Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith co-bill their popular Christmas tour this holiday season, which will be joined for the second consecutive year by Republic recording artist Jordan Smith, Season 9 winner of NBC's “The Voice.”
Festival Coordinator Courtney Fontaine and MCL Chicago Executive Producer Alex Garday are thrilled to announce the diverse lineup for MCL Chicago's third annual Premier Premieres! A Weekend of New Musical Comedies festival, June 22-24, 2017.
This year's crop of 'Best Choreography' Tony nominees, several of whom helped guide their show to a Best Musical nod, receive heartfelt shout-outs from cast members.
Live @ Peck Pavilion and Peck Flicks returns to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts grounds this summer. The season will run from July 6 through August 26 and each day of the series will have a different program focus. This year, Optimist Theatre: Shakespeare in the Park will join the line up on July 6-9, July 13-16 and July 20-22 at 8 pm with a performance on July 18 at 12 pm and they will present Much Ado About Nothing. All the events in Peck Pavilion will all be free and open to the public.
The Theatre School at DePaul University is pleased to present two world premiere productions: Michael Jordan in Lilliput by Mickle Maher, and directed by Erica Weiss in the Sondra and Dennis Healy Theatre and Mrs. Phu's Cleansing Juices (and Also Salads) by Emily L. Witt, and directed by Krissy Vanderwarker on the Fullerton Stage. Michael Jordan in Lilliput opens on Friday, May 5, and runs through Sunday, May 14, 2017, with previews on May 3 and 4; Mrs. Phu's Cleansing Juices (and Also Salads) opens on Friday, May 19, and runs through Saturday, May 27, 2017, with previews on May 17 and 18. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM.
Short Story Theatre presents an evening of warm, wise and wonderful true stories on Thursday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Miramar Bistro, 301 Waukegan Ave. in Highwood. Tickets are $10 at the door. For pre-show dinner reservations (mention Short Story Theatre): 847-433-1078. Drinks are available during the show.
Musical worlds will collide this summer as superstar Country duo FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, Hip-hop icon NELLY and breakout star CHRIS LANE embark on the groundbreaking, genre-busting THE SMOOTH TOUR 2017,
The Undefeated, ESPN's multimedia content platform focused on the intersection of sports, race and culture, today revealed “The Undefeated 44” – a list of living and past African Americans with extraordinary accomplishments and contributions who are symbols of pride and aspiration.
Below check out monologue highlights from last night's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS on NBC.
'The Ring King' comic was published in 2012, and then later released on Amazon in 2014. It is a full color, 30 page graphic novel following the fictional characters Michael Cage, aka 'BOAT' and Wesley Hunt, aka 'Poppa.' In the comic, these ring king prize fighters are preparing to square off in a New Year's Eve showdown that will once and for all determine the best pound for pound fighter. Is it Cage? Is it Boat? Or is there more to it? The winner is revealed in Volume I of 'The Ring King.' There is in fact more to it. In the comic, 'there is a twist of sorts, a bit of irony,' according to author Quincy McAdoo. The winner of that match, yes, at first believes they are the greatest of all time, but upon 'winning' they are launched back in time to go up against the 'greatest of all greats,' the all time and highly fabled, Ring King. In addition to this, there is a message within 'The Ring King' comic, and a story that many have already found to be creative, entertaining and engaging. Through this entertaining graphic novel, and the corresponding media to follow; such as a forthcoming app and eventually an animated TV series, Author / Creator Quincy McAdoo brings attention to performance enhancement and advocates against it, as he believes one should achieve their 'gains' through hard work. In addition to distribution through book stores, both on and off line, he wants to reach children and youth at the school level, so that they have direct access to this comic. He stresses the importance that one must work hard and attain their goals, through hard work and refining skill, in this case of focusing on athletics, and that 'we as a society must instill that in our children and youth, while providing content which will engage them and get their attention so that they learn the proper things in life,' McAdoo stated in a recent interview. He continued, 'I believe The Ring King series will definitely accomplish this.' It is a comic book with depth and purpose, as well as one that engages both children and adults, according to peer reviews. Quincy McAdoo formulated the idea for this book when he was speaking with one of the students he coaches. They were having a discussion about who, according to each of them, was thought to be the greatest basketball player of all time. According to his 5th grade student it is Lebron James. McAdoo's take on the subject, it