The idea of the concept album took flight at the same time as the idea of the rock musical. A concept album introduces audiences to the score of a musical by deliberately releasing an album of the songs before any live production exists at all. The concept album ostensibly stands on its own terms.
Critically acclaimed Jamaican recording artist Jada Kingdom has announced her highly anticipated EP, Just A Girl In A Money Man’s World, set for release on January 21, 2026.
The Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective (BMC) will host the fourth annual Recording Academy Honors, celebrating the careers of Pharrell Williams, Brandy and Kirk Franklin on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.
During the first night of The Voice Season 28 finale, finalist Aiden Ross took the stage to perform a rendition of ABBA's 'The Winner Takes It All' on a giant chessboard. Check out his performance now.
August Rush, the Academy Award and Grammy Award-nominated 2007 film, is being developed as a new Broadway musical, starring Christopher Riley, Talia Suskauer and more.
When I reviewed it on Broadway, several year ago, my capsule judgment stated: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is a wonder of neon psychedelic delight starring a character-perfect lead surrounded by a fun-centered cast which should delight adults and children of all ages!”
From the new Jonas Brothers Christmas special to musical classics like White Christmas, take a look here to find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
The award-winning choir brings their all-new concert, PEACE, to Queens as part of their 60-City North American Tour. The inspirational concert also features spirited music by Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen, and more.
Rufus Wainwright has shared I’m a Stranger Here Myself – Wainwright Does Weill, a new tribute album that explores the songbook of German-American composer Kurt Weill. Listen to it now.
Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!
FRIGID New York will present the World Premiere of Falling Out, a new musical with Book, Music, and Lyrics by Josée Weigand-Klein, directed by Anthony Logan Cole with Musical Direction by Calvin Hitchcock.
Rufus Wainwright has shared “Lost in the Stars (feat. Metropole Orkest),” the latest offering from his upcoming tribute album exploring the songbook of German-American composer Kurt Weill. Listen to the track now.
Sutton Foster and Bernadette Peters headlined the Fetch Pet Gala, raising over $530,000 for lifesaving nonprofits. See photos from the star-studded night!
On the heels of selling out their previously announced New York dates, Jonas Brothers will add three new dates to the ‘JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown’ tour.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced their October 20 through November 2 lineup of shows, including The Bean Tones, Frank Catalano Quartet, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano.
The quintessentially American songwriting team of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland get their due in the Lyrics & Lyricists 2025/26 season opener, Motown’s Heat Wave: The Songs of Holland-Dozier-Holland.
Beck Center for the Arts will present intergenerational experience that is fun for all, The SpongeBob Musical. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here.
Tony Award-winner Cyndi Lauper has announced her first-ever Las Vegas residency. Cyndi Lauper: Live In Las Vegas will take place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace from April 24 through May 2, 2026.
The multi-Grammy and Emmy Award -winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR returns to North America with its concert entitled “PEACE,” a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals and some classics.
The (Re)Born Philly Pops will present its first concert in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center with Luck Be A Lady: The Music of Frank Sinatra & Tony Bennett. Learn more!
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