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THE SURGE: An Ode to Sinéad O'Connor and More Set for The Joyce Theater's Fall '26/Winter '27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026

The Joyce Theater Foundation has unveiled its Fall ’26/Winter ’27 season, an expansive celebration of daring contemporary voices, internationally acclaimed companies, iconic returning favorites, and more.

Video: New Musical FROM CORINNE’S HEART at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

FROM CORINNE’S HEART, a new musical written, produced, composed, and directed by Charles Mandracchia, played a sold-out performance recently at 54 Below. Check out highlights in the video here!

IGNITE to Close Bruce Wood Dance Dallas' 16th Season at Moody Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Bruce Wood Dance Dallas will present IGNITE, a triple-bill season finale at Moody Performance Hall in the Dallas Arts District, featuring world and Dallas premieres alongside a Bruce Wood classic.

BODYTRAFFIC to Close with Final Los Angeles Performances at the Wallis
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

BODYTRAFFIC will mark the end of its 20-year run with final Los Angeles performances at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, featuring works by Trey McIntyre, Cayetano Soto, and others as part of a national Tour of Thanks.

BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL to Return to Wagner Park for Free Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026

Battery Dance will present its 45th Annual Festival at Wagner Park, featuring a week of free nightly performances, community workshops, and a one-night commemorative show marking the U.S. semi-quincentennial.

Young Dancemakers Company to Tour NYC This Summer With Free Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026

Young Dancemakers Company, a tuition-free NYC public high school dance ensemble, announced its 2026 touring season, featuring student-created works and a repertory project with choreographer Milton Myers, culminating at the Ailey Citigroup Theater.

Photo: FROM CORINNE’S HEART Plays Sold-Out Performance at 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026

FROM CORINNE’S HEART, a new musical written, produced, composed, and directed by Charles Mandracchia, played a sold-out performance Friday night at 54 Below. Check out a photo from behind the scenes.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Will Return to BAM
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 16, 2026

On the heels of a successful 20-city coast-to-coast tour, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, culminates its 2025-26 season with a BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) engagement.

Renée Fleming, Isabel Leonard and More Set for Washington National Opera's 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026

Washington National Opera has unveiled its 2026-2027 season—its first full season as an independent company, following its departure from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in January 2026

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Will Perform HYMN & REVELATIONS at BAM
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will present a program at BAM featuring Judith Jamison's Emmy Award-winning HYMN, the company premiere of BLINK OF AN EYE, and Alvin Ailey's REVELATIONS, closing out the inaugural season under Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Present Season Finale at BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will close its 2025-26 season at BAM with Judith Jamison's Emmy-winning Hymne and the company premiere of Medhi Walerski's Blink of an Eye, under Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack.

Mamela Nyamza's THE HERD/LESS Will Open Dance Umbrella 2026 Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Dance Umbrella announced THE HERD/LESS by South African choreographer Mamela Nyamza as the opening show of its 2026 festival, presented at Sadler's Wells East. Nyamza, a 2026 Venice Biennale Silver Lion recipient, previously opened the 2024 festival with HATCHED ENSEMBLE.

Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center Reveals 2026–2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

The Music Center announced its 2026–2027 GLORYA KAUFMAN PRESENTS DANCE AT THE MUSIC CENTER season, featuring the Joffrey Ballet, Compañía Nacional de Danza, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and a ballet festival curated by Tiler Peck.

Interview: 'Adele Had Never Written a Song Before She Came To Us': Principal Stuart Worden On The BRIT School
by Gary Naylor - May 11, 2026

Opened in 1991 with the support of the UK recorded music industry through The BRIT Trust and the BPI, The BRIT School is the leading Performing and Creative Arts school in the UK and is completely FREE to attend. Its mission is to train and educate young people for future careers in the booming creative industries. 

The Auditorium Theatre Unveils 2026–27 Dance Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026

The Auditorium in Chicago announced its 2026-27 dance season, featuring DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM, BALLETS JAZZ MONTRÉAL, LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO, BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO DE AMALIA HERNÁNDEZ, and ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER.

MTI Concert Dance to License Choreographic Works by Lynne Taylor-Corbett
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026

MTI Concert Dance announced an exclusive licensing agreement for works by choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett, becoming the third choreographer in the MTI catalogue, joining José Limón and Jerome Robbins.

YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, and More Included in New York City Center Encores! 2027 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

NEW YORK CITY CENTER announced programing for the 2026 –2027 Season—the largest in the institution’s history. It will include Encores! productions of Kiss of the Spider Woman, Hallelujah Baby, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and more.

Carbonell Awards Welcomes Three New Members To Board Of Directors
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

The Carbonell Awards announced three new Board of Directors members — Debbie Calabria, Dale Edwards, and Zaylin Yates — representing Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, and Broward County cultural organizations.

From LaChanze to Audra McDonald: Inside Vivo Performing Arts’ 2026/27 Season
by Team BWW - Apr 28, 2026

It’s not every season that features two voices so deeply woven into the fabric of American theater. This fall, Vivo Performing Arts welcomes LaChanze, the original Celie in The Color Purple, whose electrifying cabaret artistry has earned raves from BroadwayWorld and audiences alike. In spring 2027, six‑time Tony Award® winner Audra McDonald returns to Symphony Hall for an intimate evening of song and storytelling.

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.