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On Monday 16th March 2020, Darlington Hippodrome temporarily closed its doors following official government guidance that advised people should avoid public buildings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Although this is certainly a time of celebration for Jagged Little Pill, it is not time to jump to conclusions regarding the 74th Tony Awards. The cognitive science of voter behavior and the breakdown of Jagged Little Pill's nomination reveals how the win could influence the outcome of the Tony Awards if voters are not well informed.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet Mozart? Fans of the prodigy and those vaguely familiar with one or two of his pieces are sure to enjoy the adventures of pianist and storyteller Will Pickvance in his show, First Piano on the Moon.

There's a lot to be said for escapism, especially right now. Sometimes we just want theatre that lets us sit in the dark and laugh for a bit. Carpenter Square Theatre's A Comedy of Tenors offers just that.

A reimagining of ‘you’ll be ok’ featuring Annabel, the rework will also see play in the anonymous producer & DJs live set for DISCOvery Ghost Club, set to air on Saturday, March 13 at 9pm MST. 

The Washington Pavilion will host classic game shows and other interactive activities during Family Game Day on March 20. This free event for children and families is part of the Sioux Falls Alive initiative, a partnership with the City of Sioux Falls and Experience Sioux Falls.

Today's top stories: Patti LuPone to lead 'OK Boomer' pilot on HBO Max, The Prom opens in Japan, Jennifer Damiano and Andy Mientus to lead benefit reading of Becky Shaw for The Actors Fund, and more!

OK Boomer centers on Barbara (LuPone), a self-centered boomer who shows up at her estranged daughter Sarah’s (Hayes) house hoping to live off the family’s money, but forms an unexpected bond with her progressive granddaughter who’s quick to challenge her on their differing views — of which there are plenty.

To celebrate Women's History Month, next up on my arts in conversation is Asabi Goodman, Lisa Hickey, Lauren Roche and Amanda McErlean from the cast of The Curator's The Revolutionists. Their respective bios are featured at the bottom of this article. Here's what these remarkable ladies had to say...

STREAMED SHAKESPEARE has visited a magical island off the Milanese coast, explored ancient Greece and met a bear in Bohemia's forests. One might be forgiven for thinking that there is nowhere for them to go (boldly!)… except for maybe, up?

In honor of Women’s History Month, the WHAM Festival presents the comedic solo show The Pink Hulk: One Woman’s Journey to Find the Superhero Within, written, performed and co-produced by three-time cancer survivor Valerie David.

On March 16, 2020, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley launched “Stars In The House” in response to what they knew would be an immediate need for funds in light of the Broadway shutdown.  Now, one year and over 375 episodes later, “Stars In The House” has raised over $715,000 for The Actors Fund & an additional $200,000 for other charity organizations.

WOMADelaide 2021 was a very different event from previous festivals,

“We're Not Dead Yet” (WNDY) is a new original web series created by Sandra Cruze and Sarah Hunter.  Their “Stand Up” episode was an Official Selection and Merit Award Winner in the 2020 WRPNTV Global Webisode Competition, and an Official Selection of the 2020 LiftOff Global Network.

“Stars In The House” will be celebrating Women’s History Month with a line-up of talented, award-winning guest hosts.  Anika Larsen will kick things off tomorrow night at 8:00pm PT, followed by Laura Benanti, Krysta Rodriguez, and Brenda Braxton, all in support of The Actors Fund, for which “Stars In The House” has raised OVER $715,000!

With the recent announcement that Jonathan M. Chu will be officially directing the Wicked movie adaptation, a slew of dream castings has followed on social media websites everywhere. So I decided to take my own crack at it. Here’s my ideal casting for the movie! 

Delaware Theatre Company has carefully selected a variety of Hollywood, Broadway and regional performers to engage and entertain you, and of course, the company will continue to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

The newest addition to Utah Arts Alliance programs, the Alliance Theater specializes in socially distanced and broadcast performances. Located in a quiet, elegant, stand-alone space at historic Trolley Square, Alliance has plenty of room to socially distance and the professional tools artists need to capture and share their work with the world.

A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great songs to walk away singing, and a hilarious script, Birdie continues to thrill audiences around the world.

“My favorite part about releasing my own music is that it’s a bit of a time capsule into my emotions,” notes Parx. “When I listen to ‘Sad’ now it’s so funny that somebody could affect me so much so, that I wrote this quirky song about it. Maybe it wasn’t the healthiest reaction, but it was my own coping mechanism at the time.”