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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Carlos Acosta’s favourite ballet full of Spanish sun and slapstick humour is a very silly story. But with an audience who’ve braved tube strike misery Don Quixote (Don Q) is just the ticket for a bit of carefree escapism, transporting us to an exotic and colourful land and danced with great relish by a spirited Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB).

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.

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.

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.

World Ballet Company will present The Nutcracker at Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall in East Lansing, MI, featuring a live orchestra, 40 dancers, and over 150 hand-sewn costumes.

Greenway Arts Alliance will present SMALL BUT AGGRESSIVE, a multi-character dark comedy written and performed by Denise Moses, exploring grief and loss through humor at Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles.

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.

Ballet Theatre of Maryland announced its 48th season at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, featuring the company premiere of LA SYLPHIDE, an Annapolis-themed NUTCRACKER, world premieres, and an all-new COPPÉLIA.

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet will return to The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis this holiday season for three performances only as part of its annual North American tour.

Royal Ballet and Opera announced its 2026/27 Season, featuring 10 new opera productions including PARSIFAL, GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG, and LA GIOCONDA, plus ballet masterworks and Wayne McGregor's 20th anniversary. Tickets go on sale June 24, 2026.

BALLET NIGHTS 011: CONVERGENCE will take place April 29th at Cadogan Hall in London, featuring Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's UK debut, Taiwan's B.Dance, and global ballet star Denys Cherevychko alongside live music from Quartet Concrète.

In this uplifting take on Victor Hugo’s masterwork, the vivacious street dancer Esmeralda inadvertently catches the eye of the Archdeacon Claude Frollo. He sends his deformed henchman, Quasimodo, to capture her, but Captain Phoebus de Chateaupers comes to her rescue. Seeing Phoebus’s men begin to punish the misunderstood Quasimodo, Esmeralda is moved by compassion. She begs Phoebus to show mercy.

Experience the enchantment of Ovations Repertory Company’s Cinderella Ballet, performed by a young cast at Sickles High School. This sweeping new production brings Sergei Prokofiev’s score to life, blending technical mastery and heartfelt storytelling for audiences of all ages.

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.

New York City Ballet’s 2026-27 Season will open on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 and continue for 21 weeks of performances, through Sunday, May 30, 2027 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

Kansas City Ballet has announced that Executive Director David Gray will retire from his position at the end of 2026. His tenure will conclude December 31 following the company’s performances of The Nutcracker, with a national search underway for his successor.

The Finnish National Opera and Ballet has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring a mix of new productions and returning repertoire across opera and ballet.

We had the opportunity to interview Will Blum about his background, career, and the upcoming show at Paper Mill Playhouse.

The Florida Theatre and Talmi Entertainment have announced the return of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the  Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville.