Music Theatre Newsroom

Beloved pop-culture inspired instrumentalists Vitamin String Quartet have announced their US tour performing the music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond. With over 2 billion streams, almost 4 million downloads, and over 1 million physical units sold, the Billboard-charting ensemble is known for their classical reinterpretations of pop hits. Their songs have been prominently featured in the Netflix and Shondaland Original series Bridgerton, and the quartet will be performing at the show’s Season 3 premiere event this evening. 

Infinite Refrain, Music of Love’s Refuge', a new album that is the first of its kind, features passionate duets and arias that explore the nuances of gay love in the 17th century in Venice. Though often concealed or suppressed, the connection, doubts, joy, misery, laughter, longing, and elation of same-sex admiration existed, nonetheless.  Conceived as the journey of two men in love, told through 17th-century music, this album draws back the curtain of religious absolutism that has obscured stories of gay romance for hundreds of years.

Morgan Wallen's One Night At A Time 2024 tour, awarded Pollstar and Billboard's 2023 Country Tour of the Year with over 2.4 million fans already holding tickets, returned in the U.S. last month. As the tour continues its trek throughout the United States this summer, the 11-time Billboard Music Awards-winner will expand into his first-ever European run with an additional six shows this fall.

Country music icon, Wynonna Judd, is thrilled to reveal the expansion of her highly anticipated Back to Wy Tour with over a dozen additional dates scheduled for this September, in response to fan enthusiasm and demand. The tour features Wynonna performing the timeless melodies from her acclaimed debut solo albums, Wynonna (1992) and Tell Me Why (1993).

Rising country artist Jay Allen releases his highly anticipated new single, 'Better Now.” Following the success of his previous singles, “New Girl” and 'No Present Like The Time,' the release of “Better Now” drops just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month throughout May. Listen to the new song! 

Old Crow Medicine Show has announced the return of founding member Christopher “Critter” Fuqua to the two-time GRAMMY Award-winning band. Following a four-year hiatus, Fuqua will be re-joining the group on their current Jubilee Tour in support of their GRAMMY-nominated album and 25th anniversary, with new dates just announced, including two performances at the Grand Ole Opry on May 17 and 18.

Arizona rock icons Jimmy Eat World have announced their return to the UK and Europe with seven headline shows taking place in November 2024. The dates will begin at Berlin’s Columbiahalle on 7th November before arriving in the UK on 13th November at Glasgow’s O2 Academy, at Manchester's Victoria Warehouse on 14th November, and closing at London’s Alexandra Palace on 15th November - a huge moment for Jimmy Eat World marking their biggest London headline show to date.

Barstool Confession, the dynamic Canadian band hailing from Barrie, Ontario, released their latest country rock single, 'Tamed,' on May 9th, 2024

Ed Bruce's previously unreleased songs can be heard for the first time on AFTER HOURS, a 16-track album from Music Row Talent Records (MRT) and Old Hat Productions, a creative partnership formed by Bruce and two of his songwriter friends, Mike Morgan and Jeff Elliott.

Billgobenson has released his highly anticipated single 'A Little Bit of Honey' — a smooth anthem for weary ears recorded in Los Angeles with two-time grammy winning producer Paul Brown.

Join Maestro Hamid Motebassem, renowned Iranian musician, as he returns to Toronto after a decade. Experience his Persian classical music with the George Crotty Trio and Damsaz Ensemble, showcasing his exceptional talent in composition and improvisation.

IAmSophia releases her new galactic pop hit, ALIEN BEING HUMAN. The song serves as a sonic journey transcending earthly existence, reminding listeners of their celestial origins and inviting them on a self-discovery voyage.

Emerging Queer pop star Zolita debuts a brand new gut wrenching track “Grown Up,” appearing on her forthcoming album Queen of Hearts due May 31 via AWAL. A blistering indictment of a past relationship, Zolita sings “I don’t get how you were having fun, I was way too young,” the music gathering fury with each repetition of the lyric. Listen to the new song!

Georgia-raised / Arizona-based musician Victoria Bigelow has released her Devan Skaggs-produced new EP Songs for No One Vol 2 via Immortal Records. She also has announced several Los Angeles-area dates following her March performances at Luck Reunion where she was selected as an Artist On The Rise, and at SXSW where she gave a riveting performance during The Line of Best Fit’s showcase. Listen to the new EP!

New York City/Los Angeles-based alt-pop group MisterWives have announced the deluxe edition of their 2023 LP, Nosebleeds: Deluxe, due out this summer. Alongside the big news, the band delivers the first taste with booming track 'Organized Chaos' out everywhere now. The forthcoming collection includes reworked versions of all original tracks with plenty of surprises in store. Listen to the new track now!

ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Kylie Morgan celebrates Mother’s Day early with the release of “Scratching the Surface (Mama’s Song).” The sentimental track written by Kylie spotlights the special bond between a mother and daughter and speaks to the sacrifices mother’s make for their children. The lyrics beautifully weave a story of gratitude and hope, straight from a daughter to her mother. Listen to the new song!

Explore the powerful commentary on modern life's pressures in Arctic Wave's anticipated single, AIR TO BREATHE.

Pop singer, vaultboy has released his debut album, everything and nothing, alongside the music video for 'take the hit.” The song delves into the anxiety and uncertainty around important decisions, and pushing past the confusion and counting on one’s self. This is an uptempo track with layered backing vocals and the synths that vaultboy has become known for. vaultboy's debut album, everything and nothing, precedes the launch of his global tour on May 14. Listen to the new album!

UMG Nashville/Mercury Records recording artist Dalton Dover has premiered the official music video for his rollicking track “Bury Me In This Bar” ahead of the single’s official country radio add date on Monday, May 13. “This is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever been a part of writing,” Dover shares. Watch the music video now!

Eric Sleeper has unveiled his new single, “White Fences,” a song about discovering your unique journey and escaping from societal norms and expectations. This dynamic track signals a fresh chapter in Sleeper’s musical evolution and assures a monumental impact on the alternative rock scene. Listen to the single here!

Building upon the success of two GRAMMY® nominations and coming off the first leg of a national tour with Lauren Daigle, two-time DOVE Award winner Blessing Offor has released a brand-new track, “Somebody’s Child,” featuring a collaboration with global music icon Dolly Parton. Watch the video here!

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Olivia O’Brien releases “glimpse of me,” the second single from her highly anticipated forthcoming EP Love & Limerence due June 21. In addition, she also has announced an EP release show in NYC on June 20 at The Racket. Ahead of the show in June, Olivia will perform an intimate sold-out Sofar Sounds show in NYC on May 18. Listen to the new single now!

Boundary-breaking artist Orville Peck has shared his highly-anticipated duets album Stampede Vol. 1. Alongside the album arrives a stunning video for the Noah Cyrus collaboration, 'How Far Will We Take It?'. Peck will kick off his Stampede headline tour on May 28 in Asheville, NC. See all dates here. Watch the new music video!

'I Don’t Smoke' is one of my favorite songs on this record,' shares Flanigan. 'Originally cut by Lee Brice and Warren Haynes, who are two of the greatest. I wanted to do my version of it on this record. I haven't had a drink in nine years now, and this is one of the only songs out there saying 'I don't drink' and 'I don't smoke,' while still sounding like a party!' Listen to the single now!

Groundbreaking country artist, Lily Rose, first burst onto the scene with her distinct vocals and unique perspective, earning the trust of her fans one city at a time as she toured with country's biggest stars. Now, the trailblazing country star delivers her highly-anticipated EP Runnin' Outta Time to fans, bringing a modern approach to songs about family, hometowns, and living life to its fullest. Listen to the EP now!