Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis set ‘Warriors’ musical for Broadway in 2027

June 25, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are turning their concept album “Warriors” into a full-length Broadway show. The story — originally a 1965 novel that was made into a cult, dystopian 1979 film — follows a street gang called the Warriors as they make their way from the Bronx to their home turf of Coney Island in Brooklyn while being hunted by rivals gangs and cops. It will be the first full musical from Miranda since “Hamilton.” The musical of “Warriors” is expected to begin previews next March and open next April at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. ...

‘Dreaming American Futures’: Palmer Museum opens juried show of contemporary art for the USA’s 250th

June 18, 2026

UNIVERSITY PARK — What does it mean to be American? The Palmer Museum of Art is examining that question in the special exhibition “Dreaming American Futures: Invitational 250,” on view now through Nov. 29. The major juried exhibition is mounted in response to the celebration of the ...

Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival returns to Centre Hall June 24-28

June 18, 2026

CENTRE HALL — The 19th annual Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival, the largest bluegrass festival east of the Mississippi, will return to the Centre Hall Grange Fairgrounds from June 24-28. The festival will feature five full days of performances by national, regional and local artists, ...

Luke’s ‘Empire’ lightsaber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction

June 18, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from “The Empire Strikes Back” that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture. The Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction ...

The Grammys add five new categories and announce changes to best new artist

June 18, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including the addition of five new categories. The academy on Tuesday announced the addition of a best Asian pop music performance category — celebrating releases across K-pop, J-pop, C-pop and beyond — awarded to the performer. A new best traditional pop vocal performance category will be awarded to performers whose music “cannot properly be intermingled with present forms of pop music,” according to a press release. Also, a new best Latin song category will recognize ...

Nittany Knights to perform in South Hills concert series June 14

June 11, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — South Hills School of Business & Technology announces the second event of the 2026 Music Picnic Series. On Sunday, June 14, free entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. at South Hills School with Nittany Knights. “We are excited to bring our signature brand of high-fidelity ...