Garrison Keillor, Paula Poundstone & Aries Spears to Perform at Florida Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
The Florida Theatre in Jacksonville announced three upcoming comedy shows featuring Garrison Keillor with Erica Rhodes, Paula Poundstone, and Aries Spears, known for MAD TV and his widely streamed podcast.
State Theatre New Jersey's A NIGHT IN LIGHTS Gala Raises Over $304,000
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey's Annual Benefit Gala raised more than $304,000 to support arts access programs, including free veteran tickets and subsidized school performances, while presenting inaugural Spotlight Awards to a jazz educator and a master electrician.
BLUE MAN GROUP Lottery and Student Rush Tickets to Open for Atlanta Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Broadway in Atlanta announced Lucky Seat lottery and student rush ticket options for Blue Man Group's limited three-show engagement at the Fox Theatre, with $39 lottery and $36 student rush tickets available.
HORIZON SOUNDS OF THE CITY Free Concert Series to Feature Kenny Lattimore, Kurtis Blow & More at NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
NJPAC's free outdoor HORIZON SOUNDS OF THE CITY series will return to Chambers Plaza in Newark, featuring Kenny Lattimore, Kurtis Blow, CimaFunk, Vivian Green, Nice & Smooth, SPINALL, and a Tribute to Mtume.
Emma Nissen to Make Myron's at The Smith Center Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Jazz-pop artist Emma Nissen, known for her viral 'Jesus and Jazz' style and over 200 million video views, will make her Smith Center debut at Myron's in Las Vegas, co-presented by Danny Zelisko Presents.
THE DO OVER to Make Hollywood Fringe Debut With Rachel Austin's Solo Show
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Rachel Austin's THE DO OVER, a comedic disco solo show about grief and loss, will make its world premiere at the LGBT Center on McCadden as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
LA Children's Chorus to Launch 40th Anniversary West Coast Tour with Free Pasadena Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
The Grammy-winning Los Angeles Children's Chorus will kick off a 12-day West Coast Tour with a free public send-off concert in Pasadena before performing in Vancouver, Seattle, Eugene, and San Francisco.
INTO THE WOODS To Be Presented At Hill Country Community Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Hill Country Community Theatre announced details for an upcoming season of productions, with performances set to take place at its Texas venue.
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra to Launch MILESTONES Signature Series 2026-2027
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra announced its 2026-2027 Signature Series, titled Milestones, featuring five performances across venues including the Gem Theater, Folly Theater, and Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center.
MADDADDAM Full Cast Announced for National Ballet of Canada Revival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
The National Ballet of Canada announced casting for Wayne McGregor's MADDADDAM, inspired by Margaret Atwood's novel trilogy with a score by Max Richter, at Toronto's Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN to Continue at Hard Rock Atlantic City Through 2028
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Anthony J. Wilkinson signed a multi-year extension with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, bringing several MY BIG GAY ITALIAN productions to Sound Waves Theater through 2028, including a world premiere.
Interview: Elise Mestichelli - Chronicling the Competitive World of the Broadway Audition
by Donna Marie Nowak - Jun 8, 2026
South Jersey dancer brings viewers live experience and insights into auditioning for Broadway
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, URINETOWN & More Set fpr People's Light2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
People's Light in Malvern, PA announced its 2026/27 season, featuring five productions themed around family, including two Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, a rolling world premiere of LITTLE WOMEN, HARVEY, and URINETOWN.
Theater Mu and New Native Theatre Name MU TANG CLAN VOL 3 Playwright Cohort
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Theater Mu and New Native Theatre named four Twin Cities playwrights to the MU TANG CLAN Vol 3 incubator, supporting emerging AANHPI and Native American writers in developing full-length scripts.
Actors' Equity Association Endorses James Talarico for U.S. Senate
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Actors' Equity Association's National Council voted to endorse James Talarico's U.S. Senate campaign, marking the union's first-ever endorsement of a political candidate in Texas.
Photos: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Celebrates Tony Triumph at CATSQUERADE After-Party
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Cats: The Jellicle Ball celebrated its three Tony Award wins with a special CATSQUERADE watch party and after-party at Masquerade. Guests included Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Raúl Esparza, Chris Colfer, Law Roach, and the show's Tony-winning creative team. Check out photos of the event!
Photos: THE GUILTY In Rehearsal At the Donmar Warehouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
The Donmar Warehouse has released rehearsal photos for The Guilty, the world premiere play by Chloë Moss starring Russell Tovey. Directed by Punchdrunk founder Felix Barrett, the production runs June 20 through August 15.
THE COMEDY OF OPERA to Be Presented by Guild Opera Company at Flappers Comedy Club
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Guild Opera Company will present THE COMEDY OF OPERA at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, featuring comedic divas Diana Lucas and Gracie Moore alongside guest artists performing comic opera gems.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL ʻAUANA Releases New Single 'Kele ka Moana' Ahead of Album
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
BMG and Cirque du Soleil announced 'Kele ka Moana,' a new single from ʻAUANA written entirely in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, with the full soundtrack set for release next month.
LA DOLCE VITA: A SWEET TASTE OF SUMMER to Make Debut at The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Bronder Creative Productions will present the inaugural Operatini™: LA DOLCE VITA at The Green Room 42, featuring mezzo-soprano Marieke de Koker, soprano Mia Farinelli, and tenor Eric Sebek in an intimate opera and live music evening.
LOCKER ROOM TALK to Make World Premiere in Brooklyn After Boulder Readings
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Playwright Drake Susuras will bring his queer dramedy LOCKER ROOM TALK OR: HOW TO SURVIVE IN A 'STRAIGHT' MAN'S WORLD to Boulder's Dairy Arts Center before its world premiere at Brooklyn Art Haus.
Dru Hill and Mýa to Perform Together at NJPAC in Newark
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
R&B vocal group Dru Hill, featuring founding members SisQo, Nokio, and Jazz, will perform alongside GRAMMY Award-winning artist Mýa at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.
Sergio Azzolini Completes Vivaldi Bassoon Concerto Recording Project With New Album
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Bassoonist Sergio Azzolini will release Concerti per fagotto VI on July 3, completing his six-album survey of Antonio Vivaldi's bassoon concertos for the Vivaldi Edition. The recording features Azzolini and L'Onda Armonica performing the final concertos in the composer's surviving bassoon concerto catalogue.
Photos: JAGGED LITTLE PILL: THE MUSICAL at Center REP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
You can now get a first look at production photos from Alanis Morisette's Jagged Little Pill: The Musical performing at Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts.
SALUTE TO VIENNA New Year's Concert to Return to Ruth Eckerd Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
Ruth Eckerd Hall and Glatz Loft Concerts will present the Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert in Clearwater, featuring European singers, dancers, and a full orchestra on New Year's.
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