FOOTLOOSE Will Be First Show On A Major Stage In Western Maryland
by Stephi Wild
- Oct 14, 2020
The entertainment world has arguably been hit the hardest by COVID-19. In Maryland, theatres got the go ahead to move to stage 3 of opening, which allows for 50% occupancy or 100 people for indoor events or 250 for outdoor events.
ABC to Air Primetime Comedy Special VOMO: VOTE OR MISS OUT
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Sep 2, 2020
ABC will be airing “VOMO: Vote or Miss Out,” a nonpartisan comedy special event created by ATTN: in partnership with When We All Vote, featuring some of the biggest names in comedy and music, MONDAY, SEPT. 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT). Emceed by comedy legend Kevin Hart, the entertainment-filled television event will aim to encourage electoral participation in the 2020 election.
Olney Theatre Unveils Streaming And Online Programs
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 27, 2020
Olney Theatre Center's production of The Amateurs by Jordan Harrison and directed by Jason King Jones will be available to stream online beginning Saturday, March 28 at noon through the end of Sunday April 5 through Vimeo On-Demand. The streaming version is just one of the ways Olney Theatre Center has shifted its activities online to serve the public during this period of prolonged home-confinement. Other highlights include free classes on Zoom, a panel discussion on the future of DC Theatre and a community storytelling project.