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Barney Norris's new play is raw slice of life based on extensive research in left behind towns

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including Royel Otis, Titanique star Nya in a new solo show, Wayne Brady & Orfeh at 54 Below with Ray Angry and more.

L'Alliance New York announced its upcoming CROSSING THE LINE FESTIVAL, an international survey of new work spanning visual art, music, film, dance, and theater, featuring world, U.S., and New York premieres from francophone artists.

Synchronicity Theatre announced its 2026-27 STRIPPED BARE Arts Incubator series, featuring four new works performed at its Atlanta Annex space, with free performances open to the public by reservation.

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will welcome GRAMMY-winning pianist Yuja Wang for her Caramoor debut on July 23, when she joins Latin music supergroup People of Earth for their first public performance together in a program spanning classical music, jazz, and Latin American traditions.

Chandler Center for the Arts will present the Stay Cool Free Summer Concert Series, featuring free Friday night performances by Arizona artists across genres including neo-soul, reggae, Americana, and Latin fusion.

Hawaiian superstar Maoli will release his anticipated new album, MMO3, on August 28. Ahead of the release, Maoli has unveiled a new song from the project, “Good On You.' Listen to the song here.

ArtsFairfax announced three new board members and updated executive officers for its upcoming fiscal year, expanding leadership with professionals from law, arts administration, and business.

The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival will present the Caroga Arts Ensemble in a concert featuring saxophonist Eddie Barbash and the KASA Quartet. Learn more here.

Berkshire Theatre Group announced a new Colonial Candlelight Concert Series at Pittsfield's historic Colonial Theatre, opening with Grammy winner Frank London and Eleanor Reissa performing klezmer music by candlelight.

Sacramento Music Circus posted a conversation with Teal Wicks, a Sacramento native playing Elsa in its production of DISNEY'S FROZEN at the UC Davis Health Pavilion. Check out the video here.

Seattle Theatre Group announced the lineup for the 25th annual More Music @ The Moore, featuring Grammy Award-winning music director Adam Blackstone alongside nine emerging local musicians ages 14-21 at the historic Moore Theatre.

Versa-Style Street Dance Company will present 'Box of Hope' (2nd Edition) at Sierra Madre Playhouse, marking the company's 20th anniversary with tributes to pioneers of popping, locking, house, and hip hop.

New production photos have been released for South Pacific at Bucks County Playhouse. The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic stars Ryan Silverman, Alexandra Socha, Ann Sanders, Mike Schwitter, and more, and continues performances through July 26.

Caramoor will present the free outdoor world premiere of THE ONLY WAY IS THROUGH, a new work by GRAMMY-winning composer Christopher Cerrone, featuring Sandbox Percussion and the Young People's Chorus of NYC.

Pianist and Roots associate Ray Angry will headline a show at 54 Below in New York City, with special guests Wayne Brady and Broadway star Orfeh. Angry recently co-composed the score for HBO's Earth, Wind & Fire documentary with Questlove.

GRAMMY-winning artist Cory Henry will bring his critically acclaimed residency, The Church Experience, to New York City for the first time on July 12 after a year of consecutive sold-out performances at The Miracle Theater. 

Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines and GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Noah Cyrus have released 'High and Sad,' a new collaboration that reimagines the Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines original with Cyrus's vocals. Listen to it now.

The Entertainment Community Fund, formerly The Actors Fund, has revealed four new Board members, including one returning member, as well as new appointments to its Western Council and the Actors Fund Home Board of Trustees.

Kiln Theatre has announced further details for the Kilburn High Road Festival including the titles for Passages, three site specific theatre experiences. Learn more here.

AMONG THE STARS, a new musical formerly known as Planet Eden, will hold a two-week developmental workshop culminating in a staged reading at Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre in Portland, featuring a cast of local actors.

Blue Curtain announced a free summer concert series at Princeton High School Performing Arts Center, featuring Nanny Assis, Caleb Eckstein, and Sasha Berliner across three Saturday evening performances.

Jazz and R&B vocalist Sidney Jacobs will perform as part of Sierra Madre Playhouse's Jazz @ the Playhouse series, leading a quartet through original music and reimagined standards.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

wild project will present the 10th Annual East Village Queer Film Festival, featuring LGBTQIA+ films, a retrospective honoring Lola Rock'N'Rolla hosted by Murray Hill, and shorts starring John Cameron Mitchell.