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Steve Martin and Martin Short hit Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts Jan. 16, 2027, with Jeff Babko and The Steep Canyon Rangers. Get tickets now!

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Classic Stage Company has added a second benefit concert performance of Rags, featuring a book by Joseph Stein, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and revised book by David Thompson.

American Songbook Association and Cabaret Scenes will present their sixth annual gala honoring songwriters Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire at New York's Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.

Performances begin later this week at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre for the Broadway premiere of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play written by Tony Award nominee Jocelyn Bioh, and directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Whitney White. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles and learn more about the new play.

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play is now playing on Broadway from Manhattan Theatre Club. Meet the cast of the play, which is now in previews.

The 1986 Studio in Brooklyn will host the U.S. premiere of a Hebrew-language chamber opera by Alexander Manotskov, directed by Emiliia Kivelevich, blending Western, Indian, and Persian musical traditions.

Being Alive will mark four decades of HIV/AIDS support with a fundraising reception at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, featuring Morgan Fairchild, Bruce Vilanch, and a performance by Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kerry Butler, and Laura Bell Bundy.

The 10-disc collection compiles Kim Carnes' recordings for A&M, EMI America and MCA, featuring rare 12-inch dance mixes, bonus duets and a limited autographed print edition.

The Scottish pop band released a previously unheard track from recordings made in the 1980s, paired with archival concert footage, ahead of a Slumberland Records release of the material.

George Michael Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment announced an 18-track live album from the Faith Tour, recorded in Paris in 1988, arriving alongside a companion concert film in North American cinemas.

Fritz Lang's film noir SCARLET STREET, starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett and Dan Duryea, will make its UK 4K UHD and Blu-ray debut as a limited edition dual format release from Eureka Entertainment.

First Look Buffalo Theatre Company will present its New Play Reading Festival at Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center in Williamsville, featuring readings by Playwright Wing members and a guest playwright.

London Records has reissued Bananarama's TRUE CONFESSIONS across multiple formats, marking four decades since the album and single VENUS propelled the group to global chart success.

Hooters founding member Eric Bazilian premiered a video for his solo song "Better Times," filmed in Sweden and written for WXPN's Philly Anthems series.

A CERTAIN RATIO has released two anniversary editions, THE JOY OF SEXTET and FORCE MAJEURE, via Mute, marking milestones for the band's Sextet and Force albums.

The restored 4K film of QUEEN's 1986 Budapest stadium concert, featuring Freddie Mercury's final filmed live performance with the band, will screen exclusively in IMAX theaters for two days.

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive will launch their No Speed Limit Tour, which hits the road across the U.S. The trek sees founding member Randy Bachman revving up again with BTO. BTO's No Speed Limit Tour will include a stop at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

Sydney Theatre Company announced the full cast for its world-premiere production of WHISPERING JACK: THE JOHN FARNHAM MUSICAL, starring Michael Paynter, Bonnie Anderson and Ben Hall at Roslyn Packer Theatre.

GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Richard Elliot will perform at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, with tickets set to go on sale this week.

South Coast Repertory will present a new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's INTO THE WOODS on the Segerstrom Stage, directed by Peter Rothstein, marking the musical's 40th anniversary.

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.

Tickets went on sale for Janet Jackson's live performance at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, to be filmed for CONTROL 40 — The Airtab Music Movie, marking the album's 40th anniversary.

Classic Stage Company will present a one-night-only benefit concert performance of Rags, featuring a book by Jospeh Stein, music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.