Music in May

There is plenty of fun to be had in this light-hearted musical.

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.

Off The Lane will present Mauzy, a bluegrass-infused folk tale set in 1929 Appalachia, directed by Rachel Sabo-Hedges, blending the supernatural with themes of grief, faith, and desire.

Fertile Ground 2026 wrapped up last weekend, and on the whole, it was fantastic. I saw 17 shows, which included readings of plays by well-known local playwrights, new works by rising stars, and some fun genre-bending original performances. Here are my notes about the final set. If you missed my first two review roundups, find them here and here.

Dibuk – The Musical opens April 23 at Teatro Sérgio Cardoso for a limited run through May 31, 2026. Inspired by S. An-sky’s classic The Dybbuk, or Between Two Worlds, one of the most important works of Yiddish theater, the production reimagines the tragic love story of Leah and Hanan — often called the “Romeo and Juliet” of Jewish drama. Directed by Marcelo Klabin, the musical blends drama, music, dance and circus elements, with traditional Jewish dance at the heart of the storytelling. Featuring 31 actors, 44 original songs and a large-scale visual production, the show runs Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 4 PM.

The Glimmerglass Festival, in collaboration with Opera Saratoga, Finger Lakes Opera, and Seagle Festival, will present a tour of the production HAPPY END.

Troupe has announced the world premiere of Simon Reade's new stage adaptation of Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky by Patrick Hamilton. Learn more here!

A joyful revival that reanimates the spirit of the show that once jolted Broadway.

California Symphony, led by Artistic and Music Director Donato Cabrera and Executive Director Lisa Dell, has unveiled its 2026-2027 season, celebrating 40 years of bringing orchestral music to the Bay Area.

For all those operagoers tired of classics set in rodeos, Las Vegas or on a space station (Paris has a BOHEME of that ilk), Otto Schenk’s production for ARABELLA, with stage design by Gunther Schneider Siemssen, dating back to 1983, will be a relief. It features a return to “old Vienna,” including an Act II ballroom scene that’s as welcoming as a sacher torte.

Opera Saratoga — the Capital Region's only professional opera company — is celebrating its 65th anniversary with its eyes firmly on the future, with a modern new minimalism that makes room for maximum drama.   

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.

For years, Broadway musicals have spawned multiple film adaptations, from the early days of cinema to Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story. Take a look at our list of 15 musicals that have danced their way to the screen more than once!

For those looking for a laugh, come to The Dormer House on Thursday, July 10 at 4:00 p.m., when Suzanne Dawson presents Charles “Chic” Sale’s The Specialist and other vaudeville routines.

Step through the revolving door of 1928 Berlin and into a world of glamour, longing, and quiet desperation as Alchemy Theatre brings the rarely staged musical GRAND HOTEL to life at ZACH Theatre’s Whisenhunt Stage.

The New York Theater Festival is presenting the premiere of an original musical written and directed by Lizzie Osmeña O'Rourke, a 17-year-old high school student at Saint Ann's School and Juilliard Pre-College, a public debut in the heart of New York's theater scene.

Despite having to shut down their last production during the start of the pandemic, Narrows Community Theater will present the beloved musical, 42nd Street, to its Bay Ridge Brooklyn stage this weekend.

​​​​​​​The Blue Hill Troupe, New York City's only philanthropic musical theater group, will close its 101st season with a production of The Grand Duke; or, The Statutory Duel-Gilbert & Sullivan's final collaboration. Learn more!

The Catalina Museum for Art & History will present the 38th Annual Avalon Silent Film Showcase, one of the longest-running celebrations of silent film in the world. This year's event spans two days, Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17, 2025, offering rare screenings, live music and expert commentary in two iconic Avalon venues.

Chicago Opera Theater has unveiled its 2025/26 Season. The season centers around three operas never before seen in Chicago and more. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA has revealed its 2025-26 season programming, spotlighting music by John Adams, Carlos Simon and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.

Brick Presbyterian Church continues its 2024-25 Worship & Arts concert series with a recital by organist Raymond Nagem, featuring works by César Franck, Jeanne Demessieux, and Elfrida Andrée, on Tuesday, April 1 at 7:00 PM at The Brick Presbyterian Church, 1140 Park Avenue, Manhattan.

Student Blogger Piper Greisl recently performed in a production of 'Cabaret' in Tallahassee, Florida. In this article, she reflects on her personal experience in the show, as well as the importance of pieces of art like 'Cabaret'.

Ukrainian Contemporary Music Festival has revealed its 2025 festival 'Letters and Notes' at the Dimenna Center in New York City. See full programming and see how to purchase tickets.