John Allen News

REELZ today announced new original programming for winter 2019 including four new specials, three new series and three returning series. Highlighting the specials is the U.S. premiere of Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie celebrating the 40th anniversary of the movie shot guerrilla style on the streets of Brooklyn with a BeeGees soundtrack and a fledgling 23-year-old John Travolta that became a cultural phenomenon. At the heart of '70s disco fever is one of the biggest voices that shaped contemporary music in Donna Summer and the new special Donna Summer: Disco Queen shows how she became the queen of disco ushering in a new era of sound that is still heard today. Donna Summer: Disco Queen leads a week packed with '70s themed programming starting Monday, January 14 with shows about the celebrities, music and movies that defined a generation.

Terrific New Theatre opens its 33rd season Sept. 13 with the Alabama premiere of a new musical comedy that isn't scheduled to reach Off-Broadway until October. "The Book of Merman," a send-up of the Tony Award-winning smash hit "The Book of Mormon," will run for three weekends at TNT - including two Sunday matinees - closing on Sept. 29.

Reelz Announces Fall 2018 Slate with New Series, New Specials and New Episodes of Returning Series

Arizona Citizens for the Arts has recognized 24 members of the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives and staff members as 2018 Legislative Arts Champions for their bipartisan support for public funding for the arts. 

Houston's award-winning 8-piece ensemble The Suffers, have announced their sophomore full-length album, Everything Here, which is set to release on July 13, 2018. Co-produced by The Suffers, Zeke Listenbee, and John Allen Stephens, the album includes special guests such as Bun B and Paul Wall, along with a duet featuring Lyle Divinsky (The Motet), and additional vocal production from Lili K (Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa). Alongside this exciting announcement, The Suffers have teamed up with Okayplayer to exclusively premiere 'Do Whatever', the newest single off of their forthcoming album! 

The Coral Gables Community Foundation is pleased to welcome Jack Lowell as the Chairman and Laura Russo as the Chair Elect of the Coral Gables Community Foundation Board of Directors.

One of the nation's most innovative opera companies, Odyssey Opera, continues Trial by Fire: Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years' War, a season-long exploration of operatic works inspired by martyr, saint, and military leader Joan of Arc (1412-1431).

One of the nation's most innovative opera companies, Odyssey Opera, continues Trial by Fire: Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years' War, a season-long exploration of operatic works inspired by martyr, saint, and military leader Joan of Arc (1412-1431).

BILL BUGG AND FRIENDS: SONGS FROM THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK is a great throwback to the intimate piano bar shows that showcase hot numbers and cool singers.

'Divorce: Through the Eyes of God's Love': a ray of hope for those living with the heartbreak and despair of a broken marriage. 'Divorce: Through the Eyes of God's Love' is the creation of published author John Allen Jr., a husband and father of five who holds a master's degree in Theological Studies and is an active member of Communion Ministries International, Inc.

The Coral Gables Community Foundation is pleased to welcome Susie Klock, Dr. Justin Polga and Michael Walsh to the 2017 Board of Directors.

International Celebrity Images presents the 23rd Production of THE REEL AWARDS, an entertaining two and a half-hour tongue in cheek parody, spoof, and tribute to the real Academy Awards on Monday, February 20, 2017 at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, 129 East Fremont Street, in Las Vegas, NV  89101.

Concord Records will release singer-songwriter-guitarist Doyle Bramhall II's latest album Rich Man on September 30, 2016.

Concord Records will release singer-songwriter-guitarist Doyle Bramhall II's latest album Rich Man on September 30, 2016.

The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast.

Piano Men: A Tribute to Sir Elton John & Billy Joel brings the hits of two musical powerhouses to the Suncoast Showroom tonight, Oct. 24.

Comedian, comedy coach and founder of the Las Vegas Comedy Institute Don Barnhart will present the latest graduating stand up class on October 11th, followed by his new sketch and improv group.

The Piano Men tribute offers a night of songs, energetic performances, outrageous costumes and true rock 'n' roll. Sir Elton John and Billy Joel tribute artists – Jeffrey Allen and Matthew Banks – respectfully capture the prowess of the legendary musicians throughout the interactive show.