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ED WARREN: “The devil exists. God exists. And for us, as people, our very destiny hinges on which we decide to follow.”- from the 2013 film, THE CONJURING While preparing to see the irreverent and shockingly funny Hand to God, I did not know what to expect. I did however know going in that this is the absolute perfect play for Jobsite Theater to tackle, as I feel that no other theater company in the bay-area could tackle its humor more effortlessly than what the fine folks at Jobsite have accomplished. Robert Askins' foreword in the script says it best, “...this is a blueprint. It is a suggestion. It is a speech bubble in a long conversation. It is an invitation to play.” Jobsite hit their mark with this blueprint and has etched in our memories a ballsy, hilarious, and heartbreaking spectacle that is a provocative piece of unabashed panoramic-thrusted vulgarity and humanity that I will soon not forget.

The Segal Centre has another hit on it's hands with the North American Premiere of the pop/rock musical, MYTHIC. Directed by Brian Hill, this energetic production has already been extended through November 24, 2019.

NYC-based electronic artist Searmanas presents 'SEA', the second single from her debut album, forthcoming via Cleopatra Records.  Slated for release on July 6, her first full-length self-titled release covers a wide spectrum of the electronic music world. This new single follows up her stunning debut single 'Undo'. 

Warehouse Theatre will open its 2016 season with a new stage adaptation of John Hughes' classic 1980s teen comedy The Breakfast Club. The play will receive its Central Ohio premiere at Warehouse Theatre beginning with a preview performance tonight, January 21, 2016 at MadLab Theatre (227 N. Third Street).

Warehouse Theatre will open its 2016 season with a new stage adaptation of John Hughes' classic 1980s teen comedy The Breakfast Club. The play will receive its Central Ohio premiere at Warehouse Theatre beginning with a preview performance on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at MadLab Theatre (227 N. Third Street).

48 HOURS: “Paradise Lost” was Saturday's #1 broadcast at 10:00 PM with the key adult news demographic and viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for July 25. 48 HOURS was also the #1 program for the night in viewers.

Saturday's season premiere of 48 HOURS: “Paradise Lost” was the #1 program with viewers for the night and was #1 at 10:00 PM with viewers and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sept. 27.

The Night of a Thousand Gowns celebrating the LGBT community - the colorful cross-dressing segment of that community -took place on Saturday, March 26 in New York City. In its twenty-five year history, the Court has donated over a million dollars to worthy LGBT, HIV/AIDS and youth enrichment related causes. This year the Night of a Thousand Gowns expects 1,000 attendees to raise important funds for the Ali Forney Center and the Trevor Project.

Radio Happy Hour's fall season has been a huge success. A special afternoon with Born Ruffians and Andrew Bujalski, followed by a SOLD OUT performance with Norah Jones and Gabe Liedman, a surprise apperaance and performance from indie-chamber-pop group Cloud Cult, and the debut of the new Radio Happy Hour video series The Fall of Keith, has all made this Radio Happy Hour's biggest season yet.

RADIO HAPPY HOUR RETURNS FOR FALL SEASON AT LE POISSON ROUGE! RADIO HAPPY HOUR

RADIO HAPPY HOUR RETURNS FOR FALL SEASON AT LE POISSON ROUGE! RADIO HAPPY HOUR

Radio Happy Hour is back on Saturdays on July 17. This episode will feature David Dondero as a struggling restaurateur and William Ocean as the celebrity chef who will save the restaurant, until his rival chef turns up dead in the kitchen. The episode will also feature an appearance from comedians John & Molly Knefel, who will be hosting the audience quiz. Other comedians and musicians are lined up to make some surprise appearances throughout the show and in the radioplay and will be announced throughout the next couple weeks.

Radio Happy Hour is back on Saturdays on July 17. This episode will feature David Dondero as a struggling restaurateur and William Ocean as the celebrity chef who will save the restaurant, until his rival chef turns up dead in the kitchen. The episode will also feature an appearance from comedians John & Molly Knefel, who will be hosting the audience quiz. Other comedians and musicians are lined up to make some surprise appearances throughout the show and in the radioplay and will be announced throughout the next couple weeks.

'Radio Happy Hour' moves to a new taping time at night on Tuesday June 15th. The new episode will feature Nick Thorburn (aka Nick Diamonds) from Islands (Islands will also be performing a few songs) as well as actor Eddie Kaye Thomas (from HBO's 'How To Make It In America'). The episode will be performed live at (le) Poisson Rouge, June 15th at 7:30pm. Doors will open at 7pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 day-of.

'Radio Happy Hour' moves to a new taping time at night on Tuesday June 15th. The new episode will feature Nick Thorburn (aka Nick Diamonds) from Islands (Islands will also be performing a few songs) as well as actor Eddie Kaye Thomas (from HBO's 'How To Make It In America'). The episode will be performed live at (le) Poisson Rouge, June 15th at 7:30pm. Doors will open at 7pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 day-of.

Chicago-based pH Productions is currently hosting a run of the classic film, The Breakfast Club, in musical form. Founding member Jason Geis co-wrote and is directing the production that will run through April 26th.

Chicago-based pH Productions is currently hosting a run of the classic film, The Breakfast Club, in musical form. Founding member Jason Geis co-wrote and is directing the production that will run through April 26th.