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Andrew Lloyd Webber Receives Freedom of the City of London
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2026

Andrew Lloyd Webber, composer of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CATS, and EVITA, received the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall in recognition of his outstanding contributions to musical theatre and the arts.

Photos: Perfume Genius to Premiere THE LESSON in Los Angeles Feb 18
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026

Mike Hadreas and choreographer Kate Wallich reunite for THE LESSON, an evening-length music and dance work premiering in Los Angeles in February with subsequent performances in New York City, Paris, and London. The score features all new Perfume Genius music.

Cast Set For THE ANIMALS COME TO THE TABLE at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026

Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Timberlake Wertenbaker's THE ANIMALS COME TO THE TABLE, directed by Anthony Lau, at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Lucie Jones Will Lead 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL North American Premiere in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026

Lucie Jones will reprise her role as Jenna Rink in the North American premiere of 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre for a limited Christmas season starting December 2026. Tickets are on sale.

WITHIN to Return to Sadler's Wells with Aditi Mangaldas
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026

Choreographer Aditi Mangaldas brings her Kathak-rooted work WITHIN to Sadler's Wells Theatre. The two-part production responds to the 2012 Nirbhaya case in Delhi through visceral dance and contemplation.

THE MYSTERIES to Receive World Premiere by Columbus Symphony
by Rachel Stone - Sep 14, 2026

Composer Gregory Spears' orchestral work THE MYSTERIES will receive its world premiere from the Columbus Symphony, followed by a New York performance at Carnegie Hall. The program will also feature bass-baritone Davóne Tines performing Concerto No. 2: ANTHEM and Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony.

Jade Anouka and More Will Lead TELL ME STRAIGHT//AGGY at Kings Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026

Paul Bradshaw's double bill explores contemporary dating and queer life in London with a cast including Jade Anouka, Elliott Rogers, Jean-Luke Worrell, and Matthew Jordan.

ROBIN HOOD Panto Will Come to Queen's Theatre Hornchurch in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch will present a new adaptation of ROBIN HOOD from November 18 to January 2, with Folarin Akinmade in the title role and Lauren Chinery as Cyril the Squirrel.

John Holiday Announces 2026-2027 Highlights
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026

Countertenor John Holiday has announced season highlights including a world premiere with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, a Wigmore Hall recital, and productions with Dutch National Opera and Komische Oper Berlin.

María Dueñas Releases HOMAGE TO HEIFETZ Album on Deutsche Grammophon
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026

María Dueñas's new album pairs Korngold's Violin Concerto and Lalo's Symphonie espagnole with Gustavo Dudamel and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, plus works with pianist Itamar Golan.

CONCERTO NO. 2: ANTHEM to Have New York Premiere at Carnegie Hall
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026

Davóne Tines will perform the New York premiere of his ANTHEM with the Columbus Symphony under Music Director Rossen Milanov at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium.

CONCERTO NO. 2: ANTHEM To Be Performed At Carnegie Hall
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 25, 2026

Grammy-nominated creator, curator, and performer Davóne Tines brings the New York premiere of his Concerto No. 2: ANTHEM, to Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage with the Columbus Symphony conducted by Music Director Rossen Milanov.

Tom VR Announces DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I'M MOVING Album, Shares Double Single
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026

London-based producer Tom VR has released the double single 'Mag Fields' and 'Unlocked Love' ahead of his forthcoming album, which blends club energy with ambient textures.

FANNA-FI-ALLAH Sufi Qawwali Ensemble to Return to Bradford Live
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026

The qawwali ensemble led by Tahir Qawwal will bring eight musicians and a whirling dervish to Bradford Live for a one-night acoustic performance rooted in Sufi devotional tradition.

VERNACULAR with Jlin to Highlight Third Coast Percussion's 2026-2027 Season
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026

Third Coast Percussion will tour VERNACULAR, a new program created with electronic music artist Jlin, across the U.S. and Europe, alongside an album release and debut single.

Photos: LES MISÉRABLES Wraps 2-Year Arena Tour, Welcoming 1.3 Million Fans in 34 Cities
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 11, 2026

On Sunday, August 9, LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR closed out its two-year global tour in epic fashion at Radio City Music Hall. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh, Nick Grace Management, and presented locally by The Bowery Presents, the 22-performance engagement sold 117,000 tickets, drawing audiences from all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico and across 58 different countries. The engagement capped off a global tour that welcomed over 1.3 million fans to the barricade across 34 cities internationally.

PHASE | PATTERN | PULSE to Premiere for Steve Reich's 90th at Schwarzman Centre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026

The Schwarzman Centre in Oxford will present a new immersive sound installation exploring Steve Reich's music, created by Loss>