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Today's top stories include a confirmed Broadway production of The Kite Runner. The stage adaptation of the book will play July 6 through October 30, 2022 at the Hayes Theatre. Plus, the full casting and dates have been announced for the Broadway premiere of A Strange Loop. 

A 90-minute confection. That's what Milwaukee Rep Artistic Director Mark Clements lovingly calls his Piano Men creation, now on stage in the Stackner Cabaret. The show is fully request-driven and unplanned -- part music revue, part piano bar. Not sure if piano bars are your thing? Trust the experience. It's loads of fun.

The first track is the bittersweet “Orphan Child”, a song that channels the gritty charm of ’60s pop as it reconciles with the pervasive sense of lostness that comes from simply being alive these days and also reflects on Ivey’s own personal experience being raised by foster parents. Watch the new music video! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

Ice Theatre of New York presents 2022 City Skate Pop Up Concerts on Tuesdays and Thursdays from January 11 through February 17, 2022 at 12:40pm at The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park.

With 2021 barely in the rearview, prolific country music singer-songwriter/performer Larry Jay is already kicking off the New Year with a brand new single release. 'What Do I Have' hits radio and retail on Thursday, January 6th.

MusicWorks today reminded fans of Classical Folk and Rock that tickets are now on sale for a new seven-concert series running January through March at the intimate and easily accessible Boca Black Box Center for the Arts, located in Piccadilly Square at 8221 Glades Road (33434).

To celebrate the anniversary of the landmark performance, select IMAX® theaters will host the screenings with a filmmaker Q&A and give away exclusive mini-posters. The Q&A will be broadcast via satellite simultaneously to all connected IMAX locations. The concert is featured in Peter Jackson’s original docuseries “The Beatles: Get Back.'

THE DJANGO, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, will continue to host today’s jazz legends and rising stars. On February 3, The Django celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Brooklyn-based record label, La Reserve, with special performances by the label’s artists.

Las Vegas Philharmonic announces its 2021/2022 Spotlight Concert Series, is on sale now and offers a unique experience of being up close and personal in intimate chamber concerts featuring members of the orchestra and artist-in-residence, Joshua Roman. Hear the stories behind the music and the inspiration they've provided as musicians share their favorite pieces for small ensembles.

Hace unos años, la compañía Belter Souls presentaba en la Gran Vía su aclamado espectáculo JOYFUL! Los próximos 27 y 28 de diciembre vuelven a Madrid para presentar THE CHRISTMAS SOUL. Belter Souls transportará a los espectadores a los mejores momentos vividos a lo largo de todas las navidades de su vida a través de un recorrido musical tintado por el color del soul y las características armonías vocales de la compañía.

Folk-rock outfit The All Canadian Soundclash brings the heat with their blistering new single 'She Won't Play Your Game' - available now.

Folk-rock outfit The All Canadian Soundclash brings the heat with their blistering new single She Won't Play Your Game - available now.

Critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter duo The Arrow and The Bow, featuring the angelic voices and ethereal lyrics from Hillary Reynolds and Hannah Lou Woods, have announced their long-awaited return with the release of their first single in nearly five years. 'Universe' (High Vibe Records) is available now on all DSPs and, according to the pair, it is the first of a new collection of songs.

C. Parker Gallery, 409 Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich is going to rock the art world with 'Cool Yule - A Rock & Roll Holiday Art Exhibition,' Thursday, December 9th through Sunday, December 12th, 2021.

With great sadness, we announce the loss of Edward Allan Baker, beloved father, grandfather, brother, husband, playwright, teacher, colleague, and friend.  Ed Baker passed away on Saturday evening, November 20th 2021, surrounded by love from friends and family, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport,  CT. 

The Ridgefield Playhouse is adding a touch of Celtic flair to the holiday season with Christmas with the Celts on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 8pm. 

MusicWorks today announced that  tickets are now on sale for the seven-concert Classic Folk & Rock Series, running January through March at the intimate and easily accessible Boca Black Box Center for the Arts, located in Piccadilly Square at 8221 Glades Road (33434).

Directed by Oscar®-winner Peter Jackson, 'The Beatles: Get Back' takes audiences back in time to the band's January 1969 recording sessions, which became a pivotal moment in music history. The docuseries showcases The Beatles' creative process as they attempt to write 14 new songs in preparation for their first live concert in over two years.

Originally released in 2006, the album features Idol performing a wide variety of Christmas classics as well as the new original bonus track “On Christmas Day” with longtime Idol collaborator Steve Stevens on guitar. Watch a new trailer for the album now!

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Morning Sun, written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer, opened just last night, Wednesday November 3, at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).