Colburn Orchestra to Make Ojai Festival Debut Under Esa-Pekka Salonen
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
The Colburn Orchestra will perform twice at the 80th Ojai Music Festival under conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen, with alumni Geneva Lewis and Leila Josefowicz joining for the finale concert.
MOMENTS AFTER AIAS Will Be Presented by JACK With Three Brooklyn Theatre Companies
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Andrew Watkins' MOMENTS AFTER AIAS will be presented by JACK, co-produced by three Brooklyn-based theatre companies: Hamlet Isn't Dead, Sanguine Theatre Company, and What Will the Neighbors Say?
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE Speaker Series to Return to The Smith Center
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced a three-show NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE speaker series package in Las Vegas, featuring talks on Pompeii, Antarctic penguins, and nature's soundscapes, available for $99.
Ensemble Studio Theatre Reveals Inaugural Memorial Writers Fund Recipients & Legacy Gifts
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Ensemble Studio Theatre announced legacy gifts from the families of playwrights Arthur Giron and Bridgette A. Wimberly, including a Memorial Writers Fund honoring Wimberly, with Stephanie Berry and Cassandra Medley named as inaugural recipients.
Jack Gunter and Mia Salas Earn Top Prizes at The 2026 Rita Moreno Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
Broadway San Jose and Children's Musical Theater San Jose announced the 2026 Rita Moreno Awards winners, recognizing high school musical theatre achievement from San Mateo to Kern County. Lead Actor and Actress winners will compete at the Jimmy Awards at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Anniversary Celebration with Two NYC Theater Companies
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited's weekly Zoom gathering will feature the founders of Houses on the Moon and Parity Productions discussing milestone anniversaries, evolving fundraising strategies, and lessons learned leading community-centered theater companies.
Jeffrey Kahane to Launch Harmonium of Texas as Founding Artistic Director in San Antonio
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
Conductor and pianist Jeffrey Kahane announced the launch of Harmonium of Texas, a new San Antonio orchestra and educational initiative, with an inaugural season featuring Joshua Bell, Emanuel Ax, and Roomful of Teeth.
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.
Photos: Inside the 2026 Roger Rees Awards Ceremony
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2026
Emersyn Hunt (New York, NY) and Jacob Solomon (Hauppauge, NY) were named Outstanding Performers at the 16th Annual Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance. Check out photos from inside the big day!
HAVING OUR SAY Will Kick Off East Lynne's 46th Season
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
East Lynne Theater Company of Cape May will open its 46th season with HAVING OUR SAY: THE DELANY SISTERS' FIRST 100 YEARS, starring Richarda Abrams and Sharon Hope at the Clemans Theater for the Arts.
MONARCHS ANONYMOUS Will Come to The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
MONARCHS ANONYMOUS will bring Charles II, Marie Antoinette, Henry VIII, Sophia Duleep Singh, and Mansa Musa to The Other Palace in a comedic farce set in a modern-day group therapy session.
Jersey City Theater Center Will Host VOICES INTERNATIONAL THEATRE AND ARTS FESTIVAL
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Jersey City Theater Center will present its Voices International Theatre and Arts Festival across multiple venues, featuring the world premiere of Romeo Castellucci's CANTOS, Kevin Powell, Trap Door Theatre, and more.
Valerie Green/Dance Entropy Will Hold Free Performances Across Queens
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Valerie Green/Dance Entropy will present free culminating performances at Older Adult Centers across Queens as part of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs SU-CASA creative aging residency program.
Sarasota Orchestra Receives $11.7M Gift
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Sarasota Orchestra announced an $11.7 million gift and released architectural renderings for its planned Music Center, a 32-acre campus designed for performance, education, and community programming.
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.
NY Irish Center Will Present QUEENS IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL at Culture Lab LIC
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
The NY Irish Center will present its fifth annual QUEENS IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL at Culture Lab LIC in Long Island City, featuring over 40 acts across five hours of free music and dance.
The Royal Academy of Dance Reveals Judges and Faculty For The Fonteyn 2026 Ballet Competition
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
The Royal Academy of Dance announced the judges and faculty for THE FONTEYN 2026, with Dame Darcey Bussell, Francesca Hayward, and Kevin O'Hare among those evaluating competitors at London's Coliseum.
REVIEW: The Power Of Female Friendship Features In STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Jade Kops - May 17, 2026
Set in the late 1980’s, Robert Harling’s STEEL MAGNOLIAS expresses the enduring power of the sisterhood in helping face the challenges of life.
Stonewall Chorale and Cellist MIZU Will Present Immersive Concert in Manhattan
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
The Stonewall Chorale, the nation's first LGBTQAI+ choir, will present an immersive concert with avant-garde cellist/composer MIZU at Saint Paul and Saint Andrew in Manhattan, featuring live cello, video projections, and a 70-member ensemble.
STRANGE BEINGS to be Presented at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
Day for Knight Productions will present Strange Beings at The Broadwater Black Box in Los Angeles as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival. The sci-fi two-hander follows two pilots navigating a deep-space encounter and a complicated personal history.
SLEEPING BEAUTY: THE TIME TRAVELER AND HER NEW MILLENNIUM PRINCE Will Come to Adventure Theatre MTC
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Adventure Theatre MTC in Glen Echo, MD will present a new twist on the classic fairy tale, written and directed by Janet Stanford, blending fantasy, friendship, and time travel for audiences ages 4 and up.
Hudson River Park Reveals Free Summer 2026 Lineup of Music, Dance, and Science Events
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Hudson River Park will present hundreds of free events this spring and summer, including BROADWAY BY THE BOARDWALK performances, Sunset Salsa, Jazz at Pier 84, Science After Dark, and outdoor fitness classes across the park's four-mile waterfront.
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.
Princeton Festival Will Conclude With Celebration of America at 250 Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
The culmination of the 2026 Princeton Festival at Morven Museum & Garden is a Celebration of America at 250 with a three-day showcase of distinctly American music including jazz standards, rock and soul, Broadway tunes, and patriotic music.
Centenary Stage Co. Will Present DOUBLE VISION: THE FOREIGNER EXPERIENCE to Benefit Rotary Club
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Centenary Stage Company will present DOUBLE VISION: THE FOREIGNER EXPERIENCE, a one-night tribute concert at the Sitnik Theatre in Hackettstown, NJ, with proceeds benefiting the Hackettstown Rotary Club's charitable initiatives.
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