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THE FLESHTONES released a double-sided single, "Float Your Showboat" b/w "Hear Today," marking the band's 50th anniversary on Yep Roc Records as a limited-edition 7-inch and digital release.

Elvis Costello released the previously unreleased track "I Turn Around" (Hope & Anchor Studio), taken from the forthcoming My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition) box set.

Merrily We Roll Along tackles these behemoth existentialisms at a granular level in the lives of three old friends. It’s one of those shows that leaves you with something to ponder for days after the lights come up. In Signature Theatre’s hands, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s masterpiece is more intricate than ever before.

Soulpepper Theatre Company will launch a Civic Programming lineup in Toronto's Distillery District, featuring journalism talks, a Hot Docs screening series and free weekly Public Tuesdays events.

Jarrott Productions announced its 12th season in Austin, featuring three plays exploring identity, storytelling, and friendship at Trinity Street Playhouse and Hyde Park Theatre.

Goodspeed Musicals has announced that Tony nominee Emily Skinner will play Miss Hannigan in its 50th anniversary production of Annie. The musical, which premiered at Goodspeed in 1976 before transferring to Broadway, returns to The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn., from Oct. 30 through Dec. 27, 2026. The official press opening is set for Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Director Alison Reid's documentary THE ART OF ADVENTURE, following the 1957 Land Rover expedition of Robert Bateman and Bristol Foster, will open in theaters across the US this fall.

Judi Silvano's Garden Winds, a voice-bassoon-flute trio, will release the album FIRST FLIGHT on JSL Records and perform at venues across New York, including a new release celebration in Poughkeepsie.

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.

FOREIGNER will mark its 50th anniversary with four shows at the Beacon Theatre, The Wellmont Theater, The Capitol Theatre and Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair between April 27 and May 2, 2027.

The Bellamy Brothers' 1976 hit "Let Your Love Flow" appears in Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI, joining a soundtrack lineup that includes Phil Collins, Def Leppard and Lil Wayne.

A posthumous duets album honoring Dan Seals features Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Tanya Tucker and Jamey Johnson, blending his archived vocals with new recordings produced by longtime collaborator Kyle Lehning.

Tuff Gong/Island/UMe has released a previously unreleased live album capturing Bob Marley & The Wailers' famed Hammersmith Odeon residency, available on vinyl, CD, digital, and Atmos formats.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts revealed its 2026-27 season, featuring Princess Nokia's venue debut alongside concerts by Ginuwine, Aida Cuevas, and family programming in the Bronx.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts announced its upcoming season, featuring Princess Nokia, Ginuwine, La India, Aida Cuevas, Flor de Toloache and the United European Ballet Company in the Bronx.

HBO Max will add new original series and documentaries, including Sharon Horgan's comedy YOUTH, the drama prequel 4 BLOCKS ZERO, and the true-crime series A KILLER STORY.

Raffi announced his 21st studio album, LOVE IS EVERYWHERE, featuring collaborations with JUNO Award-winning trio GOOD LOVELIES and the single "No One Like You."

Third Man Records will release a definitive anthology of power pop trio THE NERVES, featuring remastered studio, live, and demo recordings compiled with surviving members Paul Collins and Peter Case.

One of the most acclaimed musicals comes to the giant screen at The Park Theatre when Hadestown: The Musical plays for three days only. The screening are addition to The Park’s ArtsCinema Stage2Screen Series.

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.

Brandon Williams' project Chastity will release a new full-length album inspired by a fire at Whitby Psychiatric Hospital, alongside the single MISLED YOUTH.

San Jose Stage Company will present five productions in its upcoming season, including the Bay Area premiere of BARCELONA along with CLUE, THE FULL MONTY, TOPDOG/UNDERDOG and NETWORK.

Timothy Bloom will receive The Prince Fellowship and Chase Parker will receive The Prince/TTLP Fellowship, programs supporting early-career producers in association with Columbia University School of the Arts.

Rick Braun will perform a tribute to Chuck Mangione at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, drawing from his first tribute album honoring the late jazz icon.

The Steve Bardwil Band has released an official video for the title track from its new studio album STARDUST IN DISGUISE, produced by Grammy-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli.