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As part of D23 Day at Disneyland Resort, fans were treated to the unforgettable Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration live at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif. Watch the complete concert in this video!

As part of D23 Day at Disneyland Resort, fans were treated to the unforgettable Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration live at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif.

Legendary entertainer, humanitarian and activist Bette Midler has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize. The fundraising event will feature remarks from Cady Shaw and members of the Guthrie family.

Composer Robert Sirota's new album CONTRAPASSOS will feature world premiere recordings performed by the Telegraph Quartet and soprano Abigail Fischer, released on the Azica label.

SUGAR released a 20-minute documentary on the band's history as the U.S. leg of the Love You Even Still world tour opens August 11 in Denver with several sold-out dates to follow.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Florida band THE CADETS, whose members include Chad Matheny of EMPEROR X, signed to Bar/None Records and shared a music video ahead of a retrospective album release.

Beyond The Valley announced its 11th edition lineup, with John Summit leading the New Year's Eve countdown and Black Eyed Peas set for an exclusive Australian performance at Barunah Plains.

Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations. While last week’s column focused on spouses penning shows together, this week is all about blood relatives partnering to write work. 

SOUL ASYLUM has reworked its track Freak Accident for MPLS Unplugged, a live album marking the anniversary of the band's 1993 MTV Unplugged performance.

Beautifully and tenderly directed by Matthew McCray, this ferociously performed and often visually hypnotic intimate production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is such a pleasant surprise, instantly becoming one of Chance Theater's most piercingly emotional new musicals it has ever produced. This vibrant and humanely grounded new production of the 2018 jukebox musical—featuring music from Alanis Morissette—continues performances in Anaheim Hills through August 9, 2026.

Sumerian Comics announced a new graphic novel chronicling the life and legacy of singer JANIS JOPLIN, adding to the publisher's line of music-focused titles.

The 60th anniversary of Janis Joplin's iconic recording of 'Piece of My Heart' is being commemorated with a special event celebrating the late rock legend's enduring musical legacy.

Composer Robert Sirota's 212: Symphony No. 1 is now available on CD, performed by the Manhattan School of Music Symphony Orchestra conducted by George Manahan.

Sarah Uriarte Berry will touch hearts and recall treasured memories during For The Love Of Judy. This will be a lovefest. Uriarte-Berry has starred in five Broadway shows and three Broadway National tours, in the opera house, and concert halls. She received Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for her performances in the Lincoln Center production of The Light In The Piazza. Music Director and accompanist is the renowned Gerald Sternbach of both Broadway and Hollywood.

Nonesuch Records is set to release Natalie Merchant’s Cabinet of Wonder, a digital collection of seventeen songs and accompanying videos from the singer-songwriter’s collaboration with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Chicago Children’s Theatre (CCT).

Broadway and West End alum Elaine Paige has released the second track, ‘August Winds’, from her upcoming new album ‘Miscellaneous Paige’, and the album’s only musical theatre song. Listen to it now.

Find out the best titles to watch in July, including the filmed version of Hadestown the Musical, Disney's live-action reimagining of Moana, and more.

Opera Theatre of St. Louis does luscious justice to A Streetcar Named Desire—André Previn’s operatic adaptation of the Tennessee Williams classic.

Due to continued demand, Celine Dion has added ten new dates to her Paris residency. Celine Dion PARIS 2026 will now play in May 2027 at the Paris La Défense Arena, in addition to her previously announced dates this fall.

Elaine Paige, the musical theatre performer, has released her first single, ‘Only A Lifetime,’ from her upcoming new album ‘Miscellaneous Paige’. Check it out now.

Club Passim in Cambridge, MA will present Jillith Fair, a Pride Month tribute to late singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, featuring performances and stories from Nini Camps, Antje Duvekot, and more.

Alec Baldwin will narrate the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. The award-winning actor and classical music enthusiast joins a special Independence Day weekend program.

Coppell Arts Center announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring eight shows including BEHIND THE LINES: A 9/11 STORY, URBAN SCUBA, VOICES OF ROCK, and ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN: THE MUSIC OF ABBA.

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including Beth Malone (FUN HOME) in a night honoring lesbian icons, Broadway star Stephanie Pope bringing her show to 54 Below for the third and final time, plenty of jazz, and more.