John Butler News

Martha Graham Dance Company to Present 2026-27 Season and Global Tour

by A.A. Cristi — August 12, 2026

Martha Graham Dance Company will present masterworks, new commissions, and Lamentation Variations while touring the US, Canada, England, Spain, Mexico, and China.

BOMBARGO to Perform at Fox Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — June 9, 2026

Canadian vintage-pop band Bombargo will bring their Love, In Spite of Everything Tour to the Fox Theatre for an all-ages general admission show.

Broadway Performer Sondra Lee Passes Away at Age 97

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 25, 2026

Broadway performer Sondra Lee died of natural causes in her New York City apartment at age 97.

Dancer and Actor Carmen de Lavallade Dies at 94

by Stephi Wild — January 2, 2026

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actress, choreographer, and dancer Carmen de Lavallade has died at age 94.

90th Anniversary Gala for Friends of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea Will Take Place at Cadogan Hall

by A.A. Cristi — September 17, 2025

A special gala concert will celebrate the 90th anniversary of Friends of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea at Cadogan Hall, London, on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Major Theatre Upgrades Underway At Adelaide Festival Centre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 4, 2025

Adelaide Festival Centre CEO Kate Gould has hit the ground running as a bold new chapter for the iconic venue begins.

Brisbane Festival Reveals 2025 Contemporary Music Lineup Featuring Mallrat, ICEHOUSE, Odd Mob & More

by A.A. Cristi — July 30, 2025

Brisbane Festival has unveiled its full contemporary music program for 2025, promising one of its most dynamic lineups yet.

World Premieres, Festival Firsts and Music Legends Join Adelaide Guitar Festival 2025 Program

by Stephi Wild — May 28, 2025

Adelaide Guitar Festival launched its 2025 program which features the world’s greatest guitar players representing the very best in classical, blues, rock, country and more presented by Adelaide Festival Centre.

Dispatch to Release 9th Studio Album ‘Yellow Jacket’

by Josh Sharpe — April 30, 2025

Celebrated folk-rock band DISPATCH has released their new single “Whisk Me Away,' alongside the announcement of their forthcoming ninth studio album Yellow Jacket, out June 6.

Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, and More Set For 2025 Ravinia Festival

by Stephi Wild — April 25, 2025

Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, and more have joined the lineup for this year Ravinia Festival, set for this summer in Highland Park, IL.

Wille And The Bandits Announce May 2025 Headline Show At The Abertillery Rock & Blues Festival 2025

by A.A. Cristi — April 23, 2025

British band Wille And The Bandits have announced that they will perform a headline set on Friday 16th May 2025 at Abertillery Rock & Blues Festival 2025 in Abertillery, Wales.

The Gerda Lissner Foundation to Present Winners Concert At Carnegie Hall

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 1, 2025

The Gerda Lissner Foundation, in association with The Liederkranz Foundation, will present a special concert featuring performances by the winners of the Lieder/Song and International Vocal Competitions 2024/2025.

Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster, & More Set for The Ravinia Festival's 2025 Summer Lineup

by Josh Sharpe — March 13, 2025

The Ravinia Festival has unveiled its 2025 summer lineup, which features more than 100 concerts and 40 artist debuts.

Merola Opera Program and San Francisco Opera Center to Present Recital in March

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 28, 2025

The Schwabacher Recital Series, presented by Merola Opera Program and San Francisco Opera Center, will continue with the second concert of its 41st season.

Martha Graham Dance Center To Establish New Home In Midtown Manhattan

by A.A. Cristi — February 14, 2025

]The Martha Graham Dance Center has announced that it will relocate the dance organization's headquarters to 1501 Broadway in January 2026, securing a new and expanded home in Times Square for the renowned Martha Graham Dance Company as it celebrates its 100th anniversary.