Later 1979

The psychadelic musical HAIR that put rock music onto the Broadway stage in 1968 may feel dated to some but that time capsule will always be fully recognizable. With such musical hits as “Let the Sun Shine In ”  and “Aquarius,” the musical that shows  hippies burning their green cards in New York’s Central Park in  protest of the Vietnam War has found it’s was to the Shea’s 710 stage in a spectacular hippie-dippie production presented by Musicalfare

XTC founding member Colin Moulding releases a three-track EP featuring the title track, a James Bond-inspired piece, and a raw demo, showcasing his melodic songwriting and creative process.

Dominic Cooke directs Caryl Churchill's 1979 landmark play at the National Theatre's Lyttelton theatre, featuring Rebecca Humphries, Sam Troughton, Charlotte Ritchie, and ensemble cast.

Sony Pictures Classics will release Pegah Ahangarani's Cannes L'Oeil d'Or-winning documentary about Iran's political history and her family's resistance across four decades.

Presented as part of a rep season, Flywheel's take on the Chekhov classic works well enough to honour its source

Artistry announced its 2027 theatrical season featuring 'Til Death, Philly and the Dreamer, Barefoot in the Park, and My Fair Lady. The Bloomington theater will operate under a new collaborative model partnering with regional companies.

Benjamin Zander will lead the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra at Symphony Hall in works by Weber, Beethoven, and Brahms, featuring violinist Guy Braunstein, to open the ensemble's 48th and final season.

Benjamin Zander will lead the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra in works by Weber, Beethoven, and Brahms, featuring violinist Guy Braunstein, in the ensemble's 48th and final season.

Belgian synthpop pioneers TELEX have detailed MAXI, a 13-track collection of extended versions spanning the trio's career, set for release on Mute as a double vinyl and CD.

The 10-disc collection compiles Kim Carnes' recordings for A&M, EMI America and MCA, featuring rare 12-inch dance mixes, bonus duets and a limited autographed print edition.

Downes Braide Association released the second single and video from its upcoming album TRAUMA, following the earlier track WONDERLAND, via Cherry Red Records.

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

This Ain’t No Disco: World Premiere Recording – Songs from the Musical by Stephen Trask and Peter Yanowitz is out now in digital and streaming formats.

GRAVEST GRAVY, a previously unreleased 1977 album by THE CRAMPS produced by Alex Chilton, has been released by The Cramps Inc. on Vengeance Records in vinyl, CD, and digital formats.

Much has been written and expressed about how few new Broadway musicals—six—hit the boards last season. The Broadway landscape is experiencing several challenges at the moment, largely tied to the American economy as a whole. In addition, the number of new musicals per season always fluctuates. In particular, the post-pandemic seasons stuffed with productions that were waiting in the docket were bound to cause a few course-correcting smaller slates in subsequent years.

Colin Moulding, founding member of XTC, will release a three-track CD single titled WANT IT BAD (THE PEP TALKS AND PLAYING FIELDS OF OLD ENGLAND) via Burning Shed, accompanied by a new video.

Tommy Emmanuel announced a September 4 remastered reissue of his 2006 album THE MYSTERY on vinyl for the first time, with a new bonus live track and U.S. tour dates beginning next week.

Haruomi Hosono has released the single SINCERELY, a Japanese-language reworking of a 1954 doo-wop song, ahead of his upcoming album YOURS SINCERELY on Ghostly International.

Pianist and composer Steve Rawlins will release WORD ON THE STREET, an album of original compositions featuring Southern California musicians and members of his own family.

The Gene Frankel Theatre Festival announced its full block schedule, featuring 27 new works by emerging and established playwrights at the Manhattan venue.

The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra announced its 48th and final season, led by Benjamin Zander, with four BPO programs and three Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra concerts at Symphony Hall.

The Boston Philharmonic will close its 48th season with four orchestra programs and three youth orchestra programs at Symphony Hall, all led by Benjamin Zander.

Mickey White is about to realize one of his career dreams – playing the title role in “Dear Evan Hansen,” the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical.

Four tribute performances celebrating albums by LED ZEPPELIN, PINK FLOYD, AC/DC and VAN HALEN will take place at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, with single tickets and series packages set to go on sale this week.

The Potluck at Soho Rep has extended its run. Soho Rep and INTAR are now presenting The Potluck by César Alvarez, directed by Sarah Benson. Learn more here!