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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Sets Cast and Creative Teams at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026
Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre announced the full creative team and remaining cast for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, with Adam Standley joining as King Herod. Learn more here!
Equity And Manchester Village Pride Sign Union Agreement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026
Performers' union Equity signed a union agreement with Manchester Village Pride, guaranteeing pay, health and safety standards, and harassment protections for drag and burlesque performers at the summer 2026 festival.
NYC Otaku Choir Will Present Free Concerts Featuring FINAL FANTASY, HALO & More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026
NYC Otaku Choir will present two spring concerts featuring anime and video game music on April 30 and May 19, including a new choral arrangement premiere and an AAPI Heritage Month program with SB19 repertoire.
Florida Studio Theatre Will Honor Winners of 2026 Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre announced the winners of its 2026 Young Playwrights Festival, selected from over 5,000 submissions. Winning plays are now onstage, with Young Playwrights Festival Day set for May 16, 2026.
Amar Chadha-Patel Will Make Stage Debut In The World Premiere of Titas Halder’s FOAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Amar Chadha-Patel, known for The Decameron and Willow, will make his professional stage debut in FOAL by Titas Halder at Finborough Theatre, with previews from 5 May and a press night on 8 May.
HOT MESS Will Return to London's The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
HOT MESS, the Fringe First Award-winning musical by Jack Godfrey and Ellie Coote, will run at The Other Palace from June 13 to September 6, 2026, with press night on June 23.
Marc Maron Will Perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Marc Maron, known for his podcast WTF with Marc Maron and Netflix series GLOW, will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark April 9-11, with tickets priced at $40.
Willie Nelson Returns To The BayCare Sound in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Willie Nelson will perform at the BayCare Sound at Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater on May 17. Tickets go on sale April 10 at 10 AM. Learn more here!
L'Alliance New York Will Present COMIC ARTS FEST in April
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2026
L'Alliance New York will present Comic Arts Fest April 24-26, featuring graphic novelists Charles Burns, Frank Quitely, and more in talks, masterclasses, screenings, and signings. Day passes start at $20.
92NY to Present Roomful of Teeth & Gabriel Kahane: ELEVATOR SONGS NY Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth and composer Gabriel Kahane will perform at 92NY, including the New York premiere of Kahane's Elevator Songs, composed for the ensemble.
Cast Set For CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at The Watermill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
The Watermill Theatre announced casting for CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, running May 26 to September 13, 2026, with Christian Edwards as Caractacus Potts and Lydia Louise making her professional debut as Truly Scrumptious.
La MaMa Umbria Will Host UNDER THE UMBRIAN SUN New Play Showcase
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
The Playwrights of the 2025 La MaMa Umbria International Master Playwrights Retreat have announced 'Under the Umbrian Sun,' an exclusive three-day Off-Off-Broadway reading series.
L'Alliance New York to Present CreativeMornings With Philanthropist Hali Lee in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
L'Alliance New York will host its April CreativeMornings featuring philanthropist and author Hali Lee, discussing her 2025 book The Big We and collective giving. The free event includes breakfast and is open to creatives.
Felipe Tristán Returns To Italy With Distinguished International Soloists
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2026
Mexican conductor Felipe Tristán will lead the Orchestra Filarmonica della Calabria at Teatro Grandinetti in Lamezia Terme, featuring soloists Kirill Rodin and Thomas Selditz in works by Rossini, Bruch, and Brahms.
Author Paul Rappaport to Speak at Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026
Former Columbia Records SVP Paul Rappaport will speak at LIMEHOF in Stony Brook, discussing his memoir on promoting Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Pink Floyd, with radio personality Maria Milito.
San Francisco Symphony Unveils May 2026 Programming Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony will present four Orchestral Series programs in May 2026, featuring Conductor Laureate Herbert Blomstedt, guest conductors, a world premiere, and free community chamber concerts.
Ballet West Will Present BROADWAY & BEYOND With Guest Artists Fairchild & Pazcoguin
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
Ballet West will present BROADWAY & BEYOND at Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City April 10–18, featuring works by Jerome Robbins and Christopher Wheeldon, with guest artists Robbie Fairchild and Georgina Pazcoguin.
October Project Poetry Contest Returns for 8th Year This April
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
The October Project Poetry Contest, co-founded by poet Julie Flanders, vocalist Marina Belica, and composer Emil Adler, opens April 1 and closes April 30, with judges including Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco.
Full Lineup Set For BREAKIN' CONVENTION 2026 Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
BREAKIN' CONVENTION announced its full 2026 line-up for the annual hip-hop theatre festival at Sadler's Wells, running May 1–3, featuring UK and international artists across breaking, popping, Krump, wacking, and contemporary dance.
Jordan Litz Will Make West End Debut in WICKED; Plus Claire Machin, Yara Fabricante, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
The West End production of WICKED announced its 20th anniversary company, with Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen continuing as Elphaba and Glinda, and Broadway's Jordan Litz joining as Fiyero for the celebration performances.
BOOP!, HELL'S KITCHEN and More Set for RBTL's 26-27 Season at West Herr Auditorium Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026
A seven-show 2026-2027 M&T Bank Broadway Season will take place in Rochester, including four local premieres including Boop! The Musical, Hell's Kitchen, and more.
BIGFOOT RIPPED MY DOG IN HALF I SAW IT Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
Dissecting how local paranoia is manufactured and the intoxicating pull of conspiracy culture, triple Fringe First Award winners Xhloe and Natasha's new show delves into the dark side of American mythos and the theatre of mass distraction.
MAMMA MIA! Will Come to The Missoula Children's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
The Missoula Children's Theatre's 2025-2026 Community Series will conclude with Mamma Mia! rated PG-13 and running from April 30-May 17. Learn more here!
New Jersey Symphony Will Perform Mozart’s Requiem
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
With just three programs remaining on the 2025–26 season, Music Director Xian Zhang will conduct Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Requiem, the composer's final composition last performed by New Jersey Symphony in 2018.
Harris Theater Reveals 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance has announced the 20th anniversary of its Harris Theater Presents (HTP) season, in a unique celebration of “Artistic Alchemy.” Learn more about the season lineup here!
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