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Shows at the Performing Arts Center
DATES PRODUCTION 5/7/2025 - 6/29/2025 Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) (2024)
Click Here to Buy Tickets2/12/2025 - 2/13/2025 Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity) (2024) 5/2/2024 - 5/2/2024 Come From Away (Non-Equity) (2023) 5/17/2023 - 5/19/2023 The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) (2022)
Click Here to Buy Tickets3/31/2022 - 3/31/2022 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (2015) 4/16/2014 - 4/16/2014 Rock of Ages (2011)
News
A CANDLE OPERA CONCERT To Be Presented By Nickel City Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
Nickel City Opera will present A CANDLE OPERA CONCERT at Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center, featuring a 15-piece orchestra, international soloists, and over a thousand flickering candles.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
Nickel City Opera will present A CANDLE OPERA CONCERT at Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center, featuring a 15-piece orchestra, international soloists, and over a thousand flickering candles.
True Colors Theatre Announces Finalists for Fifth Anniversary Next Narrative® Monologue Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
True Colors Theatre Company announced finalists for the fifth anniversary of its Next Narrative® Monologue Competition, which draws high school students nationwide to compete for more than $16,000 in scholarship prizes.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
True Colors Theatre Company announced finalists for the fifth anniversary of its Next Narrative® Monologue Competition, which draws high school students nationwide to compete for more than $16,000 in scholarship prizes.
New Camerata Opera To Present L’AMANT ANONYME At Baruch Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
New Camerata Opera will present L'AMANT ANONYME at the Rose Nagelberg Theatre at Baruch Performing Arts Center, reimagining Joseph Bologne's only surviving opera inside a 1960s TV studio as an homage to Bologne and Leontyne Price.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
New Camerata Opera will present L'AMANT ANONYME at the Rose Nagelberg Theatre at Baruch Performing Arts Center, reimagining Joseph Bologne's only surviving opera inside a 1960s TV studio as an homage to Bologne and Leontyne Price.
Brewster Performing Arts Center To Present Memorial Day Band Concert Honoring America 250
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Brewster Performing Arts Center will present a Memorial Day band concert honoring America 250. The program will feature music by John Williams, Glenn Miller, and John Philip Sousa. The free concert will take place at the Performing Arts Center in Brewster.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Brewster Performing Arts Center will present a Memorial Day band concert honoring America 250. The program will feature music by John Williams, Glenn Miller, and John Philip Sousa. The free concert will take place at the Performing Arts Center in Brewster.
DOUBLE VISION: THE FOREIGNER EXPERIENCE Will Come to Centenary Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Centenary Stage Company will present DOUBLE VISION: THE FOREIGNER EXPERIENCE, a one-night tribute concert at the Sitnik Theatre in Hackettstown, NJ, with proceeds benefiting the Hackettstown Rotary Club's charitable initiatives.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Centenary Stage Company will present DOUBLE VISION: THE FOREIGNER EXPERIENCE, a one-night tribute concert at the Sitnik Theatre in Hackettstown, NJ, with proceeds benefiting the Hackettstown Rotary Club's charitable initiatives.
Professor Brian Cox Will Bring EMERGENCE World Tour to NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Professor Brian Cox will bring his EMERGENCE world tour to NJPAC's Prudential Hall in Newark, following his 'Horizons' show, which drew nearly half a million fans worldwide.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Professor Brian Cox will bring his EMERGENCE world tour to NJPAC's Prudential Hall in Newark, following his 'Horizons' show, which drew nearly half a million fans worldwide.
BAD KREYOL Will Join Mosaic Theater Company 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Mosaic Theater Company announced BAD KREYÒL, the latest play by Tony Award-nominated playwright Dominique Morisseau, as the fourth production of its 2026-2027 season, directed by Stori Ayers at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Mosaic Theater Company announced BAD KREYÒL, the latest play by Tony Award-nominated playwright Dominique Morisseau, as the fourth production of its 2026-2027 season, directed by Stori Ayers at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.
World Premiere of BODY UNREDACTED Will Come to Brooklyn From Blessed Unrest
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Blessed Unrest will present the world premiere of BODY UNREDACTED, directed and choreographed by Jessica Burr, at The Makers' Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The ensemble-created work explores the art, science, and lived experience of the human body.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Blessed Unrest will present the world premiere of BODY UNREDACTED, directed and choreographed by Jessica Burr, at The Makers' Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The ensemble-created work explores the art, science, and lived experience of the human body.
