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Branford Marsalis Quartet to Headline DOWNTOWN JAMAICA RIDDIM & JAZZ FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026

The Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning will present its fourth annual Downtown Jamaica Riddim & Jazz Festival in Rufus King Park, headlined by three-time GRAMMY winner Branford Marsalis and his quartet. The free event features a full lineup of live music.

ALWAYS OLIVIA Tribute Concert to Play Riverside Casino in Iowa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026

Singer Annie Aiello, a former 'The Voice' candidate, will front Always Olivia at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Iowa, performing five decades of Olivia Newton-John hits with a Chicago band.

Photos: Oprah Winfrey Poses Backstage with the Cast of RAGTIME
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 20, 2026

Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway revival of Ragtime just welcomed a very special guest to the Vivian Beaumont Theatre! Earlier this week, the one and only Oprah saw the Tony-winning revival and visited the cast backstage. Check out photos here.

GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW to Play Final Performance After 19 Years in New York
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026

After nearly two decades, Gazillion Bubble Show, founded by Bubble Artist Fan Yang, will play its final New York City performance at New World Stages in September, concluding a 19-year run.

Art as Activism on Broadway: Meet the Trailblazers Behind Black Women on Broadway
by Cynthia L. Dorsey - Jun 19, 2026

At a time when stories are being challenged, erased, and reimagined in real time, the communities most impacted are often cared for the least, with few industry spaces designed specifically for their support. In 2020, three powerhouse theater artists and Tony Award nominees, Amber Iman, Jocelyn Bioh, and Danielle Brooks, set out to change that. What began as a desire to celebrate Black women working in theater has grown into Black Women on Broadway (BWOB), a thriving community dedicated to mentorship, recognition, wellness, and professional development for Black women working both onstage and behind the scenes.

Photos: A WOMAN IN REVERSE to Make World Premiere at Midtown International Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026

Andrea Mezvinsky's solo show A WOMAN IN REVERSE makes its world premiere at the American Theatre of Actors in New York. Directed by Suzanne Bachner, the comedy follows a divorced daughter confronting generational patterns over a single day. Go behind the scenes with these rehearsal photos.

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Hollywood Pantages
by Evan Henerson - Jun 3, 2026

As substantial as its built-in assets are, the two-time Tony Award winner, musical is lacking in other areas. Book writer Kristoffer Diaz has crafted an exciting leading character, and an even more interesting supporting player. Alas, he has also included a rather perfunctory family triangle that gums up the play’s second act

ALWAYS OLIVIA Tribute Show Will Present at Raue Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026

Raue Center For The Arts will present ALWAYS OLIVIA, a tribute to Olivia Newton-John starring Annie Aiello, backed by a five-piece band. The show has earned three consecutive 'Tribute Artist of the Year' nominations.

A WOMAN IN REVERSE World Premiere Set for Midtown International Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026

Andrea Mezvinsky, crowned 'America's Funniest Mom' on The Oprah Winfrey Show, will present her solo show A WOMAN IN REVERSE at the Midtown International Theatre Festival, directed by playwright Suzanne Bachner.

CURSED: MY ROAD TO HOLLYWOOD to Be Presented At Hudson Guild Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026

Emmy-winning director Linda Mendoza will present her comedic memoir CURSED: MY ROAD TO HOLLYWOOD at Hudson Guild Theatre in Hollywood as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival, recounting her rise directing Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place, and more.

Jonathan Groff, Alan Cumming and More Named to TIME100 List
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

TIME has revealed the 2026 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Theater stars including Jonathan Groff, Alan Cumming and more have made the list!

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Susan Egan to Become Disney Legends
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2026

Broadway's Lin-Manuel Miranda and Susan Egan are among those who will receive the Disney Legends Award at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event later this year.

Crow's Theatre Reveals 2026-27 Season - A FINE BALANCE, MACBETH and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026

Crow's Theatre has revealed its 2026-27 season—the organization's 43rd season of programming—celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their permanent east-end home at Dundas and Carlaw.

North Coast Repertory Theatre to Host 44th Spotlight Gala Featuring Rita Rudner
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026

North Coast Repertory Theatre announced its 44th Spotlight Gala, 'An Evening of Laughter with Rita Rudner', set to entertain attendees with a night of comedy.

Interview: CAMP MORNING WOOD Cast Members Bare It All. PART ONE: Leo Ayala
by David Green - Mar 20, 2026

Top notch talent, and a WHOLE LOT MORE, is on display in Prism Theatre’s debut production of CAMP MORNING WOOD, which plays its final weekend in Palm Springs  with just four more performances remaining before the campfire goes out. The show’s premise is about seven characters navigating their inhibitions in the judgement-free, clothing-optional environment of Camp “Morning Wood”. It is far from an evening a high-art or thought provoking theatre but, if you just want to let go of the cerebral and give in to a mindless romp with a wonderfully engaging cast, CAMP MORNING WOOD is the ticket. I had the chance to catch up with Leo Ayala, the actor who plays the musical’s protagonist, Randy, as he was getting “undressed” for e recent matinee performance. (Just kidding about the undressing). Here are a few excerpts from the conversation:

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE by Chromolume Theatre at The Zephyr
by Shari Barrett - Mar 16, 2026

Directed magnificently by Elijah Green, with energetic choreography by Katie Powers-Faulk and musical direction by Miki Yokomizo, the totally entertaining and artistically brilliant production pulled me in from the moment it started.

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE Takes Stage at Overshadowed Theatrical Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026

Overshadowed Theatrical Productions will present Tuesdays with Morrie, a stage adaptation of Mitch Albom's powerful New York Times Bestseller, running until March 28, 2026.

Choreographer Jamal Sims To Direct Dance-Themed Film MAJOR
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 10, 2026

Jamal Sims, a longtime choreographer and performer who frequently appears on RuPaul's Drag Race, will direct the ballet-themed film Major for 20th Century Studios.

Roberta Flack Spotlighted in New OWN Documentary for Women’s History Month
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2026

The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) is set to present a new two-hour documentary highlighting the life of the Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and artist, Roberta Flack

Cynthia Erivo Wins NAACP Image Award for WICKED: FOR GOOD - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Check out the full list of winners now.