Longborough Festival Opera has appointed conductor Christopher Ward as its new Music Director from the 2027 season. Ward succeeds Anthony Negus, who has been Music Director of Longborough Festival Opera for more than two decades.
Short Attention Span Theatre will present an evening of six new short plays at the Gilded Saloon in Edinburgh on April 1, 2026. The event features a lineup of award-winning writers, including a Carnegie-nominated author and a newly published novelist. The plays, which cover genres from comedy to horror, offer a unique theatrical experience ahead of the main Fringe season. This showcase highlights the talents of established and emerging writers, providing a platform for innovative and diverse sto
The 10th Annual L.A. Get Down Festival is a celebration of Los Angeles' arts communities through spoken word in honor of U.S. National Poetry Month. Learn more here!
Dorset Theatre Festival has unveiled its 49th Main Stage Summer Season. The four-show lineup includes Deceived, a chilling new adaptation of the classic thriller Gaslight, and more.
The 33rd Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) will present awards to six women for their significant contributions to theatre on March 26, 2026. The event, featuring a Champagne GALA and Awards Ceremony, will take place at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Hosted by Ted Lange and Florence LaRue, the evening will celebrate the achievements of individuals including posthumous Infinity Award winners Carmen De Lavallade and Diane Ladd. The ceremony will commence with a recep
Running from 7-30 August 2026, this year's Edinburgh International Festival will present 24 days of world-class performances selected for their artistic and cultural resonance across opera, theatre, music and dance.
The 2026 Sydney Writers' Festival has announced its program , delivering 200+ events from 250+ authors to transform Sydney into a week-long celebration of storytelling, 17–24 May.
Renowned ventriloquist Jeff Dunham will bring his Artificial Intelligence tour to Denver's Bellco Theatre, showcasing his unique comedic talent with his famous ensemble of characters.
Three talented high school seniors from Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach have received Palm Beach Symphony's 2026 Lisa Bruna B-Major Award. Violinist Michael Li was awarded first place, pianist Josefina Ezcurra placed second and violinist Elias Cohen placed third.
The Cumberland Theatre Stars of Tomorrow Youth Program will present ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA, a musical adaptation of the beloved book and film, featuring classic and new songs. The show runs from March 5-8, 2026.
The American Music Institute will welcome Natalie Man to its faculty. Ms Man will be available starting in March on Tuesdays at AMI's Clarendon Hills Campus. She brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to AMI's Harp program.
TheaterWorksUSA will present THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM at the MAC, offering a theatrical journey through space for family audiences.
Portland State University's Theater Arts program will present the electrifying Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and an explosive score by Duncan Sheik.
The Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton will present a series of Youth programs in spring 2026, continuing its tradition of fostering creativity and education in the arts.
The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will present five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for emerging artists to submit applications for the Winning Works Choreographic Competition.
Dances Patrelle will present IN DANCE, FRANCIS PATRELLE, a ballet festival from March 27-29, 2026, at MMAC, celebrating the legacy of the late founder, Francis Patrelle. The event features three diverse ballets, including a world premiere.
Four fading Broadway stars, desperate for the spotlight, insert themselves into a controversy surrounding a small-town prom-with hilarious results-in the musical comedy 'The Prom,' Feb. 13-22, at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus.
Christian Reif has been appointed the new General Music Director of Wuppertaler Bühnen und Sinfonieorchester, starting his role in the 2027/28 season. Reif, a GRAMMY Award-winning conductor, will transition from his current positions in Sweden and Minnesota.
59E59 Theaters will present eight diverse UK productions at the Brits Off Broadway 2026 festival, showcasing a range of dramatic and comedic works.
Men at Work and Toad the Wet Sprocket will be live in concert at The BayCare Sound with special guest Shonen Knife.
Cape Ann Symphony will present the MOODS OF THE SEA concert, featuring mezzo-soprano Alexandra Dietrich. This special performance is part of the symphony's 25/26 season, showcasing a blend of classical music and oceanic themes.
Ballet Hispánico School will present the 2026 Pro-Up Intensive from June 16-27, offering young dancers a chance to explore choreography and dance-making with renowned choreographer Rena Butler.
Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) has announced the appointment of Susan Speidel as the company's first Youth in Arts Director. This landmark position was established through the generous support of LONJ Trustee Shari Loe.
Susan Speidel joins Light Opera of New Jersey as its inaugural Youth in Arts Director, a role supported by trustee Shari Loe to enhance arts accessibility for young audiences. Speidel will focus on developing educational programs and partnerships to engage Youth in the arts.
Bristol Riverside Theatre will present (120 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007)! Alibi, a sharp and stylish adaptation of legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, begins previews May 27 at Bristol Riverside Theatre, with Opening Night on May 29. See photos from the production.
