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JOAT FESTIVAL International de Street Dance to Return for 10th Edition in Montreal

by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

JOAT Festival International de Street Dance will return to Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles for its 10th edition, co-produced with Danse Danse, featuring breaking, hip hop, and popping battles, workshops, and performances at Club Soda and Place des Arts.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Names Two New Resident Fellows for Early-Career Musicians

by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

The Boston Symphony Orchestra announced violist William Mathangani and violinist Keshav Srinivasan as the newest cohort of its Paine Resident Fellowship, a program supporting early-career symphonic musicians from underrepresented communities.

BUTOH: INTO THE DEPTH to Open at Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute

by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026

Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute announced a five-week Butoh course in Brooklyn, culminating in a student performance. Taught by choreographer Vangeline, the program is open to dancers and non-dancers with sliding-scale tuition.

Travis Jeppesen and Yutong Lin Named 2026 Artlab Editorial Fellows

by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026

Hyundai Artlab announced Travis Jeppesen and Yutong Lin as recipients of the 2026 Artlab Editorial Fellowship, now in its fourth year. Now in its fourth year, the Artlab Editorial Fellowship extends Artlab Editorial's mission to foster writing about today's most compelling artists, celebrate connectivity in all its forms, and envision the future.

GREY GARDENS And More Set for Island City Stage 15th Anniversary Season

by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026

Island City Stage announced its 2026-27 season, marking its 15th anniversary with productions including WHO KILLED JOAN CRAWFORD?, GREY GARDENS, a world premiere political satire, and a classic play.

Co3 Contemporary Dance Australia Will Host IN.RESIDENCE: GATHERING.2 in Perth

by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026

Co3 Contemporary Dance Australia will present IN.RESIDENCE: GATHERING.2 at Perth's Liberty Theatre, featuring new works from choreographers Laura Boynes, Sam Coren, May Greenberg, and Shaun Johnston across three weekends.

New York Comedian Marina di Marzo Will Bring LOVE IN THE TIME OF FIFTH GRADE to Edinburgh Fringe

by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026

New York performer Marina di Marzo will bring her solo-comedy show LOVE IN THE TIME OF FIFTH GRADE to Edinburgh Festival Fringe, exploring pre-teen romance, early 2000s nostalgia, and her Italian heritage.

Tickets On Sale For The 2026 Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival

by Marissa Faith Curley - May 17, 2026

The Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival will present eleven live performances across five Cape Cod venues, featuring the Danish String Quartet, GRAMMY-winning Imani Winds, Harlem Quartet, and world premieres of Festival commissions.

Oyin Oladejo Stars In MEDUSA At Soulpepper In June

by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026

Soulpepper Theatre, in collaboration with Outside the March, will present the world premiere of MEDUSA, written by Governor General's Award-winner Erin Shields and directed by Mitchell Cushman, starring Oyin Oladejo in the title role.

DANCER: A MUSICAL IN TEN FURLONGS Will Return to Toronto This Fall

by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026

Oh What A Ride! Productions and Crow's Theatre will present DANCER at Toronto's Terminal Theatre, featuring the original creative team and cast in an expanded staging of the 2023 Fringe Festival hit.

Emanuel Ax, Ballet Hispánico and More Set for Music Worcester 2026-2027 Season

by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

Music Worcester announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring 23 performances at Worcester venues including pianist Emanuel Ax, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Ballet Hispánico, and the Martha Graham Dance Company.

TCG Reveals 2026 Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship Recipients

by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Theatre Communications Group announced Tianyu Lei and Viktoriia Shlenova as the 2026 recipients of the Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship, honoring the legacy of the legendary costume designer.

Mel Brooks Places Career Archives at National Comedy Center

by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

Mel Brooks announced his career archives, nearly 150,000 documents and over 5,000 photographs, will be preserved at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York, spanning works from BLAZING SADDLES to THE PRODUCERS.

Boston Conservatory At Berklee Honors Beth Morrison And Moses Pendleton At Commencement Ceremony

by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

Boston Conservatory at Berklee honored Grammy-nominated opera producer Beth Morrison and MOMIX founder Moses Pendleton with honorary doctorates at its commencement ceremony, where 246 graduates from around the world gathered at the Berklee Performance Center.

Robert Lepage's 887 Will Return to Toronto's Elgin Theatre

by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

Show One Productions announced the Toronto return of 887, Robert Lepage's acclaimed solo work exploring memory and identity, for a limited engagement at the Elgin Theatre.

CHICAGO DANCE MONTH Returns With Record Applications & Free Citywide Events

by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

See Chicago Dance announced the full lineup for the 13th Annual CHICAGO DANCE MONTH, featuring 35 artists across 12 free citywide events, plus a new Neighborhood MOVES initiative expanding programming into Chicago communities.

Psychic Medium Matt Fraser Will Come to TOArts

by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

TOArts will present Matt Fraser, star of E! Entertainment's hit series and New York Times bestselling author, at the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks. Tickets start at $56.50.

Drag Queen Chase Runaway Will Present CHASE VS. BRIDGET: IN SPACE! at Red Eye NY

by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026

Chase Runaway will bring her story-driven drag cabaret show CHASE VS. BRIDGET: IN SPACE! to RED EYE NY, pitting Captain Chase against the villainous Bridget in a sci-fi musical showdown.

Glass Half Full Theatre Will Present FRUTOS DE LA MUERTE at Ground Floor Theatre

by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026

Glass Half Full Theatre has announced FRUTOS DE LA MUERTE, a devised play following a young Guatemalan woman navigating political turmoil through fungi, science, and indigenous wisdom, performed at Ground Floor Theatre in Austin.

SheNYC Arts To Present Eight New Full-Length Plays And Musicals For The 2026 SheNYC Summer Theater Festival

by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026

SheNYC Arts announced eight original full-length plays and musicals selected for the 2026 SHENYC SUMMER THEATER FESTIVAL, chosen from hundreds of global submissions through a blind review process, set to run at the Lynn F. Angelson Theatre in New York.