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Viola Davis, Jeff Daniels, Billy Porter And More Among 2023 Audie Award Finalists Photo Viola Davis, Jeff Daniels, Billy Porter And More Among 2023 Audie Award Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2023

The Audio Publishers Association has announced finalists for the 2023 Audie Awards®, the premier awards program recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Winners across 26 competitive categories will be revealed at the Audie Awards Gala on March 28. The ceremony will be streamed to the public from Chelsea Piers’ Pier Sixty in NYC. 

Review: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Twin Lakes Playhouse Photo Review: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Twin Lakes Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - Jan 24, 2023

What did our critic think of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at TWIN LAKES PLAYHOUSE?

Western Piedmont Symphony to Present FOOTHILLS POPS: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR in December Photo Western Piedmont Symphony to Present FOOTHILLS POPS: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR in December
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 26, 2022

Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, will present FOOTHILLS POPS: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR on Friday, December 2, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir.

PHOTOS: Monasterio, Villanueva Walk the 'Blood Carpet' as Phantom and Christine Photo PHOTOS: Monasterio, Villanueva Walk the 'Blood Carpet' as Phantom and Christine
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 27, 2022

TV and theater actor Derrick Monasterio donned the costume of one of his favorite theater roles, The Phantom, in Gaston Leroux and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 'The Phantom of the Opera' at the recent 'The Sparkle Spell: Ghosting Made Fun' Halloween party. Fellow actor Elle Villanueva joined Mr. Monasterio on the 'blood' carpet as The Phantom’s ingenue, Christine Daae.

SIX, INTO THE WOODS & More Participate in GLAAD's Spirit Day Photo SIX, INTO THE WOODS & More Participate in GLAAD's Spirit Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2022

 Today, GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced participants wearing purple or going purple online for Spirit Day in a united stand against bullying and show of support for LGBTQ youth.

Canadian Premiere Takes Home 6 Awards at Last Weekend's Awards Photo Canadian Premiere Takes Home 6 Awards at Last Weekend's Awards
by Vicki Trask - Aug 30, 2022

This year, the CAT Awards is recognizing productions that took place over the past two theatre seasons (July 2020 through June 2022). During this time there were a total of 34 productions from 14 different community theatre member companies, and 21 of these productions from 10 companies received nominations.

Alex Miller Announces Debut Album 'Miller Time' Photo Alex Miller Announces Debut Album 'Miller Time'
by Michael Major - Mar 28, 2022

The Season 19 American Idol alum offers up a 10-track kick in the pants breath of fresh air with ballads, barn burners … and a few surprises. This well-paced project is helmed by award-winning songwriter and respected industry veteran Jerry Salley. Pre-order the new album now!

Michelle Young Joins 'Bachelor Nation' Podcast Photo Michelle Young Joins 'Bachelor Nation' Podcast
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2022

Michelle Young of “The Bachelorette” will co-host “Bachelor Happy Hour,” the official recap podcast for behind-the-scenes exclusives on “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette,” and “Bachelor in Paradise,” alongside long-standing host and former “Bachelorette” Becca Kufrin.

Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of THE ULTIMATE SURFER on ABC - Tuesday, September  Photo Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of THE ULTIMATE SURFER on ABC - Tuesday, September 7, 2021
by TV Scoop - Aug 25, 2021

Get all the scoop on THE ULTIMATE SURFER, airing on ABC on Tuesday, September 7, 2021!

APPALACHIA: AMERICAN STORIES is Grant Maloy Smith's Soaring Tribute To His Family & T Photo APPALACHIA: AMERICAN STORIES is Grant Maloy Smith's Soaring Tribute To His Family & The Region
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 29, 2021

Inspired by people, places and events relevant to Appalachia, the album features 12 original songs about the impact of coal, faith, family, the opioid crisis, and the call of the mountains.