is in fact Michael Jordan. According to Quincy McAdoo, this is when he realized how there are always 'the best' athletes according to each specific generation, in terms of the opinions. McAdoo states, 'so then I thought how can I represent this in an entertaining story where the sport represented is not a team sport but an individual sport, and that of course is boxing.' So it began. Quincy McAdoo conceptualized 'The Ring King,' creating fictional characters, who possess some of the qualities of the all time boxing greats, and each with a strong desire to prove that they are the best all time fighter. The multiple generations are represented due to the fact that just when the 'winner' thinks they are the 'all time greatest,' they are in fact not. There is more to prove. The winner must go back in time to rival the other greats. The app will be released on New Year's Eve 2016 since that is when the winner, Michael Cage (BOAT) or Wesley Hunt (Poppa) will have to travel back in time to fight an all-time great. The app will be available on both Android and iPhone 'just in time,' according to the comic's storyline. In the meantime, the full color, 30 page comic is available on Amazon and Amazon UK. In total there will be 4 Volumes, and each will have a corresponding app. It is recommended by McAdoo, if you haven't learned the story of The Ring King yet, 'now is the time to catch up and buy the comic, or as a kindle subscriber one can read it for free.' Quincy McAdoo, Author of 'The Ring King,' is a former collegiate athlete and graduate of UNC Pembroke where he earned his Bachelor's in Business Administration. His mission is to continue to create entertaining media, focusing on athletics, as well as his role as a 'man on a mission to educate,' about the value of hard work, and to teach the importance of achieving one's goals legitimately. News story provided by animal/social justice advocate, actress, director/producer and publicist, Lisa Pellegrene. For questions about this news story or to request interview opportunities with Quincy McAdoo, she may be contacted at lisa@lisapellegrene. Author Quincy McAdoo may be contacted via email at qw001m@gmail.com.
Velocity announced today the greenlight of THE ALEX VEGA PROJECT (wt), an original series from Muse Entertainment, that brings viewers inside the electrifying world of exceptional custom car designer Alex Vega.
For years I have been saying that the best kept secret in Ventura County theater is the Ventura County Gilbert & Sullivan Repertoire Company. Celebrating its 10th season this year, the VCGSRC is currently going through its second cycle of the eleven operettas in the canon produced by the venerable English composing team of lyricist/librettist W. S. Gilbert and composer Sir Arthur Sullivan. Its production of The Sorcerer, now playing at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, was the first complete G&S opera, first performed in 1877. It's a marvelous production for the Halloween season, beautifully sung and acted, with a typically witty G&S story, albeit with a serious undercurrent.
The Tune Squad will face off against the Monstars and movie fans will journey back to the '90s when Michael Jordan's big-screen blockbuster “Space Jam” comes back to big screens nationwide for two special days.
On last night's LATE SHOW, the newest member of the NBA Hall of Fame, Allen Iverson, revealed that he idolized Michael Jordan as a young player, and later faced off against him in one of the game's most memorable moments.
A group of iconic sports legends and special honorees will be celebrated by The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, the fundraising arm of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, at its 31st Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner on Monday, September 12 at The Waldorf Astoria.
The Brooklyn Museum will present a variety of programs for adults, teens, and kids in August. Public programs include talks, performances, and hands-on workshops for children and adults that amplify the Museum's exhibitions and permanent collection, serve its diverse public, and support learning through the visual arts.
Want to catch 'em all? Michael Jordan's The Steak House N.Y.C. located on the north and west balconies of Grand Central Terminal has been invaded! The restaurant recently revealed at least three Pokémon are found in the iconic steak house. In addition, anyone who shows the bartender that they caught one at the restaurant can order a Pikachu-yellow Pineapple Margarita to rest up and fuel up for more 'monster' catching adventures.
Grammy-award winning rapper and songwriter Nelly will join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for A Night of Symphonic Hip Hop at Heinz Hall on July 14 at 7:30 p.m.
ESPN's award-winning news magazine, E:60, returns tonight at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN to tell the best stories in sports.
Grammy-award winning rapper and songwriter Nelly will join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for A Night of Symphonic Hip Hop at Heinz Hall on July 14 at 7:30 p.m.
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