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Tom Hanks and Kelli O'Hara will reprise their roles in This World of Tomorrow on Broadway in fall 2027. Kenny Leon will direct the new play by Hanks and James Glossman following its 2025 run at The Shed.

BEARTOOTH confirmed as headliner for the second main stage at Sonic Temple Festival in Columbus, Ohio on May 15, 2027. The band will also launch the U.S. leg of their PURE ECSTASY World Tour starting November 11.

I love the idea that my future is open-ended. It galvanizes me. It ignites me. It lights up my soul. I have been blessed with a program, professors, and peers that have challenged me, pushed me, grown with me, and fostered and molded my passion in a way that is both useful and fulfilling.

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.

Singer-songwriters Henry Lees and Joanna Butler released the song THAT LAST GOODBYE, produced by Allister Bradley. The collaboration was written in response to profound family loss and received recognition from the International Songwriting Competition.

ThreePenny Theatre Company will present the world premiere of the musical REAL, ENOUGH, a story about love and connection featuring a writer, a woman rebuilding her life, and a spirit unable to move on. The production runs at Alliance Theater Black Box in Salt Lake City.

Saxophonist-composer Johannes Enders will release his new album PHANTOM HAPPINESS, featuring pianist Rainer Böhm, bassist Doug Weiss, and drummer Jorge Rossy on Enja Records.

Vancouver indie songwriter Drew Tarves, performing as young friend, released "Michael Wakes Up," the final single from his album NEW ENTERTAINMENT, due November 6th via Nettwerk. The Hard Rock Tour kicks off November 4th in Vancouver, with additional dates in Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto on sale now.

Brandon Isaak released his eighth solo album, LOOKIN' OUT MY WINDOW, featuring the single World's Got the Blues on Modern Primitive Records. The album follows his 2025 release WALKIN' WITH THE BLUES, which won three Canadian Blues Music Awards.

BroadwayWorld looks back on the 1981 Broadway musical 'Dreamgirls,' which ran for more than 1,500 performances, and what members of its cast are up to now.

Pop singer-songwriter Thomas Day released his five-song EP MY BAD on Arista Records, marking a creative turning point where he prioritizes his artistic instincts over commercial expectations.

54 Below will present performers from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and entertainment, including artists in October, including Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and more.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present nightly performances throughout October, featuring The Hot Sardines, Ron Carter, and birthday celebrations for Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.

Saxophonist-composer Johannes Enders premiered the lead single from his upcoming album PHANTOM HAPPINESS, featuring pianist Rainer Böhm, bassist Doug Weiss, and drummer Jorge Rossy on the Enja Records label.

Performances are now underway for Other Desert Cities, which will play a 16-week limited engagement at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Other Desert Cities here!

Blondshell released her album VIOLINS via Partisan Records with focus track Stone Fruit. The artist will launch a North American tour in February and perform EU/UK dates this winter.

New York City trio BAILEN released their new album SWIM!!!, their first fully independent release. The 10-track record includes the focus track 'Eve Babitz,' with a music video produced by Lorde collaborator Devin Hoffman.

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Renny Conti will release his album SPLIT SECOND via Mom + Pop and has announced North American tour dates on sale now. The album includes the single San Francisco, 2005.

Pop singer-songwriter Thomas Day announced his upcoming EP MY BAD on Arista Records, accompanied by the release of the single 'human nature.' The five-song project marks a creative turning point for the artist.

Not Quite Theatre co. presents a theatrical meditation examining the myth of artistic genius and how systems justify the harmful acts of acclaimed artists.

Today’s subject Susan Derry is an example of an artist living their theatre life with a full plate of projects. She has several coming up that I promise you will be very interested in reading about. The first of which is her solo cabaret show entitled Ingenue You When which will be performed at Creative Cauldron in Falls Church, VA on September 12th and 18th at 7:30pm. You’ll need to read on to see what else Susan has coming up because it’s quite a lot of artistic goodness to take in.

Saxophonist Joshua Redman will bring his new quartet to The Wallis in Beverly Hills, opening the venue's season with material from his album WORDS FALL SHORT, alongside trumpeter Skylar Tang's quartet.

Japanese band SIM released its new album HOOMAN AFTER ALL via UNFD, featuring singles FIVE TIMES DEAD, BLINDEYES and FREEZE ME UP. Tickets are on sale now for the HOOMAN AFTER ALL World Tour.

Erykah Badu and The Alchemist have detailed their joint album, recorded over 18 months between Dallas and Los Angeles, alongside the new single "Witch Doctor."

What did our critic think of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Centennial Park Bandshell?