Jam 1980

A new book by Brian Beck and Piotr Orlov features essays from 80 celebrated musicians, including Dolly Parton, Erykah Badu, Chris Stapleton, and Jamie xx, highlighting overlooked and beloved albums.

Trumpeter and composer Russell Gunn released the second single from his new album, a seven-song project drawing inspiration from the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead and recontextualizing it through African American experiences.

Channel Tres remixed the standout track 'All My Life' from Mariah Carey's 2001 cult classic GLITTER for its 25th anniversary. The remix will appear on an expanded Digital Deluxe Edition arriving alongside new vinyl versions.

Jimmy Flemion of THE FROGS will present an intimate performance at Andrew Rafacz Gallery in Chicago, following a sold-out Milwaukee show. The appearance marks a rare live outing to celebrate the expanded 2LP vinyl reissue of the band's 1996 album MY DAUGHTER THE BROAD.

Russell Gunn releases the first single from AFRIKAN-AMERIKAN BOOK OF THE DEAD, a seven-song album drawing from ancient Egyptian texts and African American experience. The album features Gunn's new sextet with saxophonist Kendrick Smith, trombonist Andre Hayward, and others.

Jimmy Flemion of THE FROGS will perform a songs-and-stories set in Milwaukee marking the 30th anniversary of MY DAUGHTER THE BROAD, ahead of its expanded double-LP reissue.

Mack Avenue Music Group and Two Lions Records released WORLD TOUR, a box set marking Oscar Peterson's centennial featuring live recordings from 1969-1996 and a 48-page hardcover book.

Pianist Randy Ingram will perform music from his Bill Evans tribute album with trio alumni Joe La Barbera and Rufus Reid at the Jamestown Arts Center, presented by Puddingstone Music.

Dark Star Orchestra will hit the road this fall and will host a benefit concert celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Grateful Dead's Reckoning album.

InfraSound will present a three-day festival exploring the music and legacy of composer Sofia Gubaidulina, featuring panel discussions, chamber music and community events at St. Malachy in Times Square.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee honored Grammy-nominated opera producer Beth Morrison and MOMIX founder Moses Pendleton with honorary doctorates at its commencement ceremony, where 246 graduates from around the world gathered at the Berklee Performance Center.

The 2026 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or four!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 64 awards.

Center Theatre Group has revealed twelve productions for the 2026/27 Season. The eight-show One CTG subscription package includes plays and musicals at the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre, including The Turning world premiere and more.

It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!

Tony-nominated, Broadway star Jasmine Amy Rogers is the latest collaborator in a series of duets with the late multi-genre great, Dan Seals. Listen to the reimagined version of “My Baby’s Got Good Timing' from Rogers and Seals now.

Tony-nominated, Broadway star Jasmine Amy Rogers is the latest collaborator in a series of duets with the late multi-genre great, Dan Seals. The reimagined version of “My Baby’s Got Good Timing' from Rogers and Seals will be released this Friday.

FRIGID New York has revealed the lineup of programming for their 28th season including the 4th annual Days of the Dead Festival and more. See full programming here!

Rubicon Theatre has revealed the first scheduled events of the VENTURA LIVE '25! SUMMER FESTIVAL, a special event series featuring one-night and short-run concerts with Broadway stars, folk legends, and jazz bands; plus more.

Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this summer for an advance look at tomorrow’s hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 22nd Annual New Works Festival. Learn more!

Just In Time’s origin story as well as overall conceit has much in common with one of Broadway’s very first jukebox musicals, which was ahead of its time. In 1985, Leader of the Pack, telling the story of pop singer-songwriter Ellie Greenwich, opened at the Ambassador on Broadway. Learn all about pop music bio-musicals here!

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!

The Blues Brothers universe is returning, beginning with a brand new original graphic novel: The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake. Written by Stella Aykroyd, Luke Pisano, and James Werner, the graphic novel serves as a sequel to the 1980 film.

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) just announced that The Heart of Rock and Roll has joined the company’s catalogue of musicals. The Heart of Rock and Roll is a smart, funny, heartfelt throwback to the era of big feelings, classic rom-coms, and music that really “Stuck With You.”

Curated in collaboration with musical director Sy Johnson, acclaimed director Sheldon Epps first staged BLUES IN THE NIGHT in 1980 as a musical revue. The show follows three women and one man, each offering a different take on love and loss. Structured around legendary songs by Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, et al., it debuted on Broadway in 1982 and earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Musical.

After a public petition and outcry to dim all the lights of Broadway for some recent passings of stage legelends. All Broadway theatres in New York will dim their lights in honor of Adrian Bailey, Gavin Creel, and Maggie Smith.