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Pianist Max Lifchitz will perform works by Mexican and American composers, including a U.S. premiere, at NYC's Klavierhaus Auditorium. Admission is free and the concert will stream live on YouTube.

Carnegie Hall will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its “Concert of the Century” with another once-in-a-lifetime convening of musical all-stars including Renée Fleming, Audra McDonald and many more.

National Youth Music Theatre announced its 50th anniversary summer season in Birmingham, including a large-scale production of WEST SIDE STORY at Birmingham Hippodrome, new musicals, and workshops following a record year of over 1,300 auditions.

Palm Springs' vibrant theatre scene is abuzz with anticipation as 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman' takes center stage at the Palm Canyon Theatre. Running through April 26, this compelling production invites audiences into a world of fantasy and harsh reality, brilliantly brought to life by a stellar creative team and cast.

Porchlight Music Theatre announced its 32nd season, including LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, the Chicago premiere of DEAD OUTLAW, and the world premiere of SHAKE IT AWAY: THE ANN MILLER STORY at the Biograph Theater.

This Wheel’s Still On Fire: The Legacy of Levon Helm will be presented at Walton Arts Center’s Alexander Gallery. The exhibition will highlight Helm’s life, music, and cultural impact through rare artifacts and multimedia elements.

Always feeling honored and blessed and believing in the arts and giving to the world, Jeffrey Polk took ten minutes to answer ten questions with Gavin Glynn about his influences on his continuing career as a much sought after dynamic live performer. 

The Licensing House has acquired exclusive worldwide licensing rights to FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME—THE FOREIGNER MUSICAL, a jukebox musical featuring Foreigner hits, as the show makes its world-premiere debut directed by Tony nominee Adam Pascal.

The Flint Institute of Music will present a month of performances across its venues, including Stomp, The Gazillion Bubble Show George Lopez stand-up, choral and dance showcases, plus more.

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL, winner of 7 Olivier Awards and 9 WhatsOnStage Awards, has extended its West End run through February 13, 2028, with best ticket availability from Winter 2026.

Think of the greatest songs you’ve never heard - the soaring melodies, the unexpected anthems, the driving beats, the lyrics that speak to a feeling you didn’t know could be expressed in words. Unlike most straight plays, this opus has its own musical score, and good one by Will Butler. And that is the projected end-product taking shape at the hoped for conclusion/finale of “Stereophonic,” now playing in the gorgeous Muriel Kauffman Opera House through Sunday April 11.

American musician and neuroscientist Dave Soldier will release Vipers at the Onyx, his first album of symphonic works, on Bright Shiny Things on April 10, 2026.

Musicals and plays based on movies? Many. Based on books? Also plentiful. Based on true stories? Of course. But musicals and plays based on or inspired by magazine articles? These are a rare breed. One recently opened on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre.

Critically acclaimed actress, singer, and television personality Marie Osmond will join her late, former collaborator Dan Seals for “You Still Move Me,” arriving April 10. 

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 58th anniversary with a gala benefit concert marking the 50th anniversary of Bubbling Brown Sugar at Penthouse 45 in NYC, featuring chef and TV host Carla Hall as special guest.

Boston Ballet will present Spring Experience, a compelling mixed-repertory program that highlights the Company's versatility and artistic depth through three distinct works.

The Classic Albums Live Series Will Continue at The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, with tickets and series packages going on sale Friday. This series features iconic albums performed live.

Hoff-Barthelson Music School will present the 2026 Music of Our Time Festival, a dynamic, multi-day exploration of contemporary music. The festival highlights the creativity of living composers alongside the artistry of Hoff-Barthelson.

Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 16 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Spring 2026 reading list.

STEREOPHONIC, the most awarded Tony play of 2024, will be staged at the Kauffman Center from April 7-12, featuring a story set in a 1976 music studio.

West End leading lady Mazz Murray is to star as Philomena Lynott, the mother of Thin Lizzy frontman Philip Lynott, in the thrilling new rock musical about his life, Moonlight - The Philip Lynott Enigma.

NET will present NETWeek in Chicago. This event aims to strengthen connections within Chicago's vibrant ensemble and storefront theater scene through a series of workshops, discussions, and resource exchanges.

Stereophonic, the most Tony-nominated play of all time and winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Play, offers a compelling fly-on-the-wall look at a 1970s rock band recording their next album. With strong performances and music that feels like a character of its own, the show immerses you in the creative process, even if its scale and runtime occasionally soften the intimacy.

The North/South Chamber Orchestra will present a special free concert at St. John's in The Village, NYC, to welcome spring. The evening will feature a blend of new music and engaging discussions.

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and Interim Executive Director David Schmitz revealed the six productions that will make up the company’s 2026/27 season.