Joan Jett News

Be one of the first to see award-winning playwright Sandy Rustin's new play, Struck, when it comes to the Kennedy Theatre on June 21st -  July 2nd  at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. The world premiere was received with critical acclaim and you won't want to miss this  regional debut in the intimate setting of the Kennedy Theatre,

LA-based punk act The Regrettes have released a politically-charged new video for their song, 'Seashore,' off their critically acclaimed debut album, Feel Your Feelings, Fool! Entertainment Weekly premieres the video today

Shadowbox Live is ready to revisit audience favorites from the past season with The Best of Shadowbox Live 2017 opening June 8th at the Brewery District theater, 503 South Front Street.

Postcards is back and bigger than ever! This three-week festival of circus, cabaret and extraordinary performance at Jacksons Lane, North London's creative space, offers twists, turns and just a touch of blasphemy.

Hosted by Songwriter Hall of Fame's Holly Knight ('Simply The Best,' 'Love Is A Battlefield,' 'Invincible'),  Schirmer Theatrical and Greenberg Artists present 'Women Rock' at The Cutting Room on May 22nd, celebrating the great female singers and songwriters who changed the face of rock n' roll. A portion of the proceeds from 'Women Rock' will be donated to the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls.

Theatre Raleigh and Cary's Booth Amphitheatre have partnered for the rock/jukebox musical- Rock of Ages on September 7th- 10th.

LA-based punk act The Regrettes have announced a summer headlining tour, continuing what has already been a breakout year for the band. The new dates, announced fresh off their TV debut on CONAN and a 17-date spring tour, kick off on June 11 in Phoenix, AZ and include festival stops at this year's Summerfest, Riot Fest, and NXNE Port Lands Music Festival. A full list of dates is below, with tickets for all shows available for purchase on Friday, May 5 at 11:00 a.m. local time on TheRegrettes.com.

Live Nation has officially kicked off the summer concert season with a special performance Monday night in NYC for National Concert Day, as well as the 'Kickoff to Summer Ticket Promotion,' offering over 1,000,000 tickets to some of Live Nation's summer tours for just $20 (that's all-in, no additional fees)

From experiencing live music under the stars at an outdoor amphitheater, to rocking out at an arena, or taking a road trip to a music festival, there is something special about summer concerts, and Live Nation is celebrating the start of the season with National Concert Day

Theatre Raleigh's Artistic Director Lauren Kennedy Brady announces the casting for  their Summer Series at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Season tickets are on-sale now and individual tickets will be available on May 1.

LA-based punk act The Regrettes made their TV debut last night on CONAN with a performance of 'Hey Now,' from their critically acclaimed debut album, Feel Your Feelings, Fool! The full performance can be watched below. 

Hall of Fame Festival featuring Joan Jett & the Blackhearts at Millersville University! Opening the show will be student bands from the Music Business Technology program at Millersville University. All guests will be required to show ID and go through security. All guests must be 18 or older to attend. Minors present must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Concessions will be available on site. No re-entry. General admission.

Comedy Central/National Lampoon star Tommy Koenig's show Baby Boomer Baby's well received and successful run at the Plaza Theatre in 2016 prompted PGA Arts Center producers Dana Matthow and Philip Roger Roy to approach the multi-talented actor/comedian about returning to South Florida for a limited engagement at their newly opened Palm Beach Gardens theatre.  

Bloodboy is the artistic identity of San Clemente, CA born, Los Angeles based Lexie Papilion, a powerhouse with post-bunk band origins, who's ready to take the world by storm with her fierce, fiery vocals and rebellious pop star attitude.

Jack Grace premieres the video for 'Bad Wind Blowing', a duet with Norah Jones, with Elmore Magazine

What has big hair, wailing electric guitars, and stands on its head, on a ladder? Not a riddle-just a tiny glimpse of the fun in store when Australia's Pants Down Circus brings its Pants Down Circus Rock show to the Virginia Arts Festival, April 8 at TCC Roper Performing Arts Center.

Music legends BOSTON continue their Hyper Space Tour this summer with the iconic JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS, for an additional 21 cities, presented by Live Nation.

Ann Wilson of Heart comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 8 pm as part of her 20-date solo tour.

Jack Grace will release his album Everything I Say Is A Lie On Friday, April 28th. The album was produced by Eric Ambel (Steve Earle, Joan Jett) and Norah Jones came aboard to sing on a few tracks.

LA-based punk act The Regrettes have announced a headlining tour for Spring 2017. The 17-date tour kicks off March 9 in Stockton, CA and includes stops in Chicago, New York, Boston, DC, and Toronto, as well as Austin for SXSW.