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The Dallas Opera will close its 2025/2026 Season with a brand-new production of one of opera's greatest masterworks, Giuseppe Verdi's DON CARLO, at the Winspear Opera House.

Caramoor will present a diverse lineup of eight classical, jazz, and folk concerts this spring, alongside the launch of its new 'Beyond the Music' series featuring yoga, teas, and talks.

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.

The Kleban Foundation will present the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 2 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at ASCAP. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Music Center has announced 71 Southern California high school semifinalists for the SPOTLIGHT performing arts competition, showcasing young talent in various disciplines.

Orchestra of St. Luke’s has announced its winter and spring 2026 season, featuring concerts at Carnegie Hall and venues across New York City. Highlights include three Carnegie Hall mainstage programs, the annual OSL Bach Festival, and appearances in the Five Boroughs Music Festival.

Musical maestro Jools Holland and his world-renowned Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are embarking on a tour this Autumn. The 31-date tour includes The Royal Albert Hall, Manchester O2 Apollo, Birmingham Symphony Hall, and more.

The Sauk will open its 2026 season with Arsenic and Old Lace, running February 5–15 in Jonesville, Michigan. The classic comedy features a cast of Sauk veterans and marks the theatre’s third production of the play.

Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Thomas Dolby will soon set off on a headlining tour of the United States, playing select dates in the Northeast and Midwest. The dates kick off in mid-April. 

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder with Billy Stritch, Ute Lemper and more. 

The Pulitzer Arts Foundation will celebrate its 25th anniversary with 'Dialogues & Conversations', an exhibition curated by founder Emily Rauh Pulitzer. The show features over 90 works by artists like Jasper Johns and Doris Salcedo, exploring artistic exchanges and significant engagements in art history.

Sometimes the best friendships come from the most unexpected places. ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE is more than just a tribute to the late singer; it is a showcase of the beauty and importance of female friendships and a little bit of kindness.

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Laura Benanti, singer-songwriter Nellie McKay, jazz, a songwriter's response to new work by writer Jennifer Egan (Visit from the Goon Squad) and more.

Ensemble for These Times will present the E4TT/RMF New Music Piano Summit, featuring innovative piano four hands compositions at the Berkeley Piano Club.

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, a renowned Japanese ramen brand, is set to open its second Chicagoland location in West Loop at 160 N. Halsted this February, offering signature dishes like Shio ramen and pork cheek ramen.

San Francisco Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning M. Butterfly, written by David Henry Hwang. The drama reimagines Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly through the story of a French diplomat’s affair with a Chinese opera singer. See photos!

​Men at Work and Toad the Wet Sprocket will be live in concert at The BayCare Sound with special guest Shonen Knife.

This experience at Gettysburg Community Theatre shows that with the right cast and in the right venue, Matilda is a magical and captivating production. This is a show you do not want to miss.

As part of its Season 3, OUT/PLAY will present LOVE IN A PLAGUE: Scenes from AIDS Plays showcasing stories of extreme humanity and fiery resilience on-stage February 5-8.

All new rehearsal photos have been released for One Day: The Musical  at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. Check out the photos and learn more here!

The New York Virtuoso Singers, Harold Rosenbaum, Conductor and Artistic Director, will present World Premieres by Special Music High School composers at Kaufman Music Center's Merkin Hall.

The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.

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.

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The winners are Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith. Learn more here!