Celebrating 25 years in 2024 since The Gruffalo was first published, Tall Stories will bring their magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book, The Gruffalo, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, back to the West End this summer!
Join Norm Lewis for a spectacular summer show featuring special guests Melba Moore, Stephen Schwartz, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and more at 54 Below.
Experience the musical SOME LIKE IT HOT at the Fisher Theatre from October 1-13.
Orville Peck has announced his 6th annual Rodeo, featuring a headline set from Peck & Tanya Tucker in addition to performances from Medium Build, Mickey Guyton, Reyna Roberts, The Nude Party and more.
Hadestown will make its Australian premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney in February 2025. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Six-piece Rhythm and Blues band The Dip have released a brand new single, 'Fill My Cup,” from their forthcoming album, Love Direction. The single dives headfirst into the album’s theme, expressing appreciation for a partner’s love and commitment. Listen to the single now!
Following the success of their debut single ‘Portable Door’, Deep Purple has released ‘Pictures Of You’, the second song from their upcoming album ‘=1’. The enigmatic album title ‘=1’ encapsulates the band’s philosophy of unity amidst complexity, promising an album that resonates deeply with their five decades spanning hard rock legacy. Listen to the new single!
Birdland hosted acclaimed vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli and singer/pianist Billy Stritch, who joined forces on the historic stage on Monday, June 3. The duo teamed up for 'Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other,” a new show of pop music from the 1950s to the present.
Black Theatre United will host its second annual Gala on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York. Learn more about how to attend here!
Discover the exciting lineup for Goodman Theatre's Summer 2024 season, featuring a mix of classic plays, contemporary works, and world premieres. Enjoy diverse and dynamic performances all summer long.
Netflix and Shondaland have just released the first trailer for Black Barbie, the upcoming documentary that tells the story of how the first Black Barbie came to be in 1980. The film, written and directed by Lagueria Davis, Black Barbie celebrates the momentous impact three Black women at Mattel had on the evolution of the Barbie brand as we know it. Watch the trailer!
University of the Arts in Philadelphia made the abrupt announcement that it would close on June 7, citing a decline in enrollment and a long-standing cash flow problem. Students were not informed of the closure prior to the announcement, leaving many scrambling to figure out their college plans.
Singer, songwriter, subversive performance artist, video director, and purveyor of surrealist chaos, Poppy has returned with her latest genre-defying single, 'New Way Out.' This track masterfully blends hard-hitting rock with captivating industrial pop, highlighting Poppy's dynamic vocals. Listen to the track now!
The London-based, internationally assembled instrumental four-piece Los Bitchos has announced the highly anticipated second album, Talkie Talkie, out on August 30, 2024. The announcement comes just ahead of a performance Los Bitchos will do this Friday, June 7th on French TV's ARTE Ground Control, alongside The Lemon Twigs and Fat White Family.
Harlem Stage has announced producer, director, scholar, and arts and cultural executive Dr. Indira Etwaroo as its new Artistic Director and CEO.
North Carolina Black Repertory Company has announced the mainstage program for its 18th biennial International Black Theatre Festival, taking place July 29-August 3 in Winston-Salem, NC.
The Devil Wears Prada has announced additional casting for its upcoming production. Learn more here!
Beach Sessions Dance Series, the pioneering live performance series in Rockaway Beach, Queens, will return to the City’s shoreline on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
The second week of this year's Princeton Festival kicks off with performances of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's comic masterpiece Così fan tutte on Friday, June 14 at 7pm and Sunday, June 16 at 4pm, with a final 7pm performance on Tuesday, June 18.
Just last night, New 42 presented their annual gala at the Plaza Hotel, titled Celebrating Times Square: Every Corner Tells a Story and recognizing the vital role that exposure to the performing arts for young people plays in the cultural and economic vibrancy of Times Square and New York City. Check out photos from inside the event here.
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