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PHOTOS: Lyrics & Lyricists Presents THE LOVE AND LYRICS OF ALAN & MARILYN BERGMAN at 92NY
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 7, 2026


The concert, the latest installation in 92NY's long-running Lyrics & Lyricists series, plays one more night on Monday June 8. See photos from the 6/6 performance.

Urbanite Theatre to Launch Season 13 With New Lineup of Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026


Urbanite Theatre announced its Season 13 lineup, continuing its run of intimate, thought-provoking work in Sarasota, FL. Full details on the upcoming season's productions are now available.

THE MONTH OF MODERNS to Close The Crossing's 21st Season with World Premieres
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026


The Crossing, the four-time Grammy-winning choir conducted by Donald Nally, will present THE MONTH OF MODERNS, a series of Philadelphia concerts featuring world premieres and works marking 250 years of American Independence.

Highmark Mann Center Will Present 50th Anniversary Season With 50+ Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026


Philadelphia's Highmark Mann Center announced its 50th anniversary season, featuring more than 50 performances, world premieres, and a $70 million campus transformation coinciding with America250 celebrations.

Playwrights & Titles Revealed For The 2026 PlayLab Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026


Florida Repertory Theatre announced five plays selected for its 2026 PlayLab Festival of New Works, running April 30–May 3 in Fort Myers. Works by Dominic Finocchiaro, Kenneth Jones, Kelundra Smith, Stephen Spotswood, and Jenny Stafford are featured.

Depot Theatre Opens Season Pass Sales For 2026 Main Stage Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026


The Depot Theatre opened sales for its 2026 Main Stage Season Pass Package on March 16, offering audiences an opportunity to secure seats for a summer of professional theatre in one of the Adirondacks' most distinctive performance venues.

Pontine Theatre to Stage THE FLAT IRON LOT in Portsmouth This March
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026


Pontine Theatre will present an original stage adaptation of The Flat Iron Lot, written in 1899 by Hampton Falls NH author Alice Brown. Learn more here!

From Stage to Stage: The Greatest Theater Dynasties in Broadway History
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 1, 2026


This history gives context to the legacies of theatrical dynasties—considered to consist of at least three subsequent generations of theatre creators. In 2026, there is a stigma around any successful professional who follows a parent into their line of work, with this being seen as a pattern of nepotism.

Sarasota Jewish Theatre Opens REMEMBER THIS: The Lesson Of Jan Karski in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026


Sarasota Jewish Theatre will present “Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski,” by Clark Young and Derek Goldman, from February 4 to February 15, and the Be A Theatre Maven program for this play on February 6.

American Symphony Orchestra To Present FORGING AN AMERICAN MUSICAL IDENTITY At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2026


Music director Leon Botstein leads the American Symphony Orchestra (ASO) on Friday, January 30 at 8 PM at Carnegie Hall in a program celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Valerie David's BAGGAGE FROM BADHDAD is Coming to The NY Society For Ethical Culture In December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025


The New York Society for Ethical Culture is presenting award-winning performer/playwright Valerie David's internationally acclaimed, autobiographical solo show, Baggage From BaghDAD: Becoming My Father's Daughter.

Ambition, Blood, and Guilt: Verdi's MACBETH Is Staged at The Theatro Municipal in A Bold New Production
by Claudio Erlichman - Oct 30, 2025


From October 31 to November 9, the Theatro Municipal de São Paulo stages Giuseppe Verdi’s Macbeth in a bold new production by Elisa Ohtake, with musical direction by Roberto Minczuk. Inspired by Shakespeare’s tragedy, the opera delves into ambition, guilt, and power through Verdi’s dramatic score. Ohtake’s contemporary take transforms the medieval tale into a striking visual experience, where excess, collapse, and madness echo today’s world.

Classic American Tales Brings Solo Shows, Workshop, and Lecture to Cape May
by Emmy Rice - Jul 20, 2025


From July 24 through August 5, the nonprofit Classic American Tales (CAT) will present four different events in two different Cape May locations: The historic Dormer House B&B and The Cape May Public Library. 

The Crossing Unveils 21st Season 'Of Being Numerous' with Performances at Carnegie Hall & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 24, 2025


Four-time Grammy Award-winning professional choir, The Crossing, conducted by Donald Nally, has revealed its 2025-2026 Season: Of being numerous. Learn more about the lineup here.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Comes to Depot Theatre Academy
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025


The Depot Theatre Academy will present THE DROWSY CHAPERONE. This Tony Award-winning musical comedy will be brought to life by a cast of talented local youth performers under the guidance of seasoned theatre professionals.

2025 Doris Duke Artist Award Recipients Revealed
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025


The Doris Duke Foundation announced the six recipients of the 2025 Doris Duke Artist Awards – the largest prize in the United States that is dedicated to individual performing artists.

Music Director Carl St.Clair Leads Pacific Symphony In Three Semi-Staged Performances Of Wagner's DAS RHEINGOLD
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025


Under the baton of Music Director Carl St.Clair-one of today's foremost Wagner interpreters-audiences can experience the raw power and gripping narrative of Richard Wagner's majestic opera, performed for the first time by Pacific Symphony.

​​​​​​​Master Drawings New York Unveils Exhibitors for the 2025 Fair
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024


​​​​​​​Master Drawings New York, the premier U.S. drawings showcase, has revealed the exhibitors for the 2025 fair. The 19th edition of Master Drawings New York presents 28 exhibitors. Learn how to attend.

INTIMATE EXPOSURES Comes to The Reading Theater Project
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024


The Reading Theater Project has announced the first production of Illuminate, its 2024-25 theater season: Intimate Exposures by D.W. Gregory, a play with music inspired by the work of Reading photographer William I. Goldman.

Charter Oak Cultural Center Announces A NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING And Final Phase Of Capital Campaign
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2024


Charter Oak Cultural Center announced 'A Night of Thanksgiving' event and the final phase of its capital campaign, aiming to enhance community engagement and support for its cultural initiatives.

New Play AFFECTING EXPRESSION Will Premiere In New York With A Full Production At The Tank
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024


The Tank will present the new tragicomedy AFFECTING EXPRESSION, exploring the lives of three 19th-century queer female artists, from October 7th to October 13th. Written by Eliana Cohen-Orth and directed by Eliyana Abraham.

Steel Beam Theatre to Present TRIFLES: A MURDER MYSTERY by Susan Glaspell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2024


Steel Beam Theatre will present TRIFLES: A MURDER MYSTERY by Susan Glaspell in September. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Encompass New Theatre to Present AN IMMIGRANT'S DREAM at Greene Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024


Manhattan’s leading activist opera company Encompass New Opera Theatre will present Unheard Voices: An Immigrant’s Dream—a matinee concert. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cellist John-Henry Crawford to Release New Album Of Dvořák & Tchaikovsky With San Francisco Ballet Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024


Cellist John-Henry Crawford has released a new album featuring works by Dvořák and Tchaikovsky, performed with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra under the direction of Martin West.

Encompass Opera Presents New Works Inspired By Immigration On June 9
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2024


Encompass Opera will present a unique collection of new works inspired by immigration on June 9th.

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