Matt Wright

The Stratford Festival’s Meighen Forum will return for its 11th season with new experiences and returning favourites that promise to deepen their 71st season through compelling discussion, intimate performances, workshops, concerts, comedy and more.

School is in session. Starring Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington and directed by Paul Feig, The School for Good and Evil debuted atop the English Films List with 78.83M hours viewed. Based on the international best-selling series by Soman Chainani, the epic tale was in the Top 10 in 93 countries.

Choreographer Dam Van Huynh is presenting a new solo work, In Realness, an unflinching take on personal and global political issues that combines movement and vocal expressionist sound in response to social inequalities.

The world's first amphitheatre made entirely out of upcycled pianos is to be resident at Edinburgh's historic Leith Theatre this month, presenting a a?oeResonancya?? of events which will invite audiences to experience the unique interactive sculptural installation within the cultural gem of the capital's most creative district.

Pianodrome, the award-winning, sonically rich piano amphitheatre, presents a bumper programme of music, theatre, dance and live film scores, with more than 10,000 tickets on offer throughout August. Following a hugely successful inaugural year at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in 2018 the much loved playable venue pops up in a warehouse in Leith at trending street-food market The Pitt.

Golden Thread Productions, the first American theatre company devoted to the Middle East, presents What Do the Women Say?: Roots & Reflections, its annual celebration of International Women's Day. Rarely do audiences have access to such a rich collection of creative expression by Middle Eastern women, whose portrayal in mainstream media remains one of victimhood and silence. This year's program showcases the work of leading Middle Eastern women artists at the crossroads of tradition and experimentation. With a lineup of acclaimed artists surveying their Middle Eastern cultures, the singular evening celebrates women who reject narrowly-defined stereotypes to take ownership of their creative processes and carve out their own innovative identities.

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces actress-singer Lera Lynn, Nikka Costa ('(Out Here) On My Own' from the movie Fame), and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, June 21 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

This follows up their double A-side singles 'Sooner/ Paris' (including a wistful-blue cover of Northern Picture Library's (NPL) 'Paris' as the B-side) and 'Undone / I Don't Know Why I Love You', which saw the band flirt with sounds closer to My Bloody Valentine and The Primitives.

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces versatile jazz master Chick Corea and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, May 31 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces British pop star Howard Jones ("What is Love?") and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, May 10 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Hailing from North Lake Tahoe, California, Dead Winter Carpenters have built a reputation for pouring their heart and soul into each song, with their progressive nature shining through loud and clear as they blend acoustic and electric sounds. They are excited they they to release a new single May 4, 2018 of their original song, “Roller Coaster,” which features Jackie Greene as a special guest on Hammond B3 Organ. Earlier this week, JamBase premiered their official music video for the song which features scenes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the band's recording session.

Dream-gaze syndicate Soft Science have announced a new double A-side single 'Undone / I Don't Know Why I Love You', to be released via Test Pattern Records. This includes 'Undone', the first single off their forthcoming third album 'Maps', and a blissful sanguine cover of the classic House of Love track 'I Don't Know Why I Love You'. This single finds the band flirting in grand waters between My Bloody Valentine on 'Undone' and The Primitives on 'I Don't Know Why I Love You', offering the listener a distinctive mix of sweetness and fury. 

E! Shares Clips From DAILY POP with Matt Wright & Guest Co-Hosts Nina Parker and Morgan Stewart

This weekend's shining moment at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal was at the Laverne Cox Gala. The actress and activist kicked off the event by channeling her best Beyonce, strutting and dancing to 'Crazy in Love' with a split that received a roar of an applause from the audience. 

Afrodisiac is Colorado's all-star tribute to Fela Kuti featuring Amayo of Antibalas, Dave Watts of The Motet and more. The show is set for the Fox Theatre on Saturday, June 17, 2017. 

Stephen Powers: Coney Island Is Still Dreamland (To a Seagull) closes Sunday, August 21 at the Brooklyn Museum.

We are excited to announce that Euforquestra's official music video for 'Fire' has arrived!

Columbia Children's Theatre (CCT), the Midlands only professional theatre for families and young audiences will present Puss in Boots tonight, February 7 - 16. Show times are Todays at 7:00 p.m.; Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.; and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. All shows are held at Columbia Children's Theatre on the 2nd level of Richland Mall, 3400 Forest Drive. The production introduces a new lower ticket price of $10.00 for children three years of age through adult, with $8.00 tickets for seniors and active duty military. The 7:00 p.m. performances on Saturday evenings will have a special price of $5.00 for everyone. Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com. For more information contact CCT at 803-691-4548. CCT's 2013-2014 Season is sponsored by The Little Gym of Columbia and Lexington, and South Carolina Blue.

Columbia Children's Theatre (CCT), the Midlands only professional theatre for families and young audiences will present Puss in Boots February 7 - 16. Show times are Fridays at 7:00 p.m.; Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.; and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. All shows are held at Columbia Children's Theatre on the 2nd level of Richland Mall, 3400 Forest Drive. The production introduces a new lower ticket price of $10.00 for children three years of age through adult, with $8.00 tickets for seniors and active duty military. The 7:00 p.m. performances on Saturday evenings will have a special price of $5.00 for everyone. Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com. For more information contact CCT at 803-691-4548. CCT's 2013-2014 Season is sponsored by The Little Gym of Columbia and Lexington, and South Carolina Blue.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.