DOUBLE TAKE to Return to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Broken Box Mime Theater and Dutch Kills Theater Company will present DOUBLE TAKE at Underbelly Bristo Square during Edinburgh Fringe, a wordless two-hander weaving eight short stories through mime, hand puppetry, and physical comedy.
Mark Davy, Annie Hampson OBE, and More Will Judge The Great British Theatres Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Theatres Trust announced the judges for its inaugural Great British Theatre Awards, including West End actor Obioma Ugoala and leading voices in architecture, accessibility, and cultural leadership.
CHANNEL Will Return to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
CHANNEL, an immersive live electronic music experience inspired by composer Pauline Oliveros, will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from Dutch Kills Theater Company and Wet Hands in an intimate new format for groups of ten.
Utah Symphony Music Director Designate Markus Poschner Mentors High School Students
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Markus Poschner, Utah Symphony Music Director Designate, mentored 47 high school musicians through the orchestra's Side-by-Side program at Abravanel Hall, ahead of conducting the season finale and opening the Deer Valley Music Festival.
Wynton Marsalis Named Lincoln Center's 2026-2027 Visionary Artist
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Lincoln Center announced Wynton Marsalis as its 2026-2027 Visionary Artist, honoring the trumpeter, composer, and Jazz at Lincoln Center co-founder in his final year as Artistic Director with free concerts, talks, and performances.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces Retirement of General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Anthony Durone, president of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City Board of Trustees, has announced that Deborah Sandler Kemper, the company's General Director and Chief Executive Officer since 2012, will be retiring effective June 30, 2027, after 15 years of leadership.
BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL to Return to Wagner Park for Free Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Battery Dance will present its 45th Annual Festival at Wagner Park, featuring a week of free nightly performances, community workshops, and a one-night commemorative show marking the U.S. semi-quincentennial.
Passim's Annual Summer BOSTON CELTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL to Return For Fourth Of July Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
Passim's Boston Celtic Music Festival (BCMFest) will return to Club Passim in Harvard Square with free daytime performances and a ticketed evening show featuring local Celtic musicians.
SINGULARITIES AND SAFETY PINS to Make Los Angeles Premiere at The Colony Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Sonder Theatre Company and Astro Lab Productions announced the Los Angeles premiere of SINGULARITIES AND SAFETY PINS, a solo show written and performed by Carmella Riley, directed by Jennifer Green, at The Colony Theatre in Burbank.
Second Stage Series Will Come to Burning Coal Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2026, featuring three plays in repertory by emerging artists, including works by Roné Sargent, Lucius Robinson, and Liza Birkenmeier, at its Raleigh, NC venue.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE Speaker Series to Return to The Smith Center
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced a three-show NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE speaker series package in Las Vegas, featuring talks on Pompeii, Antarctic penguins, and nature's soundscapes, available for $99.
Matthew Rosenstein to Perform MAKE ME FRENCH in New York
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
After a sold-out debut run in 2025, cabaret artist and major Francophile Matthew Rosenstein will bring his BroadwayWorld-nominated show “Make Me French!” back to the stage for a limited July 2026 run.
Jeffrey Kahane to Launch Harmonium of Texas as Founding Artistic Director in San Antonio
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
Conductor and pianist Jeffrey Kahane announced the launch of Harmonium of Texas, a new San Antonio orchestra and educational initiative, with an inaugural season featuring Joshua Bell, Emanuel Ax, and Roomful of Teeth.
WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD! to Make World Premiere at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
Eric Marlin's WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD!, directed by Ilana Khanin, will receive its world premiere at The Tank NYC, featuring Queen-Tiye Akamefula and Annie Hoeg in a two-hander centered on a 1943 melodrama.
THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
Creative Team Set for World Premiere of LANNY at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Bristol Old Vic, in association with ETT, has announced the full creative team for the world premiere stage adaptation of Max Porter's novel LANNY, with direction by Nancy Medina and writing by Bea Roberts.
Will Kelley Will Return to 54 Below With FOR THE RECORD
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Will Kelley's autobiographical cabaret show FOR THE RECORD returns to 54 Below with new and revised material, directed by Tony Award winner Faith Prince and Michael Kirk Lane.
Stonewall Chorale and Cellist MIZU Will Present Immersive Concert in Manhattan
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
The Stonewall Chorale, the nation's first LGBTQAI+ choir, will present an immersive concert with avant-garde cellist/composer MIZU at Saint Paul and Saint Andrew in Manhattan, featuring live cello, video projections, and a 70-member ensemble.
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music Kaimana Quartet Returns to the Hawai'i Chamber Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Kaimana Quartet will perform and teach at the alumni-founded Hawai'i Chamber Music Festival, continuing a multi-year partnership with the tuition-free Young Artists Program in Honolulu.
ILLINOISE And More Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater 40th Anniversary Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced its 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Shakespeare classics in repertory, a bilingual ROMEO Y JULIETA, the return of ILLINOISE, and the world premiere of HEARTBREAKERS.
LES MISÉRABLES: The 40th Anniversary All-Star Cast Recording Set for Release
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
Les Miserables: The 40th Anniversary All-Star Cast, a double CD and digital recording featuring Killian Donnelly, Bradley Jaden, and Katie Hall, will be released, timed to coincide with the Arena Spectacular World Tour's final dates.
Calgary Philharmonic Reveals 2026/2027 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
The Calgary Philharmonic announced its 2026/2027 season, with full program details available for the upcoming year of performances at Calgary's Arts Commons.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Will Present THE TALE OF CYMBELINE Outdoors This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company will conclude its 2025–2026 season with THE TALE OF CYMBELINE this summer. Directed by Ben Lambert, the production will run outdoors at the Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park from June 12 through July 19.
Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles and More Join ICEBOY! at Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Goodman Theatre announced the full cast for ICEBOY!, a new musical comedy starring Emmy winners Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, alongside Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles, and Cedric Yarbrough, directed by Marc Bruni.
Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center Reveals 2026–2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
The Music Center announced its 2026–2027 GLORYA KAUFMAN PRESENTS DANCE AT THE MUSIC CENTER season, featuring the Joffrey Ballet, Compañía Nacional de Danza, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and a ballet festival curated by Tiler Peck.
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