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You likely learned the rhyme in history in school. Divorced-Beheaded-Died-Divorced-Beheaded-Survived. Everyone knows who King Henry VIII is because of his six wives. Most of us can name each of his wives but have no idea who was wife to King Henry VII. For me, a prominent Tudor history geek, it was the concept and the story that drew me to Six the musical. When I first learned about it, I was obsessed before I even heard the songs.

The 2024 Suwannee Spring Reunion features music on multiple stages and includes Sam Bush, Railroad Earth, Steep Canyon Rangers, Peter Rowan Walls of Time Band, Donna the Buffalo, Keller Williams' PettyGrass ft. The HillBenders, Bettye LaVette, The Steel Wheels, Town Mountain, Seth Walker, Jon Stickley Trio, Fireside Collective, and more.

Mountain Theatre Company announces its 2024 Mainstage Season, featuring beloved musicals like Grease and Catch Me If You Can, as well as a touching new musical called The Burnt Part Boys. The season will culminate with the holiday revue Home for the Holidays. Don't miss this exciting lineup of shows!

The all new Mellow Island is an invitation to discover the extraordinary beauty of Caribbean island paradise Saint Martin in the French West Indies. From December 29th to January 3rd 2024, the island's most stunning venues will host headliners such as Dan Ghenacia, Serge Deviant, Shimza, Carlita, Notre Dame, Ramyen, and more.

Tara Lily signs to Tru Thoughts and re-releases 'Double Time,' her first taste of new music since the 'Last Flight Out' EP. 'Double Time' showcases a darker lyrical era and an expansion into a more electronic sound with elements of drum 'n' bass.

Cleveland's internationally renowned Baroque chamber orchestra, Apollo's Fire, makes its Detroit debut with one of its most innovative and creative programs.

The Lincoln Center Theater production of The Gardens of Anuncia opens tonight at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.

Robyn Hurder will play her final performance at the Broadhurst Theatre in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical on Sunday, December 17.

Across these stages, fans can expect to see sets from confirmed acts including Katie Malco, Mary In The Junkyard, Holiday Ghosts, Japanese Television, The Itch, Chalk, Masca, Welly, The New Eves, Febueder, Ebbb, pencil, Van Houten, Ellur, Amy May Ellis, Half Happy, Callinsick, Slate, Handcuff, Oslo Twins, Mould, Bob Pearson, Eva May and more.

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Autogramm releases their latest LP 'Music That Humans Can Play' along with a music video for the track 'Born Losers'. The album features influences from The Fixx, David Bowie, Cheap Trick, and more.

What did our critic think of TREASURE ISLAND THE PANTOMIME at Circa Theatre. Suffice to say, that this show is an absolute treat. Lots to love and exactly what you need when you are heading towards the festive season and you need something to take your mind off the troubles of the day. Highly recommended by this reviewer and all the friends that came with me. We will be booking again next year.

Setting the stage for the record, Fauntleroy shares eight new tracks from the LP, including “Bad Bad Bad,” “Bring That Shit To Santa,” “Christmas List,” “Magic,” “Miracle,” “Mrs. Claus,” “Sleigh,” and “Unwrapped.” With the full project release, on December 8, James will roll out the final track “The Neck.”

The Royal Conservatory will present upcoming Staatskapelle Berlin concerts in Koerner Hall will be led by dynamic Lithuanian conductor Giedrė Šlekytė, who recently performed critically acclaimed performances with the Staatskapelle Berlin.

Empowering musical still has work to be done, but demonstrates its potential to captivate an audience

Journalist and explorer Simon Reeve will be visiting Parr Hall next year to share what he has learnt in his adventures in more than 130 countries.

Raue Center presents a special matinee performance of “For Kids from 1 to 92”, a truly a holiday extravaganza, with everything from beautifully lush, traditional fare to great pop-rock songs and joyful family favorites on December 23 @ 1 pm.

All in all, Two Strangers is a pleasant night out for the rom-com lovers: it romanticises The City That Never Sleeps and leaves the audience with a delightful ending that solves very little of the plot. It won’t change the world of musical theatre, but it’s nice and fuzzy. Like a good pair of comfy Christmas socks.

Porchlight Music Theatre's Education Department is proud to announce that registration is now open for its 2024 spring classes, January 20 - May 18 at Holtschneider Performance Center, DePaul University School of Music, 2330 N. Halsted St. Information and registration is available at PorchlightMusicTheatre.org/youth-classes/.

Director Michael Michetti has put thought and heart into his production and peopled it with a strong cast whose characters opt for playing the strength of their convictions over histrionics. A hurricane force this WIND is not, but there’s plenty to enjoy.