A Life 1980

September first, 2026, Andy Fickman (Director) and Gary Lloyd’s (Choreographer and Associate Director) production of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL opens in Sydney’s Roslyn Packer Theatre.

Liverpool band THE ROOM has released DOOM POP!, an 11-track album exploring authoritarianism, disinformation and paranoia through dark pop and vivid keyboards, alongside a video for the track 'The Room.'

Ailey II will tour 27 US cities from September 22, 2026, to April 11, 2027, presenting a world premiere by Francesca Harper and works by Alvin Ailey and Ronald K. Brown, concluding with a New York run March 31–April 11.

Governor Josh Green and Mayor Rick Blangiardi will jointly issue proclamations honoring JOURNEY as the band wraps up more than five decades of performances in Hawai'i. Tickets start at $58.

The 10-disc collection compiles Kim Carnes' recordings for A&M, EMI America and MCA, featuring rare 12-inch dance mixes, bonus duets and a limited autographed print edition.

Callum Crawford will star as Spot in SPOT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY, a stage adaptation of Eric Hill's books touring 13 UK towns and cities from September 12, 2026, including Bristol and Middlesbrough.

New York Theatre Ballet will open its first season under Antonia Franceschi with performances at Danspace Project, featuring UNCAGED+, the American premiere of HOMAGE, and SHORT RIDE OUT.

What did our critic think of LES MISERABLES AT HUDSON VALLEY SHAKESPEARE?

Three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone will perform her theatrical concert Matters of the Heart at the London Coliseum in February 2027.  The show is based on the CD recording of the same name which was released in 1999.

Mack Avenue Music Group and Two Lions Records released WORLD TOUR, a box set marking Oscar Peterson's centennial featuring live recordings from 1969-1996 and a 48-page hardcover book.

BAM's fall lineup will include Meshell Ndegeocello celebrating her album SYNONYM, Claudia Rankine discussing her book TRIAGE, and programs from Hanif Abdurraqib, Ross Gay, and Taylor Mac.

Apollo Chamber Players has revealed its 19th season, Bold Serenity, featuring four programs of newly commissioned works exploring attention, engagement, expression and wisdom in Houston.

Bryan Adams released 'The Ballad of Terry Fox,' a tribute song and video honoring Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope, also featured in Sean Menard's documentary RUN TERRY RUN, premiering at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.

Geffen Playhouse has revealed the honorees for its 24th annual Backstage at the Geffen signature fundraiser. Being recognized this year are Bebe Neuwirth, Chris Paul and Harold A. Brown.

Geffen Playhouse will present its annual Backstage at the Geffen fundraiser, honoring Bebe Neuwirth, Chris Paul and Harold A. Brown with awards recognizing artistic and community impact.

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Theater fans should run and catch Ronald Rand’s fascinating solo show about Harold Clurman's life and career, which is part of the Logan Festival of Solo Performance at 1st Stage in Tysons Corner, Virginia through August 30.

Amy Marie McCleary serves the production well in her dual role as director and choreographer.  I recently reviewed the national tour of Pretty Woman, and I strongly preferred the pace, energy, and sets of the Dutch Apple production.

RAVEN will begin the second European leg of its "Can't Take Away The Fire" 2026 tour September 3 in Belgrade, with stops including Zagreb, Essen, Den Haag, Tilburg, Stuttgart and Diest through September 13.

Brian McDonald will reprise his solo comedic performance as Alex in Jonathan Tolins' BUYER & CELLAR, directed by Jamie Torcellini at Santa Barbara's New Vic Theatre.

Ndeya, the label founded by the late Jon Hassell, will release previously unreleased music from the Fourth World pioneer, with the single BLUE BA-YA (EXCERPT) out now.

Metrograph will present an 11-film retrospective of director Tsui Hark, featuring a newly restored version of his 1980 film DON'T PLAY WITH FIRE alongside titles from across his career.

Center Theatre Group will present Big League Productions' national tour of THE MUSIC MAN at the Ahmanson Theatre from October 27 to November 8, 2026, marking the show's first major Los Angeles engagement since 1980.

Check out first look photos of Sam Harrison in Jeeves Takes Charge at London's Charing Cross Theatre. Harrison plays all 22 characters in the Olivier Award-winning adaptation of P.G. Wodehouse's Jeeves and Wooster stories.

Indie psych pop quartet Driveway Ceiling will release its debut album on vinyl and Special Edition CD through Independent Project Records, following an earlier digital-only release.