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THIS WHEEL’S STILL ON FIRE: THE LEGACY OF LEVON HELM Will Open At Walton Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2026


This Wheel’s Still On Fire: The Legacy of Levon Helm will be presented at Walton Arts Center’s Alexander Gallery. The exhibition will highlight Helm’s life, music, and cultural impact through rare artifacts and multimedia elements.

Review Roundup: SCHMIGADOON! Opens on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2026


Schmigadoon! is now open at the Nederlander Theatre! Alex Brightman & Sara Chase star — read what every major critic is saying in our full review roundup.

LANDMAN Season 2 Now Available to Purchase on Digital Platforms
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 20, 2026


Landman Season 2 is now available to buy on digital! Billy Bob Thornton's hit Paramount series includes two brand-new behind-the-scenes featurettes.

DON'T TELL DAD ABOUT DIANA Will Come to Underbelly Soho
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026


Following a sell out run at Edinburgh Fringe and an Irish tour, Don’t Tell Dad About Diana will come to Underbelly Boulevard Soho for two nights only this May. Learn more here!

Review: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Theater 11, Zurich
by André Böke - Apr 20, 2026


The international hit musical Tina – The Tina Turner Musical has landed in Switzerland as part of its recent UK and Ireland tour. In the city where Tina Turner spent her final years, the show gains a striking sense of immediacy. Seamlessly adapted for touring, the production proves it can more than hold its own on the road, delivering gripping storytelling, iconic visuals, and emotionally charged songs. These are performed—on alternating nights—by two outstanding, dramatically astute performers who bring formidable vocal power to this relentlessly demanding role.

David Rose Will Bring NEPO GREAT GRANDBABY to Sydney Comedy Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2026


Melbourne comedian David Rose brings his stand-up show NEPO GREAT GRANDBABY to Bondi Pavilion as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival, exploring Jewish identity and the legacy of his vaudeville great-grandfather.

Review: SHUCKED Yields a Harvest of Laughs at Benedum Center
by Greg Kerestan - Apr 19, 2026


Though the show is (intentionally) corny, there's a lot of heart and humor in this new country musical.

Review: FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Sofia Ascorbe - Apr 17, 2026


What did our critic think of FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT at MilwaaOn a cold April evening, I headed to the Milwaukee Repertory Theater to see FRIDA…A SELF PORTRAIT with my partner and both of my parents who were visiting from out of town. Moments earlier, we had just collectively witnessed live the Artemis II space crew’s successful and safe return to Earth off the coast of California. ukee Repertory Theater?

Video: Sepideh Moafi Wants to Play Dr. Robby in a Musical Version of THE PITT
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2026


The Pitt star Sepideh Moafi, who plays Dr. Al-Hashimi in the series, is interested in a musical version of the show, even if she has her eyes on another role. Check out her recent interview with TODAY now.

Video: Aasif Mandvi Has Fallen Back to Broadway
by Robert Bannon - Apr 17, 2026


In our BroadwayWorld exclusive chat, Mandvi reflects on a career that has seamlessly moved between stage and screen—from his long run on The Daily Show to acclaimed performances in Disgraced and beyond. Watch in this video!

Review: OTHELLO at Classical Theatre Company
by Jonathan Netek - Apr 17, 2026


Widely considered one of Shakespeare’s greatest works, and typically ranked alongside tragedies like Macbeth and Hamlet, OTHELLO explores themes of jealousy, racism, and the destructive nature of unchecked emotion. The play follows its title character, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, as he is manipulated by his ensign, Iago, into believing that his wife, Desdemona, has been unfaithful with his own lieutenant. Fueled by Iago’s lies, OTHELLO spirals into a jealous and deadly rage.

Review: APOCALYPSE NOIR Delivers Theatrical Pop at Balcon Salon
by Alex Del Cueto - Apr 18, 2026


The genre bending collective, made up of Jan, Andrew Barrett Cox, Dani Lu, and Hayley Moir, blends dark cabaret, pop spectacle, and club energy into one cohesive and wildly entertaining night.

Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE- THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at Jacksonville Center For The Performing Arts
by Brock Mills - Apr 17, 2026


“A Beautiful Noise- The Neil Diamond Musical” celebrates the life and music of Neil Diamond. The show comes with built-in anticipation and from the moment the music begins, it’s clear the audience is ready to take the ride.

Matt Lapinskas Will Run London Marathon For Acting for Others and Theatre Chaplaincy UK
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026


EastEnders actor Matt Lapinskas announced he will run the London Marathon to raise funds for Acting for Others and Theatre Chaplaincy UK, two charities supporting the financial and emotional wellbeing of UK theatre workers.

FLASHBANG To Play Belgrade Theatre As Part Of UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026


Flashbang, a new play by James Lewis, will visit the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry as part of its UK tour. The production explores themes of friendship and identity among young people.

Review: The Evidence Points to CLUE at Old National Centre with Endless Laughter
by The Marriage Matinee - Apr 16, 2026


There is no denying the timeless appeal of a murder mystery. That sense of intrigue and excitement has been captured in a board game, on the big screen, and now on stage. CLUE is the theatrical adaptation that keeps the essence of its beloved predecessors

Carnegie Hall Citywide Reveals 2026–2027 Season with Free Performances Across NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026


Carnegie Hall has revealed the spring and summer schedule for Carnegie Hall Citywide, the Hall’s free concert series that brings a mix of live performances to venues throughout New York City.

WE CHOSE TO GO TO THE MOON is Coming to New World Center in Miami
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026


American History Unbound's “We Chose to Go to the Moon,” a multimedia production that brings the story of America’s race to the moon to life, will be performed at New World Center in Miami.

Lincoln Center Reveals Summer for the City 2026 Lineup Featuring Dance, Concerts and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026


Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present Summer for the City, inviting New Yorkers and visitors to a season centered on movement, community, and international artistry.

Aisha Jackson, Britton & The Sting and More Set for Bryant Park Picnic Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026


Bryant Park Picnic Performances, the free outdoor performing arts festival in the heart of Midtown, will return in May with its most expansive season yet as it celebrates America’s 250th anniversary.

OLD WEIRD AMERICA AND HARRY SMITH ARCHIVES Comes To New England Conservatory
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 16, 2026


The immersive concert experience reimagines folk, blues, ballads, Jewish music, and Americana captured in Smith’s archives, including the Anthology of American Folk Music. Learn more about reserving tickets!

NEC's CMA Small Ensemble Festival Will Include Jazz, Folk, World Music & More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026


New England Conservatory's CMA Spring Ensemble Festival will present student ensembles performing West African, Middle Eastern, Jewish, American Roots, and Indie/Punk/Art Rock music. All festival events are free and open to the public.

Comedian Matt Mathews Will Come to the Lied Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026


Matt Mathews is a comedian and singer/songwriter whose blend of honesty, quick wit, and Southern charm has made him one of comedy's fastest-rising stars. He will perform at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Doug Aitken’s LIGHTSCAPE and More Set for The Shed 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026


The Shed today has revealed a lineup of wide-ranging summer programs, all free and open to the public. The summer features the New York premiere of Lightscape, a new immersive film-based installation by Doug Aitken, and more.

Bernadette Peters and More Set for The Hylton Performing Arts Center 2026–27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026


The Hylton Performing Arts Center has unveiled its 2026–27 season of performances, featuring a myriad of artistic acts and styles as part of its four main series: Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, Matinee Idylls, and American Roots Series.

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