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Sublime will perform its 1992 debut album 40 Oz. to Freedom in full at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, followed by its self-titled album the next night, marking the album's 35th anniversary. The shows follow two sold-out 2026 Red Rocks performances and two #1 radio hits from the band's first new album in 30 years, Until the Sun Explodes.

The Beechman will present 80s: The Musical!, according to a press release from producer Ron Passaro. The announcement provides limited production details beyond the evest listing on the venue's website.

Do you remember which Broadway show had a historic 182 previews? BroadwayWorld looks at 10 Broadway shows that had exceptionally long preview periods and quite the problematic journey to opening night.

Michael and Hilary Whitehall will tour THE WITTERING WHITEHALLS: RECOLLECTIONS MAY VARY across the UK, starting in Guildford on March 7, 2027 and concluding in Lancaster on May 21, 2027. The live show draws from their hit podcast.

Philadelphia's Arden Theatre Company received a $25,000 grant to expand its accessibility initiative, offering discounted tickets and hosting open houses for patrons with disabilities and access needs.

Musicals and horror are generally considered polar-opposite genres. Sometimes, it’s hard to imagine the dark or scary elements of a horror story being sung and danced, and you’d be correct. Over the years, very few musicals have been able to crack the code.

The new North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will run at Music Hall in Kansas City from Dec. 2-13 for 16 performances, opening the 26-27 PNC Broadway season.

SUBLIME's 1996 self-titled album has been certified Diamond by the RIAA, marking more than 10 million units sold. UMe released two special vinyl editions to commemorate the milestone.

New York Festival of Song will present THIS NOW NAKED LIFE, a program of contemporary vocal works curated by pianist Nathaniel LaNasa, featuring world premiere selections from composer leiken's I HAVE BEEN THE BLUE SALMON.

Singer-songwriter Gary Marks released two new singles accompanying his political novel The Dance and the Diamond Sky, following his LP Crossroads.

Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton will return to the stage for the first time in 40 years in Manfred Karge's MAN TO MAN at the Lucille Lortel Theatre Off-Broadway.

HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL will launch a UK and Ireland tour opening at Manchester Palace Theatre. Katie Brace returns as Tracy Turnblad. Learn more about the tour here.

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical will play Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in March and April 2028, with Katie Brace reprising the role of Tracy Turnblad and a creative team including choreographer Drew McOnie.

Oceanside Theatre Company’s “Carrie: The Musical is a fittingly spooky-season offering, delivering psychological horror, impressive vocals, and a bloody good time.

The New York theatre scene is offering up a large amount of Halloween season programming this year—from new productions on and off-Broadway to long runners to entries in the concert and cabaret worlds. If you’re looking to get spooked in person this autumn, there are plenty of live performance options to choose from, including some very effective scares that have just started performances. 

The eight-time Tony Award-winning musical will open the Delray Beach Playhouse's 2026–27 Main Stage season, running four weekends with 16 performances including a full Thanksgiving weekend.

Just in time for Halloween, BEETLEJUICE is bringing its delightfully strange and spooky world to Robinson Center in Little Rock, October 30–November 1, and I couldn't be more excited! Based on the beloved 1988 Tim Burton film, this larger-than-life musical combines outrageous comedy, eye-popping special effects, unforgettable songs, and a surprisingly touching story about family, grief, and finding your place in the world.

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS contributed an original track to THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING (THE ALBUM), reuniting with producer Butch Vig for their first collaboration since 1993's SIAMESE DREAM.

Crow's Theatre's bestselling production of the stage adaptation of Rohinton Mistry's novel will move to Soulpepper Theatre with its original cast following an 11-week sold-out run.

Actor Scott Bakula will take on the dual role of Voltaire and Dr. Pangloss in Leonard Bernstein's CANDIDE at LA Opera, joining Patti LuPone, Duke Kim, and Meghan Picerno in Francesca Zambello's production at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Umbrella Children's Theatre will present an original adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen tale by Rebecca Morgan, with original music by Melange, featuring student actors ages 5 to 17.

Ferrell Studios Community Theatre will present the Stephen King-based musical at Plainfield Performing Arts Center, directed by Kristin Field and Noah Manno.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS appointed three industry figures to its Board of Trustees, including two-time Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan and two-time Tony winner Kara Young.

Pianist David Kaplan will release his second solo album centered on Beethoven's two Sonatas quasi una Fantasia, exploring the boundary between composition and improvisation alongside works by Ligeti, Couperin, Schumann, and Brahms on Orchid Classics.

The London-based collective led by Anna Friedberg announced their second album GOODWIFE, featuring a title track co-produced with Hot Chip members and accompanied by a seven-minute visual film.