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Hong Kong's first flagship venue dedicated to dance and theatre will open as part of the West Kowloon Cultural District. The centre will feature multiple theatres and a dancehouse, with Hong Kong Ballet as its first resident company.

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS contributed an original track to THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING (THE ALBUM), reuniting with producer Butch Vig for their first collaboration since 1993's SIAMESE DREAM.

In a recent interview for The Jason Lee Show, Stephanie Mills, known best to Broadway audiences for her performance as the original 'Dorothy' in The Wiz, called out Lady Gaga over a past incident. 'I feel like Lady Gaga is a culture vulture,' Mills said.

Boston Modern Orchestra Project will present its season-opening concert featuring soprano Julia Bullock performing works by Samuel Barber and Matthew Aucoin, along with a world premiere by Anthony De Ritis.

Conductor Benjamin Zander leads the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra in Schubert's Unfinished Symphony and Bruckner's Symphony No. 5 at Symphony Hall, with a pre-concert talk.

What did our critic think of A PALE BLUE DOT at St. James UMC In Little Rock?

Stage West Theatre in Fort Worth will present EUREKA DAY as the opening production of its 48th season.

A new documentary about former Joffrey Ballet dancer Christian Holder, directed by Academy Award winner Brigitte Berman, will premiere at the Chicago History Museum. The film examines Holder's career in ballet, choreography, theater, music, and costume design.

Eva Marie Saint, an Academy Award-winning actress known for ON THE WATERFRONT and NORTH BY NORTHWEST, died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles. Her career spanned more than 70 years in film, television, stage and radio.

The City University of New York's network of 51 performing arts venues will present theater, dance, music, film and family programming across its 14 campuses, with many events free and open to the public.

The Lone Star Film Festival announced three feature films joining its 20th Anniversary edition in Fort Worth, including Jesse Eisenberg's musical comedy THE DEBUT and Cannes prizewinner REHEARSALS FOR A REVOLUTION directed by Pegah Ahangarani.

Julien's Auctions will present over 450 lots of music memorabilia at its PLAYED, WORN, & TORN sale in Nashville, featuring instruments and artifacts from Bill Wyman, Liberace, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, and other legendary artists.

Roger Waters will present an all-new live production featuring a 10-piece band led by his son Harry Waters, performing selections from Pink Floyd's 1971-1979 catalog.

Roger Waters will present an all-new live production featuring a 10-piece band led by his son Harry Waters, performing selections from Pink Floyd's 1971-1979 catalog. The tour will visit more than 100 cities across North America and Europe starting February 2027.

At first, when I heard Amadeus as a season opener, I thought, “How safe.” After seeing the show, all I can say is, “How dangerous.”

Vagabond Players will present Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET in Baltimore, with co-directors TJ Lukacsina and Stephen Foreman bringing an intimate approach to the musical masterpiece.

UMe released a new vinyl reissue of ZIGGY MARLEY & THE MELODY MAKERS' CONSCIOUS PARTY, the first vinyl pressing since the album's 1988 debut. The Grammy Award-winning album is available in multiple configurations including 180g emerald green and standard black vinyl.

Anita Mitchell recounts her life alongside Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell in a new memoir that explores behind-the-scenes moments from America's space program era.

Blue Pearl Theatrics begins its fall semester of a tuition-free conservatory-style performing arts program for ages 7 to 14 at Bronx River Art Center, culminating in a spring production.

The IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL presented by Capital One concluded at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, featuring performances by BTS, Benson Boone, Cardi B, Kenny Chesney, Lainey Wilson and others.

If you are old enough to remember the disaster movies and the disco songs of the '70s, you'll love this show. If you are too young to remember, you will still love this show.

Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s landmark memoir Feliz Ano Velho explodes onto the stage in a vibrant new Brazilian musical, blending memory, humor, live music and iconic 1980s hits. Opens Sept. 19 at Teatro Sabesp Frei Caneca in São Paulo.

'Evita' is making its way back to Broadway, but it’s been more than four decades since Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Tony Award-winning musical first arrived in New York City. BroadwayWorld looks back at the original cast.

Gil Rose's Grammy-winning ensemble will present world premieres, two semi-staged operas, and over 10 new album releases celebrating American contemporary music.

Penn Live Arts has received a leadership gift from Sally Katz, Penn Class of 1982, to name and support the Sally Katz & Class of 1982 Theatre in the new Platt Student Performing Arts Center.