The Visitors - 2026 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 9

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present Summer for the City, inviting New Yorkers and visitors to a season centered on movement, community, and international artistry.

Theatre by the Bay has announced that acclaimed comedy troupe Sex T-Rex will return to Barrie at The Five Points Theatre as the feature lead production of the 2026 Barrie Theatre Festival with their hit SwordPlay: A Play of Swords

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust will join local schools and organizations for a birthday parade through Stratford-upon-Avon, plus scenes from ROMEO & JULIET, guided tours, and free access to New Place Gardens.

The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH, will present an encore screening of the LORD OF THE RINGS extended edition trilogy on its historic big screen, marking the series' 25th anniversary.

One of Chicago’s most anticipated cultural evenings will return this spring as the Alliance Française de Chicago will present its biennial gala, “Biarritz: Le Bal,” in May.

South Street Seaport Museum will present Queer History: Chanteys and Sailors as part of its ongoing series exploring queer life in Lower Manhattan. The event will feature live music and storytelling by the Ranzo Boys. The program will highlight overlooked queer narratives from maritime history.

Arts Advocates will present a series of May 2026 events in Sarasota, including a celebration with centenarian Sarasota Art Colony artist Beth Arthur and an annual scholarship luncheon awarding $50,000 to 10 students.

On Broadway, the Justice Department's resolution of its investigation into Broadway Across America signals growing scrutiny of market power in the touring industry, while the Tony Awards season heats up with eligibility decisions, a surprise celebrity host announcement in P!NK, and a $100 million facelift planned for Studio 54.

Narrows Community Theater has announced its upcoming production of Brigadoon, the beloved Lerner & Loewe musical, running at the Theater on Fort Hamilton in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

Franklin Stage Company stages free, admission-free world premiere productions at Chapel Hall in Franklin, NY, drawing professional talent from around the world to the intimate 120-seat historic venue.

As part of its 2026 Spring Puppet Performance Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will welcome Margaret Moody Puppets to perform Badger Meets the Fairies in the Ballard Institute Theater.

The West Chelsea Artists Open Studios has announced its 2026 Call for Artists, inviting painters, sculptors, photographers, and multidisciplinary artists to participate.

MOCA will present Ed Young's Bright Worlds, the first U.S. retrospective of the Caldecott Medal-winning children's book illustrator, featuring original artwork from 15 projects, running May 14 through September 13, 2026.

South Street Seaport Museum announced ELEMENTS OF WONDER: WHEN NATURE BECOMES ART, a free outdoor photography exhibition by Australian photographer Jon McCormack, opening April 22, 2026, on the cobblestone streets at 207–211 Water Street.

NYFA and NYC's Dept. of Cultural Affairs announced 129 recipients of the 2026 Queens Arts Fund, distributing $493,350 in grants to Queens-based artists, collectives, and small nonprofits across disciplines.

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will host a Community Day event. The program will include art walks, workshops, and a live podcast. The event will take place in Summit.

Lincoln Center's Big Umbrella Festival, running April 10–26, 2026, will present free and choose-what-you-pay performances centered on neurodiverse audiences, featuring local and international artists across sensory-based and interactive events.

CityPlace Doral will debut its new seasonal art installation, “Summer Lovin’,” on May 15, 2026, transforming the open-air center into a vibrant, interactive summer destination.

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art announced its 2026 Carle Honors honorees, recognizing Bryan Collier, Ellen Michelson, the International Youth Library, Claudia Bedrick, and Robert L. Forbes at a September 17 gala in New York City.

Lori Shumpert was promoted to Director of Events at the Raleigh Convention Center, bringing over 18 years of experience in large-scale event management. She began her new role on April 4.

L'Alliance New York will present Comic Arts Fest April 24-26, featuring graphic novelists Charles Burns, Frank Quitely, and more in talks, masterclasses, screenings, and signings. Day passes start at $20.

A free 3-day Bruce Springsteen exhibition in Alexandria, VA features rare fine art photography, vintage posters, and autographed memorabilia. May 2026.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

This week's theater news spans continents and crosses languages — quite literally. In New York, Rattlestick Theater announces a meaningful tribute to one of Off-Broadway's greatest champions, renaming its West Village home in honor of the late playwright Terrence McNally, while Broadway Cares celebrates the generosity of the theater community with a record-breaking fundraising run on Governors Island. Across the Atlantic, the beloved West End hit Paddington the Musical prepares to bring its score to audiences worldwide with an eagerly anticipated cast recording release. And speaking of reaching audiences worldwide, BroadwayWorld announces a major expansion of its multilingual platform, now available in 20 languages ahead of a landmark year for international visitors to the U.S. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the theater community is grappling with hard questions about legacy, accountability, and who gets to define excellence, as the city's storied Jeff Awards face growing calls for reform.

As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.