THE DEBT GALA Set to Offer Inclusive Alternative to Met Gala on May 3, 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
THE DEBT GALA, scheduled for May 3, 2026, will present 'BODY OF WERRRK' as its theme, positioning itself as an inclusive alternative to the traditional Met Gala. This event aims to celebrate diversity and creativity in fashion.
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.
St Helens Theatre Royal Reveals 2026 Christmas Pantomime and Star
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
St Helens Theatre Royal is set to transport audiences to magical Neverland this Christmas with a new story featuring swashbuckling boy hero Peter Pan. Learn more here!
Austin Opera Unveils 2026-2027 Season with World Premiere of OFRENDA
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
Austin Opera's 2026-2027 Season will begin in October with the company's first world premiere commission, Ofrenda, with music by Jorge Sosa and a libretto by John de los Santos.
THE MESSENGER West Coast Premiere Comes to Chance Theater
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
Chance Theater will present THE MESSENGER, a new play by Jenny Connell Davis, exploring themes of memory and resistance, from March 27 to April 19, 2026.
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.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to Present HOW I GOT OVER: A GOSPEL REVUE as Part of 2025–2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present an updated version of the gospel musical HOW I GOT OVER: A GOSPEL REVUE, featuring a mix of traditional and popular gospel songs, from February 18 to March 29.
World Premiere Of SLEEPERS AWAKE Comes to Opera Philadelphia
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Opera Philadelphia is set to debut Gregory Spears' new opera, SLEEPERS AWAKE, offering a fresh take on the Sleeping Beauty tale from April 22-26.
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.
Lorna Dallas to Perform THE CABARET FILES at Chelsea Table + Stag
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
Lorna Dallas, one of cabaret's most acclaimed and cherished artists and the recipient of a 2020 Bistro Award for “Consummate Cabaret Artistry,” returns to Chelsea Table + Stage.
Catherine Russell to Release First Live Album from Jazz at Lincoln Center in April 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
Dot Time Records has announced the release of Catherine Russell's first live album, 'Catherine Russell – Live at Jazz at Lincoln Center,' set for April 24, 2026. The album captures a vibrant live performance, showcasing Russell's expertise in classic jazz and blues.
Second Site Unveils 2026 Lineup Featuring THE BEAUTY PROJECT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026
Second Site will present its 2026 programming with live immersive performances of THE BEAUTY PROJECT and the release of SITE LINES, a digital anthology of site-specific plays.
South Carolina New Play Festival 2026 to Debut Production Featuring Drew Gehling
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026
The South Carolina New Play Festival will premiere its first full production The House That I Live In; Josh White's America, by Donnetta Lavinia Grays, taking place as part of the fifth anniversary season of the festival.
Greg Osby, Trio Grande and More Set for SFJAZZ February 2026 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The month-long event will take place at the iconic SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.
Shakespeare's Globe Reveals Summer Season 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026
This summer, join Shakespeare's Globe for a season bursting with world-class artists, lesser-known classics, and much-loved plays, in two of the most iconic theatres in the world.
Visual Artist Charisse Pearlina Weston as the 2026 Recipient of the $35,000 Hermitage Greenfield Prize
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026
The Hermitage Artist Retreat, in collaboration with the Philadelphia-based Greenfield Foundation, has announced visual artist Charisse Pearlina Weston as the winner of the 2026 Hermitage Greenfield Prize (HGP).
FENCES and More Set For Headlong 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
Headlong has announced details for their 2026 season including a brand-new production of August Wilson's Fences directed by Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch) in a co-production with Leeds Playhouse, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and HOME Manchester.
Naomi Goldberg Haas To Transition From Dances For A Variable Population In June 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2026
Naomi Goldberg Haas, the renowned artistic leader, will transition to the role of Artistic Director Emerita at Dances for a Variable Population (DVP) in June 2026, marking a significant shift in leadership for the acclaimed dance company.
FELLOW TRAVELERS, A Gay Love Story Set During The Lavender Scare, Comes To Seattle Opera
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
This February, Seattle Opera will present the trailblazing opera Fellow Travelers, a gay love story set during the Lavender Scare, a McCarthy-era witch hunt that ousted thousands of gay and lesbian employees from the federal government.
Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Jay Pateakos - Sep 26, 2025
The usher simply whispered “Enjoy the magic,” as we walked into the 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' production at the Providence Performing Arts Center this past Wednesday. The wife (Harry Potter Lover-read all the books 2-3 times) smiled while I (never read the books but saw a movie or two) pondered the statement and moment.
Review: 'JOSEPHINE' & 'PAGLIACCI' at Union Avenue Opera
by Steve Callahan - Jul 28, 2025
A powerful double-bill. 'Josephine' is a stunning mini-biography of a great star; 'Pagliacci' is an overpoweringly passionate step into verismo opera.
Theater For The New City To Present REMEMBRANCE By Patricia Goodson
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2025
Plays and movies about Alzheimer's Disease tend to focus on the patient. However 'Remembrance,' a new play by Patricia Goodson, centers on their caregivers.
Review: NATIVE GARDENS at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Feb 23, 2025
Karen Zacarías’s Native Gardens is a 90-minute one-act that thrives at the proven winner Westport Country Playhouse. Directed with verve by JoAnn M. Hunter, Native Gardens is a funny but meaningful play about harmony in the neighborhood and in nature.
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