Promises, Promises - 2018 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 1

IGLOOFEST Montreal announced its 2027 lineup featuring deadmau5, Fatboy Slim, Boris Brejcha, KAYTRANADA, James Hype, Chris Lorenzo, KETTAMA, Subtronics and others for the festival's 19th edition at Montreal's Old Port.

Jazz vocalist and lyricist Amy London released ALTO MADNESS, an album featuring compositions by iconic alto saxophonists including Benny Carter. The project emerged from a five-year NYC residency led by altoist Mike Hashim.

Betty Buckley will perform a concert at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, accompanied by pianist Christian Jacob. The show will feature selections from Buckley's album Enough.

ALL YOU NEED IS JOHN: A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC, VISION & LEGACY OF JOHN LENNON will perform February 12, 2027 at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts in Patchogue, New York. The tour marks the first time John Lennon's music from THE BEATLES and his solo career will be presented in a dedicated North American tour.

Pabllo Vittar released a new single, BODY TYPE, featuring Brazilian artist Urias, ahead of her upcoming album LOST IN LUST, out via The Orchard.

54 Below will present performers from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and entertainment, including artists in October, including Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and more.

Dennis Watkins extends THE MAGIC PARLOUR through spring 2027, welcoming back guest magician Derek Hughes following sold-out engagements this year. Watkins marks 25 years performing magic in Chicago with special Halloween performances of THE SPIRIT CABINET.

Country music and NASCAR are joining forces in Las Vegas as award-winning Canadian country star Jade Eagleson (jadeeagleson.com) takes the stage for the pre-race concert at the South Point 400 on Sunday, October 4, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto leads the COLBURN ORCHESTRA in a season-opening concert at The Soraya featuring works by Márquez, Kevin Puts, Falla, and Giménez, with student soloists on marimba and mezzo-soprano.

Wiltshire Creative announced the full cast for its 2026/2027 pantomime BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, opening at Salisbury Playhouse on 2 December with previews from 28 November, running through 10 January 2027. The production stars Saffi Needham as Belle and Tommy Fouweather as the Beast.

Island City Stage will revive Michael Leeds' comedy about five men dressed as Joan Crawford at a surprise birthday party that turns deadly. The production runs in Fort Lauderdale with tickets on sale.

DEF LEPPARD released the fourth installment of its six-volume box set, featuring studio albums from 2015 to 2023 on vinyl and limited-edition CD, plus rare tracks curated by the band and exclusive interviews.

Deutsche Grammophon will release the 12-CD box set Mahler: The Symphonies on October 23, 2026, featuring the Wiener Philharmoniker conducted by Andris Nelsons.

MARIACHI VARGAS DE TECALITLÁN marks its return to The Soraya with El Grito, a concert celebrating Mexican Independence Day. Stream the performance for $9.99 or attend in person with limited tickets starting at $48.

Anuel AA brings his Anuel AA concert to UBS Arena in Belmont Park on November 6, 2026, delivering Latin trap hits in a Zamora Live production.

Jazz vocalist Amy London will release a new solo album featuring alto saxophonist Mike Hashim and special guests The Royal Bopsters, marking her first solo record in eight years.

New York Festival of Song will present the world premiere of Jeremy Beck's Dorothy Parker Songs alongside works by Danika Lorén, Katie Ernst, Ricky Ian Gordon, and Ralph Rainger at The Theater at 150 W 17th Street.

Tony Award winner Beth Leavel was inducted into the Muny Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions in more than a dozen Muny productions over four decades. See photos from the ceremony!

Tony Award winner Beth Leavel, who stars as Katie Connelly in the Muny production of Meet Me In St. Louis, will be inducted into the Muny Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions in more than a dozen Muny productions over four decades.

Lionel Richie will bring King of Hearts back to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for six performances, following his North American tour, with tickets going on sale to the public this week.

There are a lot of good laughs there.

Seattle Theatre Group announced its 2026/27 Performing Arts Series, featuring 15 performances spanning jazz, dance, global music, and theatre, including a newly commissioned work from Perfume Genius and Kate Wallich.

Tony ® Award-winning stage and screen legend Betty Buckley today releases her new live album, Enough, via Palmetto Records. Recorded during her acclaimed 2025 residency at Joe's Pub in 2025, the 13-track collection is now available on all major streaming and digital platforms

Looking to escape from the hot sun? Why not check out one of the many intriguing offerings at greater Boston venues where this summer’s vibrant theater scene boasts pre-Broadway productions, national tours, and summer-stock productions of everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and concerts. Bay State audiences have much to look forward to, including:

OPERA America announced $135,000 in commissioning grants to seven opera companies through its Opera Grants for Women Composers program, supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation since 2014.