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Russell Simmons returns to HBO for the all-new, six-show stand-up series ALL DEF COMEDY, debuting FRIDAY, DEC. 1(10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by four other editions subsequent Todays at the same time, with the finale debuting Today, Dec. 29 (10:30-11:00 p.m.).

Russell Simmons returns to HBO for the all-new, six-show stand-up series ALL DEF COMEDY, debuting FRIDAY, DEC. 1 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by four other editions subsequent Todays at the same time, with the finale debuting Today, Dec. 29 (10:30-11:00 p.m.).

Russell Simmons returns to HBO for the all-new, six-show stand-up series ALL DEF COMEDY, debuting FRIDAY, DEC. 1 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by four other editions subsequent Fridays at the same time, with the finale debuting Friday, Dec. 29 (10:30-11:00 p.m.).

Russell Simmons returns to HBO for the all-new, six-show stand-up series ALL DEF COMEDY, debuting FRIDAY, DEC. 1(10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by four other editions subsequent Fridays at the same time, with the finale debuting Friday, Dec. 29 (10:30-11:00 p.m.).

The Suzi Bass Awards revealed nominations for the 2016-2017 Atlanta professional theatre season on Monday evening, September 18, to patrons and industry artists.

Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of June.

The Cinema Audio Society announces the nominees for the 52nd Annual CAS Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for 2015 in six categories and the CAS Technical Achievement Award Nominations.

The Seattle Shorts Film Festival returns in 2015 to celebrate great films and filmmakers. In 2014, the one-day festival packed the SIFF Film Center with three sold out screening blocks and 28 filmmakers and actors attending from across the country. This year, the jury will be adding four bright new minds to its all female cohort. Seattle Shorts Film Festival recognizes the huge impact women have had in the film industry, and believes that celebrating female voices is vital. The festival is proud to have an all female jury for the second year in a row. Joining the 2015 Jury will be actress Alicia 'Lecy' Goranson, whose career spans two coasts, indie film, television and New York theater. Well known for her role as Becky Conner on ABC's Roseanne, she was also in Boys Don't Cry, The Extra Man, Ludlow, Sex and The City, Fringe, Damages, Law and Order: SVU, and is currently a member of Ensemble Studio Theater NY. Actress Lucy Walters gained notoriety as the Woman on the Subway in Steve McQueen's Shame, and was also in The Brass Teapot, Growing Up and Other Lies, B- Side, Big Words, Bastards of Young, and Lies I Told My Little Sister. Lucy has appeared on Bones, The Good Wife, Blue Bloods, and Gossip Girl, and currently plays Holly Weaver on Starz' Power. Actress Shannon Maree Walsh made a splash playing opposite Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, and Adam Levine in Begin Again, which premiered at Toronto in 2013 and closing the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival. When she isn't acting, Shannon works with kids with special needs and has a long-running relationship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Seattle based film publicist and communications professional Ryan Davis has worked in almost every aspect of the film business, as well as for local nonprofit indie arts organizations including Northwest Film Forum and Northwest Folklife. Ryan is assistant director of Couch Fest Films, serves on the jury for the International Documentary Challenge, and is a film content contributor to the online magazines American Standard Time and examiner.com. She has placed stories in CNN and The New York Times, and Co-founded Smarthouse Creative, an agency focused on promoting and amplifying the work of independent filmmakers. The festival call for entries is currently open. Films from 5-30 minutes in length can be submitted through Withoutabox and Film Freeway till June 30th. Submission categories are Narrative, Documentary, Animation, and College Student Shorts, which features a entrance fee of just $10. The 2015 festival will expand to 2-days, November 14th and 15th. Queen Anne's beautiful Marqueen Hotel will be returning this year as the official hotel sponsor. The Seattle Shorts Film Festival brings Seattle film lovers the very best of short films from around the globe. The festival is held at the SIFF Film Center, a state-of-the-art 95 seat jewelbox cinema inside the Seattle Center. For a full listing of films, special events and upcoming announcements visit the official Seattle Shorts Film Festival website.

After a sold-out run at the 2015 Under The Radar Festival; The Deconstructive Theatre Project is proud to present encore performances of The Orpheus VariationsFebruary 4th– 14th These ten special encore performances will be presented at The 14th Street Y (344 East 14th Street, between 1st & 2nd Aves) in New York City.

Holler If Ya Hear Me, written by Todd Kreidler and directed by Kenny Leon, plays its final Broadway performance today after 30 performances. The Tupac inspired musical originally opened on June 19 at the Palace Theatre.

Broadway's HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, will close on Sunday, July 20 at the Palace Theatre. As of that date, the musical will have played 38 regular performances and 17 preview performances. HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME began previews June 2 and opened June 19.

Broadway's Holler If Ya Hear Me opened to mixed reviews last month, but lead producer Eric L. Gold won't let that affect the show's open-ended run at the Palace Theatre. He recently told Variety that he hopes to raise another $5 million to keep the new musical open until ticket sales improve. When asked how long the show will remain, Gold told Variety: 'It's week to week right now. It can't tell you if it'll be two weeks or two months. It's an expensive game, and I'm the guy carrying the load financially. I made a rookie mistake by underestimating how much capital was necessary, but I'm tenacious.'

Saul Williams and Saycon Sengbloh from Broadway's Holler If Ya Hear Me, the new musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, performed 'Unconditional Love' on this morning's 'Good Day New York.'

Saul Williams and Saycon Sengbloh from the cast of Broadway's HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, perform on Fox 5's 'Good Day New York' today, July 9 in the 9am hour.

The cast of Broadway's HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, performed on this morning's 'Good Morning America'. Check out the appearance below!

The cast of Broadway's Holler If Ya Hear Me, the new musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, will perform on ABC's 'Good Morning America' today, July 8 in the 8am hour.

Broadway's Holler If Ya Hear Me, the new musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, has donated tickets to performances on July 4th and 5th to the USO of Metropolitan New York. These tickets will be given to members of the military from bases in the New York area in recognition of their generous service to the community and the work they do all year long.

The cast of Broadway's HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, will perform on ABC's 'Good Morning America' this Tuesday, July 8 in the 8am hour.

Broadway's Holler If Ya Hear Me, the new musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, has donated tickets to performances on July 4th and 5th to the USO of Metropolitan New York. These tickets will be given to members of the military from bases in the New York area in recognition of their generous service to the community and the work they do all year long.