All-American - 2011 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 6

What did our critic think of PIPPIN at Short North Stage? Production director Edward Carignan said PIPPIN is a “legacy” show – a performance that can be pulled out of the vault, dusted off, and re-released every five years or so. SNS last did this Stephen Schwartz musical (a personal favorite of Carignan’s) in 2019. However, this time it isn’t simply a rehash of the past production. It’s a reinvention.

ANTI- Records will release a new vinyl edition of Tom Waits' 1976 album SMALL CHANGE, marking the record's fiftieth anniversary with tracks including Tom Traubert's Blues and Step Right Up.

Music Theatre of Idaho will present The Addams Family in October. Performances will run at Nampa Civic Center. Learn more about the upcoming production here.

Cherished television series Ted Lasso has just begun airing its fourth season, following a more-than-three-year hiatus, and fans are thrilled. Among the show’s fanbase are many theatre folks; did you know that the actors who populate the screen on Ted Lasso have quite a theatrical past as well? 

Theatre has always intersected with politics, and the presence of American presidents in Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre plays and musicals is a major part of this. Did you know that all of our heads of state have been featured in shows, whether as characters or as plot points that are part of the action? Dramatizing current and former leaders of our nation is a way to examine their affect on society at the time and how political events, even those of many years ago, still impact us all. 

Nick Mulvey has been added to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's Live Music Week, joining ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN, DOVES, CAFÉ DEL MAR CLASSICAL and ALFA MIST in the concert series.

Maltese pianist Gabi Sultana will join Ensemble Offspring in Sydney and Canberra for a retrospective marking Steve Reich's 90th birthday, featuring works including Radio Rewrite and Piano Counterpoint.

Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra will perform music from SPIRITED AWAY, THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, STAR WARS and video games at The Concourse in Chatswood.

We attended Unity Fest Day 2, out at Heritage Landing in Muskegon, Michigan, and although Unity has great Bands and Artists and is a multi-day event, it isn’t just about the music; it is far bigger than that! For over 25 years, the heart behind the Unity Christian Musical Festival has been bigger than music: Unity exists to strengthen and support nonprofit ministries, making an impact across our communities. Nonprofit ministries are given opportunities to connect directly with thousands of festival attendees through on-site booths and relationship-building opportunities during the event.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including VINCE GIORDANO & THE NIGHTHAWKS, David Marino, and JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY over a two-week run.

SFJAZZ will open its 2026-27 season with a September lineup marking centennials for Ray Brown, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis, featuring Christian McBride, Nduduzo Makhathini, and Paul Cornish.

Broadway's biggest landmarks are easy to spot, but some of the Theatre District's most fascinating stories are hiding in plain sight. From historic theaters and legendary rehearsal spaces to tucked-away tributes and unexpected Broadway landmarks, these lesser-known stops will add a whole new act to your next walking tour!

Luke Bryan released the title track from his upcoming album SIGNS, due September 18, as his Word On The Street Tour continues through late September with additional Double Down and Farm Tour dates.

Pentatonix will bring its holiday arena tour to Casper, Wyoming, as part of a 28-city North American run tied to the deluxe edition of the group's album CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY.

Ballet Hispánico New York will bring a mixed repertory program to Jacob's Pillow's Ted Shawn Theatre, marking its first appearance at the festival in several years.

Princess Nokia will bring a career-spanning retrospective to the Bronx for her first performance at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, with Yaya Bey opening.

Trombonist and composer Sam Blakeslee has released the first single and accompanying video from his new album NEW BLOOD, according to Red Cat Publicity.

Andy Grammer announced a new studio album titled BIG STUPID HEART, set for release in the summer.

The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre in Manchester will host Edge Fest, a day-long celebration featuring live music, workshops and the launch of a new community heritage project marking 140 years of local history.

Comedy Works Entertainment will present two special taping performances of Craig Ferguson's stand-up show at Boulder Theater, with audiences subject to being filmed for future release.

The Carbonell Awards will honor OUR FUND FOUNDATION with the Vinnette Carroll Award for advancing diversity, equality and inclusion in South Florida theatre at its upcoming ceremony in Boca Raton.

Grammy-winning reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid will perform at the Fox Theatre as part of his LINK & CHAIN tour, presented by KGNU and Ujama Designs.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater in New York revealed a monthlong slate of jazz performances, including Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, Monty Alexander, and the MIKI YAMANAKA TRIO.

Vicki Wickham, the British music executive and television producer who helped shape the sound and image of popular music in the 1960s and beyond died on August 1, 2026, in New York City. She was 87.

Global reggae icon Shaggy is set to co-star with Sting in the reimagined 2026 adaptation of Sting's musical The Last Ship for just two nights at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.