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EXCLUSIVE: Take a First Look at 9 Works Theatrical’s YEMAYA in Rehearsal
by Oliver Oliveros - May 30, 2026


Get an exclusive first look inside the rehearsal room of 9 Works Theatrical’s upcoming production of 'Yemaya.'

Previews: 2026 ARKANSAS COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS PREDICTIONS at Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway
by Theresa Bertram - May 29, 2026


The Arkansas Country Music Awards have become one of the state's most anticipated celebrations of independent country music, honoring everyone from rising stars to seasoned veterans who continue to shape the Arkansas music scene.

Abigail Weinstock to Bring GIRAFFE To The Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026


Abigail Weinstock's semi-autobiographical comedy Giraffe, about masking and late autism diagnosis, will play the Edinburgh Fringe, directed by Fringe First winner Emma Jude Harris.

Norm Lewis, Will Roland and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026


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. 

Broadway Watch Guide June 2026: HAMILTON Documentary, STOP! THAT! TRAIN! & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026


This June, Broadway fans can beat the heat with a slew of new movies, shows, and music, including the movie musical Power Ballad, the disaster comedy Stop! That! Train!, and a new Hamilton documentary is coming to Disney+.

FUTURE OF US FESTIVAL to Launch Inaugural Future Culture Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026


Future of Us announced the inaugural Future Culture Fellowship, featuring more than 30 civic leaders from San Francisco neighborhoods set to lead over 50 free, community-designed activations during the FUTURE OF US FESTIVAL.

Ancram Center for the Arts Opens New Annex in Restored 1780s Building
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026


Ancram Center for the Arts opened The Annex, a restored 1780s building in Ancram's Historic Hamlet District, adding artist housing, intern lodging, and community classroom space to its existing complex.

Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum to Launch Summer Programming with Music, Yoga, and New Exhibition
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026


The Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum will present a summer calendar featuring live music, sound baths, restorative yoga with violin, and the premiere of a newly donated photo exhibition of the museum's namesake in her historic studio.

Review: THE NOTEBOOK MUSICAL at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 28, 2026


Prepare to cry. The Notebook musical was quietly powerful, beautifully performed, emotionally shattering, and enriched by thoughtful new creative choices that deepen the story without distracting from it.

Eden Espinosa to Launch New BROADWAY IN BROOKLYN Series at Brooklyn Improv
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026


Broadway in Brooklyn is honoring the legacy of stand-up comedy, reuniting Broadway stars and music with the Improv stage, now in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 

Student Blog: Do I Have to Market Myself on Social Media?
by Student Blogger: Bella Noor - May 29, 2026


These days, it seems like everyone is getting hired based on their social media presence. It begins to beg the question: How much does our following matter, and how do I stop feeling so self-conscious about posting?

Dame Siân Phillips and More Join Welsh National Theatre’s 2027/8 programme
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026


Following April’s announcement of Welsh National Theatre’s co-production with Second Half Productions of Amadeus, WNT has launched its full 2027/28 programme, with revivals of classics, collaborations, and more.

Cast and Creatives Set For ROBOTA at Oxford's Schwarzman Centre
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026


Headlong announced the cast and creatives for ROBOTA, written by Ella Road and directed by Roy Alexander Weise, set to be the first full-scale production at Oxford's new Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities.

THE P WORD Post-Show Discussions and ALT B Events to Mark Refugee Week at Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026


Bush Theatre announced post-show discussions for THE P WORD featuring Shobna Gulati MBE, Zarah Sultana MP, Nikita Gill, and Dr Ranj Singh, alongside three ALT B events marking Refugee Week 2026.

LA BROA' EN TU BARRIO to Tour Rhode Island for Teatro en El Verano
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026


Rhode Island Latino Arts and Trinity Repertory Company will present La Broa' en tu barrio, a touring revival of Orlando Hernández's La Broa' (Broad Street), staging stories from Rhode Island's Latino community at the sites where they occurred.

DAUGHTERS (HIJAS) to Have World Premiere at Kitchen Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026


Walking on Water Productions and The Finger Lakes New Works Festival will present the first fully staged production of Daughters (Hijas), a new musical exploring four generations of women connected to Argentina's Los Desaparecidos, at Kitchen Theatre Company in Ithaca, NY.

Lineup Set For 15th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL at NJPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026


NJPAC revealed the lineup for the 15th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, featuring an Ben Vereen 80th birthday celebration, and performances by Gregory Porter, Charles Lloyd, and Christian McBride.

54 Below to Celebrate Pride Month with Seth Sikes, The Village People's Felipe Rose and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026


54 Below will honor the LGBTQ+ performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Pride Month. Join in celebrating their contributions to the cabaret art form.

Ripe, The Dip, Donna The Buffalo, Moontricks and More to Perform at GREAT BLUE HERON MUSIC FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026


The 33rd annual Great Blue Heron Music Festival will bring 48+ artists across four stages to the Heron Farm & Event Center in Sherman, New York, with a lineup spanning funk, groove, reggae, and old-time mountain music.

UNDER THE INFLUENCE by the Gilbert Twins to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026


The Gilbert Twins, known for their 3M+ social media following, will bring their original musical comedy UNDER THE INFLUENCE to Edinburgh Festival Fringe's Underbelly Bristo Square, following a London preview.

MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO to Honor Juan Gabriel at The Smith Center
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026


The two-time Latin Grammy-nominated ensemble Mariachi Herencia de México will perform a tribute to Juan Gabriel at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, with tickets starting at $45.

Interview: Holly Sidell on Portraying Isabel in CROSSING DELANCEY
by Shari Barrett - May 27, 2026


Told through a series of vignettes, Crossing Delancey examines Bubbie's belief in the old-world Jewish family custom of all young women needing to find a husband as soon as possible to settle down and raise a family against those of Isabel, a modern 1980s Jewish woman in New York City learning to stand on her own two feet. I spoke with Holly Sidell who is portraying Isabel in the current production at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills through June 21.

Photos: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR In Rehearsal with Sam Ryder and More
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026


Go inside rehearsal for the new West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar. Check out photos of vocalist Sam Ryder and more as they prepare to ressurect the classic rock musical.

ROGUE THEATER FESTIVAL to Return for 8th Season at The Flea Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026


The Rogue Theater Festival returns to The Flea Theater in Tribeca for its 8th season, presenting 37 original productions in partnership with Abingdon Theatre Company, including fully staged plays, staged readings, and digital streaming performances.

LOVESONG to Star Karen Allen and David Garrison at Berkshire Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026


Karen Allen and David Garrison will lead Berkshire Theatre Group's production of LOVESONG, Abi Morgan's drama spanning decades of marriage, directed by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Auburn at The Unicorn Theatre.

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