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Full cast and production team have been announced for City Lit’s production of August Wilson’s KING HEDLEY II. KING HEDLEY II is set in the same backyard in Pittsburgh’s Hill District seen in August Wilson’s SEVEN GUITARS.

Principal photography has concluded on HERBERT WEST: REANIMATOR, a contemporary retelling of H.P. Lovecraft's horror tale directed by Michael Grossman and shot in Alton, Illinois.

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for September 2026 include Beauty and the Beast and more.

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.'

Eureka Entertainment will release a five-film Swedish noir collection spanning the 1930s to 1950s, featuring Ingrid Bergman, restored by the Swedish Film Institute for Masters of Cinema.

More than 60 entertainers will perform at the Rose Theater in three themed concerts honoring Mabel Mercer, Sammy Davis Jr., and the American songbook.

The Mabel Mercer Foundation will bring more than 60 performers to Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater for three themed concerts honoring Mabel Mercer, Sammy Davis Jr., and the Great American Songbook.

Yale Repertory Theatre will present August Wilson's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at the University Theatre in New Haven, with Timothy Douglas directing a cast led by Terence Archie and Maiesha McQueen.

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.

ALCATRAZZ released a video for the song STAND AND WAIT YOUR TURN, taken from the album PRIOR CONVICTIONS, featuring vocalist Giles Lavery and tour footage from the band's recent dates.

The Scottish pop band released a previously unheard track from recordings made in the 1980s, paired with archival concert footage, ahead of a Slumberland Records release of the material.

Fritz Lang's film noir SCARLET STREET, starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett and Dan Duryea, will make its UK 4K UHD and Blu-ray debut as a limited edition dual format release from Eureka Entertainment.

The Music Center has revealed its fall 2026 programming across its Downtown Los Angeles campus, featuring Oh, Mary!, The Music Man, Patti LuPone in Candide, Lang Lang, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, a Jerome Robbins Ballet Festival and more.

Jonathan Bailey has exited the West End's Sunday in the Park with George, following Ariana Grande's earlier departure from the production. Get the full story.

The CREATIVE ASYLUM PODCAST will mark its first anniversary with guests including Patty Schemel, Colin Newman, Malka Spigel, Robyn Hitchcock, Steven McDonald and Paul Leary.

Royal Court Theatre announced five new plays selected for its Open Submissions Festival, staged in partnership with Character 7 at the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs in London.

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

Hooters founding member Eric Bazilian premiered a video for his solo song "Better Times," filmed in Sweden and written for WXPN's Philly Anthems series.

Tim Curry sat down with Jane Pauley on TODAY in 1985 to discuss playing the butler in the movie Clue and explain the film's unusual three alternate endings.

The Chicago punk band released the first single and video from its sixth album, marking the debut of new lead vocalist Geoff Sabin following founding singer John Kezdy's death.

Ton-Up Records will reissue Blood on the Saddle's 1986 album POISON LOVE, marking its fortieth anniversary with original tracks and bonus material.

Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE will perform on Kaatsbaan Cultural Park's outdoor Mountain Stage in Tivoli, New York, presenting WHERE THE LIGHT SHINES THROUGH and TORCH as part of the venue's Annual Festival.

Violinist Sebastian Bohren will perform Magnus Lindberg's Violin Concerto No. 1 with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, while Boston Trio releases WINTER NIGHT, featuring chamber works by Elena Ruehr.

Ronald K. Brown's EVIDENCE will perform WHERE THE LIGHT SHINES THROUGH and TORCH on Kaatsbaan Cultural Park's outdoor Mountain Stage in Tivoli, NY, as part of the venue's Annual Festival.

What did our critic think of ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock?