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Activate your imagination and prepare for take-off as Mr. Ben and the Opera House Gang launch into the extraordinary world of theatre through five, fifteen-minute episodes, unveiled weekly starting Saturday, January 9th. 

Regina talks about the angry Trump mob storming the Capitol building in Washington D.C. today, growing vegetables during quarantine after being inspired by Anthony Anderson, directing her new film One Night in Miami, Cassius Clay, Jim Brown, Sam Cooke & Malcom X, and meeting Tupac and becoming friends when they were in Poetic Justice together.

Broadway’s Mike Wartella releases his debut solo album “Polarity”, featuring original songs on the Everblue label.

New York based vibraphonist, marimbist, improviser and composer Patricia Brennan has released the fourth video from her forthcoming debut full length album Maquishti, out January 15, 2021 on the Valley of Search label. 

Following its debut on May 6, 2020, The Homebound Project has announced the lineup for a surprise sixth edition airing January 13–17, 2021. Co-creators Catya McMullen and Jenna Worsham, along with their all-volunteer team, have also announced that this online theater initiative brought together 137 artists, and premiered 56 new theater works.

RED BULL THEATER today announced the complete cast for the upcoming benefit reading of The African Company Presents Richard III by Carlyle Brown, directed by Carl Cofield, featuring Clifton Duncan, Edward Gero, Dion Johnstone, Paul Niebanck, Antoinette Robinson, Craig Wallace, and Jessika D. Williams. PLEASE NOTE UPDATED CAST INFORMATION.

Green Space is pleased to announce a diverse roster of artists for its signature programs presented virtually this January. Take Root will present work by Nia & Ness and Misaki Hayama beginning January 22nd, and Fertile Ground showcases works-in-progress by multiple dance artists on January 26th.

Born and raised Chicagoan Craig Robinson pulls up to his DRIVE-INterview in a vintage pink convertible. He and Kelly talk about his past job as a teacher and how much he loves hosting 'The Masked Dancer.' Then, he pulls out his keyboard makes an impromptu drive-in song with Kelly.

For the first time, the 'Getting to Carnegie' competition's final round will take place virtually, streamed on Getting to Carnegie and The Violin Channel's Facebook pages

Another Sky released their latest body of work, an EP entitled Music For Winter Vol. I. The EP follows their debut full-length I Slept on The Floor, released earlier this year via Fiction / Missing Piece Records.

Kemp Powers' 2013 play 'One Night in Miami' is getting the on-screen treatment, featuring Leslie Odom Jr. as the legendary singer Sam Cooke.

The pandemic has not stopped Tennessee Playwrights Studio's 2020 Fellows from creating six interesting and thought-provoking new works, which have been developed throughout the year at monthly TPS workshops and will be performed by favorite local Nashville actors on January 27-29 and February 3-5, 2021.

Don't miss the FOX special NEW YEAR'S EVE TOAST & ROAST hosted by Ken Jeong and Joel McHale, THU, DEC 31st only on FOX!

This week's guests for The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon have been announced:  Tuesday, December 29: Guests include Daniel Craig, Billie Eilish and FINNEAS and musical guests Billie Eilish and FINNEAS. (OAD 10/5/20). Wednesday, December 30: Guests include Melissa McCarthy, The Original Cast of Saved By the Bell and musical guest Sheryl Crow.

Black Girls Vote and CivicGeorgia are working together to educate and empower community members to channel their collective voices at the polls with Party at the Mailbox.

Voting ends THIS WEEK for the 2020 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Check out the local nominees, cast your vote, and support live theatre entertainment in Cabaret!

Artisan Center Theater will present SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN at its 200 seat Main Stage facility. The theater is located at 444 East Pipeline Road in Hurst. The show runs Friday, January 15, 2021 through Saturday, February 13, 2021.

Among the honorees are legendary director George C. Wolfe, Tony and Emmy-award winner Billy Porter, playwright and activist Jeremy O Harris, and more.

The African Company presents a benefit reading of Richard III by Carlyle Brown. The performance takes place on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 7:30 PM EST via livestream.

Rest in peace Rebecca Luker, get a sneak peek at Kerry Butler's upcoming concert with Seth Rudetsky, watch casts of Dear Evan Hansen perform You Will Be Found, and more!