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Westport Country Playhouse will present “Pasek & Paul: Waving Through Westport,” a fundraising concert with Oscar, Grammy, Tony, Emmy, and Olivier award-winning songwriters and producers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

Marcus Davey CBE announced that he will step down as CEO and Artistic Director of the Roundhouse after 26 years leading the organisation. 

​​​​​​​Hans Zimmer Live in Japan: The long-awaited Japan debut of Hans Zimmer Live—the spectacular world tour by legendary, award-winning film score composer Hans Zimmer—drew immense acclaim with performances in Yokohama on May 20 and in Nagoya on May 24. Joined by an extraordinary 19-member band and a full orchestra, Hans took audiences on a breathtaking journey through some of the most iconic scores in modern cinema. The newly curated setlist featured powerful renditions from “Gladiator,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “The Dark Knight,” “Interstellar,” “The Lion King,” “The Last Samurai,” “007,” and “Dune,” the film for which he won his second Academy Award. This article offers a deep dive into the awe-inspiring and emotionally charged experience of the Nagoya performance—a one-of-a-kind celebration of cinematic music at its finest.

Singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Eddie Benjamin has shared that he will join collaborator Shawn Mendes this fall on the just-announced On the Road Again tour across North America.

The global rise of Chinese classical musicians reflects the country’s deep-rooted musical heritage. In the United States, the presence of distinguished artists from China, such as pianist Xiyu Deng, speaks to the richness of this tradition and its growing international influence. Deng has established herself not only as a celebrated performer but also as a respected academic, contributing meaningfully to both concert stages and classrooms.

Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College has announced the return of the Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series, a free, outdoor music series celebrating the borough's world-renowned jazz heritage. In partnership with NYC Parks, Flushing Town Hall, and the Louis Armstrong House Museum, this vibrant concert series brings live jazz performances to community parks across Queens from June through August 2025.

The cast for CHRISTMAS EVE IN DIKANKA: A Musical In-Concert has been revealed as part of Double Bill: Witches and Aliens, a comedic, entertaining and otherworldly evening of two hysterical theatrical works. Learn more!

Forty of the nation's most talented high school vocalists, representing 13 states and 31 cities, have been chosen to participate in the 2025 season of The Songbook Academy.

Alicia Witt's music has been described as ‘sharply personal, boldly melodic pop originals in the Carole King/Billy Joel vein’. I had the absolute pleasure to chat with the LONGLEGS star ahead of her upcoming show at 54 Below on June 1

Art Lab will present its third annual Toast to Broadway, celebrating the New York theatrical season and honoring the artists who make it happen. The event takes place on Monday, June 16, 2025 starting at 6 p.m. at The Players NYC (16 Gramercy Park South).

OSAKA COMIC CON 2025: Held annually during Japan’s Golden Week since 2023, OSAKA COMIC CON is the Osaka counterpart to TOKYO COMIC CON, which began in 2016. This major celebration of American comics, movies, and pop culture welcomed its third edition this year. A star-studded lineup of ten celebrities appeared, including Nicolas Cage (“Ghost Rider”), Mackenyu (“One Piece”), Edward Furlong (“Terminator 2”), Emily Rudd (“One Piece”), Sung Kang (“Fast & Furious” series), Mads Mikkelsen (“Mufasa: The Lion King”), Hugh Dancy (“Hannibal”), Daniel Logan (“Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones”), Christina Ricci (“The Addams Family” series), and Bill Skarsgård (“IT” series). Through stage events, autograph sessions, and photo ops, fans had the chance to interact with their favorite stars. The event’s PR ambassador was NMB48, and the main hosts were Yuichi Nakamaru and IMALU.

Double Bill: Witches and Aliens, a comedic, entertaining and otherworldly evening of two hysterical theatrical works directed and choreographed by Jen Wineman, comes to the Duplex in June.

Broadway and Vine, will kick off its 2025 season on June 20, with Olivier® Award Nominee Julian Ovenden (TV: Bridgerton, Downton Abbey, Broadway/West End: South Pacific, Company, Merrily We Roll Along, Butley) in concert at Francis Ford Coppola’s historic Inglenook Estate.

Double Bill: Witches and Aliens, a comedic, entertaining and otherworldly evening of two hysterical theatrical works directed and choreographed by Jen Wineman, is coming to the Duplex Cabaret Theatre. Learn more!

Center Theatre Group has revealed full slate of eleven productions for the 2025/26 Season, including Here Lies Love, Mamma Mia and more. See the full lineup here!

Blondshell has revealed a newly added U.S. run in November, following a string of UK and EU dates this September. The tour picks back up on November 10 in Phoenix, AZ, and wraps on November 22 in Cleveland, OH.

Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary artist Autumn Breon announced her debut New York City performance Uncensored, taking place on May 30 at 6pm at 279 Broome St with SaveArtSpace.

Jonalyn Saxer, Kennedy Holmes, Bryce Williams, Taylor Sage Evans, Katy Geraghty, and more will star in the Muny premiere of Bring It On. Learn more about the show here!

NextStop Theatre Company has announced its 2025/26 season—the first fully programmed by Producing Artistic Director, Heather Lanza, who joined the company in the fall of 2024.

Skylands Museum of Art has announced Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera singer, Satomi Hofmann will join the May 3, 2025 Artist’s Reception for Anne Bachelier.

American organist Paul Jacobs, the only organist ever to have won a GRAMMY Award, will return to the Pacific Symphony for three concerts at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall (615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626), May 15-17, 2025, at 8 p.m. PDT.

Since I last spoke with AMPERS&ONE, the group's career has skyrocketed. I chatted with the members again about their recent tour, new comeback, and what's in store for the group's future. Check out the full interview!

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues ii May 2025 - at a range of budget points. Find out how you can get tickets this month to shows from Sandra Bernhardt, Alex Newell, Mario Cantone and more!

A groundbreaking live concert series based on one of the most popular anime and Japanese manga franchises ever will come to Otakuthon in August. Learn more about the event here!

The BBC Proms has announced the lineup for its 2025 edition. The BBC Proms will present an eight-week celebration of  music featuring over 3,000 artists, the first overnight Prom  in almost half a century and more than 80 solo debuts.