Duane Betts
On May 15th, the acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist shared his new song, "Best Wishes," the latest track unveiled from BETTS' highly anticipated new album, Isle of Hope, out June 12 via Sun Records—his first project in partnership with the label and BETTS' most unguarded and personal work to date. A dynamic live performer, BETTS and his band PALMETTO MOTEL will continue to tour through the fall. He will also join DEVON ALLMAN for an acoustic set at NY's Gramercy Theatre on June 9 following the world premiere screening and Q&A session for JAMES KEACH's documentary, Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul (released by Subtext, in association with Rolling Stone Films).
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Bette Midler
The superstar performer will join JANE FONDA, RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, PATTI SMITH, SASHA ALLEN, JOY REID, and others as The Committee for the First Amendment presents Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment, an evening of song, solidarity, and action at The Town Hall in NYC on Sunday, June 14, 7:30 PM. All proceeds benefit the Committee for the First Amendment. The event will be streamed with watch parties all across the country.
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John Lithgow
The two-time Tony Award and Olivier Award winner, and current Tony nominee for his role as ROALD DAHL in Giant at the Music Box Theatre, will be honored by the Theatre World Awards with the 13th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. Hosted annually by well-known theater journalist, PETER FILICHIA, the 80th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will be held Tuesday afternoon, June 2, 2026 at 2 PM at The Longacre Theatre, home of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).
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Billy Porter
Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner BILLY PORTER and Emmy Award winner WAYNE BRADY will star as 'Albin' and 'Georges' in an all-Black staging of La Cage Aux Folles at New York City Center to close out its Encores! 2026 season, running June 17-28, 2026. ROBERT O'HARA directs a cast which also includes Tony Award winner TONYA PINKINS (Jacqueline), PETER FRANCIS JAMES (Edouard), Encores! alum ALAMAN DIADHIOU (Jean-Michel), RACHEL WEBB (Anne), JAMES JACKSON JR. (Jacob), MICHAEL McELROY (Francois), SHARON WASHINGTON (Marie), and LANCE COADIE WILLIAMS (Renaud).
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