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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.

Photos: TERROR TRAM Starring Art the Clown to Join Halloween Horror Nights 2026
by Rachel Stone - Aug 10, 2026

Universal Studios Hollywood added ART THE CLOWN, KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE and new haunted houses to its Halloween Horror Nights line-up, along with scare zones and a stunt show.

Hard Rock Rising to Return to Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas This August
by Rachel Stone - Aug 6, 2026

Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas will host the return of its global emerging artist competition, a limited-time cocktail package and a charity performance by Todd Kerns benefiting the Nevada SPCA.

Jade L. Jones, Don Randle and More to Star in CHICKEN & BISCUITS at The SigPro Studio
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026

In September, Significant Productions will present Chicken & Biscuits - by Douglas Lyons - as the first production of the 11 Season at The SigPro Studio.

Miranda Family Casting Fellowship Now Accepting Applications for Third Cohort of Paid Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026

The Telsey Office, in partnership with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Miranda Family Fund, is now accepting applications for the third cohort of The Telsey Office Miranda Family Casting Fellowship.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Launch Lottery in Portland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026

Broadway in Portland will launch the Golden Snitch Digital Lottery for Week Two of the engagement of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.  The production is playing Keller Auditorium for a limited engagement of two weeks only in August.

THE IMPRESSION to Make World Premiere at HollyShorts Film Festival
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026

The short film stars Liliia Halushko and Daniel Bernhardt and is set to premiere at HollyShorts Film Festival in Hollywood, the festival announced.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Play Seattle's Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026

The touring production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will play a three-week engagement at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle, marking its premiere in the city.

Universal Studios Hollywood And Universal Orlando Resort Pay Tribute To Ozzy Osbourne In All-original Halloween Horror Nights Haunted Houses
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026

Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort will introduce original haunted house experiences honoring Ozzy Osbourne as part of their annual Halloween Horror Nights events.

EVIL DEAD BURN to Get Haunted Houses at Halloween Horror Nights
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026

Universal's Halloween Horror Nights announced all-new haunted houses based on Evil Dead Burn, the sixth film in the Evil Dead franchise, bringing the horror sequel to life at its annual event.

HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD To Make Portland Premiere
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 13, 2026

Broadway in Portland is set to present the Portland premiere of the first ever touring production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD. The six-time Tony Award-winning production will play Keller Auditorium for a limited engagement.

Feature: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN – UNIVERSAL COOL SUMMER: DISCOVER U!!!
by Ayaka Ozaki - Jul 9, 2026

​​​​​​​Universal Studios Japan is celebrating its 25th anniversary with its summer event, “Universal Cool Summer – Discover U!!!”. For summer 2026, the park is introducing an all-new lineup of nighttime entertainment, inviting guests of all ages to enjoy the season from day to night. Running from July 1 through August 26, the limited-time event will feature the debut of “Universal Summer Matsuri Nights: Neon Glow Up.” As the sun sets, the park transforms into a vibrant festival atmosphere illuminated by colorful neon lights. Guests can experience the brand-new nighttime show “NO LIMIT! Glow Up Oh-Matsuri” along with a variety of new street performances presented as part of “Glow Up Street Performance.” Bringing energy and excitement to summer evenings, the event offers a unique way to experience the park and celebrate its 25th anniversary with a completely different atmosphere after dark.

USJ体験レポ：ユニバーサル・クール・サマー～DISCOVER U!!!～
by Ayaka Ozaki - Jul 9, 2026

​​​​​​​ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンでは、開業25周年を記念した夏季イベント「ユニバーサル・クール・サマー～Discover U!!!～」を開催する。2026年の夏は、大人も子どもも昼から夜まで思いきり楽しめるよう、ナイト・エンターテイメントを刷新。7月1日から8月26日までの期間限定で、新イベント「ユニバーサル・サマー・マツリ・ナイト ～ネオン・グロウアップ～」が登場する。 日が落ちるとパークは色鮮やかなネオンが輝く“お祭り”空間へと一変。新ナイト・ショー「NO LIMIT! グロウアップ Oh! マツリ」や、数々の新ストリート・ショー「グロウアップ ストリートパフォーマンス」が繰り広げられ、夏の夜を華やかに彩る。昼とは異なる表情を見せるパークで、25周年の夏ならではの特別な体験を楽しめる。