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Anderson East will continue his extensive “Encore World Tour 2018” this fall including his debut headline show at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium with special guest Brent Cobb on September 28. Additional dates include Santa Cruz's The Catalyst, New Orleans' Joy Theater, Richmond's The National and Baltimore's Soundstage. Tickets go on-sale this Friday, April 20 at 10:00am local time. See below for complete details.
Accomplished actress Lois Robbins takes us on a poignant and comic journey as one woman explores her sexual history, in what ultimately becomes her coming of age story, L.O.V.E.R. Directed by Sonia Sebastian, L.O.V.E.R. opens on April 13, running through May 12 at the Zephyr Theatre on Melrose Avenue.
Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Casey Reitz, Executive Director) has announced additional casting for the New York Premiere of TRACY LETTS' acclaimed play, MARY PAGE MARLOWE.
Seth Meyers takes a closer look at Trump's allies ramping up their attacks on Robert Mueller and Paul Ryan's decision to get out of Washington. He also comments on the Pee Tape allegations, alluding to the fact that it has to be true, because if it weren't, Trump would not be so intent on investigating it.
John Krasinski talks about what drew him to working on A Quiet Place, casting the movie's child actors and some of the best celebrity reactions to the film.
The Story Collider celebrates eight years of science stories, hosted by Erin Barker and Ed Yong, and featuring Dr. Jo Handelsman, Arielle Duhaime-Ross, and Josh Gondelman, only at Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, Manhattan. Doors open at 7:00pm.
Two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated platinum-certified R&B star Daniel Caesar shares the music video for his latest single “Best Part” [feat. H.E.R.] today.
The Players Club of Swarthmore presents the greatest story ever sung, Jesus Christ Superstar, April 20-May 5, for 10 performances on the PCS Main Stage at 614 Fairview Ave., Swarthmore. Bohdan Senkow directs this righteous and explosive musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber (The Phantom of the Opera, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat).
About Face Theatre is pleased to present its annual gala and Chicago's hottest party: WONKA BALL at Saturday Night Live: The Experience! on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 8 pm (VIP Cocktail Reception at 7 pm) at the Museum of Broadcast Communications, 360 N. State St. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or by calling (773) 784-8565. Discounted early bird ticket specials are available through Wednesday, April 11, 2018.
“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has finished #1 for the late-night ratings week of April 2-6 in adults 18-49 and total viewers, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. Note that “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” was in rebroadcast last week and was delayed on Thursday and Friday, while “Jimmy Kimmel Live” aired a Friday encore.
Houndmouth have signed to Warner Bros. Records. The New Albany, Indiana-based rock/pop phenomenon featuring Matt Meyers (guitar & vocals), Zak Appleby (bass & vocals) and Shane Cody (drums & vocals) have been working on new material for their WBR album debut, which will be released later this year. In the meantime, the band will perform with an extended seven-piece line-up, and is thrilled to be on the road and performing live for their fans. Houndmouth shared, “We're excited to be back out on tour and look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming shows”.
Michael Che is coming to Paramount Theatre in Denver on Saturday, June 23rd at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $29.50 to $39.50 and go on sale Friday, April 13th at 8:00am at AltitudeTickets.com, 866-461-6556. Starting Monday, April 16th tickets will also be available for purchase at the Pepsi Center Box Office and Dick's Sporting Goods Park box office, or Paramount Theatre box office (event days only).
In the movie, 'FIELD OF DREAMS,' Annie Kinsella attacks a conservative member of the school board who wants to ban the writings of Terrance Mann with the line, 'I think if you had just experienced the Sixties ...'