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Eva Noblezada, best known for her portrayal of Daisy Buchanan in Broadway’s The Great Gatsby, will leave the play on January 30 at the Broadway Theatre. His departure follows an impending change of artists. Jeremy Jordan, who currently plays Jay Gatsby, will make his final appearance on January 19th, while Eric Anderson, who plays Wolfsheim, will exit on January 5th. While Noblezada’s replacement has yet to be announced, the show has confirmed that Anderson and Jordan will succeed him. Three-time Tony nominee Terrence Mann will assume the role of Anderson beginning Jan. 10. 8 through April 20. Ryan McCarten is set to play Jay Gatsby on Jan. 8. 21 The cast currently includes Noah J. Ricketts as Nick Carraway, Sarah Chase as Myrtle Wilson, Samantha Pauley as Jordan Baker, John Zdrojeski as Tom Buchanan and Charlie Pollock as George Wilson As a special takeaway, Jordan and Noblezada will reunite for a one-night event on January 16 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby. The evening includes a performance at the Broadway Theatre, followed by a Gala to benefit The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Check out the musical’s official website for more information and updated casting information.

Ariana Grande fans eager for the new tour may have to hold out a little longer. Speculation about a possible 2025 tour has surfaced after tickets booked for the pop sensation allegedly surfaced on Ticketmaster in recent weeks. However, Grande’s record label, Republic Records, officially denied the allegations. “There are no plans to tour next ye ar,” the label clarified in response to a fan post on X (formerly Twitter). “But Ariana deeply appreciates the continued love, support and enthusiasm from her fans and all.” Focusing on Music and Film While Grande is not re ady to tour, she continues to work on new music and expand her career in the film industry. Her portrayal of Glinda in the highly anticipated film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked garnered rave reviews. The first installment of the film, released late last month, made an impressive $525 million at the worldwide box office. Fans can expect to see her reprise the role, which hits theaters on November 21, 2025. A Storied Career Grande’s on-screen journey began long before Bad. She first captured hearts in 2009 as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s Victorious, followed by the spin-off series Sam & Cat. Her successful acting career laid the foundation for her transition into music. In 2013, he released his debut album Yours Truly, which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Over the years, he has released six more studio albums, including his latest record, Eternal Sunshine, which was released in 2024 to critical and professional acclaim. A final visit and hopes for the future Grande’s latest headlining tour was in support of her 2018 album Sweetener, which includes hits like “God Is A Woman”, “No Tears Left To Cry”. Since then, she has focused on creative pursuits, including film roles, beauty work, and continuing music. While there is no tour for 2025, fans can look forward to future posts as Grande’s career continues to develop in exciting ways

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Joan Jett & The Blackhearts are set to headline a five-night residency at the House of Blues Las Vegas, located inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, in summer 2025. These performances mark the band’s first announced shows for their 2025 tour calendar. The residency dates are June 13, 14, 18, 20, and 21. Fans can expect an electrifying lineup of hits including “Bad Reputation,” “I Hate Myself for Loving You,” and “Fake Friends.” The setlist will also feature iconic covers like “Crimson and Clover,” “I Love Rock ’n Roll,” and “Everyday People.” About Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Joan Jett founded The Blackhearts in 1979, establishing a legacy that has spanned over four decades with twelve studio albums, including three certified platinum or gold. Known as the “godmother of punk,” Jett first gained recognition with the all-female band The Runaways from 1975 to 1979, delivering hits such as “Cherry Bomb,” “Queens of Noise,” and a powerful cover of the Velvet Underground’s “Rock & Roll.” Recent Releases The band’s most recent release came in 2023 with the six-song EP Mindsets, their first new material in a decade since the 2013 studio album Unvarnished. In 2022, they delighted fans with Changeup, their first-ever acoustic album, featuring stripped-down renditions of classics like “Bad Reputation” and “Crimson and Clover.” Stay tuned for ticketing details and additional tour announcements.

Formless Australian artist Kim Dracula is teaming up with Japanese metalcore all-girl singer Hanabi. in the summer of 2025 for an electric co-headlining US tour. The tour kicks off March 5 at MTELUS in Montreal and includes stops in major cities including Chicago, Boston, Orlando, Dallas and Denver. Notable locations on the tour include Todd’s Place in New Haven, The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Marathon Music Works in Nashville, House of Blues in Dallas, Neptune Theater in Seattle and the tour ends on April 12 with Ace of Spades in Sacramento It continues here . Direct support throughout the tour comes from Crystal Lake, where KAONASHI opens each show. Ticket Information Pre-sale begins Tuesday, December 17. General ticket sales begin Friday, December 20 at 10 a.m. local time. Fans can also purchase tickets through Ticket Club with the code TICKETNEWS for a free one-year membership. About Kim Dracula Tasmanian native Kim Dracula burst onto the music scene with her viral TikTok cover of Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” in 2020, amassing over 1.3 million views She is known for her contributions to metal, punk, alternative and indie frafra, Kim Dracula’s breakout-. For the song “Killdozer”, there’s “The Bard’s Last Note”. Their debut album America’s Gradual Decline in Morale dropped in July, which included the hits “Make Me Famous”, “Drown”. The story of Hanabi. It was founded in 2015 in Tokyo, Hanabi. known for their unique “Harajuku-core” style, where heavy music and rich, fashion-forward colors come together. Their unobtrusive sound fuses metalcore, hardcore punk, nu metal, hip-hop and electronica. Their discography includes Girl’s Reform Manifest (2021), Reborn Superstar! (2023), and their latest miniseries Bucchigiri Tokyo. Kim Dracula and Hanabie. 2025 U.S. Tour Dates: March 5 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS *+ 6 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall *+ 8 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis *+ 11 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues Chicago *+ 12 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre *+ 14 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live *+ 15 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place *+ 16 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount *+ 17 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring *+ 19 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa *+ 20 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz *+ 22 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues Orlando *+ 23 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre *+ 25 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works *+ 26 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant *+ 29 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas + 30 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin + April 2 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot *+ 3 – Denver, CO – Summit *+ 5 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim *+ 6 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren *+ 9 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre * 10 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom * 12 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades * *Direct support from Crystal Lake Opening act KAONASHI*