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As part of the kick-off of BroadwayWorld's new Industry Section, we talked to Sara Fitzpatrick, CEO of ARTHOUSE. With a career that's spanned multiple larger agencies including Situation Interactive and SpotCo, she now runs her own boutique agency that specializes in all things digital marketing. We sat down with her in late July to get her take on the current state of the market & more...

A founding resident company of The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia (COP) announces the inaugural year of a new annual season-long partnership with the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Beginning in the 2017/2018 season, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia will be orchestra-in-residence at the Annenberg Center.

In a major shift of artistic policy, Tom Littler today announces the relaunch of Jermyn Street Theatre as a producing theatre as he reveals his first season as artistic director.

Laura Benanti has announced her fall/winter 2017 tour dates for her solo show 'Tales from Soprano Isle,' including stops in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Palm Springs and Ohio.

JAPAN CUTS, North America's premiere showcase for new Japanese cinema, returns for its 11th installment July 13-23 to serve up a slice of the best and boldest films from Japan never before seen in NYC with special guest filmmakers and stars, post-screening Q&As, parties and more. Boasting a thrilling slate of epic blockbusters, shoestring independents, radical documentaries, mind-bending avant-garde, newly-restored classics and breathtaking animation, Japan Society's renowned summer film festival promises a bounty of cinematic discoveries for film fans and pop culture enthusiasts alike.

The New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities (NJASCU) invites the community to a freescreening of the higher education documentary (2016) film Starving the Beast on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 7:30 p.m., Princeton Garden Theatre. The thought-provoking film about the systematic defunding of public higher education throughout the country will be followed by a discussion with NJASCU CEO Michael Klein.

CONTRARY to popular belief, Australia Day has not been cancelled in Fremantle - plenty of free, family-friendly entertainment is on offer on January 26 and beyond, including the popular fireworks over Fishing Boat Harbour in the evening.

Grown from a mutual love of vintage synthesizers, classic disco, and house, New York based 88 Palms is the newly-formed duo of producer and keyboardist Morgan Wiley (of Midnight Magic, ex Hercules & Love Affair) and singer and DJ Ria Bouttier realizing their tropical disco dreams. Today the disco house outfit launches their debut music video for their single“Bright Lights'. The stunning cinematic visuals capture New York's sultry August mood with retro-futurism then an arthouse action-noir, with late-night motorcycle rides, neon reflections and mirror balls spinning in time with hazy discotheque beats.

Rita Wilson once again brings her vocal and songwriting talents to the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse for six all-new shows in September, this following sell-out performances at last fall's premiere of Liner Notes.  

'When I'm on stage - it's a party!' quipped Bette Midler. So join in the fun, and catch West End star and leading lady Sue Kelvin's roller-coaster ride through the Divine Bette Midler's fabulous career. The show explores how Bette inspired Sue to don seven-inch platform shoes, and become a musical diva herself! Sue has starred in many West End hits including Wicked, LES MISERABLES, Fiddler on the Roof and Chicago.

The Muscle in Question is a full-length play in one act about how the concept of the human brain has an effect on a society's day to day well being, experience, and existence. The play follows a neurologist named Peter and his daughter Violet as they grieve the loss of Violet's mother and make discoveries about the brain as both a literal and figurative answer to some of life's questions.

Today, June 17th, 2016, Civic Theatre opens GOD OF CARNAGE, which is produced in Civic's historic 19th Street Theatre and will run through Sunday, June 25th. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.civictheatre.com or by calling Civic's Box Office at (610) 432-8943.

Matson Films today releases Jillian Elizabeth and Neil Dalal's acclaimed film Gurukulam (One Without A Second) in Los Angeles today, June 10th, with a multi-city roll-out to 50 plus cities to follow.

Matson Films releases Jillian Elizabeth and Neil Dalal's film Gurukulam (One Without A Second) in New York today, June 3rd and Los Angeles June 10th, with a multi-city roll-out to 50 plus cities to follow.

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome Latin sensation & 'Jane the Virgin' star Jaime Camil to its cast next week, marking his return to Broadway. Camil steps into the role of Billy Flynn beginning Tuesday, May 31, 2016, and will play a 5-week limited engagement at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC) through Sunday, July 3, 2016. Camil just met the press this morning at the Algonquin Hotel - check out photos from the event below!

On May 6th, 2016, Civic Theatre will open ASSASSINS, which will be produced in Civic's historic 19th Street Theatre and will run through Sunday, May 22nd.

Global media company Turner is launching the company's first direct-to-consumer product in the U.S. called FilmStruck.

Matson Films today announced plans to release Jillian Elizabeth and Neil Dalal's acclaimed film Gurukulam (One Without A Second) in New York June 3rd and Los Angeles June 10th, with a multi-city roll-out to 50 plus cities to follow.

"You talkin' to me?" Not at the Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn. The Austin-based cinema chain, known for its strict "no talking, no texting" policy is pleased to officially announce their much-anticipated theater in Downtown Brooklyn is set to open Summer 2016.

On June 17th, 2016, Civic Theatre will open GOD OF CARNAGE, which will be produced in Civic's historic 19th Street Theatre and will run through Sunday, June 25th.