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Bailey Swilley Brings ‘Gimme A Sign!’ Back to New York City

By NEW YORK TREND / August 26, 2026 / Comments Off on Bailey Swilley Brings ‘Gimme A Sign!’ Back to New York City

After two acclaimed runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a New York City Fringe appearance, Bailey Swilley is bringing her one-woman storytelling show “Gimme A Sign!” back to New York. The show will take the stage at SoHo Playhouse on September 17 and 20 at 7 p.m., offering audiences an unusual mix of comedy,…

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‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ Musical Sets North American Premiere at The Public Theater

By NEW YORK TREND / August 26, 2026 / Comments Off on ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ Musical Sets North American Premiere at The Public Theater

The story of Benjamin Button is getting a new life on the New York stage. The Public Theater has announced the complete cast for the North American premiere of “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” the Olivier Award-winning musical based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous short story. Following acclaimed productions in London’s Southwark Playhouse and…

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HBO Max Turns San Diego Into an Immersive Playground for ‘Lanterns’ and ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’

By NEW YORK TREND / August 26, 2026 / Comments Off on HBO Max Turns San Diego Into an Immersive Playground for ‘Lanterns’ and ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’

HBO Max is giving fans more than panels and previews at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. The streaming platform has transformed locations throughout the Gaslamp District into immersive experiences inspired by two of its upcoming and current series: “Lanterns” and “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.” The activations are designed to put fans directly inside…

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Angelo Badalamenti’s ‘Blue Velvet’ Score Returns to Vinyl for 40th Anniversary

By Ann Brown / August 24, 2026 / Comments Off on Angelo Badalamenti’s ‘Blue Velvet’ Score Returns to Vinyl for 40th Anniversary

Angelo Badalamenti’s iconic score for David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” is returning to vinyl as the film celebrates its 40th anniversary. Varèse Sarabande will release a special 40th anniversary edition of the soundtrack on September 4, with pre-orders now available. The reissue features the original 14-track album in a rainbow foil jacket, along with several limited-edition…

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Deaf West Theatre Announces Full Cast for Whistle Down the Wind Concert Presentations

By NEW YORK TREND / August 24, 2026 / Comments Off on Deaf West Theatre Announces Full Cast for Whistle Down the Wind Concert Presentations

Deaf West Theatre, New York Stage & Film and Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) have announced the full cast for developmental concert presentations of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Whistle Down the Wind. Directed by Tony Award winner Bill Rauch, the production will be presented July 31 through August 2 at The Bardavon in downtown Poughkeepsie,…

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Atlantic Theater Company Announces 2026–2027 Season With Four World Premieres

By NEW YORK TREND / August 24, 2026 / Comments Off on Atlantic Theater Company Announces 2026–2027 Season With Four World Premieres

Atlantic Theater Company has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring four world premieres from acclaimed playwrights and artists, along with a new Atlantic for Kids musical making its New York premiere. The upcoming season will bring new works by Mona Pirnot, Jack D. Coen, Clare Barron, Lucas Hnath, Jackie Sibblies Drury, Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck…

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PlayChange Launches ‘Round One,’ Taking Aim at Athlete-Owned Gaming

By NEW YORK TREND / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on PlayChange Launches ‘Round One,’ Taking Aim at Athlete-Owned Gaming

PlayChange.io is betting that the future of sports gaming will be about more than simply playing a game. In celebration of National Video Game Day, the company announced “Round One,” a major launch initiative designed to introduce the next phase of its athlete-owned gaming ecosystem. The rollout will include an August playable demo, new community…

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‘The Outsiders’ Cast Recording Surpasses 100 Million Streams Worldwide

By NEW YORK TREND / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on ‘The Outsiders’ Cast Recording Surpasses 100 Million Streams Worldwide

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Outsiders is reaching another milestone, with its Grammy-nominated Original Broadway Cast Recording surpassing 100 million streams worldwide. Released by Sony Masterworks Broadway, the recording has now been streamed more than 100 million times across digital platforms and continues to attract more than 100,000 streams each day. The milestone comes…

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Edy Modica Brings Her Offbeat Comedy to the Screen With Debut Special

By NEW YORK TREND / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on Edy Modica Brings Her Offbeat Comedy to the Screen With Debut Special

Edy Modica is taking her distinctive brand of comedy from supporting roles and short films to the spotlight with her debut stand-up special, I’M JUST LIKE YOU (AND IT SUCKS). The New York-based comedian, filmmaker, actor and writer’s first comedy special premiered on VEEPS June 26 and is building toward a wider release on YouTube…

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Bryant Park’s Free Concert Series Continues Through September With Music, Dance and a September 11 Tribute

By Ann Brown / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on Bryant Park’s Free Concert Series Continues Through September With Music, Dance and a September 11 Tribute

There is still plenty of free live music ahead this summer at Bryant Park, with the 2026 Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America continuing through September with a lineup spanning gospel, indie rock, global music, jazz, brass and dance. The remaining schedule begins with the Choir Festival on Friday, August 21, bringing three vocal…

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