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The National Arts Club has announced that its 2025 Kesselring Prize for Playwriting has been awarded to Zola Dee, who was nominated by the National Black Theatre of Harlem for her play [Home] going.

Darilyn Burtley brings the essence of Tina Turner's stunning stage presence to life!

Guild Opera Company will present Verdi's Un ballo in maschera at River of the Valley in Canoga Park, with Felipe Prado, Emma Berggren, and Carlos Oliva leading the cast. Performances are free with no reservation required.

Five For Fighting (aka John Ondrasik) will bring his Five For Fighting String Quartet Tour back out on the road this September and October, featuring several Broadway musicians.

The Madison, the new drama series from Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan, has been renewed for a third season at Paramount+. Production for the second season of The Madison is complete, with a premiere date that will be announced at a later date.

From the very first moment the lights went down, this production of Meredith Willson's beloved classic made it clear it was going to be something special. The opening scene set the tone immediately — the ensemble cast moved in perfect synchrony, their bodies swaying and jolting in unison to conjure the rhythmic clatter of a train in motion, no props required. It was one of those rare theatrical moments where you lean forward in your seat and think: yes, this is going to be a good night.

Ex Machina and Côté Danse's HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK returns to Montreal's Salle Ludger-Duvernay, Monument-National, with nine performers interpreting Shakespeare through dance, set design, and an original score.

AN IDEAL MAN is a fun spin on the source material, and it’s charming and affable in its delivery. I like the idea of the cast of DYNASTY suddenly being thrust into Oscar Wilde’s England via River Oaks.

Two River Theater has announced its latest slate of commissioned artists, including Joe Iconis and Iraisa Ann Reilly, as part of its ongoing investment in new plays and musicals.

Overture Center in Madison, Wis. announced its 2026/27 season, featuring eight Broadway productions including Wisconsin premieres of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and DEATH BECOMES HER, plus over 30 Overture Presents performances.

New York Stage & Film has unveiled its 2026 Summer Season at Marist University and Bardavon Presents, kicking off with a Benefit Reading of The Maltese Falcon at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie, NY.

The play is just… it’s about everything. I’ve read it maybe 200 times over the years. It used to be my favorite thing to do—get friends together after the bar closes and read it out loud

City Theatre Austin’s Men on Boats is a sharp historical comedy where an all women and non-binary ensemble dismantles frontier myth making. Clever staging, precise physical comedy, and bold direction turn conquest into satire.

MusicaNova Orchestra will close its 2025–2026 season with Calming Waters: Sibelius & Frank at Tempe Center for the Arts, featuring works spanning Finland, Ukraine, Peru, and Singapore.

Allison Russell, who recently played the role of Persephone in Hadestown on Broadway, has released her new single “No Springtime” featuring Joy Oladokun and Julie Williams. Listen to it now.

Josh Groban has shared his new rendition of “As Time Goes By” from the classic 1942 film Casablanca. Now available to stream, the song is the second offering from his upcoming album, Cinematic. Check it out now.

A new kind of circus is taking over Philadelphia's waterfront this spring as Wild Horizon, a free public festival for young people and families, launches at Cherry Street Pier.

Big League Productions' national tour of THE MUSIC MAN will take the stage at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls for four performances, directed by Matt Lenz with choreography by Joshua Bergasse.

Based on the life story of Alicia Keys, Hell's Kitchen not only brings you all of the hits, I mean all of this hits, but takes you into Alicia's world before it even starts. The tone is set via the cypher-ish DJ set (Alicia's playlist growing up maybe?) reminicent of 106& Park, Rap City, digital underground, and artists on the street corner inviting you in to a melodic flow of New York (many of us grew up on IYKYK). 

Bristol Community College's Theatre program will present Moliere's comedy Tartuffe in a new hybrid production featuring professional artists, students and community performers.

Two River Theater has revealed a comprehensive five-year strategic plan through 2031, positioning the organization for continued growth and national leadership.

Overture Center has revealed its 2026/27 season. The lineup includes eight Broadway shows and more than 30 Overture Presents performances, including The National Tours of The Outsiders, Maybe Happy Ending, and more.

Jack White has unveiled plans for a wide-ranging 2026 headline tour. North American dates begin July 10 at Washington, DC’s The Anthem and continue through a two-night stand at Atlanta, GA’s Coca-Cola Roxy on November 20-21.

Perth Theatre announced the cast for SUNSET BOULEVARD: THE BACKSTAGE CUT, running May 7–16, 2026, with Juliet Cadzow leading as Norma Desmond in Morag Fullarton's behind-the-scenes take on the classic film.

Hunter College's MFA Playwriting Program will present an industry reading of I'M A REALLY GOOD SWIMMER by Mya Ison, directed by OBIE winner Taylor Reynolds, on April 10th, featuring Ayana Workman, Kelly McAndrew, and Tẹmídayọ Amay.