Schmidt Vocal Arts Will Present Fifth Annual National High School Vocal Competition
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Schmidt Vocal Arts announced 58 teen singers advancing to the semifinals of its fifth annual National Vocal Competition, held in partnership with Sarasota Opera at the Sarasota Opera House in Florida.
Photos: Mandy Gonzalez, Jaci Calderon, and More in BASURA at Alliance Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere production of BASURA, a new musical with original music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, premiering at Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. Check out photos of the cast here!
CAPA Reveals Winners Of 2026 Marquee Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
CAPA announced the winners of its 2026 Marquee Awards at the Ohio Theatre, recognizing central Ohio high school musical theatre talent across 13 categories. Best Actor and Actress winners will compete nationally at the Jimmy Awards.
Cast Set for FROZEN at Mayo Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026
MPAC announced the cast of its spring production of Disney's FROZEN, featuring 50 young performers from seven New Jersey counties, directed by Cathy Roy with music direction by Charles Santoro.
EdTA Reveals 2026 Annual Award Recipients in Theatre Education
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026
The Educational Theatre Association revealed 16 individuals and three schools as its 2026 award recipients, honoring educators, administrators, researchers, and advocates for their impact on theatre education.
World Premiere of SOUL SACRIFICE Will Come to CASA 0101 Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
CASA 0101 Theater will present the world premiere of SOUL SACRIFICE, written by Consuelo G. Flores and directed by Kenneth Castillo, at the Gloria Molina Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Rikud Studio to Host 2026 Summer Camps Focused on Street and Club Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Rikud Studio, located in Prospect Heights at 607 Vanderbilt Avenue, announced summer camp offerings centered on breaking, hip-hop, and house dance for children ages 5–14, with no ballet, mirrors, or recitals.
BAM Unveils DANCEAFRICA Festival 2026 Lineup and Events
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
BAM’s annual DanceAfrica Festival will return to Brooklyn from May 16-28, 2026. The long-running celebration of African and diasporic dance and culture will feature performances, films, dance classes, and community events across the BAM campus.
San Francisco Symphony Will Present SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY at Davies Hall & Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony announced its summer season, featuring classical programs, film concerts, and performances with Andrew Bird, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, A.R. Rahman, and St. Vincent at venues including Davies Symphony Hall, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.
World Premiere of WHIPPOORWILL CALLS to be Presented at IATI Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
Epheverie Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Whippoorwill Calls, a new play by Gordon Gatsby Griffin addressing mental health and death, at IATI Theater in Manhattan.
Repertorio Español Will Present Two New Works for 2026 Van Lier Fellowship
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Repertorio Español will stage ¡VIOLENCIA! by Valeria Loera and ELLIOT, FUGA DE UN SOLDADO by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegría Hudes, helmed by Van Lier Fellows BT Hayes and Geo Rivera.
New York Philharmonic Launches Philharmonic Youth Choir in Partnership With Harlem Organizations
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The New York Philharmonic's PHILHARMONIC YOUTH CHOIR, formed in partnership with The Unsung Collective and The Abyssinian Baptist Church, will present its inaugural free concert at Christ & Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church in Manhattan.
Repertorio Español to Present ¡VIOLENCIA! and ELLIOT, A SOLDIER'S FUGUE This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
Repertorio Español will present two Van Lier Fellowship productions directed by BT Hayes and Geo Rivera, featuring works by Valeria Loera and Pulitzer winner Quiara Alegría Hudes.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Joins Dallas Theater Center 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
The Lehman Trilogy, the Tony Award-winning play by Stefano Massini adapted by Ben Power, has joined Dallas Theater Center as the final title in its 2026-27 season.
Bang on a Can All-Stars in RYUICHI SAKAMOTO, 1996 Will Come to The Wallis
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will present Bang on a Can All-Stars performing RYUICHI SAKAMOTO, 1996, a live tribute featuring new arrangements of the late composer's most celebrated works.
Jeremy Jordan, Lawrence Brownlee and More to Perform at Newport Classical Music Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
The Newport Classical Music Festival will present concerts across Rhode Island venues, featuring pianist Michelle Cann, Broadway star Jeremy Jordan, tenor Lawrence Brownlee, and a regional premiere co-commissioned by the festival.
LIBERATION, THE COLOR PURPLE, and More Set For Zach Theater 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Zach Theater announced its 2026-27 season, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning play LIBERATION, PETER PAN GOES WRONG, THE COLOR PURPLE, and DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID, plus a three-season trilogy of works by women playwrights.
Underbelly Unveils Circus Hub Lineup For Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Underbelly has announced its Circus Hub programme for the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Circus Hub on the Meadows will return this August with a lineup spanning circus, cabaret, comedy, and more.
Captain Scott Kelly Will Bring YEAR IN SPACE to Australia
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly will bring his live speaking tour, The Sky is Not the Limit: Lessons from a Year in Space, to five Australian cities, including Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
DINO NUGGETS ARE GAY and THE WORLD'S CASSETTE LIBRARY To Be Presented By Out of the Box Theatrics
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Out of the Box Theatrics announced its 2026-2027 season, including industry presentations of DINO NUGGETS ARE GAY and THE WORLD'S CASSETTE LIBRARY as part of its 'Building the Box' series, plus a new development initiative called 'World Builders.'
Leslie Odom Jr. and Denée Benton Will Present at Harlem School of the Arts Curtains Up Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The Harlem School of the Arts will host its annual Curtains Up Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Jeffrey Seller, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and others, with presenters including Leslie Odom Jr. and Denée Benton.
Musical Theatre West Gets $65K Gift to Fund Broadway-Scale Orchestras for 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Musical Theatre West received a $65,000 gift from Joel and Karen Fierberg to fund expanded live orchestras across four productions in its 2026 Season of Dreams, including MAN OF LA MANCHA and In the Heights.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Will Come to Bristol Riverside Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Bristol Riverside Theatre will present REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES by Josefina López, following five Latina seamstresses navigating identity, immigration, and self-worth, directed by Cuban American theater artist Leyma López.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Will Come to the Arden Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Arden Theatre Company will stage the Tony Award-winning musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN, directed by Terrence J. Nolen with a reimagined visual approach exploring digital identity, social media, and mental health.
Photos: Meet the Cast of ||: GIRLS :||: CHANCE :||: MUSIC :||
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 29, 2026
Vineyard Theatre will soon present the world premiere of ||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :|| written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Eisa Davis and directed by Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon. The cast includes Gianna DiGregorio Rivera (Private Lives), Hillary Fisher (Cyrano), Naomi Latta (In the Heights) and Yeena Sung (Younger). Check out photos of the company here!
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