Swan Lake in-the-round

New York City Ballet has appointed Beatrice Jona Affron as the company's next Associate Music Director, adding new leadership to its music staff. Affron currently serves as Music Director for the Philadelphia Ballet.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will present the Pittsburgh premiere of Ben Stevenson's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Benedum Center, featuring live music from the PBT Orchestra and the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, otherwise known as the Trocks, are back at Sadler’s Wells as part of their National tour of a mixed bill until 6 May. Post-show I think I might be losing my sense of humour…but thankfully most of the Sadler’s Wells audience seemed happy!

John Williams composed a new fanfare, 'Bravo Gustavo!', as a tribute to Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil musicians, receiving its world premiere at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

What did our critic think of PENNY SAUNDERS’ SHERLOCK at TPAC’s James K Polk?

So, now in its 15th year, LANTERNS 2026 invited guests to step beyond the stage doors and into a glowing, immersive world where nature and performance intertwine in the most magical way.

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 Tony Awards Administration Committee will present the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin.

Ballet Vancouver announced its inaugural 2026/27 season, featuring guest principals from The National Ballet of Canada and San Francisco Ballet, world and Canadian premieres, and the return of @GISELLE at the Vancouver Playhouse.

Carlos Acosta’s favourite ballet full of Spanish sun and slapstick humour is a very silly story. But with an audience who’ve braved tube strike misery Don Quixote (Don Q) is just the ticket for a bit of carefree escapism, transporting us to an exotic and colourful land and danced with great relish by a spirited Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB).

Oklahoma City University's Bass School of Music is bringing the sweeping Broadway musical ANASTASIA to the historic Kirkpatrick mainstage this April, with a 31-member cast, a 15-piece chamber orchestra, and original costumes. Performances run April 24 through 26.

WhaSwan Lake was presented one night only, March 26, at Century II Concert Hall. The visually stunning ballet was presented by International Ballet Stars under the direction of Producer Ekaterina Vaganova-Yachmennikova. The North America ballet tour will present anywhere from 72 to 150 performances across the United States, creating one of the largest classical ballet tours in North America.t did our critic think of SWAN LAKE at Century II Concert Hall?

American Repertory Ballet will present AMERICANA, a mixed-repertoire program honoring the country's 250th anniversary, featuring two George Balanchine works alongside world premieres by Michelle Quiner and Ethan Stiefel.

Festival Napa Valley announced its 20th anniversary summer season, featuring Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Chen, and the world premiere of THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS, a new opera by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer.

Despite what three time Oscar loser Timothée Chalamet says, ballet is far from a dying art form. To say that Nashville Ballet is always at the top of their game is an understatement, given how they’re willing to try something new.

Ormsby Wilkins will conclude his tenure as Music Director of American Ballet Theatre after more than two decades. David LaMarche, a longtime member of ABT's music staff, has been appointed as his successor.

World Ballet Company will present Swan Lake at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk, VA, featuring a live orchestra performance of Tchaikovsky's score alongside over 150 hand-sewn costumes and hand-painted sets.

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.

Director Luca Guadagnino is defending Timothée Chalamet after his controversy surrounding his comments on ballet and opera. The Call Me By Your Name director gave his thoughts on the Wonka star saying that 'no one cares' about the “ballet or opera.”

ANASTASIA is Stephen Flaherty (Music), Lynn Ahrens (Lyrics) and Terrence McNally’s (Book) musical theatre fairytale imagining of the last Romanov, inspired by 20th Century Fox Animation’s 1997 movie of the same name.

World Ballet Company will perform SWAN LAKE at Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall, featuring a live orchestra, 50 international dancers, and over 150 hand-sewn costumes. Learn more here!

Rehearsals are underway for the new dance thriller, Black Swan. A.R.T.’s world-premiere production begins performances at the Loeb Drama Center in May. See the company in rehearsals here!

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo has moved its London performances to Sadler’s Wells Theatre. The program remains unchanged. Performances will take place in May.

USC's Betsy Blackmon Dance Program will present its Spring Student Choreography Showcase April 25–26 at Drayton Hall Theatre, featuring 11 original works choreographed by dance majors across a range of styles.

In this uplifting take on Victor Hugo’s masterwork, the vivacious street dancer Esmeralda inadvertently catches the eye of the Archdeacon Claude Frollo. He sends his deformed henchman, Quasimodo, to capture her, but Captain Phoebus de Chateaupers comes to her rescue. Seeing Phoebus’s men begin to punish the misunderstood Quasimodo, Esmeralda is moved by compassion. She begs Phoebus to show mercy.