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The Show-Off 1978

Opened: April 25, 1978
Closing: July 16, 1978

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THE PRICE to Open at Long Wharf Theatre in Partnership with Legacy Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2026


Long Wharf Theatre announces the full cast for Arthur Miller's THE PRICE in an inaugural partnership with Legacy Theatre. The production features Alexis Camins, Mark Nelson, Carman Lacivita, and Jennifer Lim.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE and THE WIZ to Open Broadway in Akron Spring 2027
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2026


Playhouse Square announced tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL and THE WIZ will go on sale October 21. Both touring Broadway productions will perform at E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron during spring 2027.

Holly Arsenault Wins Papatango New Writing Prize for CHAMBER
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2026


Holly Arsenault's play CHAMBER won the 17th annual Papatango New Writing Prize from a record 1,913 submissions. The production will be co-produced by Papatango and Park Theatre, with Arsenault receiving an £8,000 commission.

TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS Release Music Video for Extended 'Fooled Again'
by Rachel Stone - Oct 20, 2026


The Tom Petty Estate unveiled a music video for the extended, newly mixed version of 'Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)' directed by Alan Bibby and drawn from the band's 1978 BBC performance.

Betty McGuire, Broadway & Growing Pains Star, Dies at 100
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2026


Betty McGuire, who starred in Broadway's Plain and Fancy and played Kate Malone on Growing Pains, has died at age 100.

BMOP to Open 2026-27 Season with Soprano Julia Bullock at Jordan Hall
by Rachel Stone - Oct 14, 2026


Boston Modern Orchestra Project will present its season-opening concert featuring soprano Julia Bullock performing works by Samuel Barber and Matthew Aucoin, along with a world premiere by Anthony De Ritis.

Factory International Reveals 2027 Season With Ian McKellen, Philip Glass, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2026


Factory International has announced its 2027 season, featuring nine UK and world premieres including a mixed reality play with Ian McKellen and a new production of EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH with composer Philip Glass.

TRICKS + TREATS Starring Michelle Dowdy, Jordan Wolfe To Play The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 11, 2026


Cabaret favorites, newlyweds, and Halloween fanatics Michelle Dowdy and Jordan Wolfe will take you on a thrilling musical journey to all things macabre at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Jamie T Releases Sixth Album GHOSTS (100 DAYS OF MORNING), UK Tour in December
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026


Jamie T released his sixth album GHOSTS (100 DAYS OF MORNING) via Polydor Records. The singer will perform solo intimate shows starting in October and will add dates to a nationwide UK tour in December.

Taylor Swift to Perform at Academy Museum Gala Honoring Carpenter, Domingo, Theron
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


Taylor Swift will perform at the Academy Museum's sixth annual gala, which will honor filmmaker John Carpenter, actor Colman Domingo, and actress Charlize Theron. Proceeds support the museum's exhibitions, screenings, and education programs.

Photos: Björk to Release ORKESTRAL Live Concert Experience with Hamrahlíð Choir
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


Björk's concert with Iceland's Hamrahlíð Choir, recorded at Reykjavík's Harpa Concert Hall, will arrive as a physical release across multiple formats.

BJÖRK ORKESTRAL WITH THE HAMRAHLÍÐ CHOIR Live Concert to Arrive on Physical Media
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


Björk's 2021 concert performance with Iceland's Hamrahlíð Choir, recorded at Reykjavík's Harpa Concert Hall, will be released on LP, CD, Blu-ray and DVD, featuring orchestral reimaginings of songs from across her catalogue.

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.

MEN WITHOUT HATS to Bring YOU CAN DANCE IF YOU WANT TOUR to North America
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026


MEN WITHOUT HATS announced a North American tour in support of their new album ON THE MOON, with dates across the U.S., Canada, and Australia.

ON THE RECORDS Book Gathers 80 Musicians' Essays on Hidden Gem Albums
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026


A new book by Brian Beck and Piotr Orlov features essays from 80 celebrated musicians, including Dolly Parton, Erykah Badu, Chris Stapleton, and Jamie xx, highlighting overlooked and beloved albums.

Liberace's Final Performance Piano & Bill Wyman Items Headline Julien's Auction
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026


Julien's Auctions will present over 450 lots of music memorabilia at its PLAYED, WORN, & TORN sale in Nashville, featuring instruments and artifacts from Bill Wyman, Liberace, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, and other legendary artists.

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.

SUNDAYS ON BROADWAY Will Present Four Fall Events at WeisAcres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026


Cathy Weis Projects will present four one-time-only performances this fall featuring choreographers, filmmakers, musicians, and visual artists. The curated evenings take place at the SoHo studio venue with suggested donations benefiting performers.

Mia Moretti Releases CHEF'S KISS RADIO VOL. 1: IBIZA Compilation
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026


Mia Moretti released a 10-track compilation featuring Heidi Lawden, Scarlett O'Malley, HYANNI, and remixes from Radio Slave and MYD, reflecting her summer residency on the White Isle.

Rick Nielsen to Bring CHEAP TRICK Guitar Collection to Benefit Auction
by Rachel Stone - Sep 28, 2026


Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Rick Nielsen will offer more than 300 items including 70+ guitars and stage-worn memorabilia at a benefit auction benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Shall We Dance? A Look at Ballroom Dancing on Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 25, 2026


Broadway has always known that sometimes the best way to tell a story is to put on your dancing shoes. From elegant waltzes and fiery tangos to quicksteps, foxtrots, rumbas and cha-chas, ballroom dancing has found its way into Broadway musicals for generations. Sometimes it's simply part of the spectacle, while other times the act of two characters taking the floor can say more about their relationship than pages of dialogue. With ballroom dancing continuing to captivate audiences on television and beyond, we're taking a spin through Broadway history to revisit some of the shows that have brought the ballroom to the stage.

South Street Seaport Museum to Present Navratri Raas-Garba Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2026


The South Street Seaport Museum and The Culture Tree will host a Navratri celebration featuring Raas-Garba dance, traditional Gujarati music, and instruction from dancer Meha Sedana aboard the historic 1885 tall ship Wavertree.

THE HORROR SHOW and ZOMBIES! to Open at Academy Museum
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026


The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will present two horror-focused exhibitions featuring artifacts and behind-the-scenes content from classic and contemporary films, with galleries exploring Gothic, psychological, science fiction, slasher, religious, and ghost-themed cinema.

Anita Mitchell Shares Apollo 14 Stories in New Memoir
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026


Anita Mitchell recounts her life alongside Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell in a new memoir that explores behind-the-scenes moments from America's space program era.

THE WIZ Will Come to Madison in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026


The Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ will run at Overture Hall in Madison in October. The production features a new cast including Gabby Samone as Dorothy and Bryan DeMond as The Wiz.


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