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HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Tickets On Sale at TPAC This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2026

The six-time Tony Award-winning production will make its Nashville premiere as the first touring production of the stage play, playing a limited engagement at Tennessee Performing Arts Center.

Photos: Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates Holidays with GRINCHMAS and Harry Potter
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026

Universal Studios Hollywood will offer festive holiday experiences including GRINCHMAS, Illumination's Merry Minions, and Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, included with theme park admission.

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.

Ice Nine Kills to Release A VERY VICIOUS CHRISTMAS EP
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026

ICE NINE KILLS announced an eight-track EP of Christmas classics created for Halloween Horror Nights' Terror Tram attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood, set for digital release via Fearless Records.

EVIL DEAD BURN to Stream Exclusively on HBO Max
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026

New Line Cinema's EVIL DEAD BURN will debut on HBO Max, with the sixth installment in the Evil Dead franchise starring Souheila Yacoub and directed by Sébastien Vaniček.

BETTER LUCK THAN CHUCK Trivia Game Show Offers Halloween Horror Nights Prize
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026

The horror-comedy trivia series debuts on YouTube with weekly episodes featuring special guests from the horror community and a season-long sweepstakes for a Universal theme park vacation.

Feature: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN'S HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS: A DECADE AND A HALF OF REIGNITING EXTREME FEAR
by Ayaka Ozaki - Sep 22, 2026

Universal Studios Japan is currently holding the autumn event 'Universal Extreme Autumn: Discover U!!!'. The autumn of the park's 25th anniversary marks the 15th anniversary of HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS. Having experienced firsthand the space that has evolved into the scariest in the park's history with values reaching extremes, I will share what it was like.

体験レポ：ユニバーサル・エクストリーム・オータム ～DISCOVER U!!!～
by Ayaka Ozaki - Sep 19, 2026

ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンでは、秋のイベント「ユニバーサル・エクストリーム・オータム ～Discover U!!!～」を開催中。パーク開業25周年の秋は、ハロウィーン・ホラー・ナイトが15周年を迎える。すべてが異常値に進化を遂げたパーク史上最恐の空間をいち早く体験してきたのでその模様をお伝えする。

Photos: FAST & FURIOUS: HOLLYWOOD DRIFT Opens at Universal Studios Hollywood
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026

Universal Studios Hollywood opened its first outdoor, high-speed roller coaster inspired by the Fast & Furious franchise. The coaster reaches speeds of 72 mph and features dual-launching tracks, inverted loops, and ride vehicles modeled after cars from the film series.

NBC's Gadi Schwartz Rides New 72 MPH FAST & FURIOUS Coaster at Universal
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026

NBC News correspondent Gadi Schwartz took a spin on Universal Studios Hollywood's new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster, which launches riders up to 72 miles per hour.

Interview: Todd Schroeder Creative Director slated for Kym Johnson (DWTS) @ NY's 54 Below!
by Gavin Glynn - Sep 14, 2026

Todd Schroeder is a multiple award-winning Music Director, Creative Director, Composer, Producer, Arranger, and Pianist whose artistry has graced some of the world’s most iconic stages. Celebrated for his ability to connect with artists on a deep level, Todd has collaborated across genres—from Jazz and Broadway to Pop, Country, and Rock—with luminaries including Jason Alexander, Engelbert Humperdinck, Liza Minnelli, Dave Koz, Sir Tom Jones, Haley Reinhart, Leslie Odom Jr., Sam Harris, and Angela Lansbury.

JERKER by Robert Chesley to Return to London at Waterloo East Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026

The 40th anniversary production of Robert Chesley's two-person drama will play a limited run at Waterloo East Theatre in London, featuring James Lee and Paul Dennison in a story about intimacy forged through late-night phone calls.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Announces Golden Snitch Lottery At Eccles Theater
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 5, 2026

Zions Bank Broadway at the Eccles has announced the Golden Snitch Digital Drawing for the upcoming engagement of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD. For subsequent performances, Golden Snitch Digital Drawing will open at 12:00 p.m. local time the Friday prior to the weeks of performance and close at 9:30 a.m. the next Friday.

HARRY POTTER: WIZARDS OF BAKING to Return for Season 3 on Food Network
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026

Food Network will bring back HARRY POTTER: WIZARDS OF BAKING for a third season, featuring a Hogwarts house tournament format and hosts James and Oliver Phelps.

MONSTERS World Premiere Concert to Play The Other Palace in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2026

Anthonia Edwards, winner of The Voice UK 2022, will lead the cast of MONSTERS: A Killer New Comedy Musical in a one-night concert at The Other Palace on October 23, 2026.

Patrece Bloomfield to Perform LOOKING BACK AND MOVING FORWARD at Winter Park Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026

Vocalist Patrece Bloomfield will present a new solo cabaret featuring Classical, Jazz and Broadway selections in the Santos-Compel Cabaret Lounge at The Winter Park Playhouse, with Terrence L. Lane on piano.

ONE PIECE PREMIER SUMMER 2026 at Universal Studios Japan: Explosive Show and Character Bonds
by Ayaka Ozaki - Aug 21, 2026

Universal Studios Japan has kicked off its annual summer event, 'ONE PIECE PREMIER SUMMER 2026.' This limited-time event lets guests experience the world of “One Piece” throughout the park, from the live entertainment show 'ONE PIECE PREMIER SHOW 2026' to collaboration food, merchandise, and 'Straw Hat Crew's Feast Restaurant,' offering a full day of immersive fun. This article focuses on 'ONE PIECE PREMIER SHOW 2026', including Hancock’s first appearance in the main show in 12 years, battle scenes featuring the largest number of pyrotechnics in Premier Show history, and a moving greeting finale. It also highlights limited-time food and other summer events guests can enjoy at USJ during the same period.

USJ体験レポ：ルフィたちに会える夏！『ワンピース・プレミア・サマー 2026』開幕
by Ayaka Ozaki - Aug 21, 2026

ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンで、夏恒例の『ワンピース・プレミア・サマー 2026』がスタートした。『ワンピース』の世界をパークで体感できる期間限定イベントで、ライブ・エンターテイメント・ショー『ワンピース・プレミアショー 2026』をはじめ、コラボレーション・フードやグッズ、『麦わらの一味の宴レストラン』など、作品の世界観を一日かけて楽しめる内容になっている。

HARD ROCK RISING Competition to Launch at Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026

Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas will host live rounds of Hard Rock Rising, a global music competition from Hard Rock International and Coca-Cola offering emerging artists a recording session and cash prize.

Jamie Lee Curtis Joins NBCU's BACKLOT PASS 2026 Lineup
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026

Jamie Lee Curtis guest stars in NEWLYWEDS as NBCUniversal unveils its 2026-27 slate at BACKLOT PASS, alongside Boreanaz, Leoni and Cardellini.