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Craft Recordings' Original Jazz Classics series will reissue four landmark albums featuring Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and Bill Evans on vinyl and hi-res audio.

As one of the inaugural recipients of the Star to Be Project at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, produced in conjunction with the York Theatre Company, Charlie High paid tribute to Judy Garland and her legendary 1961 Carnegie Hall concert on October 4

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.

Fandango announced a Halloween streaming lineup featuring multi-studio bundles allowing consumers to purchase collections across studios in a single transaction, alongside a free ad-supported hub with horror titles and exclusive premieres.

Madison Opera will present Bellini's NORMA, a tale of a Druid priestess caught between love, duty, and revenge, set to a score of profound beauty and electrifying fury.

Tangerine Records released the first complete vinyl edition of Ray Charles' 75-minute concert from the Shrine Auditorium, expanded from the original 1965 album and freshly remastered.

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.

SFJAZZ presents internationally celebrated artists and Bay Area favorites throughout October, including vocalist Cyrille Aimée, pianist Hiromi, and five-time Grammy-winning collective Snarky Puppy.

Lo-Flo Records will release WHEN, an archival recording written by Jane McNealy and featuring 1960s pop and soul singer Mel Carter, recorded over 50 years ago with Harold Battiste Jr.

SoHo Playhouse announces its inaugural youth season featuring THE SECRET CIRCUS MUSICAL, STORYTIME CHESS, and performing arts classes for ages 6-18 at the Lower Manhattan venue.

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.

Metrograph will present CLASSICAL CINEMA, a 20-film showcase exploring cinema inspired by ancient Greece, featuring rare prints of ANTIGONE, THE ILLIAC PASSION, and ULYSSES' GAZE.

The seven-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy has opened at Hayes Theatre Co, directed by Cameron Mitchell and starring Jake Speer as J. Pierrepont Finch alongside Simon Burke.

First Look Buffalo Theatre Company will present its New Play Reading Festival at Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center in Williamsville, featuring readings by Playwright Wing members and a guest playwright.

SoHo Playhouse announced its first fully curated Fall season, featuring eight main house shows and four Huron Club performances, alongside a new discounted subscription package for audiences.

Original Beach Boy Al Jardine and THE PET SOUNDS BAND will perform with special guest Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone at Ruth Eckerd Hall, celebrating the Pet Sounds anniversary.

Local audiences will be treated to a sweet musical concert story about Patsy Cline and a devoted Texas fan

Exeter Northcott Theatre will present a new drama based on the true story of Ethel Gee and the Cold War-era Portland spy ring, written by Caleb Ranson.

With more Top 10 hits than Journey, and as many as Fleetwood Mac, FOREIGNER features strongly in every category in Billboard’s “Greatest of All Time” listing. At times, the band’s weekly catalog sales have eclipsed those of Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, the Rolling Stones, the Who, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Aerosmith, and most of their Classic Rock peers (Source: Nielsen SoundScan).

The Laurie Beechman Theatre and York Theatre Company selected Casey Borghesi, Charlie High and Andy Saehan Shin as inaugural recipients of a new initiative supporting emerging cabaret and theater artists.

The multiple award-winning producer behind RENT and Catch Me If You Can, LPD Productions has announced the cast for its upcoming production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Winner of seven Tony Awards, this razor-sharp musical comedy proves that climbing the corporate ladder can be every bit as entertaining as it is unpredictable.

Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations. 

New York City Center will present Paris Opera Ballet Étoile Hugo Marchand Artists at the Center. Hugo Marchand is perhaps the most famous male Étoile of the Paris Opera Ballet—the highest rank in the most prestigious ballet company in the world.

Tony and Emmy Award-winner Billy Crystal’s new one-man show, 860 will play a limited run at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre, beginning in October of 2026. The complete creative team will be announced in the coming weeks. 

2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! All eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.