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Tom Morello Assembles Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, And Dave Matthews For “Power To The People” Festival

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Tom Morello Assembles Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, And Dave Matthews For “Power To The People” Festival

Tom Morello is bringing some serious firepower to Maryland. The guitarist has announced the inaugural Power to the People festival, a one-day event headlined by Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, and Dave Matthews.

The festival lands Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. Organizers describe it as a non-partisan celebration of peace, justice, solidarity, music, and community action. Tickets are on sale now through powertothepeoplefest.com.

The lineup runs deep beyond the headliners. The bill also features Joan Baez, Brittany Howard, Dropkick Murphys, Cypress Hill, Killer Mike, Grandson, Taylor Momsen, Serj Tankian, Matt Cameron, the Linda Lindas, and Morello himself, with Springsteen listed as a special guest performer. Jack Black appears alongside Roman Morello, Revel Ian, Yoyoka Soma, and Hugo Weiss, and artist Shepard Fairey participates with artwork displays and a DJ set. It’s a stacked, genre-spanning roster built for a day with real purpose behind it.

Morello announced the festival Wednesday night during an appearance at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., where he’s currently touring with Springsteen. He framed the event around freedom, justice, equality, and rock and roll, pointing to the power everyday people have when they come together through music, art, community, and action.

The festival goes well beyond the two stages. A section called Freedom Village will gather nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, artists, and community partners focused on civic engagement, grassroots organizing, education, and mutual aid. A portion of all ticket proceeds, plus all net proceeds from VIP tickets, benefits VoteRiders and HeadCount, with HeadCount on site to help attendees with voter registration. More guests, organizations, and activities are expected in the coming weeks.

Power to the People Festival Lineup:

Headliners: Bruce Springsteen (special guest), Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews

Also performing: Joan Baez, Brittany Howard, Dropkick Murphys, Cypress Hill, Killer Mike, Grandson, Taylor Momsen, Serj Tankian, Matt Cameron, The Linda Lindas, Tom Morello

Special appearances: Jack Black, Roman Morello, Revel Ian, Yoyoka Soma, Hugo Weiss

Art & DJ set: Shepard Fairey

The Tallest Man On Earth Maps A 24-Date Fall Run And Shares “Colors”

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The Tallest Man On Earth Maps A 24-Date Fall Run And Shares “Colors”

The Tallest Man on Earth is coming back to North America, and he’s not arriving empty-handed. The Swedish folk artist has announced a 24-date fall tour across the United States and Canada, paired with his first new original song in more than three years.

The North American run begins October 15 at Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw, North Carolina. From there it threads through Washington DC, New York, Boston, Toronto, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Vancouver, and Los Angeles before wrapping November 14 in San Diego at Observatory North Park Theatre. Tickets are on sale now.

The bigger news for longtime fans is the music. Kristian Matsson, the singer-songwriter behind the project, shared his new single “Colors” this week, the first original Tallest Man on Earth song in over three years. It lands after a stretch of anticipation following the project’s 2023 album ‘Henry St.’, and Matsson’s intimate, fingerpicked songwriting is exactly the kind of thing built to carry a room this size.

The Tallest Man on Earth 2026 Tour Dates:

June 26 – Glumserud, SE @ Kullens Gårdsfest

June 27 – Gullabo, SE @ Folk Från Skogen 2026

July 11 – Tänndalen, SE @ Musikkväll På Kalfjäll

July 29 – Gysinge, SE @ Gysinge Live

August 26 – Dublin, IE @ National Concert Hall

August 27 – Cork, IE @ Live At St. Luke’s

August 28 – Bangor, UK @ Open House Festival

August 29 – Kilkenny, IE @ Cathedral Church of St. Canice & Round Tower

October 15 – Saxapahaw, NC @ Haw River Ballroom

October 16 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel

October 17 – Washington, DC @ Lincoln Theatre

October 18 – Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre

October 20 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall

October 21 – Boston, MA @ Royale

October 23 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall

October 24 – Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark

October 25 – Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark

October 27 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre

October 28 – Maquoketa, IA @ Codfish Hollow Barnstormers

October 29 – Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall

October 30 – St. Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre

November 1 – Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theatre

November 2 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Commonwealth

November 4 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall

November 5 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile

November 6 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore

November 8 – Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall

November 10 – San Francisco, CA @ Palace of Fine Arts

November 11 – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room

November 12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room

November 14 – San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park Theatre

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Makes Her Broadway Debut In The ‘Other Desert Cities’ Revival

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Makes Her Broadway Debut In The ‘Other Desert Cities’ Revival

One of television’s most beloved performers is finally taking the Broadway stage. Julia Louis-Dreyfus is set to make her Broadway debut in the first revival of Jon Robin Baitz’s Tony-winning drama ‘Other Desert Cities’, opening this fall at the Hudson Theatre.

