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Josh Hartnett & Michael Showalter Talk VERITY Secrets
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026


Josh Hartnett and Michael Showalter join Anne Hathaway and Colleen Hoover on Drew Barrymore's show to reveal VERITY's infamous kiss scene and more.

Review: IN PLAIN SIGHT at Penguin Rep
by Peter Danish - Oct 2, 2026


Michael McKeever’s In Plain Sight arrives at Penguin Rep with a premise that is undeniably offbeat: on the morning of their wedding, two men discover that the past has not merely come back to haunt them—it has apparently obtained their address, read the newspaper, and decided to interrupt the catering arrangements. 

Review: COMING TO AMERICA: AN IMMIGRANT CABARET at Atlas Performing Arts Center
by Peter Rouleau - Oct 2, 2026


It may be the case that any theatrical work dealing with political or social themes gains an added level of immediacy and urgency by virtue of being staged in or near Washington, DC.  That's certainly the case with ExPats Theatre's new production 'Coming to America: an Immigrant Cabaret.'  Now showing at the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Northeast DC, the rollicking revue provides a thoroughly enjoyable refutation of the xenophobic rhetoric which has emanated from the buildings nearby. 

James Ehnes-Led FRANCK QUINTET / ENESCU OCTET Recording Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026


Seattle Chamber Music Society released a new album featuring violinist James Ehnes performing César Franck's Piano Quintet in F Minor and George Enescu's Octet for Strings in C Major. The recording is available on CD, vinyl, and digital platforms.

WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY Readings to Take Place in Providence
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026


WomensWork Theatre Collaborative will present readings of select plays from the WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY anthology, a 36-playwright initiative examining American democracy commissioned by The Flynn Center and The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.

Bonnie Antosh Awarded 2026 Clifford Odets Ensemble Play Commission
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026


Playwright Bonnie Antosh has received the Clifford Odets Ensemble Play Commission from The Lee Strasberg Creative Center. The commissioned work will be staged at the Marilyn Monroe Theatre and directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy.

Review: PETER PAN GOES WRONG at SF Playhouse
by Steve Murray - Oct 2, 2026


Co-founder and producing director Susi Damilano is at it again. Her previous comic stagings include Noises Off, Clue, The 39 Steps and the successful predecessor of this show, The Play That Goes Wrong back in 2024.

Kennedy Center Honors to Move to Capital One Arena for 2026 Ceremony
by Joshua Wright - Oct 2, 2026


The 2026 Kennedy Center Honors will be held at Capital One Arena on December 7 as the center's main building remains closed amid an ongoing court fight.

VERSUS World Premiere to Open at The Theatre Centre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026


The world premiere of Versus, co-produced by QuipTake Theatre, The Theatre Centre and the National Arts Centre's National Creation Fund, will run at The Theatre Centre.

ONE FLIGHT UP-Now Open in the FiDi
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 2, 2026


The official launch marks an exciting addition to the city’s current jazz club boom.

Tony Shalhoub and Wendie Malick to Star in Reading of PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN IN REPOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026


Westport Country Playhouse will celebrate the 100th playreading in its 20-year-old Script in Hand series with a reading of the new work, “Portrait of a Woman in Repose.” The event will star Wendie Malick and Tony Shalhoub.

WAITRESS 10th Anniversary Tour to Play San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026


Waitress, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles will perform at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre. The production tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and pie-maker navigating motherhood, friendship, and personal reinvention.

Wade Bowen to Launch Way Out West Tour 2027 in February
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026


Texas Red Dirt singer-songwriter Wade Bowen announced a seven-date West Coast tour in February 2027 supporting his 11th studio album, THE VERSION OF ME YOU GET. The tour will visit Arizona and California cities including Flagstaff, Mesa, Tucson, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Solana Beach, and Morro Bay.

NoCap Releases HEAVEN ON MARS Album
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026


Rapper NoCap released his full-length album HEAVEN ON MARS across streaming platforms, featuring singles Leverage, Basic Burner, and Angels Smile, with a guest appearance from 4 Karri.

Katrina Ford Shares TO THE LIGHTHOUSE Single and Video
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026


Katrina Ford, former frontwoman of CELEBRATION, released the single To The Lighthouse ahead of her upcoming album of the same name. The track follows previously released singles Winter Sun and Transcending.

Photos: Allday Project Releases Second EP CRASH
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026


THE BLACK LABEL's five-member group ALLDAY PROJECT released their second EP CRASH, a five-track project spanning industrial hip-hop, Brazilian funk, and acoustic sounds.

MAYRIG: A MOTHER'S VOICE to Open at Colburn
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026


Cellist Karen Ouzounian and composer Lembit Beecher present an immersive 60-minute musical experience weaving Armenian family history, Charles Aznavour songs, and new compositions at Colburn's Thayer Hall.

SONIC JOURNEY to Celebrate Thelonious Monk's Legacy at Tokyo Record Bar
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026


The Thelonious Monk Estate and Tokyo Record Bar will present a three-night residency featuring a family-curated vinyl exploration of Monk's music, food and storytelling, alongside the release of archival recordings from a 1967 Paris performance.

Fontaines D.c. to Launch 2027 North American Tour in Spring
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026


FONTAINES D.C. announced a North American tour in support of their fifth studio album DOPAMINE CHAMBER, kicking off in Boston on April 23rd with stops across major cities before a fall leg closing in Los Angeles on October 15th.

Photos: Alok & Nayeon of TWICE Release BYE BYE INHIBITIONS
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026


Brazilian electronic music producer Alok and NAYEON of K-pop group TWICE released their collaborative single BYE BYE INHIBITIONS. The artists will perform the track together at EDC Korea.

Photos: EL ALMA AL AIRE El at Ocaso Coliseum de Madrid
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026


The world premiere of EL ALMA AL AIRE, a new musical developed from the songs of Grammy Award winner Alejandro Sanz, began performances at Ocaso Coliseum de Madrid. See photos!

FALL FOR DANCE at New York City Center Enthralls Audiences with Program 4
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 2, 2026


Fall For Dance at New York City Center has kicked off the dance season and fans are enjoying the experience.  We had the opportunity to attend Program 4 on Wednesday evening with a full house audience.  The festival has featured a total of 5 programs that showcase world-renowned dance companies.

Stage Mag Spotlight: Capital Stage's ALEX EDELMAN'S JUST FOR US
by Michael Major - Oct 2, 2026


Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld's service for easily creating modern, fully interactive show programs for all types of productions, from streaming to broadcast to in-person.

Tom Segura to Bring PREPOSTEROUS Tour to Des Moines
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026


Tom Segura's his new stand-up comedy tour PREPOSTEROUS will visit the Des Moines Civic Center. Segura recently completed his Come Together Tour, which culminated with the release of his Netflix comedy special Teacher on Christmas Eve 2025.

Babyfxce E to Release THE X TAPE 2 Sequel With New Track DEMON
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026


Babyfxce E reveals the single DEMON ahead of THE X TAPE 2, the follow-up to his 2023 breakthrough project. The Flint rapper will perform at Strong Music Festival 2026.

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