The Sound of Music Live! 2013

Come From Away is the musical we need right now. As political tensions mount, we need to remember the kindness shown by our neighbor Canada during a most critical time for our United States. Director Rick Bumgardner tells us the “spine” of this show is the word “Goodwill.” We would do well to remember the lessons of 9/11, as well as the Golden Rule - Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

This is a production that will make you laugh and cry, that reminds us of both the worst parts of being human and the best most inspiring parts of being human. Come From Away at Theatre Harrisburg is a show you do not want to miss.

Sacramento dream pop band SOFT SCIENCE has released its fifth studio album SAND through Shelflife Records and Spinout Nuggets, exploring relationship breakdowns, recovery, and memory across ten tracks.

Japanese band SIM released its new album HOOMAN AFTER ALL via UNFD, featuring singles FIVE TIMES DEAD, BLINDEYES and FREEZE ME UP. Tickets are on sale now for the HOOMAN AFTER ALL World Tour.

Theatre Now New York is accepting submissions for its 14th annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals, with 10 finalists to be selected for a presentation next spring.

RED DEMON, written by Hideki Noda, will open the Firehall Arts Centre's new season in Vancouver, telling the story of a stranger washed ashore and labeled a demon by a small town.

HERE Arts Center and THE MILLION UNDERSCORES announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of THE KICK INSIDE, a Kate Bush-inspired play conceived and directed by Nicolás Noreña.

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.

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.

The new British musical PRIDE, developed and directed by Matthew Warchus, will transfer to London's Bridge Theatre following sold-out seasons at the Sherman Theatre Cardiff and the National Theatre.

Rick Braun will perform a tribute to Chuck Mangione at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, drawing from his first tribute album honoring the late jazz icon.

Jasmine Amy Rogers (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,)  Ben Levi Ross (Ragtime), and Sam Tutty Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) are the Honored Artists in Theatre.

Keir GoGwilt will lead a concert featuring poet Edgar Garcia, vocalist Mariana Flores Bucio and flutist Wilfrido Terrazas at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, marking the album release of THE ZARABANDA VARIATIONS.

Brightwork newmusic will conclude its Sierra Madre Playhouse residency with a chamber music program inspired by civic life and social change, featuring a world premiere by Hesam Abedini.

MINISTRY has released the single and video for "We Hate" from its upcoming final album, HATE TO GO (TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY), and added Australia's Good Things Festival to its remaining tour schedule.

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present Playwrights' Platform, a live anthology of new short plays, on its outdoor Meadow Stage and in the Black Box Theater as part of its Annual Festival.

HAVOK will headline a 26-date North American tour with Hellripper, Slackjaw and Xoth, opening October 21 in Salt Lake City and closing November 20 at Denver's Gothic Theatre.

The Swedish post-metal band released a slow-burning new track from its upcoming tenth studio album, set for release via RED CRK Recordings.

Butcher Babies announced their new album NIGHTBLOOM, produced by Howard Benson, and released a music video for the single "Blame It on the Wind."

British band Jungle released its new album Sunshine along with a video for the title track, ahead of a global headline tour beginning next month with stops in North America, the U.K. and Europe.

Lakeshore Records released BAD ZOMBIES, a mashup of Billie Eilish's Bad Guy and Crazy Dave's Theme from Plants Vs Zombies, performed by The String Revolution and cellist Tina Guo.

Icona Pop released their new album Ritual and debuted an official visualizer for focus track Hurt, with fall U.S. tour dates now on sale.

We attended Unity Fest Day 2, out at Heritage Landing in Muskegon, Michigan, and although Unity has great Bands and Artists and is a multi-day event, it isn’t just about the music; it is far bigger than that! For over 25 years, the heart behind the Unity Christian Musical Festival has been bigger than music: Unity exists to strengthen and support nonprofit ministries, making an impact across our communities. Nonprofit ministries are given opportunities to connect directly with thousands of festival attendees through on-site booths and relationship-building opportunities during the event.

What does it feel like when doves cry? Broadway is about to find out! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, 42 years to the day since Prince’s legendary film premiered, and three weeks since the album re-entered the Billboard 200, the stage adaptation of Purple Rain will arrive on Broadway later this season. While we await its arrival, catch up on everything there is to know so far!

Emily Johnson / Catalyst will premiere OVERFLOW RADIO, a performance, skill-share, and radio transmission housed in a large quilt installation, at Northrop, University of Minnesota.