ALEX EDELMAN: WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO Will Come to Steppenwolf Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Tony and Emmy Award-winning comedian Alex Edelman will return to Steppenwolf Theatre with WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO, a new show examining identity, faith, and trauma, for five performances only in Chicago.
Passim's Annual Summer BOSTON CELTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL to Return For Fourth Of July Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
Passim's Boston Celtic Music Festival (BCMFest) will return to Club Passim in Harvard Square with free daytime performances and a ticketed evening show featuring local Celtic musicians.
Patty Griffin, Josh Ritter and More to be Featured in RIVER HOUSE RESTAURANT CONCERT SERIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
Prescott Park Arts Festival has revealed its next wave of performers for the River House Restaurant Concert Series, set on the Wilcox Main Stage in Portsmouth, NH, featuring artists including Patty Griffin, Josh Ritter, and more.
Sneak Peek of LA GUAGUA 47 Will Be Held at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Philadelphia Theatre Company will present a free one-night-only concert reading of LA GUAGUA 47: A PHILADELPHIA MUSICAL, a new work by Alba Martínez, directed by Laurie Woolery, ahead of a planned full production.
National Youth Theatre to Launch New Projects for 70th Anniversary with Netflix and StudioCanal
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
National Youth Theatre announced a second wave of 70th anniversary projects, including THE BIG PLAY with playwright Chris Bush, STORYFEST 2026 supported by StudioCanal, and LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF at the Royal Festival Hall, backed by Netflix.
JARED GRIMES: 100 MILES ON TAP to Make Debut at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Tony nominee Jared Grimes will bring his new show, 100 MILES ON TAP, to Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club, exploring the music of Miles Davis through tap, swing, and improvisation.
Motet Headlining Caramoor's 2026 BEDFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts has announced the return of the Bedford Music Festival, taking place Sunday, September 6 at 2 p.m. The 2026 festival lineup will be headlined by The Motet and will also feature performances by Jamie McLean Band, Summer Fling, and The Rock and Roll Playhouse.
The Farm Theater and Stage Partners to Launch Exclusive Publishing Partnership
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
The Farm Theater and Stage Partners announced an exclusive deal making College Collaboration Project plays available for productions worldwide, kicking off with works by Gina Femia and Lia Romeo.
World Music Institute to Present LEVANTINE RHAPSODY at Corpus Christi Church
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026
World Music Institute and Music Before 1800 will present Turkish kanun virtuoso Didem Bașar in Levantine Rhapsody, blending Turkish maqams and Western classical music at Corpus Christi Church in Manhattan.
Full Cast Set For FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Troy Sussman will lead the Australian cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF as Tevye, joined by Sigrid Thornton as Yente, in a national tour opening at Theatre Royal Sydney before traveling to Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth.
MUSIC IN BILLTOWN June Program Unveiled At Williamston Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Williamston Theatre will present Music in Billtown, a live music event featuring Rochelle Clark and The Familiars. Tickets are on sale now for the upcoming performance.
Travis Jeppesen and Yutong Lin Named 2026 Artlab Editorial Fellows
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Hyundai Artlab announced Travis Jeppesen and Yutong Lin as recipients of the 2026 Artlab Editorial Fellowship, now in its fourth year. Now in its fourth year, the Artlab Editorial Fellowship extends Artlab Editorial's mission to foster writing about today's most compelling artists, celebrate connectivity in all its forms, and envision the future.
David Magidson to Present MOTHER BOSWICK at the Midtown International Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Former Ringling Bros. clown David Magidson will perform Mother Boswick, a character-driven comedy about a 121-year-old widow, as a featured production at the Midtown International Theatre Festival's return at the American Theatre of Actors in NYC.
TALKING DREADS, IMPROV ASYLUM, and BEARLY DEAD Will Come to Spire Center For Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Two popular tribute bands and a Boston comedy institution will be performing at Plymouth's Spire Center in the coming months. Learn more about the shows here!
THROUGH IRISH EYES Will Return to The Everyman in July
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Anglo Irish Productions will present THROUGH IRISH EYES at The Everyman in Cork, featuring All-Ireland champion musicians, world champion Irish dancers, and vocalist Barry Tierney in a fusion of traditional and contemporary Irish performance.
Matt Baker Will Lead BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Panto at Darlington Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Matt Baker will headline BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Darlington Hippodrome, joined by returning cast members Josh Benson and Jamie Jones for the venue's 2026 pantomime season.
A HAUNTING REVUE II Will Bring Sci-Fi Horror Stories to Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
J-P Theatre Productions will present A HAUNTING REVUE II at Impro Theatre in Los Angeles, featuring three original sci-fi/horror stories framed through an artist's paintings, directed by Richard Page and Brendan Getches.
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music Kaimana Quartet Returns to the Hawai'i Chamber Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Kaimana Quartet will perform and teach at the alumni-founded Hawai'i Chamber Music Festival, continuing a multi-year partnership with the tuition-free Young Artists Program in Honolulu.
Sawyer Brown To Bring THE BOYS AND ME Live Tour to Tobin Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Sawyer Brown will bring The Boys and Me Live Tour to the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts for a one-night-only performance on August 9, 2026. This show is scheduled for a one-night-only performance in the H-E-B Performance Hall on August 9, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
ILLINOISE And More Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater 40th Anniversary Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced its 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Shakespeare classics in repertory, a bilingual ROMEO Y JULIETA, the return of ILLINOISE, and the world premiere of HEARTBREAKERS.
ROBERTO CLEMENTE: A DIAMOND WITHIN To Have World Premiere at Marlene Boll Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Elvis Nolasco, known for Apple TV+'s Manhunt, has been cast as Roberto Clemente in Plowshares Theatre Company's world premiere of ROBERTO CLEMENTE: A DIAMOND WITHIN at the Marlene Boll Theatre in Detroit.
Lincoln Center to Launch PASCULANO COLLABORATIVE FOR CONTEMPORARY DANCE Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is launching the Pasculano Collaborative for Contemporary Dance, anchoring its Summer for the City season with a new biannual Lincoln Center Contemporary Dance Festival featuring five international companies.
HADESTOWN, THE MUSIC MAN and More Set for RiverCenter for the Performing Arts 25th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus, GA revealed its 25th Anniversary Season, featuring Broadway productions including Hadestown and Legally Blonde, alongside comedy, rock, dance, cirque, and family programming.
The Bushnell and Warner Theatre Launch Long-Term Affiliation
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and the Warner Theatre announced a long-term affiliation, marking a significant partnership between two of Connecticut's major performing arts venues.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Adds Performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane; Sam Ryder's 'Gethsemane' To Be Released
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR announced a 12-week extension at Theatre Royal Drury Lane following its London Palladium run, with Sam Ryder continuing as Jesus. Sam Ryder's recording of 'Gethsemane' will also be released as a single.
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