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Sarasota Orchestra's Harmony Gallery to Present Six Exhibitions in New Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026


Sarasota Orchestra announced six juried exhibitions for its Harmony Gallery, featuring local artists and collaborations with the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition and Booker High School's arts program.

SOUND WITHIN Trio to Bring Bill Evans Tribute to Jamestown, RI
by Rachel Stone - Aug 6, 2026


Pianist Randy Ingram will perform music from his Bill Evans tribute album with trio alumni Joe La Barbera and Rufus Reid at the Jamestown Arts Center, presented by Puddingstone Music.

Review: TAO OF GLASS, @sohoplace
by Franco Milazzo - Jul 31, 2026


Six years after its debut in Manchester, My Neighbour Totoro director Phelim McDermott takes centre stage in this emotionally piercing collaboration with iconic composer Philip Glass to London.

THE REMARKABLE RESIGNATION OF DR. JOYCELYN ELDERS to Open at The Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2026


Tickets are on sale for the world premiere production, part of The Rep's 2026 golden SummerStage season in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Previews: CELEBRATING A DECADE OF GRACE at Lincoln Park Outdoor Stage
by Steve Sucato - Jul 28, 2026


Celebrated as Ohio Contemporary Ballet's (OCB) quintessential ballerina and featured in many of the company's most memorable pas de deux over the past several years, dancer Kelly Korfhage will take her final bow with the company this Saturday, August 1, 2026.

PURPLE RAIN Will Open on Broadway in Spring 2027
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2026


Let's go crazy! BroadwayWorld has just learned that 42 years to the day since Prince’s legendary film premiered, and three weeks since the album re-entered the Billboard 200, the stage adaptation of PURPLE RAIN will arrive on Broadway. PURPLE RAIN will premiere next spring at the Majestic Theatre, beginning previews on  Friday, March 12, 2027, and officially opening on Monday, April 12, 2027. We have all of the details here!

QUEER HISTORY: CHANTEYS AND SAILORS to Be Presented at South Street Seaport Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026


South Street Seaport Museum will present QUEER HISTORY: CHANTEYS AND SAILORS, featuring the Ranzo Boys, a trans maritime trio exploring queer narratives of the Golden Age of Sail through folk music, sea chanteys, and storytelling.

Review: KT Sullivan K.O.'s I'M GLAD I'M NOT YOUNG ANYMORE at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 24, 2026


The Lady knows cabaret and the proof is in the performance.

Macy Gray and More Set for The Assembly Leamington Spa 100th Anniversary Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026


AGMP Concerts will present a series of performances at The Assembly in Leamington Spa to mark the venue's 100th anniversary, featuring Macy Gray, The Blockheads, Trevor Horn & His Band, Incognito, and The Ordinary Boys.

Interview: John Alexander of New film COPELAND and the journey of Stewart Copeland!
by Shanti M Kennedy - Jul 11, 2026


Stewart Copeland is harnessed in COPELAND, weaving a web of whimsical opportunities that he expertly spun into reality. With a knack for saying yes to outlandish ideas and running with them, he has transformed his dreams into tangible achievements.

Did You Know That These Broadway Shows Are Written By Married Couples?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 26, 2026


Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations. 

The Fascinating Backstory to LA CAGE AUX FOLLES’ Creation — and Why ‘Lawsuits Ensued’
by Michael Gioia - Jul 2, 2026


The 1983 Broadway musical 'La Cage aux Folles' was almost a project titled 'The Queen of Basin Street,' with music by Maury Yeston and direction by Mike Nichols.

Feature: FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS WELCOMES AWARD-WINNING MENTALIST DUO MIND2MIND FOR EXCLUSIVE RESIDENCY
by Debbie Hall - Jun 29, 2026


Fontainebleau Las Vegas invites audiences to experience the impossible as internationally acclaimed mentalist duo MIND2MIND performs their exclusive residency at the resort's intimate Azul lounge.

HOME: DEPARTURE AND RETURN to Launch 92NY Harkness Mainstage 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026


92NY's Harkness Dance Center announced its 2026/27 Harkness Mainstage Series, featuring Trisha Brown Dance Company, Doug Varone and Dancers, and an inaugural Dance on Film Festival.

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Original Cast Spooktacular Tour is Coming to Patchogue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026


Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts announced a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, featuring original 'Magenta' actress Patricia Quinn, with a live shadow cast, costume contest, and VIP meet-and-greet available.

Video: Watch Jake Bell, LORT and More Accept 2026 Special Tony Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026


The Tony Awards Administration Committee presented the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin. Watch their acceptance speeches here!

Multicultural Arts Center to Present Free 2026 Summer Series in Cambridge
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026


The Multicultural Arts Center announced its 2026 Summer Series, featuring four free performances in East Cambridge's Centanni Park celebrating music, dance, storytelling, and global cultural traditions.

A History of Broadway Proshots and Screen Adaptations
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 31, 2026


What is a pro-shot and how is it different than an adapted film? Pro-shot is an abbreviation for professionally shot, denoting a stage play that was captured in its native habitat: a theatre. In general, a pro-shot seeks to film the exact experience that audience members would have at a live performance of the show, in contrast with a feature film which actually adapts the piece into a new form, including different locations, the removal of theatrical aesthetic, and changes to make the script work as a film as opposed to as a live theatrical show.

Review: CACTUS FLOWER at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - May 4, 2026


The air at New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park is thick with the scent of high-end buffet favorites and the electric hum of a sold-out crowd. The curtain has risen on a revival of the 1960s Broadway classic Cactus Flower, and if the opening week's standing ovations are any indication, Kansas City has another bona fide hit on its hands.

A History of Musicals About Friendship
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 10, 2026


Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Will Come to Bristol Riverside Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026


Bristol Riverside Theatre will present REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES by Josefina López, following five Latina seamstresses navigating identity, immigration, and self-worth, directed by Cuban American theater artist Leyma López.

2026 Tony Honors Go To 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin and Loren Plotkin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026


The Tony Awards Administration Committee will present the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin.

South Street Seaport Museum Will Present Sea Chanteys & Maritime Music Aboard Tall Ship Wavertree
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026


South Street Seaport Museum announced the return of its IN-PERSON SEA CHANTEYS AND MARITIME MUSIC program aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree, featuring a monthly sea-song sing-along hosted by a local artist.

Review: Hubbard Street Dance Has (Re)Discovered Its Voice
by Audrey Pettit - Apr 8, 2026


Hubbard Street's playful and eclectic winter program marks the company's return to its American roots.

Interview: Samuel Fröler, Kim Sulocki, 'Ankan' Johansson And Anki Albertsson
by Annette Stolt - Apr 1, 2026


In 2010, Spamalot was first performed in Sweden and now it's time again. On September 25th, it will premiere at the Nöjesteatern in Malmö. Remaining from the original Swedish production are musical veterans Kim Sulocki as the valet Patsy and Anki Albertsson who will once again play Lady of the Lake. Otherwise, a completely new ensemble where Samuel Fröler portrays King Arthur and 'Ankan' Johansson takes on Sir Robin.

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