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If Major General Benjamin Franklin Butler hadn't been a lawyer, he might have tried his hand at psychotherapy, particularly talk therapy. His hyper-focus on word choice and the meaning behind said choices is the first impression we get of this Civil War leader in BUTLER, now playing through April 17 at Northlight Theatre in Skokie.

The 2016 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, today announced its lineup of panels and conversations with some of the industry's most critically and commercially successful filmmakers, artists, and executives

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) located at 1 Center Street in Newark, New Jersey, announces some new shows -- see Classic Rock Legend Todd Rundgren performing with The Tubes Ft. Free Waybill on Friday May 27, 2016 8PM and back by popular demand its Comedian & WBLS Radio Host EARTHQUAKE and the annual Father's Day Celebration Sunday, June 21, 2016 6PM. 

Rachel Feinstein is a nationally touring comedian and actress who is best known for her ability to morph into various ethnicities and genders.   Huffington Post called her "the only comedian we've seen who can go from embodying her grandmother in one breath and a predatory guy on the street in the next and be equally convincing at both."

Stevie Wonder attended the Sunday, March 13th matinee performance of  Danai Gurira's ECLIPSED on Broadway, starring Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o. Check out a look back at his visit below!

One of Entertainment Weekly's "25 Funniest People in America," Wanda Sykes brings her wry, intelligent stand up comedy to the Treasure Island Theatre, April 15 at 9 p.m.

Hello Pop Culture Wunderkinds! On this episode of BroadwayWorld's Some Like it Pop Podcast we look back at the best and worst of the 2016 Oscars, discuss what might be the best show on TV, and look at a slew of new TV shows debuting in March.

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that Joseph Vecsey is back again to host an all new ALL STAR COMEDY SHOW on Friday, April 1 at 8 pm. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 the day of the event and available online at www.baystreet.org, or by calling the Bay Street Theater Box Office at 631-725-9500. The Box Office is open Tuesday through Saturday 11 am to 5 pm.

As part of his summer-fall tour to 40 cities, comedian BRIAN REGAN will return to Playhouse Square Fri., November 18 for one 8 pm show.  Tickets go on sale Fri., March 11 at 11 am at playhousesquare.org. 216-241-6000 or the Ticket Office. Prices will be $42.50 & $52.50.

Comedian Brian Regan announces summer and fall tour dates with a stop at Hershey Theatre on Sunday, October 23 at 7 PM. Tickets for this show are $47.85 (processing fees apply). They are available at Hershey Theatre Box Office. They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3405 or 800-745-3000, and online at www.HersheyEntertainment.com or www.TicketMaster.com.

On Saturday's Saturday Night Live, Jay Pharoah impersonated about every black comedian by having a fake conversation with all of them.  From Eddie Murphy to Dave Chappelle to Chris Rock to Tracy Morgan, check out the hilarious video below!

The new American play Eclipsed by Danai Gurira, starring Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o, officially opened last night, March 6th, 2016 on Broadway at the Golden Theatre (252 W. 45th Street). The play also stars Pascale Armand, Akosua Busia, Zainab Jah and Saycon Sengbloh and is directed by Liesl Tommy. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals below!

The new American play Eclipsed by Danai Gurira, starring Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o, officially opened last night, March 6th, 2016 on Broadway at the Golden Theatre (252 W. 45th Street). The play also stars Pascale Armand, Akosua Busia, Zainab Jah andSaycon Sengbloh and is directed by Liesl Tommy. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the after party below!

The new American play Eclipsed by Danai Gurira, starring Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o, officially opened last night, March 6th, 2016 on Broadway at the Golden Theatre (252 W. 45th Street). The play also stars Pascale Armand, Akosua Busia, Zainab Jah andSaycon Sengbloh and is directed by Liesl Tommy. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the curtain call below!

The new American play ECLIPSED by Danai Gurira, starring Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o, officially opens tonight, March 6th, 2016 on Broadway at the Golden Theatre (252 W. 45th Street). The play also stars Pascale Armand, Akosua Busia, Zainab Jah and Saycon Sengbloh and is directed by Liesl Tommy. Check back later tonight for reviews!

Emmy Award nominee Dave Chappelle ('The Chappelle Show'), Emmy Award winner Chris Rock ('The Chris Rock Show'), Seth Meyers ('Late Night with Seth Meyers'), music artist John Legend and more were in attendance at the opening celebration of NEAL BRENNAN 3 MICS last night, March 3, at The Lynn Redgrave Theater. BroadwayWorld has photos from the festivities below!

The newly designed and renovated Apollo Theater Chicago, 2540 N Lincoln Ave, is excited to present a special limited engagement of Marc Salem's Mind Over Chicago, the latest interactive show in Marc Salem's Mind Over... series, created with tasty local flavor specifically for the Windy City.

Freaking out over High School Musical 4? Didn't have time to check in on your favorite Broadway stars? Well don't worry BroadwayWorld has rounded up some of the biggest stories from this week from Broadway and beyond with BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures.'

If you miss it in New Haven, see it in Hartford.

Amy Schumer announces her upcoming tour schedule!