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Play Me Again Pianos debuts a new public piano named 'Lin' at Ponce City Market in Atlanta. The nonprofit organization aims to install and maintain free public pianos throughout the city to inspire connection and nurture the arts. The event is open to the public on February 17th at 4 pm.

If you’re unfamiliar with the playwright Samuel D. Hunter, Dear Readers, you shouldn’t be. His latest, “A Case for the Existence of God”, currently playing at ACT, isn’t the first of his we’ve seen in the area. We were blessed with his “A Great Wilderness” back in 2014, plus his “The Whale” which first got a workshop at the Icicle Creek Theatre Festival, not to mention it’s latest life as an Oscar winning film in 2022. His raw takes on modern lives are exhilarating and his current production at ACT is no different.

In just two weeks, Fortune Feimster will bring her new “Live Laugh Love Tour” to Overture Center's Capitol Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Singer Tim Connell's concert, “...it’s the joy in your heart...” features an eclectic mix of songs sung superbly. This dynamic performer is fresh off a 2023 Bistro Award win and a 2023 MAC Award nomination. Read our conversation about his upcoming show and what viewers can look forward to.

Guest stars for season six include Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield, Jill Marie Jones, Kandi Burruss, La La Anthony, Vic Mensa, Carolyn Michelle Smith, Jason Weaver, Iman Shumpert, Nia Jervier, L'lerrét Jazelle, Hannaha Hall, Ahmad Ferguson, Genesis Denise Hale, Joel Steingold, and more. Watch the video teaser!

Vocoder, newly present in this album, distorts the song's timeless melody as she sings about the simple joy of a good day - an ever increasing rarity in this world. A companion video shot by Pooneh Ghana is also out now and features TikTok/YouTube star Lili Hayes going about her business wearing a latex Faye Webster mask.

The Sudbury Savoyards present Princess Ida, a stage production of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic. Directed by Rebecca Graber and featuring music direction by Stephanie Beatrice-Gonzalez. Learn more about the show here!

Lakewood Theatre Company in Lake Oswego, Oregon presents the musical Romance/Romance for three performances starting February 16. This year's theme is “Romance.” The shows, staged in a concert/cabaret style, are presented script-in-hand, with minimal staging.

Lyric Stage Boston presents Thirst, playwright Ronán Noone’s captivating and compelling look into the Irish immigrant experience and the struggles in building a meaningful life in a new world.

For years, Olivia Ormund dealt with chronic pain and vague symptoms and struggled to find anyone in the healthcare industry who would believe that she was really sick. Now she's telling her story and shining a light on invisible illnesses. This one woman show debuts on February 13th at 9:30 pm at the Tank in Manhattan.

“The Jennifer Hudson Show” scored its best ratings of the season during the week guests Common, Paris Hilton, and Snoop Dogg joined the EGOT winner in January. “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” which was just renewed for a third season by the FOX Television Stations and Hearst Television.

Todrick Hall has joined the cast of Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s movie Burlesque, as Sean. See who else is starring in the production, and learn where you can catch the show on stage!

Center Stage’s production of this album gives the listener a real sense of the show without the help of the musical’s book and this always gets high marks from this rainbow writer,

The New York Virtuoso Singers presents 'Composers Without Borders - The Ties That Bind Us' concert on March 3 at the New York Society for Ethical Culture featuring a diverse program of works from composers around the world.

The Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ) continues to showcase the originality of composer Sandeep Bhagwati's repertoire with its next breathtaking concert: Prana - Music of Breaths. It will take place on February 19 and 20 at the Agora Hydro-Québec (Montreal).

Brooklyn's Psymon Spine has just unveiled their latest single, 'Bored of Guitar,' offering another glimpse into their upcoming album, Head Body Connector. The video for “Bored of Guitar” was directed by Max Mainwood. Check out upcoming tour dates!

An Acoustic Evening With Michael Franti & Spearhead comes to Chautauqua Auditorium this summer. The performance is set for Saturday, June 1, 2024. Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 9 at 10am.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced the 2024 Hollywood Bowl summer season with performances at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills from June to September 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!

Chrissy Teigen and Jennifer Hudson chat about how John Legend and Common often get mistaken for each other and agree that they look related to one another before Jennifer suggests that they go on a double date together for Valentine's Day. Watch videos from The Jennifer Hudson Show's 250th episode now!

This spring Brady returns to Broadway in the all-new production of The Wiz, leading the cast as the titular character. The highly-anticipated musical features award-winning creatives and producers including Schele Williams, Common, Amber Ruffin, Sharen Davis, Deborah Cox, Nichelle Lewis and many other talents.