U2 begins the North American portion of their world tour in Chicago and will also play stadiums in East Rutherford and Toronto. Other acts on tour in September include AC/DC, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Bruce Springsteen, Nickelback, Pearl Jam, Britney Spears, Metallica and Kings of Leon. Baseball pennant races heat up this month with the Yankees, Phillies, Cardinals, Angels, Dodgers and Tigers close to clinching playoff positions.
The NFL begins September 10th as the Titans battle the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Tom Brady is expected to return to the New England Patriots when the Pats take on the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. Week 2 has the Giants visiting Cowboys Stadium, Steelers battling the Bears and the Patriots taking on the Jets.
On Broadway, Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman also hit Broadway in the two character play A Steady Rain slated for the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. June Law stars as Hamlet at the Broadhurst Theatre. The hit musical Wicked plays not only on Broadway, but also performances scheduled for San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Nashville, London and Des Moines.