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Oprah to Announce THE COLOR PURPLE Casting in ABC SOUL OF A NATION Special
by Michael Major - February 03, 2022
The special will reveal the lead actresses who are cast as Celia and Sofia in Warner Bros.’ film adaptation of the beloved musical “The Color Purple” and feature an exclusive clip of “The Color Purple” producer Oprah Winfrey delivering the casting news to one of the actresses....
Tim Dillon Comes to the Paramount Theatre in March
by Stephi Wild - January 31, 2022
Tim Dillon is a Stand up comedian, writer, and actor. He was a new face at the Montreal Comedy Festival in 2016. He won the title of New York's Funniest 2016 at Carolines NY Comedy Festival. In 2017 he was named of the top ten comics you need to know by Rolling Stone magazine....
John Heffron Comes to Comedy Works South, January 27 - 29
by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2022
Comedy Works has announced that John Heffron will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark....
Black Music Action Coalition Partners With Black Mental Health Alliance And Backline To Host Community Healing Event
by A.A. Cristi - December 13, 2021
On December 15, Black Music Action Coalition will host “This is How I Show Up,” the first in a series of conversations around race and identity in the music industry, and their effects on mental health. The event will be hosted in partnership with Black Mental Health Alliance and Backline, the m...
VIDEO: Hear Beanie Feldstein in a New Clip from HARRIET THE SPY
by Michael Major - November 18, 2021
Apple TV+'s upcoming Harriet the Spy the animated series stars acclaimed actor Beanie Feldstein as Harriet, a fiercely independent and adventurous 11-year-old girl, alongside Emmy Award-winner Jane Lynch as Ole Golly, Harriet’s larger-than-life, no-nonsense nanny. Hear Beanie Feldstein and Lacey ...
Live Nation And Kentucky Performing Arts Presents TIM DILLON – A REAL HERO TOUR
by A.A. Cristi - October 18, 2021
Tim Dillon – A Real Hero Tour announced on Saturday, November 20, 2021, 7:00 p.m. at The Brown Theatre....
Hyperpunk Duo WHOKILLEDXIX Release New Single 'monday!'
by Michael Major - October 11, 2021
The duo is made of Karm The Tool and Yung Skayda, who have notably performed to sold out audiences alongside rising alternative artist Jxdn. Not to mention, they’ve eclipsed 80 million global streams and counting. Listen to the new single now!...
CMA'S SUMMER JAM Concert Airs Tomorrow on ABC
by Michael Major - September 01, 2021
The concert features performances by Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, and more! Filmed July 27-28 with the Nashville skyline as the backdrop, this three-hour, artist-curated primetime special features more than 30 individual performances and collaborations ...
Shane Owens Releases New Single 'Music Man'
by Michael Major - August 27, 2021
Country music standout Shane Owens released his new single “Music Man”! Owens is notable for being one of the few country artists who deliver modern-day sounds while honoring his traditional country roots. Owens is back in full swing with brand new music and shows for fans of all ages to enjoy....
AS YOU LIKE IT Opens At The Classic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - August 23, 2021
The Classic Theatre of San Antonio by William Shakespeare presents AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by Nick Lawson running September 9 – 26, 2021 at San Antonio Botanical Garden. ...
Vevo and Doja Cat Release Exclusive Performance Of “Need To Know”
by A.A. Cristi - August 06, 2021
Watch Doja Cat's Official Live Performance of “Need To Know” from her new album Planet Her,...
VIDEO: Get a First Look at ZOG at the Rose Theatre in This All New Trailer
by Stephi Wild - July 09, 2021
Large in size and keen in nature, Zog is eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know. Zog tries so very hard, perhaps too hard, and he bumps, burns and roars his way through years one, two and three....
DENIZEN Theatre Announces An Outdoor Summer Reading Series
by A.A. Cristi - June 18, 2021
The DENIZEN Theatre has announced their Summer Reading Series, a trio of outdoor performances in the courtyard at Water Street Market in New Paltz, NY. All readings in the series will be free and open to the public....
ABC News Originals Presents 'The American Royal Baby' Streaming Today Only on Hulu
by TV News Desk - June 07, 2021
“The American Royal Baby” will provide a glimpse of the potentially glamorous California life ahead for the first American-born royal baby girl, spotlight how she will fit into the royal family and the line of succession and reflect on the legacy Princess Diana leaves for her grandchildren....
Southwark Playhouse Invites Theatre Companies Who Lost Performances to Perform as Part of SWK Fest
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2021
Southwark Playhouse announces SWK Fest – a new initiative inviting theatre companies who lost performances during the pandemic to perform at the Playhouse as part of a 2-week festival this July 2021....
Lincoln High School Will Perform DEAR EDWINA JR. Next Week
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2021
Lincoln High School Theatre and Music Departments present Dear Edwina Jr. running April 23-24, 2021. ...
BWW Blog: How to Shine Online- Audition Tips for Online Auditions and Self-Tapes
by ICMT - April 13, 2021
With theatres planning to reopen in the hopefully not too distant future, auditions have started but not as we knew them. Speaking to German Director Christopher Stadlhofer, he explains, 'Even after lock-down, we will likely be conducting our first rounds online or by self-tape. It's logistically ea...
BWW Review: ANTIGONE at The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio
by Ashley Corbaley - April 11, 2021
The Classic Theatre of San Antonio's next Theatre in the Rough Production, ANTIGONE, is now playing at the Botanical Garden! Penned by Sophocles in roughly 441 BC, ANTIGONE follows the daughters of Oedipus after his tragic demise. This production is an adaptation by Emily Mann and begins in the afte...
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Jon M. Chu Play IN THE HEIGHTS-Themed Trivia
by Sarah Leiber - April 08, 2021
Lin-Manuel Miranda and director Jon M. Chu labored for years to bring “In the Heights,” an upbeat musical that opened on Broadway in 2008, to the big screen....
Willa Amai Releases New Single 'Not A Soldier'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 08, 2021
With the many accolades from Nick Music’s Fresh Faces, MTV LIVE and MTV’s Spankin’ New, and recent premieres from her last single at PEOPLE and Under the Radar the rising artist continues to rack up industry buzz....
Anthony Ramos in Talks to Join TRANSFORMERS Sequel
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 01, 2021
Transformers, based on the Hasbro toy line, has been a massively successful property for Paramount, according to Variety. The first film in the franchise, starring Shia LaBeouf, was released in 2007. ...
Toumani Diabaté & the London Symphony Orchestra Debut New Track 'Elyne Road'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 31, 2021
Toumani further elaborates on the project, “African music has a mystic and classical side, a divinity…it is not only about dance, and people need to know this.” ...
VIDEO: Melissa McCarthy Teases Her Upcoming Role As Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Sarah Leiber - March 29, 2021
SiriusXM’s Town Hall with the cast and director of Thunder Force will air on SiriusXM Stars on Wednesday, March 31 at 3:00 pm ET and will be available on the SiriusXM app. ...
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: NEW FLAVORS OF AZEROTH The Official Cookbook Out June 1
by A.A. Cristi - March 11, 2021
Pandaren chef Nomi has collected the best recipes from his travels and will teach you everything you need to know as you feast your way through Azeroth. ...
Tony Awards Voting Has Officially Begun
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 01, 2021
Voting for the Tony Awards has officially begun. There are 778 Tony voters, but because voters can only cast ballots in categories in which they’ve seen all the nominees, and the pandemic prevented any spring theatergoing, there are fewer qualified voters than in a typical year. ...
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