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Next up for Rogue Machine, David Rambo’s A Good Guy opening September 14, 2024 at The Matrix (previews began September 11th) . John Perrin Flynn directs the cast of Evangeline Edwards, Suzen Baraka, Logan Leonardo Arditty and Wayne Carr.

In a historic performance, country music sensation Jacquie Roar recently took the stage alongside Jelly Roll at the Oregon State Penitentiary, marking the first time in 20 years that live music has been allowed on the Prison Yard.

Rorschach Theatre will present the DC-Area premiere of Sleeping Giant, by Steve Yockey and directed by Jenny McConnell Frederick, from October 4 – November 3, 2024.

The Colony Theatre in association with producers Christine Russell (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Head Over Heels), Robert Ulrich and Jay Paul Deratany are presenting the Reel Red Entertainment production of The Civility of Albert Cashier, a new musical about notable queer history figure Albert Cashier, born Jennie Hodgers, who served alongside the men of the 95th Illinois Volunteer Infantry with distinction throughout some of the fiercest fighting of the Civil War. While not alone as a woman serving on the battlefield during the war, Cashier never revealed himself as anyone other than a man dedicated to serving his country on the battlefields during its greatest time of need. He was recognized as such by his comrades in arms and those surrounding him and retained his identity as a man throughout his later life. Transgender musician and actor Cidny Bullens (Pictured) portrays the older Cashier in the play with Dani Shay taking on the role of the younger Cashier. I decided to speak with Cid about his own road to self-discovery and what led him to the role of a transgender man.

Global superstar Dolly Parton has announced the launch of her long-awaited cosmetics brand Dolly Beauty with a special preview of the collection. An extension of her successful fragrances in partnership with Scent Beauty, Dolly Beauty products are now available exclusively on a newly launched site, with in-store rollout beginning in 2025.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts revealed upcoming presentations throughout the Fall and Winter. Learn more about the season!

Waitress, the Tony-nominated musical with an all-female creative team, is heating up the round at Broadway at Music Circus. It boasts an incredible score by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles and a book by screenwriter Jessie Nelson. It was adapted from the independent film of the same name by screenwriter Adrienne Shelly who, tragically, was killed only a few days before the film was accepted by the Sundance Film Festival. Its themes of redemption, love, perseverance, and courage are universally appealing. Like its unique pies, Waitress is a blend of sugar, spice, hilarity, and feel-good feminine power.

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced complete casting for the world-premiere production of The Counter by Meghan Kennedy, directed by David  Cromer. Learnm ore about the cast here!

Experience the ListenUp! Music & Arts Fall Festival in Patchogue, LI, featuring live music, vibrant art installations, and performances by top Long Island bands at Stereo Garden. Join the celebration of creativity and community.

The Warner will bring Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA to the Oneglia Auditorium on September 22, 2024, at 7:30 pm. This renowned 10–12-piece band, founded by Vicky Zetterberg-Norbäck and ABBA's original musician Rutger Gunnarsson in 1995, is set to deliver an unforgettable performance.

Defy gravity with a new promo video featuring Team USA at the 2024 Olympics! The highly anticipated Wicked movie, in partnership with the Olympics, has dropped a video featuring visuals of Olympic champion Simone Biles soaring through the air to new voiceover with Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. 

Based on playwright and lead actor Tom Alper’s real life experiences, this is a boiler room tale of telemarketing and desperation.  For something that is fiercely realistic and edgy, with a New York fighter’s indie heart, The Pitch is also hilarious, life-affirming, and an insanely good time.  It’s a sold-out smash hit at the Odyssey Theatre.

Cher's highly anticipated memoir finally has a release date. Releasing in two parts, Cher: The Memoir, Part One is set to be published on November 19, 2024. Part One 'follows her extraordinary beginnings through childhood to meeting and marrying Sonny Bono—and reveals the highly complicated relationship that made them world-famous, but eventually drove them apart.'

Drag Queens In Limousines, the celebrated sophomore album by acclaimed, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier, turns 25 this year. To commemorate this milestone, the album will be reissued on vinyl, for the very first time, on October 18th.

Go inside the studio for the making of Aaron Lazar's upcoming album 'The Impossible Dream,' featuring Josh Groban, Neil Patrick Harris, Kelli O'Hara, Shoshana Bean, and more! Watch in this video.

The full tracklist and list of guest stars have been announced for Aaron Lazar's upcoming debut album, Impossible Dream. Learn more about the album and how to pre-order it here!

Dayton Live has revealed the naming of the Winsupply Theatre (formerly Mead Theatre) within the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center. Learn more!

Reviews of Monks, Stiff and Sons, Tape, Moe: A Rap Opera, and Crosstown

The first national tour of THE CHER SHOW concludes its first year, celebrating the legacy of the iconic singer and actress. Check out video of the finale here!

Faceless, Godsmack’s third studio album, features the #1 rock hits “I Stand Alone” and “Straight Out Of Line.” Giving Godsmack their first #1 Album, it has become a fan favorite and rock staple over the years. Presented here with exceptional remastered audio and debuting on 2LP 45rpm vinyl, Faceless has now become the high-fidelity treasure every fan has wanted since its debut.

Despite my critiques of the show’s content itself, OTHELLO: THE REMIX is certainly a fun night out due to the catchy songs, exciting dance moves, and wonderful performances. I believe that everyone should watch the show, take in the exhilarating music and theatrical pictures, and see for themselves what they take away from the story.

54 has unveiled its June lineup featuring Norm Lewis, Linda Eder and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Portland Center Stage’s 2024-2025 season will kick off in September with Stephen Sondheim’s spooky musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Tamika Lawrence, one of the stars of the new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll, stopped by the New York Liberty women's basketball game for a roof-raising rendition of the national anthem.  Check out video of her performance!

On May 6, from 7 PM ET to 10 PM ET, Stars in the House, the award-winning streaming variety/fundraising show co-hosted by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson, will livestream The Broadway Sitzprobe Experience: She Loves Me.