New York Festival of Song To Release New Album MY BROTHER'S KEEPER
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
New York Festival of Song announced the release of MY BROTHER'S KEEPER on NYFOS Records, featuring six leading Black male vocalists co-produced by baritone Justin Austin and GRAMMY-nominated pianist Steven Blier.
Exclusive: RAGTIME, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL And More Honored At the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026
The New York Drama Critics' Circle celebrated the 2025-2026 season with honors for Little Bear Ridge Road, Ragtime, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and more. BroadwayWorld was inside the event for an exclusive look at the evening’s honorees and attendees. Check out the photos!
THE KOBOLD SHOW! is Heading to Edinburgh Fringe From NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
The Kobold Show!, a five-clown physical comedy from the co-creator of The Twenty-Sided Tavern, will present at Gilded Balloon during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after winning Best Ensemble at the NYC Fringe.
ArtsFairfax Unveils 2026 Awards Honorees for Fairfax County Arts Recognition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
ArtsFairfax, the nonprofit designated as Fairfax County's local arts agency, has revealed the 2026 ArtsFairfax Awards recipients, elebrated as the annual event to recognize visionary contributions to the arts countywide.
World Premiere of WHIPPOORWILL CALLS to be Presented at IATI Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
Epheverie Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Whippoorwill Calls, a new play by Gordon Gatsby Griffin addressing mental health and death, at IATI Theater in Manhattan.
Dawn Derow's SING HAPPY to Return to The Triad After MAC Award Win
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
Dawn Derow will bring her MAC Award-winning cabaret show Sing Happy back to The Triad in New York City, celebrating Broadway's iconic women through the music of Kander & Ebb.
Broadway and The Park 2026- Inside the Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon
by James Blinken - May 8, 2026
From philanthropy, business, fashion, and the Broadway community, for one of New York City’s most elegant and meaningful spring traditions, the annual Central Park Conservancy Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon once again brought together leaders!
SHIFTERS Will Make North American Premiere at Cherry Lane Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Cherry Lane Theatre will present the North American premier of Shifters, the new romance by Olivier Award-nominated writer Benedict Lombe. Learn more here!
Handel and Haydn Society Names Lecolion Washington, Jr. as Next President and CEO
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Boston's Handel and Haydn Society announced Lecolion Washington, Jr. as its next President and CEO. The musician and arts executive currently leads the Community Music Center of Boston.
Grace Saif, Ella Bryant, and More Join A FINE IDEA at Arcola Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
ice&fire announced casting for A FINE IDEA, a new play by Christine Bacon inspired by Jason Hickel's book The Divide, directed by Charlotte Westenra at Arcola Theatre in London.
VOCAL JAZZ SUMMIT Will Include Free Concert, Workshops, and Jam Sessions in Virginia Beach
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
The VOCAL JAZZ SUMMIT returns to Zeiders American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach with Mainstage Concerts featuring New York Voices, Veronica Swift, Matt Baker, and Kenny Washington, plus workshops and late-night jam sessions.
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company Will Perform NYC Premieres at The Joyce Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company will present five performances at The Joyce Theater, featuring NYC premieres by Tiler Peck, Katie Currier, and ABT dancer Brady Farrar, alongside works by Twyla Tharp and Alexei Ratmansky.
Premiere Stages Reveals Semi-Finalists for 2026 Premiere Play Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced the semi-finalists for its 2026 Premiere Play Festival. The festival received 894 submissions this year, with four finalists set to be selected for staged readings this June in Union, New Jersey.
Repertorio Español Will Present Two New Works for 2026 Van Lier Fellowship
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Repertorio Español will stage ¡VIOLENCIA! by Valeria Loera and ELLIOT, FUGA DE UN SOLDADO by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegría Hudes, helmed by Van Lier Fellows BT Hayes and Geo Rivera.
New York Philharmonic Launches Philharmonic Youth Choir in Partnership With Harlem Organizations
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The New York Philharmonic's PHILHARMONIC YOUTH CHOIR, formed in partnership with The Unsung Collective and The Abyssinian Baptist Church, will present its inaugural free concert at Christ & Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church in Manhattan.
Emerging Artists Theatre Accepting Submissions for SPARK THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Emerging Artists Theatre is accepting submissions for the SPARK THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC, a developmental festival welcoming short plays, solo performances, dance, cabaret, and more. There are no submission or festival fees.
EUREKA DAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE & More Set for 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Citadel Theatre has announced its 2026-27 mainstage season, featuring EUREKA DAY, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, and the musical ORDINARY DAYS.
CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! Will Present UN-SILENT NIGHT Holiday Sing-Along at Massey Hall
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Choir! Choir! Choir! will return to Massey Hall in Toronto for their third annual UN-SILENT NIGHT: AN EPIC HOLIDAY SING-ALONG, with two performances on the same day. A portion of ticket sales benefits World Vision Canada.
Photos: Primary Stages 2026 VARIETY SHOW Benefit Featuring Ari Afsar, Zachary Noah Piser, and More
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Primary Stages recently celebrated The Primary Stages Variety Show, a one-night-only cabaret-style event of songs and scenes that celebrates Primary Stages’ rich creative history and the immensely talented artists who have helped to shape it. Check out photos of the event.
PlayGround Will Present Works By 2026 YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS CONTEST Winners at Potrero Stage
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
PlayGround will present staged readings of four winning plays from its 2026 Young Playwrights Contest at Potrero Stage in San Francisco, featuring works by Bay Area high school students on themes of city life.
Mississippi Museum Of Art to Present 'Photography And The Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
The Mississippi Museum of Art will present Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985, featuring approximately 150 works by over 100 artists, including Gordon Parks, Carrie Mae Weems, and Dawoud Bey, organized by the National Gallery of Art.
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company to Present SUMMER MIX at Kitchen Theatre in Ithaca
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present Summer Mix at Kitchen Theatre Company in Ithaca, NY, featuring repertory excerpts from Encore and the premiere of Flashpoint, developed at the American Dance Festival.
Repertorio Español to Present ¡VIOLENCIA! and ELLIOT, A SOLDIER'S FUGUE This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
Repertorio Español will present two Van Lier Fellowship productions directed by BT Hayes and Geo Rivera, featuring works by Valeria Loera and Pulitzer winner Quiara Alegría Hudes.
Photos: Tony-Nominated BECKY SHAW Cast Visits Edge at Hudson Yards
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The Tony-nominated cast of Becky Shaw recently visited Edge at Hudson Yards, taking in the views from New York City’s highest outdoor sky deck. Check out some photos from their visit!
TELENOVELA NIGHTS Will Bring Bilingual Cabaret to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Broadway Sin Vergüenza will bring TELENOVELA NIGHTS to The Green Room 42, featuring two original bilingual musical telenovelas performed live, blending comedy, melodrama, and cabaret storytelling.
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