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Butch Ballet, a movement theatre work by gina young, will have its world premiere at Outside In Theatre in Los Angeles, centering butch lesbians, trans men, and nonbinary mascs in a series of vignettes exploring tenderness and queer joy.

xThe LA Phil has unveiled the 2026 season at The Ford, its hillside open-air venue, running from May 8 to October 31. The 2026 season brings together a multidisciplinary mix of music, dance, film, theater, comedy and spoken word.

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival will return for its 43rd season, featuring 13 concerts celebrating American music, BCM founder Marya Martin’s 50th anniversary in the U.S., and more.

“Sister Act” owes its status as a global phenomenon to the iconic Whoopi Goldberg film, but Alan Menken’s stage version of the beloved Hollywood comedy has long since conquered stages all over the world. In its acclaimed West End incarnation, the musical has already been touring German-speaking venues for a third year, presented by production company Showslot, continuing to fill auditoriums all over the country. Both the linguistic adaptation and the technical realization for touring operations across Germany are flawless. The show is nothing short of a gospel of good fun – hallelujah!

Urbanite Theatre will present WHO IS EARTHA MAE?, a solo work created and performed by Jade Wheeler, at its Sarasota venue. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

The Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack is here! Stream 13 new songs including Lady Gaga's 'RUNWAY' with Doechii, plus Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, SZA, Laufey & more.

Astounding triple-threat talent is on display in big production numbers with attention-grabbing scenic elements by brilliant designers add to the artistic wonder of the entire production helmed by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, choreographed by Janelle Dote Portman, with music direction by Marc Macalintal.

For many, the wild and unpredictable ride of a roller coaster is exhilarating and euphoric, while for others, it is traumatic and elicits multiple phobic fears. The musical RIDE THE CYCLONE is very much like a roller coaster in that the mindset of the viewer makes all the difference. Labeled as a “wildly original new musical – part comedy, part tragedy, and wholly unexpected,” is RIDE THE CYCLONE worth the price of a ticket?

Royal Ballet and Opera announced its 2026/27 Season, featuring 10 new opera productions including PARSIFAL, GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG, and LA GIOCONDA, plus ballet masterworks and Wayne McGregor's 20th anniversary. Tickets go on sale June 24, 2026.

MUSIC AT PAXTON will present its 20th anniversary festival in the Scottish Borders, featuring returning artists Angela Hewitt and Chiaroscuro Quartet alongside new performers including guitarist Samrat Majumder.

The Fisher Center at Bard has revealed its SummerScape 2026’s Spiegeltent programming, June 26 – August 15. Expanding the Fisher Center’s engagement with a vast range of artists, this year features 14 Spiegeltent debut performances.

The Academy Award-winning animated Warner Bros. film, directed by George Miller, Happy Feet is officially being developed as a new, Broadway-bound musical. 

In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more. 

Rock and heavy metal will collide with the force of a full symphony orchestra when Eurovision winner Mr Lordi, Suzi Quatro and Alison Mosshart join the Philharmonia Orchestra for a one-night performance.

A reimagining of producer Karl Sydow's record-breaking global hit Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage will be the first production to open at the Capital Theatre, a new 676-seat purpose-built venue in Westfield, London.

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre will present a special centennial season featuring a lineup of classic and contemporary shows, marking a century of theatrical excellence.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend!

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

GRAMMY Award-winner Michael Bublé is releasing the full concert album for Live! Caught In The Act, recorded live at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theatre in 2005. The album will showcase all 33 songs from the evening and will be out on April 24, 2026. 

Death of a Salesman is back on Broadway! Arthur Miller’s American drama will star three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, two-time Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott and Ben Ahlers. Meet the cast of Death of a Salesman here!

Bucks County Playhouse will present a new series titled 'Women of Note' starting in 2026, showcasing performances and works by prominent female artists and creators. The series aims to highlight the contributions of women in the arts at the renowned venue.

Tanglewood has revealed the details of its 2026 season, opening in late June and continuing to Labor Day weekend. The schedule brings many of the world’s most exciting musicians to the beautiful Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts.

MPAC will present a diverse lineup in March 2026, featuring performances by RIVERDANCE, Lyle Lovett, and The High Kings. The events promise a mix of dance, country music, and Irish folk tunes.

SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The month-long event will take place at the iconic SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.

Park Avenue Armory has appointed Deborah Warner as its Anita K. Hersh Artistic Director. Warner was named a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in 2006.