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Video: N’Kenge Shares 'S’Wonderful' Music Video From New Live Album
Tony, EMMY, and GRAMMY Award–nominated performer N’Kenge has shared the music video for her new single, “S’Wonderful,” the second track from her 2025 album, CENTERSTAGE – Live from the Ella Fitzgerald Festival.
Listen: WICKED: FOR GOOD Score Album Available Now
Republic Records has released the official score album for Wicked: For Good, containing all the instrumental underscoring written for the film by Stephen Schwartz and John Powell.
Exclusive: Musical Wizards John Powell and Stephen Oreumus Share WICKED: FOR GOOD Easter Eggs
BroadwayWorld caught up with Wicked: For Good composer John Powell and executive music producer Stephen Oremus, who shared insights into the process of bringing the music to the screen and revealed easter eggs in the score of the new film.
JUNGLE BELLS 2025 Reveals Full Set Times For Its Biggest Event Yet
Jungle Bells will return to The Masquerade with full set times for its 2025 edition, presenting more than 70 artists across multiple rooms and two after-hours events.
Paul Anka Developing Broadway Bio-Musical with Writer Rupert Holmes
Paul Anka is developing a Broadway musical about his life with writer Rupert Holmes.
Video: Vanessa Carlton Shares 'Animal' Music Video From Forthcoming Album
Broadway alum Vanessa Carlton has unveiled the music video for her new song “Animal” off her upcoming album Veils (spring 2026).
“Weird Al” Yankovic, Teddy Swims & More Join 2026 Bonnaroo Lineup
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has announced the return of the camping festival, featuring a lineup that includes “Weird Al” Yankovic, Kesha, Teddy Swims, Role Model, and more.
Baz Luhrmann's EPIC Elvis Presley Documentary Sets Theatrical Release
Baz Luhrmann’s new film EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert, featuring footage from Presley’s legendary Vegas residency in the 1970s, has set a theatrical release for February 2026.
Yusuf/Cat Stevens Officially Cancels North American Book Tour
Yusuf / Cat Stevens has announced the official cancellation of his North American tour due to delays with visa approvals.
Vocalist Chris Pinnella Returns to Manasquan for a One-Night-Only Holiday Concert
This holiday season, acclaimed vocalist Chris Pinnella—known for his soaring performances and work with Trans-Siberian Orchestra—returns to the Jersey Shore for a special hometown concert at Manasquan High School on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 7:00pm.
Chase Padgett Will Return With 6 STRING CHRISTMAS At The Doctor Phillips Center
Chase Padgett will return to the stage with 6 STRING CHRISTMAS, a holiday cabaret blending music, comedy, and storytelling.
A 2025 Guide To New York City’s Under-the-Radar Holiday Highlights
New York City is home to a wide range of holiday attractions beyond its most famous seasonal destinations.
ASCAP Foundation's 2025 Holiday Auction Launches with Donations From Stephen Schwartz, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & More
The 5th Annual ASCAP Foundation Holiday Auction has officially opened, with items from Lin-Manuel Miranda, Stephen Schwartz, and experience opportunities that include a meet & greet to see Ne-Yo perform in Broadway's Hell's Kitchen.
Sienna Spiro Sets First North American Headline Tour
London-based singer/songwriter Sienna Spiro has announced “The Visitor Tour” — her inaugural headline tour of North America, launching March 5 at San Francisco’s Café Du Nord and concluding March 17 at New York’s Bowery Ballroom — with stops in between at venues including The Great H
Listen: Ginger Minj Shares Cover of 'Fabulous Baby' From SISTER ACT
Ginger Minj, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars 10, has released her cover of the Sister Act song, “Fabulous, Baby!”, originally performed by Patina Miller.
Patty Griffin Unveils 2026 Shows with Taj Mahal & Rickie Lee Jones
GRAMMY Award-winning artist Patty Griffin has announced a series of 2026 live shows, including headline performances and double bills with 5x GRAMMY Award-winning blues icon Taj Mahal and 2x GRAMMY Award-winner Rickie Lee Jones.
Carter Faith to Embark on First-Ever Headline Tour in 2026
Rising star Carter Faith will embark on her first-ever headline tour, The Cherry Valley Tour, next spring with stops at Washington D.
The Head and The Heart Returning to Las Vegas in 2026 for One-Night-Only Performance
Almost two years since their debut at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, indie folk band The Head and The Heart will return to the venue with a one-night-only performance in early 2026.
Exclusive: HAMILTON, WICKED, & More Are Spotify's Most-Streamed Cast Albums of 2025
The 2025 Spotify Wrapped is here, and we have exclusive data from the most-streamed musical theater albums this past year.
WHIPLASH IN CONCERT Returns to Town Hall With Added Matinee Performance
Whiplash in Concert will return to Town Hall in New York City on January 31, 2026, with a newly added matinee performance.
Paul Richards Releases New Album 'Crossing Brooklyn Ferry'
Meyer Media will release Crossing Brooklyn Ferry, the cinematic and evocative new album from Florida-based composer Paul Richards out on Friday, December 12th.
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center Will Present JOHNNY LOVES JOHANN This December
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center will present Johnny Loves Johann on December 15, featuring violinist Johnny Gandelsman with new choreography by Melissa Toogood and John Heginbotham.
ALL YOU NEED IS GEORGE to Bring George Harrison’s Music to The Newton Theatre in March 2026
ALL YOU NEED IS GEORGE, an all-star celebration of George Harrison, will arrive at The Newton Theatre on March 12, 2026.
Contemporary Jazz Great Boney James Returns to The Smith Center
Four-time Grammy Award nominee and gold-certified saxophonist Boney James will return to The Smith Center on Friday, June 12, 2026 with his Slow Burn Tour.
