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Sundance Institute Announces Latest Documentary Fund Grantees Photo Sundance Institute Announces Latest Documentary Fund Grantees
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2020

Sundance Institute today named the global cohort of 22 independent nonfiction filmmakers and their projects that comprise the latest Grantees of the Institute's Documentary Fund....
Andrew Garfield, Jodie Comer, Steve Martin & More Earn 2022 Emmy Nominations - See th Photo Andrew Garfield, Jodie Comer, Steve Martin & More Earn 2022 Emmy Nominations - See the Full List!
by Michael Major - July 12, 2022

Check out the complete list of Emmy nominations, which include Andrew Garfield, Steve Martin, Jodie Comer, Tony Awards Presents: Broadways Back!, Annie LIVE!, Jane Lynch, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Nathan Lane, Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Shalom, Mare Winningham, Laurie Metcalf, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, and mo...
THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees! Photo THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!
by Michael Major - January 25, 2024

The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations ...
National Sawdust Celebrates 80th Birthday Of Composer Joan Tower With Special Concert Photo National Sawdust Celebrates 80th Birthday Of Composer Joan Tower With Special Concert Featuring Women Composers
by Julie Musbach - October 18, 2018

In the tradition of the Philip Glass @80 and John Corigliano @80 concerts, National Sawdust celebrates Grammy Award-winning American composer Joan Tower in honor of her 80th birthday on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 4:00 pm as Chris Grymes presents Joan Tower and Friends. This special concert - thoug...
The AMAs Announce Hosts for RED CARPET LIVE Photo The AMAs Announce Hosts for RED CARPET LIVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 04, 2018

dick clark productions today announced "AMAs Red Carpet Live presented by Security Benefit," the official pre-show for the "2018 American Music Awards." Jessie James Decker, Scott Evans, AJ Gibson, Erika Jayne, Laura Marano and Zach Sang will host. The two-hour pre-show will stream LIVE from Microso...
FAT HAM, Billy Porter & More Receive GLAAD Award Nominations Photo FAT HAM, Billy Porter & More Receive GLAAD Award Nominations
by Michael Major - January 17, 2024

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced the nominees for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including five Broadway shows, Billy Porter, Reneé Rapp, The Color Purple, High School Musical the Musical the Series, Gre...
CBS Announces The 20 Performers Participating In The 2020 Showcase Photo CBS Announces The 20 Performers Participating In The 2020 Showcase
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 06, 2020

CBS today announced the 20 performers participating in the 2020 SHOWCASE, which will begin its run of six shows on Jan. 14 at the El Portal Theatre in Los Angeles....
The Tribeca TV Festival Features the Season Premieres of TRACEY ULLMAN'S SHOW, RAY DO Photo The Tribeca TV Festival Features the Season Premieres of TRACEY ULLMAN'S SHOW, RAY DONOVAN, the 20th Season of LAW & ORDER
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 22, 2018

Calling all TV fans, the Tribeca TV Festival is back on the big screen bringing audiences together to discover new series and be the first to see favorite new season premieres. The 2nd Tribeca TV Festival will celebrate unforgettable storytellers who have shaped what 'peak TV' is today and introduce...
Sklar Brothers Come to Comedy Works Larimer Square, January 14 - 16 Photo Sklar Brothers Come to Comedy Works Larimer Square, January 14 - 16
by A.A. Cristi - January 05, 2022

Comedy Works has announced that Sklar Brothers will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square. ...
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Lights Up Big Screen For April and May Films Photo Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Lights Up Big Screen For April and May Films
by Stephi Wild - March 24, 2023

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is once again lighting up its big screen for the Spring. Learn more about the full lineup here!...
A TERRIBLE SHOW FOR TERRIBLE PEOPLE Selected for the 2023 Orlando Fringe Winter Mini- Photo A TERRIBLE SHOW FOR TERRIBLE PEOPLE Selected for the 2023 Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest
by Blair Ingenthron - December 17, 2022

A TERRIBLE SHOW FOR TERRIBLE PEOPLE is an official selection in the ORLANDO FRINGE WINTER MINI-FEST 2023 taking place January 12-15. Creator and producer Bonnie He will be performing two shows at the new Fringe ArtsSpace Mainstage at 54 W. Church Street, Orlando, FL 32801....
Huntington Theatre Company Presents THE JUDY AND VARLA SHOW Photo Huntington Theatre Company Presents THE JUDY AND VARLA SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - September 12, 2019

Emmy Award-winning comedian and writer Judy Gold shares the stage for the first time ever with Boston-area cabaret sensation and Norton Award winner Varla Jean Merman at the Huntington Theatre Company for one night only on Saturday, October 19 at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA. Performance times...
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Denzel Washington To Premiere On TNT Photo AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Denzel Washington To Premiere On TNT
by Tori Hartshorn - June 17, 2019

Tune-in to see Hollywood's elite salute Denzel Washington with the 47th AFI Life Achievement Award, America's highest honor for a career in film. Washington's closest friends and collaborators Mahershala Ali, Chadwick Boseman, Jodie Foster, Jamie Foxx, Morgan Freeman, Michael B. Jordan, Spike Lee, I...
Julianna Margulies, Carol Kane & More To Join Museum Of Jewish Heritage For Community Photo Julianna Margulies, Carol Kane & More To Join Museum Of Jewish Heritage For Community Reading Of NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2024

