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Papatango has announced the shortlisted writers for their 2024 New Writing Prize. Learn more about the shortlist here!

Pompano Beach Arts has announced the opening of Imaginary Gardens, a solo exhibition by Argentine-born visual artist Magda Love at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA).

This autumn, Theatre of Debate is set to take to the road for the first time since the pandemic with the world premiere of Sudha Bhuchar’s A Picture of Health, a play about vaccination, variolation, colonisation, decolonisation, vaccine hesitancy and the compelling role of the women in the Royal family in early 19th century, Southern India.

The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO), the Greater Roxbury Arts & Cultural Center (GRACC) and Boston’s Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help have announced A Tribute to Duke Ellington (Free Concert) on Friday, November 8 at 7 p.m.

If Roots is the demure first part of the Almeida’s “Angry and Young” season, Look Back in Anger is the explosive finale. How could it not be when the human flamethrower Jimmy Porter is the burning star at the centre of its orbit?

The Annisquam Village Church has announced the opening of its music series on October 19, featuring a variety of performances.

Robbie Fulks and Jason Eady will perform at Feinstein’s on October 19.

Annisquam Village Church has announced the opening of the 2024/25 Music Series on Saturday, October 19 at 7:30 pm  with Devil's Box and Glory of God: The Soul of the Violin from Paganini to Penderecki to Bach, Bluegrass, and Beyond. Violinist, composer and AVC Artist-in-Residence Scott Moore embarks on  this musical journey celebrating the violin at the Annisquam Village Church on Saturday, October 19 at 7:30 pm.

SHREK THE MUSICAL will be performed at the Washington Pavilion from October 24–26, 2024. This family-friendly show brings the beloved characters of Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey to life on stage.

Kiki Ball-Change will present an encore performance of HOE DOWN! at Red Eye NY, featuring country hits from Shania Twain to Dolly Parton and hilarious tales from her Southern roots. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Kenneth Caillat and Steven Stiefel, co-authors of the memoir Making Rumours: The Inside Story of the Classic Fleetwood Mac Album, have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against playwright David Adjmi, along with the producers of Stereophonic.

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.