The cast around her is stacked. Louis-Dreyfus plays Polly opposite Ed Harris as Lyman, Allison Janney as Silda, Joe Keery as Trip, and Lily Rabe as Brooke. Previews begin September 29 ahead of an official opening night on October 18, with the limited engagement running through January 17, 2027. Tony winner John Benjamin Hickey directs, and casting is by Jim Carnahan.

Baitz was candid that the return wasn’t part of his plans. He said he’d more or less talked himself out of imagining the play back in New York, but pointed to his deep trust in Hickey, who he calls family, and to a company of actors a playwright dreams about. He added that nearly 20 years later, through all the fractures and divisions, the play’s central questions remain the same: how to live with who we are and what we’ve done, and call that a life.

Hickey echoed that pull. He said he’s loved Baitz’s plays since the playwright began writing them, having acted in two early in his career, and that revisiting ‘Other Desert Cities’ left him stunned by how relevant it remains, maybe more than ever.

The play’s pedigree runs strong. ‘Other Desert Cities’ first premiered Off-Broadway at Lincoln Center Theater in 2011 before transferring to Broadway later that year. It centers on a writer who threatens to publish a memoir exposing a long-buried family secret, igniting tension within her politically divided family, and it went on to become a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Tickets are on sale now through the production’s official website.

Performance Schedule:

September 29 – Previews begin, Hudson Theatre, New York, NY

October 18 – Official opening night

Through January 17, 2027 – Limited engagement

Photo Gallery: Bleachers and Momo Boyd at Toronto’s RBC Amphitheatre on June 9, 2026

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Photo Gallery: Bleachers and Momo Boyd at Toronto’s RBC Amphitheatre on June 9, 2026

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Alter Bridge Add A Second Leg To Their “What Lies Within” U.S. Tour

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Alter Bridge Add A Second Leg To Their “What Lies Within” U.S. Tour

Alter Bridge aren’t done yet. The hard rockers are returning to the road for a second leg of their What Lies Within U.S. tour this fall, picking up where the spring run left off.

The new leg kicks off November 5 at Philadelphia’s Franklin Music Hall. From there the band roll through Milwaukee, Portland, San Antonio, Denver, and St. Louis, hitting rooms like Buffalo Riverworks, Anaheim’s House of Blues, the Fox Theater in Spokane, and Hard Rock Live Sacramento before wrapping December 5 at the Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall in Reno. Big Wreck and Tim Montana provide support across the run, rounding out a strong rock bill. Tickets are on sale now.

The tour backs fresh material. Alter Bridge dropped their self-titled eighth studio album on January 9, a record that features “Silent Divide” and “Rue The Day.” It follows 2022’s ‘Pawns & Kings’, and these shows give fans the chance to hear the new songs alongside the catalogue that built the band’s reputation as one of modern rock’s most reliable live forces.

Alter Bridge What Lies Within Tour 2026:

November 5 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)

November 7 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)

November 8 – Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Riverworks (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)

November 10 – Cleveland, OH @ The Agora (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)

November 12 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave / Eagles Club (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)

November 14 – Prior Lake, MN @ Mystic Lake Casino (w/ Big Wreck)

November 15 – Kansas City, MO @ VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Kansas City (Alter Bridge only)

November 17 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)

November 19 – San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec Theatre (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)

November 21 – Maricopa, AZ @ The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)

November 22 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)

November 24 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)

November 25 – Seattle, WA @ The Moore Theatre (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)

November 27 – Spokane, WA @ Fox Theater (w/ Big Wreck)

November 29 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)

November 30 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)

December 3 – Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live Sacramento (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)

December 5 – Reno, NV @ Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall (w/ Big Wreck and Tim Montana)

Broadway’s ‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’ Sets A 2027 North American Tour

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Broadway’s ‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’ Sets A 2027 North American Tour

A pair of strangers is about to crisscross the country. The Broadway musical ‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’ has announced a North American tour launching in fall 2027, carrying the feel-good hit well beyond New York.

