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Lyle Lovett and His Small Large Band to Play U.S. Fall 2026 Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2026

Lyle Lovett is hitting the road for Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band, a fall tour kicking off October 20, 2026 in Spokane, WA and concluding November 21, 2026 in Austin, TX.

Straight No Chaser Sets 'Making Spirits Bright' Fall Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2026

RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser has announced their 2026 fall tour titled “Making Spirits Bright.' The US dates range from California to Massachusetts and Florida to Indiana. 

Nambi E. Kelley's JOHN LEWIS MUSICAL to Open At State Theatre New Jersey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

Hero: The Boy From Troy, Musical About John Lewis, featuring book by Nambi E. Kelley with lyrics, composition, and music direction by Joe Plummer, directed by Daniel Carlton, will open at State Theatre New Jersey.

A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL 2025 National Tour Cast And Dates Revealed
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025

Full cast and an official tour schedule has been announced for the 2025 National Tour of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL, launching November 11, 2025 in Utica, New York.

A TASTE OF IRELAND is Coming to Kansas This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation is coming to Kansas. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Black Violin Release New Single 'Drama'
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2024

GRAMMY-nominated classical-meets-hip-hop duo Black Violin released their new single and video “Drama.” The song is the first taste of new music from their upcoming album Full Circle, set for release in March 2025. Listen to it now.

The Brother Brothers Release 'The January Album'; New Tour Dates Announced
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 19, 2024

Indie folk duo The Brother Brothers have released their new album The January Album. Produced by Bridget Kearney of Lake Street Dive, The January Album was written in early 2021 and captures the intimate world around them while delicately illustrating the deep well of human experience that was forced into sharp focus at the time. The brothers describe it as “an ode to the time we had time to take time.” Listen to the album here!

Review: MEAN GIRLS Makes 'Fetch' Happen in Vancouver For the First Time
by Alyson Eng - Jan 29, 2024

MEAN GIRLS couldn’t have come to Vancouver at a better time. Donning the same iconic story and famous one-liners used in the 2004 cultural touchstone movie, MEAN GIRLS is everything you would expect and more, all wrapped up in a Broadway musical form.

NORTH: THE MUSICAL Comes to the Fred Kavli Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024

NORTH: The Musical brings a powerful new story about a teenage boy and his mother escaping slavery to the Fred Kavli Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7:00pm. All tickets are $10.

Cast Set For the 2023-24 National Tour of ANNIE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023

Casting has been announced for the 2023-24 North American Tour of ANNIE that launches in Paducah, KY before a two-week engagement in Ft. Lauderdale, FL Tuesday, October 10th. Find out who is starring in the show here!

Crypt Sessions to Present US Premiere Of Lowell Liebermann's Acclaimed Frankenstein Suite For Piano in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023

Piano version of Lowell Liebermann's Frankenstein Suite will be premiered in the US on October 10, 2023. The performance will take place at the Crypt Chapel in New York City. Full program and ticket information available.

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!

Steep Canyon Rangers Confirm More Tour Dates
by TV News Desk - Aug 18, 2021

A dreamy slice of Americana, 'Nothing Matters (When You're Mine)' features the Rangers' signature harmonies and reflects upon the memories of a relationship gone wrong.

RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour Announces Cast; Full Tour Schedule Set
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2021

The producers of the RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning landmark rock musical written by Jonathan Larson, have announced casting for the final year of the national tour, which kicks off in October.

The Annenberg Center Appoints Marc Baylin as Artistic Advisor and Programming Consultant
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2021

Marc Baylin, a longtime leader in the national performing arts landscape, has been appointed Artistic Advisor and Programming Consultant at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Pennsylvania.

Ariel Artists Announces New Annual Innovation Competition, Ariel AVANT
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2020

Ariel Artists announces a new, annual 'innovation competitions' format, launched through its innovation platform, Ariel AVANT: Connect Forward.

Ariel Artists Announces Robinson Recitals Innovation Competition For Social Distancing Video Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2020

Boston-based classical music management firm Ariel Artists utilizes its new innovation platform Ariel AVANT to launch Robinson Recitals, an innovation competition calling for 'live' social-distancing video-concerts specifically designed for retirement and nursing homes.

Chaeyoung Park, 2019 Hilton Head International Piano Competition Winner To Perform At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2019

The Hilton Head International Piano Competition (HHIPC) will present its 2019 First Prize winner, Chaeyoung Park, at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, October 27, 2019, 7:30 p.m. Ms. Park will perform works by Ligeti, Ravel, Bartok and Brahms.

The Red Green Show Announces 'This Could Be It' Tour for 2019, Joins Heartland's Programming Lineup
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 5, 2018

Steve Smith, better known as Red Green, from the beloved Gemini Award-winning comedy series The Red Green Show, will be taking the show to the road in 2019 for his 'This Could Be It' tour. The name says it all: Potentially Red Green's last tour as he heads out on the road to hold 'Lodge Meetings' all over North America. This might be your last opportunity to catch Red live before he takes a long look at his birth certificate and decides not to keep pushing his luck.

KODO Announces 2019 North American Tour: Evolution
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2018

Kodo -- the world's most celebrated professional taiko company -- will present their program Evolution in North America for the first time, visiting 27 cities in the U.S. and Canada between January and March 2019.  Evolution invites audiences to step into the world of Kodo, created by their past, their present, and their dedication to the future of taiko performing arts. This production showcases Kodo's perpetual creative evolution under the artistic direction of the legendary Tamasaburo Bando.  2019 tour highlights include stops at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, Chicago's Symphony Center and National Arts Center in Canada.  Complete schedule below.