FUNNY GIRL, SLEUTH & JEEVES AND WOOSTER to Open Shaw Festival's 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
The Shaw Festival announced its 64th season in Niagara-on-the-Lake, featuring productions of FUNNY GIRL, SLEUTH, and JEEVES & WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE, alongside more than 5,000 Beyond the Stage events.
WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2026 to Run in Repertory at Burning Coal Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
Burning Coal Theatre Company's Second Stage Series will present three works by emerging artists — SHADOWS IN RED LIGHT, DANGER!, and DR. RIDE'S AMERICAN BEACH HOUSE — in repertory in Raleigh, NC.
Earendel Theatricals to Launch First Kentucky Emerging Playwrights Summer School
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
Earendel Theatricals announced the first Kentucky Emerging Playwrights Summer School, pairing eight early-career writers with professional mentors at the Dwelling Place Monastery in Martin, Kentucky.
Second Stage Series Will Come to Burning Coal Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2026, featuring three plays in repertory by emerging artists, including works by Roné Sargent, Lucius Robinson, and Liza Birkenmeier, at its Raleigh, NC venue.
Straight No Chaser Will Return to the Florida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
A cappella group Straight No Chaser will perform at the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville on their Making Spirits Bright holiday tour. VIP/Meet & Greet packages are available.
Mary-Louise Parker and David Morrissey Will Lead THE ORESTEIA at Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
London Theatre Company announced the cast for Simon Stone's THE ORESTEIA at the Bridge Theatre, led by Mary-Louise Parker and David Morrissey, alongside Tom Glynn-Carney, Rosie Sheehy, and Archie Madekwe.
Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center Reveals 2026–2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
The Music Center announced its 2026–2027 GLORYA KAUFMAN PRESENTS DANCE AT THE MUSIC CENTER season, featuring the Joffrey Ballet, Compañía Nacional de Danza, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and a ballet festival curated by Tiler Peck.
FUNNY GIRL, SLEUTH & JEEVES and More Set for Shaw Festival 64th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
The Shaw Festival will open its 64th season in Niagara-on-the-Lake with three productions: Sleuth, Funny Girl Starring Sara Farb, and the Canadian Debut of Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense.
Long Beach Shakespeare Company's New Works Festival Will Include HOLD ON, LUDLOW MASSACRE & A WIRE IN MIND
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
The Long Beach Shakespeare Company's New Works Festival will present three original plays at the Helen Borgers Theatre, featuring works by emerging and established writers on love, labor history, and memory.
Photos: SOUTH PACIFIC Opens At Paramount Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 9, 2026
Set in a tropical paradise with warm sea breezes, breathless sunsets and B-29 Bombers, South Pacific is one of the most romantic musical of all time, and also an uplifting tale that reminds us all of the importance of celebrating cultural differences.
San Francisco Symphony Will Present SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY at Davies Hall & Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony announced its summer season, featuring classical programs, film concerts, and performances with Andrew Bird, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, A.R. Rahman, and St. Vincent at venues including Davies Symphony Hall, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal for WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
Paper Mill Playhouse began rehearsals this week for West Side Story, the final production of Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. Get a first look at the cast and creative team in rehearsals here!
Sandbox Percussion Will Present Steve Reich 90th Birthday Celebration at The New School
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
The New School's College of Performing Arts will present its 11th annual SANDBOX PERCUSSION SUMMER SEMINAR, celebrating Steve Reich's 90th birthday year with free public concerts, including a full performance of his landmark work DRUMMING.
MTI Concert Dance to License Choreographic Works by Lynne Taylor-Corbett
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026
MTI Concert Dance announced an exclusive licensing agreement for works by choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett, becoming the third choreographer in the MTI catalogue, joining José Limón and Jerome Robbins.
MAMMA MIA!, THE MAGIC FLUTE, And Dance DTLA Set for The Music Center Summer 2026 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
The Music Center will present a summer dance season in Downtown L.A. featuring NEW YORK CITY BALLET, BALLETENOW: SUPERSTARS OF PARIS, and free weekly dancing events at Jerry Moss Plaza and Gloria Molina Grand Park.
WEST SIDE STORY Will Come to The Gateway in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Gateway Playhouse will launch its 77th Season with the musical West Side Story. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out how to get tickets here!
McCarter Theatre Center Reveals 2026–2027 Dance and Music Series
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
McCarter Theatre Center announced its upcoming Dance and Music Series, featuring London City Ballet, Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and the Monteverdi Choir performing Bach's ST. MATTHEW PASSION.
Opera Orlando Will Present Six-Production 2026-27 Season With Bold New Brand Identity
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Opera Orlando announced its 2026-27 season of six productions across three venues, including its first-ever Wagner production and a centennial celebration of an American classic at Dr. Phillips Center's Steinmetz Hall.
Ballet Hispánico's 56th Anniversary Gala Raises Over $1.4M, Honors Two Inspiración Award Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Ballet Hispánico raised more than $1,465,000 at its 56th Anniversary Gala, honoring Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. with the Civic Inspiración Award and choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa with the Artistic Inspiración Award.
Photos: SOUTH PACIFIC At Paramount Theatre Character Portraits Revealed
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre returns with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Performances of Paramount’s 2025–26 Broadway Series finale are April 29–June 14, 2026. Check out photos of the newly released character portraits below.
Martha Graham Dance Company Receives 2026 Capezio Dance Award at 100th Anniversary Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The Martha Graham Dance Company was honored with the 2026 Capezio Dance Award at its 100th Anniversary Gala, alongside the announcement of a commemorative Salvatore Capezio x Martha Graham dancewear collection launching in Fall 2026.
Pianist Ursula Oppens to Perform at FORTISSSSIMO MINI PIANO FESTIVAL in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
Pianist Ursula Oppens will perform works by Elliott Carter and Frederic Rzewski at the Zürcher Gallery's Fortisssimo Mini Piano Festival. Admission is free.
Royal Ballet and Opera Reveals 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
Royal Ballet and Opera announced its 2026/27 Season, featuring 10 new opera productions including PARSIFAL, GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG, and LA GIOCONDA, plus ballet masterworks and Wayne McGregor's 20th anniversary. Tickets go on sale June 24, 2026.
Talawa Reveals Cast for FRAGMENTS OF US Outdoor Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
After a successful premiere at Greenwich+Docklands International Festival 2025, Fragments of Us returns, developed into a full-length work which will tour outdoor spaces across the UK.
Eileen Barnett Will Bring IT'S MY BIRTHDAY AND I'LL SING IF I WANT TO to Catalina Jazz Club
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026
Eileen Barnett will perform a one-night-only cabaret event, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY AND I'LL SING IF I WANT TO, with details available on BroadwayWorld's regional listings.
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