We Will Rock You - 2023 - West End Articles Page 1

Emei released the 2-pack NIGHT AT THE OPERA: INTERMISSION via Atlantic Records, featuring the new single "Regularly Scheduled Program." The North American headline tour concludes in Los Angeles.

Musician and actor Rivkah Reyes released the power-pop single "Ugly Cry," co-written by Jesse Aicher, ahead of her debut EP FAN FAVORITE. The SCHOOL OF ROCK bassist will perform release shows across multiple cities.

New York Festival of Song will present THIS NOW NAKED LIFE, a program of contemporary vocal works curated by pianist Nathaniel LaNasa, featuring world premiere selections from composer leiken's I HAVE BEEN THE BLUE SALMON.

Australian pop-punk band ALL HOURS released the single 'Everything In Between,' examining a toxic relationship built on lies. The track appears on their debut album, produced by Tom Denney and Troy Brady.

BEARTOOTH confirmed as headliner for the second main stage at Sonic Temple Festival in Columbus, Ohio on May 15, 2027. The band will also launch the U.S. leg of their PURE ECSTASY World Tour starting November 11.

Country artist Waylon Hanel paid tribute to George Jones with his second single from forthcoming EP PRICE OF SMOKES, arriving digitally alongside a hometown release party in Michigan.

Country star Aaron Tippin teams with Sam Grow for a re-recorded version of his 1993 hit MY BLUE ANGEL, with an accompanying music video addressing the fentanyl epidemic.

She is as fascinating as she is original, and The Beechman has her for one night every month... thank goodness.

Saxophonist-composer Johannes Enders will release his new album PHANTOM HAPPINESS, featuring pianist Rainer Böhm, bassist Doug Weiss, and drummer Jorge Rossy on Enja Records.

Costume designer Suzette Guilot-Snider, who created TWISTED SISTER's iconic stage looks, will be inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame as the first costume designer to receive the honor.

54 Below will present Broadway and cabaret artists next week, including Tony and Grammy winner John Lloyd Young performing SONGS FROM THE ROAD and Tony nominee Jenn Colella.

U2 announced a world tour supporting their album CARNAVAL DE LUZ, with dates set for Mexico City, São Paulo, and Buenos Aires starting February 23, 2027, with Beck as support. Europe and North America dates are forthcoming.

Vancouver indie songwriter Drew Tarves, performing as young friend, released "Michael Wakes Up," the final single from his album NEW ENTERTAINMENT, due November 6th via Nettwerk. The Hard Rock Tour kicks off November 4th in Vancouver, with additional dates in Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto on sale now.

Composer David T. Little announced season highlights including the New York premiere of WHAT BELONGS TO YOU at NYU Skirball, a 20th-anniversary release of SOLDIER SONGS by Opera Philadelphia, and new productions of DOG DAYS and JFK across North America and Australia.

THE CHURCH released two new singles ahead of their upcoming album LACUNA. The tracks showcase the band's ability to blend genres while maintaining their signature psychedelic dreampop sound.

GatherNYC will present its 2026–2027 season at Jazzcultural, a new Manhattan listening room, featuring 31 weekly Sunday concerts. The series founded by cellist Laura Metcalf and guitarist Rupert Boyd will include classical performances, spoken word, and silence.

Spanish alt-rock band ARDE BOGOTÁ released its new album MANUFACTURAS DEL CLUB DE LA GENTE SOLA and announced U.S. tour dates in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami.

Factory International has announced its 2027 season, featuring nine UK and world premieres including a mixed reality play with Ian McKellen and a new production of EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH with composer Philip Glass.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts announced CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE will recreate LED ZEPPELIN II note-for-note, alongside the return of ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN: A TRIBUTE PERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN & THE WORKS.

COLD WAR KIDS released "Jesse Latour," a newly recorded track from their ROBBERS & COWARDS era, ahead of the 20th anniversary edition arriving via UMe. The expanded release includes four completed songs and six live recordings from 2007.

Shania Twain released the deluxe edition of her seventh studio album, LITTLE MISS TWAIN – THE PLACES I'LL GO, featuring six additional songs including three new tracks and a collaboration with The Milk Carton Kids.

Celtic folk duo Lo & the High Road released their 14-track sophomore album STANDING STONES, which explores darker themes in Greek mythology and history while incorporating traditional Scottish and Irish melodies.

Australian pop-punk band ALL HOURS announced their debut album EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN, produced by Tom Denney and Troy Brady. Two singles, 'Let Me Go' and 'Forever Meant Nothing,' are now streaming.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that following a sold-out developmental run last year, A Kidman Carol will open Off-Broadway this holiday season starring three-time Tony Award-nominee and Olivier Award-winner Marla Mindelle as Nicole Kidman and Drama Desk Award-nominee Josh Sharp as Cate Blanchett. Written by Kevin Zak and directed by Skylar Fox, the production will play a limited, 6-week engagement at New World Stages beginning Monday, November 16 with an official opening on Monday, November 30. 

BroadwayWorld spoke with Hastie ahead of Operation Mincemeat’s Canadian premiere to discuss the record-breaking musical and its journey from a 77-seat fringe venue to selling out large theatres around the world.