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Miss Maybell & Her Ragtime Romeos celebrated the release of Under the Midnight Moon with an infectious set of newly unearthed ragtime, blues, and early jazz. Brilliant musicianship, irresistible energy, and forgotten songs made for a fabulous set.

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced new casting for its West End production of Matilda The Musical. Matt Corner, Amy Ross, and Lucy St. Louis will join Jon Robyns, alongside a new company of adult and child performers.

Francesca Moody Productions announced its first full season of work at London's The Other Palace, marking a significant expansion for the production company.

Ms. Kander has set herself a high bar indeed, writing at a level to match one of the early Sketch Comedy era’s most famous duos, and she absolutely nails it.  It helps, too, that we have a perfect cast for this run: in the role of Elaine herself, Lori Vega is edgy, scalpel-sharp, and as proud and brassy as can be. As Mike, Riley Shanahan yields readily to Vega’s Elaine May; his initial awkwardness and cluelessness is endearing, and his return to May, years later, acknowledges the debt he owed to her.

TWELFTH NIGHT is a fast-paced farce that may occasionally edge a tad over the top, but it is well designed, well staged and well presented. The action often, approaching if not achieving slap stick in its nature, was well received and enjoyed by a diverse audience. And let's just say that all's well that ends well. Pun most definitely intended.

Following acclaimed runs at London's Bush Theatre and in the West End, Benedict Lombe's Shifters makes its North American premiere at Cherry Lane Theatre. Heather Agyepong reprises her Olivier Award-nominated performance opposite Daniel Ezra. Read the reviews.

The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation awarded $15,000 to Sarasota Orchestra to support its Young Person's Concerts program, which reaches nearly 9,000 fourth and fifth grade students annually.

Seattle Theatre Group announced its 2026/27 Performing Arts Series, featuring 15 performances spanning jazz, dance, global music, and theatre, including a newly commissioned work from Perfume Genius and Kate Wallich.

CAP UCLA will present Edgar Arceneaux and Frank Lawson's PLACE IS THE SPACE at The Nimoy, a four-hour immersive performance blending live jazz, theatrical storytelling, and multimedia design inspired by Sun Ra.

Open-Door Playhouse will present Charlotte, a new play by Wesleyan University student Sasha Cohen, exploring a father's search for help for his trans daughter and a confrontation with his past.

The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival will pair 10 high school students with 10 senior residents of the NoHo Senior Arts Colony in an 8-week storytelling program culminating in a public showcase.

Aren Der Hacopian, a senior arts executive with over 20 years of experience at Seattle Opera, was named Executive Director of the Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts following a nationwide search.

DIRECT FROM SWEDEN: THE MUSIC OF ABBA is set to perform at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, featuring Swedish singers and musicians performing hits including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, and Waterloo.

What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre?

Brightwork newmusic will present 'New Music Game Night!' at Sierra Madre Playhouse, featuring game-inspired works by four LA-based composers and audience participation opportunities.

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced two upcoming events: THE LEGEND OF KORRA IN CONCERT, featuring a live symphonic performance, and Neil deGrasse Tyson – Astronomy Bizarre, both at Muriel Kauffman Theatre in Kansas City.

Robert Strand's debut play THE SPARKLE IN THE GREY, directed by Renée Hewitt, drew emotional reactions at the Chain Theatre Summer One-Act Festival in New York, with two performances remaining.

New England Conservatory will present nearly 800 free events, many livestreamed, featuring guest artists Hilary Hahn, Dave Holland, and Christian McBride alongside faculty and student performers at Jordan Hall.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art will present ALEJANDRO T. ACIERTO: MODEL HOME, an installation-based exhibition addressing urban development, displacement, and environmental impact in the Phoenix metro area.

Mark St. Germain's philosophical thriller AMCHITKA, his 20th play to premiere in the Berkshires, will receive its world premiere at Chester Town Hall Theatre, directed by Julianne Boyd.

Chicago's Bach in the City announced its upcoming season, featuring three period-instrument concerts at DePaul University and St. Vincent de Paul Church, alongside harpsichordist Jason Moy's promotion to co-music director.

When we hum along, dance, applaud or whatever (folks in the up close Get Down section probably have more opportunity to, you know, get down), the connection to the story and to its themes feels that much more immediate.

This stylish 80-minute whodunnit brims with dark humour and top-notch performances.

PHILADANCO! returns to The Joyce Theater featuring a world premiere by Rennie Harris, two NY premieres, and the 25th anniversary revival of Christopher Huggins' Enemy Behind the Gates.

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra announced four new Special Performances for its 2026/27 season, featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma, jazz vocalist Samara Joy, K-pop artist Wendy from Red Velvet, and a live orchestral screening of Ocean with David Attenborough.