The Vanguard

Limón Dance Company and Joffrey Ballet Artists to Join USC Dance Program for Gala Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026

USC Dance will host a special performance featuring stars from Limón Dance Company and Joffrey Ballet on April 11, showcasing a blend of contemporary and ballet styles.

LIBERATION, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, & More Win 2026 GLAAD Media Awards - Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2026

On Thursdays, the Winners were announced for the 37th GLAAD Media Awards, with Broadway's Liberation, the Kiss of the Spider Woman movie, Heated Rivalry, and more taking home major awards. Check out the full list here.

Photos: Highlights from the 2026 JOE’S PUB ANNUAL GALA Celebrating Honoree Justin Vivian Bond
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 5, 2026

The one-night-only event celebrating Joe’s Pub & Dr. Justin Vivian Bond featured performances by Bond, Taylor Mac, Bianca Leigh, and more. See photos from the 3/2 night

Photos: Joe’s Pub Annual Gala Honors Justin Vivian Bond At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026

Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater held its 2026 Annual Gala on Monday, March 2, honoring Dr. Justin Vivian Bond as this year’s Vanguard Honoree. Check out photos of the production.

Review: EUREKA DAY at Coal Mine Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - Feb 25, 2026

Many of us have, at some point in our lives, operated on the basic assumptions that our chosen communities, particularly those aligned by basic ideology, had our best interests at heart and would look out for each other.

Jake Worthington to Play Headlining 'Intent To Tonk Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2026

Jake Worthington has announced his headlining Intent To Tonk Tour, hitting markets throughout the U.S. this spring, kicking off in Wilmington, N.C., before hitting Chicago, Nashville, Boston, and more.

MTI Concert Dance To Exclusively License Works By José Limón
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026

MTI Concert Dance, a division of Music Theatre International, has announced that the company has entered an agreement to exclusively license a series of works created by renowned choreographer José Limón to professional companies, the second choreographer's works to be included in the MTI catalogue.

Vanguard University Theatre To Present THESE SHINING LIVES
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

Vanguard University Theatre Department will present THESE SHINING LIVES by Melanie Marnich this spring at the Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa. The production will run from April 16 through April 26 and tells the true story of women affected by the Radium Dial Company in the 1920s.

Vanguard University to Stage GUYS AND DOLLS at Lyceum Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

The Vanguard University Theatre Department will present the beloved Broadway musical Guys and Dolls, running from February 19 through March 8 at the Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa.

The Crane Wives to Kick Off Spring US Tour This April
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 26, 2026

After an expansive run of 2025 tour dates, indie rock band The Crane Wives is heading back out on the road with a new US tour this April and June. Kicking off on April 14, The Crane Wives will bring their live show back to stages nationwide.

The Movement Theatre Company Awarded $300K Grant From The Mellon Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

The Movement Theatre Company has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation, an nvestment that will empower Producing Artistic Leaders to strengthen and expand their leadership.

Heartbeat Opera Will Present MANON! This Winter
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2025

MANON! (ten performances January 27, 28, 29, 31, February 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8) follows Manon as she is rescued from her fate in a convent and finds herself pulled between two suitors: Power and True Love. Opera's original 'it-girl,' she deftly invents and reinvents herself throughout the work, transforming her circumstances even when the stakes turn deadly. 

Chloé Zhao and Nia DaCosta to Receive Honors at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025

Hamnet writer/director Chloé Zhao will be honored with the annual Trailblazer Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, with Nia DaCosta and Geeta Gandbhir receiving Vanguard Awards.

Make-Up Artist Michael Johnston to Receive Vanguard Award at the MUAHS Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2025

The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild will honor make-up artist Michael Johnston with the Vanguard Award at the 13th Annual MUAHS Awards. The gala event will take place on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles.

CHRISTMAS WITH CHOR LEONI Holiday Concert Returns In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

Chor Leoni invites audiences to experience the mystery, wonder, and sparkling joy of the holiday season with its annual celebration, Christmas with Chor Leoni, on December 18 at 7:30pm, December 19 at 5pm & 8pm, and December 20 at 2pm, 5pm & 8pm at St. Andrew's-Wesley United (1022 Nelson St).

Simon Stone’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Marina Abramović and More Set for Park Avenue Armory 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025

Park Avenue Armory has revealed its 2026 season of multidisciplinary experiences from artists at the vanguard of dance, visual art, theater, music, and performance art.

THE NUTCRACKER SUITE & SPICY: An Immersive Nutcracker For A New Generation
by Gillian Blum - Nov 8, 2025

The Nutcracker Suite & Spicy is returning for its landmark 16th year to delight audiences December 19-21, at the Aetna Theater at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, located at 29 Atheneum Square North in Hartford.

Pianist Ursula Oppens and Adam Tendler To Perform Anthony Braxton's Composition 95 At Roulette
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

Pianist Ursula Oppens will appear with noted pianist Adam Tendler in a duo-piano performance at Brooklyn's Roulette Intermedium. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Joe's Pub Reveals Artist Selections for 2025-26 Joe's Pub Working Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025

Joe's Pub has revealed the artist selections for the 2025-26 Joe’s Pub Working Group. Launched over ten years ago, the program was conceived to address the rapidly shifting state of the performing arts in New York. Learn more!

TOPSY TURVY, ARREST THE CLOWNS Included in 2025-2026 Season at The Actors' Gang
by Emmy Rice - Sep 6, 2025

The Actors’ Gang is announcing its full 2025/2026 which features seven original plays, two twentieth century theatrical classics, and Late Night Fridays that will present improvised commedia dell’ arte, live music and film screenings.