A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Play The Stranahan
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
The touring production of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, created in collaboration with Diamond himself, is set to play The Stranahan, telling the story of how the hitmaker became a star.
MPAC Reveals Summer Lineup Featuring The Stray Cats, Derek Hough, and More
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
The Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown announced its summer concert lineup, featuring performers including The Stray Cats, Derek Hough, and Abbott Elementary's Janelle James, plus free outdoor events.
SORE, TOUCH OF RED: RECOLLECTION, and IN-PRACTICE to Make NYC Debuts with TRIBE
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
TRIBE, the multidisciplinary arts collective founded by MacArthur Fellow Shamel Pitts, announced a series of NYC events including the world premiere of SORE, a documentary screening, and a movement workshop.
SAVING BRITNEY Will Return at Edinburgh Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Fake Escape will present SAVING BRITNEY at Edinburgh Fringe, a solo show by Shereen Roushbaiani exploring celebrity obsession, the #FreeBritney movement, and sexual identity through one millennial's parallel journey with Britney Spears.
DAY OF THE LOCUST World Premiere to Open at Edinburgh Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
Fake Escape will present the world premiere of DAY OF THE LOCUST at Pleasance Courtyard, a solo show with live music adapting Nathanael West's classic novel through the lens of 2025's anti-ICE protests in LA.
BUILDING THE WALL to Open Off-Broadway with Ripple Effect Artists at Urban Stages
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
Ripple Effect Artists will present Robert Schenkkan's BUILDING THE WALL in a limited Off-Broadway run at Urban Stages, featuring post-show talkbacks with the Immigration Defense Project and New York Immigration Coalition.
RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE WERQ THE WORLD TOUR to Return to Ruth Eckerd Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
The 10th anniversary edition of RuPaul's Drag Race Werq The World is heading to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater with Asia O'Hara headlining across 50 U.S. and Canadian cities.
Video: Nick Fradiani Hits Milestone 1,000th Performance of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
The company of the tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL recently celebrated Nick Fradiani as he hits his milestone 1,000th performance. Check out the video here!
J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland and Donna McKechnie to Receive Honorary Degrees at MSM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Manhattan School of Music will confer Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degrees on mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland, Donna McKechnie, Jane Chu, and Jason Moran at its annual Commencement Ceremony at The Riverside Church in New York City.
Composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS to Have World Premiere in Barcelona with Marin Alsop
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Brooklyn-based composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS will receive its world premiere at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, conducted by Marin Alsop with the Philharmonia Orchestra, as part of the city's Year of Gaudí centennial celebrations.
SheNYC Arts Expands Licensing Catalog With 11 New Titles, Including First Musical
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
SheNYC Arts announced 11 new works added to its New Pages Theatrical Licensing Program, including its first-ever full-length musical. The catalog now features over 30 plays by women, trans, and non-binary writers available to theaters, schools, and organizations nationwide.
PICASSO: LE MONSTRE SACRÉ Will Make New York Premiere From London's Playground Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
London's Playground Theatre will present the New York premiere of PICASSO: LE MONSTRE SACRÉ at La MaMa, starring Peter Tate and directed by Olivier Award winner Guy Masterson.
Prospect Musicals' 2026 Gala & Muse Awards Reveals Full Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Prospect Musicals announced the full line-up for its 2026 Gala & Muse Awards at The Edison Ballroom, honoring LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Jose Antonio Vargas.
NJPAC Commissions 13 Artists for New Public Art on Reimagined Newark Campus
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026
NJPAC and Project for Empty Space have commissioned 13 NJ and NY artists to create site-specific public works for the Arts Center's redeveloped downtown Newark campus, with installation expected by 2027.
FANTASIA ORCHESTRA Will Return to BBC Proms for Tenth Anniversary With BBC Singers
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Fantasia Orchestra will present two BBC Proms performances at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring the BBC Singers, Dame Evelyn Glennie, and the world premiere of WOOD PIGEON with Héloïse Werner.
Apollo Chamber Players to Present VENTURE at Houston's MATCH in May 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026
Houston-based Apollo Chamber Players will present VENTURE, the final program in their season-long American Story series, on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 7:30pm at Houston's MATCH in Midtown.
The Calpilli Mexican Dance Company to Perform DÍA DE MUERTOS in Coppell
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026
CALPULLI MEXICAN DANCE COMPANY will present DÍA DE MUERTOS, a celebration of life and tradition, in Coppell on May 2 with performances at 2 PM and 7:30 PM.
Tenth Annual LA Get Down Festival Opens in April at Greenway Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026
The 10th Annual L.A. Get Down Festival is a celebration of Los Angeles' arts communities through spoken word in honor of U.S. National Poetry Month. Learn more here!
Dorset Theatre Festival Unveils 2026 Season Lineup Featuring DECEIVED and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026
Dorset Theatre Festival has unveiled its 49th Main Stage Summer Season. The four-show lineup includes Deceived, a chilling new adaptation of the classic thriller Gaslight, and more.
Jeff Dunham to Bring ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOUR to Denver's Bellco Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026
Renowned ventriloquist Jeff Dunham will bring his Artificial Intelligence tour to Denver's Bellco Theatre, showcasing his unique comedic talent with his famous ensemble of characters.
Composer Hans Thomalla to Release New Opera DARK FALL in April 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
Composer Hans Thomalla will release his new opera DARK FALL, based on Goethe's 'Elective Affinities', on April 3, 2026. The opera, conducted by GRAMMY-winning Alan Pierson, features a talented cast and will be available on Oehms Classics.
The Atlanta Opera Reveals 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026
The Atlanta Opera will present a dynamic 2026-2027 season with seven productions, including classic and contemporary operas and musical theatre, before relocating to a new venue.
The Actors' Gang Will Present THE ADDING MACHINE This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
The Actors' Gang will stage Elmer Rice's 1923 classic, THE ADDING MACHINE, exploring themes of technology and dehumanization. Learn more about the performance here!
CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE Brings Bilingual Magic to SCR
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
Swap glass slippers for basketball high-tops and join South Coast Repertory (Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Suzanne Appel) for Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale.
Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet To Present Five World Premieres In WINNING WORKS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will present five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for emerging artists to submit applications for the Winning Works Choreographic Competition.
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