The run is set to begin at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, Rhode Island, before traveling to cities across the United States and Canada. Additional stops and casting details are expected later.

Producer Kevin McCollum framed the news around the show’s growing connection with audiences. He called it a funny, original, and uplifting story with soaring songs, theatrical stage magic, and knockout performances, the kind of thing Broadway does best. He added that the musical taps a universal truth, showing how the most random meetings can create family against the odds, and invited theatergoers to arrive as strangers and leave as friends.

The Broadway production is making its case nightly. Currently playing at the Longacre Theatre, the show stars Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, both of whom appeared in the American Repertory Theater production before the transfer. Tutty previously originated the role of Dougal in London.

The creative pedigree is strong. The musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, with Tim Jackson directing and choreographing after staging the London version. The team includes scenic and costume designer Soutra Gilmour, lighting designer Jack Knowles, sound designer Tony Gayle, music supervisor Nick Finlow, and orchestrator Lux Pyramid, with casting by C12 Casting and Stephen Kopel. The production is produced by McCollum, Tim Johanson, Glass Half Full Productions, and Jamie Wilson Productions.

2027 North American Tour:

Fall 2027 – Providence, RI @ Providence Performing Arts Center (opening, additional dates TBA)

Prog-Metal Powerhouse Periphery Hit The Road Behind ‘A Pale White Dot’

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Prog-Metal Powerhouse Periphery Hit The Road Behind ‘A Pale White Dot’

Periphery are taking their new record across the continent. The progressive metal band have revealed a 20-date fall North American tour in support of their latest album, a run that brings their technical, ferocious live show to fans coast to coast.

The trek kicks off October 22 at The Fillmore Philadelphia. From there it rolls through Montreal, Denver, Anaheim, San Antonio, and St. Petersburg, stopping at rooms like The Palladium in Worcester, Toronto’s HISTORY, Channel 24 in Sacramento, Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, and Atlanta’s Tabernacle before wrapping November 18 at The Ritz in Raleigh. Progressive metal acts Ne Obliviscaris, Greyhaven, and Andover San provide support throughout, making for a stacked bill top to bottom. Tickets are on sale now.

The tour follows fresh material. Periphery dropped ‘A Pale White Dot’ on May 15, an album that features “Mr. God,” “Everyone Dies Alone,” and “Heaven on High.” It’s the band’s follow-up to 2023’s ‘Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre’, and these shows give fans their first chance to hear the new songs roar to life on stage.

Periphery 2026 Tour Dates:

October 22 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia

October 23 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium

October 24 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring

October 26 – Toronto, ON @ HISTORY

October 27 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS

October 29 – McKees Rocks, PA @ Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens

October 30 – Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre – Main Theatre

October 31 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore Minneapolis

November 2 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

November 3 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center

November 5 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

November 6 – Seattle, WA @ The Moore Theatre

November 8 – Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24

November 10 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues

November 11 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren

November 13 – San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port

November 14 – Dallas, TX @ The Studio at the Bomb Factory

November 16 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live

November 17 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle

November 18 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz

Broadway’s ‘The Lost Boys’ Sinks Its Teeth Into A 2028 North American Tour

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Broadway’s ‘The Lost Boys’ Sinks Its Teeth Into A 2028 North American Tour

The vampires are leaving New York for the open road. Broadway’s ‘The Lost Boys’ has announced a North American tour launching in spring 2028, carrying the acclaimed production beyond its Palace Theatre home.

Cleveland kicks things off at Playhouse Square, with specific dates and additional cities to be announced later. Producers James Carpinello, Marcus Chait, and Patrick Wilson said in a joint statement they’re thrilled to launch in Cleveland, bringing the artistry, breathtaking flying sequences, and heartfelt family story that captivated Broadway audiences to cities across the country.

The show arrives with serious heat behind it. ‘The Lost Boys’ officially launched on Broadway April 26 at the Palace Theatre and has since picked up 12 Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical. It features a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch, with music led by The Rescues, a creative package that’s clearly connected with audiences.

