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Indeed, when those one-liners and puns are not only corny but all about corn, you just may want to surrender and let the laughs burst like Jiffy Pop, as they are on the North American tour of “Shucked,” the musical being presented by Broadway in Boston at Citizens Opera House now through April 20.

Be a part of history by attending the Florida premiere of this joyous work presented by Opera Orlando on May 16 thru 18 at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center. 

Sonny Paladino distinctly remembers when Judgement Day arrived for the show A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL. After months of rehearsing, Paladino, the music supervisor, arranger, and orchestrator, and the cast of the Neil Diamond bio-musical faced their toughest critic in January 2020 when Diamond himself walked into the room.

On Friday, June 13, 2025, vocal ensemble New York Polyphony will release its tenth commercial album, Sky of My Heart. The ensemble incorporates New York Polyphony commissions and collaborations along with revered works from the Early Music repertoire into the record.

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Calum Scott has unveiled “The Avenoir Tour.” The headline run will see Calum perform in 24 cities across the UK and Europe and 24 cities across North America.

BroadwayHD will be bringing 10 classic and contemporary films from The Walt Disney Studios to the BroadwayHD streaming platform as part of a new licensing agreement.

Just days after unveiling his highly anticipated SINFÓNICO USA Tour 2025, Puerto Rican music icon Yandel is expanding the trek with four newly added stops in Inglewood, CA, Oakland, CA, Irving, TX, and Houston, TX. 

The multi-talented Mr. Russell Stephens will debut his brand-new solo cabaret - Leading Ladies: Legends of Stage and Screen - in the Spotlight Cabaret Series at The Winter Park Playhouse April 23 and 24, 2025.

Performances are underway for Roundabout Theatre Company's new version of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance. Meet the cast of Pirates! The Penzance Musical here.

Next Jazz Legacy has revealed the eight emerging improvisers in jazz that make up its 2025 cohort. Learn more about the color and about Next Jazz Legacy!

Acclaimed Puerto Rican indie duo Buscabulla has announced plans for a US headline tour. Dates get underway June 19 at Miami, FL’s ZeyZey and then continue through mid-July.

The USC Dept. of Theatre and Dance will present Shakespeare's beloved comedy Twelfth Night at Drayton Hall Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Isabel LaRosa has announced the release date for her forthcoming debut album Raven, due April 18. Plus, she also released her brand-new song, “Cry For You” which will be featured on her forthcoming debut album. Listen to it here!

Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) will bring G. Bernard Shaw’s masterwork of spiritual, political, and human inquiry, Saint Joan, to the Tabor Stage April 4-19.

Lea Michele is hitting the road on a national tour this May. Following a sold-out engagement at Carnegie Hall, Michele is set to perform a series of intimate concerts. Learn more about the concert dates!

The Huntington announces the cast and creative team of Don't Eat the Mangos, a wickedly funny tragedy written by Ricardo Pérez González and directed by Obie Award-winner David Mendizábal.

Westport Country Playhouse will stage the romantic comedy, “Theatre People,” from March 25 through April 12. Filled with romance, misunderstandings, and surprises, the plot focuses on a married playwright couple who are trying to concoct a surefire Broadway hit but create as much drama among themselves as on paper.

The Douglas Moore Fund for American Opera in collaboration with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and the Scandinavian House of New York City will present Douglas Moore: Giants in the Earth Rediscovered, a FREE program on Tuesday, March 11 at the Scandinavian House.

After five months on tour, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical has recouped its investment and broken records in several cities, with producers citing strong attendance and audience engagement.

The 4th annual Japan Parade & Street Fair in New York City will be held on Saturday, May 10, beginning at 1pm. The purpose of the parade is to celebrate, express, and bring awareness to the friendship between NYC and Japan with a thank you from the Japanese community.

Isabel LaRosa has announced her 2025 “Psychopomp Tour” headlining tour across North America. The news follows on the recent announcement of LaRosa’s first single of the year, “Home” which will be released tonight.

Japanese Breakfast shares “Mega Circuit,” the fierce new single from her recently announced new album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women). Japanese Breakfast is also expanding her tour in support with recently announced shows. Listen to the song and check out the new tour dates here!

Prolific singer/songwriter Ani DiFranco has shared “The Message,” a new track with Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard. This is the second collaboration from DiFranco and Gossard who previously released “Disorders” in 2022. Check out the track now!

Cynthia Erivo will be honored with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. The awards are set to be presented in Los Angeles next month.

Centenary Stage Company is begning rehearsals for their first professional theatre series production of 2025 this week, as the cast meets for The Receptionist by Adam Bock. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.