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The Octagon Theatre, Bolton has announced that its Christmas show for 2026-27 will be Cinderella: A Fairy Tale, opening on Friday 20 November 2026. Learn more here!

​You can now get a first look at photos of 11 to Midnight, the world premiere dance story from the minds of Cost n’ Mayor (Austin & Marideth Telenko) and Hideaway Circus (Josh & Lyndsay Aviner), ahead of its first performance.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar will return this summer with a special limited run of his acclaimed, top-grossing Best of All Worlds Tour, joined by rock musician Rick Springfield. Check out dates and locations.

Ahead of its first performance, 11 to Midnight, the world premiere dance story from the minds of Cost n’ Mayor (Austin & Marideth Telenko) and Hideaway Circus, has revealed a seven week extension at the historic Orpheum Theatre.

General and Artistic Director James Robinson revealed three new appointments to run Seattle Opera’s departments of Artistic Administration & Planning and Programs & Partnerships.

See some of the best can't-miss events of 2026 that will sell out weeks in advance. This roundup features some of the biggest stars working in musical theater and cabaret right now. Check out this list and get your tickets before it's too late.

Ndlovu Youth Choir, the inspirational America's Got Talent finalist (Season 14), will make its Cincinnati debut at the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall.

Not long ago, I was sitting in a café in midtown Manhattan with Beth Morrisson, president and creative producer of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP). BMP has been pushing the boundaries of traditional opera for 20 years and is now sole curator, producer and presenter of the indie-opera/music theatre Prototype Festival, with performances through January 18 in New York City.

The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival (SASIFF) will launch its fourth season in 2026 with screenings of 28 movies, including an assortment of comedies, dramas, and documentaries. Check out the full lineup here.

Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “Proof” by David Auburn. The play was awarded the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Learn more about the production here!

What did our critic think of FESTIVAL MUSIKAL INDONESIA at EKI Foundation?

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including New Years Eve celebrations, Glee's Matthew Morrison in a new solo show, a celebration of golden age Broadway, and more.

Sydney on New Year’s Eve is the ultimate night of nights and Opera Australia is presenting two performances at the Sydney Opera House that promise soaring music, glamorous costumes and a touch of drama.

The national tour of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: LIVE ON STAGE, currently playing at the Covey Center for the Arts, is a true family affair. The antics of Snoopy and the other characters delight the smallest in the crowd, while the young and young alike are enamored by the simple storytelling and uplifting message.

Here are a few top cabaret shows and concerts to consider in NYC this week including Sandra Bernhard, Matthew Morrison (Glee, Hairspray original Broadway cast), drag, holiday jazz shows and more.

What did our critic think of PLAID TIDINGS at Artistry?

The Keegan Theatre has released production photos of Matthew J. Keenan’s AN IRISH CAROL, an original holiday tradition that has become one of DC’s holiday favorites over the past 15 years, playing December 11-28, 2025.

A new stage show, serving as a parody of the first two blockbuster Terminator films, is coming to the UK next year. Titled 'I’ll Be Back,' the one-hour solo show from Justine Malone previews in Oxford and Birmingham, before beginning its UK tour in Spring 2026.

Passim's Folk Collective and Boston-based arts organization The Opening Doors Project will present Voices Rising, a new joint series of free shows taking place across New England throughout 2025-2026.

The American Theatre of Actors will present A TOUCH OF SHAKESPEARE 2025 as a year-end program at the John Cullum Theatre, part of the American Theatre of Actors complex on West 54th Street.

The Rialto Theatre will present this year’s festive production, “Have Yourself a Very Big Band Christmas,” featuring the Cyprus Collective Big Band. Learn more here!

After a four year hiatus, Oak Cliff Carol will makes its way back to the storied streets of Oak Cliff. Told through R&B, Gospel, Pop and Rock music, the female focused adaptation of Dickens' classic reminds everyone of the true meaning of Christmas.

The Christmas season is a time to bask in the thrill of hope, and watching this year’s exquisite 25th anniversary special “Hope of the Season – Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir featuring Ruthie Ann Miles and Dennis Haysbert” is one of the best ways to slow down and truly take in the joys of Christmastime.

Your only wish this holiday season should be to see David Archuleta's Christmas show at Joe's Pub.