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Hold up! Madison Theater is ‘not permanently closed’

Cincinnati CityBeat

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June 22, 2026

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Despite Madison Theater announcing Friday it was closing, the venue owner’s lawyer told CityBeat that’s not actually the case. Attorney Dave Kruer said the venue is “not permanently closed,” but that operator Frank Hulefeld simply “can’t operate there anymore.” The announcement cited “sudden termination of our lease” as the reason behind the abrupt closure. Hulefeld [] The post Hold up! Madison Theater is ‘not permanently closed’ appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

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Cincinnati CityBeat

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· Jun 23, 2026

Madison Theater to issue refunds ‘for all of our shows’

Madison Theater Presents, the company that formerly managed the Madison Theater in Covington, issued a statement on social media Tuesday informing patrons and supporters that “ticket refunds will be issued via Ticketweb for all of our shows.” The statement goes on to say that the “refund process has started and ticket holders do not need [] The post Madison Theater to issue refunds ‘for all of our shows’ appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

DNyuz

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘A Few Good Men’ Are Coming to Broadway

“The Sound of Music,” among the best-known and most-loved of American musicals, will return to Broadway next spring, nearly seven decades after its first staging. The production will be directed by Lear deBessonet and presented by Lincoln Center Theater — the team behind the “Ragtime” revival that earlier this month won the Tony Award for []

EL PAÍS

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· Jun 25, 2026

Trump kicks off America’s 250th anniversary celebrations with a tribute to himself at a campaign-style rally

The event at the National Mall replaced a series of concerts that were cancelled after participating musicians pulled out

The Age

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· Jun 24, 2026

Colourful and fun, this was a night of firsts and lasts

The Australian Ballet is closing out its residency at Regent Theatre with a bubbly and bright work that until now hasn’t been performed outside of New York.

The Hill

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· Jul 8, 2026

Dolly Parton’s 'dream come true' Broadway musical to open

Preview performances of “Dolly: A True Original Musical” begin Dec. 7 in New York City.

Variety

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘Sound of Music’ Revival and ‘A Few Good Men’ With Bradley Whitford Head to Broadway

Revivals of “The Sound of Music” and “A Few Good Men” will return to Broadway as part of Lincoln Center Theater’s upcoming 2026-2027 season. “The Sound of Music” opens at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in the spring under the direction of Lincoln Center Theater’s artistic director Lear deBessonet, who recently steered “Ragtime” to four Tony []

WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford

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· Jul 3, 2026

Step Back In Time At Illinois' Charming Vintage Theaters

Step Back In Time At Illinois' Charming Vintage Theaters

TASS

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· Jun 27, 2026

Russian theatrical institute teachers give master class in Johannesburg

The session took place on the stage of the Joburg Theatre, the largest venue in the city

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 8, 2026

Kennedy Center’s Eerie Emptiness Exposed

Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty ImagesOnce the beating cultural heart of Washington, D.C., the Kennedy Center is now all but abandoned.A new Washington Post report details just how empty the center was on Monday—“bordering on eerie,” as the newspaper put it.The iconic arts venue was set to close for two years on Sunday but has been kept open to the public by court order. Center executives say they will not be scheduling new shows or concerts, leaving the venue accessible but uninviting. Read more at The Daily Beast.

NPR News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Trump speaks and National Mall fireworks are back on after stormy delay

The fireworks show will also go on, organizers said. Attendees gathered at the National Mall to mark America's 250th birthday had been ordered to seek shelter due to the severe storms in the area.

Kathimerini

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· Jul 6, 2026

The annual International Forest Festival expands

The National Theater of Northern Greece is hosting its annual Forest Festival in Thessaloniki for its 12th year.

Fortune

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· Jun 27, 2026

‘I’ll listen to ‘Only the Young’ at home on my own’: Zohran doesn’t know about a Swift-Kelce wedding at MSG, but he’s not going

The AP was unable to confirm the Times report that it's at Madison Square Garden, but there are no public events planned from June 29 through July 7.

Irish News

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· Jul 1, 2026

West End theatre to be renamed after late playwright Tom Stoppard

The Duke Of York Theatre in London will soon be named the Tom Stoppard Theatre in a tribute to the acclaimed writer.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 25, 2026

Televerse Sets ‘Revenge’ and ‘My So-Called Life’ Reunions, Additional Programming (Exclusive)

The TV Academy's celebration of all things television will take place Aug. 14-16 at the JW Marriott at L.A. Live.

