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The Shadowbox Live Academy, now in its 8th year, is making final preparations for its flagship program: STEM Rocks the 'Box. This year,36? students will take the stage alongside Shadowbox Live metaperformers in a one-night-only performance: Monday, May 2nd at 7 PM at the Shadowbox Live building, 503 S. Front Street.

Season one of NBC's hit series LITTLE BIG SHOTS will come to a close with two final episodes airing Sunday, May 1 and May 8 (8-9 p.m. ET), while the search for extraordinary and talented kids for season two has begun.

For over a quarter century, PBS has inspired viewers with the annual broadcast of the multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT (#MemDayPBS), dedicated to our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country.

American Express in partnership with The Formation World Tour announce today a promotion with Uber to give Beyoncé fans #AmexAccess to sold out shows across the U.S.

ESPN released the final rankings for the class of 2016 with Duke commit Harry Giles remaining No.1 overall in the ESPN 100, while Kansas commit Josh Jackson jumps to the No. 2 spot.

Explore. Rescue. Protect! 'Octonauts' announced a brand new, action-packed and interactive theatre show for the very first time in the U.S. The Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure (www.octonautsliveus.com) features brand new and fan favorite songs

On Thursday, May 26th at 7:00 PM, students and supporters from 33 participating schools across the Mid-South will gather at The Orpheum Theatre for the 7th Annual High School Musical Theatre Awards, sponsored in part by Memphis Audio and Sedgwick.  Modeled after the Tony Awards, the High School Musical Theatre Awards recognize achievements in all areas of high school musical theatre.

The Drama League has announced the 11 stage directors who have been selected as the 2016 Directing Fellows of The Drama League Directors Project: Noa Egozi, Drew Feldman, Sara Holdren, Candis Jones, Yavor Kostov, Katie Lupica, James Palmer, Jesca Prudencio, Ilana Ransom Toeplitz, Chloe Treat, Shaun Patrick Tubbs. More information can be found at www.dramaleague.org

Immediately after learning of Prince's tragic death on Thursday, AMC Theatres worked with the Warner Bros. distribution team to bring PURPLE RAIN to the big screen.

  Centenary Stage Company's Nextstage Repertory presents Into the Woods April 28 through May 8 in the Sitnik Theater of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.

Columbus Children's Theatre will present CATS, May 5-15, 2016 at Lincoln Theatre located at 769 E. Long Street.

Casa Mañana is excited to announce the nominees for the 16th annual Betty Lynn Buckley Awards.

Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), one of the world's leading motion picture exhibitors, announced plans to renovate and upgrade their Carriage Place Movies 12 theatre in Columbus, OH. Along with the latest first run feature films, the renovations and improvements will include Luxury Lounger recliners in all twelve auditoriums and upgraded concessions. The work and upgrade for the theatre, located at Carriage Place at Bethel and Sawmill Roads, will be completed for the 2016 holiday season.

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong completes its 2015 - 2016 Main Stage season with HOW I BECAME A PIRATE.

There are a variety of mysteries explored in Bathsheba Doran's new play THE MYSTERY OF LOVE AND SEX. The DC-area premiere at Signature Theatre, directed by Stella Powell-Jones, bravely tackles themes of family, identity, and unconditional (and unconventional) love.

A new musical by John Kander and Gregory Pierce, KID VICTORY, along with the new plays THIS DAY FORWARD by Nicky Silver and CAN YOU FORGIVE HER? by Gina Gionfriddo, will be produced by the Vineyard Theatre during the 2016-2017 season, it has been announced by the company's Artistic Directors, Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern. Vineyard Theatre is located at 108 E. 15 St. in New York City.

The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre has announced the two musicals that have been chosen for the SigWorks: Musical Theater Lab, a new developmental workshop for musical theater writers - SKIN & BONES by Ben Clark and Andrew Kramer and U.G.L.Y. by Darius Smith.

ARLINGTON, Va., April 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today released an interactive analysis that finds 38 types of business operations have been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly unmanned aircraft systems commercially in the National Airspace System (NAS). According to the report that analyzed more than 3,000 FAA exemptions, aerial photography received the most, followed by real estate and aerial inspection. The report also finds that exemptions have been approved in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

WASHINGTON, DC - This summer, visitors to Washington, DC can elect to enjoy the freedom of savings with their tax returns thanks to Marriott's Tax Day Travel Deal. For one week only, April 14 through April 21, 2016, travelers will receive up to 20% off best available summer rates at Marriott's hotels in Washington, DC and Arlington, Va., for stays May 26 through September 5, 2016. In addition, Marriott Rewards members will receive free in-room Wi-Fi and a variety of mobile services, including check-in & checkout, and live guest services chats. This exclusive offer is only available by booking direct on Marriott channels.