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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.

Flute Theatre will tour its KING LEAR production with autistic adults to Rochester, London, Brighton and Stratford-upon-Avon from August 24-28, 2026.

Remembering Joe - The Joe Dolan Show with The Dolan family will return with a 2027 nationwide tour will mark the 20th anniversary of Joe Dolan's passing in 2007 — and his music remains as popular as ever.

San Francisco Opera’s 2026–27 Season begins with Opera Ball, the opening night benefit co-presented with San Francisco Opera Guild, and Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim leading an international cast in Giuseppe Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra.

Alexandra Mardell and Dominic Mafham will lead Curve's new production of Willy Russell's EDUCATING RITA, directed by Associate Director Cara Nolan in Leicester.

Nancy Jones hosts a George Jones 95th birthday tribute at Nashville Palace Sept. 13, benefiting Concerts 4 A Cause and MTSU's Jones scholarship.

Ensemble for These Times selected 13 composers for its third Call for Scores for Solo Piano, with works to be performed by pianist Dale Tsang in San Francisco and Berkeley.

Great Barrington Public Theater will conclude its summer season with a pandemic-era reimagining of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's classic story, exploring postpartum depression and isolation.

Big Hassle has detailed a slate of upcoming albums, EPs, and books from artists including Jim James, Brian Fallon, Nicole Atkins, and Ben Folds Five, along with several Trouser Press titles.

Turner Classic Movies will launch a new season of its podcast THE PLOT THICKENS, focused on Stanley Kubrick and featuring a previously unheard audio interview with the filmmaker.

A new play by Matt Okin, featuring five actors portraying more than 40 characters, will run in the Johnson Theater as part of the Dream Up Festival in New York City.