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!
WEST SIDE STORY Will Come to The Gateway in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Gateway Playhouse will launch its 77th Season with the musical West Side Story. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out how to get tickets here!
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.
Photos: Samuel D. Hunter Honored at Page 73 Gala 2026
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Playwright and MacArthur “Genius” Samuel D. Hunter was honored at the Page 73 Gala 2026, celebrating the nonprofit renowned for its work fostering playwrights early in their careers. Check out photos here!
American Theater Group Names Charlotte Cohn as Producing Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
Charlotte Cohn has been appointed Producing Artistic Director of American Theater Group, succeeding founder Jim Vagias, who is retiring after leading the organization since its founding.
José Limón Dance Foundation 80th Anniversary Gala to Honor Kristen Brogdon & Anna Di Stasi
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026
The José Limón Dance Foundation announced its 80th Anniversary Gala, honoring Kristen Brogdon & Northrop and Anna Di Stasi, with the evening dedicated to Carla Maxwell at Lavan Midtown in NYC.
Rikud Studio Opens in Prospect Heights Offering Street and Club Dance Classes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026
Rikud Studio, a new Brooklyn dance school founded by former Goldman Sachs professional Caila Moed, focuses exclusively on breaking, hip-hop, and house dance — with no ballet, no mirrors, and no recitals.
W3AM Variety Show to Present Final Performances at 3AM Theatre in Astoria
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026
3AM Theatre will present the final performances of W3AM, a circus variety show staged as a live-broadcast radio program, at its Astoria, Queens venue featuring circus artists, dance, live electronic music, and original storytelling.
CAPA Reveals Nominees for 2026 Marquee Awards Honoring Central Ohio High School Musical Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts revealed nominees across 13 categories for the 2026 CAPA Marquee Awards. The CAPA Marquee Awards will culminate in a live student showcase at the Ohio Theatre.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Revealed as Curve Theatre's 2026 Christmas Musical
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
Curve Theatre in Leicester announced a new Made at Curve production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, directed by Artistic Director Nikolai Foster, with set design by Leslie Travers.
Giselle Gutierrez to Make Solo NYC Debut in IF YOU KNEW MY STORY at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026
Giselle Gutierrez, star of the first national tour of Mrs. Doubtfire, will make her solo show debut at 54 Below with special guests. Featuring music from Mrs. Doubtfire, In the Heights, Waitress, Shucked, and original music.
Pulp and Scritti Politti to Headline ROUGH TRADE 50 Weekender at Southbank Centre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
This summer, indie icon Rough Trade will take over the Southbank Centre for a weekend-long celebration of 50 years in the business as one of Britain's most influential independent music institutions.
IN THE HEIGHTS to be Presented at Rowland High School Theatre This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026
Rowland High School Theatre will stage In the Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning musical at the Rowland Unified School District Performing Arts Center in Rowland Heights, Calif., with over 70 student performers.
Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser And Emiko Dunn To Lead Link Up Concerts At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026
Over 11,000 New York City-area students will perform alongside a professional orchestra at Carnegie Hall May 18–20 in LINK UP: THE ORCHESTRA SINGS, hosted by teen Broadway actress Emiko Dunn.
NETTA & RU World Premiere and More Set for Dobama Theatre 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026
Dobama Theatre has revealed its 2026/27 season, featuring five area and world premiere plays, including the world premiere of Netta & Ru, the holiday show A Sherlock Carol, and more.
Raleigh Convention Center Names Lori Shumpert as New Director of Events
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2026
Lori Shumpert was promoted to Director of Events at the Raleigh Convention Center, bringing over 18 years of experience in large-scale event management. She began her new role on April 4.
FINDING NEMO and More Set for Wheelock Family Theatre 46th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2026
Wheelock Family Theatre announced its 2026/2027 season, featuring FINDING NEMO opening November 14 and the East Coast premiere of WHEN YOU TRAP A TIGER in February 2027.
Houston Ebony Opera Guild To Present OPERA GEMS: A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN OPERA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
The Houston Ebony Opera Guild will present OPERA GEMS: A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN OPERA on April 26, 2026, at Heights Church, featuring works by Scott Joplin, William Grant Still, Samuel Barber, and Terence Blanchard.
MUSE/IQUE Will Bring BACK TO OZ to the Mark Taper Forum
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
MUSE/IQUE will present BACK TO OZ, tracing Oz from the 1939 MGM film to THE WIZ to WICKED, at the Mark Taper Forum in April 2026, led by Artistic Director Rachael Worby.
South Bay Musical Theatre To Present IN THE HEIGHTS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026
South Bay Musical Theatre will present In the Heights, the Tony Award-winning musical that launched the career of Lin-Manuel Miranda, running May 16 through June 6, 2026 at the Saratoga Civic Theater.
Park Theatre Reveals HOLY FOOL World Premiere for Summer And Autumn Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026
PARK THEATRE will present five new productions this summer and autumn, including the world premiere of HOLY FOOL and adaptations of THE PIANIST and BULL. The season features a mix of community-driven and historical narratives.
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