Fun Home 2019

In contemporary American performance, one of the more celebrated creative pairings are theater artists and makers Taylor Mac and Matt Ray, who will launch ArtsEmerson’s 2026/27 season with “Taylor Mac and Matt Ray: Songs from Bark of Millions” – a reflection on queer lineage, community, and futures told through a collection of new music – presented in association with The Huntington, at the Emerson Paramount Center’s Robert J. Orchard Stage October 15–18.

Dhruv released the alt-pop single 'Dalmatian,' his first as an independent artist, with an official video premiering today. The artist is currently touring across the US with Jessie Ware, with remaining dates in Washington, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles through October.

Goodspeed Musicals announced its 2027 season featuring INTO THE WOODS, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, and RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S THE KING AND I at its East Haddam, Connecticut venue.

THE L.I.F.E. PROJECT, a collaboration between STONE SOUR guitarist Josh Rand and vocalist Casandra Carson, released a cover of LED ZEPPELIN's "Immigrant Song" via Frontiers Music Srl, accompanied by an official visualizer.

Pianist and composer Fabian Almazan engages with climate activists on his first solo album, exploring artistic responses to environmental change.

Playhouse Square released individual tickets for three touring Broadway productions in the 2026-27 KeyBank Broadway Series. BOOP! The Musical, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, and BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will perform at the Connor Palace.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present nightly performances throughout October, featuring The Hot Sardines, Ron Carter, and birthday celebrations for Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.

Nikki Glaser and David Spade announced upcoming dates for their Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, with presales and public ticket sales beginning this fall.

Michelle Branch and Maren Morris released a duet version of Goodbye To You with an official music video featuring Kristin Cavallari recreating iconic Laguna Beach moments.

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.

The 80s tribute band will perform at a charity celebration in Los Angeles featuring original cast members Laura Summer, Maurice LaMarche and Phil LaMarr, plus a live script reading and special screening.

Grammy-winning pianist Kris Davis returns with her trio featuring bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Johnathan Blake for the album LOST IN GENEVA via 4166 Records.

The Tony Award-winning musical MAYBE HAPPY ENDING will make its Wisconsin premiere at Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, featuring original Broadway cast members Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon.

The Tony Award-winning musical will present original Broadway cast members Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon in the touring production at the Orpheum Theater. Tickets start at $41 and are now on sale.

Creative Coven LLC will present David Mamet's BOSTON MARRIAGE, a queer period comedy staged inside a private Studio City residence with actors swapping roles nightly.

Original Broadway cast members Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon will reprise their roles in the Tony-winning musical when the touring production plays The Bushnell in Hartford.

Ben Thornton, Ben Stock and Joe Feeney will lead the cast of the Lichfield Garrick's in-house pantomime ROBIN HOOD, directed by Daniel Buckroyd.

There is no doubt that Östgötateatern’s production of *Mrs. Doubtfire* will be loved just as much as the movie. Funny, heartwarming, and touching. A wonderful family musical. As the curtain falls, I have a happy tear in the corner of my eye and a big smile on my face.

new theatre season is here. With a new season, we are also welcoming a new Executive Director to Des Moines Playhouse. After a multi-month search, Des Moines Playhouse announced its new Executive Director, Chelsea Haaland.

“Cheers, Columbus. I don’t have to give an elaborate speech about how we got here. Most of you know how we got here. You are the reason how we got here.' Taylor Meier

They Broke Up is Avalanche's first world premiere presented at their new home as a resident company at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble. The play is the professional full-length debut from playwright Skyler Tarnas, an ensemble member of Avalanche and graduate of Northwestern University's Writing for the Screen and Stage MFA program.

American playwright Christina Anderson and Sri Lankan-Australian playwright S. Shakthidharan were the recipients of this year's Windham-Campbell prize for drama. They were each awarded $175,000.

Hannah Wicklund released her fourth studio album WAR ON WOMEN; CALLING ALL GOOD MEN alongside new single 'EVIL IS A CORPORATION' and announced a UK headline tour for October 2026.

Hennepin Arts announced that the Tony-winning musical MAYBE HAPPY ENDING will play the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, with tickets set to go on sale to the public.

Brooklyn alt-rock trio Gooseberry will release the single "D.B. Cooper" ahead of its sophomore album Simple Sucker, continuing the band's blend of indie rock and blues influences.