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This summer, join Shakespeare's Globe for a season bursting with world-class artists, lesser-known classics, and much-loved plays, in two of the most iconic theatres in the world.

For decades, Miss Saigon has occupied contested terrain within the musical theater canon—championed by some as an essential work, scrutinized by others for perpetuating orientalist narratives and reductive stereotypes.

The Theater Project will launch its 2025 New Play Readings series 2pm, Saturday, September 20, at Cranford Community Center's 110-seat theater. Admission is free, with no registration required.    

The Cape Cod Theatre Project has revealed its 31st Season of New Plays, running weekend nights in July from July 3 through July 26 at Falmouth Academy's Simon Center for the Arts. See the lineup and learn more!

Ava Max has officially marked the beginning of a career-defining era with her inspirational and anthemic new single 'Lost Your Faith,' out now and available on to listen to here.

Binge Free Festival, the month-long festival of free shows at Santa Monica Playhouse, returns for the ninth time this February. The Festival will run from February 25 through March 30.

Award-winning folk and roots band Low Lily will celebrate the Winter Solstice with an evening of beautiful wintry, seasonal songs and high octane fiddle tunes at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury, VT. The show will take place on Friday, December 20th at 7:00 PM as part of the Theater's winter series.

 La MaMa, in collaboration with GOH Productions and 55B Productions, proudly presents the U.S. premiere of The Horse of Jenin, written and performed by acclaimed Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada.

4x GRAMMY nominee Kelsea Ballerini has dropped the new single 'First Rodeo' ahead of her new album releasing on October 25th. Get a first listen.

After unveiling his plans for his sophomore album, God Said No, Omar Apollo has announced an accompanying tour, which will commence on August 20th in his home state of Indiana. The God Said No Tour will include 29 dates, with stops in New York City, Boston, Toronto, Houston, and more. Later performances will see Apollo grace iconic venues such as the Greek Theatre and Hollywood Bowl, among others.

Omar Apollo has announced that his sophomore studio album, God Said No, will be released on June 28th via Warner Records. Along with the announcement, Apollo offers a preview of what is to come on the album with the new single “Dispose of Me,” which arrives with an accompanying live performance video of the song featuring a 14-piece ensemble. Listen to the new single!

Discover the 38th Powerhouse Theater Season at Vassar College. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The new rock n' roll-centric play Stereophonic brings the drama of the recording studio to life at Broadway’s Golden Theatre, opening tonight! See what the critics had to say!

Crawlspace: A True Crime Musical with book and lyrics by Jason Spraggins and music by Matt Glickstein is now available for licensing. Learn more about how to license the production here!

Folkies, even the ones with a good dose of country in their sound, tend to create quiet, introspective songs that are designed to pack a subtle but no less potent punch. Revered, multi-talented folk-Americana artist Will Kimbrough doesn’t quite fit that mold, and it is most evident on the 11 tracks that comprise For the Life of Me, his eighth solo album to be released May 3 via Soundly Music.

King's Head Theatre has released details of the forthcoming shows this spring / summer, both at the venue's new purpose built 200-seat Main House, and the intimate and versatile 50-seat Cabaret House. 

Folkies, even the ones with a good dose of country in their sound, tend to create quiet, introspective songs that are designed to pack a subtle but no less potent punch. Revered, multi-talented folk-Americana artist Will Kimbrough doesn't quite fit that mold, and it is most evident on the 11 tracks that comprise For the Life of Me.

Award-winning singer-songwriter John Vento forms a new group, Vento, Ziggy, Hawk & McCarthy, and releases the title track of his 2019 album 'Love, Lust & Wreckage.' This stripped-down, traditional country track features Vento on vocals, Ziggy on acoustic guitar, Hawk on sandblock, and McCarthy on mandolin.

The National have released the official video for “Laugh Track” feat. Phoebe Bridgers, the title track off their surprise new album. The video was directed and animated by Bernard Derriman, director of The Bob's Burgers Movie, with 3D animation by Adam Phillips. Watch the new music video!

Winter Aid Announces 'The Wisp Sings' 10th Anniversary Edition November 10 | Expanded Digital + 10' Vinyl LP. Winter Aid has announced the release of a special 10th Anniversary Edition of their album 'The Wisp Sings' on November 10. The edition will include expanded digital content and a 10' vinyl LP.

Linying has announced her new EP House Mouse will be released on November 17th, 2023, via Nettwerk. She also shared its auspicious lead single “Take Me to Your House,” which unfolds in shimmering textures and shapeshifting melodies as she meditates on longing, hopefulness and elusive connections. 

Tré Burt will release his new album, Traffic Fiction, via Oh Boy Records. He continues to showcase the evolution of his songwriting with the release of “Piece of Me.” Following a European tour supporting Wilco, Tré Burt will play a select number of shows this fall with a full tour planned for early 2024. Watch the music video now!

Join in for a special and poignant evening as we present a one-night-only staged reading of 'The Guys' by Anne Nelson at The Flea Theater, now under new management.

Hannah Farley-Hills for HFH Productions’ multi-award-winning production of Bacon by Sophie Swithinbank has opened to sell-out performances at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The production runs at Summerhall’s Cairns Lecture Theatre until 27 August ahead of transferring to Bristol Old Vic from 12-16 September. Check out production photos here!

We rebuild through deconstruction. By taking apart pre-existing systems, we assemble a framework for the future from the wreckage.  Sore Dream—which features Dylan Walker and Spencer Hazard of Full Of Hell— cobble together elements of noise, electronic, and industrial into a dark, dynamic, and dangerous vision.