At this weekend's ceremony for the 2014 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards, First Lady Michelle Obama spoke about the importance of the arts in U.S. schools. Among the programs she put in the spotlight were Aurora, Colorado's 'Job Training in the Arts' and Los Angeles's after-school dance program 'Everybody Dance!'.
Today, at an official White House ceremony, First Lady Michelle Obama presents Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) the prestigious National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, the nation's highest honor for after-school arts and humanities programs. Scroll down for photos!
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents CPS Shakespeare!, a transformative arts-in-education program that engages Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students and teachers in creating an original Shakespeare production with CST theater and education professionals.
Teen Lifeline will honor Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist Jordin Sparks with the Alfredo J. Molina Community Lifeline Award at Teen Lifeline's 2014 Connections of Hope event at the Montelucia Resort on November 7, 2014.
Over the past year, Rochester Children's Theatre (RCT) - a non-profit theatre company for young audiences founded in 1991 by Deborah Haber and the late Stuart Burke - has transitioned into a national performing and arts education organization: D.E.E.P. Arts, which stands for Develop, Explore, Enrich, and Perform.
Six-time Tony Award winner and Musical America's 2014 Musician of the Year Audra McDonald, returns to Carnegie Hall on Friday, December 12 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents CPS Shakespeare!, a transformative arts-in-education program that engages Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students and teachers in creating an original Shakespeare production with CST theater and education professionals.
On last week's ELLEN, guest DJ Stephen "tWitch" Boss revealed he has snagged a role in the highly anticipated sequel to 'Magic Mike'.
No one has ever shoved more marshmallows in an ELLEN show guest's face than Ellen did with Nicole Richie. Seriously. It's a record. Check out the record-setting video below!
Jennifer Garner stops by today's ELLEN and reveals the truth to the host about those tabloid headlines claiming she has a baby bump. Check out the appearance below!
Ariana Grande stopped by ELLEN yesterday to serve as a suprise guest in a new segment for the daily talk show titled 'Who's In My Bushes?'.
Grammy award-winning violinist, producer and humanitarian Miri Ben-Ari will headline a special invite only concert opening the 14th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates at Cape Town City Hall on October 13th.
Soho Rep. and The Play Company, in association with John Adrian Selzer, announce casting and the creative team for the U.S. premiere of debbie tucker green's generations. The production, today, September 30-October 26, reunites the playwright with director Leah C. Gardiner, who worked together on the OBIE Award-winning 2011 production of born bad. generations features a 12-person community chorus led by music director Bongi Duma (The Lion King). The cast includes Shyko Amos (An Octoroon), Mamoudou Athie, Khail Toi Bryant (The Lion King), Ntombikhona Dlamini (Sarafina!), Thuli Dumakude (The Lion King, Poppie Nongena), Jonathan Peck (The Lion in Winter) and Michael Rogers (born bad, Breakfast With Mugabe).
Below, watch what happened when Ellen dared Anna Faris to prank her husband Chris Pratt on live television!
Andre Benjamin, one-half of the hit group 'OutKast' stopped by ELLEN this week and talked to the host about how the two are back on tour. Check out the appearance below!
You've seen Jesse Tyler Ferguson as a recent judge on 'So You Think You Can Dance,' but now the 'Modern Family' star is ready to take on 'Dancing with the Stars'.
You may have seen a new car commercial for Lincoln featuring Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey, but you might not have realized who originally starred in it with him.
Shawn Mendes rose to fame after posting six-second videos of himself performing songs on the popular app Vine. Below, the young star made his ELLEN debut, and had a big surprise for two of his biggest fans!
Funnymen Josh Gad and Kevin Hart competed on the first-ever dance off on today's ELLEN. '
Just when you thought there was no other cover of the "Frozen" hit 'Let It Go,' worth seeing, Ellen and guest Kristen Wiig prove otherwise on today's ELLEN.
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