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Caramoor will present a diverse lineup of eight classical, jazz, and folk concerts this spring, alongside the launch of its new 'Beyond the Music' series featuring yoga, teas, and talks.

Get a first look inside rehearsals of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao—Marco Antonio Rodríguez’s world-premiere English-language stage adaptation of Junot Díaz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, directed by Wendy Mateo.

Tanglewood has revealed the details of its 2026 season, opening in late June and continuing to Labor Day weekend. The schedule brings many of the world’s most exciting musicians to the beautiful Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts.

Guild Festival Theatre has announced the transition of artistic leadership. Current Co-Artistic Directors, Helen Juvonen and Tyler J. Seguin, who have led the company together since 2019, will both be moving on to new opportunities this year.

The show must go on! During a recent performance of Maybe Happy Ending, the show experienced technical difficulties and Dez Duron, who plays crooner Gil Brentley, was on hand to entertain the audience. Check out the video here!

A journey through time and memory, Ballad Lines must be one of the most exciting new musicals to hit the stage in some time. We follow Sarah, an American queer woman, as she dives headfirst into her family’s roots. Through the centuries, the same melodies come back to link the women who came before her. It’s a story about female anger, patriarchal conflict, sacrifice, and the deep cathartic pull of feminine energy. Blending traditional folk music from Scotland, Ireland, and the Appalachian mountains with standard pop, Finn Anderson and Tania Azevedo write a visceral reminder of the power of choice.

Community Arts Music Association (CAMA) of Santa Barbara will conclude its 2025-26 Masterseries at the Lobero Theatre on March 12 with a special performance by the acclaimed Sphinx Virtuosi.

Ingrid Bjørnov's 'Bjørnov Tar Det Piano' is that rare theatrical experience where simplicity becomes profundity, where childlike melodies carry the weight of a lifetime.

Two of Maryland's top professional dance companies—Ballet Theatre of Maryland and Full Circle Dance Company—will unite this spring in a performance that explores ideas of heritage and legacy, with special focus on the contributions of women.

Passim and Arrow Street Arts will launch a new concert series in Cambridge featuring folk and roots artists. The series will include performances by Jonatha Brooke, Mark Erelli, Mary Gauthier, and a celebration honoring Passim’s Matt Smith.

Greenway Arts Alliance will present the world premiere production of THE CIRCLE, a tragicomic play written by Stacey Martino Rivera and directed by D.W. Jacobs. The production will feature original music composed by Germaine Franco and will be staged at Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles.

It's time to meet Broadway's best on The Muppet Show tonight! With the new special now streaming, we have rounded up some of the best of Broadway talent during the show's original run.

Opening Night of The Wiz at Broadway San Jose was dazzling, the kind of evening that reminds you why musical theater, at its best, feels communal, electric, and alive. From the moment the curtain rose, the production burst onto the stage with color, rhythm, and unmistakable joy, offering a vibrant and imaginative retelling of Dorothy’s journey from Kansas to Oz.

Greenway Arts Alliance will present the World Premiere Production of The Circle, A TragiComic Play written by Stacey Martino Rivera, directed by D.W. Jacobs.

Tony Award winner Darren Criss will help kick off Music’s Biggest Day as host of the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 1. He is also set to perform alongside his Maybe Happy Ending co-star, Helen J Shen.

This history gives context to the legacies of theatrical dynasties—considered to consist of at least three subsequent generations of theatre creators. In 2026, there is a stigma around any successful professional who follows a parent into their line of work, with this being seen as a pattern of nepotism.

Celebrating what ballet can be. Ballet Rogue returns to the Adelaide Fringe in 2026 with ‘Beyond Ballet Gala'. After a successful sold-out debut for 'Bloom Ballet Gala' at Adelaide Fringe 2025, Ballet Rogue is back with a bigger season!

Miller Theatre at Columbia University will conclude its 2025–26 Jazz series with a performance by the Sullivan Fortner Trio on March 7, 2026. Grammy-winning pianist and 2026 Bell Jazz Artist Award recipient Sullivan Fortner makes his Miller debut alongside Tyrone Allen and Kayvon Gordon.

BroadwaySF has rebranded as ATG San Francisco, reflecting the organization's evolution into a multi-genre presenter of live entertainment and its role within ATG Entertainment's global portfolio of theatres.

Los Angeles-based genre-blurring duo Rio Kosta has announced 2026 North American tour dates following the release of their debut album, UNICORN, and a sold-out UK/EU tour.

Joanie Schultz will be awarded the prestigious SDCF Zelda Fichandler Award, recognizing her significant contributions to regional theater. Learn more here!

Bonnie Raitt and her band will headline additional concerts in Canadian and US markets this summer to stretch the 2026 tour from May to September.

Ariel Posen will perform live at TD Music Hall in Toronto as presented by Massey Hall and Departure Festival. The concert highlights Posen’s genre-spanning catalog and guitar-driven sound. Tickets go on sale at the end of January.

Philadelphia's local theater will present a fresh adaptation of Molière's classic, TARTUFFE, this winter. The production aims to bring a contemporary twist to the timeless satire, engaging audiences with its critical take on hypocrisy and morality.

The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth will present four new concerts this spring, featuring performances by THE STEEL WHEELS and other acts.