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Operatic Legends And Rising Stars To Gather For The 2026 SHERRILL MILNES VOICE GALA

by A.A. Cristi • Mar 17, 2026

The Sherrill Milnes VOICE Programs will present the 2026 VOICE Gala on May 6 at the Harmonie Club in New York City. This annual event, a key fundraiser for opera scholarships, will celebrate the legacy of opera with a lineup of distinguished honorees and talented performers. The gala aims to support the development of future opera stars by raising funds for scholarships, ensuring the continuation of high-caliber vocal performance and education.

Park University ICM Orchestra To Present Spring Concert With Guest Conductor Jason Seber

by A.A. Cristi • Mar 17, 2026

Park University's International Center for Music (ICM) will present its spring concert on April 17, featuring guest conductor Jason Seber. The event is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel located on the university's Parkville Campus. While admission is free, attendees are encouraged to RSVP to ensure seating availability. This concert provides an opportunity for the community to experience a high-caliber orchestral performance in an academic setting.

Vivid Stage to Debut New Comedy ETIQUETTE in Summit, NJ

by Stephi Wild • Mar 16, 2026

Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, will present a world premiere comedy from April 9 through 19: Etiquette by David Lee White. 

Ivoryton Playhouse to Kick Off 2026 Season with 'I'M CONNECTICUT'

by A.A. Cristi • Mar 13, 2026

Ivoryton Playhouse will open its 2026 season with I’M CONNECTICUT, a new comedy by Emmy-winning writer Mike Reiss. The production will run in Ivoryton, CT this spring. The play follows a Connecticut scientist navigating love and identity in New York City.

Patrick Page in ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE and More Set For McCarter Theatre's 2026/27 Season

by Stephi Wild • Mar 6, 2026

McCarter Theatre Center has announced its 2026/27 Theater Series, featuring five productions spanning Shakespearean villainy and more. Learn more here!

Spring Cast Set For NEWSREVUE at Canal Café Theatre

by Stephi Wild • Mar 4, 2026

The cast has been announced for NewsRevue at Canal Café Theatre. The Guinness World Record–breaking, longest-running live comedy show in the world continues to delight audiences.

4th Cyprus Choreography Showcase Set for March at Rialto Theatre

by A.A. Cristi • Feb 25, 2026

The 4th Cyprus Choreography Showcase (SΧK) will take place March 6–8, 2026 at the Rialto Theatre, serving as a platform for the international promotion of contemporary Cypriot choreography.

SWEENEY TODD Comes to Four County Players In March

by Stephi Wild • Feb 25, 2026

As the next production of their 53rd Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, A Musical Thriller, opening March 6 on the Mainstage.

Juggler Wes Peden Will Tour Show Across The South East This Spring

by Stephi Wild • Feb 25, 2026

World-record holding, former Gandini Juggling associate artist, Wes Peden will tour his beloved ultra-modern, high energy juggling extravaganza Rollercoaster to the South East this Spring.

Charlotte Symphony Unveils 2026-27 Season Lineup

by A.A. Cristi • Feb 24, 2026

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra has announced its 95th season, Music Director Kwamé Ryan's third at the artistic helm, centered on a season-spanning artistic exploration of resilience.

Miriam Battye’s Play TRIP THE LIGHT FANTASTIC Makes London Debut This Week

by Gillian Blum • Feb 22, 2026

Following the success of Miriam Battye's critically acclaimed play The Virgins at Soho Theatre, her early work Trip the Light Fantastic will receive its first London staging, opening February 26 for four performances only at The OSO Arts Centre.

Australian Guitar Legend Tommy Emmanuel CGP Comes To Parr Hall

by Stephi Wild • Feb 17, 2026

Australian guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel CGP will grace Parr Hall's stage on 29 July as part of the Living in the Light tour. Learn more about the performance here!

Photos: First Look at THE 39 STEPS at Rubicon Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Feb 13, 2026

Rubicon Theatre Company is presenting The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow from John Buchan’s iconic spy novel and Alfred Hitchcock’s legendary 1935 film. Get a first look at production photos.

PIGSPIGSPIGS to Receive UK Premiere at Wigmore Hall

by A.A. Cristi • Feb 12, 2026

Experimental composer-performer collective Bastard Assignments will bring their new work PIGSPIGSPIGS to Wigmore Hall as part of the venue’s 125th Anniversary Season. Commissioned by Wigmore Hall, the piece will receive its UK premiere on April 11, 2026.

THE DINAH Sold to Bella Barkow and Rose Garcia After 35 Years

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Feb 11, 2026

THE DINAH, the iconic LGBTQ+ music festival, has been sold to Bella Barkow and Rose Garcia, ensuring its future as a community-led event.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to Present AMERICA 250 with PBT Orchestra

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Feb 11, 2026

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's America 250 with the PBT Orchestra will open at the Benedum Center. This mixed repertory production will run for four performances.

Finalists for the Salavisa European Dance Award Revealed

by Stephi Wild • Feb 11, 2026

Five finalists have been selected for the award which recognises artists from around the world for their talent and unique qualities in the field of dance. Learn more here!

Photos: WAITING FOR GADOT Debuts at Chain One-Act Festival

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Feb 9, 2026

The Chain One-Act Festival officially kicked off Friday night with the opening of Waiting for Gadot, a sharp and delightfully unhinged absurdist comedy. See photos!

OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) Unveil 2026 Nominations

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Feb 3, 2026

The OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have revealed their 2026 nominations, highlighting the best in independent theatre. The awards showcase a range of emerging and established talent in the Off-West End scene.

MusicalFare to Present A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER in 2026

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Feb 3, 2026

MusicalFare Theatre is set to stage A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. When a distant heir to a family fortune sets out to Speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm...and a dash of murder…uproarious hilarity ensues.

SOL INVICTUS by Compagnie Hervé Koubi Comes to The Wallis

by Stephi Wild • Jan 26, 2026

The internationally acclaimed Compagnie Hervé Koubi will make its long-awaited Los Angeles Premiere at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more here!

Kingdom Theatre Celebrates 6th Anniversary with Special Performances in Harlem

by Stephi Wild • Jan 26, 2026

Kingdom Theatre will mark its 6th anniversary with a special event on February 28, 2026, at the Wadleigh School for the Visual and Performing Arts in Harlem, featuring live performances, play shorts, and a lavish reception.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to Mark America’s 250th With Four Classical and Contemporary Works

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Jan 22, 2026

As an ode to America's 250th anniversary, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will perform four stunning classical and contemporary works in America 250 with the PBT Orchestra.

OZ Arts Reveals Winter/Spring Line-up, Featuring Artists From Spain, Japan, South Africa and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Jan 21, 2026

OZ Arts Nashville will continue its season of presentations by artists from around the world with 7 highly visual performance engagements by artists from Spain, Japan, Australia, South Africa, Switzerland, and the United States.

David Butler Concludes Historic Run in PERFECT CRIME Off-Broadway

by Stephi Wild • Jan 21, 2026

David Butler has ended his remarkable tenure in PERFECT CRIME, having delivered over 8,000 performances as W. Harrison Brent in the Off-Broadway production.