PSU Theater Arts to Stage SPRING AWAKENING This February
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Portland State University's Theater Arts program will present the electrifying Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and an explosive score by Duncan Sheik.
Video: Randy Rainbow Drops 'Wishin' and Hopin'' Parody
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2026
Randy Rainbow has released a new parody video, titled 'Lyin' and Spinnin' (and Cheatin' and Hidin').' The new Donald Trump diss tracks takes on the recent events in the U.S. government, using Burt Bacharach and Hal David's “Wishin’ and Hopin’.”
Did You Know These Musical Theatre Songs Made the Billboard Charts?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 1, 2026
During and prior to the Golden Age of Broadway, songs regularly premiered on stage and then charted, spending time on the radio and becoming popular worldwide. In the 1960s, Broadway songs and popular music diverged, and work from musicals was no longer synonymous with chart hits. There have certainly been a good share of exceptions since that decade, as Broadway has evolved to mirror popular, current music genres. Several of the songs that have broken through to the Billboard charts can be heard on Broadway!
Cabaret Roundup: Jan. 26-Feb. 1- Laura Benanti, Jennifer Egan & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 26, 2026
NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Laura Benanti, singer-songwriter Nellie McKay, jazz, a songwriter's response to new work by writer Jennifer Egan (Visit from the Goon Squad) and more.
Review Roundup: GOING BACHARACH Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
Amas Musical Theatre officially opened the World Premiere of Going Bacharach: The Songs Of An Icon, a musical revue featuring the songs of Burt Bacharach, on January 12 at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater. Find out what the critics are saying!
Library Of Congress Unveils Winter-Spring 2026 Concert Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
Concerts from the Library of Congress will launch an exciting, yearlong America 250 celebration this January, presenting a broad panorama of the nation's music in concerts and conversations, lectures, film screenings, educational programs and more.