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THE RIVER by Jez Butterworth to Open at West End Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026


West End Productions will present Jez Butterworth's THE RIVER at North Fourth Theatre in Albuquerque, directed by Joe Feldman with David Yakubik, Maria Latiolais, and Rachel Foster.

River Shannon to Mark 80th Anniversary With Month-Long Chicago Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026


Lincoln Park's River Shannon, one of Chicago's oldest neighborhood bars, will mark its 80th anniversary with a month-long lineup of themed events, drink specials, giveaways, and commemorative programming.

Review: THE SMOKER at Contemporary American Theater Festival
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Jul 16, 2026


In the end, this is not so much of a takedown of one specific person as of a way of being a person. To shrink down to that person’s size is to lose out on life. In this good and carefully-written play, D’Amour makes that clear.

Winifred Haun & Dancers to Tour Alaska for First Time With Residencies in Nome and Anchorage
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026


Chicago's Winifred Haun & Dancers will conduct its first-ever Alaska tour, with dance residencies in Nome and Anchorage featuring workshops, community performances, and a collaboration with indigenous group Unalakleet Comes To Life.

Eric Graise, Ashlyn Maddox and More to Star in THE SNOW GOOSE at Goodspeed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026


Goodspeed Musicals will present The Snow Goose as its third production of the 2026 season. The Snow Goose is by award-winning writers and recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie.

Copeland Davis and Avery Sommers to Perform at The Wick in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026


For one weekend only, Emmy-nominated pianist Copeland Davis will share the stage with Broadway star Avery Sommers for a musical experience at The Wick Theatre.

Review: Lisa Yaeger's JERSEY GIRL Brings the Hits to NYC at Green Room 42
by Sharon Ellman - Jul 18, 2026


Bravo! This Reviewer was enchanted with the vocals of Lisa Yaeger. Taking a trip to the Jersey side of the river was worth the ride. The July 15 concert celebrated the release of Yaeger's JERSEY GIRL album.

Laurie Woolery to Direct REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026


Laurie Woolery will direct the first post-Broadway production of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical, playing at Pasadena Playhouse in spring 2027 as the 3rd Mainstage offering of the theatre's 2026-2027 season.

Mamie Parris, Sean Allan Krill, and More Will Bring EPIC BROADWAY! to Bannerman Island
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026


EPIC BROADWAY!, a Broadway revue featuring Tony nominee Sean Allan Krill, Mamie Parris, and others, will take place at Bannerman Island. Learn more about the show here.

Herbie Hancock to Return to NJPAC for One-Night-Only Performance
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026


Jazz legend Herbie Hancock will perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center's Prudential Hall in Newark. The 14-time GRAMMY winner and 2025 Polar Music Prize recipient is set for a one-night-only appearance.

Single Tickets on Sale For The Soraya's 2026-27 Season With Sutton Foster, Audra McDonald & More
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026


Single tickets are now on sale for The Soraya's 2026-27 season, a 44-performance lineup featuring eight debuts, including Sutton Foster, Snarky Puppy, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Audra McDonald, and the National Symphony Orchestra.

THE INFINITE EXTENT, Sixth Bobiverse Installment, to Launch on Audible
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026


Audible announced The Infinite Extent, the sixth installment in Dennis E. Taylor's Bobiverse series, narrated by Ray Porter, marking the franchise's 10th anniversary with nearly three million audiobooks sold.

ROOTED RHYTHMS: Versa-Style Street Dance Company to Make Rochester Debut at Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026


Versa-Style Street Dance Company will perform ROOTED RHYTHMS at the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival, hosted by the University of Rochester Program of Dance and Movement at the Smith Theatre in the Sloan Performing Arts Center.

GUGU DINDI GUNYAH to Open Refurbished Ian Potter State Theatre in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026


Arts Centre Melbourne's newly refurbished Ian Potter State Theatre will reopen with GUGU DINDI GUNYAH (Many Rivers. One Home), a world-premiere First Nations-led concert sung entirely in Aboriginal languages, curated by Songman Kutcha Edwards.

