2026 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival Opens Show Submissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
Artists can apply to the 2026 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival starting February 17. The festival invites local, national, and international performers to submit their shows.
Vital Xposure and Z-arts Explore Theatre Accessibility for Youth
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
As part of their research and development programme VX Labs, disabled-led theatre company Vital Xposure, in partnership with Z-arts, the UK's only arts centre dedicated to children and families, have released findings from their most recent lab.
PCPA Will Present MEASURE FOR MEASURE This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
PCPA will bring Shakespeare's most provocative and morally complex play, Measure for Measure, to the Severson Theatre February 26 through March 15, 2026. Learn ore here!
GatherNYC to Feature Top Musicians at Sunday Concert Series in NYC
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
GatherNYC will present a series of Sunday concerts at the Museum of Arts and Design, featuring artists like Exponential Ensemble, Inbal Segev, and Palaver Strings through May 2026.
COC Reveals Next General Director
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
The Canadian Opera Company (COC) announced that Ian Derrer has been appointed the company's next General Director, marking an exciting step forward for Canada's largest opera producer.
Popejoy Hall to Showcase Refreshed Production of THE MIKADO in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Popejoy Hall will present a refreshed production of the classic opera THE MIKADO, performed by the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players, in February 2026.
Wolf Trap Unveils 2026 Summer Season of Classical and Opera Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
Wolf Trap will present a diverse lineup of classical music and opera performances for its 2026 summer season, featuring renowned global artists and ensembles.
Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet To Present Five World Premieres In WINNING WORKS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will present five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for emerging artists to submit applications for the Winning Works Choreographic Competition.
New Screenings, Masterclasses and Talks Set For 2026 LONDON SOUNDTRACK FESTIVAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026
The London Soundtrack Festival (LSF) – London's first dedicated annual Festival celebrating the music of film, TV and games – has announced an exclusive line-up of screenings, masterclasses and talks for this year's edition.
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Comes to KAPA Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026
KAPA Repertory Theatre has announced its Season Two production: a striking, reimagined staging of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire. Learn more here!
St. Divine To Perform At The Bitter End As Part Of FENIX RISING SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2026
St. Divine will perform at The Bitter End in New York City on February 22, 2026, as part of FENIX360’s FENIX Rising series. The appearance is part of the ongoing showcase spotlighting emerging alternative artists.
Kentucky Performing Arts To Present NEEDTOBREATHE At The Brown Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2026
NEEDTOBREATHE will bring The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour to Louisville for a one-night performance at the Brown Theatre on February 17, 2026. Presented by Kentucky Performing Arts, the concert features acoustic arrangements from across the band’s catalog.
Boston Chamber Symphony To Present CLASSICAL ROMANTICS Featuring Julian Schwarz
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
Boston Chamber Symphony will present CLASSICAL ROMANTICS, a concert featuring music by Arthur Foote and Franz Schubert. The program will include a Boston-area premiere of Foote’s Cello Concerto performed by Julian Schwarz.
Pilobolus To Return To New Jersey Performing Arts Center With Other Worlds Collection
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
Pilobolus will return to New Jersey Performing Arts Center with OTHER WORLDS COLLECTION, a new evening-length program of contemporary dance. The performance will feature new works created with collaborators from theater and music.
TUTTI FRUTTI: THE MUSICAL Debuts on West Coast This Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
Super Bad Theater Company will present TUTTI FRUTTI: THE MUSICAL, celebrating the life of Little Richard, at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.
SPAC Unveils the SARATOGA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026 Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026
The 49th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival, presented by GE Vernova, will return for a full two-day and two-stage weekend experience on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Pacific Jazz Orchestra and Heart of LA to Host Summer Jazz Intensive for Youth
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Pacific Jazz Orchestra and Heart of Los Angeles will present a two-week Summer Jazz Intensive for young musicians aged 14-20, focusing on string, woodwind, brass, and rhythm instruments. The program runs from June 15-26, 2026, at the Heart of Los Angeles campus.
Joy Ngiaw to Release Original Score for Kevin James' SOLO MIO
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Emmy-nominated composer Joy Ngiaw will release her score for the romantic comedy SOLO MIO, featuring Kevin James, on February 6th, coinciding with the film's debut.
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - Feb 4, 2026
Few titles in the musical theatre canon are as instantly recognizable—or as enduringly beloved—as the SOUND OF MUSIC. Featuring music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, with a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, the musical premiered on Broadway in 1959 and quickly became a cultural touchstone.
TANGO AFTER DARK Featuring Germán Cornejo is Coming to Gatineau at Montreal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
Led and choreographed by Germán Cornejo, one of today's most influential tango artists, Tango After Dark comes to Québec for the first time. This production pays tribute to the music of Astor Piazzolla.
Complexions Contemporary Ballet to Perform STAR DUST at Aronoff Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
The Complexions Contemporary Ballet, under the artistic leadership of co-founders Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, will perform its transfixing tribute to the life and music of David Bowie at the Aronoff Center.
Intiman Theatre to Stage New Chekhov Adaptations This Spring in THE FAINTING SPELLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
Intiman Theatre and The Seagull Project have revealed the cast and creative team for The Fainting Spells, a fast and funny contemporary spin on Anton Chekhov's short comedies.
Below the Line Film Festival Opens Submissions for 5th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
The Below the Line Film Festival has opened submissions for its fifth anniversary season, continuing its focus on behind-the-camera talent and short-form cinema.
Arts Foundation Reveals Winners Of £115,000 Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
The Arts Foundation has revealed the five recipients of The Arts Foundation Futures Awards at an Awards Ceremony at Kings Place, London. The Awards support the UK's most promising artists and creatives at a pivotal moment in their career.
Lowry Appoints Eva Martinez As Associate Programmer For Dance
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026
The Lowry has announced the appointment of Eva Martinez as its new Associate Programmer for Dance, effective February 2026. Martinez will oversee the development and curation of dance programs, aiming to enhance the venue's reputation as a leader in the performing arts.
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