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Zolita has unveiled the official video for her  Queer country anthem “Small Town Scandal,” appearing on her forthcoming album Queen of Hearts due May 31 via AWAL. Building off the storyline from her previously released video for “Bloodstream,” the video features Zolita as well as Love Island fan favorite Kyra Green running away together as they find refuge in a sea of line dancers. As a filmmaker, each track begins as an elaborate movie in Zolita’s mind, boldly rooted in both riveting drama and raw emotion. Watch the video here!

This summer, the multi-platinum singer-songwriter begins a major touring run, kicking off August 1 in Columbus, OH and ending October 29 in Orlando, FL, with Special Guests Ray Bull, The Brook & The Bluff and The Paper Kites. See full routing below for more information. Tickets to the newly announced dates will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Wednesday, May 1 at 10 AM local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, May 3 at 10 AM local time. 

The cast has been announced for the Muny production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, which runs July 8-16 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep will present the bittersweet and daring dark Irish comedy, The Cripple of Inishmaan as its next student production.

To kick off summer, InterAct Theatre Company will present THE CLIMB by By C.A. Johnson.

Cage The Elephant, the GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band has announced an intimate show at LA’s Echoplex on May 7th. Fans can now request up to two tickets for the Cage The Elephant show in LA HERE. Requests must be submitted by Tuesday, April 30 at 10 PM PT and do not guarantee tickets. Ticket confirmations will be sent out by the evening of Friday, May 3.

Experience the bittersweet and daring dark Irish comedy, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, presented by The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Coming off the release of his new album Strong multi-PLATINUM country hitmaker Tyler Hubbard has announced the first leg of his headlining Strong World Tour, which includes stops in Houston, Boston, Philadelphia and more. The tour kicks off in Indianapolis on Sept. 6 and culminates with a hometown show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Nov. 21. Tickets are on-sale this Friday, May 3, at 10 AM local time.

Singer-songwriter Chance Peña is excited to announce an August and September tour of North America as the support for KALEO’s “Payback” tour. The run kicks off August 25 in Bend, OR and concludes in Asheville, NC on September 24. Along the way it makes stops in Detroit, Toronto and New York City where he will play at Pier 17 on September 13. Tickets are on-sale Friday, May 3 at 10am local time.

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated Icelandic rockers KALEO have announced their North American “Payback Tour,” which will see the group headlining amphitheaters across the continent through the fall. KALEO recently celebrated their 10th anniversary by delivering a stunning live performance before 250 of their biggest fans at the Archeological Park of the Colosseum, Rome, and in the shadow of the world-famous amphitheater. See the dates here!

Ordinary Days tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life. Ordinary Days is an original musical for anyone who's ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in a complex place. With equal doses of humor and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City such a unique and extraordinary home.

Central Indiana Dance Ensemble (CIDE) is preparing to wrap up their 24th season. First, dancers will head to Spokane, Washington, May 6 to 9, for the Ballet Alliance Festival. Upon their return, they will present Snow White on May 18 and 19 at the Tarkington Theatre at The Center for the Performing Arts. 

Ink by James Graham will make its Sydney premiere in May. Performances run 28 May - 29 June 2024.

Carolyn Dorfman Dance will present Celebrate 40/NYC, in honor of the Company's milestone 40th anniversary on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 W. 55th Street, NYC.

Nashville-based Texas native and four-time GRAMMY-winning musician Sarah Jarosz has announced that she is extending her US tour with 12 new shows this August & September. The over 50-date tour began this past February and will now see Jarosz performing through September with new stops in Columbus, Rochester, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Madison. Full tour dates can be found below.

Groundbreaking country artist Orville Peck has announced the release date for his highly anticipated duets album, Stampede Vol. 1. Groundbreaking country artist Orville Peck has announced the release date for his highly anticipated duets album, Stampede Vol. 1. Arriving on May 10 via Warner Records, the project features songs with Elton John, Noah Cyrus, Midland, Allison Russell, Nathaniel Rateliff and Bu Cuaron, in addition to the previously released Willie Nelson collaboration, 'Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other.”

The new, reinvigorated direction of Lost Dog Street Band began in the recording process when Tod decided to swap out their traditional recording style of overdubbing parts in favor of recording everything live. It was an experience he was introduced to during his solo album and found the process so successful that it, in part, led to his decision to revive Lost Dog. Listen to the album here!

Breakout Nashville star Maggie Antone debuts a new song, “Johnny Moonshine,” out now via her own label Love Big in partnership with Thirty Tigers. Johnny Moonshine” adds to an already exciting year for the vocalist, songwriter and producer who released a string of new singles. Antone’s steady stream of new music has quickly earned her critical acclaim and a growing fanbase. More from the rising artist is imminent. Listen to the new song here!

Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. will conclude its 2023-24 main stage season of “nature vs. nurture” with the Houston premiere of Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Ron Jones, this riveting play explores family secrets, racial tensions, and cultural identity.

Wicked held a special gala performance on Thursday 25th April 2024 to celebrate the show's current cast.  Check out photos of the cast taking their bows here!