At a time when cuts to playwriting are impacting ever harder, Papatango is launching a major remodelling of their industry-leading Papatango New Writing Prize to respond to the growing need to foster and support new writing.
San Francisco Opera will present a dynamic 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classic operas and new productions. Highlights include premieres and revivals at the iconic War Memorial Opera House.
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the 20th Annual African American Film Festival (AAFF) from February 19–22, marking two decades of programming dedicated to Black cinema.
Hennepin Arts has announced the 2026-2027 Broadway on Hennepin series, bringing 12 Broadway shows to Minneapolis for 14 weeks including Tony Award Best Musical winners The Outsiders, Maybe Happy Ending and Hamilton
Center Theatre Group will present CTG: The Gala, the not-for-profit's annual event which will be held at The Music Center, featuring cocktails and dinner on the Jerry Moss Plaza and a one-night-only show at the Mark Taper Forum.
SOCIETY Theatre Company will present the world premiere of ENTANGLED: 12 SCENES IN A CIRCLE K OFF THE I-40 IN NEW MEXICO, exploring themes of quantum science and free will, from March 11-29 at HERE Arts Center in New York.
The 25th anniversary celebration of Flamenco Festival New York will feature programming that evokes this endless love affair between the city of skyscrapers and flamenco.
MAC-nominee Andrea Axelrod will pay tribute to the musical legacy of the great character actress Elsa Lanchester in MORE THAN A BRIDE: Elsa Lanchester and Her Bawdy/Droll/Cockney//Poignant Songs at Don't Tell Mama.
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK champion Danny Beard has joined the cast of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical for UK tour, running until March 2026. Check out all new photos here!
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre had announced casting for the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning play Jaja's African Hair Braiding which runs at the venue from Wednesday 18 March – Saturday 25 April 2026.
Cape Town City Ballet will present David Nixon’s electrifying full-length adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula at Artscape from 13–29 March 2026. Learn more here!
Due to high demand, comedian Nikki Glaser will perform an additional show at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on September 20, 2026, as part of her 'THE STUNNING TOUR'.
THE SOUND OF SPRING Chinese New Year Concert returns to New York City on February 14 and 15, featuring a blend of Chinese and Western music at Fisher Center and Rose Theater.
The National Theatre will present a star-studded 2026 season with Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, and others enhancing its global reach. Learn more about the full lineup here!
SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The month-long event will take place at the iconic SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.
This summer, join Shakespeare's Globe for a season bursting with world-class artists, lesser-known classics, and much-loved plays, in two of the most iconic theatres in the world.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will introduce a series of new commissions and premieres as part of its expanded John D. Lewis New Play Development Program, supported by a significant $1 million donation.
OZ Arts Nashville will continue its season of presentations by artists from around the world with 7 highly visual performance engagements by artists from Spain, Japan, Australia, South Africa, Switzerland, and the United States.
Emerson Theater Collaborative will present Black Irish, a one-act play exploring themes of identity and family at Sedona United Methodist Church.
Hannah Maxwell will present two solo shows, BABYFLEAREINDEERBAG and I, AMDRAM, at Adelaide Fringe 2026, exploring contemporary theatre and queer identity through comedy and storytelling.
TimeLine Theatre's EUREKA DAY is captivating audiences with its timely exploration of societal issues. The play, now showing, delves into the complexities of community and dialogue.
The six original musicals announced as part of MTFestUK 2026 are now complete with a dazzling cast of musical theatre powerhouses. Learn more about the event here!
DRACULA, starring Cynthia Erivo, adapted and directed by visionary theatre-maker Kip Williams, is headed to the West End. Check out photos of Erivo in rehearsal for the production here!
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present two concerts in February in addition to its 30th anniversary gala celebration. Learn more about the upcoming productions here!
The Chromolume Theatre has announced its 2026 season of musicals at The Zephyr on Melrose in Los Angeles. Themed as a season of identify and expression, it will kick off in March with The Color Purple
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