ANIMAL 2023

The Library of Congress will present Colombian harpist Edmar Castañeda and sister duo SistaStrings as part of its Thursday evening programming series, featuring a world premiere commission.

Romanian metalcore band HVNDS released their third full-length album CONTROL, fusing metalcore riffs, nu-metal grooves, and industrial electronics with themes of guilt and religious questioning.

La MaMa will present its 2026 Puppet Festival featuring world premieres and international artists exploring contemporary puppet theatre across multiple venues.

La MaMa announced the 2026 lineup for its biannual puppet festival, featuring new contemporary works including the world premiere ENDLESS FORMS and TIRESIAS PRESENTS NEW WEIRD FUTURE - A WORK IN PROCESS.

Melissa Etheridge will receive the 2026 Hope Award at the Hope for Depression Research Foundation's 20th annual luncheon seminar, honoring her advocacy work and her foundation's support of psychedelic medicine research.

Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for the return of its critically acclaimed new musical PINOCCHIO, with Lee Braithwaite reprising the title role alongside new ensemble members and returning performers.

Costume designer Suzette Guilot-Snider, who created TWISTED SISTER's iconic stage looks, will be inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame as the first costume designer to receive the honor.

Chris Connelly's 21-track album combines Lou Reed compositions with original songs tracing the rock legend's creative journey from his teenage years to his death in 2013.

Composer David T. Little announced season highlights including the New York premiere of WHAT BELONGS TO YOU at NYU Skirball, a 20th-anniversary release of SOLDIER SONGS by Opera Philadelphia, and new productions of DOG DAYS and JFK across North America and Australia.

TheaterWorks Hartford will present EVERYTHING IS TOUCHING, an exhibition curated by Peter Albano featuring work by Brianna Bass, in correspondence with the theater's production of LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD.

Comedian and actress Iliza Shlesinger will perform her standup show at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida.

BOYNEXTDOOR released their first repackage album HOME: DELUXE, featuring new tracks including lead single ANIMAL, an electro-funk song marking the group's first foray into the genre. The group will launch their first-ever North American tour on October 30 in Dallas.

Independent artist Bonner Black released a five-track EP inspired by her passion for birding and will tour with musician Walker Burroughs along the Mississippi Flyway, featuring concerts and bird walks at nature centers.

Boston's all-documentary festival announced its 12th-year lineup of 30 films covering investigative journalism, the environment, sports, LGBTQ+ issues, and social justice, with screenings at multiple venues and filmmaker Q&As.

Daisy Hall's second play, DOGSTAR, will premiere at Hampstead Theatre with a cast including Alex Austin and Justin Edwards. The darkly comic tale is set aboard an icebound whaling ship.

Jimmy Flemion of THE FROGS will present an intimate performance at Andrew Rafacz Gallery in Chicago, following a sold-out Milwaukee show. The appearance marks a rare live outing to celebrate the expanded 2LP vinyl reissue of the band's 1996 album MY DAUGHTER THE BROAD.

DEF LEPPARD released the fourth installment of its six-volume box set, featuring studio albums from 2015 to 2023 on vinyl and limited-edition CD, plus rare tracks curated by the band and exclusive interviews.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS bears the imprint of its original director, the uber-talented Jessica Stone, and a team of collaborators who span a whole mess of creative genres. Along with their marvelous ensemble, they take us away.

Gothic folk band Dust Bowl Faeries will present an interactive murder mystery with audience participation at the Rochester Fringe Festival. Attendees can play murder suspects or jury members in the musical tableau.

Amanda Seyfried, John Turturro, Jesse Eisenberg and Ron Howard will take part in the 2026 Hamptons International Film Festival, which has announced its full lineup for October 2-12.

Eddie Perfect has launched a new record label, Excited Animal Records, through which he will release Beetlejuice The Musical Live At The Regent Theatre Melbourne this Halloween.

Animal Stone Productions will present a workshop staging of BROKE, a new musical inspired by Maggie Dubris's memoir BrokeDown Palace, at Theatre 4 on Theatre Row, starring Rebecca Pitcher and Maggie Hollinbeck.

Jimmy Flemion of THE FROGS will perform a songs-and-stories set in Milwaukee marking the 30th anniversary of MY DAUGHTER THE BROAD, ahead of its expanded double-LP reissue.

Hannah Shankman, Zack Zaromatidis, and Emily Kristen Morris will lead an industry presentation of RATHSKELLER: A MUSICAL ELIXIR on September 27 at STOUT NYC, directed by Trey Compton.

Mutual of Omaha's WILD KINGDOM PROTECTING THE WILD will begin its fourth season on NBC, following co-hosts Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant on wildlife conservation journeys across Costa Rica, Alaska, Australia and beyond.