Patrick-The First 1965

From his opening lyrics of “New York, New York,” it was clear that this was a voice of star quality. Shin commanded the stage with a deep, resonant baritone, embellishing the familiar melody with impressive ease

The recording captures John Lennon and Paul McCartney developing DAY TRIPPER together before the song's riff was written, taken from the upcoming RUBBER SOUL Special Edition.

The Florida Theatre and AEG Presents have announced a new date for Bachman-Turner Overdrive, No Speed Limit Tour 2027 at the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville.

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.

New faces will join the Abbey in the North American tour of The Sound of Music this fall. The show welcomes Lisa Howard as the Mother Abbess and Dylan Bradford as Rolf Gruber.

S.E.M. Ensemble, led by Petr Kotik, will perform premieres of electronic works by Michael J. Schumacher and Kotik himself at Paula Cooper Gallery in New York.

Craft Recordings' Original Jazz Classics series will reissue RELAXIN' WITH THE MILES DAVIS QUINTET, JOHN COLTRANE WITH THE RED GARLAND TRIO and A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS on vinyl and hi-res audio.

Singer, actress, and author Melissa Errico – who will perform her concert “The Streisand Effect” as her debut at Town Hall in Provincetown on August 23 – says she first became aware of Barbra Streisand when, as a teenager, she saw “Yentl,” the 1983 movie musical co-written, co-produced, and directed by, and starring, the show business icon.

The Vince Guaraldi Trio's 1965 soundtrack has been certified 6x Platinum by the RIAA, becoming the best-selling jazz album of all time, Craft Recordings announced.

Original Beach Boy Al Jardine and THE PET SOUNDS BAND will perform with special guest Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone at Ruth Eckerd Hall, celebrating the Pet Sounds anniversary.

She bounds on stage in sunglasses, fur and foulard like she’s just taken a Vespa from the Trevi Fountain. The Floria Tosca in Wolf Trap Opera’s stylish new production of Puccini’s classic is fully 20th century woman — an Italian film star of 1970s Rome whose poster hangs alongside those for films by Fellini and Argento. She still sings though, and this Tosca her dulcet tones can be heard through the town before she makes her entrance in the church where her lover is painting a Madonna on the wall. 

THE SOUND OF MUSIC will play Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre Jan. 5-10, 2027, marking its first area engagement in more than a decade since the 2015 run.

SFJAZZ will open its 2026-27 season with a September lineup marking centennials for Ray Brown, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis, featuring Christian McBride, Nduduzo Makhathini, and Paul Cornish.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Playwright and Director Peter Gill has died at age 86. Learn more about Gill and read his full obituary here.

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.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Acrisure Amphitheater, July 31, 2026

Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations. While last week’s column focused on spouses penning shows together, this week is all about blood relatives partnering to write work. 

A newly remixed and expanded edition of THE BEATLES' RUBBER SOUL will be released through Apple Corps Ltd., Capitol and UMe, according to an announcement from UMe.

​Flat Rock Playhouse will present Neil Simon's The Odd Couple, the legendary Broadway comedy that inspired the Academy Award-winning 1968 film and the beloved television series.

Sun Records has announced the release of previously unreleased recordings from THE GENTRYS and DAVID ALLAN COE, drawn from the label's archival vault.

Singer-songwriter JOHN TERLAZZO will bring original songs to the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival, joined by KRISTINA MACHUSICK and PAUL WEGMANN for a concert in the JCC Ballroom.

Weathervane Theatre in New Hampshire has extended its run of Jonathan Larson's Tony Award-winning rock musical RENT due to audience demand, adding additional performances beyond its original closing date.

Get to know Children's Theatre Company's new Director of External Relations and see how her introduction to theatre in Iowa had an impact on her, leading to her new role.

Robyn Hitchcock has released his 25th solo album, marking a milestone in the veteran singer-songwriter's decades-long recording career.