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In a celebration of heritage and our connection to the natural world, Return to the Forest blends dance and puppetry to create an immersive production for families and children aged 8+.

The Youth America Grand Prix, the world's largest ballet scholarship competition, will present its 2026 Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala. This prestigious event, set for March 2026, will feature performances by both established ballet stars and promising newcomers. The gala aims to highlight the continuity and evolution of ballet talent, providing a platform for young dancers to gain exposure and recognition in the ballet community.

BOOP! The Musical is holding a virtual open call for its title role for the upcoming national tour. Director Jerry Mitchell took to social media to share information about the open call, sharing a link to submit.

Amid his Oscar nomination for Marty Supreme, actor Timothée Chalamet is facing backlash after making some controversial comments about the current state and longevity of opera and ballet.

Strange Fruit, directed by Venus Cuffs at Joe's Pub on 2/26, is a multimedia protest performance inspired by Billie Holiday's 1939 anti-lynching anthem. An all-LGBTQIA+ cast of Black artists explores resilience and resistance.

Derek Klena celebrated his first game with the Savannah Bananas with a special performance! Watch a video of the Tony nominee performing 'Shut Up and Dance' for his debut game, a song he originally performed in Moulin Rouge! the Musical on Broadway.

Walnut Street Theatre will conclude its 217th season with 1776 THE MUSICAL, a pivotal event in Philadelphia's 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The show, featuring historical figures like John Adams and Benjamin Franklin.

Make this make sense: take a handful of successful Swedish pop songs from the 1970s, hand them to a British creative team to build a stage musical set on a Greek island, give it a commonly used Italian exclamation (“Mamma Mia!”), and watch it become an American phenomenon.

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

LA POPS UP: Dance on Film is a groundbreaking showcase celebrating the creativity and individuality of Southern California–based choreographers on screen.

Buena Vista Social Club celebrated its first year on Broadway with a special surprise for audiences. After its first anniversary performance, the audience was treated to cafecitos from a Cuban coffee truck outside of the theatre. Watch the video!

A major winter storm will hit NYC today, February 22nd, 2026! Find out what happens to Broadway shows during the snow including how to get refunds and if the show will go on.

Lyon Opera Ballet, under the direction of Cedric Andrieux, is performing a superb program at New York City Center through Saturday, February 21.

Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels and L'Alliance New York will present upcoming performances of You're the one we love/and when we change the landscape... by Leïla Ka/Robyn Orlin with the Choreographic Ensemble of the Paris Conservatoire.

Dixon Place, longtime home for innovative dance artists and work, proudly hosts this year's Bessie Awards. In addition to award categories: Outstanding Choreographer/Creator, Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Revival, Outstanding Sound Design or Music Composition, Outstanding Visual Design, Outstanding Breakout Choreographer, the Lifetime Achievement and Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance was presented for years 2024 and 2025.

The Chicago Philharmonic will collaborate with artist Ryan O'Neal, known as Sleeping At Last, for a concert at the Dr. Phillips Center's Walt Disney Theater in Orlando on February 28, showcasing the impact of Chicago's artists on a national scale.

Dances Patrelle will present IN DANCE, FRANCIS PATRELLE, a ballet festival from March 27-29, 2026, at MMAC, celebrating the legacy of the late founder, Francis Patrelle. The event features three diverse ballets, including a world premiere.

Buena Vista Social Club paid tribute to Bad Bunny just before the Super Bowl on Sunday. During 'El cuarto de Tula,' guitarist Renesito Avich played improvised some of 'DtMF,' one of the Grammy-winners biggest hits. Watch the video!

It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!

With Disney’s Hercules currently running at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End, one of the production’s most-loved songs Great Bolts of Thunder is being released as a single remixed by electronic music duo Basement Jaxx.

Following the in-person run, Philadelphia-based theater company The Wilma Theater has launched the digital presentation of the Barrymore Award-winning production, Poor Judge – A Pig Iron Production.

This summer, Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony will join the Nashville Symphony for a multi-week limited series celebrating the Summer of Dolly Parton. The exclusive seven-week engagement kicks off June 16 and runs through July 31 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

Dancing with the Stars semi-finalist and star of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Whitney Leavitt made her Broadway debut in the role of 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago on Broadway. Watch videos of her singing 'Roxie' and taking her first bow!

A bride and groom surprised their wedding guests with a fully-choreographed Grease performance. In a now-viral social media video, choreographer Natalie Chernow and her husband, Jesse Rodriguez, perform 'You're the One That I Want.'

Delivered by Glasgow Life in partnership with Innis & Gunn, the festival recorded attendances of 114,000 across 18 days - with the highest ever number of tickets sold in the event's 33-year history - cementing its place as the biggest winter festival of traditional, roots and world music on the planet.