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New York Theatre Ballet has named Antonia Franceschi as its permanent Artistic Director following her tenure as Interim Artistic Director, the company's board chair announced.

The Houston Chamber Choir has put single tickets on sale for its 32nd season, JOURNEYS, led by Artistic Director Betsy Cook Weber and featuring guest conductors and new works.

Original Beach Boy Al Jardine and THE PET SOUNDS BAND will perform with special guest Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone at Ruth Eckerd Hall, celebrating the Pet Sounds anniversary.

VICE Studios and Starbreeze Entertainment have partnered with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and G-Unit Film & Television to executive produce a screen adaptation of the video game franchise PAYDAY.

Jersey Boys reveals its full 20th Anniversary tour cast, kicking off in Syracuse before hitting Chicago, Denver, LA, San Francisco and more.

We attended Unity Fest Day 2, out at Heritage Landing in Muskegon, Michigan, and although Unity has great Bands and Artists and is a multi-day event, it isn’t just about the music; it is far bigger than that! For over 25 years, the heart behind the Unity Christian Musical Festival has been bigger than music: Unity exists to strengthen and support nonprofit ministries, making an impact across our communities. Nonprofit ministries are given opportunities to connect directly with thousands of festival attendees through on-site booths and relationship-building opportunities during the event.

Molière in the Park named Amanda Hambrick its Opening Night Honoree and will present Lynn Nottage and Tony Gerber with its Shoulder to Shoulder Award during its 2026 season.

Molière in the Park named Amanda Hambrick its Opening Night Honoree and will present Lynn Nottage and Tony Gerber with its Shoulder to Shoulder Award during its upcoming Prospect Park season.

Kenny Whitmire released a new single with Vince Gill and is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut amid a run of tour dates and support slots.

Composer Robert Sirota's new album CONTRAPASSOS will feature world premiere recordings performed by the Telegraph Quartet and soprano Abigail Fischer, released on the Azica label.

ECM New Series will release a recording of Samuel Beckett's Stirrings Still, featuring music by Trevor Bača, narration by Paul Griffiths, and performance by JACK QUARTET.

Little Women is a stage musical based on Louisa May Alcott's beloved 1868-69 novel of the same name. Featuring a book by Allan Knee, music by Jason Howland, and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, it tells the story of the four March sisters during and after the American Civil War.

The current national tour of Monty Python's Spamalot opened at Starlight Theatre on Tuesday evening August 4, for a weeklong residency.  This is my first exposure to this joyful send-up of all things musical theatre, motion pictures, vaudeville, and puppetry.  Can you say” inspired silliness?”  There are more joke lines embedded in Spamalot” than you can plausibly keep up with.

An autumn workshop is planned for a new production of the classic Neil Simon / Cy Coleman & Dorothy Fields musical, Sweet Charity, starring Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose.

Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum will continue its 2026 season this August with an expansive lineup of discussions, interviews and special events, including Global Theatre Week, Readers and Writers Week, plus more.

See some of the top outdoor concerts across NYC's five boroughs this week with singer-songwriter Andrew Bird, tributes to Aaliyah and Ella Fitzgerald, social dance, and more!

. As a musical enthusiast at heart, I was excited by the opportunity to relive some of Luther's greatest hits, including 'Stop to Love,' 'So Amazing,' 'A House Is Not a Home,' and, of course, 'Here and Now'—the song that earned Luther his first Grammy Award. Terry Steele proved to be a consummate showman, much like Luther himself, delivering each selection with precision, passion, and heartfelt emotion. His smooth vocals and engaging stage presence immediately transported the audience back to the golden era of Luther Vandross.

The London revival of Sunday in the Park With George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, was eyeing a June 2027 opening at the Barbican Theatre, but now whether the production will heppen is in question as one star has left the production. 

In The Continuum is an unapologetic show about the way Black women are forced to navigate the world — and how our experiences are all connected, even, or especially, when we feel isolated and alone.  

What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA! at National Arts Centre?

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a free outdoor concert by Andrew Bird, Hadestown co-stars and real-life couple Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney, a spate of Tony Bennett tributes, and more.

Catherine Alcorn, Sally Bourne, Lena Cruz and Chelsea Gibb will star in a new Australian production touring Geelong, Parramatta, Melbourne, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra.

What’s happening Off-Broadway in August? August 2026 is packed with exciting shows, including a star-studded Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale, featuring Lily Rabe, Raúl Esparza and more.

Theatre Lovett will present the world premiere of Kafka's Doll, a new play by Frances Kay inspired by Franz Kafka's letters to a young girl, at the Abbey Theatre's Peacock stage.

The Emma Rice Company has announced full casting for Rice's adaptation of Tristan & Yseult, which will embark on a UK tour, with previews at Theatre Royal Bath. Learn more here.