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As a birthday surprise for her fans, Grammy Award-winning R&B singer and songwriter Ella Mai drops her new EP, 3. Following her critically acclaimed 2022 album, Heart On My Sleeve, the three-track project introduces a fresh chapter for Mai, reinforcing her signature soulful sound, bringing listeners into a journey of love, connection and self-awareness. Listen to it now!

Singer-songwriter and Broadway alumna Ava Della Pietra is putting a fresh spin on holiday music with her brand new single, “Reindeer Rebellion,” now streaming on all major platforms. The track starts with a gentle, dreamy melody before building into a driving chorus with a thumping bass line and a dynamic and sassy vocal styling flow. Listen to it now!

As usual, the gala concert of the Richard Tucker Music Foundation started off with an interloper from the golden age of opera: Richard Tucker himself, singing Mascagni’s “Addio alla Madre” from CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA. A tough act to follow for those singing live at Carnegie Hall, but happily no one seemed daunted by it. That doesn’t mean everything went smoothly at the gala concert, which is par for the course of the annual event. Despite the prestige of the Richard Tucker Awards, the world doesn’t stop when the Tucker Foundation comes a calling.

Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, known for Abby Cadabby on SESAME STREET, brings her Halloween-themed cabaret show MOONLIGHT MADNESS to Greenroom 42, blending puppetry, music, and comedy for a whimsical experience.

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has set its Broadway dates for the Spring of 2025. The musical will begin previews on April 1 ahead of an April 27 opening night at a theatre to be announced.

Duran Duran have unveiled one of their new bonus tracks on their Danse Macabre - De Luxe album: a cover of ELO's classic 'Evil Woman' - out now on BMG/Tape Modern.

Jim Kierstead has been named as the new President of The York Theatre Company Board of Directors, bringing his extensive experience in theater production to the organization. Learn more about Kierstead and about the position.

Nashville indie-pop artist Libby Tisler unveils her debut six-track EP, Hopping Dimensions, a vibrant celebration of dreams transformed into musical inspiration, perfectly timed just after World Dream Day on September 25.

Tony Award winner Jason Alexander will play Jesus in REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL on Saturday, October 5 at the Whitley Theatre in Hollywood.

After two sold-out performances earlier this year, Maggie Kneip brings her show 'Stuck in a Moment' to Don't Tell Mama on Thursday, September 19th. The show is the truthful story of how unexpected turns in life can leave us feeling stuck for moments and years. Join her for an evening celebrating determination and ultimately her joyful journey toward being unstuck.

Human Potential, the musical project of Andrew Becker, is set to release their anticipated new album, I Write Wedding Songs, on November 15. Now, the band is thrilled to share the lead single, 'Clear Notes For A New National Anthem.'

Nashville-based indie-pop artist Libby Tisler unveils the lyric video for her final single, “Visine,” (released September 4), in preparation of her debut EP Hopping Dimensions — set to drop on Friday, September 27.

Multi-instrumentalist RYAN released a new single, 'Summer Nights,' in memory of his late friend and co-writer Keaton. The song, blending singer/songwriter and acoustic pop, marks the first anniversary of Keaton's passing.

Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!

The highly anticipated third season of the Daytime Emmy nominated series “The Jennifer Hudson Show” is set to return, bringing a renewed focus on positivity, joy, and inspiration to daytime television.

With the fifth season now airing, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars who appear across the five seasons of Only Murders in the Building and how you might know them on the stage.

Back by popular demand! Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” makes its triumphant return to the El Capitan Theatre August 26 – September 2. A special Family Pack offer is available for $75, featuring 4 tickets, 4 24oz Fountain Beverages, and an El Capitan Theatre Collectible Popcorn tin with popcorn and refill.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!

ZACH Theatre has added WAITRESS to complete its 2024-25 season lineup. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Indie singer-songwriter Alex Winston has shared her sophomore album, Bingo! Written over the course of three years during a mercurial period in her life, the album is packed with sonic elements of old school Americana, psychedelia and an untethered wiliness, all anchored by Winston’s assured pop sensibilities. Listen to it now!

Jim Brickman will bring his 'Comfort & Joy' tour to The Bushnell. Discover the details of his upcoming performance and how to get tickets for this musical event.

Unveiling La Davina: Witness the Power and Passion in every facet of MASTER CLASS. Director Liesel Badorrek did cast Lucia Mastrantone as Maria Callas, but Badorrek must have misplaced Mastrantone during rehearsal and managed to resurrect Callas herself. We were magically transported to her Julliard sessions of the early 70’s.

Under the no-nonsense title of Soul Jazz, the album features groove-centric tunes from such masters as Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove, Donald Byrd, Stanley Turrentine, Eddie Harris, Pee Wee Ellis, and John Coltrane, played with infectious vitality by this unparalleled dream band.

The Marsh has announce the inaugural In Front of Your Eyes Performance Festival, running from August 1 to 25, 2024, showcasing a diverse array of live performances.

The soundtrack to Disney and Pixar’s newest film “Inside Out 2” is available now and features all-new score composed by Andrea Datzman. A frequent collaborator of Michael Giacchino, Datzman has contributed to several beloved Disney and Pixar score albums. Listen to the new soundtrack!