Tonight or Never

What did our critic think of ANNIE at Greater Boston Stage Company?

For anyone who grew up in the 2000s, the music of Ne-Yo and Akon formed part of the soundtrack to an entire generation. On June 17, the two hitmakers brought their co-headlining NIGHTS LIKE THIS tour to Rogers Arena, launching the North American leg of the 57-city world tour in Vancouver, BC. Built around nostalgia and packed with songs that dominated radio, clubs, and playlists throughout the mid-2000s, NIGHTS LIKE THIS reunited two artists whose catalogs have remained staples for more than two decades. Throughout the evening, Ne-Yo and Akon traded the spotlight while revisiting the hits that helped establish them as two of the most recognizable voices of their generation. 

The LA Phil opened its 2026 Hollywood Bowl season with “The Best of Broadway,” featuring glittering stars of stage and screen, including host Billy Crystal and Halle Bailey.

The Park Theatre will award six scholarships to local students for its 2026 Park Arts Summer Theatre Workshop Camp programs, helping make arts education more accessible to young people throughout the Monadnock Region

This high-spirited golden age musical comedy wowed Wichita audiences

The Stratford Festival’s Tom Patterson Theatre continues to demonstrate why it should be considered one of the best spaces in the world to mount Shakespeare. Director Haysam Kadri’s production of OTHELLO is stirring and powerful, with excellent performances by the entire company. Led by André Sills as Othello and Evan Buliung as Iago, this cast elevates every scene of this devastating Shakespearean tragedy. Themes of doubt, jealousy, manipulation, belonging, and betrayal, along with explorations of racism, and misogyny are explored with nuance and deliberateness. This paired with reflective and moving performances leaves audiences clinging to every word – spoken and unspoken.

Casting high school aged teen-agers can be a trickier needle to thread than one might think. Two actors who are still in high school wrestling down the spectrum of emotions, growth journeys and heartbreak of Shakespeare’s tale is no small achievement. Asher Hagler and Quinnlyn Scheppner make their marks; they are charismatic, genuine and, yes, also very young.

What did our critic think of SONS OF VAO at ASB Waterfront Theatre?

The contemporary ballet company, Chamber Dance Project (CDP): Its bringing together of soloist-level professional ballet dancers during their lay-off periods from major professional companies and partnering them with equally talented musicians and boundary pushing choreographers.

The Bells Ring Loud Through The Wortham.

Peter Pan is famous for never growing up and bringing Wendy and her brothers to Neverland to stop the ruthless Captain Hook. In Peter Pan and Mary, we go back many years and meet Mary, Wendy’s mother. Hope Lowry, as Peter Pan, portrayed this well-loved character as confident and adventurous, and maybe a tad self-centered. Mary, played by Rory Fogle, was as adventurous and confident as Peter Pan. This self-proclaimed Pirate expert was perfect to bring back to Neverland to defeat the evil pirate, Captain Barbecue, played by Caryn Darrow. Darrow was evil, manipulative, and cunning in this role. Without giving too much away, Mark Tauzin’s portrayal of Jimmy was excellent as he showed the evolution of this character.

Featuring music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, a book by Karen Zacarías, and direction by Michael Greif, BASURA is a vibrant, uplifting new musical filled with heart, hope, and the transformative power of music.

At the age of 10, my daughter was completely spellbound by The Magic Flute at Opera Holland Park, striking up a lifelong love of opera, dance and theatre. So, what better way to introduce children to opera than down the rabbit hole of one of Opera Holland Park's most cherished productions, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

What did our critic think of THE GRADUATE BY TERRY JOHNSON at The Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga?

The Fabulous Fox and JS Touring have announced that America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will perform on The Fabulous Fox stage this Fall. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.

TALE, the NYC storytelling series hosted by Harmon Leon of This American Life, will present performers including Adam Wade and Jess Wood of HBO's Def Comedy Jam at the Red Room above KGB Bar.

Boasting a dynamic cast and a kickass band, We Will Rock You is essential viewing. Perfect for fans of Queen and those who want their musicals tinged with plenty of sass, the show is the perfect amalgamation of driving beats, finger snaps, get down grooves, and phenomenal performances.

BWW spoke with Philip ahead of the show’s Toronto Fringe debut to discuss PEDRO THE PENGUIN’s origins as a 10-minute school project, the joys and challenges of writing for young audiences, and why Toronto Fringe is the right home for this piece.

Japanese boy band Naniwa Danshi has released “ND⁵,” their newest album that brings their global 'NaniFam' five incredible years' worth of Diamond Smiles and Happy Surprises, now available to download and stream worldwide on YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and more.

Princess Anastasia has been found at the Royal Theatre in Benton. Seriously, I am a starry-heart eyes believer that Karis Martin is the real lost princess. There is no way you can tell me otherwise, and if you don't believe me, go see for yourself. This is your last weekend to catch Anastasia, and trust me, you do not want to miss it. Directed by Jeremy Clay, with Assistant Director Aubree Blankenship, Co-Music Directors Justin and Heidi McCartney, and Choreographer Jordyn Purtle, this sweeping musical adventure is filled with romance, humor, and enough theatrical magic to leave audiences completely enchanted.

Ahead of the St. Paul Saints' Pride Night at CHS Field on June 18, I had the chance to speak with Executive Vice President and General Manager Zane Heinselman about the night's celebration and the importance of creating an inclusive experience for fans.

Award-winning actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise will return to Milwaukee this August for Graceful Warrior, a special benefit concert for Skylight Music Theatre celebrating the life and music of his late son, McCanna 'Mac' Sinise.

Jobsite Theater's production of Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT is set to open at the Straz Center in Tampa, with the principal cast now announced for the rock opera.

The reviews are in for Label•less, the new musical experience created by Lea and Drew Lachey that officially opened Off-Broadway on June 18. Featuring a cast of young performers sharing real-life stories through music, movement, and personal testimony, the production is now running at The Duke on 42nd Street through August 29.

Composer Ayn Inserto and the WDR Big Band are set to release a live album featuring trumpeter Sean Jones, capturing a collaborative performance from the acclaimed jazz ensemble.