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Brian Wilson, musical genius and founder of the Beach Boys, died today (Wednesday, June 11, 2025), so in honor of him, here is an article of the 40 greatest Beach Boys songs that I wrote for Broadway World two years ago.  Love & Mercy, Brian!

It’s become the custom in recent years to present memorial concerts which pay tribute to musicians after they leave this mortal plane.

British girl group FLO brought their Access All Areas Tour to Vancouver, BC on Sunday night lighting up the Commodore Ballroom with a performance charged with anticipation and energy. Hailed as the biggest British girl group to tour the U.S. since the Spice Girls, the trio is riding high on the success of their 2024 debut album of the same name taking the stage with undeniable confidence and charisma. This stop was more than just another date on the itinerary; it was a powerful showcase of their star power. In front of a packed Canadian crowd, FLO delivered a statement performance that reaffirmed their meteoric rise in an ever-evolving global music scene.

NextStop’s production of 'Footloose' felt haphazard and emotionless, and what should have been a fun evening of theater and nostalgia was instead entirely lackluster.

On Saturday, April 26, at 7:30pm, the San Francisco Symphony celebrates Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas's 80th birthday with a one-night-only performance.

Come along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway as The Gateway starts its 76th Season with the tap sensation 42nd Street - a show that celebrates the magic of Broadway! Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.

President Donald Trump, in his first board meeting as Kennedy Center chairman, questioned the use of Actors' Equity performers, suggesting a shift in programming that could bring 'more options and a lot more money.'

The 2025 Hollywood Bowl schedule spans June through September, featuring a diverse lineup of performances including classical music, pop, rock, jazz, and Broadway hits. The Hollywood Bowl 2025 season marks the LA Phil's 103rd season at the venue. As BroadwayWorld previously announced, a highlight of the season will be Cynthia Erivo as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. New editions including Hugh Jackman, Dianna Ross and more special events.  

The self-released, 16-track collection of music from the Great American Songbook includes music from Rodgers and Hammerstein, Comden and Green, George and Ira Gershwin, and Johnny Burke, to name a few iconic songwriters.

Bethel Music releases their brand-new album, 'WE MUST RESPOND.' Available worldwide, the album drops with its focus track, 'The Church,' a powerful anthem celebrating the beauty and unity of the global body of believers.

New Performance Traditions will present a new production of Both Eyes Open, an experimental electroacoustic opera by Brooklyn-based composer Max Giteck Duykers and Berkeley-based librettist and playwright Philip Kan Gotanda.

The term “megamix” became widely known on Broadway with that game-changing jukebox musical Mamma Mia! in 2001. The British import, featuring the tunes of ABBA set within a new story, concluded with a multi-song medley after the curtain call that encouraged the audience to sing and dance along.

ECG Productions Inc. and Legato Arts will present Journey of Faith: A Musical Tribute to Mother Teresa on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 8pm at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.

February concerts have been announced at The Royal Conservatory, including Piaf! The Show, which returns after a sold out run in 2015, TD Jazz Concerts featuring a sold-out evening with the Branford Marsalis Quartet, and more.

Ben Chavez is a singer, actor, and dancer who currently lives here in Houston. He recently was in the THEATRE UNDER THE STARS production of NEWSIE. He's done a national Broadway tour with Disney’s ALADDIN. He's done New York performances on Broadway.

Vineyard Theatre has revealed the recipients of the 2024-2025 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award and Colman Domingo Award. Learn more about the award and the recipients!

Stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show as part of Kelly's new 'Cameo-oke' segment. See video of her performance of Dolly Parton's timeless love song, 'I Will Always Love You', dedicated to actor Gavin Creel.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances. Learn more about the November 2024 lineup, featuring a diverse array of performances from renowned jazz musicians and emerging artists.

“Stars in the House” will return for its second Election Day Vote-A-Thon with a star-studded lineup joining hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson to talk about their voting experiences and deliver LIVE musical performances.

Truth. Beauty. Freedom. Love. The Bohemian ideals combined with a spectacular medley of tunes, some incredible choreography, and a love story for the ages. 

Bryan Ferry released a comprehensive 81-track collection, RETROSPECTIVE: SELECTED RECORDINGS 1973-2023, celebrating over 50 years of his music, including a new song, marking his first in over a decade.

Eric McCormick and Laura Bell Bundy recently stopped by Segerstrom Center of the Arts to present the OC debut of their cabaret show “A Blonde, A Brunette, and Some Duets: From Primetime to Sondheim,” a fun and cheeky night of silly songs and even sillier stories for a limited three-night engagement at the Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa.

Kelli O’Hara says there’ll be some surprises in store when she plays Groton Hill Music Center on November 2. 'My music director and pianist, Dan Lipton, and I won’t finalize the set list until we get there. We like to arrive at a venue, get a feel for the space, and then set the list. I always include my favorite pieces, but I might change the order or make additions or subtractions based on the feeling I get.'

OPERA America has announced the induction of seven exemplary artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the class of 2024.