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O.A.R Releases New Album THREE TINTED WINDOWS

by Rachel Stone • Oct 23, 2026

O.A.R. released the 12-track album THREE TINTED WINDOWS via Ineffable Records as the multi-platinum rock band marks three decades together.

Lawrence Schulman to Discuss I AM JUDY GARLAND in Greenwich

by A.A. Cristi • Oct 22, 2026

Author Lawrence Schulman will present his new coffee-table book I AM JUDY GARLAND: A PHOTOGRAPHED LIFE at the Retired Men's Association of Greenwich, featuring over 400 never-before-seen photographs of the private life of Judy Garland.

BEN FOLDS FIVE to Perform at Florida Theatre April 15, 2027

by Rachel Stone • Oct 21, 2026

The piano-rock trio will perform at the historic Florida Theatre in Jacksonville on April 15, 2027. Tickets go on sale October 23, 2026.

Bianca Marroquín Will Return to CHICAGO as Roxie Hart

by Stephi Wild • Oct 20, 2026

Bianca Marroquín returns to the role of Roxie Hart in Broadway's longest-running American musical at the Ambassador Theatre, bringing over 4,000 performances in the role.

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA to Open MainStage Irving-Las Colinas Season

by Stephi Wild • Oct 20, 2026

MainStage Irving-Las Colinas will present the Broadway version of RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at the Irving Arts Center. The production features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and a new book by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane.

¡CÓMO EL GRINCH ROBÓ LA NAVIDAD! to Make World Premiere at The Old Globe

by A.A. Cristi • Oct 16, 2026

The Old Globe announced the full cast for the world premiere of the fully-staged Spanish-language production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas, directed by James Vásquez and starring Martín Solá as El Grinch.

Reece Weaver Extends Final Run in CHICAGO On Broadway Through November 15

by Stephi Wild • Oct 13, 2026

The Broadway musical CHICAGO extends its Ambassador Theatre run with Reece Weaver continuing in the role of Roxie Hart for a final two-week engagement.

Kalliope Barlis Voted Top Ten Finalist 2026 Ladies Of Laughter Competition

by Marissa Faith Curley • Oct 11, 2026

Building Your Best Inc. has announced that New York City stand-up comedian Kalliope Barlis has been named one of Top Ten Finalists in the 2026 Ladies of Laughter National Competition. She will perform before a panel of industry judges at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Photos: David Benoit to Conduct Vince Guaraldi Holiday Symphony 2026 Tour

by Rachel Stone • Oct 9, 2026

Jazz pianist David Benoit announced a new album featuring orchestral arrangements of Vince Guaraldi's Peanuts scores, with 2026 tour stops in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., New York, and additional cities.

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY to Open at Lone Tree Arts Center

by Stephi Wild • Oct 9, 2026

The Denver Concert Band will present a festive concert program featuring classical favorites, holiday selections, and musical works inspired by paintings and seasonal traditions.

Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton, and More Will Reunite For CHICAGO 30th Anniversary Celebration

by Stephi Wild • Oct 8, 2026

The Broadway company of CHICAGO will celebrate 30 years on Broadway this November, with a special star-studded one-night-only event, featuring original company members Bebe Neuwirth and James Naughton.

Boston Pops to Present A.R. Rahman and THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Concerts

by A.A. Cristi • Oct 7, 2026

The Boston Pops and Keith Lockhart will present concerts featuring the music of A.R. Rahman and The Legend of Zelda at Symphony Hall in May 2027.

Eva Marie Saint, Oscar and Emmy-Winning Actress, Dead at 102

by Rachel Stone • Oct 7, 2026

Eva Marie Saint, an Academy Award-winning actress known for ON THE WATERFRONT and NORTH BY NORTHWEST, died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles. Her career spanned more than 70 years in film, television, stage and radio.

HOW SOON IS NOW? to Play Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre

by Stephi Wild • Oct 7, 2026

The new indie musical HOW SOON IS NOW? will arrive at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre as part of a national tour. Written by Siân Owen and directed by Adam Quayle, the production features a live soundtrack of 1990s indie classics.

Photos: Sheryl Crow to Headline Live On Sunset Free Concert

by Rachel Stone • Oct 6, 2026

Sheryl Crow will headline LIVE ON SUNSET, a free concert on the Sunset Strip featuring Local Natives, Empress Of, Grace Bowers, Doug Locke, and Mia Moretti.

Tiler Peck Will Moderate CHICAGO Post-Show Talkback With Reece Weaver

by Stephi Wild • Oct 6, 2026

Ballet dancer Tiler Peck will moderate a post-show discussion with Reece Weaver, a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and Netflix personality, following a performance of the long-running Broadway musical.

Lawrence Schulman's GARLAND Volume III to Publish via BearManor Media

by Rachel Stone • Oct 6, 2026

Music historian Lawrence Schulman's third volume of critical writings on Judy Garland will collect material written between 2023 and 2028, featuring a foreword by Will Friedwald and an afterword by John Kelsch.

THE LION KING Tickets to Go on Sale for Melbourne Regent Theatre Run

by Stephi Wild • Oct 6, 2026

Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING will become available to the public, ahead of the six-time Tony Award-winning musical's return to Melbourne's Regent Theatre for the first time since 2015.

North Coast Repertory Theatre Will Present TED TALKS AND TALKS

by Nicole Rosky • Oct 3, 2026

An intimate evening with Ted Leitner, the legendary broadcasting voice of the San Diego Padres, Aztecs, Channel 8 Sports, KFMB-AM Radio and more: up-close, un-filtered, and un-scripted – just like he's always been. 'Uncle Teddy' shares hilarious and moving stories about SD sports legends including Tony Gwynn, Jerry Coleman, Junior Seau, Trevor Hoffman, Bill Walton and Ted Williams as he reflects on a 4-decades long career.