Cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper to Give World Premiere of INNER FIRE at BMOP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper will perform the world premiere of Avner Dorman's five-movement cello concerto INNER FIRE with the Boston Modern Opera Project at Jordan Hall, alongside two other premieres.
Young Concert Artists Unveils 2026-2027 Season With Carnegie Hall Debuts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Young Concert Artists has revealed its 2026-2027 season, featuring New York and Washington, D.C. debuts at Weill Recital Hall and The Phillips Collection, with continued Carnegie Hall partnerships.
Jeremy Schonfeld Will Return to 54 Below for One-Night Concert and 88 Stories Launch
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Billboard-charting singer-songwriter Jeremy Schonfeld will perform a one-night-only concert at 54 Below in New York City, marking his return to the stage and the official launch of his new multi-platform creative label, 88 Stories.
Cassidy Janson Will Star in BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Olivier Award winner Cassidy Janson will play Tess Richarde in BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL at The Arts at Marble Arch, following the show's sold-out run at the Savoy Theatre.
Mamela Nyamza's THE HERD/LESS Will Open Dance Umbrella 2026 Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Dance Umbrella announced THE HERD/LESS by South African choreographer Mamela Nyamza as the opening show of its 2026 festival, presented at Sadler's Wells East. Nyamza, a 2026 Venice Biennale Silver Lion recipient, previously opened the 2024 festival with HATCHED ENSEMBLE.
FINDING NEMO, FRED PENNER and More Set For Young People's Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Young People's Theatre announced its 2026-27 season, 'The Hero in Us All,' featuring five productions including Disney and Pixar's FINDING NEMO, a return engagement with Fred Penner, and JORDAN, honoring the legacy behind Jordan's Principle.
THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD, CROW'S THEATRE Win Big at Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Theatre Passe Muraille's THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD led the 2026 Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards with three wins, including best production of a play, while Crow's Theatre productions collectively took home eight prizes.
Graham Nash, Iron & Wine & More set for Lowell Summer Music Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
The Lowell Summer Music Series announced its 36th season lineup at Boarding House Park in downtown Lowell, MA, featuring Graham Nash, Iron & Wine, Margo Price, and more than a dozen nationally touring artists.
FINDING NEMO and More Set for Young People's Theatre 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
Young People's Theatre announced its 2026-27 season, featuring five productions including JORDAN, FINDING NEMO, a Fred Penner concert series, GRAND SOFT DAY, and BATTLES at its Toronto stages.
Cape Town City Ballet Will Perform ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Cape Town City Ballet will present ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at the Artscape Opera House, featuring choreography by Veronica Paeper and a live performance by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
Patchogue Theatre Will Present WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS - AN EVENING WITH EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
Patchogue Theatre announced WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS - AN EVENING WITH EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER, combining archival Royal Albert Hall footage of Emerson and Lake with Carl Palmer and his ELP Legacy band performing live in sync.
Gregory Porter, Pink Martini & More Join Ensemble Arts Philly 2026-2027 Jazz Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
Ensemble Arts Philly announced its 2026-2027 Jazz Season, featuring Gregory Porter, Pink Martini, Lakecia Benjamin, Jeff Goldblum, and Django Festival Allstars among an 11-performance lineup in Philadelphia.
WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS - AN EVENING WITH EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER is Coming to Patchogue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Patchogue Theatre will present Welcome Back My Friends - An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer, combining archival Royal Albert Hall footage of Emerson and Lake with Carl Palmer and his ELP Legacy band performing live in sync.
Yachtley Crew to Perform at Patchogue Theatre on Long Island in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Yachtley Crew, the seven-piece Yacht Rock band signed to Jimmy Buffett's Mailboat label, will perform at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Long Island.
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.
Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival to Present 13 Concerts in 43rd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival will return for its 43rd season, featuring 13 concerts celebrating American music, BCM founder Marya Martin’s 50th anniversary in the U.S., and more.
WHAT SURVIVES World Premiere Set for Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
WHAT SURVIVES, a new one-act play about a community reckoning with an ICE abduction, will have its world premiere at The Broadwater in Los Angeles during the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
A FEW GOOD MEN Cast Announced at Shea's 710 Theatre in Buffalo
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Road Less Traveled Productions announced the full cast for A FEW GOOD MEN, Aaron Sorkin's courtroom drama, running at Shea's 710 Theatre in Buffalo for 12 performances.
New York Festival of Song To Release New Album MY BROTHER'S KEEPER
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
New York Festival of Song announced the release of MY BROTHER'S KEEPER on NYFOS Records, featuring six leading Black male vocalists co-produced by baritone Justin Austin and GRAMMY-nominated pianist Steven Blier.
SHIFTERS Will Make North American Premiere at Cherry Lane Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Cherry Lane Theatre will present the North American premier of Shifters, the new romance by Olivier Award-nominated writer Benedict Lombe. Learn more here!
Rachel Zegler-Led EVITA Will Release Full Cast Album on Vinyl and Digital; Listen to 'Rainbow Tour'
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
The full cast recording of Jamie Lloyd's West End production of EVITA, featuring Rachel Zegler, announced as a triple vinyl and digital album, with a new single 'Rainbow Tour' now available on all digital platforms. Listen here.
GOODNIGHT, MRS. CALABASH Will Make World Premiere at Theater for the New City
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
GOODNIGHT, MRS. CALABASH, a new dramedy written and directed by India Marin Stachyra, will premiere at Theater for the New City in NYC's East Village, starring Lisa Tracy and River Knight.
COVENANT, LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD and More Set for SpeakEasy Stage Company 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
SpeakEasy Stage Company announced its 2026/27 season, featuring three mainstage productions at Boston's Calderwood Pavilion, including the World Premiere musical BY ANY OTHER NAME and Tony-nominated LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD, plus new programming initiatives.
92NY to Present Curtis Chamber Orchestra with Erin Keefe and Roberto Díaz
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
The 92nd Street Y will present the Curtis Chamber Orchestra alongside violinist Erin Keefe and violist Roberto Díaz at Kaufmann Concert Hall, featuring works by Barber, Mozart, and Beethoven.
Extant Expands Edinburgh Fringe Accessibility Programme for Visually Impaired Audiences
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Extant, the UK's leading performing arts company of blind and visually impaired artists, will present an expanded Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme, with projections suggesting up to 12% of shows could be accessible to visually impaired audiences.
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