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Toronto's budding lyricist Blair Lee releases “Grow,” the fourth single from her newly announced EP. “Grow” pulls something hopeful out of the mundane; leisurely but with intent. Lee's fluid, breathy vocals exhale life into an introspective thought, but she isn't bogged down by it.

The American Composers Orchestra (ACO) launches EarShot Publishing, a new music publishing initiative. Learn more about the initiative here!

The 32nd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party returns with Elton John, David Furnish, and co-hosts Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka, and Tiffany Haddish. R&B-Soul-Rock Trio Gabriels will perform at the sold-out event.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s annual run at The Kennedy Center is consistently a highlight of the winter season, and this year is no exception. This year the company brings three programs to D.C., all including Mr. Ailey’s 1960 classic Revelations, representing the best of recent revivals and new works. 

She co-produced Don't Forget Me with Ian Fitchuk (Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris) at Electric Lady Studios in New York City, writing eight of its 10 songs with him and penning two alone. Shawn Everett (Brittany Howard, The War on Drugs) mixed. The album was mastered by Emily Lazar (Beck, Coldplay), who has mastered all of Rogers' albums to date.

Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts Theatre have announced the full line-up for THE SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE VOL. 1, a new recurring event featuring area bands and artists. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Kwame Kwei-Armah has announced his final season at the Young Vic Theatre. His final production as Young Vic Artistic Director will be the world premiere of A Face in the Crowd, a new production based on the classic ‘50s Hollywood film, with music and lyrics by Elvis Costello and book by Sarah Ruhl. Learn more here!

Artistry will present a one night only presentation of THE TIME IS NOW: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION WITH T. MYCHAEL RAMBO. Learn more about the show here!

 bergenPAC has announced another new show for the 2024 season. Tower of Power – 56th Anniversary Tour comes to the venue on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

A well-crafted production directed by Corey McMahon

Arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf have announced the appointment of Gennean M. Scott as its Chief Inclusion Officer (CIO). Scott's professional journey is marked by significant contributions to IDEA, particularly during her tenure as the Chief Diversity Officer at The Broadway League.

The LOOP invites everyone under the sun to cool down in Fort Lauderdale's oceanfront backyard with a series of events in Feb. and March 2024.

Single tickets for HAMILTON at Winspear Opera House will go on sale to the public on Thursday, February 8 at 10 a.m. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

The West Coast premiere of MERCURY, written by Steve Yockey and directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky is extending at The Road Theatre Company. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway at The Paramount has unveiled its 2024-2025 season featuring 11 shows, including the six-show season and five specials. See the featured shows and learn how to purchase tickets.

Shriver Hall Concert Series will conclude its 2023-24 Discovery Series with the Isidore String Quartet in their Baltimore debut.

“The Jennifer Hudson Show” scored its best ratings of the season during the week guests Common, Paris Hilton, and Snoop Dogg joined the EGOT winner in January. “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” which was just renewed for a third season by the FOX Television Stations and Hearst Television.

Nutley Little Theatre presents 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche by Evan Linder & Andrew Hobgood, directed by Heather Ferreira. 

San Francisco Playhouse is now presenting Minna Lee's My Home on the Moon, directed by Mei Ann Teo. Watch scenes from the play in this video!

Get a first look at photos of the Broadway cast of The Outsiders in character. Learn how to purchase tickets!