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ABC Announces the Cast of Celebrity Kids for DANCING WITH THE STARS: JUNIORS Photo ABC Announces the Cast of Celebrity Kids for DANCING WITH THE STARS: JUNIORS
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 26, 2018

“Dancing with the Stars: Juniors” welcomes 12 celebrity kids and professional junior ballroom dancers to the ballroom floor. The youngest cast ever is sparkling up their wardrobe, breaking in their dancing shoes and readying themselves for what will be an unforgettable journey. The competition begin...
André De Shields, Ali Ewoldt & More to Take Part in Prospect Theater Company's Spring Photo André De Shields, Ali Ewoldt & More to Take Part in Prospect Theater Company's Spring Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 27, 2022

Prospect Theater Company announced today that its annual Spring Gala will feature performances and special appearances by Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award winner André De Shields; Ali Ewoldt (The Phantom of the Opera); Drama Desk Award winner Gretchen Cryer; Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Award n...
Main Street Theater to Stage AKEELAH AND THE BEE Photo Main Street Theater to Stage AKEELAH AND THE BEE
by Julie Musbach - October 13, 2017

Main Street Theater (MST) presents Akeelah and the Bee, based on the screenplay by Doug Atchison and adapted for the stage by Cheryl L. West....
Meet the Cast of THE LONELIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD Photo Meet the Cast of THE LONELIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - April 02, 2018

After the lauded World Premiere of The Boy Who Danced On Air, Diversionary is proud to produce the World Premiere of another groundbreaking new musical....
REVIEW: v Is Absolutely Hilarious And Touchingly Insightful Photo REVIEW: v Is Absolutely Hilarious And Touchingly Insightful
by Jade Kops - September 17, 2023

Brilliantly funny, William Finn (Music and Lyrics) and Rachel Sheinkin’s (Book) THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is presented by the new generation of musical theatre stars under Dash Kruck’s insightful direction....
One-Hour TV Special To Celebrate Broadway/San Diego High School Musical Theatre Award Photo One-Hour TV Special To Celebrate Broadway/San Diego High School Musical Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - June 22, 2018

Broadway/San Diego is excited to announce the initial airing of the one-hour TV special on Friday, June 22, featuring highlights from the 5th annual Broadway/San Diego High School Musical Theatre Awards which took place on Sunday, May 27 and is sponsored by San Diego County Credit Union....
All Eight Scripps National Spelling Bee Champions Will Appear on LIVE WITH KELLY AND Photo All Eight Scripps National Spelling Bee Champions Will Appear on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN 6/3
by Tori Hartshorn - May 31, 2019

On Monday, June 3, not one but all eight winners of the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee will join Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest for some post-competition fun on “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” their first in-studio interview. This year's event became an unprecedented and impressive display of academic...
PICKLER & BEN Returns for Second Season on September 17th Photo PICKLER & BEN Returns for Second Season on September 17th
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 06, 2018

Emmy-nominated daytime talk show “Pickler & Ben” returns for its second season on September 17th. The show is quickly becoming a household name and will be distributed in 175 markets – a 483% increase over the 30 markets at the launch of season one. (View the complete and most up-to-date list of mar...
BWW Review: Don't Miss THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Presented by the Ma Photo BWW Review: Don't Miss THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Presented by the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall
by Peter Nason - July 09, 2021

A talented young cast, led by the incredible Lindsey Fabian, brings this SPELLING BEE to life!...
Brush Up On Your Phonics: THE BUZZR BEE Is Back! Photo Brush Up On Your Phonics: THE BUZZR BEE Is Back!
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2019

This Memorial Day, BUZZR looks back to a time before spell check. Catch the second annual BUZZR Bee , which is a full week of fun, highlighting some of the best (or perhaps worst) Match Game misspellings in game show history....
Kravis Center Honors James Drayton During 16th Annual African-American Film Festival Photo Kravis Center Honors James Drayton During 16th Annual African-American Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2022

Three award-winning films, a dynamic host and the honoring of a local legend will be a part of this year's ArtSmart Continuing Arts Education Series' 16th Annual African-American Film Festival (AAFF) at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. ...
LAYT Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Photo LAYT Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by A.A. Cristi - June 21, 2019

Los Altos Youth Theatre proudly presents its summer musical production, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, featuring an age-appropriate cast, including three adults. Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, this show has charmed audiences across the country with its effor...
Scripps National Spelling Bee To Welcome 516 Spellers To Compete In 2018 National Fin Photo Scripps National Spelling Bee To Welcome 516 Spellers To Compete In 2018 National Finals
by Macon Prickett - May 22, 2018

