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An Unsung Symphony featuring the New York Philharmonic, singer Nia Drummond, and the Unsung Collective, will be presented this month. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Madison Beer's voice, a seamless mix of grating and mellifluous, wraps itself around the airy melody with ease, creating a number sure to excite her audience once she takes it on the road with her, along with her GRAMMY-nominated sophomore album, Silence Between Songs, which released in September.

 New Jersey Performing Arts Center will host an in-person Standing in Solidarity event on the importance of interfaith collaboration to stem the rising tide of hate. 

WICKED, Grand Rapid’s most popular musical, will return to Devos Performance Hall this spring. Purchase tickets now!

Open-Door Playhouse is continuing to present short plays in podcast form. Its upcoming play Beautiful, Beautiful Cleopatra will debut on April 3, 2024 online.

BGR!FEST is set to the Kennedy Center with the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Pop Up. BGR!FEST is an immersive experience, celebrating and recognizing the exceptional cultural contributions of Black women artists, thought leaders, and creatives.

2024 NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival has revealed the full lineup featuring feature-length films, short films, and more. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ford’s Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of its production of Little Shop of Horrors. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Hennepin Theatre Trust announces the 2024-2025 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season. Find out the exciting lineup of shows coming to Minneapolis. The lineup includes seven Minnesota premieres and four returning favorites, highlighted by recently announced pre-Broadway world premiere of Purple Rain at the historic State Theatre in 2025.

Netflix has added the additions of five recurring cast members joining No Good Deed, creator and executive producer Liz Feldman’s upcoming dark comedy series. Previously announced cast includes Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano, Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Teyonah Parris, O-T Fagbenle, Abbi Jacobson, Poppy Liu and Dennis Leary.

Richarda Abrams' new play, 'Big Mama and Me,' explores the intergenerational relationship between a grandmother and granddaughter. Set in the South and Midwest, the play tells the story of Big Mama, a patented inventor and accomplished composer, and the impact she had on those around her. Presented by RPR Productions, the world premiere runs from March 6-9 at the Episcopal Actors Guild in NYC. Featuring music direction by Amina Claudine Myers and co-production by Peggy Abrams.

The American Composers Orchestra (ACO) launches EarShot Publishing, an unprecedented music publishing initiative that will administer the rights for select orchestral works developed through its national EarShot composer advancement programs, which include Readings, CoLABoratory Fellowships, and other commissioning opportunities.

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.

Motown legends The Temptations and The Four Tops will perform at the McCoy Center for the Arts on June 11. With a combined 17 Number One songs on Billboard's R&B charts, these iconic groups continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Don't miss this unforgettable night of classic hits and timeless harmonies.

Multi-platinum 25-million-plus selling Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and actress Monica will be joining Nicki Minaj on her Pink Friday 2 North American Headline tour as her Special Guest. Monica shared the news earlier when she stopped by The Jennifer Hudson show in Los Angeles!

Emmerdale star Liam Fox joins Adam Garcia in the cast of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. Further casting announced, including Liam Fox as 'Grandpa Potts'.

Firing up the stage in its first production of 2024, Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. (DDTCo.) presents The Pillowman, a riveting play that examines themes of storytelling, morality, and duality. It's a gripping narrative written by Martin McDonagh and directed by Malinda L. Beckham that uncovers the truth teetering precariously between guilt and innocence.

Get a first look at Alliance Theatre's FURLOUGH’S PARADISE, which follows Cousins Sade and Mina, raised like sisters but now leading very different lives, as they return to their childhood town for a funeral.

Marcus King swill release a new Rick Rubin-produced studio album 'Mood Swings' and a headlining world tour. Title track and new song out now! In support of this new album, King also announced his 2024 headlining tour across North America and Europe produced by Live Nation and FPC Live!, in addition to dates supporting Chris Stapleton.

Vocoder, newly present in this album, distorts the song's timeless melody as she sings about the simple joy of a good day - an ever increasing rarity in this world. A companion video shot by Pooneh Ghana is also out now and features TikTok/YouTube star Lili Hayes going about her business wearing a latex Faye Webster mask.