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Grammy-winning guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, CGP will perform at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater on his Living In The Light Tour. Tickets start at $39.50.

Klarna presents Latitude Festival has revealed Sir Lenny Henry for an exclusive UK music festival performance as part of its landmark 20th anniversary comedy lineup.

In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more. 

The idea of the concept album took flight at the same time as the idea of the rock musical. A concept album introduces audiences to the score of a musical by deliberately releasing an album of the songs before any live production exists at all. The concept album ostensibly stands on its own terms.

Irish Repertory Theatre will present a two-week extension for the New York Premiere of The Honey Trap by Leo McGann. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Yächtley Crëw, the nation's premier Yacht Rock band, will come to the Palace Theater next month. The nautical-themed night kicks off early with a Salute to Summer Fun Party in the Lobby.

Village Theatre will soon present one of the most romantic musicals ever written: Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon, the first production of the theatre’s 2025-2026 season.

The Lost Gospel of Pontius Pilate concerns itself with the dilemma and fateful decision of a Roman governor. The show comes to Theatre 40 this month. Learn more here!

The Lost Gospel of Pontius Pilate will have its West Coast premiere on Saturday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. The show is written by Michael Punter, original direction by Kristine Lewis, presented by Theatre Forty, and starring Maxwell Caulfield.

Playwrights Foundation will honor Tony and Pulitzer Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang with the 2025 Impact Award in recognition of his theatrical achievements and profound influence on current and rising generations of writers.

Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize? BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!

The Broadway League has revealed the three recipients of the 2024 Broadway League Leadership Awards that were presented during the League’s Annual Meeting. Learn more about the honorees here!

ROCKERS ON BROADWAY – the annual concert raising money for charities that include pre-professional training and scholarships in the performing arts – has announced that Tony Award winner Debra Monk will make a special appearance at its 31st annual event themed “Back in Time” on Monday, October 28 at 8:00 PM at New York's Sony Hall.

Pittsburgh, PA, native Donnie Iris and the Cruisers is coming to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, WV, on Saturday, October 12. 

After a public petition and outcry to dim all the lights of Broadway for some recent passings of stage legelends. All Broadway theatres in New York will dim their lights in honor of Adrian Bailey, Gavin Creel, and Maggie Smith.

Adrian Bailey passed away on September 22, 2024, at the age of 67. In a rare tradition that reflects the magnitude of Mr. Bailey’s impact on the Broadway industry and the community, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of one theater from every Theater Owner on Broadway in his honor. Learn more.

Following on the heels of the acclaimed biopic, Dreamin’ Wild, Emerson will play five shows accompanied by his wife and musical partner, Nancy Sophia.

Desert Daze has shared the daily lineup for this year’s installment. Taking place October 10 - 13, 2024 in Lake Perris, CA, this year features sonically diverse artists from the worlds of psych rock, hip hop, punk, indie rock, electronic, jazz, metal and much more.

Desert Daze returns October 10 - 13, 2024 to Lake Perris, CA – the gathering’s lakeside home since 2018. The lineup includes Main stage performances from Jack White, No Name; Cigarettes After Sex, Alex G; and more.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 7/7/2024.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced jazz programming running at Birdland July 1st - July 14th.

Birdland has announced jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running Birdland June 24th - July 7th.

BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.