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The circus comes home! The Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording will be released on CD this month.

Synthwave pioneers Gunship, comprised of Dan Haigh, Alex Westaway, and Alex Gingell, have enlisted rock veteran Gavin Rossdale (Bush) and DarkSynth heavyweight Carpenter Brut for their captivating anime short-film video for “DooM Dance.”

The Marybelle and Sebastian P. Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University has announced its striking 2024-25 Musco Center Presents Season, featuring Jay Leno, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and more, along with the return of beloved favorites such as the annual Heartbeat of Mexico festival and Pacific Symphony's Symphony in the Cities.

Country superstar Luke Combs will perform back-to-back shows at Washington State’s legendary Gorge Amphitheatre on Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5. The shows are set to feature special guests Parker McCollum, Wyatt Flores and Ray Fulcher.

On Friday, Auckland’s soul-electronic collective LEISURE shared their new single, “Oh Why.” In a world fraught with uncertainty, the track is a tribute to the human desire for connection and authenticity. Listen to the single now!

Heather Tyson, now a multiple award-winning Solo Artist, will return to the Whitefire Theatre with her acclaimed solo show, TITLE PENDING, on Sunday, July 14 at 5pm PT.

Kathryn Burnett's insightful script, coupled with Jodie Rimmer’s extraordinary performance, makes this show a must-see for anyone seeking poignant reflections on resilience, identity, and the pursuit of happiness. And a damn good belly-aching laugh.

Set for release on August 16, 2024, the record realizes Haas’s desire to create an album where listeners close their eyes and feel transported to a basement speakeasy in NYC, hearing great jazz and having an amazing time basking in the environment of what jazz is all about – the players, the listeners, and the moment.

Two-time GRAMMY award-winning artist Kimbra is gearing up to release her upcoming album, Idols & Vices (Vol. 1), out everywhere via Inertia/PIAS on September 24th, 2024. Ahead of the album, she releases the first official single, “Stuff I Don’t Need,” featuring BANKS, and will be releasing a song a week leading up to the release of the album. Watch the music video!

2025 may be on its way out, but a whole new Broadway season has just begun!  Looking for the best shows to see in summer and fall of 2025 ? Our editors have rounded up info on all of the Broadway productions which have revealed full details of their upcoming engagements. Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in the rest of 2025 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars!

After launching their Summer Tour last month, the genre-bending Michigan collective Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers have released additional tour dates continuing into the Fall! Known for their high-energy, boogie-ready live shows, the band keeps on rolling through the U.S. through November.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic will host “Citizens of the World,” an international youth festival, under the leadership of LA Phil Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Official Online Masterclass will present its 2024 charity showcase at The Green Room 42, with ticket sales benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

From July 11-18, BAM will present its annual Contemporary Arab Cinema series. Learn more about the film lineup here!

The National Tour of Back to the Future the Musical is now underway! The tour kicked off in June 2024 at Proctors in Schenectady, New York. Read the reviews here!

Polka Theatre has released photos of the premiere of the new stage adaptation of Kevin and Katie Tsang’s best-selling book Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts. Recommended for 6 – 12-year-olds, the adaptation will play in the Main Theatre at the Wimbledon venue through  Sunday 18 August 2024.

For his debut hour, exciting new act Alex Kitson ( brings a wild ride of a story to the Edinburgh Fringe about how to keep laughing, even through the lowest moments. Must I Paint You a Picture? is centred around two stories six years apart.

Nashville artist Jenny Grace will release her new single 'Ride On' on June 28, 2024. Known for hits like 'Driving with the Top Down' and 'Ghost,' Jenny has performed with Zac Brown Band and Neal McCoy.

Rising country music star Ben Chase has released his new single 'Somebody’s Summer,' capturing the essence of summer with beach days and boat parties.

Breakout Philadelphia rapper 2Rare drops his new anthemic single “Congratulationz. Until now, 2Rare has showcased his versatility through high-energy tracks like “Don’t Run” and “Rare Steppa.” Now, with “Congratulationz,” he takes a cathartic victory lap — and invites listeners to come along for the ride. Listen to the single!

There's nothing like summer in the city! Summer 2024 in New York City will bring with it a handful on new Broadway, off-Broadway, and outdoor productions to take in this June July and August. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide!

If you can’t make it up to the Edinburgh Fringe this year, Seven Dials Playhouse is ensuring you’ll have the chance to catch some of these hits before they head North with their fantastic preview season this summer. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Green Room 42 will present the debut of the new producing company 'Muy Muy Productions' in 'Villain Flair: A Night of Rage Relief' on July 1st at 9:30 p.m.

Hannah Berner will release her debut comedy special “We Ride At Dawn” on July 9th on Netflix. The hour-long special was filmed at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA. Berner wrote the special and executive produced alongside Kyle Kazanjian-Amory, Marissa Gallant, Brett Kushner for Don’t Tell Comedy, and producer Ryan Polito.

Tony, GRAMMY, and Emmy winner Ben Platt wrapped up his 18 date run, playing to nearly 25,000 fans at Broadway’s newly refurbished Palace Theatre this past weekend. See if Platt is bringing his Honeymind tour to a city near you!