Barack Obama News

The frequent Elphaba performer gave a knockout performance of WICKED's inspirational theme for the annual fair's opening ceremony.

For the ninth consecutive year in conjunction with the NBA Finals, ABC presents JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT.

Sony Music Masterworks is pleased to announce a long-term worldwide recording agreement with star trumpeter Till Brnner.

In 'Planet Neptune and the Modern US Presidents: Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama' (published by Balboa Press), author Suzanne Angioli uses the tool of astrology to decipher biographical traits of the past 13 presidents of the United States. Angioli concludes there is a unifying trait present in modern presidents.

Sadler's Wells has announced its Autumn / Winter 2016 Season.

Aftermath Entertainment teen singing sensation, Cam Anthony, recently announced the release of his first full-length conceptual music video, an original rendition of the One Direction song, “If I Could Fly.”

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the nominees for the 26th Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. The awards show will take place on Saturday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh.

The all-new season of IFC's original comedy series MARON picks up where the season three cliffhanger left off, with comedian and pioneer podcaster Marc Maron's fictional alter ego falling off the wagon and quickly descending the ladder of success.

Cafe Carlyle has announced an extension for Broadway legend Chita Rivera's acclaimed, sold out Cafe debut with four encore performances, May 18-21.

Performances will take place Tuesday - Saturday at 8:45pm. Reservations made by phone at 212.744.1600 are $75 ($125 for premium seating, $55 for bar seating) Tuesday - Thursday; and $85 ($135 for premium seating, $65 for bar seating) on Friday and Saturday. Reservations can also made online via Ticketweb. Cafe Carlyle is located in The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel (35 East 76th Street, at Madison Avenue).

According to reports, nearly 40 percent of the Pennsylvania Ballet dancers will be replaced for the 2016-17 season, said artistic director Angel Corella.  12 dancers were let go and 5 have decided to quit.  More are expected to leave.

The Representatives this August will bring one of their hyper-intimate, socially relevant theatrical experiences abroad, as they premiere their latest production, Private Manning Goes to Washington, at the 2016 International Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Tickets are now on sale https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=edfringe.com#q=%22Private%20Manning%20Goes%20to%20Washington%22.

The Jamie Lloyd Company's production of DOCTOR FAUSTUS is playing an extended run at the Duke of York's Theatre, starring  Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) in the title role, alongside Jenna Russell as Mephistopheles, Jade Anouka (Wagner), Tom Edden (Good Angel), Danielle Flett (Valdes), Brian Gilligan (Cornelius), Forbes Masson(Lucifer), Craig Stein (Evil Angel) and ensemble member Gabby Wong. Let's see what the critics had to say...

President Barack Obama discussed his plan to send additional Special Forces into Syria, in an interview with Charlie Rose today, Monday, April 25 in Hanover, Germany.

President Barack Obama reportedly visited London's Globe Theatre on Saturday, April 23rd, in honor of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. 

Today, TIME revealed the 2016 TIME 100, its annual list of THE 100 most influential people in the world. Not surprisingly, Lin-Manuel Miranda made this year's list.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is pleased to announce its 2016-2017 season, beginning with a world premiere and continuing with hotly-anticipated new plays by award-winning playwrights.

In an interview with CBS THIS MORNING co-host Charlie Rose, President Barack Obama discussed his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the ongoing situation in Syria, his views on foreign policy and his advice for his successor.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will host JAZZ AT THE WHITE HOUSE airing on International Jazz Day, SATURDAY, APRIL 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.