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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.

Come face to face with the chilling cultural phenomenon THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS as it makes its world stage play premiere. Based on Thomas Harris's gripping literary masterpiece, this electrifying new play sets the definitive psychological thriller loose across the UK & Ireland from August.

Wharton Center's selection of performances this September include a fan-favorite of Broadway, a creative new endeavor, and a timeless classic. See the national tour of Beetlejuice and more. 

The nicest kids in town are back! Hairspray is bringing its unstoppable beat to the round, and you do not want to miss Robbie Roby’s visionary direction and choreography of this bright spectacle of the best of the 60s. Based on the 1988 John Waters' movie that became a cult classic, Hairspray opened on Broadway in 2002. It took home eight Tony Award wins, including Best Musical. Its staying power can be credited to a memorable score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and relatable themes in the book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan.

What did our critic think of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Centennial Park Bandshell?

Jamie James, known for THE KINGBEES and his collaborations with Harry Dean Stanton, released STEPPIN' BACK 2009, the fourth entry in his archival series revisiting decades of recordings.

MINISTRY has released the single and video for "We Hate" from its upcoming final album, HATE TO GO (TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY), and added Australia's Good Things Festival to its remaining tour schedule.

Directed by Elaine Epstein, the documentary follows the arrest of a midwife serving Amish and Mennonite families in rural New York and the women who organized in response.

The ST. CHARLES SINGERS, led by Jeffrey Hunt, will release a new album on Navona Records featuring a title work written for the choir by John Rutter, alongside commissioned pieces and a cappella works.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will present its NextGen Spotlight concert at The Green Room 42, hosted by Jelani Remy and featuring rising performers in a one-night benefit event.

Japan Society will host a weekend film series highlighting rare films scored by composer, musician, and producer Ryuichi Sakamoto.

The New York Virtuoso Singers, led by Harold Rosenbaum, will present a season of choral concerts in Manhattan featuring works by Barber, Poulenc, Britten, Ravel and Josquin Des Prez.

Arts Ignite’s 20th anniversary gala event will be held at City Winery NYC. The milestone celebration, titled Illuminate, will honor Danielle Brooks, Whitney White, and Tom Viola, three leaders whose artistry, service, and commitment to the arts reflect Arts Ignite’s ongoing mission.

Curious Theatre Branch and co-producers will present the long-running Chicago fringe festival across multiple venues, opening with a special afternoon edition of the FULL MOON VAUDEVILLE.

Before the Broadway in Chicago Summer Concert, BroadwayWorld sat down with Sara Al-Bazali, understudy for Veronica, and Devin Lewis, understudy for JD, of Heathers the Musical.

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!

Vanessa Williams will launch her first full UK concert tour with a stop at Bradford Live on February 26, 2027, performing hits and Broadway favorites.

Melissa Etheridge will bring her RISE tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, showcasing songs from her first studio album in five years. Learn more here.

Finding the courage to be yourself is rarely easy. Finding that courage in a place where tradition, expectation, and conformity are woven into the fabric of daily life can feel nearly impossible. That tension sits at the heart of CHOIR BOY, now on stage at Actor's Express. Tarell Alvin McCraney's powerful coming-of-age drama explores what it means to live authentically when doing so comes at a cost. Along the way, it examines friendship, faith, family, masculinity, and identity through characters who feel remarkably real. The result is a production that is both deeply specific in its portrayal of the Black male experience and universally relatable for anyone who has ever felt like they did not quite fit the traditional mold.

On the park lawn on a summer’s night you can hear them faintly approaching: Nine singers and musicians, some with protest signs, singing “All You Fascists Bound to Lose,” gaining volume as they approach.

Robin Ross and Carmine Gontz released a gothic prog-rock single titled BLOOD LINES, an anthem about family and mortality recorded at Ross's Pennsylvania studio.

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.

To quote Skaespeare, 'I have had a most rare vision.' In this vision, I saw a day where the Nashville Shakespeare Festival's annual Shakespeare in the Park productions would return to Centennial Park. Funnily enough, the last time the company had performed there was my first time seeing Shakespeare in the Park.

Hackmatack’s production delivers a strong message with singing, dancing, silliness and heart. It’s an easy show to recommend for families, Dahl fans and anyone looking for an entertaining summer night out.

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.