Eric Carle Museum to Open Jerry Pinkney Retrospective Exhibition
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art will present 'Soul, Sound, and Voice: The Art of Jerry Pinkney,' a retrospective of over 75 works exploring music's influence on the late illustrator's career.
WE WILL ROCK YOU to Open at San Jose Stage
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
San Jose Stage will present WE WILL ROCK YOU, the musical featuring the music of Queen, for a limited run. Previews precede an official opening night, with the production closing later that month.
Smuin Contemporary Ballet Will Present SMUIN IN FRAME for 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026
Smuin Contemporary Ballet announced its 33rd season, SMUIN IN FRAME, featuring world and regional premieres by Val Caniparoli, Nicolo Fonte, My'Kal Stromile, and Amy Seiwert across four programs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Karen Mason To Celebrate 75th Birthday With Concert At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
Karen Mason will celebrate her 75th birthday with a special concert at Birdland Jazz Club. Directed by Barry Kleinbort with music direction by Christopher Denny, the evening will feature Broadway favorites and personal stories from Mason’s award-winning career.
PSU Theater Arts to Stage SPRING AWAKENING This February
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Portland State University's Theater Arts program will present the electrifying Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and an explosive score by Duncan Sheik.
LA BOHEME, SALOME and More Set for Seattle Opera 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
The full lineup of titles and artists has been revealed for Seattle Opera's 2026/27 season. An exploration of love in all its facets, the company's 63rd season features two classic operas returning to Seattle for the first time in a quarter century.
Photo: First Look at DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL
by Team BWW - Jul 18, 2025
The first production photo from global icon Dolly Parton’s brand new musical, Dolly: A True Original Musical, has just been released — and it’s giving rhinestones, heart, and pure Nashville sparkle! The world premiere bows with a sold-out first preview at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Belmont University — right in Dolly’s hometown of Nashville, Tennessee.
REVIEW: MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025 ー 'VMAJ”
by Ayaka Ozaki - Mar 31, 2025
MTV Video Music Awards Japan (“VMAJ'): The Japanese counterpart to the U.S.'s prestigious 'MTV Video Music Awards,' has been held annually since 2002. Known as the 'festival of music videos,' it celebrates the most outstanding works across various categories in the music industry. This year’s awards recognized works released between October 1, 2023, and December 31, 2024, honoring excellence in each category alongside special awards. This report offers an artist-by-artist breakdown of the performances and key moments from the event held on March 19.
Review: MRS. BOB CRATCHIT'S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE at Contemporary Theater Company
by Jay Pateakos - Dec 4, 2023
What did our critic think of MRS. BOB CRATCHIT'S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE at Contemporary Theater Company? While Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol is the go-to Christmas play each and every year, there's something fresh about a new Christmas play that has a little bit of the familiar with mostly all new takes and skits. Welcome to Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge that eill keep you laughing to the very last!
Review: HAIRSPRAY at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - Jun 15, 2023
HAIRSPRAY is a chipper, wildly energetic show, and if you can leave your inner skeptic at the door, you might see a glimmer of hope. If not that, then you’ll certainly have basked in some joy for a couple of hours.
Photos: Go Inside Amas Musical Theatre's Annual Gala Benefit Concert Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph
by Blair Ingenthron - May 21, 2023
A starry line-up of talent was hand to celebrate Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer), New York City’s award-winning pioneer in diversity and multi-ethnic casting in the performing arts since 1968, at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Theatre 555. Check out the photos here!
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