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SONORAN SOUNDS Book to Chronicle Arizona's Music Legacy
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026


Josh Crutchmer's upcoming book will trace Arizona's contributions to rock, folk, country and punk, from Mill Avenue's post-grunge scene to Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers and Jimmy Eat World.

Olivia Dean Discusses Perfectionism, Fame in WSJ. Magazine Cover Story
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026


Olivia Dean spoke with WSJ. Magazine about her early career struggles, meeting Stevie Wonder, and overcoming self-doubt as the outlet's Women's Fall cover star.

Photos: New York Philharmonic to Tour Europe with Gustavo Dudamel, Oct. 9-22, 2026
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026


Gustavo Dudamel will lead the New York Philharmonic on a European tour from October 9-22, 2026, with stops in Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Berlin, Hamburg and Vienna, marking his first tour as music director.

UNDER THE JELLO MOLD To Be Performed At Theatre 40
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 25, 2026


UNDER THE JELLO MOLD is a too-crazy-to-not-be-true story tells about the end of Jennie's mother's life, The title refers to the unusual place Jennie's mom hid her end-of-life instructions; it turned out, she was also hiding a secret.

COME FROM AWAY to Open Syracuse Stage's 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026


​​​​​​​Syracuse Stage will begin the 26/27 subscription season with “Come From Away,” an inspirational, crowd-pleasing musical about community, connection and simple acts of kindness.

CRYBABIES to Bring THE SCARING to Soho Theatre After Edinburgh Run
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026


Sketch trio Michael Clarke, James Gault and Ed Jones will bring their acclaimed show THE SCARING to Soho Theatre's Main House, following a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Maxim Chlumecky, Nathan Levy, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer & Ruthie Ann Miles Will Lead THE FANTASTICKS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2026


Second Stage Theater just announced complete casting for the upcoming Broadway premiere of THE FANTASTICKS, directed and  choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.  The company of THE FANTASTICKS will feature Maxim Chlumecky (Appropriate, Harry Potter and the Cursed  Child) as The Boy (Matt), Kevin del Aguila (Some Like It Hot, Frozen) as The Man Who Dies (Mortimer), David  Patrick Kelly (Once, The Warriors) as The Old Actor (Henry), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Spamalot, Beetlejuice) as Matt’s Mother (Mildred Hucklebee), Nathan Levy (& Juliet, Aladdin) as The Boy (Lewis), Ruthie Ann Miles (Sweeney Todd, The King and I) as Lewis’ Mother (Bessie Mae Bellomy), Zane Phillips (“The Comeback,” “Mid Century Modern,” Fire Island) as The Narrator (El Gallo), and Ahmad Simmons (Illinoise, Hadestown) as The  Mute. Mr. Phillips will be making his Broadway debut.  

Jim James Shares LOST CHILD Single, Sets Solo Tour Starting Nov. 28
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026


Jim James released the single and video for "Lost Child" ahead of his solo album WOWED OUT, out Friday, August 28. His acoustic headline tour opens November 28 in Louisville, KY.

A NIGHT OF CHILLS & THRILLS to Bow at The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2026


Bethany Livers and Logan Baxter, teenage performers who met at a summer intensive, will co-produce their first cabaret, A NIGHT OF CHILLS & THRILLS, at The Green Room 42.

Jada Kingdom and Shaneil Muir Release New Single "TEARS"
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026


Jada Kingdom and Shaneil Muir released a dancehall ballad titled TEARS, produced by Yo Christon, blending rock elements with themes of heartbreak and self-worth.

Feature: luke Combs’ Category 10 Invites Fans to Leave Their Mark on Las Vegas
by Debbie Hall - Aug 25, 2026


Las Vegas is getting a new country-music destination from one of the genre’s biggest stars, and Luke Combs is giving his fans a chance to become part of the experience before the first note is played.

THE DETECTION CLUB: BritBox Casts Miles Jupp, Bryony Hannah, Cara Theobold
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026


BritBox has cast Miles Jupp, Bryony Hannah and Cara Theobold as G.K. Chesterton, Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers in THE DETECTION CLUB, a 10-part mystery drama now filming across the West Midlands.

Banshee Brass Quintet to Return to Clonmel for Culture Night Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026


FINDING A VOICE will present Banshee Brass Quintet at the Main Guard in Clonmel, featuring the world premiere of Aliayta Foon-Dancoes's TILT alongside music by Florence Price.

Review: The Rise and Fall of “Jesusmania” in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Caryl Kristine Guillermo - Aug 23, 2026


Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s fully sung-through rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar finally arrives in Singapore, feeling more like a rock concert than ever.

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Ovation Theatre
by Edmund Whelan - Aug 22, 2026


Amid the heat and haze of Bakersfield emerges a spine-shivering show of human connection, compassion, and camaraderie. One of the first community theatre productions of Come From Away brings out the best of humanity (and Bakersfield) on stage.

Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Regent On Broadway
by Neil Brewer - Aug 22, 2026


Family-friendly entertainment that appeals across a wide range of ages

Tee Grizzley Announces New Album THEY FORGOT, Shares BACK INA YAMS Video
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026


Tee Grizzley has announced his new studio album THEY FORGOT and released the single and video for BACK INA YAMS, following his track NO EFFORT 2.

Lizz Wright, Kenny Banks Sr. Release "Amazing Grace" From NEARNESS
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026


Jazz vocalist Lizz Wright and pianist Kenny Banks Sr. released a blues rendition of "Amazing Grace," the latest single from their upcoming duo album NEARNESS on Blues & Greens and Candid Records.

Beautiful Skeletons Release New Album PULSE/LINE/SCAR via WURMgroup
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026


Alternative metal band BEAUTIFUL SKELETONS has released its new album PULSE/LINE/SCAR, produced by Ulrich Wild, and premiered a music video for the track Myrkur.

HARD CORE SYMPHONY to Bring Lil' Kim's Debut Album to Kings Theatre
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026


Lil' Kim will perform a one-night orchestral tribute to her album HARD CORE at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, joined by Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra.

Billy Strings Shares New Song 10,000 MILES FROM A FRIEND
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026


Billy Strings released the track ahead of his upcoming album SO MUCH FOR GOODBYES, produced with T Bone Burnett and set for release via Reprise Records.

Sam Blakeslee to Release NEW BLOOD Album on Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026


Trombonist, composer, and educator Sam Blakeslee will release a new album, NEW BLOOD, recorded with the Sam Blakeslee Large Group, on Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records.

Beautiful Skeletons to Release PULSE/LINE/SCAR Album via WURMgroup
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026


Alternative metal band Beautiful Skeletons will release its new album Pulse/Line/Scar, produced by Ulrich Wild, alongside a music video for the track Myrkur.

David Nail Releases New Album FLOWERS, First Full-Length in a Decade
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026


David Nail has released FLOWERS, a personal album co-written and produced by Anderson East, marking the Nashville singer/songwriter's first full-length project in ten years.

DIONÉE to Release MILLE-FEUILLES, HASA to Drop STREIK Album
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026


Canadian trio Dionée will release the post-rock and spiritual jazz album MILLE-FEUILLES on blue vinyl, while German band Hasa will issue STREIK, blending funk, reggae, and jazz with Swabian dialect lyrics.

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