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Milwaukee alt-rock band TOY MACHINE GUN released their third album WAITING FOR DIAMONDS on digital platforms through Ton-Up Records. The album was recorded in Seattle and features guest appearances from Michael Musburger of Love Battery and the Posies.

Tracy Bonham released 'I'm Not a Waif,' a reworked track from her upcoming album LIFT, a 30th-anniversary reimagining of her GRAMMY-nominated debut THE BURDENS OF BEING UPRIGHT.

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.

DEF LEPPARD and GOO GOO DOLLS announced a 45-date North American tour running March 2 through July 2, 2027, with special guests THE STRUTS. Tickets go on sale October 16 at Livenation.com.

DEF LEPPARD announced a 45-date North American tour kicking off March 2 and running through July 2, 2027, with GOO GOO DOLLS and THE STRUTS. $1 from each ticket sold will benefit City of Hope cancer research.

Eva Marie Saint, an Academy Award-winning actress known for ON THE WATERFRONT and NORTH BY NORTHWEST, died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles. Her career spanned more than 70 years in film, television, stage and radio.

Julien's Auctions will present over 450 lots of music memorabilia at its PLAYED, WORN, & TORN sale in Nashville, featuring instruments and artifacts from Bill Wyman, Liberace, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, and other legendary artists.

The CMA will present a two-hour live television tribute to Dolly Parton featuring performances by Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, and two dozen other artists.

Jazz pianist Ron Drotos reunites with vocalists Lina Koutrakos, Dorian Woodruff, and Juliet Ewing at Pangea for an encore performance featuring jazz, bossa, ballads, and blues.

The New London Barn Playhouse announced three new members to its board of directors.

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame hosts its second annual music documentary film festival featuring 43 films, live performances, and Q&A discussions with filmmakers and industry professionals.

The Country Music Association announced ticket sales for a two-hour live television tribute to Dolly Parton, filmed at Belmont University's Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville, with proceeds benefiting Parton's Imagination Library.

Milwaukee alt-rock band Toy Machine Gun released "All the Same," the first single from their third album WAITING FOR DIAMONDS through Ton-Up Records. The track was recorded during the pandemic at M.A.R.S. Studios in Seattle.

The Country Music Association will produce a two-hour television tribute to Dolly Parton, featuring performances, archival footage and personal stories celebrating her life and legacy as a musician, humanitarian and entrepreneur.

Series historian David Van Deusen marks THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW's 65th anniversary with a new digital book, updated documentary and podcast episode featuring Larry Mathews, who played Ritchie Petrie.

Lane Cove Theatre Company will present the Australian play about The Beatles, following Paul, George and Ringo as they grapple with John Lennon's death, at Pottery Lane Performance Space.

Joffrey Ballet announced President and CEO Greg Cameron will step down after a 15-year tenure, with the board forming a committee to lead a national search for his successor.

New York Theatre Ballet will open its first season under Antonia Franceschi with performances at Danspace Project, featuring UNCAGED+, the American premiere of HOMAGE, and SHORT RIDE OUT.

You can now view Elaine Stritch: At Liberty, Elaine Stritch's one-woman show, which won her a 2002 Tony, filmed at the Old Vic Theatre in London. In the show, Stritch she traces her roots from The New School to Broadway star.

Geffen Playhouse will present its annual Backstage at the Geffen fundraiser, honoring Bebe Neuwirth, Chris Paul and Harold A. Brown with awards recognizing artistic and community impact.

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Charlie Chuck returned to Venue 45, his first Edinburgh Fringe stage, for a book signing and Q&A celebrating his new autobiography with editor Tim Wilkinson.

Melissa Etheridge will bring her RISE tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, showcasing songs from her first studio album in five years. Learn more here.

SFJAZZ will open its 2026-27 season with a September lineup marking centennials for Ray Brown, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis, featuring Christian McBride, Nduduzo Makhathini, and Paul Cornish.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.