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Kara Young has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for PURLIE VICTORIOUS.

Today’s subject Stephen Cole is an accomplished lyricist, performer, and book writer. You can now add novelist to that already impressive list of accomplishments. Stephen Cole’s latest literary endeavor takes us back to the Golden Age of Broadway with his first novel entitled Mary & Ethel…and Mikey Who?. The book is now available everywhere for purchase in both hardcover and digital versions.

Battery Dance will celebrate its 43rd Annual Battery Dance Festival, with in-person and livestreamed performances at Rockefeller Park, Battery Park City, NYC, promoting global connection through dance. Learn more about the programming!

Tonight, Niall Horan kicks off the North American leg of “THE SHOW” LIVE ON TOUR 2024 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL. The run includes sold-out shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden (June 13 and 14) and The Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA (July 27 and 28). He’ll be performing songs from each of his three solo albums, including The Show. See the full lineup here!

Lenny Kravitz releases his highly anticipated new album Blue Electric Light. Written and recorded by Kravitz in his studio in the Bahamas, Blue Electric Light is the rock icon’s 12th album and his first full-length musical offering in five years. “Paralyzed,” the latest single from Blue Electric Light was released on Monday, May 20, alongside the announcement of Kravitz’s Blue Electric Light Las Vegas residency set to take place this October. Listen to the album now!

The beloved Broadway show FUNNY GIRL is set to grace Hartford's Bushnell this June, bringing its iconic story and music to life for theater enthusiasts.

The Downtown Urban Arts Festival returns for its 22nd season from June 12-29 at Theatre Row.

SEVENTEEN’s JEONGHAN and WONWOO are coming together to release their first-ever single album THIS MAN, slated to debut on June 17. Widely recognized as the creative powerhouse of K-pop, SEVENTEEN has consistently reaffirmed their musical diversity through clever interplay of units among the 13 members.

 The Santa Fe Opera has announced casting and repertory plans for the company’s 2025 Season running June 27 through August 23, 2025. Learn more about the full season here!

SOPAC has revealed the cast for its second annual SOMA backStage Reading Series, featuring staged readings of new works by Kristoffer Diaz, Oliver House, and Hunter Bird, with Broadway stars and local talent. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Experience a world premiere orchestra concert event at Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 14, featuring iconic film scores and new compositions inspired by legendary illustrator Bob Peak's artwork.

 Chicago’s Raven Theatre Company has announced its upcoming productions and programming during the company’s 42nd season in 2024 - 2025. Learn more about the lineup here!

Nashville-based trio, The Band CAMINO (comprised of Jeffery Jordan, Spencer Stewart, and Garrison Burgess) have announced their surprise new Bruises EP, arriving Friday, May 17 via Elektra. Furthermore, the trio have also announced The Taking Shape Tour, which will see the band headlining shows across the U.S. this summer with direct support from Knox.

Breakout star glaive has debuted a new single, “tijuana freestyle,” alongside a self-shot and directed video. “tijuana freestyle” arrives on the heels of glaive’s latest EP, a bit of a mad one, which he shared earlier this year. The new music was recorded during a trip to Alaska with longtime producer Jeff Hazin, Ralph Castelli and new collaborator John Cunningham. Listen to the single here!

Bay Area trio Sour Widows share “Staring Into Heaven/Shining” the entrancing new single and album closer from their recently announced debut record Revival Of A Friend, out June 28th on Exploding In Sound Records. The song comes with a video directed by Henry Kinder that was shot across Golden Gate Park and Ocean Beach in San Francisco and Thee Stork Club in Oakland. Watch the music video!

ALSO is the UKs most inspirational summer festival combining ideas, music and comedy alongside adventures in food, nature and wellness. Over 100 events have been added to the lineup for ALSO Festival's upcoming 11th edition.

The genre-bending Michigan collective Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers have announced Summer 2024 tour dates with 20+ shows across the U.S. kicking off on May 17th at Red Rooster in Madison, Wisconsin. Find the full list of dates here!

The tour will include festival appearances at Colorado City Music Fest (Hilldale, UT) and Brat Fest (Madison, WI). The Phoenix, AZ-based modern rock trio are also excited to announce they’ll be returning as a headlining act at Roger Clyne & The Peacemaker’s annual Circus Mexicus festival set in Puerto Penasco, MX from June 6-9 as it celebrates its 25th year anniversary. See full dates listed below. Tickets are on sale now.

Whimsically based on the group’s signature sound ‘SEVENTEEN RIGHT HERE,’ Best Album 17 IS RIGHT HERE is a proud testament to SEVENTEEN’s current dominance and a vow for the future. Composed of 2 CDs, the album presents 4 new tracks, Korean versions of 8 previously-released Japanese lead singles, 20 lead singles from past Korean releases, and a digital-only instrumental version of the group’s debut single, “Adore U.”

Join renowned composer/pianist Lowell Liebermann and GRAMMY-winning flutist Brandon Patrick George for a recital featuring Liebermann's works for flute in Newburgh, NY. Learn where and when you can see the performance!

Japanese avant pop maestro Cornelius celebrates 30 years as one of music’s most compelling songwriters, producers, and performers wit for Spring. The lead single from his magical new LP, Ethereal Essence, is the latest turning point in an already celebrated and iconoclastic career. Listen to the song here!

John Riddle, Jordan Donica, Teal Wicks, Red Concepción, Jade Jones, Ken Page, Emily Bautista, Gracie Annabelle Parker, Peter Neureuther and James D. Gish will star in the Muny production of Les Misérables, which opens the theatre's 106th season.

Broadway stars Bebe Neuwirth and Vanessa Williams joined forces to announce the 2024 Drama League Nominees.

Discover the full lineup for PLAYGROUND'S 28TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS, featuring premiere presentations and developmental readings by emerging playwrights. Learn about the plays and see how to purchase tickets.

 Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) have announced that FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to Dallas’ Music Hall at Fair Park for a limited two-week engagement from August 6 to August 18.