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Broadway’s Next Triple Threat Semi-Finalists Announced By Chita Rivera Awards And NYCDA Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026

The Chita Rivera Awards and New York City Dance Alliance Foundation announced 15 semi-finalists for Broadway's Next Triple Threat, a talent search honoring Chita Rivera's legacy. Finalists will be named ahead of the live awards presentation on May 18.

Interview: Maria Patrice Amon Directs Hysterical Comedy MATT & BEN at New Village Arts
by Lucía Serrano - Mar 24, 2026

You know Matt Damon and Ben Affleck—the freshly graduated, creative duo who wrote, starred in, and eventually won an Academy Award for “Good Will Hunting.” But do you know how the movie came to be?

Norah Jones to Receive Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award from Grammy Museum
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026

The Grammy Museum will honor Norah Jones with the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award at the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala on May 8, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

Melvin Robert and Nicole Heaston talk AND THE BEAT GOES ON at the Saban Theatre
by Melissa Heckscher - Mar 15, 2026

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles will celebrate Motown, R&B and musical theater with its spring concert, 'And the Beat Goes On,' featuring special guests Melvin Robert and soprano Nicole Heaston.

The Atlanta Opera Reveals 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

The Atlanta Opera will present a dynamic 2026-2027 season with seven productions, including classic and contemporary operas and musical theatre, before relocating to a new venue.

FST Extends Run of Hit Cabaret Show THREE PIANOS Through April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

By popular demand, Florida Studio Theatre has announced the extension of its hit cabaret Three Pianos through April 19, 2026, in FST's Goldstein Cabaret. Learn more here!

Al Hirschfeld Foundation to Release HIRSCHFELD'S ICONS Poster Book in April 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

The Al Hirschfeld Foundation will present a new collection titled Hirschfeld's Icons: A Poster Book featuring iconic figures like Elvis and Madonna. Set for release in April 2026, the book celebrates the artistry of Al Hirschfeld through captivating posters.

NVA to Stage Hollywood Satire MATT & BEN This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

New Village Arts will produce the San Diego Regional Premiere of MATT & BEN, the two-handed, fast-paced comedy that imagines a wildly fictionalized origin story for Hollywood's favorite writing duo: Matt Damon & Ben Affleck.

Western Piedmont Symphony to Perform MASTERWORKS: GRANT US PEACE in Hickory
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, will present MASTERWORKS: GRANT US PEACE on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium in Hickory.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2026 Tanglewood Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026

Tanglewood has revealed the details of its 2026 season, opening in late June and continuing to Labor Day weekend. The schedule brings many of the world’s most exciting musicians to the beautiful Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts.

UNFORGETTABLE: JOHN-MARK MCGAHA SINGS NAT KING COLE Comes to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

Alabama Shakespeare Festival and Artists Lounge Live will present Unforgettable: John Mark McGaha Sings Nat King Cole Feb. 12 – 15 on ASF’s Festival Stage. Learn more here!

PUPPETOPIA 2026 to be Presented at HERE Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

HERE Arts Center, in collaboration with Dream Music Puppetry, will host PUPPETOPIA 2026, featuring innovative puppetry performances including the world premiere of 'Parched'.

NEC Students to Perform 60s and 70s Hits in GENIUS ON THE CHARTS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

NEC students will showcase their musical talents by performing iconic hits from the 60s and 70s in the upcoming show GENIUS ON THE CHARTS on February 24.

Ann Storck Center to Host 30th Annual ROCKIN' CELEBRITY CHEFS Event
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2026

The Ann Storck Center will present a culinary showcase featuring top chefs from South Florida next month, offering attendees a unique tasting experience from renowned local restaurants.

Broadway And Cabaret Star Avery Sommers Brings FOR SENTIMENTAL REASONS To John Knox Village Center This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2026

Avery Sommers will present FOR SENTIMENTAL REASONS at the John Knox Village Cultural Arts Center in Pompano Beach. The concert program features music from the 1960s alongside Broadway standards. Sommers is known for her Broadway, touring, and cabaret performances.

Best Cabaret in 2026: Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 6, 2026

See some of the best can't-miss events of 2026 that will sell out weeks in advance. This roundup features some of the biggest stars working in musical theater and cabaret right now. Check out this list and get your tickets before it's too late.

Florida's Sun & Stars International Film Festival Sets Screening Schedule- Check Out the Full Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 30, 2025

The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival (SASIFF) will launch its fourth season in 2026 with screenings of 28 movies, including an assortment of comedies, dramas, and documentaries. Check out the full lineup here.

George Coleman Will Receive 15th Annual SATCHMO Award From The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2025

The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation (LAEF) will present the world-renowned tenor saxophonist, bandleader and educator George Coleman with the 15th annual Satchmo Award.

New Play THE APIARY to run at New Village Arts in Carlsbad this January
by Gillian Blum - Dec 20, 2025

New Village Arts will bring an exciting new work to its stage in 2026 with the San Diego regional premiere of The Apiary, a play written by Kate Douglas.

Review: LADY A THIS WINTERS NIGHT TOUR at Treasure Island Resort and Casino
by Jared Fessler - Dec 15, 2025

Lady A’s stop at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Minnesota, for their This Winter’s Night tour on December 14, 2025, felt like a holiday celebration with friends. Performing in such an intimate venue, the trio — Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood — set the tone early with a heartfelt rendition of “The First Noel.” Hillary’s voice led the way with warmth, while Charles and Dave added their signature harmonies, instantly pulling the audience into the Christmas spirit.