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Tony Trischka is widely regarded as the consummate banjo artist and one of the most influential figures in the roots music world. For more than fifty years, his innovative stylings have inspired generations of bluegrass and acoustic musicians, expanding the expressive possibilities of the five-string banjo while honoring its deep traditions. At the center of Trischka’s musical life stands one towering influence: Earl Scruggs.

New York City Center and Flamenco Festival will present the 25th Flamenco Festival. This landmark edition celebrates these deep ties with an incredible two-week lineup of legends and rising stars direct from Spain.

With Ariana Grande returning to the stage in Sunday in the Park with George, here is our roundup of theater “kids” who we would love to see return to their stage roots!

The CUNY Dance Initiative will present the premiere of Elodie Dufroux's first full-length contemporary dance work, UN-spoken, at Tribeca Performing Arts Center.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will conclude its season with Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash. This musical tribute showcases the legendary Johnny Cash's iconic songs.

In anticipation of her debut jazz album, Genna With A G, on March 20, Giampaolo will also celebrate with an album launch party on March 19 at Fourth Stage at the NAC in Ottawa. Her first single, 'I Wanna Fly,” will be released on March 8.

The Parisian venue becomes the home of this internationally recognised Techno brand, offering an immersive journey across 12 hours, two floors, and four rooms.

Minjeong Kim's historical play is set to open this March following a critically acclaimed 2024 run at King's Head Theatre – now with live Gayageum accompaniment. Learn more here!

What did our critic think of DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS AT CONSTELLATION THEATRE COMPANY at Atlas Performing Arts Center?

Ross Harding has announced additional 2026 UK tour dates for his ongoing The Blood & The Blues tour. The South African guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter will perform across England throughout the year in solo acoustic, unplugged band, and full electric formats.

The Toronto Premiere of Queen Maeve, written by two-time Governor General's Award-winner Judith Thompson will have its Toronto debut in Tarragon's Mainspace.

Playwright Tracy Letts is exploring the relationship between his family background and his theater work in an exclusive clip from a new episode of Finding Your Roots. Check it out now.

The 49th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival, presented by GE Vernova, will return for a full two-day and two-stage weekend experience on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

Nick Jonas, most recently seen on Broadway in The Last Five Years, has released his brand new solo album, Sunday Best. Spanning 11 tracks, Sunday Best marks Jonas’s first solo project in nearly five years. Listen to it now.

KMFA Classical 89.5 has announced The Declaration Project Community Showcase on February 22, featuring performances by local artists and organizations inspired by the community's perspectives on America's founding ideals.

Aidan Cleary and Labhaoise Magee have been announced as the new leaders of Origin Theatre Company, set to bring fresh vision to the theater's future productions.

Music Worcester will present the Grammy nominated Catherine Russell & Sean Mason Duo in an intimate and soulful jazz performance at the BrickBox Theater at JMAC on Thursday, March 26. 

If you’re looking for a theatrical experience that leaves you breathless, CADEL: LUNGS ON LEGS is it. After an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this interesting and innovative one man show has landed in Australia to delight everyone, from cycling fans to theatrer fans and everyone in between.

Bristol Old Vic's executive partnership of Artistic Director NANCY MEDINA and newly appointed Executive Director Rebecca Dawson has outlined the ways Bristol Old Vic is delivering on the organisation's commitment to support theatre-makers of the future, and champion stories from the South West in a string of announcements that coincide with the Theatre's 260th anniversary year.

Nick Jonas, most recently seen on Broadway in The Last Five Years, visited The Tonight Show this week for a performance of his recently released single, “Gut Punch.' Check out the full performance now.

 Lyric Opera of Chicago will Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz’s El último sueño de Frida y Diego. What unfolds is a dreamlike journey through memory, passion, and everything they created together — both on canvas and in life.

Kevin Kline is returning to his stage roots in the first trailer for American Classic, the theater-themed comedy series starring the Tony and Academy Award-winner.

Following sold-out seasons in London and across the UK, the critically acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof is set to tour Australia in 2026, with its inaugural premiere season at Theatre Royal Sydney from July 2026.

brooklynONE productions has unveiled its 2026 Mainstage Season, marking the company's 20th anniversary with an ambitious lineup of contemporary plays that reflect its Brooklyn roots.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Shaun Michael McNamara, the Owner and Artistic Director of All Puppet Players, a hilarious puppet theatre company for adults in Phoenix. Our conversation was a great deal of fun.