The Encore

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At The Encore Musical Theatre Company To Host Sensory Friendly Performance
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 10, 2026

The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present a sensory-friendly performance of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Dexter, MI, featuring softened lighting and sound, quiet spaces, and open doors for audiences with sensory sensitivities or special needs.

Photos: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At The Encore Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026

Check out photos of Fiddler on the Roof at The Encore Musical Theatre Company. Directed by Dan Cooney and starring Daniel Eli Friedman as Tevye, the production runs through July 19.

THE COMEDY OF OPERA to Be Presented by Guild Opera Company at Flappers Comedy Club
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026

Guild Opera Company will present THE COMEDY OF OPERA at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, featuring comedic divas Diana Lucas and Gracie Moore alongside guest artists performing comic opera gems.

SEE IT LIVE SUMMER To Feature 100+ Shows Across NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026

MSG Entertainment announced its 'See It Live Summer' initiative, with Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon Theatre, and Infosys Theater hosting over 100 events, including Harry Styles, Bon Jovi, Phish, and LES MISÉRABLES.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Close The Encore Musical Theatre Company's Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026

The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present Fiddler on the Roof at The Maas Theatre in Dexter, MI, as its closing show of the season. The production will be directed by Dan Cooney.

Review: TUBE LIVE AROUND 2025-2026 KEEP ON SAILIN’
by Ayaka Ozaki - May 31, 2026

TUBE : Formed by vocalist Nobuteru Maeda, guitarist and keyboardist Michiya Haruhata, bassist Hideyuki Kakuno, and drummer Ryoji Matsumoto, TUBE is a four-piece band that has long defined the sound of Japanese summer. Since their debut in 1985, the group has built an enduring legacy through sun-drenched songs. Launched in July 2025, their nationwide tour TUBE LIVE AROUND 2025-2026 Keep On Sailin’ spanned an extraordinary ten months, traveling from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south. Now that this passionate journey, befitting the band’s 40th anniversary, has reached its triumphant conclusion, this review looks back on one of its highlights: the January 11, 2026 performance at Grand Cube Osaka.

Huntington Theatre's 2026 Spotlight Gala Raises Record-Breaking $1.7M
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026

The Huntington's annual Spotlight Gala raised a record $1.7M at Boston's SoWa Power Station, honoring Karen Holmes Ward, playwright Mfoniso Udofia, and the Nancy and Edward Roberts Family for their contributions to the arts.

Sara Kantner to Present THE QUEEN in Hollywood Fringe Debut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

Sara Kantner will bring The Queen, her Audience Choice-winning clown show, to the Activist Kitchen in East Hollywood for three performances during the Hollywood Fringe.

Photos: GUNFIGHT AT THE NOT-SO-OK SALOON & DOES NOT COMPUTE Double Bill at the John Cullum Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

All new photos have been released from the double bill of new musicals, Gunfight at the Not‑So‑OK Saloon and Does Not Compute. Check out the photos and learn more here!

Bucks County Playhouse To Honor Producers Fraser, Goodman & Fiedler
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026

Bucks County Playhouse will hold a one-night-only celebration honoring Producing Director Alexander Fraser, Executive Producer Robyn Goodman, and Producer Josh Fiedler, featuring appearances by Marsha Mason, Justin Guarini, and others.

Concert Review: AMPERS&ONE Show Off Exponential Growth on 'Born to Define' Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

AMPERS&ONE is one of those groups that I’ve always had my eye on, and now their growth is undeniable. Read my review of the group's 'Born to Define' tour in New York City.

Review: CALUM SCOTT - THE AVENOIR TOUR 2026 at The Fillmore Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - May 4, 2026

What did our critic think of CALUM SCOTT - THE AVENOIR TOUR 2026 at The Fillmore Minneapolis?

Review: DEMI LOVATO - IT'S NOT THAT DEEP TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - May 3, 2026

What did our critic think of DEMI LOVATO - IT'S NOT THAT DEEP TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis?

Review: RIVERDANCE at Broadway In Tucson
by Zach Wetzel - Apr 30, 2026

RIVERDANCE has a limited engagement at Centennial Hall through April 30. This is a fast-paced theatrical dance showcase that honors Celtic culture while also including cultures from other locations, such as Brooklyn and Latin America.

Video: John Lennon and Yoko Ono Perform 'Instant Karma!' in New Concert Film Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2026

A live performance clip of “Instant Karma!” has been released from the restored concert film, POWER TO THE PEOPLE: JOHN & YOKO LIVE IN NYC. Check it out now.

Review: Drag Artist Kiki Ball-Change Insists on Fun With New Show at Joe's Pub
by Steven Favreau - Apr 14, 2026

Drag performers feel more necessary now than ever. At a moment when the political landscape seems hell-bent on turning so many minorities into pariahs, artists like Kiki Ball-Change do more than entertain. They insist on joy.

Review: TWICE - THIS IS FOR WORLD TOUR 2026 at Grand Casino Arena
by Jared Fessler - Apr 13, 2026

TWICE’s 2026 world tour “FOUR” stop in Saint Paul on April 12, 2026 didn’t feel like a typical concert—it felt more like being dropped into their world for a couple of hours. Even with how big everything is—the stage, the screens, the lights—it still somehow feels really personal.

Photos: First Look At RENT at the Encore
by Gillian Blum - Apr 13, 2026

Check out production photos for the Encore Musical Theatre Company's production Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking rock musical RENT, running April 9 through May 3, 2026, in the Maas Theatre.

Review: Morgan Wallen's STILL THE PROBLEM TOUR 2026 at U.S. Bank Stadium Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - Apr 11, 2026

Morgan Wallen's Still The Problem Tour 2026 kicked off with a sold-out U.S. Bank Stadium show featuring Thomas Rhett, an acoustic set, fireworks, and more.

Review: Jackson Wang’s MAGICMAN 2 Vancouver Show Blends Storytelling, Dance, and Fan Interaction
by Alyson Eng - Apr 10, 2026

On April 5, Jackson Wang brought his MAGICMAN 2 World Tour to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, returning to Vancouver with a show that felt different from his 2023 stop. The setlist leaned heavily on MAGICMAN 2, released last July, carrying its darker themes and reflective tone into the live performance. Instead of fully depending on big production moments, the show focused on atmosphere and pacing, letting each song tell its own story while giving the night a more personal feel.