The Island Off-Broadway — Photo Coverage

Photos: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY At Wilbury Theatre Group

by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026

Wilbury Theatre Group is presenting the Rhode Island premiere of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY by Conor McPherson, featuring music and lyrics by Bob Dylan. See photos of the production.

WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2026 to Run in Repertory at Burning Coal Theatre

by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026

Burning Coal Theatre Company's Second Stage Series will present three works by emerging artists — SHADOWS IN RED LIGHT, DANGER!, and DR. RIDE'S AMERICAN BEACH HOUSE — in repertory in Raleigh, NC.

Second Stage Series Will Come to Burning Coal Theatre

by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

Burning Coal Theatre Company will present WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2026, featuring three plays in repertory by emerging artists, including works by Roné Sargent, Lucius Robinson, and Liza Birkenmeier, at its Raleigh, NC venue.

WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD! to Make World Premiere at The Tank NYC

by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026

Eric Marlin's WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD!, directed by Ilana Khanin, will receive its world premiere at The Tank NYC, featuring Queen-Tiye Akamefula and Annie Hoeg in a two-hander centered on a 1943 melodrama.

LIGHT SWITCH To Have Florida Premiere At Island City Stage Will Present

by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026

Island City Stage will present the Florida premiere of LIGHT SWITCH, a comedy by autistic playwright Dave Osmundsen following a young, gay, autistic man navigating modern dating through the lens of 19th-century romantic literature.

Calgary Philharmonic Reveals 2026/2027 Season Lineup

by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

The Calgary Philharmonic announced its 2026/2027 season, with full program details available for the upcoming year of performances at Calgary's Arts Commons.

Harlem9 Reveals Six Playwrights for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM Tribute to Woodie King Jr.

by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

Obie Award-winning Harlem9 announced six playwrights, including Kermit Frazier, Kristen Adele Calhoun, and Naomi Lorrain, for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM®, marking 15 years of the festival with a tribute to the late Woodie King Jr.

Lina Koutrakos and Gregory Toroian to Present AN EVENING OF CABARET at Palisades Hub

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026

Performer Lina Koutrakos and pianist Gregory Toroian will perform at Palisades Hub in Washington, DC, marking their first appearance in the nation's capital together.

Blue Öyster Cult to Perform at Patchogue Theatre This November

by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts announced BLUE ÖYSTER CULT will perform at the Long Island venue. Tickets range from $81 to $121 including fees.

Elvira Tortora Will Bring THE BOOKMAKER'S DAUGHTER To Josephine’s Cabaret at Club Café in May

by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026

Elvira Tortora will bring her Bistro Award-winning and MAC Award-nominated show The Bookmaker's Daughter to Josephine's Cabaret at Club Café in Boston.

In Scena! Italian Theater Festival Will Present THE RULE OF THIRDS by Marco De Simone

by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026

In Scena! Italian Theater Festival will present THE RULE OF THIRDS, directed by Montgomery Sutton, at The Tank from April 22 to May 15. The play explores themes of war and civilian experiences.

BILLY JOEL SYMPOSIUM Speakers Set for The Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026

The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame will host the inaugural Billy Joel Symposium, featuring discussions on the artist's cultural impact and honoring Dennis Arfa.

Photos: Hannah Kevitt and Darren Criss in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; New Block of Tickets Released

by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026

All new photos have been released from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, featuring the show's new star, Hannah Kevitt as 'Claire', alongside Darren Criss as 'Oliver.' Plus, a new block of tickets is now on sale through Sunday, November 22, 2026.

CUNY Dance Initiative to Host RISING by Pigeonwing Dance and Neave Trio in NYC

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026

The CUNY Dance Initiative will present the New York premiere of Rising by Pigeonwing Dance and The Neave Trio, exploring themes of climate change and ocean conservation, at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Conclude National Tour at NJPAC in 2026

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will conclude its 20-city U.S. tour with performances at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. The event marks the inaugural season under new Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack.

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh Join Cast for UK Reading of RIGHT BEFORE I GO

by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.

Frist Art Museum Welcomes New Trustees to Enhance Governance

by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026

The Frist Art Museum has announced that three board members have been elected to the Frist Art Museum Board of Trustees. The new members—Grace Awh, Melinda Balser, and Ben Weprin—bring a broad range of experience in the fields of law, education, real estate development, and hospitality.