SLEEPING BEAUTY and More Set for New Ballet 10th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
New Ballet announced its 2026/2027 season, marking the company's 10th anniversary with an expanded Symphony San Jose partnership for live music at THE SAN JOSE NUTCRACKER and SLEEPING BEAUTY.
National Ballet of Canada Mourns Loss of Principal Dancer Hazaros Surmeyan
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
The National Ballet of Canada announced the passing of former Principal Dancer and Principal Character Artist Hazaros Surmeyan, whose 54-year career shaped the company and the Canadian dance community.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to Offer Three-Ballet Family Fairy Tale Package For The 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2026
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will present a Family Fairy Tale package for its upcoming season, featuring three storybook ballets — The Nutcracker, Alice in Wonderland, and The Sleeping Beauty — performed at the Benedum Center.
NIKOLA World Premiere PURPOSE, PRIMA FACIE and More Set for Arena Stage 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Arena Stage announced the first five productions of its 76th season, including world premieres from Step Afrika! and a new musical, plus Tony-nominated PRIMA FACIE, PURPOSE, and a holiday tradition.
Boston Dance Alliance Names Laura Young and Peter DiMuro 2026 Dance Champions
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Boston Dance Alliance named Laura Young and Peter DiMuro recipients of the 2026 Dr. Michael Shannon Dance Champion Award, with Lynda Rieman receiving the Unsung Hero Award at the organization's annual gathering.
McAninch Arts Center to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Season with Belushi, Ballet Hispanico & More
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
The McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage announced its 2026-2027 season, marking 40 years with performances by Jim Belushi, Ana Belaval, Ballet Hispanico, NoGravity Theatre, and Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood.
Palm Beach Symphony Names Three Educators Winners of 2026 Randolph A. Frank Prize
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Palm Beach Symphony announced three recipients of the Randolph A. Frank Prize for the Performing Arts, honoring educators Mickey Smith Jr., Heather Lescaille, and Roberto J. Vidal for their contributions to Palm Beach County's cultural life.
National Ballet of Canada First Soloist Jenna Savella Retires After 22 Years
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Jenna Savella, First Soloist with The National Ballet of Canada, will retire at the end of the current season after 22 years with the company, performing the title role in EMMA BOVARY in her final appearances.
Boston Ballet Principal Dancer Lasha Khozashvili to Retire After 16 Seasons
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Boston Ballet announced the retirement of Principal Dancer Lasha Khozashvili, who joined the company in 2010. His final performance will be as Prince Desire in THE SLEEPING BEAUTY.
Joffrey Ballet Promotes Adam Blyde to Associate Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet announced the promotion of Rehearsal Director Adam Blyde to Associate Artistic Director, a newly created position and the first of its kind since Ashley Wheater MBE was appointed Artistic Director in 2007.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Promotes Three Artists to Corps de Ballet
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announced the promotion of Amelia McGravey, Isak Sorenson, and Michael Stadtherr to Corps de Ballet, effective for the 2026-2027 season.
Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST 10th Anniversary Tour From Shakespeare in the Squares
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Shakespeare in the Squares announced the full cast for its tenth anniversary production of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Toby Gordon, touring London squares for one night each across multiple venues.
WAITRESS, Cynthia Erivo, and More Set For The McKnight Center 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2026-2027 season, including Cynthia Erivo with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, the iconic Preservation Hall Jazz Band, touring Broadway musical Waitress, and more.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Will Perform A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM with Live Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will present the Pittsburgh premiere of Ben Stevenson's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Benedum Center, featuring live music from the PBT Orchestra and the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh.
RAISING GAYS Musical Will Hold West End Concert Reading at Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
RAISING GAYS, a new musical set in a Somerset town where parents organize a Pride parade float, will present a concert reading at London's Garrick Theatre during Pride weekend, featuring a cast of West End performers.
Photos: Nashville Ballet Concludes Season With SHERLOCK
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 6, 2026
Nashville Ballet's company performed in Penny Saunders’ Sherlock during their season finale production of their Attitude Series at TPAC’s Polk Theater, which closed out the 2025–26 Ruby Season. Check out the photos!
Extant Expands Edinburgh Fringe Accessibility Programme for Visually Impaired Audiences
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Extant, the UK's leading performing arts company of blind and visually impaired artists, will present an expanded Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme, with projections suggesting up to 12% of shows could be accessible to visually impaired audiences.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Reveals Characters & Story for New NUTCRACKER Premiering in 2027
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announced the characters and storyline for its all-new production of The Nutcracker, set in early 20th-century Pittsburgh, with story by Adam W. McKinney and Trey McIntyre, who also choreographs.
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme Will Bring THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW to New York City Center
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon will bring THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW to New York City Center for the first time, marking the production's 9th year with an all-new iteration of the acclaimed holiday show.
GISELLE, CINDERELLA & World Premieres Set for Nashville Ballet 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
Nashville Ballet revealed its 2026-27 season, 'Movement Taking Form,' featuring classical productions alongside world premieres and contemporary works led by Artistic Director Nick Mullikin.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Will Come to the Arden Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Arden Theatre Company will stage the Tony Award-winning musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN, directed by Terrence J. Nolen with a reimagined visual approach exploring digital identity, social media, and mental health.
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Reveals 2026/27 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the inaugural season of Music Director Tarmo Peltokoski. A total of 35 orchestral programmes have been unveiled for 2026/27.
THE FOUR SEASONS To Be Performed Ar New English Ballet Theatre At Stag Theatre Sevenoaks
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
NEW ENGLISH BALLET THEATRE will present a triple-bill programme at THE STAG THEATRE in Sevenoaks, featuring works by choreographers Valentino Zucchetti and Jenna Lee, set to music by Philip Glass, Richard Strauss, and Max Richter.
PIXAR IN CONCERT, NUTCRACKER FOR KIDS & More Set for Pacific Symphony 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026
Pacific Symphony has announced its 2026–27 Family Musical Mornings series in Costa Mesa. The lineup includes Leopold the Leopard, The Nutcracker for Kids, Pixar in Concert, and The Little Prince: Opera for Kids.
Diana Byer To Host Teaching Cecchetti Morning Classes Via Zoom
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026
Master teacher Diana Byer has announced new Morning Advanced/Professional online classes from through June 5 via Zoom, as a part of her recently launched Teaching Cecchetti, a new channel meant to educate dancers via social media.
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