More than 500 spellers will have a chance to compete for the title of Champion at the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee, to be held in National Harbor, Maryland, May 29-31....
BWW Review: AKEELAH AND THE BEE at Open Stage Of Harrisburg Photo BWW Review: AKEELAH AND THE BEE at Open Stage Of Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - February 17, 2018

Akeelah and the Bee was first seen on the big screen in 2006. Written and directed by Doug Atchison, the film follows the journey of a young girl, Akeelah Anderson, who overcomes a variety of challenges to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The film was adapted for the stage by playwr...
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Comes to the Hatbox Photo THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Comes to the Hatbox
by Stephi Wild - July 06, 2019

The hilarious musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be presented at Hatbox Theatre from July 18th through 28th. Performances will run for two weeks only on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for members, seniors and ...
André De Shields, Ali Ewoldt & More to Take Part in Prospect Theater Company's Spring Photo André De Shields, Ali Ewoldt & More to Take Part in Prospect Theater Company's Spring Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 27, 2022

Prospect Theater Company announced today that its annual Spring Gala will feature performances and special appearances by Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award winner André De Shields; Ali Ewoldt (The Phantom of the Opera); Drama Desk Award winner Gretchen Cryer; Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Award n...
New Documentaries Coming Soon to Netflix Photo New Documentaries Coming Soon to Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 13, 2020

Whether you like tales of social justice, natural history, close-ups of heroes who were ahead of their time, true crime, or something that's #strangerthanfiction - our upcoming slate will give our members amazing stories they can't find anywhere else. Over 147 million households have chosen to watch...
BWW Review: AKEELAH AND THE BEE at Children's Theatre Photo BWW Review: AKEELAH AND THE BEE at Children's Theatre
by Vickie Evans - February 07, 2020

Akeelah and the Bee is a family-fun production that highlights an 11-year old African-American girl's journey of surviving the inner-city challenges of the Chicago projects to her acrimonious success as a finalist/winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.  The stage adaptation remained true to th...
Scoop: Upcoming Guests on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN, 6/3-6/7 Photo Scoop: Upcoming Guests on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN, 6/3-6/7
by TV Scoop - May 31, 2019

Get all the scoop on Upcoming Guests on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN, 6/3-6/7!...
TFANA Extends REMEMBER THIS: THE LESSON OF JAN KARSKI Starring David Strathairn Photo TFANA Extends REMEMBER THIS: THE LESSON OF JAN KARSKI Starring David Strathairn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 27, 2022

Theatre for a New Audience has announced the one-week extension of Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski, by Clark Young and Derek Goldman, directed by Goldman, and starring David Strathairn (Nightmare Alley; Nomadland; Good Night, and Good Luck)....
Scripps TV Markets to Broadcast the 65th Annual Scripps Howard Awards Photo Scripps TV Markets to Broadcast the 65th Annual Scripps Howard Awards
by Macon Prickett - May 07, 2018

To celebrate the role of journalism in creating a better-informed world, the 65th Annual Scripps Howard Awards will be broadcast in Scripps' 24 local television markets this spring....
Scripps Shareholders Elect All Three Scripps Nominees As Directors At 2018 Annual Mee Photo Scripps Shareholders Elect All Three Scripps Nominees As Directors At 2018 Annual Meeting
by Macon Prickett - May 10, 2018

A preliminary vote count shows that Class A shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) have elected all three of Scripps' Class A nominees as directors to the company's board: Lauren R. Fine, Roger L. Ogden and Kim Williams....
PUBLIC OBSCENITIES to Return to NYC at Theatre for a New Audience This Winter Photo PUBLIC OBSCENITIES to Return to NYC at Theatre for a New Audience This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 08, 2023

The acclaimed production of Shayok Misha Chowdhury's 'Public Obscenities' returns to NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets!...
PlayMakers Repertory Company Has Announced Their 2020/21 Season ALL TOO HUMAN: THE AR Photo PlayMakers Repertory Company Has Announced Their 2020/21 Season ALL TOO HUMAN: THE ART OF COMEDY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 19, 2020

PlayMakers Repertory Company has announced its 2020/21 Season, All Too Human: The Art of Comedy. The season features nine productions that explore the gamut of human experience showcased in comedies both classic and new. The PlayMakers Mainstage season will feature a tribe of loving, zany Southern b...
Chris Harrison to Host VOLCANO LIVE! WITH NIK WALLENDA Photo Chris Harrison to Host VOLCANO LIVE! WITH NIK WALLENDA
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 21, 2020

ABC and dick clark productions announced today that Chris Harrison, host of ABC's hit “The Bachelor” franchise will trade roses for adrenaline as the official host of “Volcano Live! with Nik Wallenda,” along with television personality and ESPN anchor Sage Steele, who will serve as co-host. ...





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