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Season highlights include a new Global Voices Music Series celebrating traditions from around the world and a limited engagement with illusionist Scott Silven that will transform the Eldorado Ballroom into an immersive Scottish Victorian dinner theater.

Xdinary Heroes, the South Korean rock band under JYP Entertainment's sub-label STUDIO J, has released their first full length studio album, Troubleshooting. Containing 10 powerful new tracks, the hard-hitting and explosive album showcases the group at their best. Blending signature hard rock production with prolific and thought-provoking lyrics, the album reminds audiences of the depth the group possesses not only as musicians, but as artists. Listen to the album here!

The Octagon Theatre has revealed a sensational programme set to entertain audiences this autumn and into 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Directed by Katierose Donohue Enriquez, Stacie Burrows’ Laughable will premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival and run from June 6th through June 29th at the Broadwater Black Box.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, will offer a limited number of subscriptions to its latest lineup of Broadway productions – the 2024-2025 season of its popular and acclaimed Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series.

Appell Center for the Performing Arts has announced the first shows for its 2024-25 season, one that is jam-packed with outstanding performances, plus TWO new subscription series: Glatfelter Insurance Broadway Series and Menchey Music Family Series.    

Rock star comedian, TV show host, podcaster and writer Jim Jefferies will bring his Give ‘Em What They Want Tour to Australia this August.

Matthew Schmolle Productions have announced the 10 year anniversary production of Alistair McDowall's critically acclaimed Captain Amazing will open at Southwark Playhouse Borough this May. With previews from 1st May and press night on 2nd May.

Tony Award winner Celia Keenan-Bolger, Academy Award, Emmy Award, and Tony Award winner Jessica Lange, and Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Jim Parsons return to Broadway in the Second Stage's production of Mother Play. Read the reviews!

As many students of history know, 1929 was the beginning of a chaotic, and often tragic, decade for the United States. Seven months after a small stock market crash and recovery on March 25, the bottom fell out.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has named Kate Bergstrom the new Augustin Family Artistic Director. Learn more about Bergstrom.

Stand-up comedian and podcast host, Theo Von has announced his highly-anticipated return to Resorts World Theatre inside Resorts World Las Vegas. Following his sold-out debut at the venue in October 2023, Von will bring his “Return of the Rat” Tour back to the Las Vegas Strip for two back-to-back, can’t-miss shows over Independence Day Weekend on Friday, July 5, 2024, and Saturday, July 6, 2024.

Entering a fearlessly bold era, Imagine Dragons will unveil their anxiously awaited sixth full-length album, LOOM (KIDinaKORNER/Interscope), on June 28, 2024. In tandem with the record, the band will embark on their biggest North American headline tour to date. Descending upon legendary venues across the country, it kicks off on July 30, 2024 in Camden, NJ at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion and concludes on October 22, 2024 at Los Angeles’ iconic Hollywood Bowl. Check out the full confirmed itinerary below.

Emmy winning, world class comedian Hannah Gadsby is preparing to return to the UK this November at London's prestigious London Palladium with their brand-new stand-up show WOOF!

The Playhouse on Rodney Square has revealed its 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington season. See the lineup of shows and learn how to purchase tickets.

Celebrate TOSOS' 50th anniversary with a staged reading of MASK4MASK, a new play by John Patterson. Learn more!

Lola Brooke, the rising star of Rap, is back with a bang as she flips the switch on the release of the deluxe edition to her debut project, Dennis Daughter. The special edition welcomes four songs: 'Neighborhood Hero,' accompanied by an explosive music video out now HERE, 'GO GET YA MOTHA,' 'Bend It Ova,' featuring A Boogie and Big Freedia, and 'Becky,' featuring 41. Listen to the album here!

Comedian and actress Nikki Glaser is back in her second hour-long HBO special Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die, debuting Saturday, May 11 on HBO and Max. In the special, Glaser dives into a wide range of topics including why she doesn’t want kids, the harsh realities of aging, her sexual fantasies, and plans for her own death. Watch the trailer here!

The Den Theatre has announced upcoming appearances by Paul Scheer, Pat Regan, and Jóse Rafael Guzmán coming to The Heath Mainstage in May, June, and August respectively.

Em Rusciano is back with a brand-new live experience and her first big national tour since her wildly successful 'Rage and Rainbows' show in 2019, and look yes, she is still angry, but now she knows why. Covering all corners of the country, Em plays Toowoomba, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Wollongong, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Bunbury, Ballarat, Newcastle, Canberra, Albury, Launceston, Hobart and Melbourne. See dates below!

Join Kevin Hart at Mohegan Sun Arena for his ACTING MY AGE TOUR on July 19th.

Catch Kevin Hart as he returns to the Resorts World Theatre this July with his all-new show, KEVIN HART: ACTING MY AGE.

Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian and Mark Twain award recipient Kevin Hart has announced his new 2024 Acting My Age stand-up comedy tour is coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Saturday, August 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Get ready for 11 days of theatrical discovery!

Just The Tonic's 2024 Edinburgh Fringe programme has announced 128 incredible shows so far with tickets on sale now. It offers a diverse range of performances from award-winning acts from the UK (including of course Scottish talent) and internationally from both established performers and exciting newcomers.