John Stewart News

Austin Film Festival (AFF), the premier Festival to recognize the writer's contribution to film, is pleased to announce its 2015 Jury and Hiscox Audience and Courage Award Winners in Film, as well as the Screenplay & Teleplay Competition winners.

Howe Records is proud to announce the release of the soundtrack for Director Tom McCarthy's film SPOTLIGHT, available digitally, on Nov. 6, and physically on November 13, 2015.

The City of Rancho Mirage and the McCallum Theatre present The Kingston Trio on Sunday, November 22, at 3:00pm. In 1957, America was ready for a new style of music. Just out of college, Bob Shane, Nick Reynolds and Dave Guard took folk music and gave it an irresistible comic twist. The music was rooted in American popular culture, but performed with a style that now seems timeless. When "Tom Dooley" went Gold in 1958, the folk revival was born, setting the stage for Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Peter Paul & Mary, The Byrds and the protest movement of the 60s.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will celebrate American art all summer -- from Independence Day weekend through Labor Day weekend -- with special exhibitions, events, special summer refreshments, a gallery itinerary, and an entire wing dedicated to the work of American artists.

Repertory Theatre is announcing the hiring of two new permanent staff members to coincide with the expansion from summer to year-round operations. With the new facility "CRT Downtown" nearing completion and almost ready for the first fall season, the theatre has signed on two long-time summer employees to join the company full time.

Off Strip Productions, The Onyx's resident theatre company, presents THOM PAIN (based on nothing) by Will Eno. The limited run begins Thursday, May 7, at The Onyx in Commercial Center and plays through May 23. The show is directed by Producing Director Troy Heard and features Shane Cullum reprising his role as the enigmatic Thom Pain.

California Musical Theatre announced the 2015-16 Broadway Sacramento season at the Community Center Theater, featuring six shows not previously presented on the series, two of which were produced in the round at Music Circus but never before part of Broadway Sacramento.

Running Late with Scott Rogowsky has been graced by the presence of guests Regis Philbin and Steve Buscemi, Dick Cavett and David Cross, Rachel Dratch and Raekwon... but they've never had someone who transcends all age, race, gender, socio-economic, and geographic boundaries the way their next guest does! Tonight, February 11th at 11 PM, Host Scott Rogowsky will welcome Jerry Springer (The Jerry Springer Show

Running Late with Scott Rogowsky has been graced by the presence of guests Regis Philbin and Steve Buscemi, Dick Cavett and David Cross, Rachel Dratch and Raekwon... but they've never had someone who transcends all age, race, gender, socio-economic, and geographic boundaries the way their next guest does! On Wednesday, February 11th at 11 PM, Host Scott Rogowsky will welcome Jerry Springer (The Jerry Springer Show

Kenan Fellows studying arts and education with Lincoln Center Education will present their work this weekend, January 29 - 31, 2015 at the Clark Studio Theater at Lincoln Center Education, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, Rose Building, 7th Floor.

Kenan Fellows studying arts and education with Lincoln Center Education will present their work from January 29 - 31, 2015 at the Clark Studio Theater at Lincoln Center Education, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, Rose Building, 7th Floor.

Beginning tonight Sunday, January 11th, Showtime celebrates the New Year with its three Emmy-nominated leads William H. Macy, Don Cheadle and Matt LeBlanc when brand new seasons of SHAMELESS (9 p.m.), HOUSE OF LIES (10 p.m.) and EPISODES (10:30 p.m.) return on the network's powerhouse, triple-header Sunday night.

The Suzi Bass Awards, Inc. announced winners for the 2013-2014 Atlanta professional theatrical season this evening at the awards ceremony at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center. The evening was hosted by Rob Cleveland. Presenters included Deadre Moore, Ingrid Cole and Christy Baggett, Eric and Bethany Mendenhall, Veronika Duerr and Laura Cole, Clifton Guterman and WABE's John Lemley, Tess and Mark Kincaid, and Karen Howell and Chris Ekholm. Scroll down for the full list of winners!

Tony® Award nominee Mary McCormack (In Plain Sight) has signed on as guest star on the fourth season of the hit SHOWTIME comedy series HOUSE OF LIES.

The Suzi Bass Awards, Inc. revealed nominations for the 2013-2014 Atlanta professional theatrical season this evening to theatre patrons and industry artists. The Suzi Nomination Party, which rotates venues, was hosted this year by Actor's Express in the King Plow Arts Center of Atlanta. Guest announcers included performers Christy Baggett, Laura Cole, Danielle Deadwyler, and Tess Malis Kincaid.

Today CBS announced that Stephen Colbert would be the new host of The Late Show when David Letterman steps down in 2015. This news leaves Comedy Central with a late-night problem. The Colbert Report has followed The Daily Show with John Stewart for almost a decade now.

Last night on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, comedian John Stewart called out General Motors in a segment about GM's ignition switch recall.

The Peninsula Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Mitchell Sardou Klein, will continue its 65th anniversary season with a pair of concerts entitled 'Fountain of Youth' featuring the world premiere of a new Double Concerto for Cello, Clarinet and Orchestra by young composer and clarinetist Jonathan Russell with the composer and award-winning young cellist Nathan Chan as soloistsMarch 21 and 22 in San Mateo and Cupertino. The concerts will also include Grieg's In Autumn, the Intermezzo, Nocturne and Wedding March from Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream; Lalo's Cello Concerto with Nathan Chan and Debussy's Premiere Rapsodie for Clarinet and Orchestra with Jonathan Russell.The concerts will be given tonight, March 21, at 8 pm at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center and March 22, at 8 pm at Flint Center/DeAnza College.

The Brand Signature Series at Aurora Theatre continues with Lombardi by Eric Simonson, based on the book When Pride Still Mattered - A Life of Vince Lombardi written by David Maraniss. The show runs tonight, January 16 through February 9, 2014.

The Brand Signature Series at Aurora Theatre continues with Lombardi by Eric Simonson, based on the book When Pride Still Mattered - A Life of Vince Lombardi written by David Maraniss. The show runs tonight, January 16 through February 9, 2014.