People.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Julie Ertz Reveals Her Dress Got Stuck in Customs for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s ‘Very Fun’ Wedding

“I had a very good time, and that dance floor was very fun,” Ertz said of the wedding at Madison Square Garden on July 3

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 3, 2026

State Fair forced to close until 5pm as DC battles extreme heat ahead of July 4th extravaganza

Washington, D.C.’s annual A Capitol Fourth concert will go on as planned Friday evening despite oppressive temperatures flirting with triple digits, though officials are adjusting event logistics and urging attendees to take precautions as a dangerous heat wave settles over the nation’s capital. The extreme heat forced the temporary closure of the Great American State []

Fashion Bomb Daily

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· Jun 27, 2026

Claire’s Life: Celebrating Sylvia Rhone with Mona Scott Young, Joey Harris, and More in a Red Althea Mink Leather Coat

Some nights you just have to stop and soak it all in. BET Awards weekend kicked off with a beautifully curated evening honoring the legendary music executive Sylvia Rhone. Hosted by Monami Productions and Mona Scott-Young and supported by the Black Music Collective, the night was a love letter to Black music, culture, and the [] The post Claire’s Life: Celebrating Sylvia Rhone with Mona Scott Young, Joey Harris, and More in a Red Althea Mink Leather Coat appeared first on Fashion Bomb Daily.

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· Jul 6, 2026

Paul McCartney Played “I Want to Hold Your Hand” for the First Time in 62 Years at Taylor Swift’s Wedding

The pop star’s contentious Madison Square Garden nuptials featured a historic performance from the former Beatle.

Cosmopolitan

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· Jun 25, 2026

Cosmopolitan and Prime Video Celebrate Our New Elle Woods

Ahead of the premiere of ‘Elle’, the stars from the show celebrated with dinner and drinks in lower Manhattan.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 8, 2026

Live-action 'Moana' sails into Hollywood Bowl with grand world premiere

Live-action 'Moana' sails into Hollywood Bowl with grand world premiere

Free Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Voices of Triumph: Experience the 14th Columbus Black Theatre Festival

Thursdy, July 2 at 7:00 PM Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin AvenueThe 14th Columbus Black Theatre Festival features the theme Still Standing Strong: Voices of Triumph. The multi-day event takes place at the Columbus Performing Arts Center (Van Fleet Theatre) at 549 Franklin Avenue in downtown Columbus.The festival highlights diverse Black artists, playwrights, and performers. Key scheduling and ticketing details for the current year include:

The West Australian

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· Jul 5, 2026

Stars descend on Manhattan, Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding

More than 1,000 guests gathered inside Madison Square Garden as Hollywood stars, music royalty, sporting legends and fashion icons descended on Manhattan for the celebrity equivalent of the Royal Wedding.

Euronews

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· Jul 13, 2026

Fire at pub on outskirts of Bangkok kills at least 27 people and injures dozens

The venue has a stage, two bars and a kitchen, with a total capacity of more than 300 people, as well as four fire exits, according to a Facebook post promoting a live show this month.

UPI

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· Jun 21, 2026

Concertgoer dies after apparent fall at Madison Square Garden

Concertgoer dies after apparent fall at Madison Square Garden

The Rising Nepal

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· Jun 26, 2026

Sanshaya to be staged

By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, June 26: Nepal Film Campus is set to stage Sanshaya (doubt) at Studio Theatre at Pingala...

E! Online

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· Jul 3, 2026

Zoë Kravitz Attends Taylor Swift's Wedding Without Harry Styles

Zoë Kravitz is ready to disco for this occasion. After all, the High Fidelity actress celebrated her longtime friend Taylor Swift's fairytale wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden July...

The Beat

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· Jun 23, 2026

Horror Beat: Why you need to keep an eye on the new MANHUNTER 4K restoration hitting select theaters

Back when Brian Cox was Hannibal Lecter.

profootballtalk

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· Jul 4, 2026

Adam Sandler officiated the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift wedding

Adam Sandler was back in Madison Square Garden for reasons other than watching a Knicks game.

Metro

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· Jun 27, 2026

Max springs a big wedding surprise on Cindy but it’s not looking good in EastEnders

As always in Walford there's rarely a celebration without a bit of drama

Out Magazine

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· Jul 9, 2026

Madison Square Garden allegedly kept a list of gay celebs who visited the venue

This story was originally published on Them.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Fairytale at New York's Madison Square Garden: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s wedding set to take place

Fairytale at New York's Madison Square Garden: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s wedding set to take place

AzerNews

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· Jun 23, 2026

Lankaran State Drama Theatre's tour garners warm ovation

Lankaran State Drama Theatre has successfully completed another touring engagement with the support of the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry, AzerNEWS reports.

The News Letter

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· Jun 29, 2026

Homecoming gig for indie stars Two Door Cinema Club: Belfast arena show lined up as band celebrate 15 years

Indie stars Two Door Cinema Club are set for a huge homecoming show in Northern Ireland, hitting a Belfast arena at the start of next year.

Off The Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

Pennsylvania won’t participate in ‘Great American State Fair’

Pennsylvania announced this week that it would not set up a booth on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the “Great American State Fair” event, which is part of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. The state’s Department of Community and Economic Development cited costs and their inability to find []...Click to read more

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