Our Country 2018

Directed by Elaine Epstein, the documentary follows the arrest of a midwife serving Amish and Mennonite families in rural New York and the women who organized in response.

Craig Campbell released the music video for his single BETTER BY THE SEA, filmed on a boat in West Palm Beach, Florida with friends and family joining the cast.

For the National Queer Theater, the fight against censorship is not an abstract political debate. It is a fight for artists’ livelihoods, young people’s futures, and the right of queer and transgender people to tell their stories without first seeking the government’s approval.

A new American Masters documentary chronicles poet Mary Oliver's life and work, featuring interviews with Maria Shriver, John Waters and Ada Limón, plus poetry read by Oprah Winfrey and Stephen Colbert.

The Village Trip will present a concert celebrating the Greenwich Village Folk Festival's 40th anniversary, featuring performers including Suzanne Vega, Noel Paul Stookey and John McCutcheon.

Los Angeles singer-songwriter David Haerle traces the rise and fall of a first romance on his new single, accompanied by a black-and-white desert-set music video directed by Kim Debus.

Jonathan Something released the single Gasoline and a live session video ahead of his upcoming album One More Lonesome Cowboy Song, out via High Shelter and Virgin Music Group.

Dennis Watkins will begin his fourth season at THE MAGIC PARLOUR in Chicago with a renovated entryway, a guest run from Steve Valentine, and a return of THE SPIRIT CABINET for Halloween.

American Blues Theater has revealed the recipient of the 2026 Blue Ink Award is Nia Akilah Robinson for her play Overnight at the Museum. As part of the award, Robinson receives a $3,000 cash prize and a staged reading.

Emo punk band Live Well will release its first new music in six years with the EP MORE THAN YOU CAN GIVE, led by the single and video GOOD ONES.

The Orchard Project announced the writers and projects selected for its upcoming Episodic Lab, a summer residency for television, film, and audio storytelling held at Skidmore College.

Bruce Wood Dance Dallas has named Melissa M. Young as its new Artistic Director, while Joy Bollinger moves into a newly created Resident Choreographer and Répétiteur role as the company enters its 17th season.

Bassist and composer Hannah Marks will bring her quartet to DC Jazz Festival as part of an ASCAP Foundation partnership supporting emerging jazz creators.

The Muny has shared more footage from their upcoming production of Meet Me In St. Louis before it opens on August 6. The video features Katerina McCrimmon, who plays our Esther Smith, performs a selection from “The Boy Next Door” with Zach Neumann.

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.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater in New York revealed a monthlong slate of jazz performances, including Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, Monty Alexander, and the MIKI YAMANAKA TRIO.

Lincoln Center Theater has announced the full cast and creative team for August Wilson's SEVEN GUITARS, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.

Inon Barnatan became music director of La Jolla Music Society’s annual SummerFest chamber-music festival in 2018. This year, on its 40th anniversary, the celebration’s theme is “Making History.” More than 100 artists are participating in a month of 21 adventurous concerts. Born in Tel Aviv, the pianist began playing on his own at the age of three. Half a year later his parents realized he had perfect pitch and was likely to respond well to lessons. From his youthful point of view, it probably didn’t hurt that his first teacher rewarded him with chocolates. As he progressed, he studied at Tel Aviv University before moving to London at the age of 16 to study at the Royal Academy of Music with Maria Curcio, a student of Artur Schnabel. The late Leon Fleisher was also an influential teacher and mentor. The versatile musician, “One of the most admired pianists of his generation” (The New York Times) performs with the world’s finest orchestras and in recitals of solo and chamber music.  His most recent recording is a set of Brahms Cello Sonatas with Alisa Weilerstein. I met with Barnatan via Zoom to discuss the festival, how he approached its programming, and his career as a soloist.

The Argyle Theatre's founding Artistic Director Evan Pappas will retire following a nine-year tenure. Taking the helm is Long Island native Tommy Ranieri, who will work alongside Executive Producers and Managing Partners Mark and Dylan Perlman.

Sunny Hill, the Kosovo festival founded by Dua Lipa, will conclude its run in Prishtina with a sold-out final night featuring Martin Garrix, who returns eight years after headlining its first edition.

Music Theatre International announced that GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is now available for theatres and schools to license for future productions.

The Crystal Method announced a 25th anniversary celebration for 'Tweekend,' including a limited edition vinyl release, a remix package, and a fall tour.

The Indo-American Arts Council will present the ERASING BORDERS DANCE FESTIVAL at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, featuring Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, and Mohiniyattam artists across two evenings.

Battery Dance will present its 45th annual Battery Dance Festival in New York City, continuing its decades-long tradition of free outdoor performances featuring national and international dance companies.

Seattle Theatre Group announced its 2026/27 Performing Arts Series, featuring 15 performances spanning jazz, dance, global music, and theatre, including a newly commissioned work from Perfume Genius and Kate Wallich.