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Lawrence Schulman To Publish Three New Books On Music And Judy Garland
by Rachel Stone - Sep 5, 2026

Music historian and critic Lawrence Schulman will release new titles including a third GARLAND volume and a photographic biography of Judy Garland, with forewords from Will Friedwald and James Fisher.

Photos: SOON, Scott Fagan's Lost Rock Opera Song, to Arrive via Fire Records
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026

Scott Fagan released the title track from SOON, an album drawing on his long-lost 1971 Broadway rock opera that once starred a young Richard Gere.

THRU THE EYES OF THE HUSTLER'S DAUGHTER Biopic to Premiere in Theaters This Fall
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026

Biopic THRU THE EYES OF THE HUSTLER'S DAUGHTER, based on the life of Baltimore rapper Tashera 'T' Savage, will open in theaters, tracing her path from childhood trauma to healing.

GARLAND: That's Beyond Entertainment, Volume III to Publish via BearManor Media
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026

Lawrence Schulman's third volume of critical writings on Judy Garland will collect material written between 2023 and 2028, following two previously published volumes.

THRU THE EYES OF THE HUSTLER'S DAUGHTER Biopic to Premiere in Theaters
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026

A biopic tracing Baltimore rapper Tashera Savage's journey from childhood trauma to healing will open in theaters, exploring addiction, loss and recovery through her family's true story.

Interview: 'I've Been Studying Her Since I Was Ten Years Old!: Actor Trevor Ashley on Creating A MILLION YEARS OF MINNELLI
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 28, 2026

After over a year of performing in The Producers, Trevor Ashley is bringing a new show to the Garrick Theatre. For one night only, Ashley will star as Liza Minnelli in A Million Years of Minnelli, a tribute act to the iconic performer. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Ashley about his upcoming performance at the Garrick Theatre. We discussed what it’s like to become Liza Minnelli, some of his favourite songs to listen to and perform and even what Liza’s personal assistant thought of his impression!

Review: Hugh Jackman Dazzles in Debut with Boston Pops at Tanglewood
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 14, 2026

Making his debut with the Boston Pops at Tanglewood on August 11, Hugh Jackman dazzled his sold-out audience – under the Koussevitzky Music Shed and stretching as far as the eye could see on the lawn that surrounds it – from the moment he took the stage.

WHO THE HELL IS HAMISH? Wraps Filming for Paramount+
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026

Filming has wrapped on the Paramount+ drama WHO THE HELL IS HAMISH?, starring Dominic Cooper and Claire van der Boom, shot in Queensland ahead of a global premiere.

Review: Christine Andreas Soars in S'WONDERFUL at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 7, 2026

Christine Andreas’s S'WONDERFUL at 54 Below on July 30 and 31 was pure love. The star provided a balm for our times through a brief history of song, accompanied by her husband, Broadway songwriter Martin Silvestri.

Scott Fagan to Release Long-Lost Album 55 Years Later
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026

Scott Fagan is set to release an album recorded decades ago that never previously reached the public, according to a new announcement from the singer-songwriter's camp.

Review: AMERICAN POPULAR SONG SOCIETY PRESENTS SIDNEY MYER at The Cutting Room
by Andrew Poretz - Jun 18, 2026

Sidney Myer was feted by Marilyn Maye, Charles Busch, Nicolas King and dozens more at a joyous sold-out American Popular Song Society Lifetime Achievement Award gala on June 15.

Review: Marcia Roney's THE WAY I SEE IT at Don't Tell Mama Worth Seeing
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 4, 2026

The affable and amusing Marcia Roney is laying them in the aisles at Don't Tell Mama.

ENCORE! Exhibition to Spotlight Australia's Performing Arts History at AMPA
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

Arts Centre Melbourne's Australian Museum of Performing Arts will host ENCORE!, featuring 50 iconic objects from Australia's performing arts history, including costumes worn by Kylie Minogue, Hugh Jackman, and Olivia Newton-John.

BRAVA: A CABARET OF DEVOTIONS to Make Fringe Debut at Soulpepper Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

Opera singer Yanik Gosselin will perform BRAVA: A Cabaret of Devotions at Soulpepper Theatre's Kevin & Roger Garland Cabaret as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival, blending diva anthems with personal storytelling.

TCG Reveals 2026 Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship Recipients
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Theatre Communications Group announced Tianyu Lei and Viktoriia Shlenova as the 2026 recipients of the Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship, honoring the legacy of the legendary costume designer.

Photos: Will Kelley Presents FOR THE RECORD For 54 Below Debut
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 10, 2026

Faith Prince and Michael Kirk Lane guide Will Kelley to his 54 Below bow.

Interview: Marc Shaiman Talks SOME LIKE IT HOT, His Just-Published Memoir, and More
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 27, 2026

To say that the Tony Award-winning 2022 musical “Some Like It Hot,” which Broadway in Boston is presenting at Citizens Opera House through February 8, has quite a pedigree is putting it mildly.

Will Kelley Set to Debut at 54 Below with 'FOR THE RECORD' on February 5
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026

Will Kelley will make his debut at 54 Below with his solo show 'FOR THE RECORD' on February 5, 2026. Directed by Faith Prince and Michael Kirk Lane, with musical direction by John Bronston, the show promises an evening rich with Broadway and cabaret influences.

Author Lawrence Schulman Will Talk About 'New Standards For A New Century' in Connecticut
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025

In his third talk at the Retired Men's Association of Greenwich, Lawrence Schulman will give a one-hour talk entitled “New Standards for a New Century: Pop Music Today” at Parish Hall of Christ Church Greenwich.

Review: UNLIKE AN OTHER MAN: DAVID SABELLA SINGS PETER ALLEN at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Andrew Poretz - Nov 18, 2025

David Sabella's homage to the late, great Peter Allen was a marvelous blend of storytelling and performance, with Allen's most well-known songs covered, and some delightful surprises.