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Jesus Christ Superstar began as a concept album in 1970 before making its stage debut in 1971. The original 1970 concept album was the brainchild of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Tommy James. He shared with us fascinating insights about his impressive career, exciting projects in the works, and his thoughts about the upcoming performance at the PNC Arts Center.

Broadway’s original cast album of “Chicago” is among the selections joining the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2026. Learn more about the full list here!

Legendary rock band Journey is extending their massive Final Frontier Tour with 40 additional North American dates this fall. The newly announced leg begins Saturday, September 12 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.

The 2026 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or four!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 64 awards.

Patchogue Theatre announced WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS - AN EVENING WITH EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER, combining archival Royal Albert Hall footage of Emerson and Lake with Carl Palmer and his ELP Legacy band performing live in sync.

Patchogue Theatre will present Welcome Back My Friends - An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer, combining archival Royal Albert Hall footage of Emerson and Lake with Carl Palmer and his ELP Legacy band performing live in sync.

MPAC in Morristown announced a packed upcoming lineup including Wynton Marsalis, KC and the Sunshine Band, Darren Criss, Derek Hough, Straight No Chaser, and DISNEY'S FROZEN among the ticketed performances.

See HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOBBY: DARIN AT 90! on May 14 at the Midtown Manhattan hotspot with singer Jonathan Poretz. Read a conversation about the show and Darin's influence.

The ensemble fills the space with an energy that is simply electric. They produce a wall of sound with wonderful harmonies.

54 Below will present Jonathan Poretz in Happy Birthday Bobby: Darin At 90!, a loving birthday celebration of legendary performer, Bobby Darin, on Thursday, May 14.

Rock and heavy metal will collide with the force of a full symphony orchestra when Eurovision winner Mr Lordi, Suzi Quatro and Alison Mosshart join the Philharmonia Orchestra for a one-night performance.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center will present the return of the legendary Herbie Hancock for a one-night-only performance. This concert will showcase the incomparable artistry of one of the most influential musicians of our time.

BAD CO. LEGACY will take the stage at the Florida Theatre on August 21, 2026, offering fans a night of classic rock and memorable hits. This event marks a significant performance in Jacksonville, showcasing the enduring appeal of BAD CO. LEGACY's music.

The Guthrie Theater has revealed the nine productions that will make up its 2026–2027 mainstage season. The full lineup includes Samuel Beckett’s seminal play Waiting for Godot, featuring Academy Award nominee David Strathairn and more.

May Pang will present 'The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang,' a free exhibition featuring rare photos of John Lennon, including his time at Disney World, in Winter Garden, FL.

A companion album will be released with the documentary Paul McCartney: Man on the Run, and will feature several classic tracks in addition to three rarities.

It's time to meet Broadway's new creatures of the night! Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, with direction by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.

Rock legend Alice Cooper will perform at Mershon Auditorium on April 23 as part of the 'Alice’s Attic Tour', celebrating QFM96's Birthday Bash. Tickets go on sale this January.

SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The month-long event will take place at the iconic SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that guitarist and composer Ralph Towner, known for his solo work as well as that with the chamber group Oregon, has passed away.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony Award-nominee Marcia Rodd, who originated the role of Bobbi in Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers, passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 87. 

La Cage aux Folles finally returns to its French roots at the Théâtre du Châtelet—and the homecoming is worth the wait. Olivier Py’s ambitious revival, led by a radiant Laurent Lafitte, blends glamour, wit, and quiet political force in a production that reclaims Jerry Herman’s musical as both spectacle and statement

The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present Such Sweet Thunder on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 PM at Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp Theatre.

AC/DC will bring their POWER UP Tour to Australia, kicking off in Melbourne on Wednesday, November 12, at the MCG. New tickets have just been released for all shows.