LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL to Feature Global Performers at 39th Annual Free Event
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
The Lowell Folk Festival announced additional performers for its 39th edition, including Tuvan throat-singing ensemble Alash, bluegrass group Authentic Unlimited, and jazz vocalist Catherine Russell, all performing free in downtown Lowell.
GOOD VIBRATIONS: A Celebration of the Beach Boys to Play The Public Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
The Public Theatre in Lewiston will present Good Vibrations: A Celebration of The Beach Boys for three performances only, featuring Jared Mancuso and Nick Gallardo alongside three musicians performing classic Beach Boys hits.
GET HAPPY! Judy Garland Celebration to Come to Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Westport Country Playhouse will present GET HAPPY!, a concert celebrating Judy Garland, featuring performer Jenna Pastuszek singing music from The Wizard of Oz, Carnegie Hall, and more, with musical supervision by Broadway veteran Joshua Zecher-Ross.
Henderson Behavioral Health to Launch Poppy Project Art Installation to Honor Veterans
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Henderson Behavioral Health launched The Poppy Project, a public art initiative featuring large fiberglass poppy flowers across Fort Lauderdale to honor veterans and raise funds for free mental health services through its VICTORY Program.
MIGRATION DIARY: NEW YORK CITY EDITION to Make World Premiere at La MaMa
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Romanian director Carmen Lidia Vidu's documentary theater work MIGRATION DIARY: NEW YORK CITY EDITION will have its world premiere at La MaMa, presented in collaboration with the Romanian Cultural Institute and the National Theatre of Bucharest.
Laguna Art Museum Names Rick Baker as New Director of Development
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Laguna Art Museum announced the appointment of Rick Baker as Director of Development. Baker brings over a decade of fundraising experience from organizations including the San Diego Symphony, Seattle Symphony, and Seattle International Film Festival.
Bob Dylan Live at Starlight to Feature Post-Show Fireworks Display
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Starlight Theater in Kansas City announced a complimentary fireworks show following its July 4 Bob Dylan concert, inviting attendees to stay after the performance to mark the holiday.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of GIRL, INTERRUPTED
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 5, 2026
The world premiere production of Girl, Interrupted written by Martyna Majok and based on the memoir by Susanna Kaysen, has officially opened at The Public Theater. Check out photos from opening night here!
WE OUTSIDE! A Brooklyn Juneteenth, Vol. IV to Return to Downtown Brooklyn
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
651 ARTS and The Soapbox Presents will bring back WE OUTSIDE! A Brooklyn Juneteenth, Vol. IV at The Plaza at 300 Ashland, featuring live performances, Black-owned vendors, food trucks, and family activities.
BEETLEJUICE Broadway Tour to Make South Bend Premiere at Morris Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
The Broadway touring production of BEETLEJUICE is set to make its South Bend premiere at the Morris Center, closing out the 25-26 Broadway in South Bend Series with five performances.
INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL to Return for 16th Edition with 90+ Artists Across Vancouver
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Indian Summer Festival will present its 16th annual edition across Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey, featuring comedy, live music, theatre, and literature under the theme Ragas for a Ruptured World.
BEYOND BAROQUE FESTIVAL to Launch 2026-27 Season at Early Music Seattle
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Early Music Seattle announced its 2026-27 BEYOND BAROQUE FESTIVAL season, featuring global ensembles, multidisciplinary programming, and milestone 50th Anniversary celebrations, with performances by Vox Luminis, Chanticleer, and Jordi Savall.
Photos: MOZART TO POP CHART Now Playing at The Cape Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
The Cape Playhouse has released production photos from MOZART TO POP CHART, now playing through June 20. Led by Nat Zegree and a company of Broadway performers and musicians, the theatrical concert explores the musical influences that connect classical works to contemporary popular music. Check out photos from the production.
BRAND 54: National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper to Open at Brand Library & Art Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Brand Associates and Brand Library & Art Center will present Brand 54, a national juried exhibition of works on paper selected from over 1,350 submissions, with a free public opening reception in Glendale, CA.
PARADE's Jack Roden to Make New York and London Solo Concert Debuts with MY DAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Jack Roden, known for his role as Frankie Epps in the national tour of PARADE, will make his solo concert debuts in New York City at 54 Below and in London at Crazy Coqs with MY DAYS.
AN AFTERNOON WITH DARLEY NEWMAN to Come to Charleston Gaillard Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Emmy-nominated PBS host Darley Newman will appear at the Charleston Gaillard Center for a conversation on Revolutionary-era history and storytelling, co-presented with SC250 Charleston.
GOOD LOVELIES 20th Anniversary Holiday Concert to Return to Massey Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Juno Award-winning Canadian vocal harmony trio Good Lovelies will perform their annual Christmas Concert at Toronto's Massey Hall, marking 20 years as a band with holiday classics and original music.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and U. S. Steel to Launch Mon Valley Community Partnership
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and U. S. Steel announced a new partnership to expand music education and community programming in Braddock, PA, including free family concerts, chamber music events at Carnegie One, and Mon Valley student transportation support.
DEATH BECOMES HER Tickets to Go on Sale for Playhouse Square Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical comedy DEATH BECOMES HER go on sale for its three-week engagement at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, where the national tour will launch.
Portland Center Stage Enters Final Phase of $9 Million 'Save PCS' Campaign
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Portland Center Stage has raised over $7 million of its $9 million 'Save PCS' campaign goal, with $1.2 million still needed to secure an operating reserve and ensure the theater's long-term stability.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Edinburgh Fringe Benefits Zoom Gathering
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will host a Zoom community gathering on navigating the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, featuring a director, publicist, and solo actress sharing costs, challenges, and firsthand experience.
A NEW BRAIN to Close Arc Stages' 2025-2026 Season on the Community Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Arc Stages' Community Stage in Pleasantville, NY, will present William Finn's A NEW BRAIN, directed by Rena Gavigan, as the final production of its 2025-2026 season.
THE PANSY CRAZE, Hosted by Mason Alexander Park, Debuts on Audible
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
THE PANSY CRAZE, a six-episode queer history variety show hosted by Mason Alexander Park, is now streaming exclusively on Audible, featuring guests Laverne Cox, Lea DeLaria, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Evan Rachel Wood.
UNSUNG: The Accidental Villains of History to Make Toronto Fringe Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
UNSUNG: The Accidental Villains of History, a comedy musical that reimagines historical disasters, will make its Toronto Fringe debut at Theatre Passe Muraille with an expanded cast after acclaimed runs in Ottawa, Winnipeg, and London.
QUESTING THROUGH LIFE to Open at Toronto Fringe Festival With 10-Foot Dragon Puppet
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Dodo Tree Productions will present QUESTING THROUGH LIFE at Soulpepper's Weyni Mengesha Theatre as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival. The youth-led fantasy-drama, written and directed by 17-year-old Tanya Yong, features a tabletop RPG campaign that begins controlling the real world.
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