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The Spire Center in Plymouth has announced its lineup for Spring 2026, featuring four new shows. Tickets for these events will go on sale starting January 12.

Becky Clayburn is an actor who truly represents what the North-East of England has to offer. With a natural talent for performing and a personality that will make you think of home, Clayburn puts the ‘Northern’ into ‘Northern Soul’. Before reprising her role as Tyneside in Jamie Eastlake’s production of Gerry and Sewell, making its West End debut after dominating the North-East theatre scene, BroadwayWorld sat down with her to talk about all things ‘Gerry and Sewell’, the region we both grew up in, and how important returning to your hometown is.

Amok Productions will present “69, Emil Amok: A Real Journalist Stands Up,” written and performed by Emil Amok Guillermo, presented as part of the 2026 Playground-SF Solo Fest at Potrero Stage.

Drury Lane Theatre is partnering with Artists Lounge Live to bring to the stage two incredible concert series in 2026. Kicking off the series is Hello Again: Eric Gutman Sings Neil Diamond.

Ten new queens have been revealed for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World S3, which is coming soon to WOW Presents Plus in the US and BBC Three and iPlayer in the UK. Learn more about them here.

In continued celebration of Dr. King’s life and enduring legacy, Hell's Kitchen on Broadway will present a special activation, “Legends of Gospel Week,” saluting the trailblazing gospel artists and faith leaders.

Sons Of Cream will perform at the Levoy Theatre this March. The performance is set for Tuesday, March 3. Learn more about the upcoming performance and how to get tickets here!

Carnegie Hall will present AN EVENING WITH THE GRAND OLE OPRY on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. The program will feature Grand Ole Opry members Scotty McCreery, Rhonda Vincent, and Henry Cho, along with Grammy Award–nominated duo The War and Treaty, with additional artists to be announced.

Universal Preservation Hall has revealed a dynamic lineup of upcoming performances that celebrate music, theatre, and unforgettable live entertainment. From Broadway favorites to legendary Southern soul and more.

Dance on Camera and Symphony Space have unveiled the 54th edition of Dance on Camera Festival, running from February 6–9, 2026. All films screen at Symphony Space’s Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater. 

Writer, composer, and producer T.J. Armand has announced the release of Happy Hour Blues – Volume 2 (Demo Sessions), the latest chapter in his three-volume recording project.

This season, Danse Danse is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Parcours des jeunes créateurs, a flagship initiative that has been building lasting bridges between contemporary dance and Montreal youth for a decade.

You can now get a first look behind the scenes of Hamid Rahmanian’s Song of the North, an epic love story with a cast of 483 handmade puppets at Pasadena Playhouse.

At first glance, Shucked doesn’t seem like a show that should work. A Broadway musical about corn, packed with puns and country music, sounds like it might wear thin fast. But during its stop at the Orpheum Theatre, this touring production proves that beneath the dad jokes and folksy charm is a surprisingly smart and generous piece of musical theatre.

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art to present the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, from February 14, 2026 – February 14, 2027.

As Smokey Robinson's protégés, Australia's Human Nature returns to its soulful roots with its acclaimed interpretations of the Motown songbook in HUMAN NATURE - Back to the Sound of Motown.

Devon Allman’s Blues Summit tour will stop at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater. The concert features a lineup of blues and roots artists including Larry McCray, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, and Ghalia Volt.

'I went to school, did a couple of cruise ships, and then I moved to New York with two bags and a tube of Chapstick, and I've lived there for 15 years now. Which makes me official, I think.'

The Royal Albert Hall has unveiled the line-up for its first season of the popular Late Night Jazz series for 2026, with 11 shows running from January through to April.

Philadelphia Theatre Company will continue its 51st season with Havana Hop, a high-energy, one-woman performance written, choreographed, and performed by Paige Hernandez.

Just witnessed @FrederikSteenbrink's electrifying 'I Get a Kick Out of You' concert at Bal Blomet—a masterclass in big band jazz! Cole Porter classics meet original compositions, backed by Paris's finest young talents. From 'Come Fly With Me' to 'New York, New York,' this is timeless swing at its best. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #JazzParis #BigBand #ColePorter

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell announced the music lineup for the 2025 event, scheduled for April 24 – May 4. Learn more here!

Architect and artist Mansi Trehan will present Sehrā-e-ret - The Dancing Dunes, a solo exhibition of paintings, at Kalamkar Gallery, Bikaner House, India Gate, New Delhi. 

When Disney’s 'Beauty and the Beast' first transitioned from film to stage in 1994, it redefined what a Broadway spectacle could be. Now, the reimagined production—currently playing its final and only Asian engagement at the Sands Theatre through Jan. 25

SoHo Playhouse's 2026 International Fringe Encore Series begins on January 3 and runs through March 29, and provides opportunities to emerging artists who show exceptional talent at each season's Fringe Festivals both artistically and commercially.