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Under the Radar Names Janet Wong and Jenn Kidwell Co-Creative Directors

by Stephi Wild — June 22, 2026

Under the Radar has announced the appointment of Janet Wong and Jenn Kidwell as the Festival’s Co-Creative Director team for our 2027 to 2029 seasons.

Single Tickets On Sale For Houston Grand Opera’s 2026-27 Season

by Stephi Wild — June 17, 2026

Houston Grand Opera has put single tickets on sale for its upcoming season, featuring 38 performances across six productions, including SUSANNAH, SHOW BOAT, and a new staging of AIDA.

AIDA, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, and More Set For Opera Philadelphia 2026-2027 Season

by Stephi Wild — April 28, 2026

Opera Philadelphia announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring five new productions including works by Mozart, Verdi, and the Gershwins, plus world and Philadelphia premieres of new operas.

DON GIOVANNI, LA TRAVIATA and More Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago 2026/27 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 9, 2026

Lyric Opera of Chicago has unveiled its 2026/27 Season — a landmark lineup of seven operas spanning centuries and continents, three unique concerts, two Academy Award–winning films performed with live orchestra and more.

Houston Grand Opera Unveils 2026-27 Season - DER ROSENKAVALIER, SHOW BOAT and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 25, 2026

Houston Grand Opera has revealed its 2026-27 season, which includes a new production of Verdi’s Aida; a new staging of Carlisle Floyd’s seminal American opera, Susannah and more.

Broadway Women's Fund Announces 2026's Women to Watch on Broadway

by Gillian Blum — March 15, 2026

The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.

DREAM FEED Performances Extended at HERE Arts Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 15, 2026

HERE Arts Center will present additional performances for their World Premiere of Dream Feed, a new electro-acoustic vocal work created by The HawtPlates.

NYC Mayor Mamdani Joins UNDER THE RADAR Theater Festival to Promote Free Ticket Giveaway

by Gillian Blum — January 10, 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani helped promote Under the Radar Theater Festival's 'Under the Radar for All' effort, giving away 1,500 free tickets to participating shows at theaters across the city.

OPERA America Supports Artists And Companies With More Than $1,000,000 In 2025

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 22, 2025

OPERA America is recognizing the nearly 100 artists, companies, and trustees whose creative work and initiatives won grants and awards totaling more than $1,000,000 in 2025.

Stage Adaptation of Tanya Tagaq's Book SPLIT TOOTH Will Premiere at the 2026 PuSh Festival

by Stephi Wild — December 2, 2025

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, and Music on Main will present the world premiere of Split Tooth.

Banff Centre For Arts And Creativity Unveils Winter Season Of Music, Circus, Comedy, Fashion, And Performance

by A.A. Cristi — November 19, 2025

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity has announced its winter lineup of performances and events, featuring artists across music, circus, comedy, fashion, and visual art.

UNDER THE RADAR Unveils Full 2026 Festival Programming

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 15, 2025

Under the Radar has unveiled the full lineup of over 30 productions for the festival’s 21st edition.

UNDER THE RADAR 2026 Unveils Programming Highlights

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 23, 2025

Under the Radar will return for its 21st edition.

Suzan-Lori Parks and More Featured in The Flea's Fifth Annual Juneteenth Performances

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 2, 2025

As part of The Flea's Fifth Annual Juneteenth Public Performance Program, they have commissioned Helga Davis, Ayana Evans, and Suzan-Lori Parks.

OPERA America Awards 2025 Marineau Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors

by Stephi Wild — May 9, 2025

OPERA America has announced the nine recipients of the 2025 Marineau Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors.

2025 Doris Duke Artist Award Recipients Revealed

by Stephi Wild — May 2, 2025

The Doris Duke Foundation announced the six recipients of the 2025 Doris Duke Artist Awards – the largest prize in the United States that is dedicated to individual performing artists.

New York Theatre Workshop Announces Additional FOR THE CULTURE Events For A KNOCK ON THE ROOF

by A.A. Cristi — January 23, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced additional details for their For The Culture Series for A Knock on the Roof, written by Khawla Ibraheem (London-Jenin), and directed by Obie Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Oliver Butler (What the Constitution Means to Me).