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On March 13th & 14th, the North Carolina Symphony will be presenting HOLLYWOOD HITS. Two guest vocalists are coming down to the Triangle area to perform iconic songs from memorable movies and binge-worthy TV such as A STAR IS BORN, TOMMY, ROCKETMAN, BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, ROCK OF AGES, LOVE ACTUALLY, TOP GUN, ELVIS, and more.

The Guthrie Theater has revealed the nine productions that will make up its 2026–2027 mainstage season. The full lineup includes Samuel Beckett’s seminal play Waiting for Godot, featuring Academy Award nominee David Strathairn and more.

Reefer Madness at ACC is a ferocious, laugh-out-loud takedown of moral panic, powered by fearless performances and razor-sharp satire. Campy, chaotic, and uncomfortably timely. Playing thru March 14th, 2026

Troupe has announced the world premiere of Simon Reade's new stage adaptation of Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky by Patrick Hamilton. Learn more here!

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

Netflix has debuted the teaser for their forthcoming Pride and Prejudice series featuring Elizabeth Bennet (Emma Corrin) and Mr. Darcy (Jack Lowden). Check it out now.

Theater West End was wise to split Angels in America in the season as two separate performances, each with their own block in the schedule. Originally, I was concerned that the Part Two of it all might turn away prospective theatergoers. But upon watching both parts now, and bearing in mind my own familiarity for the characters, I can also see now how the original production’s 18-month gap would have also been enticing for an audience.

The North American rights for Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul, a new documentary about the famed musician, have been acquired by U.S. independent film production and distribution company Subtext.

Initially billed as a show that was 'lovingly ripped off' from the 1975 cult classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the Tony Award–winning 2005 Broadway musical comedy MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT™ gleefully gallops back onto the stage in a brand new production with its signature coconut-clacking bravado, irreverent wit, and steadfast commitment to theatrical absurdity very much intact. The show's latest national tour—replicating its 2023 revival directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes—continues its short week-long engagement at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa through February 22, 2026 (the show is also scheduled for the Hollywood Pantages Theatre from March 24 through April 12).

What did our critic think of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre South?

Opera Columbus will present THE ANONYMOUS LOVER at the Palace Theatre this Valentine's Day, offering a romantic opera experience. Learn more about the show here!

The Museum of Broadway has announced a redesign of its permanent costume exhibit will exclusively feature costumes worn by iconic Black performers in celebration of Black History Month.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will grace stages across the United States during a 20-city coast-to-coast United States tour, starring in Washington, DC and continuing to cities including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles.

Westport Country Playhouse will present a new masterclass series designed for middle school students, aiming to enhance their theatrical skills and understanding.

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.

World renowned ambassadors of Dance and Culture, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to its Chicago home – The Auditorium, Chicago's Landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive – with four dynamic performances debuting six new works, April 24-26, 2026.

Opera Columbus’ season will continue with the Columbus premiere of The Anonymous Lover at the Palace Theatre on February 13 and 15, 2026, just in time for Valentine’s Day weekend.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced Carol Williams as the recipient of the prestigious 2026 Spelman Award. The award ceremony will take place at The Shindig, celebrating her contributions to the arts.

The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival will celebrate its 21st edition from March 4-15, 2026, featuring a lineup of comedic talents at various venues across the city. This event highlights the vibrant sketch comedy scene in Toronto, showcasing both established and emerging comedians.

While much of the dramatic weight of Angels in America undeniably stems from the specter of AIDS, it would do the play a huge disservice to reduce it to a story about disease alone. What Theater West End makes clear is that Kushner’s work is as much about identity, loss, and the human struggle to reconcile who we are deep down with who we present to the world.

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.

The 21st annual Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival will take place from March 4-15, 2026, featuring a diverse array of comedic talents in various venues across the city.

The Chromolume Theatre has announced its 2026 season of musicals at The Zephyr on Melrose in Los Angeles. Themed as a season of identify and expression, it will kick off in March with The Color Purple

In this second part of our in-depth conversation (read Part 1), Jeffrey and Wendy look back on their over three decade career on Broadway and shares stories about some of their favorite shows. 

OFC Creations has released first look photos of Garrett Clayton, starring as The Grinch in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. See the exclusive photos now!