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Four-time Grammy Award-winning artist Gary Clark Jr. has announced his 2025 North American tour in support of his critically acclaimed album JPEG RAW, released earlier this year. 

The Almeida’s ”Angry and Young” season is a stroke of curatorial brilliance. Arnold Wesker’s 1958 Roots and John Osborne’s 1956 Look back in Anger face off, a roaring lion in one corner, a growling tiger in the other.

The Complete Picture (new musical in development) is an emotional and relevant work that touches on deeply personal and timely issues. With a strong book, a meaningful story, and a rock score that has a lot of promise, this musical has the potential to make a lasting mark on the theatre scene. #stagereading #bobcats #newworks #ATX

The new anniversary production of the international Irish dance phenomenon Riverdance 30 – The New Generation will return to Radio City Music Hall for five performances only. We have all of the details about the new show here.

West Bay Community Theater will present the return of their unique musical revue, SPIRITS, on Friday, October 25th and Saturday, October 26th at The Arctic Playhouse in West Warwick.

The Vagabond Players will open its 109th season with Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece, INTO THE WOODS, directed by Audra Mullen and Kerry Simons, with music direction by Stephen Deininger.

651 ARTS has announced the Fall/Winter programs for its 2024-25 season – 651 ARTS: A Homecoming - to include major programming details as well as news of the organization’s official move into its first-ever permanent space at 10 Lafayette in Downtown Brooklyn.

Jersey City Theater Center announced the Hispanic Heritage Festival on October 5, featuring performances, art exhibits, and cultural activities celebrating Hispanic culture and contributions.

Club Passim has announced an Indigenous People’s Day concert on October 12, featuring Indigenous music and dance performances.

'Goat Blood' by Mark-Eugene Garcia, directed by Rodrigo Ernesto Bolanos, will premiere at Under St. Marks in NYC. This supernatural thriller explores Latine folklore, queer identity, and personal demons through the story of Pablo and Owen. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Putting an exclamation point on her massive year of milestones, country-pop songstress Tanner Adell has announced she will be embarking on her first-ever headlining run, The Buckle Bunny Tour. Aptly named after her viral 2023 debut mixtape, Buckle Bunny, the 10-date run will begin in November and will hit major cities across the U.S. including New York City, Chicago and Dallas.

Green Day’s coffee brand, Punk Bunny Coffee, launches its new limited-edition holiday flavor portfolio, featuring three new blends and a special Hot Cocoa blend. All blends are available for pre-order now.

Grammy Award winner and contemporary R&B star Leon Bridges will sweep local audiences off their feet when he returns to Australia in January 2025.

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and performer Joy Oladokun will embark on an extensive headline tour next year, which includes shows at Chicago’s Thalia Hall, New York’s Irving Plaza, West Hollywood’s Troubadour (two nights), Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, and more.

Tara Lily has released her debut album SPEAK IN THE DARK, blending jazz, R&B, and South Asian influences. The album explores themes of identity and cultural heritage, offering a fresh perspective in contemporary music.

Carlos Núñez, renowned for his mastery of the gaita and steeped in the Celtic traditions of Galicia, will perform at Kaufman Music Center. Tickets range from $30 to $45. Learn more about the performance!

Sadler’s Wells International Associate Company Rosas will return to Sadler’s Wells Theatre with the UK premiere of EXIT ABOVE from Tuesday 12 – Wednesday 13 November.

The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, opened on Broadway tonight, Sunday, September 29th at the Broadhurst Theatre. Check out what the critics had to say here!

Michael Moss's ROOTS to SHOOTS will perform at Westbeth Community Room on Friday, October 4 at 7 PM, featuring Alexis Marcelo on keys, Ken Filiano on bass, and drummers Ismael Baiz, Andreas Brade, and Michael Wimberly.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced their October 2024 lineup featuring performances by John Pizzarelli, Stacey Kent, and the Mingus Big Band.

Ross Harding has announced the 'Blood & The Blues' Chapter 1 2024/2025 UK Tour, featuring a series of performances across the UK.

The Avett Brothers has announced a performance at the Providence Performing Arts Center on June 4, 2025.

Blending British roots, Americana, and blues, Elles Bailey’s highly anticipated new album, Beneath The Neon Glow, arrives with a surge of excitement and soul-stirring power.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings released his highly anticipated new record, Highway Prayers. In celebration of the new music, Strings and his band will continue to tour through next year.