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Rinaldo Alessandrini and Concerto Italiano continue their exploration of 17th century Italian motets with a new disc of works by composer Alessandro Stradella (1643-1682), out on Naïve Classiques on June 21, 2024. The album includes Stradella’s Symphonias in D Major and F Major. Except for Stradella’s Exultate in Deo fideles, all of the motets on the album are world premiere recordings.  

This time, the reader question was: How often have Broadway musicals like The Outsiders been about teenagers?

Maestro James Conlon will be honored by MOLA for his 50-year career in music. The event celebrates his contributions to the industry and his impact on orchestral music.

Phish has announced the premiere of “Oblivion,” the second song released from their forthcoming new album, Evolve. Phish’s first album in over four years, Evolve arrives on Friday, July 12. True to Phish’s unique creative process, the album’s 12 songs were selected from arrangements shaped by the band’s dynamic live performances. Some, like the fan-favorite 'A Wave Of Hope,' have become springboards for Phish's most soaring improvisation. Listen to the new song now!

The Downtown Urban Arts Festival returns for its 22nd season from June 12-29 at Theatre Row.

MCC Theater has announced a special one-night-only public engagement event, Artivist Town Hall, which will take place at MCC Theater.

World Music Institute will co-present the 25th anniversary New York GuitarFestival, and spotlight the wealth of international talent and diverse guitar styles that the festival has brought to NYC for over two decades.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed this weekend. 

The Decemberists have released a new single, “Oh No!” The track, which appears on their forthcoming new album is chock full of The Decemberists most defining characteristics - vibrant storytelling, rich musicality and a cleverness that’s become signature to Meloy’s lyricism. Listen to the single!

BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. In this special edition, we are checking in with the Tony-nominated design collective behind The Outsiders, AMP.

Join KATT WILLIAMS for his HEAVEN ON EARTH TOUR at UBS ARENA in March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Tanglewood has announced additional programs and updates to its 2024 season (June 20–August 31), which celebrate the legacy of Seiji Ozawa and reflect the BSO's commitment as a service organization to advancing the humanities and enriching the lives of Berkshire residents: 

The 2024 Festival D'Avignon will present three plays by American author Jeff Baron, including the world premiere of MR & MME DIEU. Learn how to purchase tickets!

So returning again, John will be touring Australia in  October 24. See him connect with the other side. There will be question and answer sessions and messages from loved ones on the other side and more.

Discover the cast of the Virginia Theatre Festival's musical revue, 50 YEARS AND COUNTING. Celebrating half a century of theatrical excellence, the event promises a memorable performance.

Originally created and conceived by Mark Clements, The Greatest Love for Whitney celebrates the amazing career and legacy of this Grammy Award-winning icon by taking audiences through a journey of her record-setting hits.

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has revealed the cast for the upcoming production of The Last Five Years. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Drive-By Truckers will celebrate their landmark third studio album, Southern Rock Opera, with an expanded new 3xLP edition arriving via New West Records on Friday, July 26. Pre-orders are available now. Southern Rock Opera – Deluxe sees the now-classic double album remixed, remastered, and re-sequenced to include a third LP featuring two sides of additional studio material and live recordings.

​The Joyce Theater Foundation will celebrate the first return of Netherlands-based Introdans to the Joyce stage in over a decade this spring. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Experience the magic of OSL Bach Festival at Carnegie’s Zankel Hall from June 4-25. Enjoy performances from world-renowned artists like Hadelich, Bezuidenhout, and more.

The Paley Center for Media has the esteemed list of honorees for its 2024 Paley Honors. This annual New York gala celebration will salute visionary leaders from across media, entertainment, and business including Michael R. Bloomberg, Ron Howard, and Faiza J. Saeed. This illustrious event will take place on Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 pm at Cipriani 42nd Street.

Vevo, the world's leading music video network, has announced the release of Norah Jones' live performance of 'I Just Wanna Dance,' off her new album Visions. 2024 saw the release of Visions, produced by Leon Michels. Norah explained, 'the reason I called the album Visions is because a lot of the ideas came in the middle of the night or in that moment right before sleep, and this was one of them where you’re half asleep and kind of jolted awake.' Watch the performance now!

On Friday, May 3, Travis and Warner Music Nashville released “Where That Came From” and for the first time in over a decade, the music-loving world was hearing a brand-new song with those unforgettable, signature vocals. Listen to the song now!

Join La MaMa for THE EDGE OF NATURE, a live performance directed by Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning Josh Fox.

Today’s subject Nora Palka is currently living her theatre life at Signature Theatre playing Jeanie in their current production of Hair. The production runs through July seventh in the MAX. Hair is a homecoming for Nora to be sure. She grew up in the DC area and as you will read, credits Signature with her wanting to become a professional performer.