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English National Opera has announced the appointment of André de Ridder as its new Music Director and unveils details of its programme for the 2025/26 Season. Learn more here!

Beloved Seattle theater mainstay, Director Timothy McCuen Piggee (Hello, Dolly!), brings a triumphant new take to Village Theatre's production of The Color Purple, a powerful musical celebration of resilience and self-discovery featuring a Grammy Award-winning score infused with jazz, gospel, ragtime and the blues, with music supervision by American theater legend Sheilah V Walker (Broadway's Porgy and Bess and Ragtime, The Color Purple National Tour).

​​​​​​​Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour will land in Columbus in September at the Palace Theatre. Learn more about the performance here!

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour will land at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre Saturday, October 18 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 2nd.

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour will land in Newark at New Jersey Performing Arts Center  on Friday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – 20th Anniversary Tour (www.avatarinconcert.com) will tour the UK in October 2026. Audiences will be immersed in a two-hour performance with a live orchestra that brings the show's iconic musical score to life.

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour will land at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The North American Tour of Monty Python’s SPAMALOT will launch at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH. The tour will tech in Cleveland and begin performances on Monday, December 1.  

The results of the 2025 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare?

Davalois Fearon Dance will premiere Up/right at the 2025 Vision Festival, presented by ArtsForArts, with support from the Bronx Council on the Arts Cultural Vision Fund and Dance Fund.

OFC Creations will present Jersey Boys, the first production produced in Rochester starring Rochester Native Adam Marino, May 8-25, 2025, closing out the second year of the 'Broadway in Brighton' series.

Austin Playhouse’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a masterclass in mischief—slick, funny, and full of heart. A talented cast takes audiences on a whip-smart, musically-charged, and laugh-packed ride to the Riviera Riviera.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presented the American Voice Award to Senator Amy Klobuchar, as part of the Opening Night celebration for the world-premiere production of Larissa FastHorse’s Fake It Until You Make It. Learn more!

'For me, the groove is the auditory and physical manifestation of Black people and the Black living experience, which is the joy and pain,' says multidisciplinary artist Tatiana Desardouin. From Switzerland and of Haitian origin, Tatiana is a professional dancer, dance instructor, dance consultant, choreographer, organizer, curator, Lecturer, Reiki, Jewelry maker with a Master degree as adult educator and a Bachelor in Psychology (University of Geneva). Tatiana won several competitions and is regularly invited to give workshops and judge competitions internationally (Japan, Peru, Italy, Sweden, Slovakia, France, Canada, Austria, Switzerland). 

Tickets are now on sale for the Jacob's Pillow's full schedule of programming at this summer’s 93rd annual Dance Festival. Learn more about the upcoming events and see how to attend.

A new Pride and Prejudice limited series is in development at Netflix, featuring a leading cast that includes Emma Corrin, Olivier-winner Jack Lowden, and Olivia Colman.

What did our critic think of DR. RAYMOND NAGEM ORGAN RECITAL at Brick Presbyterian Church?

This month the program is kicking off its official 20th anniversary celebration with a free dance workshop and community party inviting everyone to get moving with AILEY.

Since April 4, 2005, Ailey Extension has opened its doors for people of all ages and experience levels to feel the vibrant energy of its spectacular dance and fitness classes; and this month the program is kicking off its official 20th anniversary celebration with a free dance workshop and community party inviting everyone to get moving with AILEY.

The Bushnell announced the eight musicals that will comprise its 2025-2026 Broadway Series season, including SUFFS, Spamalot, Shucked, Water for Elephants and more.

OFC Creations Theatre has announced the 2025-2026 Broadway in Brighton Series, back for a third year, after last season's lineup featured Tony and Emmy nominated actors from Hollywood and Broadway.

BODYTRAFFIC, featuring Incense Burning on a Saturday Morning: The Maestro- is a mesmerizing tribute to the artistry and enduring legacy of Ernie Barnes.

Pet Shop Boys have been announced for a huge concert at The Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk on Thursday 14 August. The duo will perform ‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’ show, and the event will also feature Scissor Sisters.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced the lineup for its 2025-26 Broadway season featuring eleven productions. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!

The 2025/26 Broadway at the Marcus Center season has been announced, along with the new MPAC Presents Jazz and Dance series for 2025/26. Learn more about the season here!