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by Stephi Wild - October 26, 2020
Ever thought about how nine is the same as six upside down? Patrick has. More than you have. More than anyone has. And they're doing something about it. Patrick needs your help. We're changing the symbol for the number nine, and you need to know what we're going to change it to, and exactly how we'r...
Kinkead Entertainment Agency Signs CJ Solar
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 21, 2020
CJ Solar’s live shows opening for Chris Janson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gary Allan, Aaron Watson, 38 Special and others have generated rave reviews, and today the Kinkead Entertainment Agency announces signing the hit artist/songwriter for exclusive booking representation....
VIDEO: Bill Nye Wants You to Vote for Science
by Sarah Leiber - October 15, 2020
Global climate change affects each of us, no matter where we live....
DMV QFEST 3.0 Calls Upon Playwrights, Devisers and Theatre Makers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 12, 2020
Adventure Theatre MTC, Convergence Theatre, 4615 Theatre Company, and ArtsCentric are inviting playwrights, devisers, and theatre makers to DMV QFEST 3.0: Speak Your Truth. This iteration of QFest is centered around identity. Race, gender, sexuality, and our background informs who we are - bu...
EmiSunshine and the Rain to Bring FAMILY WARS to Northern Virginia
by A.A. Cristi - August 05, 2020
EmiSunshine is 16 years old, but she has attracted national attention since the age of 9. Rolling Stone once named her among '10 new country artists you need to know.' ...
Theater Resources Unlimited Presents Upcoming Conversation Featuring Jane Dubin, Lee Feldshon and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 05, 2020
This Friday, August 7, 2020, offers a conversation entitled 'Producer Basics: What You Need to Know, COVID Edition,' an opportunity to network with theater professionals and talk about keeping theater alive in the age of COVID-19....
At Least 5000 Jobs Have Been Lost in the UK Theatre Industry Due to the Health Crisis
by Stephi Wild - August 04, 2020
At least 5,000 jobs have been lost in the UK theatre industry due to the health crisis, ITV reports. 2,000 of these are in the last month alone, and 2,700 of the job losses are in London and the West End....
Equity UK Releases Guide for Members on Returning to Work in Live Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 13, 2020
Equity has released a briefing for its members via its website on guidelines for returning to work in live performance. ...
VIDEO: Watch Richard Marx Perform “Limitless” On GMA
by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2020
Richard Marx made an appearance on GMA - What You Need To Know this afternoon, where he performed his song “Limitless” from his new album of the same name, out now on BMG. ...
Adventure Seeks Personal Stories With A Second Playwriting Festival
by A.A. Cristi - June 12, 2020
Adventure Theatre MTC, Convergence Theatre and 4615 Theatre Company invite playwrights, devisers, and theatre makers to DMV QFEST 2.0....
Bangalore Little Theatre Holds Virtual Auditions For MARY MARY
by Stephi Wild - June 07, 2020
Bangalore Little Theatre will host virtual auditions for its upcoming production of Mary Mary....
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Carl Reiner, Judd Apatow & More to Take Part in LAUGHTER IN LOCKDOWN Comedy Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2020
NY Laughs, in partnership with The Actors Fund has announced a special one-night-only streaming event 'Laughter in Lockdown,' to benefit comedians and other comedy professionals in need on Friday, May 29 at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT on nylaughs.org/lockdown....
Tank and The Bangas Debuts New Single 'For Andre' to Celebrate Andre 3000's Birthday
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 27, 2020
To celebrate André 3000's birthday, Grammy-nominated band Tank and The Bangas debuts a new single, “For André,” today via Verve Forecast. ...
Hunter College Announces Brand New Lineup Of Virtual Series Hunter@Home
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2020
Members of the Hunter College community from across the globe are invited to tune in to the newly launched Hunter@Home....
Ethereal Theatre Announces Original Show 'Bog Roll Bandits' With Official Cast Announcement
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2020
Produced and presented by Ethereal Theatre Company in collaboration with The Cockpit Broadcast...
Stephen Trask Will Take Part in DIGITAL DRAGFEST on StageIt This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - April 21, 2020
Many of the biggest names in drag are coming together for a new digital concert festival, a?oePEG Presents: Digital Drag Fest 2020.' Stephen Trask will take part in the event, singing the songs of Hedwig and other surprises, in a 'stripped down and acoustic' performance....
VIDEO: Theater Director Kella Manfredi is Paying Drive By Visits to Her Students While Social Distancing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 16, 2020
KUSA has reported the story of theater director at Creek High School, who is helping to bring a positive light to the world of social distancing. She is decorating her car with posters and partaking in drive by visits to her students!...
CJ Solar Sets Date for New EP
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 14, 2020
CJ Solar has doubly-good news for his fans, as he has set May 1, 2020 as the date his long-awaited Coming My Way EP will be available. He also revealed his touching new single, “Watered Down Whiskey,” was released to Country radio today. ...
SEA WALL/ A LIFE to be Released by Audible on April 30
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 13, 2020
It has been announced that the Audible Original production of Sea Wall/A Life, starring Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal and Tony Award nominee Tom Sturridge, will be released on April 30th. ...
Gryffin and Chris Lane Team Up for New Single 'Hold You Tonight'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2020
L.A.-based artist/producer Gryffin has teamed up with platinum-selling country artist Chris Lane for a breathtaking new single called “Hold You Tonight.” Released via Darkroom/Interscope Records, the track beautifully merges Gryffin's melodic brand of electronic music with Lane's stripp...
P!NK Recovers From Covid-19; Donates $1 Million to Relief Efforts
by A.A. Cristi - April 03, 2020
Beloved music artist Pink revealed on social media today that she and her son, Jameson, have made a full recovery from the novel coronavirus Covid-19. ...
iHeartRadio Joins Quibi's Daily Music News Show POP5
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 01, 2020
Today, Quibi announced that iHeartRadio has joined as a partner of the new 'Pop5' daily music news show produced by Mission Control Media. Hosted by esteemed music reporter, Tim Kash (UK's 'Top of the Pops,' 'MTV News'), Pop5 by iHeartRadio will be part of Quibi's Daily Essentials giving the viewers...
J.K Rowling Launches HARRY POTTER AT HOME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2020
J.K Rowling has launched an online Harry Potter hub for kids, families and fans during the coronavirus lockdown, harrypotterathome.com....
ABC to Air a Special 'America Rising' Edition of 20/20
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 30, 2020
As COVID-19 lockdowns sweep the globe, ABC News announced today that “20/20” will air its third live special in prime time anchored by David Muir on the outbreak. “America Rising: Fighting the Pandemic – A Special Edition of '20/20'” will highlight the extraordinary work by health care wo...
ABC News Presents Special Daytime Coverage of COVID-19
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 17, 2020
ABC News announced today plans to provide special daytime coverage of COVID-19 beginning Wednesday, March 18, at 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT on ABC, temporarily replacing episodes of “GMA3: Strahan, Sara & Keke,” and at 4:00 p.m. EDT on ABC News Live. With so many new questions and growing co...
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