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The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in March 2026.

Opera Columbus will celebrate its 45th anniversary season with American Icons, a high-impact lineup that reimagines classics, amplifies distinctly American stories, and honors both Opera Columbus' legacy and America's 250th anniversary.

It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!

New York City Center will present its 2025–2026 Winter/Spring season. From the Tony-honored Encores! series to internationally acclaimed dance companies and singular ballet artists, the season brings unforgettable performances to its stage.

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL at Argenta Contemporary Theatre?

New York City Center has revealed additional cast members for the 2026 Encores! series, including Rachel Dratch, Wayne Brady, Claybourne Elder, and more.

54 BELOW will celebrate the happiest time of the year with an incredible lineup of performances by Tony winner Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Darius de Haas, and more.

A Christmas Story: The Musical brings Ralphie, his Red Ryder dreams, and the Parker family’s holiday chaos to the Straz Center November 28–30. With heart, humor, and music that sticks with you, this nostalgic production promises laughter, warmth, and a reminder to “treasure every moment.”

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!

Porgy and Bess is a famous 'folk opera' created by George Gershwin, with a libretto by DuBose Heyward and lyrics by DuBose and Ira Gershwin. The work chronicles the life of a Black community on Catfish Row in Charleston and is known for its fusion of operatic elements with American folk music, jazz, and blues. The story focuses on the love between Porgy, a disabled beggar, and Bess, a woman seeking a better life.

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including free outdoor summer concerts and stars of Broadway and film/TV doing solo shows.

Here are a few top entertainment picks to consider this week including plenty of free outdoor summer concerts, Laverne Cox (Orange Is the New Black), Beth Leavel (The Prom and Drowsy Chaperone), and more.

Don’t Tell Mama will welcome back Broadway, recording, and concert star Karen Mason for MORE SPF! The Summer Continues! an encore of her acclaimed Birdland show. Performances will take place August 3, 6, and 8 at 7 PM at the iconic cabaret club located at 343 W. 46th Street in New York City.

Prescott Park Arts Festival, a local independent arts nonprofit, is delighted to announce the addition of two more concerts to its River House Restaurant Concert Series.

Cleveland Play House has announced the 2025-26 season that will take and transport audiences beyond pure entertainment with gripping stories, powerful performances, and unforgettable moments.

Opening this December, After the Rain will feature 10 large-scale, multi-disciplinary installations that celebrate inter-generational legacies and cultural warriors of the past, present and future.

Canton Ballet will present a full-length performance of Cinderella in April at the historic Canton Palace Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming performances and see how to purchase tickets.

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway musicals change their titles after Broadway? We're unpacking the history of shows that have been renamed.

Sage & Jester, a new arts production company, has announced the world premiere of STOREHOUSE, an ambitious production that will challenge your sense of truth and trust. Learn more here!

It's hard to imagine a more potent combination of blues and gospel talent than The Blind Boys of Alabama and Shemekia Copeland, who will join forces on February 22 at Soka Performing Arts Center.

August Wilson penned his Pulitzer Prize-winning play in 1983. Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, it delves into the African-American experience, generational prejudices, and other challenging themes. By concentrating on the journey of one family, the play portrays a spectrum of difficult times that individuals may look back on in their later years, while also acknowledging the fleeting moments of joy that can shine through even the toughest circumstances.

Technopolis 20 will present a flute and piano concert featuring Virginie Bove, sub-principal flautist of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, and pianist Nicolas Collinet.

New York's Urban Stages has announced the 16th annual awarding-winning cabaret series, Winter Rhythms, with performances from Wednesday, December 4th through Sunday, December 15th. This celebrated series will benefit Urban Stages' Outreach, Arts in Education programs.  

Discover the 16th Annual URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS 2024, featuring a diverse lineup of performances from December 4-15, 2024.

‘We Are Ipswich’, an independent collective of nationally acclaimed arts and heritage organisations, is bringing the festive spirit to Suffolk like never before. This season, they’re joining forces to launch Ipswich Entertains for Christmas – a campaign showcasing a spectacular line-up of premier league art and culture that promises thrilling, high-quality entertainment for all ages.