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Rise Above Performing Arts is proud to kick off their 11th season with a powerful production of CARRIE. Witnessing young actors performing a play about their own age group brings a unique and heartfelt experience. It allows them to tackle and portray real-life issues relevant to their age, showcasing their talent and authenticity in the performance. This immersive approach not only entertains the audience but also offers a profound insight into the world through the eyes of the youth.

Marquee TV will offer documentaries and performance films spanning arts and culture, including a Vivaldi anniversary special, a Vermeer exhibition film, and opera programming.

Canadian blues-rock band TRIBZ released the nostalgic single Young Love, a pop-rock ballad drawn from guitarist Earl Johnson's real high school romance and musical origins.

We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2026 reading list.

The Coolidge Corner Theatre will present a repertory series spanning 100 years of cinema featuring demonic possession, Faustian bargains, and portrayals of Lucifer, including Häxan, Rosemary's Baby, and The Exorcist.

Merrily We Roll Along tackles these behemoth existentialisms at a granular level in the lives of three old friends. It’s one of those shows that leaves you with something to ponder for days after the lights come up. In Signature Theatre’s hands, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s masterpiece is more intricate than ever before.

Soulpepper Theatre Company will launch a Civic Programming lineup in Toronto's Distillery District, featuring journalism talks, a Hot Docs screening series and free weekly Public Tuesdays events.

A posthumous duets album honoring Dan Seals features Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Tanya Tucker and Jamey Johnson, blending his archived vocals with new recordings produced by longtime collaborator Kyle Lehning.

The album, released on Biscoito Fino, explores the work of Brazilian saxophonist and composer Paulo Moura and is being submitted for Latin Grammy consideration in multiple categories.

What did our critic think of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Sullivan Rep?

Summer is here and there is no better time of year to soak up the sun and dive into a new book. You're in luck, because Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 22 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2026 reading list.

Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning R&B vocalist known for Disney hits 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'A Whole New World,' has died at the age of 75. His career spanned more than five decades across R&B, pop, and musical theater.

Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 

Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 16 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Spring 2026 reading list.

On March 13th & 14th, the North Carolina Symphony will be presenting HOLLYWOOD HITS. Two guest vocalists are coming down to the Triangle area to perform iconic songs from memorable movies and binge-worthy TV such as A STAR IS BORN, TOMMY, ROCKETMAN, BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, ROCK OF AGES, LOVE ACTUALLY, TOP GUN, ELVIS, and more.

Actor and singer Emilie Kouatchou is only in her twenties and she’s already making musical theater history.

Riverside Studios has announced details of the first special events being staged to celebrate the West London venue's 50th anniversary. Learn more about the lineup here!

What did our critic think of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Orpheum Theatre?

It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.

The festival runs from 25 February to 8 March in Glasgow.

The history of shows that have transferred from off-Broadway to Broadway is well documented. Hundreds of Broadway plays and musicals started out off-Broadway before making the leap to a Broadway house. But much more rare is the circumstance of a show starting out off-off-Broadway (that’s right, two ‘off’s!) and traveling all the way to the main stem. One of these shows is playing right now, and is a major theatre success story with off-off-Broadway roots!

During his prolific and storied career, Sondheim collaborated with many other artists, from book writers to directors, from actors to musicians. Seeing Sondheim’s regular collaborators, close friends, one-time associates, mentors, and rare connections make appearances in his collection was both moving and illuminating.

Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!

Before her passing in 2024, Broadway legend Chita Rivera was originally attached to appear in the film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, which hit theaters earlier this month. 

Under the Radar has unveiled the full lineup of over 30 productions for the festival’s 21st edition. See the full programming lineup here and see how to purchase tickets!