John Mayer News

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has revealed the Beyond Broadway 2026-2027 season. Beginning October 2026, the fourth season will include Tituss Burgess, Norbert Leo Butz, and Audra McDonald.

wild project will present WILD WORKS: PUPPETRY ON THE EDGE, a new puppetry series curated by Amanda Card, on May 6th in New York City, featuring performances from Nick Lehane, Maiko Kikuchi, Marcella Murray, and Purser & Amanda Card.

Snarky Puppy will perform at Oakland’s Paramount Theatre on October 2, 2026 as part of SFJAZZ. Tickets go on sale March 21. The Grammy-winning group will present music from recent albums including Somni.

Singer-songwriter and TV personality Jesse Solomon has announced his Happy To Be Here Tour, kicking off on April 25th in Philadelphia, and will see stops in DC, Nashville, Austin, Los Angeles, Chicago, and more before a final show in NYC. 

Buddy Guy will bring his Buddy Guy 90 Tour to Massey Hall in Toronto. The blues guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee recently won a GRAMMY Award for Best Traditional Blues Album.

Hozier, Jon Batiste, Mary J. Blige, Paul Simon, and more will be among the lineup for the tenth annual LOVE ROCKS NYC benefit concert for God’s Love We Deliver, which will take place at the Beacon Theatre in NYC on Thursday, March 5.

Platinum-selling artists Five For Fighting (John Ondrasik) and Edwin McCain are teaming up for a summer co-headline tour across the U.S. this June. Each night will feature Five For Fighting and McCain alternating closing sets.

The Eddie Allen Quartet will perform as part of Westchester Collaborative Theater’s Music in the Box series on February 21 in Ossining, New York. The performance will feature trumpeter Eddie Allen alongside Oscar Perez, Gregory Jones, and Jerome Jennings.

The Society of Composers & Lyricists has announced nominees and honorees for the 7th Annual SCL Awards, taking place February 6, 2026. Highlights include a Rocky 50th anniversary tribute and the Spirit of Collaboration Award honoring Ludwig Göransson and Ryan Coogler.

Westport Country Playhouse will host a concert by the folk-rock group The Sweet Remains on January 24. Known for their harmonious sound, the band will perform as part of the playhouse's ongoing commitment to offering diverse musical entertainment.

Jessie Buckley won the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film adaptation of Hamnet. Wicked: For Good, which received 7 nominations, did not win any. Check out the full list here!

We recently connected with Ben Vanden Boogard of Minneapolis-based indie pop band Of The Orchard for an online interview ahead of an exciting new chapter for the band. With a brand-new EP on the way, Of The Orchard is gearing up to share music that reflects their growth, collaboration, and evolving sound.

Broadway songwriter Stephen Schwartz has been nominated for three awards at the 2026 Annual Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards for his work in Wicked: For Good. Other notable nominees include Sara Bareilles and Ludwig Göransson. Check out the full list now.

Home Free will perform at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater. The all-vocal country group is known for its a cappella arrangements and national touring presence. Tickets for the March performance will go on sale later this month.

Live Nation and KOOL 108 present the legendary Trans-Siberian Orchestra, coming to Target Center on December 28 for two epic shows. The show will feature Minnesota native singer and song write Nate Amor. 

Wicked: For Good has received 7 nominations at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, including Best Picture. Other notable nominees in various categories include Hamnet, Blue Moon, The Testament of Ann Lee, and Kiss of the Spider Woman.

The Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater will host Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble on February 12. The concert will feature music from Was’s new album Groove in the Face of Adversity as well as a live performance of The Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah marking its 50th anniversary. Tickets are on sale now through Ruth Eckerd Hall.

The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) has announced the nominees for its 2025 ceremony recognizing composers, songwriters, and music supervisors for original music in film, television, video games, and other visual media.

Rob Reiner's Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale concert film will hit theaters in 2026, following the fictional heavy metal band and featuring guest performances from Tony Award nominee Josh Groban, Shania Twain, and Eric Clapton. Check out the teaser trailer now.

Stella Cole has released her fresh take on the Carpenters' 'Merry Christmas, Darling' via Decca Records US. Listen here!