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Bill Rauch ’84, acclaimed theater director and artistic director of the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York (PAC NYC), will be the recipient of the 2026 Harvard Arts Medal.

Next month, 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and more. 

Ingrid Bjørnov's 'Bjørnov Tar Det Piano' is that rare theatrical experience where simplicity becomes profundity, where childlike melodies carry the weight of a lifetime.

Cotuit Center for the Arts is proud to present Matty: An Evening with Christy Mathewson, an acclaimed one-man play that brings to life the extraordinary story of one of baseball's most legendary figures, Christy Mathewson.

The Paley Center for Media has unveiled the schedule for PaleyFest LA 2026, which will take place at the DOLBY THEATRE in Hollywood from Saturday, April 4, through Sunday, April 12, 2026.

BroadwayCon has announced additional programming for the 2026 Convention, taking place this week. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup for the event here!

54 Below will honor the Black performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Black History Month, featuring performances by Vanessa Williams and more.

The 2025 Sydney Theatre Awards have announced their winners, celebrating outstanding achievements in theatre across various categories.

The winners of the 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests have been announced, showcasing a range of talents in commemorating the legacy of Dr. King.

The Corn Exchange Newbury has announced its upcoming spring programme of theatre, talks and live experiences, bringing together gripping drama, laugh-out-loud comedy, fascinating true crime, inspiring science and more.

The upcoming Broadway production of Duncan Macmillan’s play EVERY BRILLIANT THING, starring Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe, is parnering with mental health nonprofit Project Healthy Minds. 

Under the artistic direction of Smt. Vaswati Misra, noted Kathak exponent and President of Dhwani, the organisation will present “Smriti 2025” — an evening dedicated to the memory and legacy of Padma Shri Pandit Shambhu Maharaj.

SF contemporary chamber music group Ensemble for These Times will start the New Year with the seventh edition of its popular annual series, a program of music by women and nonbinary composers.

Performances are now underway for the world premiere stage adaptation of the iconic film, PURPLE RAIN. The Broadway-aimed production is playing at Hennepin Arts’ historic State Theatre in Minneapolis. Read the reviews for Purple Rain here!

When the lights went down inside the State Theatre and the opening chords of “Let’s Go Crazy” rang out, it was clear that Purple Rain had come home. The new stage musical, based on Prince’s 1984 film, is making its world premiere in Minneapolis before heading to Broadway—and it feels like the city has wrapped its arms around it.

Daniel Radcliffe is heading back to Broadway in 2026. The Tony winner will star in the Broadway transfer of Duncan Macmillan's Every Brilliant Thing, directed by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan. Performances will begin on February 21 at the Hudson Theatre, with an opening set for March 12.

Dance Brigade will present the premiere of Match Girrl, a fractured fairy tale about class struggle exploring the drug and homeless crisis in San Francisco. Learn more here.

xCENTER STAGE RECORDS has released You Fascinate Me So: Phillip Officer Salutes Mabel Mercer in streaming and digital formats. Listen here!

Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,

Tim Maia – Vale Tudo – The Musical returns in a renewed production celebrating the life, music, and larger-than-life personality of the legendary Tim Maia. Featuring over 20 hits the show combines rhythm, humor, and emotion to retrace the singer’s extraordinary journey from Rio’s suburbs to the top of Brazilian music. Directed by Pedro Brício with a book by Nelson Motta and musical direction by Carlos Bauzys and Diego Salles, this vibrant tribute proves that Tim Maia’s groove—and spirit—never fade.

CENTER STAGE RECORDS has released the new single from You Fascinate Me So: Phillip Officer Salutes Mabel Mercer. Learn more about the single and listen here!

CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release of You Fascinate Me So: Phillip Officer Salutes Mabel Mercer in streaming and digital formats on Friday, October 24. Learn more about the album here!

Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture unveiled an exhibition of works by the four artists who have been shortlisted for this year's Turner Prize at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery in Bradford: Nnena Kalu, Rene Matić, Mohammed Sami, and Zadie Xa. 

Next week, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including WRITE OUT LOUD, FEAT. TAYLOR IMAN JONES, JULIA KNITEL, plus more. See the full lineup here!

This one of its kind world premiere event also pays tribute to Bernstein’s passion for education, with proceeds supporting MTG’s Youth Education Outreach programs.