Violinist, composer, and actor Dr. Edward W. Hardy will perform a genre-spanning solo set at Marcus Garvey Park's Richard Rodgers Amphitheater, preceding Classical Theatre of Harlem's Uptown Shakespeare in the Park production of OTHELLO.
The 27th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival, presented by Live the Spirit Residency, will return to Chicago's Hamilton Park with three days of free performances honoring the centennials of Oscar Brown Jr., John Coltrane, and Miles Davis.
Classical Arts Entertainment will present Swan Lake, performed by The United European Ballet Company, at Shea's Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, NY for one performance.
Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA announced five upcoming concerts, including singer/songwriter Zoë Lewis, the Borromeo String Quartet, Balourdet Quartet, Galvin Cello Quartet, and Lenny Williams, Niav Maher & Friends.
New Perspectives Theatre Company will present its 18th annual Meganne George WOMEN'S WORK SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL, featuring six original short plays in two programs at NPTC Studio in Manhattan.
Bay Street Theater announced the cast for its intimate staging of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, led by Kenny Lee and Broadway veteran Maya Days, directed by Artistic Director Scott Schwartz in Sag Harbor.
Kristianne Kurner announced she will leave New Village Arts at the end of the 2026–2027 season after 25 years leading the Carlsbad theater company.
Kansas City Actors Theatre will present INTIMATE APPAREL by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage at the City Stage in Union Station, starring KCAT Ensemble Member Chioma Anyanwu and directed by Teresa Leggard.
Ruthie Scarpino's THE GREAT ESCAPE, a clown and corporeal mime show for ages 6 to 100, will play Mad Horse Theatre in South Portland, with tickets available as a sliding donation at the door.
Hell in a Handbag Productions, marking its 25th year, will present a revival of JOAN CRAWFORD GOES TO HELL, written by David Cerda and directed by Cheryl Snodgrass, at The Clutch in Chicago.
Broadway In Chicago announced four new shows joining its free summer concert lineup at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, including THE WHO'S TOMMY, THE BODYGUARD, DISNEY'S THE LION KING, and HEATHERS THE MUSICAL.
Noah Hill, a member of Australian band Parcels, announced his debut solo album Ok Ok Now via Because Music, alongside new single and music video 'Bye Baby,' with headlining shows in New York and Los Angeles this September.
Irish synthwave trio Tiny Magnetic Pets released 'Lost My Guiding Light (Again)', a reworked version of a fan favorite, ahead of their upcoming 'Astralux' EP, which includes remixes by producer Paul Dakeyne.
Duain Richmond, known for portraying Fela Kuti in the Broadway production FELA!, has formed Sacred Noise Unknown (SNX), an LA-based musical collective featuring members of Antibalas, La Misa Negra, Buyepongo, and more.
Reverie Theatre Group will present a free production of HAMLET at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum in New Bedford, MA, set in a present-day American South Baptist church and directed by Omar Laguerre-Lewis.
Eastman School of Music has unveiled its 2026-27 season, featuring more than 1,000 performances celebrating America250. Highlights include appearances by Emanuel Ax, Chanticleer, Chris Thile, Aoife O'Donovan, Alarm Will Sound, and Irvine Arditti, alongside fully staged productions of Candide and Hänsel und Gretel.
San Diego State University's New Musical Initiative selected THE DEATH OF DESERT ROSE, by Jessica Kahkoska and Elliah Heifetz, for a two-year development process culminating in a fully staged world premiere production.
Town Hall Theater in Middlebury, VT will present Reggae Night, an evening of live reggae music at the historic venue on Merchant's Row. Food will be available for purchase from a Taste of Abyssinia, and a bar and lemonade stand will be on site for concertgoers of all ages.
Sarasota Orchestra and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will present SUMMON THE HEROES, a benefit concert marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, with proceeds supporting four local first responder charities.
Town Hall Theater in Middlebury, VT will present free outdoor concerts featuring Atom & the Orbits and a Block Party with Billy Wylder, DJ Serena Kim, and surprise guests as part of its Five Fridays Concert Series.
Blue Man Group announced its first-ever holiday production, A NEW HOLIDAY SURPRISE, with a limited engagement at the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston, featuring classic holiday music performed on the group's custom instruments.
Lil Baby has released a music video for 'Dead Fresh,' a new single produced by Pharrell Williams, continuing the rapper's run of high-profile collaborations.
Burbage Theatre Co announced its 15th season, subtitled 'Past is Prologue,' featuring five plays at its Pawtucket, RI home, kicking off with MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING directed by Stephen Thorne.
Casa Mañana Theatre in Fort Worth announced flexible Mini-Plans for its upcoming season, offering two- to four-show subscription packages featuring AIN'T TOO PROUD, FROZEN, and two children's productions.
Eric Baker & Friends will present a Huey Lewis and the News tribute at Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel, IN, featuring classics like The Power of Love and Heart of Rock & Roll.
