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Powerhouse Theater at Vassar Reveals Programming Lineup for the 40th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026

Vassar College has announced the lineup for the 40th Powerhouse Theater Season. The artists that join the lineup in 2026 include Drew Droege, Will Roland, and more.

Dimash Qudaibergen to Make Madison Square Garden Debut This October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025

International vocal phenomenon Dimash Qudaibergen will bring his acclaimed concert show to New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden for the very first time on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, & More Win 2025 GRAMMY Awards- Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2025

It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2025 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande more were nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! The Outsiders, Suffs and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.

Listen: Barbra Streisand Releases New Song 'Love Will Survive' for THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

Emmy, Grammy, Oscar® and Tony Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, writer, and director, Barbra Streisand has recorded a new song “Love Will Survive,” which will serve as the end title of the upcoming Peacock and Sky Original series, The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Listen to the song here!

Idina Menzel to Launch TAKE ME OR LEAVE ME TOUR This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024

Idina Menzel is going on tour this summer! See if Menzel is performing in a city near you, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Barbra Streisand to Release New Single for Peacock Series THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2024

Babs is back! It has been announced that Emmy, Grammy, Oscar® and Tony Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, writer, and director, Barbra Streisand has recorded a brand-new song “Love Will Survive,” which will be the end title of the upcoming Peacock and Sky Original series, The Tattooist of Auschwitz. This will be Streisand’s first ever recording for a TV series and will be released globally by Columbia Records on April 25th, ahead of the series global launch on May 2nd. 

Listen: Two New Barbra Streisand Albums Set For Release In October, Listen to the First Track!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023

Two new albums featuring Barbra Streisand will be released next month. EVERGREENS: Celebrating Six Decades on Columbia Records and YENTL: 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition will both be available on Friday, October 27. Learn more about both albums, and how to pre-order them now, here!

Idina Menzel to Release New Single 'Move' Next Week
by Michael Major - May 5, 2023

Menzel previously shared a preview of the pop song on her TikTok, listen to a sneak peek before its release next week now! A skillful songwriter, Menzel's prolific recording career includes multiple cast albums and the solo albums: 'Still I Can't Be Still,' 'Here, I Stand,' and her last album, 'idina.,' which was released in September 2016.

Bloomingdale School Of Music To Present 2022 Free Holiday Concert, December 9
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2022

Bloomingdale School of Music announces December programming for its 2022/23 Free Faculty Concert Series at the David Greer Concert Hall, 323 W. 108th Street, NYC.

Video: Watch a Clip of Idina Menzel on CELEBRITY IOU - Airing Tonight!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2022

Watch a clip of Idina Menzel with “Property Brothers” stars Drew and Jonathan Scott on HGTV's Celebrity IOU!

GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR, The Behind-the-Scenes Battle Splayed Out In Public
by Cara Joy David - Oct 9, 2022

It surprised the industry this week when playwright David Adjmi went public about his own tale of developing an Oscar Levant play with Sean Hayes – and not the one that will be seen on Broadway this spring. It has become a he said/they said battle, but BroadwayWorld has the most info in the war of words thus far, including emails between Adjmi and Hayes.

VIDEO: Idina Menzel Covers Harry Styles' 'Adore You'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2022

Idina Menzel has shared a video of herself covering Harry Styles' hit Adore You! Watch the video here!

VIDEO: Idina Menzel Surprises WICKED Star Talia Suskauer on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2022

Broadway's Tony Award-winning original Elphaba, Idina Menzel, stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show for a surprise visit with the Broadway production's current green girl, Talia Suskauer.

Idina Menzel Launches New Clothing Line
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022

Idina Menzel has launched a new clothing line called Encore! Learn more about where you can buy it and to see the latest designs.

Photos: Idina Menzel Attends a Performance of WICKED and Poses With the Cast
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2022

Idina Menzel returned to her roots this weekend as she stopped by a performance of Wicked at the Gershwin Theater.

LISA HOWARD: THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR Album to be Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2021

FatLab Music has announced the upcoming release of “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” a very special collection of seasonal favorites – some things old and some things new – by Broadway singing actress Lisa Howard (It Shoulda Been You, Escape to Margaritaville), just in time for the holidays!

Pop-R&B Singer/Songwriter Jennifer Lauren Releases Soaring New Single “Kingdom Come”
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2021

If that moment in any action flick where the hero or heroine struts away in slow motion, wind in their hair, as something ignites and then explodes at their backs, needed a perfect soundtrack, Canadian singer-songwriter Jennifer Lauren's new single 'Kingdom Come' - available now - is it.

CARLY PAOLI & FRIENDS Album Features Ramin Karimloo, Elaine Paige and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2021

Whether it be a live or recorded performance, a classical, contemporary, musical theatre or spiritual song, British/Italian soprano Carly Paoli, certainly knows how to deliver and 24 September 2021 will see the release of a brand-new album,  Carly Paoli & Friends on the Abiah label. 

LISTEN: Barbra Streisand Releases 'Sweet Forgiveness' From Forthcoming Album 'Release Me 2'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2021

Listen to the song here and find out how to pre-order the album, which will be released on August 6.