Joan Jett

Broadway Performer Sondra Lee Passes Away at Age 97
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026

Broadway performer Sondra Lee died of natural causes in her New York City apartment at age 97. Throughout her nine-decade career, Lee won awards as a dancer, actor, teacher, author, stage director, playwright, theatre and film consultant and painter.

BILLY IDOL SHOULD BE DEAD Documentary Sets U.S. Theatrical Release
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2026

The forthcoming feature-length documentary film Billy Idol Should Be Dead, directed by three-time Grammy-winner Jonas Åkerlund and produced by Live Nation Studios, will see its U.S. theatrical release on February 26.

Review: Toby’s Throws Down A Throwback with Hit-Filled ROCK OF AGES
by Cybele Pomeroy - Feb 9, 2026

ROCK OF AGES is mostly cheese. It’s a jukebox musical packed with big-hair 80s hits that refuses to take itself seriously. Rachel Cahoon portrays “Sister” Sherrie Christian, a small-town kid with Hollywood dreams, with expressiveness and powerhouse vocals. Noah Mutterperl as Drew Boley, a city kid with guitar dreams, is a strong singer with heart and charisma. Ross Scott Rawlings, Conductor and Keyboardist as well as Musical Director, delivers authentic ‘80s sound from the band and the cast.

Review: LEATHER AND LACE at Shadowbox Live
by Paul Batterson - Feb 6, 2026

Shadowbox’s latest production is more leather than lace, offering a wide variety of power ballads from each generation.

Duran Duran, James Taylor, & More to Headline BeachLife Festival 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2026

BeachLife Festival will return May 1-3, 2026, with headlining sets from Duran Duran, The Offspring, James Taylor and His All-Star Band, as well as The Chainsmokers, My Morning Jacket, Slightly Stoopid, Sheryl Crow, and more.

BILLY IDOL SHOULD BE DEAD Documentary to Hit Theaters in 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2026

The forthcoming feature-length documentary film Billy Idol Should Be Dead, directed by three-time Grammy-winner Jonas Åkerlund, will have its wide theatrical release in early 2026.

Listen: Joe McGinty & The Loser’s Lounge Release Christmas Single Feat. Michael Cerveris
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2025

Joe McGinty & The Loser's Lounge have released a new single from their upcoming holiday album, coming in 2026. Listen to 'Winter World Of Love,' now, which features lead vocals by Tony Award-winning actor and musician Michael Cerveris.

The Fools Will Play at Samuel Slater's Restaurant This January
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025

Massachusetts based rock band The Fools are coming to Samuel Slater's Restaurant in Webster, MA on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now.

Jay & The Americans And Béla Fleck Trio To Perform At The Newton Theatre In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025

The Newton Theatre will welcome two acclaimed acts in early 2026: Jay & The Americans on Saturday, January 24, 2026, and Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, and Antonio Sánchez on Friday, April 17, 2026.

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Returning to Las Vegas in February 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 13, 2025

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame icon Joan Jett & the Blackhearts are headed back to House of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino for another exclusive Las Vegas engagement in February 2026. 

Broadway's ROCK OF AGES Band to Perform at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Broadway's Rock Of Ages Band at Patchogue Theatre. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets here!

Mick Rock’s Unseen ROCKY HORROR Photos Revealed in New 50th Anniversary Book
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 21, 2025

As The Rocky Horror Picture Show prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary this fall, photographer Mick Rock‘s long-lost archives are being unveiled in the new coffee table book Rocky Horror: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Cult Classic.

Little Theatre Of Manchester To Present Ten Concerts This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025

Little Theatre of Manchester has revealed a lineup of ten concerts to get audiences on their feet this fall! See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!

SIMPLY THE BEST: A TRIBUTE TO 80S FEMALE ROCK is Coming to Little Theatre of Manchester
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2025

SIMPLY THE BEST: A TRIBUTE TO 80S FEMALE ROCK FEATURING DANA DADDIO will be presented at Little Theatre of Manchester. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Chevy Metal Expand Headlining Summer Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2025

Chevy Metal — the long-running cover band co-founded by the late Foo Fighters drummer, Taylor Hawkins — have announced four new headlining tour dates across the United States.

Three Billy Idol Albums Set for Limited Edition Vinyl Reissues
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2025

Rock legend Billy Idol is set for the release of new vinyl re-pressings of three classic albums: Charmed Life, Whiplash Smile, and his first-ever solo release, the Don’t Stop EP, are all due August 15.

Review: DECADES IN CONCERT: 80S at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Sean Fallon - Jun 7, 2025

On Friday, June 6th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another phenomenal installment of the Downtown Cabaret Theatre's Decades in Concert series, Decades in Concert: 80S (2025). Of the three so far, this one has been my favorite!

Bands Dance Gavin Dance and Z2 Return with Double Flipbook Graphic Novel Set
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2025

Dance Gavin Dance and Z2 are partnering on a new graphic novel, tied together by the power of music. Dance Gavin Dance: Night Of The Fruit Mafia/Dance of the Robot tells the stories of two radically different worlds that impact each other and interact in mysterious and unexpected ways.

New Trans-Punk-Horrorshow Roars Across NYC This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025

Mary & The Shelleys on the BURIED ALIVE!!! TOUR, running June - July 2025, throughout New York City. Mary & The Shelleys is a Trans-Punk Horror Extravaganza created by writer-performer L.X Moon with music inspired by Joan Jett, Blondie, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cramps, Misfits, The Cure, and many more.

Tom Cruise Hopes to Star in More Musicals: 'My Goals Are Endless'
by Josh Sharpe - May 12, 2025

During a career-spanning conversation at the British Film Institute, Tom Cruise revealed that he would like to star in more musical projects in the future.