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DEF POETRY JAM REUNION to Take Center Stage at NJPAC During Dodge Poetry Festival

by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026

NJPAC will host an exclusive DEF POETRY JAM reunion during the Dodge Poetry Festival, featuring alumni performances and a tribute to Abiodun Oyewole, founding member of The Last Poets.

Bronx Music Hall to Present Pride, Juneteenth, Latin Jazz and Afro-Puerto Rican Events

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2026

Bronx Music Hall will present a series of concerts honoring LGBTQ+ Pride, Juneteenth, and Afro-Puerto Rican traditions, including a CD release celebration with Bobby Sanabria and more.

ASL and Spoken English ELEPHANT SHOES to Host Film Screenings, Poetry Slam and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre will present a series of community events alongside their new musical Elephant Shoes, including a poetry Slam, Juneteenth brunch, and Pride on the Plaza celebration in Red Bank, NJ.

MANHATTAN MONOLOGUE SLAM to Return to Baker Falls on the Lower East Side

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026

The Manhattan Monologue Slam will return to Baker Falls on the Lower East Side, pitting NYC actors against each other in rapid-fire 30-to-60-second monologues judged by industry agents and casting directors.

WAKE, 2021, and More Set For ArtsEmerson 2026/27 Season

by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

ArtsEmerson announced its 2026/27 season, featuring eight theatrical events from the U.S., Ireland, Canada, and South Africa, including works by Taylor Mac and Tony Award nominee Patrick Page.

FRIGID New York Reveals Full Lineup For 12th Annual Queerly Festival At UNDER St. Marks

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

FRIGID New York will present the 12th annual Queerly Festival at UNDER St. Marks in New York City, featuring in-person and livestream performances themed around queer identity across time.

Marlowe Theatre Will Transform Canterbury's Poor Priests' Hospital Into Creative Learning Centre

by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

Marlowe Theatre received £4.4 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to convert Canterbury's 800-year-old Poor Priests' Hospital into The Hive, a creative learning centre for children and young people, with free public access.

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.

Mary Kate O'Flanagan to Bring MAKING A SHOW OF MYSELF To London For UK Debut

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026

Mary Kate O'Flanagan's solo show Making a Show of Myself will make its UK debut at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, following a sold-out Off-Broadway run at Irish Repertory Theatre and an Outer Critics Circle nomination.

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.

The Dodge Poetry Festival Will Return To Newark In October

by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026

North America's largest poetry festival, produced by NJPAC, will present Patti Smith, U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze, a Def Poetry Jam reunion, and writing workshops at its upcoming Newark edition.

BEST OF VALLEY VOICES STORY SLAM Set For Academy Of Music Theatre

by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026

The Academy of Music Theatre will present the Best of Valley Voices Story Slam as the finale of its storytelling series. The event will feature nine finalists competing on stage, with audience members voting for the winner.

American Mural Project to Present Storytelling, Mother's Day & Air Force Events in May

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026

American Mural Project in Winsted, CT revealed its May 2026 lineup, including a MOTH Grand Slam winner-hosted storytelling night, a Mother's Day family program, and Memorial Day Weekend events with decorated Air Force veteran Colonel Alton Whitley.

Lincoln Center’s BIG UMBRELLA FESTIVAL Returns With Expanded Programming

by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026

Lincoln Center's Big Umbrella Festival, running April 10–26, 2026, will present free and choose-what-you-pay performances centered on neurodiverse audiences, featuring local and international artists across sensory-based and interactive events.

INKSLAM INVITATIONAL Will Bring Eight Top Slam Poets to Greenway Court Theatre

by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026

Eight nationally recognized Slam poets will compete for cash prizes at the INKSlam INVITATIONAL on April 25 at Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by 2023 Womxn of the World Poetry Slam champion Ayanna Florence.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Will Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday With 66 Performances In April 2026

by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday in April with a must-see month of theater, breaking records for the Tony Award-winning company with 66 performances in a single month.

Roundhouse Three Sixty Festival Unveils Hosts And Support Artists For 20th Anniversary Celebration

by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026

Roundhouse has revealed hosts and support artists for its Three Sixty Festival, running this April as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. The multi-arts event will feature music, theater, poetry, and talks across the Camden venue.

Latitude Festival Reveals First Wave Of 2026 Literary And Poetry Programme

by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026

LATITUDE FESTIVAL will present its 20th anniversary literary programme from 23-26 July 2026 at Henham Park, Suffolk, featuring poets including INUA ELLAMS, DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE, and COURTTIA NEWLAND.

MINIBALL 2026 to Feature New and Veteran Performers in Philadelphia

by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026

MINIBALL 2026 will showcase a mix of new and veteran performers in dance, theatre, and interdisciplinary arts at Christ Church Neighborhood House and Icebox.

Tenth Annual LA Get Down Festival Opens in April at Greenway Court Theatre

by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026

The 10th Annual L.A. Get Down Festival is a celebration of Los Angeles' arts communities through spoken word in honor of U.S. National Poetry Month. Learn more here!

STREB EXTREME ACTION to Present INTO THIN AIR in Brooklyn Spring 2026

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026

STREB EXTREME ACTION will present INTO THIN AIR at the STREB Lab for Action Mechanics in Brooklyn from April 10 to May 3, 2026. Co-Artistic Directors Elizabeth Streb and Cassandre Joseph-Donnelly will showcase a series of high-impact performances featuring innovative structures and daring physical feats. The season highlights include the use of a trampoline set between scaffolds and various action events that challenge the limits of physicality and design. Audiences can expect a blend of risk, r