Festival 1979 Off-Broadway — Photo Coverage
BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON Will Make New York Premiere in Rolling World Premiere Model
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
New Federal Theatre and North Carolina Black Repertory Company co-produce BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON, a Caribbean family drama by Eljon Wardally with an original Calypso score by Guggenheim Fellow Etienne Charles, at WP Theater in New York.
WHO WE BECOME to Return to New York With Lanford Wilson One-Acts
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Deep Flight Productions will present an encore engagement of WHO WE BECOME, a program of rarely produced Lanford Wilson one-acts, at Factory Series at the Chain Studio Theatre in New York.
Charles Dennis, Co-Founder of P.S. 122 and Avant-Garde-Arama, Dies
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Charles Dennis, interdisciplinary artist and co-founder of P.S. 122 and AVANT-GARDE-ARAMA, has died at his home in Hurley, NY. He performed in Robert Wilson's EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH and championed experimental arts in the Hudson Valley.
Brian Webb Dance Company Names Molly McDermott as New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Brian Webb Dance Company announced Molly McDermott as its incoming Artistic Director, succeeding founder Brian Webb, who has led the Edmonton-based contemporary dance organization since 1979.
Patchogue Theatre Will Present WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS - AN EVENING WITH EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
Patchogue Theatre announced WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS - AN EVENING WITH EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER, combining archival Royal Albert Hall footage of Emerson and Lake with Carl Palmer and his ELP Legacy band performing live in sync.
WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS - AN EVENING WITH EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER is Coming to Patchogue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Patchogue Theatre will present Welcome Back My Friends - An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer, combining archival Royal Albert Hall footage of Emerson and Lake with Carl Palmer and his ELP Legacy band performing live in sync.
Summerhall Arts Reveals Final 30 Shows Of 2026 Festival Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Summerhall Arts announced its final 30 shows for its 2026 Festival, including an 80-seat Sauna Theatre, Shaparak Khorsandi's debut play KISMET, Hannah Maxwell's new show, and productions from Francesca Moody Productions and theatregoose.
Robert Lindsay In Conversation and More Set For Riverside Studios' 50th Anniversary Celebrations
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026
Riverside Studios has announced details of more special events being staged to celebrate the West London venue's 50th anniversary. Learn more about the lineup here!
Pianist Ursula Oppens to Perform at FORTISSSSIMO MINI PIANO FESTIVAL in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
Pianist Ursula Oppens will perform works by Elliott Carter and Frederic Rzewski at the Zürcher Gallery's Fortisssimo Mini Piano Festival. Admission is free.
Trumpeter Bob Ferguson to Receive George Mesterhazy Jazz Master Award in April
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2026
Jazz trumpeter Bob Ferguson will receive the George Mesterhazy Jazz Master Award at a gala on April 30 at Linwood Country Club, presented by the South Jersey Jazz Society.
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 2026 Season Highlights Female Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, the Evanston theatre company that has been thrilling audiences with stories of the Black American and African diaspora experience since 1979, has announced its programming for the 2026 season.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center Unveils 2026 New York City Ballet Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) has announced its 2026 NEW YORK CITY BALLET (NYCB) residency from July 8-11 as part of its celebratory 60th anniversary season.
Works & Process to Present EARLY WORKS By Lucinda Childs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
Works & Process, Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels, and Guggenheim New York will present Early Works by Lucinda Childs, a pivotal figure in postmodern dance. The performance will feature a collection of her groundbreaking early works.
Sir Lenny Henry to Perform at the Latitude Festival's 20th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
Klarna presents Latitude Festival has revealed Sir Lenny Henry for an exclusive UK music Festival performance as part of its landmark 20th anniversary comedy lineup.
Men at Work and Toad the Wet Sprocket to Perform at The BayCare Sound
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Men at Work and Toad the Wet Sprocket will be live in concert at The BayCare Sound with special guest Shonen Knife.
The Bessies 2024 And 2025 Award Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026
Dixon Place will present the prestigious Bessies award ceremony, recognizing outstanding dance and performance artists, on January 20. This event highlights the achievements in dance and provides a platform for artists to be acknowledged.
André de Ridder and Danielle de Niese Will Lead ENO’s RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
The English National Opera will present a new production of RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY, featuring Andre de Ridder and Danielle de Niese. Learn more here!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE HONEY TRAP at Irish Rep
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2025
Now running at Irish Repertory Theatre is the New York Premiere of The Honey Trap by Leo McGann. Directed by Matt Torney, it continues through November 9, 2025 in Irish Rep’s Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage. Check out photos from opening night here!
REVIEW: Andrew Lloyd Webber's TELL ME ON A SUNDAY Showcases Erin Clare's Beautiful Voice
by Jade Kops - Apr 20, 2024
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s one act song cycle TELL ME ON A SUNDAY receives a rare staging at Hayes Theatre, showcasing Erin Clare as the solo character.
Photos: In Rehearsal for FAITH HEALER At Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024
Take a first look inside the rehearsal room of Faith Healer written by Olivier and Tony Award-winning Brian Friel and directed by the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s Artistic Director, Rachel O’Riordan.
Photos: Theater Breaking Through Barriers Takes Part In The 15th BIRD International Theatre Festival In Japan
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2022
Theater Breaking Through Barriers the only professional Off-Broadway theater company dedicated to advancing artists and developing audiences of people with disabilities, recently took a contingent of 14 artists to Japan’s Tottori Prefecture to participate in the 15th BIRD International Theatre Festival. See photos from their trip here.
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