Join Broadway and entertainment figures at the Museum of Jewish Heritage for a community reading of Elie Wiesel's Night in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day....
Roundabout Theatre Company Announces REFOCUS PROJECT, SEASON THREE Photo Roundabout Theatre Company Announces REFOCUS PROJECT, SEASON THREE
by Blair Ingenthron - April 27, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the third season of The Refocus Project, its multi-year project to elevate and restore marginalized plays to the American canon. This year's series of readings will feature Asian American and Pacific Islander playwrights: Prince Gomolvilas, Velina Hasu Housto...
Max Announces Early Black Friday 70% Off Deal Available Today Photo Max Announces Early Black Friday 70% Off Deal Available Today
by Michael Major - November 20, 2023

Max viewers have access to the best unscripted and highest-quality scripted programming, including some of the year's most-watched content from brands like HBO, TLC, Food Network, HGTV, Cartoon Network, and OWN, plus Warner Bros. Pictures’ like “Blue Beetle” and coming soon, “Barbie.”...
New West Symphony Announces Guest Artists for TITANIC LIVE Photo New West Symphony Announces Guest Artists for TITANIC LIVE
by Sarah Hookey - June 11, 2019

Guest artists have been announced for Titanic Live, an extraordinary concert-film event, only the second such screening ever in the United States. They include uillean pipes and irish whistle player Eric Rigler, singer Maria Zouroudis, The All-American Boys Chorus and the Los Robles Children's Choir...
What's New On Max This January 2024 Photo What's New On Max This January 2024
by Michael Major - December 21, 2023

Find out what's new on Max this January, including the Debut of HBO Original “True Detective: Night Country” and Max Original “On the Roam,” New Seasons Of Max Original “Sort Of,' HBO Original “Real Time with Bill Maher,” And Adult Swim's “Rick and Morty,” And Debut of HBO Original Documentary “Goin...
Presenters Announced for the 47th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to Denzel W Photo Presenters Announced for the 47th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to Denzel Washington
by Tori Hartshorn - May 20, 2019

The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the first wave of guest presenters who will celebrate Denzel Washington at the 47th AFI Life Achievement Award on June 6, 2019, at a Gala Tribute in Los Angeles. Chadwick Boseman, Jodie Foster, Jamie Foxx, Morgan Freeman (2011 honoree), Michael B. Jo...
Valerie David Brings New Solo Play BAGGAGE FROM BAGHDAD To Gothenburg Fringe This Sep Photo Valerie David Brings New Solo Play BAGGAGE FROM BAGHDAD To Gothenburg Fringe This September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 24, 2022

​​​​​​​Award-winning performer and playwright Valerie David will return to Gothenburg with the world premiere Baggage From BaghDAD: Becoming my father's daughter on September 8, 10 & 11. ...
Varla Jean Merman & Judy Gold Premiere Duo Show in P-Town Alongside Varla's New Solo Photo Varla Jean Merman & Judy Gold Premiere Duo Show in P-Town Alongside Varla's New Solo Show SUPERSPREADER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 15, 2020

Producer Mark Cortale has announced the opening of two shows for summer-long runs in Provincetown, starting this month. First, drag comedy legend Varla Jean Merman premiered her new comedy show Superspreader on July 9 which will run until September 12 poolside at the Crown & Anchor, featuring Gerald...
Kennedy Center Teams Up With Netflix To Stream Mark Twain Prize Photo Kennedy Center Teams Up With Netflix To Stream Mark Twain Prize
by Michael Major - March 14, 2024

The Kennedy Center collaborates with Netflix to stream the Mark Twain Prize, and sets the cast. Get the latest updates on this exciting partnership and the star-studded cast lineup. This year's program will feature a cast of leading performers, including Dave Burd aka “Lil Dicky,” Dave Chappelle, Ji...
IN THE HEIGHTS, HARRY POTTER & More Come to HBO Max This June Photo IN THE HEIGHTS, HARRY POTTER & More Come to HBO Max This June
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 20, 2021

The Warner Bros. Pictures film fuses Lin-Manuel Miranda’s kinetic music and lyrics with director Jon M. Chu’s lively and authentic eye for storytelling that captures a world very much of its place, but universal in its experience....
HBO Max Shares August 2020 Highlights Photo HBO Max Shares August 2020 Highlights
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 20, 2020

From blockbuster films to star-studded new original series, there's plenty of content to enjoy this August on HBO Max....
Beauty in Chaos Presents Single LOOK UP Feat. Tish Ciravolo and Grammy Nominee Michae Photo Beauty in Chaos Presents Single LOOK UP Feat. Tish Ciravolo and Grammy Nominee Michael Rozo
by Tori Hartshorn - November 15, 2018

Los Angeles-based Beauty in Chaos have announced their impending vinyl release of their debut album 'Finding Beauty in Chaos'. Slated for November 30, 33.3 Music Collective will be offering almost 80 minutes of music, curated by guitarist Michael Ciravolo on deluxe CD and limited-edition heavy weigh...




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