SPAC Unveils the SARATOGA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026 Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026
The 49th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival, presented by GE Vernova, will return for a full two-day and two-stage weekend experience on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Gulfshore Playhouse Appoints John Perine as Director of Education
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2026
Gulfshore Playhouse just announced the appointment of John Perine as its new Director of Education, marking an exciting new chapter in the organization’s commitment to high-impact, professionally guided theatre education. Perine previously served as Manager of The Conservatory and has been a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse Education team since 2022.
RIVERDANCE 30 - THE NEW GENERATION to Perform at MPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
Abhann Productions' Riverdance 30 – The New Generation will come to Morristown's Mayo Performing Arts Center for five performances. Riverdance rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes.
Industry Pro Newsletter: More Staff Shake Ups at the Kennedy Center, New York’s Awards Season Takes Shape
by Alex Freeman - Feb 2, 2026
We open this week with Colleen Dilenschneider’s look at the rise of localism and what it means for cultural organizations navigating tighter schedules and higher barriers to participation. On the awards front, key dates are set for the Tonys, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle, alongside a call for nominations for BroadwayWorld’s Stage Recording Awards. Elsewhere, we cover shifts in Broadway opening-night traditions, major benefit events, regional programming pauses, leadership changes, and a significant format change for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the West End.
2026 Tony Awards FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 31, 2026
Broadway's biggest night will be back in 2026! The Tony Awards, Broadway's most beloved tradition, returns in June, honoring theater professionals for distinguished achievement in the 2025/2026 Broadway season. What can you expect this time around? We've got the scoop!
79th Annual Tony Awards Sets Dates for Ceremony and Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
The American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards will return to the legendary Radio City Music Hall in June. The 79th Annual Tony Awards will broadcast LIVE to both coasts on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.