Heads or Tails

When the idea of seeing this Ken Ludwig play came to fruition, I was immediately enamored with the idea that it is based on a true story. Chronologically retelling the story of his parents courtship amidst the backdrop of war, specifically World War II, created a strong presence, I knew would resonate with all who witnessed its telling.

BWW catches up with Martha Knight to chat about bringing King of All Birds to the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Alfa Mist will join the Live Music Week lineup at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, adding to a concert series featuring Echo & the Bunnymen, Doves and Cafe del Mar Classical.

“It takes so much energy to create something from start to finish. To spend the time writing it and recording it, it should feel like I needed to do this. We're all writing from a place that keeps us interested and feels current to us now. In a few years, we'll look back (at LP4) and see it as a phase … However, you never really see that when you're in it. You're just kind of following your creative impulses.”

The forests of Scotland in the lush foliage of Longwood Gardens is the best possible set

Philadelphia band Snacktime joined Ms. Lauryn Hill on stage at the Newport Folk Festival for a performance of 'Doo Wop (That Thing),' part of a breakout weekend of high-profile collaborations at the Rhode Island festival.

Beast Philanthropy, Stand Up To Cancer, Amgen, and St. Baldrick's Foundation launched a global pediatric cancer fundraising campaign on MrBeast's YouTube channel, with LeBron James joining to support a new SU2C Pediatric Cancer Dream Team.

Burlesque the Musical has postponed its London production, and delayed the opening of its UK tour. The touring production is now set to open in Sunderland, with the previously announced opening engagement in Woking being postponed to November, due to unspecified delays. Since this news broke, Bectu (the union that respresents 40,000 staff, contract and freelance workers in the entertainment industry) head Phillippa Childs has shared a statement.

NEEDTOBREATHE and Drew & Ellie Holcomb released 'Promised Land,' a new collaborative single written by Bear Rinehart, ahead of a joint tour on which the Holcombs will serve as special guests.

Cypress Hill has released 'Dios Bendiga,' their first Spanish-language album, alongside a new music video. The long-awaited project marks a significant milestone for the legendary hip-hop group.

Following a sold-out run at the Maynardville Festival, Cape Town City Ballet will present Sean Bovim's SWINGTIME at the Adam Small Theatre in Stellenbosch for three performances.

The Great South Bay Music Festival is underway on Long Island, bringing multiple days of live performances across genres to the region.

Burlesque the Musical has postponed its London production, and delayed the opening of its UK tour. The touring production is now set to open in Sunderland in August. Learn more here.

Glasgow’s iconic lunchtime theatre company returns with 12 shows from 31 August to 21 November 2026 at Òran Mór and touring venues.

Pam Dickler's solo show I KILLED ANDY BREITBART, about a Chicago theater producer drawn into far-right political spin surrounding Barack Obama, returns to The Apollo Theater Studio for a limited engagement.

Trafalgar Releasing and Rhino Entertainment will present the 1991 Giants Stadium concert in select cinemas worldwide, featuring the full June 17 show with bonus content and an introduction by Grateful Dead archivist David Lemieux.

Actress and director Michal Roxie Johnson will reprise her role in PHARAOH: Egypt's Woman King Hatshepsut, a one-woman play by Tim Hogan, at Theatre Project in Baltimore for a special anniversary revival.

From dazzling audiences in the ballroom to commanding the Broadway stage, Mark Ballas continues to prove he's one of entertainment's most versatile performers. The three-time Dancing with the Stars Mirrorball champion joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for an engaging conversation about his celebrated return to Broadway in Chicago, stepping back into the slick, charismatic role of Billy Flynn. Following a record-breaking engagement earlier this year, Ballas is once again bringing his signature style and magnetic stage presence to the iconic musical for a special limited run. Watch in this video.

The IndyFringe Festival will return to Downtown Indianapolis with 63 shows from more than 500 artists spanning drama, comedy, dance, puppetry, magic, drag, and LGBTQ+ theatre across six stages.

Cobourg indie Celtic folk duo Lo & the High Road announced a Kickstarter campaign for their sophomore album, STANDING STONES, alongside a tour across Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada.

Eli Paperboy Reed released a new single, 'Love You More,' produced by Swamp Dogg, marking a collaboration between the two artists.

Australian singer-songwriter Grace Cummings released a new track, 'Fake,' via Partisan Records, offering a preview of her forthcoming album.

Broadway In Chicago announced four new shows joining its free summer concert lineup at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, including THE WHO'S TOMMY, THE BODYGUARD, DISNEY'S THE LION KING, and HEATHERS THE MUSICAL.

American Ballet Theatre revealed its upcoming seasons at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring a world premiere by Brady Farrar and company premieres of Helen Pickett's Petal, and more.

The Lady knows cabaret and the proof is in the performance.