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Alecky Blythe returns to the National Theatre for the first time since the critically acclaimed London Road with her panoramic new verbatim play that tells the stories of a generation.

To commemorate the life of prolific actor, director and cultural icon Sidney Poitier, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, January 19 at exactly 7:45PM.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA has announced that Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs are now onstage in a new comedy cabaret, 'A Couple of Swells.'

On Saturday, June 25th, the band will take the stage at the legendary 6,000 seat theatre for a milestone three-set performance, including one acoustic set and two electric sets. The concert is yet another quantum leap for the dynamic quintet, currently in the midst of a 25-date winter tour. Check out the other tour dates now!

The Head And The Heart have announced the Every Shade of Blue 2022 North American Tour which will kick off May 20th. Special guests joining the band in select cities include Shakey Graves, Dawes and Jade Bird. The Head And The Heart has also announced they will release a new song, titled 'Every Shade of Blue', this Friday, January 21st. 

The Max Original And Just Like That..., the new chapter of the groundbreaking HBO series 'Sex and the City,' from executive producer Michael Patrick King, follows 'Carrie' (Sarah Jessica Parker), 'Miranda' (Cynthia Nixon) and 'Charlotte' (Kristin Davis) as they navigate the journey from their 30s to their 50s. Watch the new preview now!

Davis revealed what happened on the phone call to bring the Sex and the City crew back for And Just Like That..., as well the importance of continuing to tell the iconic characters' stories as they get older, hearing feedback from mothers of non-binary and gender fluid kids, and how intense it has been being back in the world of Sex And The City.

Everyone knows it is tough times for the theater industry. Broadway’s indeed thankfully back, but amid rising Covid cases wreaking havoc on casts and keeping audiences away, the return has not been smooth. And now the theater industry has entered the cold winter months, traditionally tough times at the box office. So when the producers of MRS. DOUBTFIRE announced the show was taking a “hiatus” – as the press release read – from January 10 through March 14, theater insiders could understand why. But nothing is as simple as it seems. The decision shines a spotlight on the tense relationship between Broadway producers and Broadway’s 14 unions in these difficult times.

“Follow Me Like the Moon” is a song that became a fan favorite throughout the band’s 2021 tour and ushers in Sammy Rae & The Friends’ new era while also bringing the vibrant horns, percussion, and vocals they always deliver. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out the group's upcoming tour dates.

Young Man was produced and mixed by Robert Ellis and Josh Block and bolstered by a thriving community of friends and musicians in Texas, emphasizing Jamestown Revival’s skillful songwriting, flawless harmony, and intricate fingerpicking. The group also released the music video for the title track. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

“Polar Bear,” the next wildlife movie from Disneynature; “Explorer: The Last Tepui” the newest installment of National Geographic’s long-running 'Explorer” series; and “The Biggest Little Farm: The Return,” a special update based on the 2018 critically-acclaimed documentary on the making of Apricot Lane Farms will premiere on Earth Day.

Jack White has shared “Love Is Selfish,” the latest track from his upcoming new album ENTERING HEAVEN ALIVE, the second of two to be released this year. The official music video – directed by Jack White – premiered today on YouTube as well.

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Matteo Bocelli launches 2022 with an uplifting new single and video – “Close.” He shot the accompanying video at Italy’s Arena di Verona, a 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater. He is a special guest on the U.S. arena tour recently launched by his father, opera legend Andrea Bocelli. Check out his upcoming tour dates now!

This year's musical will be Charlotte Lucas is 27 and Not Dead, a two act romantic-comedy with a contemporary rock/pop score juxtaposed against a 19th Century regency setting.

On January 22nd, the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra begins the second half of its 76th Classic Concert season with American Voices, an evening of musical stories by American composers.

With the New Year comes new executive leadership at Starlight! This week, Bess Wallerstein Huff joins the team at the historic theatre in Swope Park as Starlight's new Vice President of Marketing and Sales. Cindy Jeffries held the position for 18 years.

Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards. The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Co-written by Curt Smith and Charlton Pettus, and co-produced by Curt, Roland, and Charlton the band has crafted an empowering yet groovy track, with the overarching message being to break the patriarchy. Listen to 'Break the Man' from the duo's 'The Tipping Point' album now!

Due to ongoing health concerns, Knot Free Productions, Greenway Arts Alliance, and Theatre Planners today announced the opening of its upcoming production of A Little Night Music has been postponed to Friday, February 4, at 8pm. Directed by Ryan O'Connor (He/They) with musical director Anthony Zediker (He/Him), the limited engagement will run through Sunday, March 13 only at the Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles.

Star of stage, screen, podcast airwaves and beyond, scalding hot drag superstar Alaska Thunderf**k has released her 90's/2000's inspired video (directed by Brad Hammer & Nic Laughlin) for 'XOXOY2K' and the single backed with 'ask me.”