The story stays true to its cult-favorite roots. ‘The Lost Boys’ is a coming-of-age comedy about brothers Michael and Sam, who move to a California town with their single mother and end up tangled with a crew of teenage vampires and the hunters chasing them.

2028 North American Tour:

Spring 2028 – Cleveland, OH @ Playhouse Square (opening, additional dates TBA)

Tony-Nominated Smash ‘Titaníque’ Sets Sail On A 2027 National Tour

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Tony-Nominated Smash ‘Titaníque’ Sets Sail On A 2027 National Tour

The Céline Dion-fueled comedy juggernaut is hitting the road. The Tony-nominated musical ‘Titaníque’ has announced a national tour set to begin in 2027, expanding the breakout hit across North America.

Producers confirmed the touring production will visit multiple major cities, with initial stops in Los Angeles, San Diego, Charlotte, Oklahoma City, and Washington, D.C. More dates and cities are expected in the months ahead.

The news arrives mid-momentum. ‘Titaníque’ continues its Broadway engagement at the St. James Theatre while also running in London’s West End, and it landed four nominations at the 2026 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Co-creator and star Marla Mindelle earned a nod for Leading Actress in a Musical. It’s exactly the kind of word-of-mouth hit built to thrive on tour.

The show’s premise is its own best pitch. ‘Titaníque’ reimagines the 1997 blockbuster ‘Titanic’ through a comedic lens, threading the songs of Céline Dion throughout. It officially opened on Broadway April 12 after beginning previews March 26.

The creative team brings the concept to life with real pedigree. The book is written by Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli, and Tye Blue. Rousouli currently stars on Broadway as Jack, while Blue directs. Nicholas James Connell handles music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements. Tour casting has not been revealed yet, with the process overseen by Rachel Hoffman of The Telsey Office.

The road to Broadway was a long climb. ‘Titaníque’ started as a one-night concert presentation in Los Angeles in 2017, moved to New York’s Green Room 42 in 2018, then grew into a fully staged Off-Broadway production in 2022. Originally planned as a limited engagement, it became a breakout success and transferred to the Daryl Roth Theatre for a three-year run that wrapped last year. Since then it has staged productions in Australia, Canada, London’s West End, Chicago, and Paris.

2027 National Tour (initial stops):

Los Angeles, CA

San Diego, CA

Charlotte, NC

Oklahoma City, OK

Washington, D.C.

Joey Fatone And Paulo Szot Return To Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ For A Summer Run

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Joey Fatone And Paulo Szot Return To Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ For A Summer Run

Two familiar faces are heading back to the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ has confirmed the return of Joey Fatone and Paulo Szot this summer, with the pair sharing the role of Lance across alternating blocks of performances.

Fatone takes the stage first on July 1, with Szot beginning July 21. From there the two trade off through the summer and into early fall. Fatone performs July 2 to 12, August 4 to 15, and September 1 to 13, while Szot covers July 21 to 26, July 28 to August 2, and August 18 to 30. Understudies fill the role on the dates in between.

Both actors framed the return warmly. Fatone said coming back feels like coming home and that he’s excited to have fun with the cast again, while Szot called Lance one of the most enjoyable roles he’s originated on Broadway, comparing the return to revisiting an old friend.

The rotation follows the departure of Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart, who played his final performance June 4. Nicholas Edwards covered the role June 9 to 17, with Reese Britts taking over from June 18 through July 1.

The wider cast stays loaded. Current company members include Gianna Harris as Juliet, Alison Luff as Anne, Drew Gehling as Shakespeare, Jeannette Bayardelle as Angelique, Michael Iván Carrier as May, Liam Pearce as Romeo, and Nathan Levy as François. Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Chrissy Metz joins as Angelique beginning June 18.

The show itself remains one of Broadway’s brightest tickets. Nominated for nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, ‘& Juliet’ reimagines Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” by asking what happens if Juliet chooses to live. David West Read wrote the book, and the score is built from Max Martin pop hits including “Since U Been Gone,” “Roar,” “I Want It That Way,” and “Confident.” Directed by Luke Sheppard with choreography by Jennifer Weber and musical supervision by Bill Sherman, the production celebrates its 1,500th Broadway performance on June 23.

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