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Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
by Marina Kennedy - May 27, 2026


You are promised an inspiring, interesting and entertaining visit to New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center where the exhibition, 'Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance' is currently being presented. 

How Have Broadway Theater Sizes Changed Over the Years?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 24, 2026


xBroadway’s current theater capacity rules have not always been how they are now. The distinctions between Broadway, off-Broadway, and other types of venues have changed over the decades as the industry has evolved. 

MORE FOR MOM-Have a Great Meal Out
by Marina Kennedy - May 3, 2026


We have more dining ideas for moms and mom figures.  All around the city, restaurants are opening their doors to honor your loved one.

New Martha Graham Exhibit Will Open at the New York Library for the Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026


The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will open a large-scale exhibition exploring Martha Graham and her dance company, Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance. 

Interview: Katie Bender of INSTRUCTIONS FOR A SÉANCE at Fusebox at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - Apr 14, 2026


Audiences are in for a magical and provocative experience with Austin playwright and performer Katie Bender’s INSTRUCTIONS FOR A SEANCE. The show is part of Austin’s Fusebox Festival— five exhilarating days of live performance, art, film, music, dance, and theater all over the city. In the show Bender invites audiences into a space where theater, magic, and personal reckoning intersect.

New Play CASSATT to Open May 29 at Theatre West
by Gillian Blum - Apr 12, 2026


The new play Cassatt, written and directed by Arden Teresa Lewis, will run May 29-June 28 at Theatre West in Los Angeles, with performances at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays.

Review: CHICAGO at the Kennedy Center
by Mary Lincer - Apr 2, 2026


When the original production of Chicago opened on Broadway in 1975, its subtitle read “A Musical Vaudeville.” And as distinctively Bob Fosse-style as it was (and is in this excellent touring production of the 1996 revival), Chicago has always been a slight history of vaudeville.

THE GREAT GATSBY & More Lead Chicago's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026


Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top Chicago picks for Spring 2026!

Tamara Lawrance, Jamael Westman Will Lead AN IDEAL HUSBAND at Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026


Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announced the cast for AN IDEAL HUSBAND, directed by Nicholai La Barrie, running May 7–June 6, 2026, before transferring to Bristol Old Vic June 10–20.

Smoke Jazz Club Reveals May Line-up featuring Miles Davis Centennial Celebration, Billy Childs, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026


SMOKE Jazz Club has announced a line-up for the month of May 2026. Three artists celebrate their respective record releases: Steve Wilson Enduring Sonance, Jeremy Pelt Our Community Will Not Be Erased, and Billy Childs Triumvirate.

The Orinda Starlight Village Players Will Perform Agatha Christie's THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026


The Orinda Starlight Village Players will open their 43rd season with the Bay Area premiere of Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd on June 5th.

The Atlanta Opera Will Perform TURANDOT in Centennial Performance
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026


THE ATLANTA OPERA will stage a new production of TURANDOT, featuring a reimagined ending, opening April 25 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The production marks the centennial of the opera's premiere.

Review: THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS at Abbey Theatre
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Mar 15, 2026


As an expat in Dublin, it is easy to inhabit a 'Future Ready' version of the city. The tech hubs, the digital trends, and the fast-paced day-to-day consume us. We often walk these streets without digging into the history of the ground we stand on, treating the past as a distant backdrop rather than a foundation.

THE GOOD LUCK CLUB Comes to The National Archives of Ireland
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026


ANU Productions and The National Archives of Ireland have announced The Good Luck Club, a new off site theatre production marking the centenary of Ireland’s 1926 Census.

Milwaukee Rep to Celebrate Agatha Christie with THE AGATHA CHRISTIE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026


Milwaukee Repertory Theater is inviting Agatha Christie fans to step into a world of intrigue and unforgettable storytelling at Milwaukee Rep’s Agatha Christie Festival, a citywide celebration of Agatha Christie and her enduring legacy.

Denville Hall Marks 100th Anniversary with New Presidents and £26M Appeal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026


Denville Hall announces a £26 million centenary appeal and appoints Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Ian McKellen, and Daniel Radcliffe as new presidents in celebration of its 100th anniversary.

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK To Be Presented By Birmingham Village Players
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2026


Birmingham Village Players will present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, featuring a new adaptation that highlights Jewish identity and historical context. The show, starring young talents, runs from March 6-22, 2026.

Cast Set for MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026


Ma Rainey and her band return to The Goodman this spring in a major revival—and a reunion of two Chicago theater legends. Goodman Family Resident Director Chuck Smith directs August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom with Associate/Music Director Harry J. Lennix.

Review: Maude Maggart Thrilled with A TINY MATCH at Birdland Jazz
by Andrew Poretz - Jan 7, 2026


Cabaret star Maude Maggart thrilled with a beautiful, if short, annual New York appearance at a sold-out Birdland Jazz on December 29 with her newest show.

Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS to be Presented at El Portal Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025


El Portal Theatre will present Irving Berlin’s White Christmas on the Debbie Reynolds Mainstage, for six performances only.

Review: BESSIE COLEMAN, FEARLESS AND FREE at Children's Theatre Of Charlotte
by Vickie Evans - Nov 17, 2025


BESSIE COLEMAN, FEARLESS AND FREE was educational, inspiring, and uplifting. The storyline was impeccable, the cast was superb, and the use of technology enhanced the overall production. A great production for all ages.

Review: THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD at Different Stages
by Victoria Schwarz - Nov 17, 2025


From November 14 - December 6, Different Stages offers an evening of classic mystery and refined theatrical craft in poresnting Mark Shanahan’s adaption of Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD at The VORTEX Theatre in Austin.

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Will Launch Martha Graham Exhibit
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025


The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, located at Lincoln Center, will launch a new large-scale exhibition exploring Martha Graham and her Dance Company.

How Common Are Foreign Language Plays on Broadway? A Look at Translation Trends
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 23, 2025


While the large majority of plays that make it to Broadway were written in English, a small fraction of plays were originally penned in a different language and translated. 

Interview: CHAMBER MAGIC Star Steve Cohen on Manhattan’s Magical History and the Art of Wonder
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025


For more than two decades, magician Steve Cohen, known as “the Millionaires’ Magician”, has performed Chamber Magic inside the the Lotte New York Palace. In this interview, Cohen shares how his work connects to New York’s historic lineage of magicians soon to be honored in the NYPL exhibition The Mystery and Wonder: A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City.

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