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Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova’s Swan Lake opens with the striking and sombre image of a funeral procession. Prince Siegfried’s head is bowed, and the Queen is inconsolable, signifying the death of the King. It’s an effective piece of additional storytelling not normally portrayed and sets the tone well for what is a theatrical and darkly atmospheric production. 

Composer Gregory Spears revealed his upcoming season, featuring the world premiere of orchestral work THE MYSTERIES with Columbus Symphony and Carnegie Hall, plus new operas and recordings.

Opera Orlando opens its first Richard Wagner production with baritone Darren Drone in the title role, joined by soprano Johanna Will making her company debut. The production runs at Steinmetz Hall.

A new book by Brian Beck and Piotr Orlov features essays from 80 celebrated musicians, including Dolly Parton, Erykah Badu, Chris Stapleton, and Jamie xx, highlighting overlooked and beloved albums.

Tyler Ramsey and Carl Broemel released an expanded version of their acoustic-driven folk album CELESTUN, adding three tracks including collaborations from tour openers and a fingerstyle guitar cover.

Bassist Billy Mohler releases a new trio album featuring tenor saxophonist Mark Turner and drummer Joe LaBarbera. The record explores themes of mortality, loss, and family through six original compositions and one Ornette Coleman tune.

SAOSIN released the single "Just Be Honest," featuring vocalist Cove Reber and a music video directed by bassist Chris Sorenson. The band will launch a self-titled 20th anniversary tour.

Lucy Frederick, J.R. Ballantyne, Vinnie Heaven and Syrus Lowe will join Lolly Adefope in OH, MARY! at the Trafalgar Theatre, with the comedy currently booking through early January.

Elvis Costello released the previously unreleased track "I Turn Around" (Hope & Anchor Studio), taken from the forthcoming My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition) box set.

September first, 2026, Andy Fickman (Director) and Gary Lloyd’s (Choreographer and Associate Director) production of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL opens in Sydney’s Roslyn Packer Theatre.

Tyler Ramsey and Carl Broemel will expand their collaborative debut album with three additional tracks, including a new rendition of the fingerstyle guitar standard Windy and Warm.

Metrograph will present CLASSICAL CINEMA, a 20-film showcase exploring cinema inspired by ancient Greece, featuring rare prints of ANTIGONE, THE ILLIAC PASSION, and ULYSSES' GAZE.

Reliant Stadium will host DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS MAGIC IN THE STARS, featuring characters from Frozen 2, Moana, Wish, Raya and the Last Dragon, and Encanto performing on ice.

Disney launched the D23 FANtastic Prizes sweepstakes, offering D23 members a chance to win 23 prizes including a 23-year Disney+ subscription, Super Bowl LXI tickets, and a Bluey family trip to Australia.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has named Jason Daunter as its new Theatre Director. Mr. Daunter’s responsibilities include planning, organizing, and managing all aspects of the theatre, its rehearsal hall, and the staff.

ASIAN PIRATE MUSICAL is set to play Upstairs at the Gatehouse in London. The piece will be drawing on the real histories of 14th century Muslim navigator Zheng He and 19th century pirate queen Sek Yeong.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

After helping launch TITANIQUE in its scrappy downtown beginnings, John Riddle has returned to Broadway as Cal, bringing swagger, sincerity, and sequined villainy to one of the musical’s most unexpectedly lovable characters.

DISNEY ON ICE will present MICKEY'S SEARCH PARTY at the Watsco Center in Miami, featuring skating, acrobatics, and characters from Coco, Frozen, Moana, and more.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Today, exactly 114 years after RMS Titanic sank to to the bottom of the North Atlantic, Titanique arrives in New York City at last. The splash-hit musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, officially opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. Check out what the critcis are saying about the production...

Algonquin Arts Theatre announced a new Concert Series running summer 2026 through spring 2027, featuring tribute acts honoring Queen, Elvis, and ABBA, alongside yacht rock, surf harmonies, and seasonal programming at its Manasquan, NJ venue.

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!

BYMT will present the world premiere of PAPER STARS, a new musical exploring the early life of Mary Poppins creator P.L. Travers, at Barnfield Theatre, Exeter from August 14-16, 2026.

Arcola Theatre will present the UK premiere of IPHIGENIA, adapted by Serdar Biliş from Euripides. The production runs April 9 through May 2, 2026 in Studio 2. The cast includes Simon Kunz, Mithra Malek, and Indra Ové.