Two UK Premieres And More Set for Kiln Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.
TRAVESTY by Sasha Velour to Make New England Tour Debut at The Adams Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 winner Sasha Velour will bring her new theater show TRAVESTY to Williamstown, MA, for its New England Tour debut, presented by The Adams Theater at Williams College's '62 Center for Theatre and Dance.
Guildhall School of Music & Drama to Launch 52 Summer Schools Courses for 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Guildhall School of Music & Drama announced 52 Summer Schools courses, including 11 brand-new offerings for participants aged 8 and above, covering drama, writing, music, and production arts.
CRIMINAL QUEERNESS FESTIVAL 2026 to Showcase Palestinian, Egyptian, and Syrian-American Artists at HERE Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
National Queer Theater and HERE Arts Center announced the cast for the 2026 CRIMINAL QUEERNESS FESTIVAL, the official theater event of NYC Pride, now in its eighth year, featuring works by Palestinian, Egyptian, and Syrian-American artists.
Boston Symphony Orchestra Names Two New Resident Fellows for Early-Career Musicians
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
The Boston Symphony Orchestra announced violist William Mathangani and violinist Keshav Srinivasan as the newest cohort of its Paine Resident Fellowship, a program supporting early-career symphonic musicians from underrepresented communities.
Jake Owen & Niko Moon Coming to The BayCare Sound in Clearwater
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
Jake Owen, the ACM award-winning country artist behind hits like 'Barefoot Blue Jean Night,' will perform at The BayCare Sound in Clearwater with special guest Niko Moon. Tickets go on sale soon.
Handel and Haydn Society Names Lecolion Washington, Jr. as Next President and CEO
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Boston's Handel and Haydn Society announced Lecolion Washington, Jr. as its next President and CEO. The musician and arts executive currently leads the Community Music Center of Boston.
OZ Arts Nashville Will Present Manual Cinema's THE 4TH WITCH This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
OZ Arts Nashville and Nashville Shakespeare Festival will present THE 4TH WITCH, Manual Cinema's shadow puppetry reimagining of Macbeth told through the eyes of a girl orphaned by war.
Segal Center's WORLD VOICES Festival Will Host Free Readings of International Plays
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at CUNY will present WORLD VOICES, a four-day festival featuring staged readings of new plays in translation by playwrights from Tuscarora/Canada, Austria, France, Senegal, and Germany.
SYDNEY CON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026 to Feature 140 Artists Across 26 Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The SYDNEY CON JAZZ FESTIVAL will present its seventh all-day event at Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens, featuring 140 artists across 26 concerts in six venues, with tickets starting at $29.
THE BARD IN BARS Will Present Shakespeare Meets Hip-Hop at Miami's Lyric Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
THE BARD IN BARS, conceived and directed by South Florida artist Darius V. Daughtry, will present Shakespeare reimagined through Hip-Hop at the Historic Lyric Theater in Miami and the African American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale.
WEST SIDE STORY Set for NYMT's 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
National Youth Music Theatre announced its 50th anniversary summer season in Birmingham, including a large-scale production of WEST SIDE STORY at Birmingham Hippodrome, new musicals, and workshops following a record year of over 1,300 auditions.
Nik Walker, Kara Lindsay, and More Will Lead SHREK THE MUSICAL at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
The Muny announced the lead cast for its upcoming production of SHREK THE MUSICAL, with Nik Walker, Kara Lindsay, and Marcus M. Martin heading the company at Forest Park in St. Louis.
University Of Oxford's Schwarzman Centre Opens To The Public This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre, a new world-class centre for the Arts and Humanities in Oxford, will open its doors to the public this weekend. Learn more here!
92NY to Present Isidore String Quartet Featuring Billy Childs NY Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026
The 92nd Street Y will present the Isidore String Quartet at Buttenwieser Hall, featuring the New York premiere of Billy Childs' String Quartet No. 4, alongside works by Haydn and Brahms.
Miami City Ballet Reveals Scott Altman as New Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
Miami City Ballet announced the appointment of Scott Altman as Executive Director, joining Artistic Director Gonzalo Garcia. Altman brings over 25 years of nonprofit arts leadership to the Miami Beach company.
Eric Carle Museum Unveils 2026 Carle Honors Honorees Including Bryan Collier
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art announced its 2026 Carle Honors honorees, recognizing Bryan Collier, Ellen Michelson, the International Youth Library, Claudia Bedrick, and Robert L. Forbes at a September 17 gala in New York City.
October Project Poetry Contest Returns for 8th Year This April
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
The October Project Poetry Contest, co-founded by poet Julie Flanders, vocalist Marina Belica, and composer Emil Adler, opens April 1 and closes April 30, with judges including Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco.
Creative Cauldron Stage Will Host “Bold New Voices” Festival in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
Creative Cauldron Stage has announced the launch of its “Bold New Voices” Festival, running from April 11th through May 9th, 2026. The festival will offer audiences a unique opportunity to participate in the artistic process.
SCHOOLED ON POETRY To Host Student And Guest Poet Showcase At Lincoln Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026
Schooled on Poetry will present a live reading at the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus. The event will feature student performers and guest poets. The program celebrates spoken word and community storytelling.
CARMEN Closes Seattle Opera’s 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026
Seattle Opera will present CARMEN, featuring Grammy-winning mezzos J'Nai Bridges and Sasha Cooke, from May 2-17, 2026 at McCaw Hall. Learn more about the production here!
Cast Set For A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe will present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM from April 23 to August 29, 2026, directed by Emily Lim with a diverse cast including Audrey Brisson and Enyi Okoronkwo.
Undermain Theatre Names Erin Malone Turner As 2026 Recipient Of Katherine Owens Fund For New Work
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2026
Undermain Theatre has named Erin Malone Turner as the 2026 recipient of the Katherine Owens Fund for New Work. The Dallas-based playwright will receive $10,000 to support the development of a new play.
OUR TOWN Will Come to Portland Stage in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
This spring, Portland Stage will bring Thornton Wilder's Our Town to the mainstage. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Wilder's timeless tale of the tiny tragedies and victories of small town life resonates across the ages.
Longborough Festival Opera Names Christopher Ward as New Music Director for 2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026
Longborough Festival Opera has appointed conductor Christopher Ward as its new Music Director from the 2027 season. Ward succeeds Anthony Negus, who has been Music Director of Longborough Festival Opera for more than two decades.
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