How Is It That We Live or Shakey Jake + Alice 2025

Ali MacLean and Monumental Artists will present a one-night benefit featuring scenes and monologues by acclaimed writers including John Patrick Shanley and Brian Yorkey, with performers including Jason Ritter and Jimmi Simpson.

The Avalon Theatre will transform its historic 1930s cinema into an immersive haunted house experience where guests navigate claustrophobic spaces, blinding lights, and theatrical scares.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, starring Andrew Durand, has officially opened at The Public Theater. Find out what critics are saying about the musical's North American premiere.

Filmmaker Wyatt Maw's debut documentary follows diverse inhabitants of Southeast Montana over eight years, exploring identity and resilience in the sacred lands near the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

Ron Howard's documentary about photographer Richard Avedon will release on Netflix. The film explores Avedon's life, career, and cultural impact.

Live Nation announced plans to deliver and operate a new 5,000-capacity live music venue at Arden Central in North Melbourne, expected to host over 100 events annually and attract international touring acts.

J.M. Harper's documentary SOUL PATROL examines the untold story of the Vietnam War's first Black special operations unit, which reunites to share their experiences and explore whether confronting the past can heal old wounds.

Trevor Noah returns to NYC's Beacon Theatre on December 15, 2026 with all new stand-up material. See when tickets go on sale for the comedy event.

Good Morning America's Lara Spencer reported on Nashville's plans to celebrate Dolly Parton, including country artists continuing her charitable legacy and a themed Halloween event dubbed Dolly-ween.

Billy Crystal returns to Broadway with his new solo show 860 at the Imperial Theatre. Read what critics are saying about the production, directed by Scott Ellis.

Alton Brown will perform at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick, featuring demonstrations, music, and storytelling. Tickets start at $58.

The University Musical Society of the University of Michigan will present the world premiere of THE ROSE SONATA, an evening-length dance work featuring New York City Ballet principal dancer Sara Mearns and choreographers Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber.

La Compania Chuscales and Mina Fajardo will present a flamenco fiesta at Luna Luna Luna. The program also features OPERAS FROM THE CRYPT and THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES.

Music Toronto announced fall programming featuring Canadian and international artists including cellist Pablo Ferrández, pianist Illia Ovcharenko, and the Gryphon Trio performing at St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.

Black Girls Dance will present its sixth annual production of MARY, A HOLIDAY DANSICAL, a modern retelling of the Black Nativity told through ballet, hip hop, tap, and contemporary dance, serving as a fundraiser for the organization's Full Circle Performing Arts Center.

Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon will perform at Triple Door in Seattle. The folk musician plays hammered dulcimer, banjo, piano, harmonica, guitar and more.

The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles will present A VERY DOLLY HOLIDAY on December 12 and 13, 2026, at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, celebrating the music and legacy of Dolly Parton.

Evan Linder's drama about race, class, and forgiveness in the modern South opens at Theatre Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee. The playwright directs his own work for the first time.

A panel discussion at The Music Hall will explore barriers facing blind and low-vision people in the arts, featuring THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA leader Ricky McKinnie and local accessibility professionals.

World Ballet Company will present SWAN LAKE with live orchestra accompaniment in Portland. The classical ballet performance features full orchestral support.

Theatre 29, the longest-running community theatre in the Morongo Basin, has announced the cast of its holiday production of “LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL.”

Theatrical costume designer and artist Beaver Bauer will present a fifty-year retrospective at San Francisco Public Library, showcasing work spanning from street to stage.

The National Gallery of Australia will present a major retrospective of Rosalie Gascoigne, featuring over 80 works spanning the artist's career and her pioneering practice transforming everyday materials into sculptural assemblages.

Vangeline, New York Butoh artist and director of the New York Butoh Institute, will serve as Butoh coach for the first stage adaptation of Naja Marie Aidt's memoir, featuring Royal Danish Ballet dancer Oliver Marcus Starpov and actress Christine Albeck Børge.

Houston Contemporary Dance Company will hold its 8th Season Gala, featuring the company's dancers and artistic vision under the direction of Founder and Artistic Director Marlana Doyle.