Photos: Trinity Rep Honors Curt Columbus, Paul J. Choquette Jr. and Francis Parra at 27th Pell Awards Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Trinity Repertory Company celebrated its 27th Pell Awards Gala on June 9, honoring outgoing artistic director Curt Columbus, philanthropist Paul J. Choquette Jr., and Teatro ECAS artistic and executive director Francis Parra. The evening featured performances by Trinity Rep resident company members and a special presentation of the Key to the City to Columbus by Providence Mayor Brett Smiley. Check out photos from the event below.
Austin Symphony Orchestra to Welcome Six New Board of Trustees for Upcoming Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026
The Austin Symphony Orchestra announced its incoming Board of Trustees, welcoming six new members whose backgrounds span finance, technology, operations, entrepreneurship, consulting, and the arts.
SYLVIA to Host Largest Ever UK Education Matinee at Royal Albert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
Go Live Theatre, supported by The Garek Trust, announced plans to welcome nearly 5,000 children and young people to a performance of SYLVIA at the Royal Albert Hall, marking the largest education matinee ever staged in the UK.
SUNSET CONCERTS at the Skirball to Feature Terrace Martin, Cory Henry & More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026
The Skirball Cultural Center announced the lineup for its 29th season of free outdoor SUNSET CONCERTS, featuring Terrace Martin, Cory Henry, Tortoise, Brandee Younger, and others in a jazz-themed series honoring America's 250th anniversary.
FUNNY SIDE UP: Kurt Schoonraad to Return to Baxter Theatre with One-Man Show
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
South African comedian Kurt Schoonraad brings his one-man show back to Café Roux and the Baxter Theatre, where he first performed his debut show over two decades ago.
European Premiere of Haruki Murakami Adaptation and More Set For the Barbican
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
The Barbican announced its autumn/winter Theatre & Dance programme, featuring the European premiere of Haruki Murakami's END OF THE WORLD AND HARD-BOILED WONDERLAND, the UK premiere of PAM TANOWITZ DANCE'S PASTORAL, and London premieres of TOM AT THE FARM and DANCE IS NOT FOR US.
SATYRICON to Make World Premiere at SF Eagle Bar This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Stuart Bousel's SATYRICON, directed by Andrew Calabrese, will make its world premiere at San Francisco's historic Eagle Bar, marking the first fully produced show by the newly formed Eagle Players.
Bass Denis Sedov and Pianist Karina Pogosbekova to Perform at Manhattan Plaza
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
Composers Concordance will present an evening of music for bass voice and piano featuring Denis Sedov and Karina Pogosbekova at the Ellington Room at Manhattan Plaza, with works by Gene Pritsker, Eugene W. McBride, and Shostakovich.
Photos: First Look At ANASTASIA At La Mirada Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 6, 2026
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment started their preview performances of a gorgeous new production of ANASTASIA, book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Check out the photos!
OEDIPUS! A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY to Return to 54 Below with Janine LaManna
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
Janine LaManna leads the cast of OEDIPUS! A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at 54 Below, the award-winning musical adaptation that reimagines the Greek tragedy as a rom-com set in Appalachian coal country.
CINDERELLA and NEWSIES Set for Summer Stock Austin 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
Impact Arts has revealed cast and creatives for 22nd Season of Summer Stock Austin. The 2026 lineup includes the ultimate in family friendly theatre with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella and Disney's Newsies: The Musical.
Kevin Clifton and More Will Lead THE FULL MONTY UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Kevin Clifton leads the initial cast announced for the major national tour of THE FULL MONTY, marking the film's 30th anniversary. The production opens in Sheffield, where the film is set, before touring the UK.
MAKS & PETA LIVE! to Come to Jacksonville, Presented by Burn the Floor
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Burn the Floor will present MAKS & PETA LIVE! in Jacksonville, FL, through FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville. The dance production features the well-known duo in a live performance.
Photos: Andrew Lloyd Webber Makes Guest DJ Appearance at CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 1, 2026
DJ WEBZ aka Andrew Lloyd Webber made a guest appearance in the DJ booth alongside original CATS star Ken Ard, who portrays DJ Griddlebone in the production of Cats: The Jellicle Ball. Check out photos here!
Video: David Harewood and Munya Chawawa Unite to Celebrate Black British Theatre and OTHELLO Streaming Release
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
David Harewood, the first Black actor to play Othello at the National Theatre, has reprised the role in a production now streaming on Marquee TV, with Munya Chawawa joining him for a conversation. Check out the video here!
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Close Calgary Philharmonic's 2025/2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Calgary Philharmonic will present a rarely performed note-for-note production of Mendelssohn's score to Shakespeare's play, led by former Music Director Hans Graf at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.
CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL and More Set for New Wolsey Theatre's Autumn 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
New Wolsey Theatre revealed its autumn season, headlined by a co-production of Calendar Girls The Musical, alongside gig-theatre, new drama adaptations, and the return of its Rock'n'Roll Panto with Cinderella.
ENCORE! Exhibition to Spotlight Australia's Performing Arts History at AMPA
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Arts Centre Melbourne's Australian Museum of Performing Arts will host ENCORE!, featuring 50 iconic objects from Australia's performing arts history, including costumes worn by Kylie Minogue, Hugh Jackman, and Olivia Newton-John.
CRIPS WITH CHIPS to Open at Mercury Theatre Colchester with Free Tickets
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Graeae and Mercury Theatre Colchester will present CRIPS WITH CHIPS, a scratch night of short plays by Disabled and neurodivergent writers, directed by Graeae Artistic Director Jenny Sealey. Tickets are free.
SEA OF MEMORIES Set For 40th Anniversary Concert For Anne-Marie Mulgrew and Dancers Company
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 23, 2026
Anne-Marie Mulgrew and Dancers Company returns to The Performance Garage in Philadelphia for SEA OF MEMORIES, a two-performance 40th anniversary concert featuring reconstructed works, world premieres, and film.
William 'Bill' Pullinsi, Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Founder, Dies at 86
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2026
William 'Bill' Pullinsi, the director and producer credited with pioneering dinner theatre and founding Chicago's Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, has died at 86. His venues launched the careers of Mandy Patinkin, Shelley Long, and others.
Jazz Saxophonist Gary Bartz Receives Honorary Doctorate from New England Conservatory
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist and Oberlin professor Gary Bartz received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from New England Conservatory at its 155th Commencement, alongside Innovative Vivo Performing Arts executive Gary Dunning.
ST NICHOLAS by Conor McPherson to Open at Black Button Eyes Productions
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Black Button Eyes Productions will stage Conor McPherson's one-actor play ST NICHOLAS at City Lit Theater in Chicago, with Kevin Webb as a Dublin theatre critic entangled with vampires, directed by Ed Rutherford.
THE DAVID DRUMGOLD VARIETY SHOW Pride Edition to Return to Puffin Cultural Forum
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
David Drumgold brings his annual Pride Variety Show back to the Puffin Cultural Forum in Teaneck, NJ, featuring jazz, drag, R&B, and comedy performers including Richard Cortez, Zeta Jones, and pianist Yasuhiko Fukuoka.
PAN GYUL to Screen at American Black Film Festival's 30th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
Juliette Jeffers' directorial debut Pan Gyul, a coming-of-age short film set in Nevis centered on steelpan music and Caribbean identity, has been selected for the American Black Film Festival's 'Voices of Culture' showcase in Miami Beach.
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