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Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA celebrated its 40th anniversary in London's West End today, October 9, with a special gala performance at His Majesty's Theatre, featuring an appearance by original Phantom Michael Crawford. See photos and video from the celebration.

THE COMMUNARDS' 1986 hit receives a fresh remix from HORSE MEAT DISCO, marking the song's 40th anniversary with a 10-track CD single featuring additional remixes and rarities.

DEF LEPPARD and GOO GOO DOLLS announced a 45-date North American tour running March 2 through July 2, 2027, with special guests THE STRUTS. Tickets go on sale October 16 at Livenation.com.

DEF LEPPARD announced a 45-date North American tour kicking off March 2 and running through July 2, 2027, with GOO GOO DOLLS and THE STRUTS. $1 from each ticket sold will benefit City of Hope cancer research.

The Boston Pops and Keith Lockhart will present concerts featuring the music of A.R. Rahman and The Legend of Zelda at Symphony Hall in May 2027.

Veteran guitarist and singer-songwriter J.P. Reali released the politically charged single Obvious Reflections, a reggae-infused track originally written four decades ago that addresses social and economic inequities.

SLAYER will release a limited-edition liquid-filled vinyl edition of REIGN IN BLOOD, marking 40 years since the Gold-certified thrash metal album's original release. The special zoetrope 1LP is filled with crimson-red liquid and available exclusively through Sound Of Vinyl.

Her memory will forever be a blessing to me and so many others. We see that beginning. Sills sent me a message about Flo that was part description of the woman and part letter to her. Rather than cut it, I will leave you with it in its entirety:

QUEEN BUDAPEST, the final filmed performance by the band with Freddie Mercury, opens in cinemas and IMAX. The concert was filmed in 1986 at Budapest's Népstadion and marks the 40th anniversary of the first Western stadium rock show behind the Iron Curtain.

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.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will be filmed for the first time at its original London home, His Majesty's Theatre, in front of a live audience, and released internationally in cinemas in 2027.

Resonance Records will release a newly discovered 1976 live recording of saxophonist Clifford Jordan performing with pianist Al Haig, bassist Wilbur Ware, and drummer Kenny Clarke at Chicago's Jazz Showcase.

Reba McEntire's personal collection of stage-worn gowns, jewelry, boots, and memorabilia will be auctioned to benefit The Reba McEntire Fund supporting local and national nonprofits.

When 'The Phantom of the Opera' opened 40 years ago at His Majesty’s Theatre in the West End, there were quite a few elements that may have been different from the show we all know today.

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.

Music director Rose Van Dyne talks LABYRINTH IN CONCERT, the live concert experience bringing David Bowie’s beloved songs—and Jim Henson’s fantastical world—to a new generation.

Julien's Auctions will present an auction of Paul Reubens' career archive, including the iconic gray suit, bicycles, puppets, and props from PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE and PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE, at The Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles.

Pianist Kris Davis, saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, and drummer Tyshawn Sorey will perform at Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts as part of its 2026-27 jazz programming.

Martin Moran's world premiere solo work, directed by Seth Barrish, opens at The Barrow Group. The third installment in Moran's autobiographical trilogy follows the OBIE Award-winning THE TRICKY PART and Lucille Lortel Award-winning ALL THE RAGE.

Julien's Auctions will present Paul Reubens' historic collection including the iconic gray suit, bicycles, puppets, and memorabilia from PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE and related productions at The Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles.

Malthouse Theatre will present eight productions for its 2027 season, seven of them world premieres by Australian creators. The lineup marks artistic director Dean Bryant's first full season with the company.

An early tableau in Robert Chesley’s 1986 play Jerker involves a character masturbating to a generic message on his answering machine. It’s not the last masturbation scene in the play – which was once the subject of an obscenity-related censorship attempt on Californian radio – nor is it the last time we’ll see a scene of sexuality defined by separation and anonymity.

Classic Stage Company presented the first of two benefit concert performances of Rags, featuring a book by Joseph Stein, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and revised book by David Thompson. See photos!

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