Center for the Arts

INTO THE WOODS to Open South Coast Repertory's 63rd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026

South Coast Repertory will present a new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's INTO THE WOODS on the Segerstrom Stage, directed by Peter Rothstein, marking the musical's 40th anniversary.

SWEET PRINCE Northeast Tour to Launch Fall 2026 with Boston, NYC Stops
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026

Junkyard Shakespeare's one-woman interactive HAMLET will tour the Northeast beginning September 29 in Boston, with stops in Scranton, Brooklyn, Queens, and Portland through October 11.

Brothers Osborne Announce Fifth Studio Album WATERTOWN
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026

Brothers Osborne announced WATERTOWN, their fifth studio album, at a surprise hometown pop-up show in Deale, Maryland, featuring collaborations with Cody Johnson and Stephen Wilson Jr.

JAMES WELLING: CENTO to Open at Fairfield University Art Museum
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026

Fairfield University Art Museum will present James Welling's first American museum exhibition, featuring photographs of ancient sites and antiquities in the Walsh Gallery at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

LACE AND LEE to Open FIVE FOR FIGHTING String Quartet Tour Sept 19
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026

Olivia Lee Ondrasik and Caroline Lace McPherson will open FIVE FOR FIGHTING's String Quartet Tour beginning September 19, ahead of their debut EP MIRROR MIRROR, out November 27.

Review: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE RESONATES WITH CONTEMPORARY RELEVANCE
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Aug 24, 2026

In its new, streamlined adaptation by Amy Herzog, Henrik Ibsen’s AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, written in 1891, speaks to a contemporary audience with searing relevance. The trim, intense production, presented by Portland Theater Festival, playing at the Crewe Center for the Arts, hits home with its complex nuances, its irony, and its scathing examination of the meaning and morality surrounding the search for truth. What did our critic think of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE RESONATES WITH CONTEMPORARY RELEVANCE at Crewe Center Arts Lab?

Photos: First Look At World Premiere Of Hans Christian Andersen's THE SHADOW
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 23, 2026

Los Angeles based Dance/Theater company, Mixed eMotion Theatrix has announced the first look at a fully staged developmental production of a brand-new musical, the two-time Jim Henson Foundation grant awardee, Hans Christian Andersen’s THE SHADOW. Check out the photos!

Hedwig Dances to Perform Free Excerpts at Navy Pier's Chicago LIVE!
by Rachel Stone - Aug 22, 2026

Hedwig Dances will present excerpts of MOON STUDIES and META | MOR | PHOS by Artistic Director Jan Bartoszek at Navy Pier's Chicago LIVE! event on the East Stage, free and open to the public.

Interview: Michael Seltzer of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Hollywood Pantages Theater
by Amanda Callas - Aug 22, 2026

 I talk with Dance Captain Michael Seltzer and learn more about creating the magic behind the musical.

STEADY SHE GOES World Premiere to Open at Forward Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026

Forward Theater Company will present the world premiere of STEADY SHE GOES by Erica Berman, based on the true story of Mary Ann Brown Patten, who commanded a clipper ship in 1856.

Sunny Jain to Present WILD WILD EAST and LOVE FORCE This Fall
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Drummer and composer Sunny Jain will lead performances of WILD WILD EAST and LOVE FORCE at venues including Berkeley, South Orange and Fairfield University this fall.

Rosie's House to Present Free Concerts, Ovation Gala & Make Music Phoenix
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026

Rosie's House, a Phoenix nonprofit offering free music education, will host student concerts, its annual Ovation Gala fundraiser and the citywide Make Music Phoenix celebration throughout the upcoming season.

Jeff Goldblum, VOCES8, Music From The Sole and More Set for George Mason University's Center for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026

The Center for the Arts at George Mason University will open its Great Performances at Mason season with dance, theater and music, including VOCES8 and Compagnie Hervé Koubi.

MOTHER (AND ME) to Play Merryall Center With Alzheimer's Talkback
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026

Melinda Buckley will perform her one-woman show at the Merryall Center for the Arts in New Milford, followed by a talkback with the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter.

WORLD CLASS CARE to Make World Premiere at Beck Center for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026

Eric Coble's new comedy WORLD CLASS CARE will open in the Studio Theater, directed by Eric Schmiedl, examining a healthcare system that expands at the expense of one holdout homeowner.

BlackRock Center for the Arts Unveils 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026

BlackRock Center for the Arts will mark America 250 with tribute performances honoring Nirvana, Barbra Streisand, Luther Vandross, and Ray Charles, plus new partnerships with area arts organizations.

YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU to Open at Lakewood Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026

Lakewood Theatre Company will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, directed by Don Alder, at its Lake Oswego venue.

THE BILLY JOEL LEGACY Tour to Launch Sept. 17 in Over 35 Cities
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026

Right Angle Entertainment and Maple Tree Entertainment will launch THE BILLY JOEL LEGACY: A TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE national tour September 17 at The Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut, with more than 35 U.S. cities to follow.

Winifred Haun & Dancers Unveils 2026-27 Season Featuring World Premieres and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026

Contemporary dance company Winifred Haun & Dancers has revealed its 2026–2027 performance season, featuring world premieres, celebrated repertory, new work by Chicago area choreographers, and more.

Eli Paperboy Reed Releases LIKE WE USED TO Single, to Play Opry in September
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026

Eli Paperboy Reed released the Swamp Dogg-produced single "Like We Used To" on August 19th, ahead of his album GETTING THERE, out September 11th via Yep Roc Records. He will perform at The Grand Ole Opry and AmericanaFest next month.