Set entirely inside a beauty parlour in small town Louisiana, Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias revolves around six women who regularly gather there to share stories and secrets and the bonds which form between them.

Upheld as one of the greatest operas of all time by critics and opera goers alike, Bizet's thrilling Carmen not only has pulse-quickening drama, a passionate love triangle and hotblooded characters, but an iconic score filled with soaring, instantly recognisable melodies that are impossible not to hum along to. Experience the sensual tale of the ultimate femme fatale during Emmanuel Villaume and Dallas Opera's latest Carmen production, featuring French mezzo-soprano Stephanie D'Oustrac in the titular role.

The original Jersey Boy, Frankie himself, is taking his latest incarnation of the Four Seasons on tour across the States in this year. The legendary falsetto and his band will be belting out the hits that made them world-famous during the last 40 years, and what led them to sell over 100 million records worldwide.

For over four decades, Carol Burnett has won the hearts of America's audiences as the long-reigning queen of comedy TV and Broadway. With a sparkle in her eye and a dance number or two, this talented performer overcame a difficult childhood and broke the Hollywood mould with her self-titled, 11 season strong variety show, garnering 23 Emmy Awards in the process. Now she brings her wit to theatres across the US in a show that looks back to the highs and lows of her remarkable career and life.

There's no bigger name in comedy right now than Amy Schumer. Her incredibly topical and incisive Comedy Central show has won her critical plaudits and a huge fanbase, tackling subjects like gun control, celebrity culture and feminism with style to spare.