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Get ready to be transported into the world of Billie Holiday as Baltimore Center Stage presents Tanea Renee in the exclusive limited engagement of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill. Don't miss the chance to witness the triumphs and heartbreaks of Billie Holiday's life through her unforgettable music.

Featuring never before seen footage, musical interludes, animation, puppetry, and interviews with Biz Markie and other prominent figures in hip hop – from Fat Joe to Nick Cannon to Tracy Morgan – ALL UP IN THE BIZ is a heartwarming portrait of how one underdog’s dreams – fortified by an unwavering determination.

80’s Revolution will hit the Sitnik stage at Centenary Stage Company on June 22nd at 7:30 pm.

Centenary Stage Company, a not-for-profit professional theater in Hackettstown has announced their Summerfest lineup of Concert events and Musical Theater. The summer 2023 season will feature two concerts and two musical theatre productions in the months of June – August.

Todd Lieberman’s Hidden Pictures has acquired the highly anticipated Untitled Cheech & Chong Project. Written by Danya Jiminez (“Ren & Stimpy”) and Hannah McMechan (“Ren & Stimpy”), the project is a never-before-seen look into the origin of the iconic comedy duo. Kristian Mercado (If You Were the Last, Michael Che: Shame the Devil) to direct.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the New York solo concert debut of Jade Jones, the musical theater sensation who made national headlines for the hit Washington, D.C. production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – in the new show “Killin Em Softly: A Seventies Soirée” on Monday, March 13 at 7:00 PM.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present John Hill and Danny Visconti in two performances of their new show “Hair and Teeth” on Friday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 15, both at 9:30 PM.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present two special evenings with Los Angeles on-air personality and journalist Alexander Rodriguez next month.

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The song is reminiscent of The Ohio Players and Rick James funk, or INXS dance-rock if spun at one of David Mancuso's infamous '70s parties at The Loft. It's a distinctly east coast R&B sound, but able to sit comfortably alongside a contemporary outer-regional song like 'Am I Wrong' by Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals. Watch the video now!

Some Like It Hot begins previews on Broadway tonight, November 1 at the Shubert Theatre. Meet the cast here!

A descendant of Motown royalty, Karla Gordy Bristol will present Motown: Celebrating The Music, The Magic, The Love  October 1, 2022. This world premiere, created, produced and directed by Karla, will feature a panel and show that includes: Shelly Berger, Janie Bradford, Duke Fakir, William Goldstein, Iris Gordy, Brian Holland, Brenda Holloway, Thelma Houston, Miller London, Scherrie, Lynda  & Susaye (Former Ladies of The Supremes), Martha Reeves, Paul Riser, Claudette Robinson, Smokey Robinson and Otis Williams. Pat Harvey acts as master of ceremonies, with Shadoe Stevens announcing and Patrice Rushen as panel moderator. Karla managed to carve out some time to answer a few of my queries.

Music of the past performed rock style on the stage at Sahara Las Vegas.

​​​​​​​ Seattle Center Festál continues with Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest, an in-person festival Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19 in the Armory Food & Event Hall, the Fisher Pavilion Rooftop and the Mural Amphitheatre. This year's festival has a lineup of performers, vendors and food that visitors are sure to enjoy in celebration of Juneteenth and Father's Day. 

The Den Theatre has announced Neal Brennan: Unacceptable performances, originally scheduled for May 12 – 14, 2022, are rescheduled for July 7 – 9, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.

Due to popular demand, the Neal Brennan: Unacceptable tour has added a fourth stand-up performance on Saturday, May 14 at 9:30 pm on The Den Theatre’s Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.

Due to popular demand, the Neal Brennan: Unacceptable tour has added a third stand-up performance on Saturday, May 14 at 7:15 pm on The Den Theatre's Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.