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Sun Records released a collection of rare and previously unreleased recordings from The Gentrys, produced by Knox Phillips, spotlighting the Memphis band's lesser-known post-1960s era.

The Texas-born country singer known for his hit BLACKLAND FARMER died at home of natural causes, according to Heart of Texas Records president Tracy Pitcox.

From his opening lyrics of “New York, New York,” it was clear that this was a voice of star quality. Shin commanded the stage with a deep, resonant baritone, embellishing the familiar melody with impressive ease

S.E.M. Ensemble, led by Petr Kotik, will perform premieres of electronic works by Michael J. Schumacher and Kotik himself at Paula Cooper Gallery in New York.

Debra Levine's new biography JAZZED examines choreographer Jack Cole's influence on American jazz dance across Broadway and Hollywood, drawing on archival research, interviews, and memoirs.

SFJAZZ will open its 2026-27 season with a September lineup marking centennials for Ray Brown, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis, featuring Christian McBride, Nduduzo Makhathini, and Paul Cornish.

Robyn Hitchcock has released his 25th solo album, marking a milestone in the veteran singer-songwriter's decades-long recording career.

1965, New York City. Trevor Copeland and Arthur Brightman’s romance is against the law. In their secret nightclub act, “Midnight,” they perform love songs in an act of defiance of a world that demands they stay hidden. As tensions rise at the start of a historic movement, Trevor and Arthur are torn between their own surreptitious affair and the oncoming storm of social revolution. What did the critics think?

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.

Riverside Studios announced the full programme for Bitesize Festival VII, featuring over 50 performances across theatre, comedy, cabaret, dance, film, and live music as the venue marks its 50th anniversary.

Much has been written about the proliferation of pop singer-songwriters writing new musicals for Broadway and off-Broadway. Less covered is the trend of pop singers performing on Broadway, which has made for a number of memorable appearances in current and recent seasons. 

BEHIND THE SPOTLIGHT at AMT Theater, a lecture series of interesting info and personal opinions and experiences by three men of the the theater with something to say. Read some highlights of the series

Deep Flight Productions will present an encore engagement of WHO WE BECOME, a program of rarely produced Lanford Wilson one-acts, at Factory Series at the Chain Studio Theatre in New York.

This reimagined staging promises a stirring, four-week theatrical journey that invites today's audiences to rediscover Don Quixote’s timeless quest for hope and inspiration.

The air at New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park is thick with the scent of high-end buffet favorites and the electric hum of a sold-out crowd. The curtain has risen on a revival of the 1960s Broadway classic Cactus Flower, and if the opening week's standing ovations are any indication, Kansas City has another bona fide hit on its hands.

The New York Philharmonic will present free outdoor Concerts in the Parks across all five boroughs, conducted by Elim Chan, featuring Principal Cello Carter Brey in his final NYC solo appearances before retiring after 30 years.

The BBC Proms returns in summer 2026, presenting eight weeks of world-class music from an array of leading orchestras, conductors and soloists from across the UK and around the world.

Musicals and plays based on movies? Many. Based on books? Also plentiful. Based on true stories? Of course. But musicals and plays based on or inspired by magazine articles? These are a rare breed. One recently opened on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre.

Center Theatre Group has revealed twelve productions for the 2026/27 Season. The eight-show One CTG subscription package includes plays and musicals at the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre, including The Turning world premiere and more.

New York Theatre Ballet will present LEGENDS & VISIONARIES April 10–11 at Judson Memorial Church. The program features Merce Cunningham’s How to Pass, Kick, Fall and Run and world premieres by Julian Donahue and Kevin Iega Jeff.

Straz Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 2026-2027 Bank of America Broadway at Straz Center season. The lineup includes Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and more! Learn more here.

ASU Gammage has announced its 2026–2027 Desert Financial Broadway Across America-Arizona Broadway season with a dynamic blend of Tempe premieres, beloved classics, and acclaimed new hits.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America have revealed announce the 2026-27 Broadway in Miami season in the Ziff Ballet Opera House.

Broadway performer Sondra Lee died of natural causes in her New York City apartment at age 97. Throughout her nine-decade career, Lee won awards as a dancer, actor, teacher, author, stage director, playwright, theatre and film consultant and painter.

The LA Phil has revealed the 2026 Hollywood Bowl summer season with performances at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills from June to September 2026.