Love 2023

A new production of THE WIZARD OF OZ runs at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre this holiday season, directed by Yusef Seevers and Bill Berry with music by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg.

Tyla released a new music video for 'That Girl' directed by Aerin Moreno, featuring choreography by Litchi HOV. The A*POP World Tour runs through January across Europe, North America, and Africa.

Phoebe Potts' solo show TOO FAT FOR CHINA will launch Centenary Stage Company's annual Fringe Festival. The one-woman production combines live storytelling with hand-drawn comic strips to explore adoption.

Hartford Stage announced the cast for the 26th year of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS, with Allen Gilmore returning as Ebenezer Scrooge and Rachel Alderman directing.

Singer-songwriter Jenna Raine released her 17-track deluxe album with five new songs including "I See What You're Saying," "Wish You The Best," and "He Loves Me."

Blu DeTiger released the single "Makeup" ahead of her sophomore album N.Y. BABY. The artist will headline a US tour and perform at Bluebird Days Festival and Fields of Funk, plus support Thundercat.

Country artist Ashley Cooke will release her first-ever Christmas EP, a five-song project featuring two original tracks and renditions of classic holiday songs, with production from Jacob Durrett.

Boston DIY indie rock band Gollylagging released their debut record REAL LIFE via Disposable America. The band will perform record release shows in New York and Massachusetts.

Foldout, a new Glasgow-based theatre company founded by actor Oat Jenner, will present its inaugural production of MACBETH at Burns Street Studios, aiming to foster collaboration among artists.

Circa's reimagining of Swan Lake as a contemporary circus spectacular will play two performances at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, featuring aerial solos, superhuman balances and haute couture costumes.

Leigh-Anne released the single 'Clickbait' and announced a deluxe edition of her debut album MY EGO TOLD ME TO…DO A FAN EDITION, featuring seven additional tracks including two new songs.

Grammy-winning songwriter JHart released a seven-track EP featuring a collaboration with Durand Bernarr. The project blends soulful, nostalgic production with personal explorations of love, desire, identity, and self-discovery.

Bluegrass singer-songwriter J.M. Clifford released his new album THINGS THAT WE CAN'T CHANGE, produced by Ron Pope. The record explores loss, love, regret, faith, and family through traditional bluegrass and introspective songwriting.

Circa's reimagining of Swan Lake as a circus spectacular will perform at the McCallum Theater in Palm Desert, marking the production's first Southern California appearance.

U2 announced a world tour supporting their album CARNAVAL DE LUZ, with dates set for Mexico City, São Paulo, and Buenos Aires starting February 23, 2027, with Beck as support. Europe and North America dates are forthcoming.

Irish Repertory Theatre will present four new play readings and a workshop performance featuring writers Chris Gethard, Hannah Khalil, and Eoin McAndrew, directed by Bailey Bass, Nicola Murphy Dubey, Kimberly Senior, and Keelie Sheridan.

Toronto jazz singer Ori Dagan releases his fifth album, a live recording captured at Kensington Sound featuring eight jazz standards performed with pianist Stu Harrison, bassist Brandi Disterheft, and drummer Ben Wittman.

Vancouver indie songwriter Drew Tarves, performing as young friend, released "Michael Wakes Up," the final single from his album NEW ENTERTAINMENT, due November 6th via Nettwerk. The Hard Rock Tour kicks off November 4th in Vancouver, with additional dates in Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto on sale now.

GRAMMY Award-winning baritone and composer Will Liverman announced a publishing partnership with Just a Theory Press, releasing three works including song cycles and arrangements of spirituals.

LA-based indie pop-rock duo CHILD SEAT released the single 'Stuck,' exploring the tension between pursuing a creative career and meeting financial demands of everyday life.

NYC collective BREAKKAWAY announced their debut EP IT ALL FEELS THE SAME FROM AFAR with lead single "I Know" featuring SOFTCULT, blending alternative, indie, and shoegaze elements.

A Seattle-set romantic comedy starring Zach Gilford and written by Geena Pietromonaco will arrive on streaming platforms. The film follows a jaded celebrity chef and a Christmas-obsessed designer as they plan a culinary pop-up event.

In contemporary American performance, one of the more celebrated creative pairings are theater artists and makers Taylor Mac and Matt Ray, who will launch ArtsEmerson’s 2026/27 season with “Taylor Mac and Matt Ray: Songs from Bark of Millions” – a reflection on queer lineage, community, and futures told through a collection of new music – presented in association with The Huntington, at the Emerson Paramount Center’s Robert J. Orchard Stage October 15–18.

The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra and Music Director Radu Paponiu will present a season of five concerts featuring works by composers including Michael Tilson Thomas, Beethoven, and Ravel.

Creative Cauldron Stage obtained a $12,150.25 project grant from ArtsFairfax to support Behind the Scenes: The Making of a Black Box Musical.