The Venue

Christine Ebersole, TOMORROW, THE ISLAND DIES and More Set for 54 Below October 26 - November 1
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2026

54 Below will present a lineup of performances next week, October 26-November 1, featuring Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole alongside Grammy nominee Billy Stritch, and more.

Sylvester Stallone and Bill Conti to Reunite for ROCKY 50th Anniversary
by Rachel Stone - Oct 23, 2026

Academy Award winners Sylvester Stallone and composer Bill Conti will reunite for a special one-night-only celebration of ROCKY's 50th anniversary at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre, featuring a live conversation and ROCKY in Concert performance.

UGLY BETTY Cast Reunites, Talks Show's Legacy and Possible Return
by Rachel Stone - Oct 23, 2026

The cast of ABC's UGLY BETTY reunited on Good Morning America to reflect on the series' impact and discuss whether a return could happen.

Photos: Surati Will Present Diwali Gala & Festival at Liberty Science Center
by Rachel Stone - Oct 23, 2026

Surati for Performing Arts will present its annual Diwali Gala & Festival at Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, featuring dance, drama, music, live entertainment, food stalls and two LSC exhibits.

Lou Sanders to Curate Second EMPIRE NIGHTS at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2026

Lou Sanders will headline and curate the second instalment of Hackney Empire's EMPIRE NIGHTS series, featuring Joe Lycett, Frankie Thompson, Ayoade Bamgboye, and Figs in Wigs.

Review: A SANDERSON SISTER ACT at Webster Hall A Luscious, Lascivious Start To Halloween
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 22, 2026

The Ali Forney Center fundraiser that has become a fundraising highlight of each year raises $375,000.

Oakland Theater Project to Open Permanent Home in Uptown Oakland
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2026

Oakland Theater Project announced plans to transform a former music venue into a 200-seat performing arts center and year-round cultural gathering space in Oakland's Uptown Arts and Entertainment District.

SLEEPING BEAUTY to Open at Corn Exchange Newbury
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2026

Corn Exchange Newbury will present its annual pantomime with a playful twist on the classic fairy tale, directed by Clare Plested and featuring live music and festive surprises for all ages.

Anna Camp Talks 2:22 A GHOST STORY's Haunted Theater and Halloween Dog Costumes
by Rachel Stone - Oct 22, 2026

Anna Camp discussed the off-Broadway play 2:22 A Ghost Story and the reportedly haunted theater it plays in, plus shared her favorite Halloween costume and her mother-son dog duo.

Mermaid Parade to Present RUNAWAYS and CONVERSATIONS AT THE RETURN OF SPRING in Toronto
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2026

Mermaid Parade will present two one-act plays inspired by Greek mythology and tragedy, examining patriarchal violence and environmental degradation across multiple eras at VideoCabaret.

SONIC TEMPLE ART + MUSIC FESTIVAL 2027 to Feature Iron Maiden, BLINK-182, KORN
by Rachel Stone - Oct 22, 2026

SONIC TEMPLE ART + MUSIC FESTIVAL will return to Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus with nearly 150 artists across five stages, including IRON MAIDEN, BLINK-182, KORN, FAITH NO MORE, A PERFECT CIRCLE, and ALICE IN CHAINS.

OVO Opens The Barn, New 17th-Century Theatre in St Albans
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2026

OVO's professional theatre company has opened The Barn, a converted Grade II listed barn in St Albans. The venue will present an autumn season of site-specific classic productions before full renovation in 2027.

Live Nation to Open 5,000-CAPACITY MUSIC VENUE AT ARDEN CENTRAL
by Rachel Stone - Oct 21, 2026

Live Nation announced plans to deliver and operate a new 5,000-capacity live music venue at Arden Central in North Melbourne, expected to host over 100 events annually and attract international touring acts.

La Compania Chuscales & Mina Fajardo to Present FLAMENCO FIESTA!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2026

La Compania Chuscales and Mina Fajardo will present a flamenco fiesta at Luna Luna Luna. The program also features OPERAS FROM THE CRYPT and THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES.

Review : Disney on CLASSIC - a Magical Night 2026
by Ayaka Ozaki - Oct 21, 2026

DISNEY ON CLASSIC - A MAGICAL NIGHT 2026 brings the beloved songs of Disney to life through the collaboration of a full orchestra and vocalists from New York. Now in its 24th year, this annual concert series takes “Let It Go ~ Open the Door” as its theme for 2026, with THE ORCHESTRA JAPAN and an international vocal ensemble transporting audiences into the enchanting worlds of Disney animation. With Frozen as its featured program, this year’s repertoire also includes music from such beloved titles as Aladdin, Moana 2, Encanto, and Tarzan, offering a musical celebration that spans generations.

Ben Folds Five to Return April 17 at The BayCare Sound
by Rachel Stone - Oct 21, 2026

The alt-rock trio announced their first U.S. tour in 15 years, with shows starting April 12 in Knoxville and a Clearwater stop at The BayCare Sound on April 17.

Video: Park Theatre Releases FLORENCE Trailer
by Michael Major - Oct 21, 2026

Park Theatre has shared a trailer for FLORENCE, a one-person dark comedy about a young woman who adopts a false identity to break into the art world, ahead of its London run.

Spotlight: Broadway Icons, Jazz Legends, and More: Live at Glazer Hall
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 21, 2026

Broadway Icons, Jazz Legends, and More: Live at GLAZER HALL!

Dr King SMADE Joins African Collaborations Group Advisory Board
by Rachel Stone - Oct 21, 2026

AFRO NATION co-founder Dr Adesegun Adeosun Jr joined the African Collaborations Group's advisory board to integrate entertainment programming into sport and entertainment district development across Africa.

THE SOAPGIRLS to Return to US Oct 21–Nov 7 With Whisky a Go Go Show
by Rachel Stone - Oct 21, 2026

Alternative rock duo THE SOAPGIRLS announced a US tour beginning October 21 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with eight confirmed dates and a headline show at the Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood on November 2.