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Deep Flight Productions will present an encore engagement of WHO WE BECOME, a program of rarely produced Lanford Wilson one-acts, at Factory Series at the Chain Studio Theatre in New York.

Charles Dennis, interdisciplinary artist and co-founder of P.S. 122 and AVANT-GARDE-ARAMA, has died at his home in Hurley, NY. He performed in Robert Wilson's EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH and championed experimental arts in the Hudson Valley.

Vassar College has announced the lineup for the 40th Powerhouse Theater Season. The artists that join the lineup in 2026 include Drew Droege, Will Roland, and more.

American Players Theatre in Spring Green, Wisconsin will be the recipient of the 2026 Regional Theatre Tony Award. The hono recognizes a regional theatre company that has displayed a continuous level of artistic achievement.

It was good to be back at the Washington National Opera for their thrilling performance of West Side Story after a year of extreme change for this vital world-renowned artistic organization/institution. As many people already know, the Washington National Opera has had to relocate to other venues to proactively create new artistic paradigms after some tough challenges at the Kennedy Center. (I was pleased to review this production on the night of May 14, 2026, at The Music Center at Strathmore

Set in the late 1980’s, Robert Harling’s STEEL MAGNOLIAS expresses the enduring power of the sisterhood in helping face the challenges of life. 

The Mississippi Museum of Art will present Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985, featuring approximately 150 works by over 100 artists, including Gordon Parks, Carrie Mae Weems, and Dawoud Bey, organized by the National Gallery of Art.

The Theater Project announced the Douglas Michael Krueger Black Box Theater in Union, NJ as its new mainstage home, with a summer season featuring HAVING OUR SAY, ALABAMA STORY, and two additional productions.

BOSTON MODERN ORCHESTRA PROJECT will present a free concert at NEC's Jordan Hall featuring world premieres by John Aylward and Avner Dorman, alongside New England premieres by Paul Moravec and Bernard Rogers.

Pearl Louise's debut solo show, directed by David Ford, traces a Black family's journey from Louisiana to 1980s East Oakland amid the crack epidemic. The autobiographical work has been extended by popular demand at The Marsh Berkeley.

Music Theatre of Connecticut’s 39th season closes with Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, a fun, energetic show that closely follows the story of the 1980 hit movie.

The Elliot Norton Awards announced its prize winner and nominations, recognizing outstanding achievements in Boston theater. See the full list of nominees and this year's Norton Prize recipient.

Andrew Buckland's THE FOOL'S GUIDE ...TO LIVING AND DYING... will present at The Drama Factory, blending physical comedy and storytelling to examine social media, AI, and the human condition.

The National Arts Club has announced that its 2025 Kesselring Prize for Playwriting has been awarded to Zola Dee, who was nominated by the National Black Theatre of Harlem for her play [Home] going.

San Francisco Playhouse has revealed its 24th season, which will be presented August 2026 to September 2027. The season will feature three musicals and four plays.

Laurie Metcalf is back on Broadway! The actress of stage and screen is back in New York, starring in Death of a Salesman. As Metcalf takes her next Broadway bow, we're looking back on some of her many iconic roles.

As Dionne Warwick took the stage at Groton Hill Music Center in Groton recently, before she had sung a single word, she was met by a rousing standing ovation. It was clear from the get-go that the capacity audience knew they were in the presence of a legend.

The Classic Albums Live Series Will Continue at The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, with tickets and series packages going on sale Friday. This series features iconic albums performed live.

On February 7 and 8, 2026, the Japanese-language theater group SHiNDORA presented their latest show: HEY OLD FRIENDS, LET’S GO TO THE HOSPITAL (or 今日も元気だ 病院集合 in Japanese) at Teater Kecil. 

The Trocks, renowned for their comedic ballet performances, will return to Sadler's Wells' Peacock Theatre from May 2 to 5. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

On May 8, rock ‘n’ roll musician Neil Diamond will unveil Wild At Heart, his third and final entry in his collaboration with producer Rick Rubin. Recorded initially at sessions for Diamond’s Home Before Dark, the ten-song collection is now available to preorder.

Featuring more than 35 performances covering a wide range of genres and live-to-film concerts, the Nashville Symphony has announced its 2026/27 pops and movie series and select specials. 

The Grand Theatre has announced its upcoming 2026/27 Season “All in Grand Time” – including four plays, two musicals, five symphonic rock concerts, and a new live comedy series. Learn more here!

The Grand Theatre has announced its upcoming 2026/27 Season “All in Grand Time” – including four plays, two musicals, five symphonic rock concerts, and a new live comedy series.

Before Amadeus arrives on STARZ later this year, find out everything to know about the play, including its origin, major productions and players, adaptations, and more!