After years of winning over audiences with her fearless humor and magnetic stage presence, comedian Christi Somers is returning to New York with a brand-new hour of stand-up that promises to be her most personal and revealing performance yet. On July 12, Somers will take the stage at the iconic Joe’s Pub with a show…
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As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one of the architects of Latin urban music is making a triumphant return to the global stage. Reggaetón pioneer El General has teamed up with Intercept Music to release “Vamos a Ganar,” a refreshed version of his beloved soccer anthem that first energized fans during the…
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As soccer fans from around the globe descend on the New York metropolitan area for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is offering a unique cultural companion to the world’s biggest sporting event. Through July 19, the museum will present Collection in Focus | Zidane, a 21st century portrait, a groundbreaking…
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Following a critically acclaimed debut and enthusiastic audience response, New Place Players is bringing back Tempest Tossed, its intimate adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, for a limited eight-performance engagement this June at Casa Duse in Brooklyn. Adapted by Craig Bacon and directed by Janina Picard, Tempest Tossed transforms Shakespeare’s final masterpiece into a chamber…
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A powerful new play exploring one of the most complex and increasingly common family dynamics in modern society will receive an industry presentation this June in New York City. Producer Debra Olshan-Cooper has announced an industry reading of America’s Mom, a new work by acclaimed playwright Joe Calarco, directed by Hannah Ryan and featuring a…
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Poetry lovers, aspiring writers, students, and families will once again gather in downtown Newark this fall as the Dodge Poetry Festival returns October 15–17, 2026. Produced by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and supported by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the event remains the largest poetry festival in North America and one of…
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New York City’s beloved summer theater tradition is returning bigger than ever. The Public Theater, alongside returning Shakespeare For the City Presenting Partner Citizens, has announced the launch of SHAKESPEARE FOR THE CITY, a citywide celebration of free theater, community, and culture that will run through September 8. This summer’s expanded initiative will bring world-class…
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The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has announced a slate of influential television creatives, executives and storytellers who will be recognized at the 8th Annual AAFCA TV Honors on Aug. 8 in Los Angeles. This year’s ceremony, taking place at City Club LA in Downtown Los Angeles, will celebrate actor and comedian Tracy Morgan,…
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One of New Jersey’s most celebrated theater institutions is preparing for a season of blockbuster productions even as it enters the final stage of a sweeping multi-million-dollar renovation project. Paper Mill Playhouse has announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring four crowd-pleasing productions: Mary Poppins, Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor, Million Dollar Quartet, and Dear Evan…
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Anticipation is already running high for the world premiere stage adaptation of Girl, Interrupted, and now theatergoers will have even more time to experience it. The Public Theater has announced a one-week extension of the highly anticipated production before its official opening night, with performances now running through June 28. The production begins previews on…
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