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Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more. 

The annual League Awards were held during The Broadway League’s 2026 Spring Road Conference as esteemed members and partners were honored for their achievements in support of Touring Broadway.

Carnegie Hall will host a centennial concert honoring American opera composer Carlisle Floyd, featuring mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, conductor Christopher James Ray, and the inaugural Carlisle Floyd Prize for Voice.

The Providence Performing Arts Center's Community Outreach Committee announced 98 Rhode Island middle school students as recipients of ARTS Scholarships, each providing up to $600 for a summer arts program, marking the initiative's 30th anniversary.

The 2026 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or four!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 64 awards.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced eight newly elected board members, joining as the company celebrates its 60th Anniversary Season. Ann Cady Scott returns as Board President for a third term.

Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 

Kids 'N Comedy will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a showcase at Gotham Comedy Club, featuring current students and alumni including an Emmy-nominated SNL writer and cast members from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Theatre Exile will stage the Philadelphia premiere of THE GREAT PRIVATION, a dark comedy by Nia Akilah Robinson set in 1832 and the present day, examining grave robbing's impact on poor and Black communities.

A second batch of shows for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been announced, bringing the current total number on sale for 2026 to 2,083. Learn more here!

PALM BEACH SYMPHONY announced the addition of three new members, Carol Baxter, Mary Demory, and Percy Kavasmaneck, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors, enhancing its leadership team.

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the new North American Tour of “Riverdance 30 – The New Generation” will take the stage in Overture Hall in just two weeks.

Dorset Theatre Festival has unveiled its 49th Main Stage Summer Season. The four-show lineup includes Deceived, a chilling new adaptation of the classic thriller Gaslight, and more.

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Allison Bailey, Jordan Tyson and more. 

Portland State University's Theater Arts program will present the electrifying Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and an explosive score by Duncan Sheik.

Adapted from Nicholas Sparks' ubiquitous 1996 novel (and its popular 2004 film iteration featuring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling), THE NOTEBOOK - THE MUSICAL re-stages a generational love story into a quietly sweeping, memory-fractured stage romance that subtly promotes emotional accumulation over plot novelty. Now on stage at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts, this 2024 three-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical's first national tour continues performances in Costa Mesa through February 8, 2026.

Marking the 30th anniversary of the phenomenon’s genesis, this production feels especially timely, and its subtitle is entirely apt: the original show began before most—if not all—of the extraordinarily talented cast now carrying the torch were even born.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar will return this summer with a special limited run of his acclaimed, top-grossing Best of All Worlds Tour, joined by rock musician Rick Springfield. Check out dates and locations.

The Columbus Symphony is currently accepting online nominations for its annual Music Educator Awards, honoring individuals making a difference in our community through their dedication to music education and efforts to promote a greater understanding of and appreciation for music education.

St Michael's community and St Kilda creatives will collaborate for a poignant production of RENT at Midsumma 2026, with Performances at Performing Arts Centre, St George's from January 21-24.

You can now check out photos from Chicago on Broadway's 29th anniversary performance! This evening’s performance also welcomed Tony Award winner Alex Newell.

Steve Morgan combined his head for mathematics and his heart for performing, majoring in both mathematics and music at Indiana University.

While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, the international Irish dance  phenomenon seen by over 30 million people worldwide, will return to the United States in 2026. Launching in Sarasota,  Florida, the new show, RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, will play in 67 American cities from January to June 2026.