Springboard to Design Launches Tuition-Free Fellowship for Emerging Theatre Designers
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
Springboard to Design announced a year-long, tuition-free virtual mentorship fellowship for high school students and emerging designers ages 18–25 from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing careers in theatre design.
WICKED Tickets On Sale Now At the Citizens Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
Broadway In Boston announced tickets are now on sale for the return engagement of WICKED at the Citizens Opera House, the 4th longest-running show in Broadway history, currently in its 23rd year on Broadway.
ART OF BROOKLYN Film Festival Will Present 55 Independent Films
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
The ART OF BROOKLYN Film Festival returns for its 16th season, screening 55 independent films across multiple Brooklyn venues and online. The lineup includes world, US, and East Coast premieres spanning features and shorts in every genre.
FUNNY GIRL, SLEUTH & JEEVES and More Set for Shaw Festival 64th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
The Shaw Festival will open its 64th season in Niagara-on-the-Lake with three productions: Sleuth, Funny Girl Starring Sara Farb, and the Canadian Debut of Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense.
Rolling World Premiere of LADY DISDAIN by Lauren Gunderson is Coming to Asolo Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the rolling world premiere of Lady Disdain, a new romantic comedy by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Sean Daniels, running in Sarasota, FL.
St Martin-in-the-Fields Reveals 300th Anniversary Season of Concerts
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
St Martin-in-the-Fields will present a landmark anniversary season featuring the Monteverdi Choir, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, The Sixteen, Tallis Scholars, and soloists including Iestyn Davies and Danielle de Niese.
HOLE! Will Transfer to Soho Theatre and Return to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
HOLE!, the two-hander musical comedy from American Sing-Song, will transfer to Soho Theatre's main space before returning to Edinburgh Fringe, following a sold-out 2025 run and performances at The Public Theater in New York.
TORCHED! IN CONCERT Will Come to Pregones/PRTT
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater announced the cast for TORCHED! IN CONCERT, a staged concert exploring the Bronx fires of 1970s New York through salsa, funk, and hip hop.
Composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS to Have World Premiere in Barcelona with Marin Alsop
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Brooklyn-based composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS will receive its world premiere at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, conducted by Marin Alsop with the Philharmonia Orchestra, as part of the city's Year of Gaudí centennial celebrations.
HOW NOT TO FUND A HONEYMOON To Be Presented By Diamond Mesh ManiFestival This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
The inaugural Diamond Mesh ManiFestival will present HOW NOT TO FUND A HONEYMOON, a comedic heist play by Stephanie Greenwood, at Paradise Factory Theatre in New York City as part of its summer slate.
Tivoli Theatre Foundation's Jewel Awards Send Two Students to Jimmy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation held its 2026 Jewel Awards, celebrating local high school theatre with over 500 students in attendance. Two standout performers will represent Chattanooga at the Broadway League's National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York City.
FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL Opens at Syracuse Stage in Central NY Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Syracuse Stage will present the Central New York professional premiere of DISNEY'S FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL, a co-production with the Syracuse University Department of Drama, featuring a full cast and creative team at the Archbold Theatre.
TRICKSTER To Be Presented By The Clown School Company at Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
The Clown School Company will present TRICKSTER at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, following a sell-out run at The Stomping Ground LA. The show weaves mythical tales directed by Sarah Painter, with a script by David Bridel.
SheNYC Arts To Present Eight New Full-Length Plays And Musicals For The 2026 SheNYC Summer Theater Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
SheNYC Arts announced eight original full-length plays and musicals selected for the 2026 SHENYC SUMMER THEATER FESTIVAL, chosen from hundreds of global submissions through a blind review process, set to run at the Lynn F. Angelson Theatre in New York.
BROKEN PLANET SHOW Comes to NYC with Blue Man Group Veteran Callum Grant
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
International Emmy-nominated performer Callum Grant, a Blue Man Group veteran, will present BROKEN PLANET SHOW at Brooklyn Comedy Collective for a one-night-only NYC premiere ahead of its Edinburgh return.
ANTI-FASCIST PASTA NIGHT To Be Presented at Edinburgh Fringe 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Comedian Ron Placone will premiere ANTI-FASCIST PASTA NIGHT at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a political stand-up hour exploring politics, culture, and the anti-fascist roots of pasta, with preview shows in Los Angeles and New York.
Lila Chrisp Wins First Prize at 28th Annual Lenya Competition
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music announced Lila Chrisp as the First Prize winner of the Lenya Competition, taking home $25,000. Claire Griffin and Ilanna Starr each received $20,000 Second Prizes.
Rikud Studio to Host 2026 Summer Camps Focused on Street and Club Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Rikud Studio, located in Prospect Heights at 607 Vanderbilt Avenue, announced summer camp offerings centered on breaking, hip-hop, and house dance for children ages 5–14, with no ballet, mirrors, or recitals.
THAT MATH SHOW to Have Off-Broadway Debut at Theater555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
The Science Theater Company will present That Math Show at Theater555 in NYC, featuring Dr. Arthur Benjamin, a Harvey Mudd College math professor and professional magician known as a 'mathemagician.'
Chelsea Music Festival to Present Clara Osowski in Opening Night Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Mezzo-soprano Clara Osowski and pianist Melinda Lee Masur will open the 2026 Chelsea Music Festival at St. Paul's German Church in NYC, performing works by Copland, Korngold, and several New York premieres.
BalletCollective Unveils 15th Anniversary Season, Including TRANSLATION Revival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
BalletCollective unveiled its 15th Anniversary Season, opening with a four-week revival of Translation at Chelsea's Culture Club, followed by three world premieres.
A BREAK IN THE RAIN Starring Elizabeth A. Davis and More to Screen at Big Apple Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Tony Award nominee Elizabeth A. Davis, currently playing Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, at Bucks County Playhouse, also stars in indie film A Break in the Rain, screening at the Big Apple Film Festival in New York City.
Review: DAVID MARINO LIVE AT THE ORINDA at Orinda Theatre
by Steve Murray - May 11, 2026
What did our critic think of DAVID MARINO LIVE AT THE ORINDA at Orinda Theatre?
American Mural Project to Present RILEY COTTON Concert and Fishy Family Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
American Mural Project in Winsted, CT will present a Live @AMP concert with Americana and folk singer-songwriter Riley Cotton, a fishy Family Day, and more among its upcoming events.
New York City Ballet Names Beatrice Jona Affron as New Associate Music Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
New York City Ballet has appointed Beatrice Jona Affron as the company's next Associate Music Director, adding new leadership to its music staff. Affron currently serves as Music Director for the Philadelphia Ballet.
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