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The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM) is fast approaching! With just one month to go, concerts by Blue Rodeo and Monsieur Periné have been added to the outdoor programming, offered free of charge.

Ever since watching the 1989 animated film, The LIttle Mermaid, I have always had a problem with the character of Ariel.  To me, she is the weakest of all Disney princesses.  In Beauty and the Beast, Belle is book smart and strong-willed, denying the advances of the good-looking Gaston.

Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF), in coordination with earMUSIC, recently hosted a night celebrating Candice Night and the release of her new album, Sea Glass.

Charles Strouse, 96, the celebrated and multi-award-winning American film, television, and Broadway musical composer, died at his home in New York City on May 15.

A strange, insistent music is coming back to Broadway. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Lincoln Center Theater will soon present Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Performances begin September 26. Member onsale May 13. Public onsale May 28.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced An Evening with John Cusack and Screening of “Say Anything” on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 8PM.

Multi-platinum pop icons New Kids On The Block kick off the countdown to their highly anticipated debut Las Vegas residency, “THE RIGHT STUFF,” in celebration of this year’s annual New Kids On The Block Day.

Noted reviewer Leonard Maltin gave STOP MAKING SENSE four out of four stars and called it  one of the best concert films. The staging was ambitious: set pieces float in and out of the frame while screens project random images and words behind the band.

The Marsh Berkeley to present the hilarious folie à deux from national television stars Caryl Kristensen and Marilyn Kentz: The Mommies: The Last Trimester, a wild ride from cul de sac, to Hollywood, and back again.

The 20th annual South East European Film Festival is bringing to Los Angeles U.S. premieres, European talent, and an Industry Accelerator with panels and workshops from April 30 – May 7.

Richard Chamberlain, renowned for his roles in 'The Thorn Birds' and 'Shogun,' has died at 90. Chamberlain, celebrated for his versatility in film, theater, and television, passed away on March 29th, 2025, in Waimanalo, HI, following a stroke. His career spanned decades, earning him numerous accolades, including Golden Globes for his performances.

The Theatrical division of International Literary Properties has acquired the literary works of Alfred Uhry. Learn more about Uhry and the acquisition here!

Phish have announced their summer 2025 tour, set to get underway June 20 for three nights at Manchester, NH’s SNHU Arena. The band will continue on with performances in Pittsburgh, PA, Austin, TX, Columbus, OH, North Charleston, SC, and more.

Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Premiere set for March 23.

Denzel Washington is returning to Broadway this month. However, Washington has revealed that he has been struggling ahead of his Broadway return due to a tongue injury that has made it difficult to talk.

Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987. 

Grand Ole Opry members T. Graham Brown and Lorrie Morgan are teaming up for an exciting new tour in 2025. The first show is on January 31 at The Carolina Opry in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with additional stops in Ocean City, Mashantucket, and Hiawassee.

Tanglewood has revealed details of its 2025 season, opening in late June. The 2025 Tanglewood season features more than 100 performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!

 New Works Provincetown and Shared Experience will present a workshop in London of the new musical Maiden Voyage with book and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway veteran Linda Lavin has died at age 87, following complications from lung cancer. Read Linda Lavin's obituary here.

In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Accredited for her transformative leadership and impact on the music industry, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) Jody Gerson will receive the 2025 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® honor.

Experience the nostalgia of Motown at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) with the legendary singing groups The Temptations and The Four Tops on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 8:00 p.m.