Lightning in a Bottle (LIB) has announced the lineups for the Landing and Haven areas, both part of LIB's new educational hub debuting this year, The Compass, designed to empower and engage individuals. The roster of speakers and presenters will treat festivalgoers to immersive workshops surrounding grassroots political activism, social justice, climate change and indigenous land rights, digital activism, identifying truth in journalism and social media, decolonization, art activism, and more.
The Muny announced today its full cast and design teams for All Shook Up, the fourth production of its 99th season, which plays July 13-19. All Shook Up is proudly sponsored by US Bank.
Hugely popular singers Hailee Steinfeld (Republic Records), Kelsea Ballerini (Black River Entertainment) and Sofia Carson (Hollywood Records/Republic Records) -- three recording artists whose musical careers were influenced by Britney Spears -- will perform a medley to celebrate the pop superstar as she's honored with the Icon Award at the 2017 RADIO DISNEY MUSIC AWARDS (RDMA).
In this day and age, race and social class are very challenging topics to discuss. Everyone has an opinion, and many are unafraid to share it. These clashing views can sometimes render these subjects somewhat taboo, but Oyster Mill Playhouse is choosing to bring these tricky topics to light. With a touch of humor and heart, their current production of SUPERIOR DONUTS is one that speaks to the genuine power of friendship and empathy, while giving the audience a laugh or two along the way.
Oscar®-winning actor Ben Affleck, Pixar filmmakers Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera, AutFest founder Matt Asner and several filmmakers were honored yesterday for their filmmaking contributions to autism awareness “from spectrum to screen” at the 1st Annual AutFest International Film Festival (April 22-23) in Orange, California.
The 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA), music's biggest event for families, adds some Disney magic to its lineup with must-see moments from 'Descendants 2' and Disney's 'Moana.'
For fans of traditional Southern gospel music, it doesn't get any better than Larry Cordle's new album, “Give Me Jesus.” The acclaimed bluegrass and country singer/songwriter shares 14 of his favorite spiritual songs, including a bonus track so special, it is not even listed on the back cover.
The 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA) will bring audiences more music than ever with the addition of performances by Hollywood Records recording artist and actress Sabrina Carpenter, Atlantic Records hit makers Fitz and The Tantrums and independent recording artist and songwriter Erin Bowman. The RDMA, music's biggest event for families, takes place SATURDAY, APRIL 29, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and will be presented SUNDAY, APRIL 30 (7:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on Disney Channel. These dynamic performers join the previously announced artists: Kelsea Ballerini, Hailee Steinfeld, Alessia Cara, Noah Cyrus, Julia Michaels, Grace VanderWaal, Jordan Fisher and Train.
align='left'>OTTAWA, ON - The Hnatyshyn Foundation is proud to announce the names of the laureates of the REVEAL Indigenous Art Awards. The one-time program of cash awards and promotional activities was created to honour emerging and established Indigenous visual artists, media artists, craftspeople, musicians, writers, storytellers, dancers, and actors who have shown leadership in their home communities and on the world stage. Of the 150 artists selected to receive an award, 11 are from the north, 40 are from BC, 26 are from the prairies, 50 are from Ontario, 18 are from Quebec, and 5 are from the Maritimes.
Rubicon Theatre Company, in association with Music2Life, presents a new weeklong series of events in Ventura, California, May 8 - 13, 2017, called MUSIC FOR CHANGING TIMES: LOOKING BACK/MOVING FORWARD.
Producer, director, writer and designer Kendrell L. Bowman's new book HOW TO PRODUCE A SHOW FROM YOUR COUCH is now available in paperback (via Amazon). The Drama Book Shop (250 West 40th Street) will welcome Mr. Bowman for a discussion and signing to celebrate the book on Thursday, May 4, 2017 beginning at 6 PM.
The Broadway Loves series made its return to Feinstein's/54 Below on April 3rd when over a dozen of Broadway's most distinctive voices celebrated the original 'American Idol,' three-time grammy award winner Kelly Clarkson. The concerts are produced and musically directed by Benjamin Rauhala.
Following its initial casting announcement, The Muny announced today additional principal casting for its spectacular 99th season. This star-packed group includes a mixture of some of the brightest names from stage and screen, with many making their Muny debut this summer.
John Kander and Fred Ebb's murderess musical Chicago is back in town at the Kennedy Center's Opera House. The score is still as good as it ever was, but overall this current tour is missing some of the spark it needs to be totally satisfying.
On April 7th, 2017, Roberts Wesleyan College hosted the Carolyn Bowman Women in Theatre Symposium, a day dedicated to female empowerment in an industry with a severe lack of gender equality.
Evita used United Airlines' tactics when it came to getting what she wanted. She had no problem sending thugs with badges to rough up anyone who disobeyed her. Yet, at the same time, she had immeasurable compassion for the poor. Her marriage to dictator Juan Peron is one of the great romances of the 20th century. Whenever I can see EVITA, whether it be in London, Broadway or thousands of miles across the ocean, I make every effort to pay homage to this fascinating woman.
In celebration of April as Autism Awareness month, the Autism Society has launched a public service announcement campaign to increase public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the autism spectrum.
USA Network today announced a Season 3 pickup of the critically acclaimed science fiction drama COLONY. From Legendary Television and Universal Cable Productions, COLONY currently airs Thursdays at 10/9c, and will culminate on April 6 in the highly-anticipated season finale.
