LONDON, UK – The BBC Proms 2025 offered audiences an extraordinary glimpse into late Renaissance Florence when Le Concert Spirituel, under the direction of Hervé Niquet, performed a program centered on Alessandro Striggio’s monumental choral works. The concert, held at the Royal Albert Hall, recreated the grandeur of Florentine liturgical music while introducing modern listeners…
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – Global superstar Bad Bunny turned his homecoming concert into a moving cultural celebration with his DeBí TiRAR Más FOToS show in San Juan. The three-hour performance went beyond music, weaving reggaeton, salsa, and island pride into a night that left fans chanting, dancing, and even tearing up. A Residency With…
HERSHEY, PA – Storms and delays couldn’t stop the Jonas Brothers from delivering a heartfelt celebration of their 20-year journey during their “Greetings From Your Hometown” tour stop at Hersheypark Stadium on Sunday night. After thunderstorms forced fans to shelter in place, the skies cleared and the brothers took the stage, turning a rocky start…
CHICAGO — As tens of thousands of music fans flood into Grant Park for Lollapalooza 2025, the question of crowd safety remains front and center. With headliners like Tyler, the Creator, Luke Combs, and Olivia Rodrigo, the energy is high — but so is public awareness around festival risks. In the shadow of the 2021…
TANGLEWOOD, MA — Few composers conjure wonder quite like Maurice Ravel, and at Ozawa Hall, the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra celebrated his 150th birthday with an ambitious, magical program that spanned orchestral color and pianistic brilliance. With Seong-Jin Cho commanding the second night’s solo program and conductors Leonard Weiss, Yirin Zhao, and Thomas Adès leading…
NEW YORK CITY — BLACKPINK’s Deadline World Tour is well underway, and their recent stop at Citi Field gave New York fans exactly what they hoped for: a show packed with iconic moments, solo flair, and fan-powered energy. Performing to a sold-out crowd, the global K-pop icons reminded everyone why they continue to dominate the…
LOS ANGELES — Lady Gaga’s return to the stage Monday night at the Kia Forum proved why she remains one of pop music’s most theatrical forces. Performing the first of four shows in Inglewood as part of her Mayhem Ball tour, the 39-year-old superstar delivered a twisted, emotional, and visually explosive concert that blended gothic…
CHICAGO — The historic Arcada Theatre transformed into a haven for rock loyalists last Friday night as L.A. Guns and The Rockett Mafia delivered a powerful one-two punch of live music. With generations of fans in attendance, the energy was electric from start to finish. The Rockett Mafia: A Supergroup With a Purpose Opening the…
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CHICAGO – In Billie Jean, now on stage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater through August 10, audiences are treated to a stirring, inspiring look at the life of tennis icon Billie Jean King — a woman who not only dominated the court but also shattered societal barriers with relentless determination. An Icon Brought to Life Written…
CHICAGO — Legendary Canadian rocker Burton Cummings brought his unmistakable voice and timeless catalog to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts on July 28, delivering a nearly two-hour set that showcased both his solo career and his classic work with The Guess Who. Backed by a tight five-piece band and beaming with charisma,…