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STAGES St. Louis revealed their full cast and creative teams for the upcoming run of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Learn more about the production here!

Award-winning comedian Rhonda “Passion” Hansome will perform at the Eat Drink Laugh comedy showcase at Pangea in Manhattan on Saturday, August 23. The Brooklyn-born comic, known for appearances on Saturday Night Live, Louie, and Showtime at the Apollo, will join a lineup of New York comedy talent.

The 9/16 show celebrates the classic and contemporary sounds of Bossa Nova featuring hit songs for 'a fun-filled, sexy, and joyful night on the town.' We spoke with JChris and Carla Ardito about the show, JChris’s new single, and more.

Actors Theatre of Indiana will kick off its 21st season with Beehive: The 60’s Musical, opening Friday, September 5 and running through September 21 at the Studio Theater on the campus of the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

54 BELOW will honor the Latine and Hispanic performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn more!

Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical in concert will be staged for two performances at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall. Learn more about the show here!

Kean Stage has revealed its 2025–2026 season, featuring a vibrant lineup of Broadway stars, Latin and folk music, contemporary dance, family entertainment, and more. Performances will take place at Wilkins Theatre and Enlow Recital Hall on the campus of Kean University in Union, New Jersey.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 

The 2011 musical Hairspray, based on the 1988 film, tells the story of teen Tracy Turnblad, whose sole goal in life is to become a dancer on Baltimore’s Corny Collins Show. 

Join in at the Harlem Jazz Series for an unforgettable night with acclaimed jazz drummer, percussionist, and timpanist Warren Smith-live in the heart of Harlem! Learn more!

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present the 2025 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY. The festival will feature offerings and original performances by artists innovating in dance, music, film, archiving, storytelling, and more.Learn more about the festival!

1967 to 1972 - The Age of Aquarius - An era when Rock N Roll evolved from popular music into a powerful force set against the backdrop of introspection, social unrest, and military action under a burgeoning umbrella of peace and love.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has announced its 2025–2026 season, themed “Soul Of A People.” The lineup includes Purlie, Paradise Blue, How I Got Over, and a new original musical Lies, Spells and Old Wives’ Tales, plus the return of Black Nativity for the holidays.

AMDA alumni from across graduating years reunited at The Green Room 42 on July 8 for a relaxed, high-energy concert of musical theater, pop, jazz, and original songs, organized by Matt Tierney.

Five powerhouse performers take the stage in a bold new revival of Stephen Adly Guirgis' electrifying play, The Motherf**cker with the Hat at Odyssey Theatre. Learn more!

Plan your entertainment for the week with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week free outdoor concerts and Broadway, film and TV stars.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lee Roy Reams and more. See the full lineup here!

The Marybelle and Sebastian P. Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University has unveiled its 2025–26 Musco Center Presents Season, running from August 2025 through March 2026, with tickets on sale now. 

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points. See stars including the original Mark and Roger from RENT (Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp), Laverne Cox, jazz stars, comedians and more.

Multi-Grammy and Emmy Award-winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR will return to North America. CAPA will welcome the SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR to the Southern Theatre for a concert this fall. Learn how to purchase tickets!