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Photos: THE OAK RIDGE BOYS to Release New Album BURIED TREASURES
by Rachel Stone - Sep 2, 2026

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS will release a new album via Lightning Rod Records, with the title track "Buried Treasure" out now and pre-orders open.

Martha Graham Dance Company to Present 2026-27 Season and Global Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026

Martha Graham Dance Company will present masterworks, new commissions, and Lamentation Variations while touring the US, Canada, England, Spain, Mexico, and China.

Martha Graham Dance Company Unveils 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026

The Martha Graham Dance Company will continue its centennial celebration with its 2026-27 season, marking the culmination of GRAHAM100. The season will feature Martha Graham masterworks, new commissions and Lamentation Variations, and more.

SHUCKED Will Launch Second North American Tour in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026

Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy, will launch a second national tour across North America in January 2027. Learn more about the tour here.

NEEDTOBREATHE Adds Additional Cities to 'The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025

Due to overwhelming demand, the award-winning, multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE has added additional cities to their “Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour.”

Listen: Stella Cole Shares New Rendition of 'Till There Was You' From Upcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 27, 2025

Rising vocalist Stella Cole has announced her highly anticipated album, It’s Magic. The first single, a tender of The Music Man's “Till There Was You,' is available now. Listen to it here.

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Tour to Present Additional Dates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

TheaterWorksUSA has revealed new dates for the tour of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, following its successful run in Chicago. The tour will visit cities including San Diego, Salt Lake City, and Milwaukee. Learn more!

New Dates Added to TheaterWorksUSA's Tour of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

New dates have been added to TheaterWorksUSA’s tour of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, including stops at the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia, Studebaker Theatre in Chicago, Curran in San Francisco, and Paramount Theatre in Austin. Learn how to purchase tickets!

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL and CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL to Launch National Tours
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2024

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL and CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL will embark on national multi-week engagements during the 2024-2025 season. Learn how to purchase tickets.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH 'THE CHANGE' Will Embark on a New Tour This Year
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change' will embark on a new tour this year beginning on the East Coast of the U.S., followed by more than 50 cities across the United States and Canada.

KENNY WAYNE SHEPARD: DIRT ON MY DIAMOND TOUR Comes To To Perform At Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, February 7
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2023

Kenny Wayne Shepherd announces tour dates in support of upcoming album, 'Dirt On My Diamonds, Vol. 1.' Listen to his latest single, 'Sweet & Low.' Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will perform at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on February 7, 2024. Tickets on sale Friday, September 22.

New Cast Set For National Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

Casting has been announced for the next season of the Olivier Award-winning production of Regents Park Open Air Theatre’s Jesus Christ Superstar. Learn more about the non-equity tour here, and find out who is leading the cast!

BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is Coming to The State Theatre November 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2021

The State Theatre will welcome the touring company of BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical on Sunday, November 21st! Show time is 7:00PM. Show time is 7:30PM. Tickets range from $59 - $69 and are on sale now!

National Tour of BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Returns in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2021

The production will hold technical rehearsals and performances at Chicago's CIBC Theatre (November 2-7, 2021) before embarking on its 2021-22 North American Touring season. Casting will be announced later.

Yehezkel Lazarov, Maite Uzal and More to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2021

Following an 18-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Israeli theatre and film star Yehezkel Lazarov, will lead the show’s triumphant return as Tevye in the Fiddler on the Roof North American Tour.  Full casting and upcoming tour dates have also been announced. 

East Texas Symphony Orchestra Reschedules Fall 2020 Concerts to Spring 2021
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2020

The East Texas Symphony Orchestra's Board of Directors voted yesterday to reschedule its September and November subscription concerts to the spring of 2021.

Los Vivancos To Participate In 'The World's Best On CBS' And Perform At Overture
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2019

The dance company Los Vivancos, made up of brothers Aaron, Elias, Cristo, Judah, Josua and Israel, will be presented as contestants in the first edition of "The World's Best," an American TV show that seeks new talent all over the world. Next Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. CST, the audience will be able to enjoy the performance of Los Vivancos on this prime-time show. Will they go to the second phase of the talent show?

Michael McDonald Sets Co-Headlining Summer Tour Dates With Chaka Khan
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 5, 2019

Singer/songwriter and five-time Grammy Award winner Michael McDonald is set to hit the road this summer for a co-headlining U.S. tour with R&B legend Chaka Khan. Tour highlights include performances at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and Chicago's Ravinia Festival. Prior to the start of the tour with Chaka Khan, McDonald will headline a number of venues including the Fountainebleau Hotel in Miami and Family Gras in New Orleans (alongside John Oates and Brett Eldredge); see below for a complete list of dates. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets in select markets before the general public from now through February 7 at 10 p.m. local time.

James Taylor Odom and Blake Price to Star in A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER North American Tour; Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2017

The 2017-2018 National Tour of the Tony Award winner for Best Musical, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, produced by NETworks Presentations, announced today full casting and tour dates for the upcoming 2017-2018 season. James Taylor Odom will play the role of the eight D'Ysquith heirs and Blake Price will portray the role of Monty Navarro.

VOCALOSITY Releases New A Cappella Album Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2016

From the creative mind of artistic producer and music director Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect, NBC's The Sing-Off) comes Vocalosity, an all-new a cappella experience that is both a live concert event and a new album. Today, January 15, 2016, Universal Music Classics releases their debut record, Vocalosity, with a national tour kicking off simultaneously in Gainesville, FL (full itinerary below).