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Jean Smart, Allison Janney, Matthew Rhys and more stage favorites were among the winners at the 78th Emmy Awards. See the complete list of 2026 Emmy winners.

Pianist and composer Dan Siegel released a nine-song contemporary jazz album featuring collaborators including Jay Bellerose, Brian Bromberg, and Dean Parks, prioritizing raw first takes over polished perfection.

Jerry Seinfeld will bring his signature observational comedy and newest stand-up routine to the Sangamon Auditorium stage in Springfield, Illinois this December.

Psychic Reader announced the first-ever reissue of 1970s Indonesian hard-rock trio SAS Group's BAD SHOCK, a compilation featuring tracks from the band's highly collectible first LP and later work.

Billy Idol and guitarist Steve Stevens perform classic hits throughout ESPN's US Open 2026 coverage as the tennis championship reaches its final weekend.

MÖTLEY CRÜE marks 45 years with a definitive deluxe limited edition of TOO FAST FOR LOVE, featuring a previously unreleased 1981 demo and music video.

Guitarist Laura Lootens will release her second album SHAPE OF MY HEART on October 9, 2026, on the naïve classiques label. She will perform works from the album across 15 US cities beginning September 9 in Boston, with additional stops in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and other major cities through November.

CABARET VOLTAIRE will begin the second leg of its final North American tour September 11 at Dallas's Granada Theater, with I Speak Machine supporting and Tara Busch standing in for Chris Watson.

SOFT CELL released "The Rainbow Room," a ballad set in early 1980s New York from final album DANCETERIA, due September 25, 2026, ahead of a U.S. tour this fall.

Merrily We Roll Along tackles these behemoth existentialisms at a granular level in the lives of three old friends. It’s one of those shows that leaves you with something to ponder for days after the lights come up. In Signature Theatre’s hands, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s masterpiece is more intricate than ever before.

Governor Josh Green and Mayor Rick Blangiardi will jointly issue proclamations honoring JOURNEY as the band wraps up more than five decades of performances in Hawai'i. Tickets start at $58.

Metrograph will present CLASSICAL CINEMA, a 20-film showcase exploring cinema inspired by ancient Greece, featuring rare prints of ANTIGONE, THE ILLIAC PASSION, and ULYSSES' GAZE.

The 10-disc collection compiles Kim Carnes' recordings for A&M, EMI America and MCA, featuring rare 12-inch dance mixes, bonus duets and a limited autographed print edition.

New York Theatre Ballet will open its first season under Antonia Franceschi with performances at Danspace Project, featuring UNCAGED+, the American premiere of HOMAGE, and SHORT RIDE OUT.

The Chicago punk band released the first single and video from its sixth album, marking the debut of new lead vocalist Geoff Sabin following founding singer John Kezdy's death.

MVD Entertainment Group announced a Blu-ray and DVD release for the documentary BILLY IDOL SHOULD BE DEAD, chronicling the rock artist's career and survival story.

Zeitgeist Films and Kino Lorber will release Judith Godrèche's A GIRL'S STORY, an adaptation of Annie Ernaux's memoir, at New York's Film Forum ahead of a national rollout.

Cabaret Voltaire has released a video for 'Don't Argue - 7" Version,' produced with Adrian Sherwood, taken from a remastered reissue of the album CODE arriving on vinyl and triple CD via Mute.

The revival of Dreamgirls will no longer be opening on Broadway in Fall 2026 as previously revealed. Producers revealed their plans for the production, that was set to open with direction and choreography by Camille A. Brown.

Canadian reggae pioneers MESSENJAH released a new single, "No More," continuing a career that includes a Juno Award and a performance for Nelson Mandela at Toronto's SkyDome.

The Broadway grosses provide valuable information that can give insight into everything from what producers and investors choose to bring to Broadway next to what show might have a discounted ticket available for the average theatergoer. Historically, this data has been tracked for over a century. The collective data of many shows’ grosses over previous seasons presents patterns which contribute to ticket pricing decisions and scheduling decisions, such as when a limited run should plan to open and close. The grosses guide Broadway marketers and advertisers in every day decision-making as well, giving data to base spends and new placements on.

Blood Brothers has announced cast for the upcoming Autumn tour. It also announces further dates for the 2027 Spring tour. Learn more about the production here.

The Chicago punk band's new LP marks first release with vocalist Geoff Sabin, following founding singer John Kezdy's death, via Pravda Records.

All The Queens Men will present CONGRESS, a free civic performance in which everyday Melburnians deliver personal inaugural-style speeches paired with writers, staged with choreography and music.

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.