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Carla Hall Will Lead One-Woman Show PLEASE UNDERESTIMATE ME at Olney Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Celebrity chef and TV personality Carla Hall will make her professional stage debut in PLEASE UNDERESTIMATE ME, an autobiographical one-woman show at Olney Theatre Center, directed by Helen Hayes Award-winner Lili-Anne Brown.
BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON Will Come to WP Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre and North Carolina Black Repertory Company will present the New York premiere of BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON, a Caribbean family drama by Eljon Wardally, directed by Jackie Alexander, at WP Theater on Broadway.
38 SPECIAL and HANSON Added to 2026 SERVPRO After Hours Concerts Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026
38 SPECIAL and HANSON have been added to the 2026 concert season at SERVPRO After Hours Concerts at The Innsbrook Pavilion in Glen Allen, VA, with tickets going on sale soon.
The Oak Ridge Boys Will Return to Sioux Falls at Washington Pavilion
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
The Oak Ridge Boys will perform at Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, with tickets available through the venue's website. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
João Bosco, Gabrielle Cavassa, Joey Alexander, Bill Charlap and More Coming Up At Birdland Jazz
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full month of nightly performances, including a João Bosco 80th Birthday Celebration, a Miles Davis Centennial tribute, and sets from Bill Charlap, Joey Alexander, and Robin McKelle.
MA250 FESTIVAL: PEOPLE, POETRY, PERSPECTIVE Begins In June At The Adams Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
The Adams Theater will present the MA250 FESTIVAL: PEOPLE, POETRY, PERSPECTIVE, a state-validated celebration of Massachusetts' 250th anniversary featuring Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, MA Poet Laureate Regie Gibson, and the Guy Mendilow Ensemble.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The London Palladium Finds Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The complete cast for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The London Palladium has been announced, led by Sam Ryder as Jesus alongside Tyrone Huntley as Judas, with six performers rotating as King Herod.
COUNTRYFEST 2026 To Launch At Spire Center for Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth announced its inaugural COUNTRYFEST, headlined by Grammy-nominated duo THOMPSON SQUARE, with additional performances by April Cushman and Sarah Martin.
THE FOREST OF THE WITCH To Be Presented At at The Puppet Co.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Ayhan Hulagu will present THE FOREST OF THE WITCH, a solo contemporary adaptation of traditional Turkish shadow theatre, as a Mainstage Guest Artist at The Puppet Co. in Washington, D.C., for 30 performances.
FOOD ROOTS Documentary Gets National Premiere on PBS
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2026
This May will mark the national premiere of the documentary Food Roots from restaurateur Billy Dec, coinciding with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
John Patitucci, Danilo Pérez, Terri Lyne Carrington, and More Will Come to Smoke Jazz Club
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Smoke Jazz Club announced its upcoming lineup, featuring John Patitucci's bandleader debut, Danilo Pérez Trio, NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington, and Eric Alexander with Brad Mehldau and Nicholas Payton.
Southbank Centre Reveals Lineup For SOUTH ASIAN SOUNDS Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Southbank Centre announced the full line-up for South Asian Sounds, a five-day series spanning classical, orchestral, and diasporic pop across Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and Purcell Room.
HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More Set For Beck Center 26-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Beck Center for the Arts announced its 94th professional theater season, featuring a world premiere comedy by Cleveland playwright Eric Coble, regional premiere musicals, and a collaboration with Oberlin College & Conservatory Music Theater Program.
BAD KREYOL Will Join Mosaic Theater Company 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Mosaic Theater Company announced BAD KREYÒL, the latest play by Tony Award-nominated playwright Dominique Morisseau, as the fourth production of its 2026-2027 season, directed by Stori Ayers at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.
HAPPY ACCIDENTS, Rob Roth's Solo Polaroid Exhibition, to be Presented at Wild Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
wild project will present Happy Accidents, a solo exhibition of 45 polaroid works by artist and director Rob Roth, featuring subjects including Parker Posey, Ruth Negga, and Debbie Harry, at its East Village venue.
I MADE YOU A MIXTAPE Will Bring Edinburgh Fringe Previews to The Cockpit
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Response Theatre Company, the UK's first Meisner-based movement company, will present I MADE YOU A MIXTAPE at The Cockpit in London ahead of Edinburgh Fringe, featuring a 90s dorm party-inspired dance theatre show where no two performances are alike.
HADESTOWN, Audra McDonald, Leslie Odom, Jr. and More Set for Charleston Gaillard Center 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
The Charleston Gaillard Center announced its 2026–2027 season featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and a world premiere from Beeple and Sō Percussion.
UNDER THE MERSEY MOON To Play Epstein Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Acclaimed new country musical Under the Mersey Moon is set to make its Liverpool debut when it comes to the Epstein Theatre this autumn. The inspiring and heartwarming show will be staged at the historic Hanover Street.
Jessica Hecht, Marsha Mason and More to Join HB Studio's THE LIGHT WE CARRY Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
HB Studio will present its first annual The Light We Carry Festival, featuring performances, screenings, masterclasses, and conversations with artists including Jessica Hecht, Mercedes Ruehl, and Marsha Mason.
Tempesta di Mare to Present SOUNDTRACK OF INDEPENDENCE for America's 250th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
Tempesta di Mare will present Soundtrack of Independence, a 10-performance series across Greater Philadelphia marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, including the first fully-orchestral performance in 250 years of America's first oratorio.
Tierra Legacy To Return To Cal State LA For First Annual Car Show And Community Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
Tierra Legacy, the continuation of pioneering East LA Chicano band Tierra, will perform at Cal State LA's First Annual Car Show and Community Festival, returning to the campus where the original band first performed over 50 years ago.
Lowell Folk Festival 2026 Reveals First Wave of Performers
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
The Lowell Folk Festival announced its first set of performers for its 39th edition, including Elida Almeida, Dat Mighty 9, and Super Chikan & the Fighting Cocks across stages in downtown Lowell, MA.
Diana Byer To Host Teaching Cecchetti Morning Classes Via Zoom
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026
Master teacher Diana Byer has announced new Morning Advanced/Professional online classes from through June 5 via Zoom, as a part of her recently launched Teaching Cecchetti, a new channel meant to educate dancers via social media.
Rikud Studio Opens in Prospect Heights Offering Street and Club Dance Classes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026
Rikud Studio, a new Brooklyn dance school founded by former Goldman Sachs professional Caila Moed, focuses exclusively on breaking, hip-hop, and house dance — with no ballet, no mirrors, and no recitals.
Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Jason Flom Joins Producing Team of THE FEAR OF 13
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Music industry executive, criminal justice reform advocate, and CEO of Lava Media, Jason Flom, has officially joined the team of The Fear of 13 as co-producer. Learn more here!
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