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Chicago punk legends Smoking Popes have preceded the release of their new full-length studio album with a non-album single called “Allegiance,” an incendiary protest song with guest vocals from Scott Lucas of Local H. Listen to it now.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their album Born To Quit, Chicago punk legends Smoking Popes will tour the U.S. playing the album in its entirety along with songs from their upcoming new album Lovely Stuff and favorites from their catalog.

On the heels of what would have been Tina Turner's 85th birthday (Nov. 26), the City of Brownsville and the Friends of the Delta Heritage Center have announced the official start of a fundraising effort to erect a six-foot bronze statue of 'The Queen of Rock and Roll' in the city of Brownsville, where the young Tina (Anna Mae Bullock) grew up.

Ukrainian Contemporary Music Festival has revealed its 2025 festival 'Letters and Notes' at the Dimenna Center in New York City. See full programming and see how to purchase tickets.

Janet Eilber was a high school senior at Michigan’s Interlochen School for the Arts when she first crossed paths with modern dance legend Martha Graham (1894–1991). After auditioning for Graham, the dancer and actor attended the Juilliard School at Graham’s recommendation, and subsequently joined the doyenne’s eponymous dance company where she became a soloist at age 21, dancing many of the roles made famous by Graham.

Marc A. Scorca, President/CEO of OPERA America, has announced his retirement after 33 years of leadership.

KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ at 54 Below, with dates in Chicago this week, is a solid show by a musical pro and her long-time music director at the piano.

Bobby Flay has signed a new exclusive multi-year deal with Food Network. The culinary icon will continue to take an active role in the development and production of his own series through his Rock Shrimp Productions. 

Boublil and Schönberg’s musical, MISS SAIGON, will embark on a new major UK tour beginning next year. This production will open at the Newcastle Theatre Royal in October 2025. Check out the full tour schedule here!

On Monday, December 9, 2024, 7:30pm, The New School's College of Performing Arts – Mannes, Jazz, Drama, will present the Mannes Orchestra led by conductor David Hayes, at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall.

Vancouver shoegaze band MOVIELAND released the single 'I Relate' as part of 604 Records' re-release series, 604 Decades.

Discover the winners of the 2024 UK Theatre Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in British theatre. Find out which productions and artists were honored this year.

NYU Skirball’s Winter/Spring 2025 season will feature Robert Wilson, Isabelle Huppert, Florentina Holzinger, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

If you’re a fan of the 1962 feature film “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?” and eager to learn more about the story that inspired the cult classic, then you may want to head to The Company Theatre in Norwell, now through October 27, for “Baby Jane.”

“30 Days of Disney” will return in November of 2024 with themed weeks that make it easy to kick back and enjoy the magic of Disney with friends and family. The programming event features a lineup of beloved films from the entire Walt Disney catalog, including Disney Animated classics, Disney-Pixar films, and modern fan favorites. Take a look at the full lineup!

Carlisle Theatre stages To Kill a Mockingbird with an emphasis on understanding the past, to inform the present and, more importantly, to work to create a more just and equitable future.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

90.9 WGUC will broadcast Cincinnati Opera’s 2024 Summer Festival on Sunday evenings in November, featuring performances from the renowned festival. Learn more about the festival and see how to tune in!

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Dame Maggie Smith has died at age 89. Perhaps best known for her screen roles in the Harry Potter film series and Downton Abbey, Smith also had several stage credits to her name, and won a Tony Award in 1990.

Carnegie Hall announced the American Composers Orchestra will perform The New Virtuoso: Borders on October 30, featuring works by contemporary composers exploring themes of cultural and musical boundaries.

With Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Rauw Alejandro, Sabrina Carpenter, Anitta, KAROL G, LL COOL J and Shawn Mendes, and more slated to appear, find out who is nominated, presenting, performing, hosting, at the VMAs here.

Liz Diamond, Jonathan Parker, and Barbara Whitman have been announced as new members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Board of Trustees, bringing their extensive experience to the organization.

Dennis Mashevsky (pictured) is producing the premiere of Completeness at Los Angeles’ brand new Eastwood Performing Arts Center, opening Friday, September 20, 2024. Read our interview!

Latino Theater Company and Mexico’s Organización Secreta Teatro will present the U.S. premiere of A Girl Grows Wings. Learn how to purchase tickets.