Miller Theatre at Columbia University is preparing for one of its most ambitious seasons yet, announcing a 2026-27 lineup that blends world premieres, contemporary music, early music, jazz, and beloved free community events. Led by Executive Director Melissa Smey, the acclaimed New York institution will present a season defined by artistic discovery and innovation. Since…
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Prospect Park Alliance is ushering in the 2026 season at Lefferts Historic House with a diverse lineup of free cultural events, exhibitions, performances, and conversations celebrating Brooklyn’s rich history and the enduring legacies of Black and Indigenous communities. Located in Prospect Park and operated by the Alliance in partnership with the Historic House Trust, Lefferts…
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Crystal R. Emery, the award-winning filmmaker, author, producer, educator, and disability rights advocate whose career spanned film, publishing, STEM education, and social justice, has died at the age of 65. Emery passed away on May 11 at Yale New Haven Hospital’s Saint Raphael Campus after a long battle with multiple illnesses. Throughout her life, she…
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As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria is turning its attention to stories often left out of traditional narratives of American history. Running through July 5, By the People, For the People: Real American Tales will present 14 films that…
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Broadway favorite Krysta Rodriguez is heading back to the Great White Way in one of musical theater’s most coveted roles. The actress and singer will join the cast of Chicago as Roxie Hart beginning June 15, 2026, at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City. Rodriguez takes over the role in Broadway’s longest-running American musical,…
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The curtain will stay up a little longer for Broadway’s dazzling spectacle, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, as producers have announced a five-week extension of the Tony Award-winning production’s Broadway run. Producer Carmen Pavlovic of Global Creatures revealed that the blockbuster musical, which had previously been scheduled to close on July 26, 2026, will now continue…
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A deeply personal side of one of America’s most celebrated poets will be brought to life this Pride Month when Whitman in Love, conceived and performed by John Kevin Jones, arrives at New York City’s historic Merchant’s House Museum for a limited engagement. Running for just five performances from June 24 through June 28, the…
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A poignant and intimate exploration of loneliness, connection, and vulnerability arrives on the New York stage tonight as What Happened Was… begins performances at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Presented by Audible Theater and TOGETHER, the theatrical partnership founded by Sonia Friedman and Hugh Jackman, the production stars Emmy-nominated actor Corey Stoll (Billions, Appropriate) and former…
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Paper Mill Playhouse is bringing one of the most beloved musicals in theater history back to the stage as the final production of its 2025-2026 season. The Regional Theatre Tony Award-winning institution has announced the full cast and creative team for West Side Story, which begins performances on May 28 and runs through June 28…
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The Public Theater is celebrating the return of the revitalized Delacorte Theater with an ambitious slate of free civic and cultural programming designed to welcome more New Yorkers than ever before. Alongside its beloved Free Shakespeare in the Park productions, The Public Theater has announced the return of Public Forums and the launch of Public…
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