The J's Theater Unlimited to Present DREAMWORKS' MADAGASCAR: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE JR.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
Theater Unlimited’s DreamWorks’ Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr. will be presented at The J – St. Louis Jewish Community Center’s SFC Carl & Helene Mirowitz Performing Arts Center.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
Theater Unlimited’s DreamWorks’ Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr. will be presented at The J – St. Louis Jewish Community Center’s SFC Carl & Helene Mirowitz Performing Arts Center.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Present Mother's Day Weekend at NJPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
NJPAC will present Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for its annual Mother's Day weekend, featuring five world premieres and the first season under new Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
NJPAC will present Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for its annual Mother's Day weekend, featuring five world premieres and the first season under new Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack.
David Byrne Shares '¿Cúal es la Razón,' Unveils New Mexico Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2026
Following a global tour and a Coachella performance, David Byrne has released “¿Cuál Es La Razón?”, a new take on his track “What Is The Reason For It?” from his latest album, Who Is The Sky? Listen to it now.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2026
Following a global tour and a Coachella performance, David Byrne has released “¿Cuál Es La Razón?”, a new take on his track “What Is The Reason For It?” from his latest album, Who Is The Sky? Listen to it now.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 28, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Opens At the Palace and More
by - Apr 28, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Apr 28, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Previews: CRAZY FOR YOU at Eight O'Clock Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Apr 27, 2026
The production follows Bobby Child, a New York banker sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre, only to fall for Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. What begins as a simple assignment becomes a spirited attempt to revive a forgotten town through tap, mistaken identity, and some of the most iconic songs in the American musical canon, including “I Got Rhythm,” “Embraceable You,” and “Nice Work If You Can Get It.”
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Apr 27, 2026
The production follows Bobby Child, a New York banker sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre, only to fall for Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. What begins as a simple assignment becomes a spirited attempt to revive a forgotten town through tap, mistaken identity, and some of the most iconic songs in the American musical canon, including “I Got Rhythm,” “Embraceable You,” and “Nice Work If You Can Get It.”
Morrissey Confirms 2026 Summer and Fall American Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 27, 2026
Following last week's announcement of a European tour, Morrissey has now confirmed a US tour set for Summer and Fall 2026 in support of his new album MAKE UP IS A LIE and DELUXE NOTRE-DAME EP set for a June 19 release.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 27, 2026
Following last week's announcement of a European tour, Morrissey has now confirmed a US tour set for Summer and Fall 2026 in support of his new album MAKE UP IS A LIE and DELUXE NOTRE-DAME EP set for a June 19 release.
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Artistic Directors, A New Union Contract & A New 3,000-Seat Venue
by Alex Freeman - Apr 27, 2026
On the industry and international fronts, American Dream mall in New Jersey prepares to open a 3,000-seat performing arts center ahead of the FIFA World Cup, UK theater organizations call for ticket resale price cap legislation ahead of the King's Speech, and the Royal Academy of Dance receives a two-year grant to fund bursaries for trainee dance teachers.
by Alex Freeman - Apr 27, 2026
On the industry and international fronts, American Dream mall in New Jersey prepares to open a 3,000-seat performing arts center ahead of the FIFA World Cup, UK theater organizations call for ticket resale price cap legislation ahead of the King's Speech, and the Royal Academy of Dance receives a two-year grant to fund bursaries for trainee dance teachers.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 27, 2026- New Photos of THE LOST BOYS and More
by - Apr 27, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Apr 27, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Student Winners Announced for 2026 Ocean State Star Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) just announced the winners of the 2025/2026 Ocean State Star Awards (OSSA) program. These winners will be recognized and honored on the PPAC stage during a live Showcase event.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) just announced the winners of the 2025/2026 Ocean State Star Awards (OSSA) program. These winners will be recognized and honored on the PPAC stage during a live Showcase event.
HADESTOWN, Audra McDonald, Leslie Odom, Jr. and More Set for Charleston Gaillard Center 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
The Charleston Gaillard Center announced its 2026–2027 season featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and a world premiere from Beeple and Sō Percussion.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
The Charleston Gaillard Center announced its 2026–2027 season featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and a world premiere from Beeple and Sō Percussion.
MAMMA MIA!, THE WIZ, and & JULIET Set for McCallum Theatre 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert announced its 2026-27 season, featuring Broadway productions including & JULIET, THE WIZ, and MAMMA MIA!, alongside concerts with Idina Menzel, Patti LuPone, and Audra McDonald, plus dance, comedy, and community events.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert announced its 2026-27 season, featuring Broadway productions including & JULIET, THE WIZ, and MAMMA MIA!, alongside concerts with Idina Menzel, Patti LuPone, and Audra McDonald, plus dance, comedy, and community events.
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.
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.
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