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Reviews are in for GIANT, the Olivier Award-winning play by Mark Rosenblatt, now on Broadway starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, the production is playing a limited 16-week engagement following its award-winning West End run, where it received three Olivier Awards.

Country music fans across the Natural State will want to mark their calendars, because one of Arkansas’s biggest nights in music is tuning up for an unforgettable celebration.

I like to cook. It’s been one of my hobbies most of my adult life, and I’ve grown a lot in my skill over the years with much practice. My wife often lovingly teases me about all the space my cooking instruments take up in our kitchen storage spaces. Like most things, there’s been quite a bit of trial and error involved. 

Step right up and behold the musical sensation that has been causing a stir at Florida Studio Theater, the smash hit production, 'A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN'.  Since its debut back in 2011, this show has been taking audiences on a wild ride of rock 'n' roll glory, earning accolades in every corner of the globe.

Roots Picnic 2026 returns May 30-31 at Belmont Plateau! JAY-Z headlines with The Roots, plus Erykah Badu, Brandy, Kehlani, De La Soul & more.

Sadler's Wells will present the 2026 Flamenco Festival, showcasing a vibrant celebration of Spanish culture and dance in London. Learn more about the event here!

The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse will present TIMON OF ATHENS from April 11 to April 26, 2026. This production offers a fresh take on Shakespeare's exploration of wealth and friendship.

Creator and Director Thomas Schultheis (Broadway's Grease!, Disney Imagination Campus) announced the developmental workshop of Extracurricular, a ground-breaking immersive musical experience.

The World Music Institute will present Yagódy as part of its Origins Series at Drom (85 Avenue A) in Manhattan on April 18, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m.

The National Tour production of Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' is a fun show with a sincere love for the story it is telling, and it honors that with care and joy while helping bring the story to new and returning audiences alike.

PlayGround will present Best of PlayGround(LA) ’26, a one-night showcase of short plays, on April 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. PT at The Broadwater Second Stage in Los Angeles.

Jane Comfort and Company will debut a world premiere alongside two existing works at LaMama's Ellen Stewart Theater March 19-22 2026

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, will continue its Rosen House Concert Series with two chamber music performances in April and May.

Snarky Puppy will perform at Oakland’s Paramount Theatre on October 2, 2026 as part of SFJAZZ. Tickets go on sale March 21. The Grammy-winning group will present music from recent albums including Somni.

The Public Theater has announced initial casting for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of ROMEO & JULIET at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

CHOIR BOY follows a group of young Black students at Charles R. Drew Preparatory School for Boys as they navigate issues of identity and sexuality.

The time is nigh! In just a matter of days, all of Broadway will be doing the Time Warp again when The Rocky Horror Show returns at Studio 54. The revival, helmed by Tony winner Sam Pinkleton, marks the first time that the show has been on Broadway in 25 years.

NET will present NETWeek in Chicago. This event aims to strengthen connections within Chicago's vibrant ensemble and storefront theater scene through a series of workshops, discussions, and resource exchanges.

The new vision of As You Like It at Folger Theatre feels both timeless and unmistakably local – a Shakespearean comedy that rings true not just in the marble halls of Washington, but in the city’s living, breathing neighborhoods.

The Tanglewood Popular Artist Series, which each year brings a star-studded lineup of musicians and performers to Tanglewood’s Koussevitzky Music Shed, continues to expand its 2026 summer season with the addition of Jon Stewart among a roster of major artists across genres including rock, country, pop, Broadway, and soul.

Viva Acid and Dance Mania Legends will present a major Chicago event celebrating Ghetto House, Juke, and Footwork on April 18 at Avondale Music Hall. The lineup includes DJ Slugo, Traxman, Jana Rush, and more, alongside live performances from key vocalists.

What did our critic think of MEREDITH WILLSON'S THE MUSIC MAN at Reynolds Performance Hall?

Grammy Award-winning artist Laufey has partnered with Lexus for 100 Miles, a musical event streaming live on Twitch. The night will honor the legacy of jazz musician Miles Davis with the debut of Laufey's cover of Davis' 'Blue In Green.'

Lyric Opera of Chicago is welcoming to its Board five nationally recognized leaders whose expertise in music, arts, business, law, and civic life strengthens the company’s national profile while reinforcing its roots in Chicago.

During a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Tessa Thompson spoke about how starring in the cinematic reimagining of Hedda Gabler inspired her to return to the stage. Watch the interview now.