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BETTY – the trailblazing award-winning Indie Rock trio of sisters Elizabeth and Amy Ziff and their bestie, Alyson Palmer who have been creating addictively melodic music for almost 40 years – have released their invigorating new anthem “Pride” as a single. Their first new recording in seven years, this new track will be part of their upcoming 11th album EAT, scheduled to be released later this year. Listen to the new single now!

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra presents the Virginia premiere of Peter Boyer’s Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue with piano soloist Jeffrey Biegel. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE THE, one of the most acclaimed and cherished bands of the last few decades, have announced the forthcoming release of their first album in a quarter century. Ensoulment - a 12-song album - will be released on September 6 on Cinéola / earMUSIC. Encompassing characteristic topics ranging from love & sex, war & politics, life & death – to the meaning of what it is to be human in the 21st century – Ensoulment was written, demoed and mixed at Studio Cinéola in London, the base of THE THE’s main creative force, Matt Johnson. Listen to a single now!

The wonderful story of Princess Smartypants was written by Babette Cole in 1986. Judith Dimant at Wayward Productions gifted it to us to create in 2020, and after the delays of the pandemic, we have had the absolute joy of finally bringing it to life this year!

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE with ALISON ARNGRIM's CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH in Nashville. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Camden People's Theatre will present GRILLS, a theatre production and interactive installation reviving the vital yet overlooked history of the ground-breaking work - and bringing to life the pioneering spirit  - of the UK’s only dedicated lesbian centre.  

 Chicago’s Raven Theatre Company has announced its upcoming productions and programming during the company’s 42nd season in 2024 - 2025. Learn more about the lineup here!

Randy Travis woke up this weekend for his morning coffee in Oregon where he is preparing for a stroke awareness fundraiser and for the first time in nearly two decades, found himself on the Billboard Country Airplay charts. Where That Came From, released on May 3, debuted on the chart at number 45 thanks to country radio’s warm embrace of that signature voice that changed a generation - Randy Travis.

Shout! Studios announced they have once again acquired worldwide home entertainment, broadcast, and digital distribution rights for Paul Reubens’ groundbreaking TV series PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE. Shout! Studios now has extensive distribution rights to all 45 episodes of PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE as well as PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL.

The Princess of Wales Theatre will dim its marquee lights in honor of Frank Stella's work. Learn more about Stella.

Celebrate the 30th and final year of JAZZ IN THE PINES, a popular annual fundraiser by Academy. Learn more about what to expect from the event and see how to get involved!

Nigel Planer will join a top West End line up, in a magical and nostalgic musical theatre evening celebrating the great music of songwriter Lionel Bart - Celebrating Lionel Bart, for one night only, 8pm on Sunday 7 July at JW3.

Experience the magic of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.

Get a first look at Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson performing the song 'It Ain't That Serious' from the new musical THE PREACHER'S WIFE during the sneak-peek, preview event 'Behind the Musical' that took place on April 17. Check out the video here!

The Lied Center's 2024-2025 season will feature more than 35 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.  

Encompass Opera will present a unique collection of new works inspired by immigration on June 9th.

Join Encompass New Opera Theatre for Unheard Voices: An Immigrant’s Dream, a multicultural concert featuring premieres by Richard Pearson Thomas and Ángel E. Lasala.

4x Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett will continue to tour through this fall with his Large Band including newly confirmed stops at Charlotte’s Knight Theater, Jacksonville’s Florida Theatre, New Orleans’ Tipitina’s (two nights), Dallas’ Majestic Theatre (two nights), Houston’s Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Austin’s ACL Live at the Moody Theater (two nights) and Fort Worth’s Bass Performance Hall among many others. 

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2024–2025 theater season featuring a world premiere, exclusive engagements, and the latest Broadway hits.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre will welcome back its award-winning production of the much-loved comedy Shirley Valentine this summer. 

Catch comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short live at Mershon Auditorium. Don't miss the chance to experience their unique humor and dynamic performances.

The Paley Center for Media has the esteemed list of honorees for its 2024 Paley Honors. This annual New York gala celebration will salute visionary leaders from across media, entertainment, and business including Michael R. Bloomberg, Ron Howard, and Faiza J. Saeed. This illustrious event will take place on Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 pm at Cipriani 42nd Street.

On Friday, May 3, Travis and Warner Music Nashville released “Where That Came From” and for the first time in over a decade, the music-loving world was hearing a brand-new song with those unforgettable, signature vocals. Listen to the song now!

Screen Actors Guild Award winner Sarah Hyland and stage and film star Andrew Barth Feldman will star as Audrey and Seymour in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Learn more here!

Diversionary Theatre has announced its 39th (2024-2025) season, which will feature a line up of premieres that will continue to honor the theatre's legacy of bringing LGBTQIA+ audiences new and exciting stories for, by, and about the community.