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Drawing on the timelessness of George Orwell’s ANIMAL FARM, Saro Lusty-Cavallari’s (Director and Adaptor) adaptation of the seemingly sweet but ultimately dark fable serves as a reminder of the need to challenge the actions and messages delivered by our leaders.

I know youa??re just starting a new chapter in your life which is terrifying and unknown, but therea??s been a few things Ia??ve learned in the years since Ia??ve been in your shoes that I think you should hear.

Mr. Jack O'Lanterns Pumpkin patch will open this 2020 season with in-person shopping, online ordering, delivery and contactless curbside pick-up amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Following the official release of their new album Free Swim last Friday, August 21st, long-running instrumental-electronic quintet Lotus are releasing the full collection.

MADAME GANDHI today releases VISIONS REMIXED, a globally-sourced collection of remixes for the five tracks encompassing her 2019 critically-acclaimed Visions EP.  Each of Madame Gandhi’s original tracks from her latest EP have been completely reimagined by a diverse group of female producers. 

Check out entries from our last theme-- All Things Hamilton! Don't forget to tag us in your entries for this week's theme, Your Favorite Character!

 JESSIE HYDE shares the first single of her debut EP, UNSUPERVISED, out June 2. 'Charity', which premiered exclusively via East of 8th, is available now on all digital platforms. 

Movies and TV shows about space can be pretty serious, but DC area theatre artists Rebecca Wahls and Rebecca Ballinger (Becca) decided to take on the lighter side of space in their space-comedy web series, Rebecca and Becca in Space.

Renowned crooner Bradd Marquis is due to release his brand new self produced single, entitled “No War”, on Friday April 3rd. His first release since 2017s hit single “Who Let You Go”- No War comes straight from the depths of Marquis' soul.

Dayglow recently announced he has postponed his sold out US Spring tour, but there is some good news for fans, with new fall dates to be announced soon. Wanting to help some of those affected by all the recent upheaval, Dayglow has announced he will be selling all spring merch items that he had already printed and donating the proceeds to benefit the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.

Prolific and popular singer-songwriter-musical director Michele Brourman is in town to collect her Bistro Award tonight and Stephen Mosher talks with her about her life and her work in an industry that loves her.

Smash-hit BBC Radio 4 podcast Fortunately comes to Storyhouse this Spring for a live performance from the broadcasters behind the show.

Variety reports that 'First Wives Club' has been renewed for season two on BET Plus.

Deadline reports that Tamala Jones will star on 'Rebel,' ABC's upcoming drama based on the life of Erin Brockovich.

'In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since. Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, he told me, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.' Thus famously begins both F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its stage incarnation 'Gatz' in the Elevator Repair Service (ERS) production currently running at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Wait, you mean Fitzgerald was addressing the notion of privilege way back in 1925? Yes, indeedy! In fact, so much of his novel resonates so deeply with our current state that it's a perfect time to revisit this classic. Which is exactly and literally what ERS is doing here. The text of 'Gatz' consists of every word in the novel and nothing more. So, yes, that means you're in for roughly six hours (plus 2 intermissions and a welcome dinner break) of Fitzgeraldian theatrical experience. If those last two sentences intrigue you at all, I highly recommend you take the ride.

Broadcasters Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are to embark on a brand-new tour with their live show of smash hit BBC Radio 4 podcast Fortunatelya?? with Fi and Jane. This is the first podcast licence tour arrangement that BBC Radio 4 have embarked on with a commercial partner. The tour of the hit podcast experience no one knew they wanted, until they got it, will take in an initial 6 dates, beginning at The Lowry, Salford on 8th March and concluding at Theatre Royal, Norwich on 7th July. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 5th February at 10am from www.fane.co.uk/fortunately.

Portland Stage's revival of John Cariani's ALMOST, MAINE, a play which premiered with the company in 2004, represents some of the very best work this theatre can produce. The exquisitely poetic series of vignettes about love and loss framed within the uniqueness of the Maine context, offers an evening of virtually pure perfection and unlimited delight.

Main Street Theater, Stages Repertory Theatre, and Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company, in connection with Sin Muros: A Latinx Theater Festival at Stages, present Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Quiara Alegría Hudes' Elliot Trilogy. While all are stand-alone plays, they follow the story of Elliot and his mother across the wars in which they served and through their lives as they strive for peace and connection. The trilogy revolves around Elliot Ortiz, a Puerto Rican Marine veteran from Philadelphia. Hudes told American Theatre Magazine that Elliot's story is a?oeboth quintessentially American and a great representation of the Puerto Rican experience, including the rough patches and demons [Elliot] has had to survive to become stable and successful.a?? Elliot is based on her own cousin of the same name.

Not an outsider to hard work, Taylor Goyette, literally crawled through rough patches to get where he is today. With his newest release Rich Kids, Taylor gives a nod to the people and hometown that raised him to be the person he is today.