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The Lion King's North American tour will end in 2027 after 25 years, making way for a reimagined production from the original creative team.

Sony Pictures Classics will release Louis Clichy's hand-painted animated feature IRON BOY, winner of the Cannes Un Certain Regard Special Jury Prize and multiple Annecy awards.

Mark Wills released the gospel standard "I'll Fly Away" featuring Grand Ole Opry members Ricky Skaggs and Rhonda Vincent from his upcoming GRAND OLE REVIVAL album, recorded live at the Grand Ole Opry Stage.

Maria Corsaro performs music from her 2026 MAC Award-nominated album LOVE MAKES THE CHANGES at Pangea, accompanied by the Gregory Toroian Quartet featuring swing, ballads and bossa style arrangements.

Gina Torres will play Omara Portuondo in Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club, stepping in during Natalie Venetia Belcon's leave this fall.

The National Theatre’s 2027 programme will include eight world premieres alongside much-loved classics, and a unique reach that extends across stages, screens and communities.

Mark Pellington's documentary THIS IS BUZZ chronicles the experimental MTV series that ran for 13 episodes in 1990 and was hosted by RuPaul. The film will screen at theaters across North America with Pellington appearing in person.

Supergrass added UK tour dates in Glasgow, Manchester and London for spring 2027, including a third consecutive night at London's O2 Forum Kentish Town on May 9.

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Place Des Arts?

Music historian and critic Lawrence Schulman will release new titles including a third GARLAND volume and a photographic biography of Judy Garland, with forewords from Will Friedwald and James Fisher.

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will welcome Golden Globe and Olivier Award-winner Rachel Zegler as host of the next “dance along” performance in September.

Supergrass will play a second night at London's O2 Forum Kentish Town on May 8, 2027, adding to a 10-date UK headline tour running April 26 through May 12.

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman will perform at Groove NYC in Manhattan, bringing songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Elton John and Faith Hill to the intimate MacDougal Street venue.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA will open its season at Skyview Concert Hall with pianist Yulianna Avdeeva performing Grieg's Piano Concerto and Beethoven's Symphony No. 6.

PLUTO TV will add free streaming premieres of MEAN GIRLS and SMILE, expand its anime lineup with ONE-PUNCH MAN and KENICHI: THE MIGHTIEST DISCIPLE, and present live sports and Double Feature Fridays.

None of the Above Theatre Company will open its 45th season with the Old Skool Playwrights Festival, running October 6-25 at American Theatre of Actors and featuring staged readings and two works by Robert Liebowitz.

Lawrence Schulman's third volume of critical writings on Judy Garland will collect material written between 2023 and 2028, following two previously published volumes.

Comedian Kurt Schoonraad will bring his one-man show FUNNY SIDE UP to The Capital Empire in Sandton for a single Johannesburg performance following recent Cape Town and Gqeberha dates.

Thomas Søndergård will lead the Minnesota Orchestra in Stravinsky's THE FIREBIRD with video design by Tal Rosner, alongside a new PENTATONE recording featuring Prokofiev's symphonies.

Solo vocalists worldwide have limited time to submit entries for NJPAC's 15th annual competition, with finalists set to perform on the Newark stage this fall.

Greenville Theatre will present TITANIC THE MUSICAL to launch its 101st season, directed by Ahsha Daniels and featuring Craig Smith, Andrew Anderson, Celia Blitzer, John Brigham, Dana Russell, and Rod McClendon.

54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.

José “Candelita” Iglesias made his Broadway debut in Buena Vista Social Club on Thursday. Watch a video of the Major League Baseball veteran and recording artist making his first entrance in the hit musical.

BroadwayWorld looks back at the 2001 Off-Broadway cast of the musical 'Bay Boy,' which included a young Kerry Butler before her star turn as Meredith Parker.

Supergrass will play nine UK headline shows in April and May 2027, including Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester and London. General sale begins Friday, September 4th.