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The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced the Judging Panel for the 48th Annual Award. The Winner of the 2026 Prize will be announced on February 26 in a special invitation-only celebration at London's Royal Court Theatre.

After opening their season with a production of Leoncavallo's Pagliacci, San Diego Opera will present Gioachino Rossini's comedic masterpiece, The Barber of Seville, at the San Diego Civic Theatre on February 13, 14 & 15, 2026.

The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall have announced the second year of its Artist in Residence program at Allied Music Centre, naming Wyatt C. Louis, LOV, and Willows as the 2026 participating artists.

Miami New Drama will present the world premiere of English Only, a bold new play by acclaimed writer Nicholas Griffin and directed by New York-based director Margot Bordelon.

Nine years after last setting foot in Vancouver, BC, the K-pop girl group, TWICE, returned to the city for a long-awaited homecoming. The group last visited in 2017 while filming the music video for their hit song, “Likey,” a moment many fans still associate with the city. On January 9 and 10, 2026, TWICE opened the North American leg of their “THIS IS FOR” World Tour with two sold-out nights at Rogers Arena.

Solo artist Kento Nakajima has released “XTC,” a sinfully-sexy lead track from his highly anticipated solo project now available to download and stream worldwide on YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and more.

Jon Joseph Gentry's acclaimed solo show BLACK BASTARD, celebrated for its dynamic storytelling and character portrayal, will be staged at the LA LGBT Center on January 23, 2026. The one-night-only event follows a successful run at the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival and includes a post-show discussion with Gentry.

The winners of the 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests have been announced, showcasing a range of talents in commemorating the legacy of Dr. King.

Netflix has revealed the official “Rise of the Baroques” teaser for One Piece: Into the Grand Line, highlighting an ensemble cast of villains appearing in the new season. Check out the trailer and new photos for Season 2, which arrives on March 10, 2026. 

Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell is coming to the National Theatre in Prague. The production will have premiere performances on 15 and 17 January 2026 at the Estates Theatre.

The Greek National Opera will revive the highly successful production of the comic opera Falstaff for six performances at the Stavros Niarchos Hall. Learn more here!

Acclaimed Japanese playwright and director Hideki Noda will return to Sadler's Wells with his new production, -320°F, following its Tokyo premiere. The show will run from July 2-11, marking the company's longest engagement at the venue.

Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Jean Smart, Michelle Williams, Timothée Chalamet, and more took home awards at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday. Take a look at the full list here!

Gamut Theatre Group will present a 90-minute adaptation of William Shakespeare’s HAMLET, adapted and directed by Melissa Nicholson, for a limited public engagement at Gamut Theatre in Harrisburg.

Opera Orlando will present the Pulitzer Prize–winning opera Silent Night at Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The production features music by Kevin Puts and a libretto by Mark Campbell and is based on the story of the 1914 Christmas Truce.

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse will present a special week-long return engagement of Carlyle Brown’s The African Company Presents Richard III.

Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, Blue Moon, and more have made the longlist for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, which includes the films that will advance to the nominating stage of voting. Learn more about what's next.

Get a first look at The Metropolitan Opera's new staging of Vincenzo Bellini’s I Puritani, marking the company’s first new production of the opera in nearly 50 years.

Following a spectacular sold-out performance at Tokyo Dome, STARTO ENTERTAINMENT’s annual New Year’s Eve extravaganza, 'COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025–2026 STARTO to MOVE,' is now available for global audiences to stream on Netflix. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of J-pop’s most influential artists, the showcase serves as a vibrant celebration of the agency's rich musical legacy and its promising future on the world stage.

Tickets for the Stratford Festival's highly anticipated 2026 season go on sale this Saturday, allowing audiences to secure their seats for a year of theatrical magic.

NIGHT STORIES, comprising four tales of reanimation by Yiddish poet and resistance fighter Avrom Sutzkever, is set to conclude its limited engagement at Wild Project.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary year, the Ballet Icons Gala will return to London’s Coliseum in February 2026. The Gala is renowned for bringing together the world’s best dancers and choreographers from leading ballet companies.

Crossroads Comedy Theater has announced an ongoing monthly run of Study Hall: Comedy Inspired by Lectures, its signature live comedy show, at IF Theatre. Performances take place on the third Saturday of every month at 7:00 PM.

The Met’s new production of Vincenzo Bellini’s I PURITANI made its debut on New Year’s Eve, but I caught up with it at its third performance on January 6. I was glad I did--because it offered a cast with staggering singing abilities in four major roles that offered major demands, along with at least one minor one and the brilliant Met chorus under Tilman Michael. Simply put, soprano Lisette Oropesa, tenor Lawrence Brownlee, baritone Artur Rucinski and bass-baritone Christian Van Horn sang the pants off their roles, with Marco Armiliato conducting the fearless Met orchestra.

4th Wall Theatre Company will present public readings of Furlough's Paradise, the 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner by a.k. payne.