LUNA LUNA LUNA to Open at Teatro Paraguas
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026


Compañía Chuscales & Mina Fajardo will present Luna, Luna, Luna, a new flamenco production inspired by Federico García Lorca's poetry, at Teatro Paraguas in Santa Fe featuring dance, music, and storytelling.

LES MISERABLES Cast Revealed At Lyric Stage Boston
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026


Lyric Stage Boston has announced principal casting for its 2027 production of Les Misérables. Directed by Courtney O'Connor, the musical will star De'Lon Grant as Jean Valjean, Christopher Chew as Javert, and Kristian Espiritu as Fantine.

LIDO LEGACY LIVE Benefit Concerts to Feature the Righteous Brothers at Lido Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026


The Righteous Brothers' Bill Medley and Bucky Heard will perform at Newport Beach's Lido Theater for LIDO LEGACY LIVE, a charity concert series benefiting the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Scholarship Program and Friends of OASIS Senior Center.

Video: Max Von Essen and Billy Stritch Kick Off Broadway by the Boardwalk 2026
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2026


Hudson River Park kicked off Broadway by the Boardwalk, the free performance series that delivers shows against a waterfront backdrop each summer. Entering its third season, this year's series will feature five free events showcasing Tony and Grammy winners, rising stars and electric performers from across the Broadway stage. This year's series kicked off with a performance from Max von Essen featuring Billy Stritch and special guest Tristen Buettel. Watch in this video.

Sold Out Queer As Folk! Ceilidh to Return to Pitlochry Festival Theatre this Weekend
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 14, 2026


Known for their boundary-pushing compositions and virtuosic piping, Malin has performed on stages across the globe and is recognised as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary folk. They bring the music, leading the Pride Ceilidh Band, whilst the evening’s events are hosted by Chris Stuart Wilson, who brings charm, wit, and sparkle to the floor. Together, they’ll guide you through a night of music, dance and celebration that reimagines the ceilidh as a space of belonging for all in the midst of Pride season.

Badia Farha, George Salazar, and Jason SweetTooth Williams Will Join Joe Iconis For Tiny Room Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026


Two River Theater announced that Badia Farha, George Salazar, and Jason SweetTooth Williams will join Tony-nominated songwriter Joe Iconis for an intimate concert series at the Victoria J. Mastrobuono Library in Red Bank, NJ.

Cast Set For Pridearts’ World Premiere of WINDOWS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026


PrideArts announced the cast for the world premiere of WINDOWS, a GenZ LGBT comedy by Chicago playwright Matt Schutz, selected through the QUEERY New Works Festival and directed by Taylor Pasche at Center on Halsted.

MOZART AND HIS WORLD to Open Bard Music Festival's 36th Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026


Bard Music Festival will present an intensive two-weekend exploration of Mozart's life and legacy at the Frank Gehry-designed Fisher Center on Bard College's Hudson River campus, with 11 themed concerts and 6 livestreams.

BORDEN: A New Musical Creators to Headline Talkback at Historic Lizzie Borden House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026


The creative team behind Borden: A New Musical will join historian and author Cara Robertson at the Historic Lizzie Borden House for a 30th Anniversary celebration featuring a book signing, dinner, and talkback.

Zachary Noah Piser, Taylor Iman Jones and More to Star in ALONE: A NEW MUSICAL Concept Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026


ALONE: A New Musical will release a studio cast album featuring Broadway performers including Zachary Noah Piser, Taylor Iman Jones, and Linedy Genao, with direction by Susanna Wolk and music direction by Patrick B. Phillips.

1776 to Be Celebrated at Free History Event by Little Theatre of Fall River
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026


Little Theatre of Fall River and the Lafayette-Durfee House will present a free event exploring Fall River's Revolutionary War history and the story behind 1776: The Musical, featuring cast performances and a panel discussion.

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