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Brian Wilson, musical genius and founder of the Beach Boys, died today (Wednesday, June 11, 2025), so in honor of him, here is an article of the 40 greatest Beach Boys songs that I wrote for Broadway World two years ago.  Love & Mercy, Brian!

Centre Stage has announced Million Dollar Quartet as the final production of its 2024–2025 season, running from July 24 to August 10, 2025. This Tony Award-nominated musical is inspired by the legendary moment in 1956 when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins came together for one unforgettable night at Sun Records in Memphis.

The Sharon Playhouse will continue its tradition of pairing extraordinary talent from Broadway, television and film with talented local theater artists from the region and beyond, proudly announces casting for the 2025 season.

The Hangar Theatre has begun rehearsals for its 2025 three-show Mainstage season, marking the 51st season and 50th birthday of the Ithaca arts organization. Learn more here!

Dance Gavin Dance and Z2 are partnering on a new graphic novel, tied together by the power of music. Dance Gavin Dance: Night Of The Fruit Mafia/Dance of the Robot tells the stories of two radically different worlds that impact each other and interact in mysterious and unexpected ways.

Goodness gracious, great balls of fire! Broadway at Music Circus is starting off the summer hot! Director and choreographer Greg Santos is gifting Sacramento with a swinging, sizzling, and sensational production of Floyd Mutrux’s Million Dollar Quartet.

​Letters Live will return to New York City for a highly anticipated three-night run at The Town Hall. Each evening will present an entirely unique and unforgettable lineup of surprise celebrity readers. Learn more.

Alberta Bair Theater (ABT) has announced its 2025–2026 season, a wide-ranging lineup featuring music icons, Broadway blockbusters, dance spectacles, comedy favorites, and international acts.

Oscar-nominated performer Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is set to write a feature biopic about Sister Rosetta Tharpe for Live Nation Productions, produced by music icon Mick Jagger.

Goodspeed Musicals will present All Shook Up as its second production of the 2025 season. See who is starring and learn more about the production here!

The Coppell Arts Center has revealed its 2025-2026 presenting season, Your Night. Your Show. Your Moment!, with eight award-winning shows. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic has revealed its 2025-26 season. This season marks the 185th anniversary of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and welcomes new Chief Executive, Vanessa Reed. Learn more!

Paramount Theatre's smash hit Million Dollar Quartet has just been extended an additional six months through January 4, 2026, by popular demand.

The Princeton Festival runs June 6-21 and includes pops concerts, opera, an evening of dance, a Vivaldi concert and a Motown tribute, plus a joy-filled finale featuring the music of ABBA. A Baroque concert and bluegrass-infused violin recital take place at nearby Trinity Church. There are also a Community Day and Juneteenth events.

The first single from Disney's highly anticipated live-action Lilo & Stitch movie, Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride, is now available. The track is performed by American Idol winner Iam Tongi and the Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus. Listen to it now!

South Coast Repertory has announced its 2025-26 season, featuring the return of Million Dollar Quartet, the milestone 45th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and more.

Theatre Aspen has revealed the complete casts for Theatre Aspen’s 42nd summer season, beginning earlier than ever before on June 12, 2025. Learn more!

Nashville Ballet has announced the lineup for their 2025-26 season under the artistic direction of Nick Mullikin. Nashville Ballet invites audiences to join them for their 40th Season – The Ruby Season.

Nashville Ballet has announced their exceptional lineup for their 2025-26 season under the artistic direction of Nick Mullikin. Productions include If I Can Dream, Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Sherlock.

Lewin Productions will present private, by-invitation only industry presentations of Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon, a new revue created by Will Friedwald, Adrian Galante, Tedd Firth and Jack Lewin, and directed by Bill Castellino.