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Jerry Seinfeld to Perform at North Charleston PAC This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2026


Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will bring his stand-up show to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, with tickets set to go on sale to the public in August.

SAUDADE DO PAULO Album by Carlos Malta & Cliff Korman Submitted for Latin Grammy
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2026


The album, released on Biscoito Fino, explores the work of Brazilian saxophonist and composer Paulo Moura and is being submitted for Latin Grammy consideration in multiple categories.

Ministry to Release Final Album and Launch Goodbye Tour After 45 Years
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026


Ministry and Al Jourgensen announced the band's final album, 'Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery),' on Cleopatra Records, along with a goodbye tour spanning Europe and the U.S.

CABARET VOLTAIRE's CODE Album to Receive Long-Awaited Remastered Release
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026


Cabaret Voltaire's CODE is set for a remastered reissue, giving fans a restored version of the influential electronic album.

ESPERANZA to Make Premiere at National Hispanic Cultural Center with Teatro Paraguas
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026


Teatro Paraguas will present the premiere of ESPERANZA, a play with music by Carlos Morton based on the 1954 film Salt of the Earth, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque.

EVIL DEAD BURN to Get Haunted Houses at Halloween Horror Nights
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026


Universal's Halloween Horror Nights announced all-new haunted houses based on Evil Dead Burn, the sixth film in the Evil Dead franchise, bringing the horror sequel to life at its annual event.

Theatrical Press Agent and Author James W. Sapp (AKA Jameson Currier) Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026


Theatrical Press Agent, award-wining Author (Jameson Currier), Independent Publisher devoted to gay literature and later an Artist, died of a sudden heart attack at his home in in Chatham Center, New York.

Mötley Crüe Kicks Off 'The Return of the Carnival of Sins' Tour
by Joshua Wright - Jul 20, 2026


Mötley Crüe launched 'The Return of the Carnival of Sins' tour with an opening night performance, marking the band's return to the road.

Macy Gray and More Set for The Assembly Leamington Spa 100th Anniversary Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026


AGMP Concerts will present a series of performances at The Assembly in Leamington Spa to mark the venue's 100th anniversary, featuring Macy Gray, The Blockheads, Trevor Horn & His Band, Incognito, and The Ordinary Boys.

James Rana To Perform In Classic American Tales Hosted At The Dormer House
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 10, 2026


James Rana will read the first chapter of Vladimir Nabokov’s “Pnin” at The Dormer House in Cape May, NJ.  Every Thursday, Classic American Tales (CAT) presents stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers, with lemonade and homemade desserts also served. 

Review: ROBERT YACKO AT CV REPERTORY at Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre
by June August - Jul 8, 2026


One might think of cabaret artists as veteran performers who leave Broadway and look for gigs elsewhere.  While that might be true, Robert Yacko--a veteran of Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theaters across th country--has put together a fresh 'new show' that brings Broadway with him.  I enjoyed every minute of his collaboration with music director/accompanist Gerald Steinbach. 

TWO GENTLEBOTS OF VERONA to Bring Free Shakespeare in the Park to Culver City
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026


The Actors' Gang will present Two Gentlebots of Verona, a free, family-friendly adaptation of William Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona, from August 1–30, 2026 in Culver City and Burbank as part of its annual Free Shakespeare in the Park for Families series.

POWER OF LOVE Ballet to Open at NYC Center, Celebrating Luther Vandross
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will premiere Power of Love, a newly commissioned ballet choreographed by Jamar Roberts, celebrating Luther Vandross with arrangements by Marcus Miller and Ron Gillyard.

Tony Danza, Linda Eder and More to Perform at 54 Below in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026


Tony Danza returns to 54 Below with his Sinatra tribute show this July, joined by Linda Eder and a packed lineup of Broadway and cabaret stars.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Unveils Programming for New York City Center Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the theater’s mainstage for a five-week holiday engagement. Audiences will experience premieres by contemporary choreographers Jamar Roberts, Yue Yin, and William Forsythe, and more.

IMPROVAGANZA to Return to Edmonton with International Comedy Talent
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2026


Rapid Fire Theatre's IMPROVAGANZA Festival will bring improvisers and comedy acts from across North America to Edmonton's Old Strathcona for four days of performances and workshops.

10 of Liza Minnelli’s Greatest Performances of All Time
by Michael Gioia - Jun 25, 2026


While it’s impossible to choose, BroadwayWorld looks at a handful of the most exciting and entertaining performances by Tony-winning icon Liza Minnelli.

IMPROVAGANZA Festival to Return to Edmonton
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026


Rapid Fire Theatre's annual Improvaganza Festival returns to the Rapid Fire Exchange in Edmonton's Old Strathcona, featuring improvisers from across North America in performances, workshops, and unscripted comedy.

Review: Sullivan Rep's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Shows Sondheim is Worth a Second Look
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 21, 2026


What did our critic think of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Sullivan Rep?

Jerry Seinfeld Coming to Fabulous Fox in St. Louis
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 19, 2026


Jerry Seinfeld brings his newest stand-up routine to The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis on September 19, 2026. Tickets go on sale June 26!

THE FOUR SEASONS Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 15, 2026


Netflix is bringing back the popular comedy series The Four Seasons for an eight-episode third season. The series hails from Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield and is based on the 1981 Alan Alda film.

THE NORMAL HEART 1993 Benefit Reading With Barbra Streisand, Kevin Bacon to Get First Digital Release
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026


Simon & Schuster Audio will release the 1993 Broadway benefit reading of Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART on digital audio for the first time, featuring Kevin Bacon, Stockard Channing, Harry Hamlin, and a rare stage appearance by Barbra Streisand.

North/South Chamber Orchestra to Close 46th Season With Works by Living Composers
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026


The North/South Chamber Orchestra will conclude its 46th consecutive season with a free concert featuring works by composers from France, the Czech Republic, and the United States at Christ & St. Stephen's Church in New York.

Broadway 2026/27: Season Preview: Upcoming Premieres and Star-Studded Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 3, 2026


2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! All eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Original Cast Spooktacular Tour is Coming to Patchogue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026


Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts announced a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, featuring original 'Magenta' actress Patricia Quinn, with a live shadow cast, costume contest, and VIP meet-and-greet available.

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