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Charlie Chuck Marks Fringe Return with I'LL TELL YER THAT! Book Signing

by A.A. Cristi • Aug 17, 2026

Charlie Chuck returned to Venue 45, his first Edinburgh Fringe stage, for a book signing and Q&A celebrating his new autobiography with editor Tim Wilkinson.

Photos: REQUIEM FOR AMERICA to Make U.S. Premiere With White Snake Projects in Boston

by Rachel Stone • Aug 17, 2026

White Snake Projects will present the U.S. premiere of Brent Michael Davids's REQUIEM FOR AMERICA, featuring the Boston Cecilia Chorus, Native American chorus, opera singers, and orchestra at NEC's Jordan Hall.

Photos: Joffrey Concert Group Names Choreographers for Creative Movers Initiative

by Rachel Stone • Aug 16, 2026

Christian Denice and Duncan Lyle were selected as choreographers for the Joffrey Concert Group's Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative, with new works set to premiere at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater.

Classic American Tales to Present Weekly Porch Stories in Cape May

by A.A. Cristi • Aug 13, 2026

Classic American Tales will host weekly readings at The Dormer House and present MARGARET'S DIARY DURING A REVOLUTION at Historic Cold Spring Village in Cape May, New Jersey.

Comedy Works to Celebrate 45 Years in Denver

by A.A. Cristi • Aug 13, 2026

Comedy Works Larimer Square in Denver will mark 45 years with a special performance from Ralph Barbosa, part of a broader anniversary celebration across both club locations.

George Jones 95th Birthday Tribute Set at Nashville Palace

by Rachel Stone • Aug 13, 2026

Nancy Jones hosts a George Jones 95th birthday tribute at Nashville Palace Sept. 13, benefiting Concerts 4 A Cause and MTSU's Jones scholarship.

SAS GROUP's BAD SHOCK Reissue to Launch from Psychic Reader Records

by Rachel Stone • Aug 11, 2026

Psychic Reader Records will reissue Bad Shock, a compilation drawn from 1970s Indonesian hard-rock trio SAS Group's rare debut LP and later recordings, on vinyl and digitally.

Antonia Franceschi Named Artistic Director of New York Theatre Ballet

by A.A. Cristi • Aug 10, 2026

New York Theatre Ballet has named Antonia Franceschi as its permanent Artistic Director following her tenure as Interim Artistic Director, the company's board chair announced.

¡QUE SENTIMIENTO! by Héctor Lavoe to Return to Vinyl for 45th Anniversary

by Rachel Stone • Aug 5, 2026

Craft Latino will reissue Héctor Lavoe's 1981 self-produced album ¡Que Sentimiento! on 180-gram vinyl, marking its first return to print in 45 years with new AAA mastering.

Eureka O'Hara Will Lead DIVINE: BEYOND THE FLAMINGOS! Off-Broadway

by Stephi Wild • Aug 5, 2026

Emmy Award nominee Eureka O'Hara, known for “RuPaul's Drag Race' and HBO's “We're Here”, will step into the pumps of drag icon Divine, leading Divine: Beyond The Flamingos!, a new play written and directed by Donnie.

THE BLUEGRASS ALBUM BAND's Landmark LP to Return Remastered

by Joshua Wright • Aug 4, 2026

Craft Recordings will reissue THE BLUEGRASS ALBUM, the 1981 debut from THE BLUEGRASS ALBUM BAND featuring Tony Rice and J.D. Crowe, remastered on vinyl and digital platforms.

First Cast Set For CATS UK and Ireland Tour

by Stephi Wild • Aug 4, 2026

Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals announced first casting for a new touring production of CATS, set to open at Theatre Royal Plymouth following its Regent's Park Open Air Theatre run.

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.

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.

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.