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DRACULA: A MELODRAMA To Be Presented By Placer Repertory Theater
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 11, 2026

Fresh from its sold-out mainstage production at the Sun City Lincoln Hills grand ballroom, Placer Repertory Theater’s new play, Dracula: a Melodrama ends its opening run of public performances as it swoops into Roseville Host Lions Clubhouse.

BOOP! THE MUSICAL to Open North American Tour in Rochester
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2026

The musical adaptation of Betty Boop officially opens at West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY, continuing through October 10 before visiting cities across the country. The production features music by David Foster and choreography by Jerry Mitchell.

ELFTON to Open at Colony Theatre in Burbank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2026

Troubadour Theater Company will present ELFTON, a world premiere musical combining the film ELF with Sir Elton John's music. Directed and adapted by Matt Walker, the production features a live band and runs at the Colony Theatre in Burbank.

BOOP!, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, and BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Tickets on Sale at Playhouse Square
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026

Playhouse Square released individual tickets for three touring Broadway productions in the 2026-27 KeyBank Broadway Series. BOOP! The Musical, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, and BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will perform at the Connor Palace.

POLISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL Will Present World Premieres and Classical Masterworks
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2026

Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra will present a three-concert series celebrating Polish classical music, featuring world premieres by contemporary composers and performances of works by Chopin, Szymanowski, and Wieniawski across Connecticut and New York venues.

Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Burlington County Footlighters
by Donna Marie Nowak - Sep 23, 2026

Burlington County Footlighters' Hunchback of Notre Dame is a superlative production, a thought-provoking musical of epic scale, filled with intimate moments.

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME to Open at Lost Nation Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026

Lost Nation Theater will present Heidi Schreck's award-winning play about constitutional debate and democracy across four generations of a family. The production runs at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center.

Ephraim Sykes, Samantha Pauly, Christiani Pitts and More Set for NAMT Festival of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026

Ephraim Sykes, Samantha Pauly, Christiani Pitts, Kuhoo Verma, Alex Wyse and more are among the initial cast announced for NAMT's 38th annual Festival of New Musicals at New World Stages.

THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE to Open November 19 for TSO 30th Anniversary Tour
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026

Trans-Siberian Orchestra announced its 30th anniversary winter tour featuring a reimagined production of The Ghosts of Christmas Eve. The tour begins November 19 in Green Bay and includes stops in Cincinnati, Denver, and Salt Lake City through the holiday season.

Photos: Brisbane Festival 2026 to Open with Ebony Bott's Inaugural Program
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026

Brisbane Festival opened its 23-day citywide program featuring nearly 2,000 artists and over 750 performances, with more than 70% of events free under new Artistic Director Ebony Bott.

Yola Nash's MANHATTAN WHISPERS Earns Global Music Award Nod
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026

Yola Nash's album MANHATTAN WHISPERS received a Global Music Award for Best Alternative Jazz Album and a World Entertainment Award nomination as the artist prepares to perform at New York Fashion Week.

BLOOD BROTHERS to Play Storyhouse Chester in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026

Bill Kenwright's touring production of BLOOD BROTHERS will run at Storyhouse in Chester from October 13-17, 2026, with Vivienne Carlyle starring as Mrs Johnstone.

Mary Bragg Releases New Single "HI-FI" Ahead of SECRETS TO STRANGERS Album
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026

Mary Bragg has released the rock-tinged single "Hi-Fi," the latest preview of her upcoming album Secrets to Strangers, produced by John Paul White and Ben Tanner at FAME Studios.

GOOSE Crash CU Boulder House Party Ahead of Sold-Out Colorado Run
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026

GOOSE performed a surprise set at a University of Colorado Boulder house party, continuing to play despite police attempting to shut down the show, ahead of a sold-out multi-night Colorado run including Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Full Cast Announced for BOOP! THE MUSICAL National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2026

BOOP! The Musical has just announced the full cast for the upcoming North American Tour.  Joining previously announced Aliya Grace, who will play Betty Boop®, will be Mason Ballard (Dwayne), Ashia Collins (Carol Evans), Michelle Jennings (Valentina), Dan Mason (Grampy), Joshua Woodie (Raymond Demarest), Ashley Calderon (Trisha), Adam Clarke (Pudgy), Kevin W. Egan (Oscar Delacorte), and Kevin Bowman, Christian J. Collins, Leah Faye, Kayla Goins, Eric Gonzalez, Jesse Hanks, Izzy Herz, Anya Katherine Jones, Jaxon Keller, Elie Kuppermann, Helena Elizabeth Laing, Ava Madara, Neema Muteti, Annalise Northway, PJ Palmer, Jame Tomé Rotz, Kenneth Sweeney, Devyn Trondson and Evan Michael Vaughan. 

"Weird Al" Yankovic Releases NPR TINY DESK CONCERT Performance
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026

"Weird Al" Yankovic performed a set for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series while continuing his BIGGER & WEIRDER Tour across North America with his original band.

Linda MacLeod Releases New Single I TRIED TO GET THROUGH
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026

Halifax singer-songwriter Linda MacLeod, 75, released her new single as the first preview of her forthcoming album THE WELL KNOWN UNKNOWN, capping a six-decade music career.

Nicole Atkins Shares TRIPPIN' ON TEARDROPS Video Ahead of Oct. 9 Tour Launch
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026

Nicole Atkins released the music video for TRIPPIN' ON TEARDROPS, the opening track from her album DRAMA, due September 18 via Sun Records/Wicked Game Records. Her US headline tour begins October 9 in Columbus, Ohio.

Brisbane Festival 2026 to Present Full Festival Village Lineup at South Bank
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026

Brisbane Festival has released the complete program for Festival Village at South Bank, featuring sunrise ceremonies, DAYBREAKER, wellbeing sessions, live music and nightly entertainment along the riverfront precinct.

Photos: FESTIVAL VILLAGE, South Bank Reveals Full Program at Brisbane Festival
by Rachel Stone - Aug 12, 2026

Brisbane Festival has detailed programming for Festival Village, South Bank, featuring sunrise ceremonies, wellbeing sessions, DAYBREAKER dance parties and nightly entertainment along the riverfront precinct.