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Today, genre-defying crooner Teddy Swims returns with the playfully poignant new track “dose,” via Warner Records. The track’s warm, vintage vibe is perfectly captured by the ’70s-inspired music video. Currently on the North American leg, Swims is set to headline the famed Webster Hall in New York on April 29. Check out new tour dates now!

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and Executive Director Jennifer Bielstein announced today the productions that will make up the company’s 2022/23 season.

Composer, filmmaker and interdisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes’ highly anticipated album GRIEF is out now. Additionally, watch a special NPR Tiny Desk performance of “The Cry/Masculinity,” “Holding Cell,” “Grief” and “Process” filmed onsite at The Healing Project exhibition at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

Now having its Orange County premiere performances at Chance Theater in Anaheim through May 1, 2022, CRY IT OUT is a poignant slice-of-life that takes an eavesdropper's look at the hopes, fears, and lessons that come with new motherhood in our current times, and just how different each new mother chooses to handle the balancing act.

Tilted Axes: Music for Mobile Electric Guitars opens its spring season in New York City

Actor/Director & founder of the Secret Theatre, Richard Mazda, returns to the stage as Judge Wargrave after a three year hiatus in Be Bold Production's And Then There Were None at The Players Theatre

Savvy songwriter and powerhouse vocalist Robin McKelle has announced her upcoming Boston performance at Scullers Jazz Club on April 23. This performance follows the release of the singer's new single, 'I Must Have That Man,' out now.

The Tony Award- winning Trinity Repertory Company has announced the company’s 59th season. The 2022-23 Season, which includes a five-show subscription series and an annual reimagining of A Christmas Carol, begins in September and concludes in June.   

Since its debut, DEAR EVAN HANSEN has rocked the musical world with its impactful message and incredible score. We wanted to know more about its inner workings and how the latest cast for the national tour takes on this powerhouse show.

With two large scale performance pieces inspired by a Greek myth and pirate story, Isla Aguilar and Miguel Oyarzun have announced the programme of this year's BE FESTIVAL, which will be their final after 13 years at the helm.

THE ART OF THE BRICK—a captivating exhibition featuring intriguing works of art by renowned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya—debuts the Art of the Brick Lounge, an interactive activity center where guests can explore their own artistry after experiencing Sawaya’s work. THE ART OF THE BRICK has also announced that it will extend its run in San Francisco, with tickets now on sale through Monday, September 5, 2022. All tickets include access to the Art of the Brick Lounge. Adult ticket prices start at $22, and $19 for children ages 2–12, with VIP ticket options available. Tickets are available online at www.artofthebrickexhibit.com. 

The Kendall Square Orchestra is helping improve STEM literacy for girls with a night of music and storytelling at Symphony Hall on May 23rd at 7:30 PM. Symphony for Science will benefit the Science Club for Girls, which highlights the critical importance of mentorship and STEM literacy for girls from underrepresented communities. Led by music director Kristo Kondakçi, K2O will perform works by Joan Tower, Alexander Borodin, Florence Price and Gustav Holst.

A small unveiling presentation of an extraordinary mural created by teaching artist Markus Tracy and Taft Elementary School students was held on Thursday, March 24 at its display site at the Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa Hotel with key Segerstrom Center and AOA Hotel staff in attendance: Paul Sanford, CEO & Asset Manager of Wincome Hospitality, Talena Mara, Vice President of Education of Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and Dr. Scott Barlow, Principal of Taft Elementary.

Dayton Live has announcd the Premier Health Broadway in Dayton 2022-2023 Season! 

The remarkable stylistic range and exceptional musical artistry of the Grammy Award-winning Pacific Chorale, led by Artistic Director Robert Istad, will be on full display in its season finale on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 5:00 pm, at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.

Pilgrim Festival Chorus, the region's principal community chorus, presents its spring season concert, A Woman's Voice, on Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, May 8 at 4 pm, at St. Bonaventure Parish, 803 State Road, Plymouth. The concert, co-directed by William B. Richter and Elizabeth Chapman Reilly, features instrumentalist Adam Grüschow, bassoon.

Latin American Cinemateca of Los Angeles (LACLA) will present virtual screenings of their Nueva Onda (new wave) selections.

The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance announced today its Harris Theater Presents (HTP) season for 2022-23. The season is comprised of 28 performances featuring more than 220 artists from over 20 countries, reinforcing the Theater’s approach as an ambitious, global presenter and destination in Millennium Park.

Hawaiian-bred, California-based reggae-influenced alternative rock band Iration and Minneapolis-based underground hip-hop titans Atmosphere have announced their co-headlining Sunshine & Summer Nights Tour. The 30-date cross-country summer outing, with support from alt-rock/hip-hop hybrid band Katastro and founding member of Living Legends.

Today, Bay Area-based Monophonics released “Love You Better,” the second single from their upcoming full-length Sage Motel. Sage Motel, Monophonics' fifth studio album since 2012, tells its story. Once again produced by brilliant bandleader Kelly Finnigan, the album captures a timeless sound that blends heavy soul with psych-rock.