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Prospect Musicals announced the full line-up for its 2026 Gala & Muse Awards at The Edison Ballroom, honoring LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Jose Antonio Vargas.

The SYDNEY CON JAZZ FESTIVAL will present its seventh all-day event at Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens, featuring 140 artists across 26 concerts in six venues, with tickets starting at $29.

Crow's Theatre and the Grand Theatre co-produce Eboni Booth's PRIMARY TRUST, the 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama, directed by Cherissa Richards and starring Durae McFarlane, at Toronto's Guloien Theatre.

Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series has unveiled its lineup for Summer 2026. Since launching in 2016, the LookOut Series has hosted 1,043 performances of 365 unique engagements spanning dance, drag, music, comedy, and more.

Ariana Grande will officially release her eighth album this summer. Titled 'Petal,' the recording will be available on July 31st via Republic Records.

East Midlands theatre company New Perspectives announced 14 early- and mid-career artists for its New Associates programme, now in its seventh year, supporting artists in a historically underfunded region.

For newcomers, or those who just need an Octet 'Refresh,' we have put together a deep dive into the musical, a history of its life on stage, and everything that we know about the film adaptation.

The Seattle Symphony will present two intimate chamber music performances spotlighting Chickasaw American composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate at Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center, featuring works inspired by Pacific Northwest and American Indian traditions.

Naumburg Orchestral Concerts will present the New York premiere of Lisa Bielawa's violin concerto PULSE, featuring soloist Tessa Lark with The Knights, conducted by Eric Jacobsen, at Central Park's Naumburg Bandshell.

Luna Composition Lab announced three NYC performances this spring as part of its 10th anniversary celebration, featuring world premieres by alumni composers performed by Ensemble Ipse, New York Festival of Song, and International Contemporary Ensemble at Carnegie Hall.

The Muny announced the lead cast for its upcoming production of SHREK THE MUSICAL, with Nik Walker, Kara Lindsay, and Marcus M. Martin heading the company at Forest Park in St. Louis.

THE CHOIR OF MAN, the Olivier Award-nominated West End hit, will make its long-awaited Queensland premiere at Brisbane Festival, performing in the returning Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent at South Bank Cultural Forecourt.

BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the original cast of Heathers: The Musical, including Barrett Wilbert Weed, Ryan McCartan, Jessica Keenan Wynn, and more have been up to since its Off-Broadway debut!

Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will return to The Fabulous Fox in May..

Soprano Erin Morley and tenor Lawrence Brownlee join pianist Malcolm Martineau at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall for GOLDEN AGE, a bel canto recital tied to their new duo album.

The Sunset Jazz Series will present six outdoor performances at the Side Lawn at Sunset Station in Las Vegas, featuring Billboard-charting artists including Jarez, Adrian Crutchfield, Patrick Lamb, Nicholas Cole, and Blake Aaron. Tickets are $25.

The Lion King has been touring North America for more than 23 years, and during that time has welcomed over 25 million theatergoers, making it North America’s longest-running and most-attended Broadway tour. Having already played more than 10,000 performances in over 90 cities across North America, The Lion King now proudly returns to the DeVos Performance Hall. Michigan talent takes center stage with Disney’s The Lion King, as several accomplished musicians bring their artistry to the acclaimed production. Music Director Karl Shymanovtiz, born in Southfield and raised in Warren, uses his Michigan upbringing to lead the orchestra. Guitarist Robert Tye, born and raised in Detroit and now a resident of Birmingham, adds dynamic rhythm and texture to the show’s powerful score. Flutist Darlene Drew (Interview), born in Detroit and raised in Dearborn Heights, and a Comstock Park resident, brings elegance to the woodwind section. Keyboardist Eric Banitt, from Marquette, contributes depth and energy to the production’s vibrant musical landscape.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has named acclaimed director JoAnne Akalaitis as the recipient of its 2025 Gordon Davidson Award, recognizing her lifetime achievement and enduring impact on the national nonprofit theatre landscape.

After a one-year hiatus, HARLEM9 will present 48HOURS IN…HARLEM®, honoring the late Woodie King Jr. and New Federal Theatre, with six new 10-minute plays inspired by NFT's catalog.

Overture Center in Madison, Wis. announced its 2026/27 season, featuring eight Broadway productions including Wisconsin premieres of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and DEATH BECOMES HER, plus over 30 Overture Presents performances.

The American Theatre Guild will present HADESTOWN, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

Overture Center has revealed its 2026/27 season. The lineup includes eight Broadway shows and more than 30 Overture Presents performances, including The National Tours of The Outsiders, Maybe Happy Ending, and more.

Tony Award-winning stage and screen Jane Alexander is set to star in the new indie film Lillian, Next Door, from SXSW Audience Award-winning director Janice Engel.

múm Will Come to Esplanade This Month. The performance will take place on 11 April at Esplanade Annexe Studio. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL announced its full cast for its West End run at the Prince Edward Theatre, with performances beginning May 20, 2026. David Fynn leads as Beetlejuice, joined by Hannah Nordberg, David Hunter, Chelsea Halfpenny, and Aimie Atkinson.