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IT'S FUNNY NOW Will Present Five Moth Champions at Hermosa Beach Playhouse
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


RimoVision Group presents an evening of true stories and stand-up featuring five Moth GrandSLAM champions at the 500-seat Hermosa Beach Playhouse, marking the nonprofit's largest Comedy Night to date.

GABE MINTZ & THE SPARROWS Release Blues-Rock Single 'Colfax Swamp Blues'
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


Denver-based blues-rock band GABE MINTZ & THE SPARROWS released their lead single from a forthcoming debut album, drawing inspiration from life on Colfax Avenue with unconventional 5/4 timing and raw instrumentation.

Vernard J. Gilmore to Present Dance Works at Kaatsbaan
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


Dancer and choreographer Vernard J. Gilmore will perform mixed-repertoire works at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park in Tivoli, featuring pieces from his career at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and new compositions by his company, La Verdad.

DUBLIN 2026: Review: ALL MY FRIENDS ARE IN AUSTRALIA, Mill Theatre
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Oct 8, 2026


LEGROOM Collective's interactive two-hander captures a quintessential modern Irish dilemma, but thin characterisation and disjointed pacing keep its emotional weight out of reach.

Photos: SPACE CADET Trailer Debuts Ahead of Theatrical Release
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


The dialogue-free animated film directed by Kid Koala follows an astronaut and her robotic guardian confronting separation during a solo space mission.

DUBLIN 2026: Review: ANIMALS, Abbey Theatre
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Oct 8, 2026


A surreal and beautifully acted adaptation of Blindboyboatclub's short stories at the Abbey Theatre that shines with theatrical ambition despite a taxing runtime.

Photos: Slash Receives 2026 Les Paul Spirit Award in Hollywood
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


Rock icon Slash received the Les Paul Spirit Award at an intimate celebration at The Les Paul Recording Studio in Hollywood, honoring his innovation and creative legacy.

THE BEST JUSTICE SYSTEM IN THE WORLD to Premiere at DOC NYC
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


Director and law professor Suja A. Thomas examines how the U.S. justice system has stripped citizens of jury trial rights through a darkly humorous documentary exploring criminal cases, arbitration, and systemic inequities.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD to Open at Bay Street Theater in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026


​Bay Street Theater will present Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, adapted for the stage by Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Aaron Sorkin and directed by Stephen Hamilton.

Marie Eife and Ali Funkhouser to Star in FROZEN at FPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026


The Franklin Performing Arts Company will open its 2026-27 Season with Disney’s Frozen running at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, MA. The production will star Marie Eife as Elsa and Ali Funkhouser as Anna.

Review: THE SURPRISE PARTY at The PumpHouse Thatre Takapuna
by Monica Moore - Oct 8, 2026


If you're looking for a night of laughter that leaves you buzzing all the way home, look no further. Tadpole Productions' staging of Dave Armstrong's The Surprise Party opened at the PumpHouse Theatre in Takapuna, and as we say here in Aotearoa: it's bloody brilliant, mate. This play is extraordinarily delicious. There are times when the perfect people come together to do the perfect thing and this is one of those times. The premise is simple and gloriously dangerous.

MAMMA MIA! to Play BJCC Concert Hall in Birmingham
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


The 25th anniversary tour of MAMMA MIA! will perform at BJCC Concert Hall as part of the Broadway in Birmingham series. The musical, based on ABBA's songs, tells the story of a mother, daughter, and three possible fathers on a Greek island.

Small Doses to Launch Monthly Musical Theatre Showcase in Soho
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


Theatre company :DELIRIUM: announced a new monthly showcase at Comptons in Soho, giving writers and composers a platform to present original musical theatre with a live house band.

ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS to Open at PlayMakers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026


PlayMakers Repertory Company at UNC-Chapel Hill will continue its with Pearl Cleage's 'Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous,' directed by North Carolina-based playwright and director Mike Wiley.

New Arts Organization, The Wonder Collaborative, Launches
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026


The Wonder Collaborative, a new New York City-based nonprofit, supports artistic development and emerging voices through community programs, an artist incubator, and new works development.

DANCE ME to Make One-Night-Only Appearance at Wharton Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2026


Dance Me, the exclusive creation, inspired by the life and work of Leonard Cohen is making its way to Wharton Center for a special, one-night-only performance.

HBO Greenlit CRAZY RICH ASIANS Drama Series with Original Cast
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


HBO ordered a one-hour drama series based on Kevin Kwan's bestselling novels. The series will continue after the blockbuster film and star Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Ronny Chieng, and Michelle Yeoh.

Carter Johnson to Make Carnegie Hall Debut at Weill Recital Hall
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


The 2025 Dublin International Piano Competition winner performs a recital featuring works by Schumann, Bartók, and Schnittke at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall.

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Extends Broadway Run Through February 2027
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 9, 2026


PARANORMAL ACTIVITY will continue to haunt  Broadway for eight additional weeks due to popular demand. Written by Levi Holloway, and directed by Felix Barrett, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY will now play at Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre through February 28, 2027. 

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 9, 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2026


Raue Center Receives Congressional Recognition for 25th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026


The Crystal Lake arts venue received a Congressional Record honor from Congressman Bill Foster marking its quarter-century of providing live entertainment and cultural education to McHenry County.

La Mama to Mark 65th Anniversary with Free Block Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026


La Mama Experimental Theatre Club will host a free block party featuring performances by Yungchen Lhamo, Brooklyn United, and Pau Ali'i 'Ilima hula dancers, along with workshops, local food, and community activities on Ellen Stewart Way.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE to Return to Fabulous Fox in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026


A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will play St. Louis's Fabulous Fox with Jesse Labelle starring as Neil Diamond – Then and Stuart Metcalf as Neil Diamond – Now.

Maryland Opera Names New Leadership Team, Unveils 2026/2027 Season
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


Maryland Opera appointed three new staff members and announced a performance season featuring THE STUDENT PRINCE, LA TRAVIATA, and world premieres from the New Voices in Opera program.

Photos: CATS Opens at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Oct 8, 2026


Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning musical CATS opens at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis, running through November. The production features the iconic song 'Memory' and showcases the feline characters in their Jellicle Ball celebration.

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