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Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Théâtre De Châtelet
by Patrick Honoré - Dec 14, 2025


La Cage aux Folles finally returns to its French roots at the Théâtre du Châtelet—and the homecoming is worth the wait. Olivier Py’s ambitious revival, led by a radiant Laurent Lafitte, blends glamour, wit, and quiet political force in a production that reclaims Jerry Herman’s musical as both spectacle and statement

Photos: IndieSpace Reveals Recipients Of Their 2025 Pay Your People Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025


IndieSpace, an organization established to disrupt the ongoing displacement of small theaters and to create a new model for equitable funding. See photos from their event!

CLIFFORD WARD: I'LL MAKE ME A WORLD Enters Final Weeks at Grounds for Sculpture
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025


Clifford Ward: I'll Make Me a World, an exhibition guest curated by Noah Smalls, is entering its final weeks at Grounds for Sculpture's Museum Building.

IN SCENA! Italian Theater Festival NY Unveils International Artists for 2026 Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025


The New York City-based Kairos Italy Theater along with Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU and the Italy-based KIT Italia will present the 13th season of the In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY.

Cast Set For DEEP AZURE at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the full cast and creative team of Deep Azure in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Learn more about the production and the cast here!

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - Dec 10, 2025


What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts?

Video: COME FROM AWAY Returns To Seattle Rep In A New Staging By Brandon Ivie
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025


Come From Away will play at Seattle Rep through December 28, 2025, marking the tenth anniversary of the musical’s world premiere at the theater. Check out newly released video highlights from the show.

Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Star Karen Dotrice and Director John Scheinfeld Honor Dick Van Dyke in New PBS Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2025


Mary Poppins star Karen Dotrice and filmmaker John Scheinfeld are celebrating Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday with a new documentary about the stage and screen legend.

Carín León Adds Additional Date to 2026 'La Cura Fest'
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 10, 2025


Carín León will present “La Cura Fest,” the first music festival headlined and produced by the Sonoran singer-songwriter. The festival will take place on March 14 and 15, 2026, at Expogan Hermosillo.

Ministry of Sound Reveals 35th Anniversary Programme
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025


Ministry of Sound has announced the first wave of artists set to soundtrack its historic 35th Anniversary Programme, marking the beginning of a year-long celebration for one of electronic music's most influential club institutions.

Review: AJR ACOUSTIC SET at Newport Music Hall
by Paul Batterson - Dec 9, 2025


What did our critic think of AJR ACOUSTIC SET at Newport Music Hall?

Kaïa Kater To Perform At Massey Hall’s Allied Music Centre Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025


Massey Hall will present Kaïa Kater in a featured performance at the Allied Music Centre Theatre. The Montreal-born artist is known for her distinctive blend of banjo-driven songwriting, cinematic arrangements, and cross-cultural influences.

History Theatre Unveils 2026 Concert Series Line Up
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025


History Theatre will present the 2026 Concert Series line-up featuring timeless classics of the '60s and '70s, Irish folk and traditional tunes and Broadway's most iconic vocalists. All tickets on sale now!

T.J. Armand Releases HAPPY HOUR BLUES: LYRICS, NOTES, AND REFLECTIONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025


Writer, composer, and producer T.J. Armand has released Happy Hour Blues: Lyrics, Notes & Reflections, the companion book to his three-volume recording project.

Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters, & More Join MerleFest 2026 Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2025


MerleFest has added Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters, Joy Oladokun, Maggie Rose, The Castellows, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, and more to its 2026 lineup.

Julie Benko & Jason Yeager and More Set for Neranenah 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025


Neranenah, the southeast's premier cultural event series with roots in Jewish culture and musical traditions, has unveiled its new season! The 2025‑26 lineup brings together award‑winning musicians, Broadway talent, and more.

Reverend Horton Heat Comes to the Patchogue Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025


Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced Reverend Horton Heat, appearing on Sunday April 12 at 7:00pm. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Sweden's FRÄNDER Will Showcase Their Nordic Folk Arrangements At Club Passim
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2025


Swedish folk band FRÄNDER will appear at Club Passim with a program rooted in Swedish and Estonian traditions. The group blends contemporary arrangements with influences from Nordic folk and international sounds. Tickets are available at passim.org.

SONGS OF TRUTH Featuring Music From TRUTH " A MUSICAL RESURRECTION OF SOJOURNER TRUTH Begins Streaming
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2025


Songs of Truth will make its streaming debut featuring original music from TRUTH – A Musical Resurrection of Sojourner Truth. The project highlights the life, voice, and legacy of Sojourner Truth through a blend of gospel, blues, jazz, and Americana influences.

Electric Forest Unveils Initial Music Lineup for 2026 Edition
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 8, 2025


Electric Forest has unveiled an expansive initial lineup - featuring 100 artists - for its 2026 edition, as the festival returns to Rothbury, Michigan from June 25-28.

Alison Krauss & Union Station's 2026 Tour To Visit Hershey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025


Alison Krauss & Union Station, featuring Jerry Douglas, will bring their 2026 “Arcadia” tour to Hershey Theatre. Alison Krauss & Union Station have upheld their legacy as one of the most influential acts in bluegrass and roots music. 

Student Blog: Shifting with the Seasons - A Year of Advocacy in the Arts
by Student Blogger: Brianna Arce - Dec 8, 2025


I have managed to intertwine my passion for disability advocacy and the arts in my work and am on my way to becoming not just an arts professional, but a change-maker who can shake up this industry, as they say in Wicked, for good.

Stokely and Martin and More Set for Multicultural Arts Center Winter"Spring 2026 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025


The Multicultural Arts Center revealed the next chapter of its 2025–2026 season, We Are the Story, unveiling a slate of upcoming winter–spring programs that highlight multicultural perspectives across theater, fashion, dance, and visual art.

Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Bass Concert Hall
by Sabrina Wallace - Dec 4, 2025


Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Bass Concert Hall dazzles with flawless tech, lush visuals, and choreography that hits like a burst of joy. The cast shines, the magic lands, and the nostalgia is real. Just be ready to chat with your kids about the story’s dated messaging. Spectacle soars, but the morals need a closer look.

BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY Series Coming to PBS
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025


PBS and WETA will release Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History, a new four-part docuseries that explores the complex relationship between Black Americans and Jewish Americans from Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Notable participants include actor Billy Crystal, playwright Tony Kushner, and more.

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