
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Park Theater Company (APTCo) is entering an exciting next chapter with the appointment of Nate Patten as its new Producing Artistic Director. Under Patten's leadership, the company is embracing a bold artistic vision focused on presenting both beloved classic titles and compelling contemporary works, fostering meaningful community engagement, and bringing exceptional theatrical experiences to audiences across the Jersey Shore.

(NEW YORK, NY) -- For more than fifty-six years, PHILADANCO! (The Philadelphia Dance Company) has stood among the most influential forces in American concert dance, shaping generations of extraordinary artists while preserving and advancing the traditions of what was then called Black dance. From July 29 through August 2, 2026, the internationally celebrated company returns to The Joyce Theater after a successful three-week European tour with a powerful program that honors its historic legacy while embracing the future through four innervating and compelling choreographic voices.

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Blending stand-up comedy and theatrical storytelling, James Christy's I Think Not comes to the Philadelphia Fringe Festival following its premiere at New York City's Algonquin Hotel this spring. The show will be performed at the iconic National Mechanics in Old City on September 11, 12, 25 and 26, 2026.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "A Light To Come Home To" by Jersey roots rocker Lisa Bouchelle featuring Americana legends Amanda Shires and Larry Campbell.
