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When I saw the Baltimore Symphony SuperPops would be featuring vocalist Christina Bianco I had no idea what she would be like. Then I started to hear from people who actually have seen her in concert and raved about her. It became quite clear it would be necessary for me to see this musician for myself.

The Martha Graham Dance Company will host its annual gala on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. This special gala evening will honor Barbara Cohen, a Trustee of the Martha Graham Center, for her generosity and service to the company. Proceeds from the gala support the creation of new works and preservation of Martha Graham masterpieces. The event is the nonprofit organization's largest annual fundraiser. 

For some guys, life is a gamble-every day another throw of the dice. New York hustler Sky Masterson seems to be on a roll, but in the game of romance, his luck is about to run out. Will he beat the odds and get the girl, or come up snake-eyes? Perseverance Theatre's musical dream team presents Guys and Dolls, the brash Broadway favorite based on the street-wise stories of Damon Runyon and featuring the immortal songs of Frank Loesser.

Freeform announced today its panels and participants for the second annual Freeform Summit, a network and industrywide event featuring some of the biggest names at the forefront of the network's 2019 programming slate, to be held in Hollywood on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27. Themed “A Stage for Everyone,” the event will serve as an “UnPageant,” which aims to revolutionize the concept of a beauty pageant and redefine the status quo. Panels will deliver candid conversations focusing on authentic storytelling, inclusion and representation, and emphasize how far young adults have pushed society to reexamine cultural norms. Also contributing to the conversations will be key influencers and tastemakers who have impacted change through their platforms and are helping shape the future of media.

Singer/Songwriter/Producer Joseph Lorenzo has recorded a new version of 'Mr. Melody', the 1976 hit by Natalie Cole.

Most of the characters fail to use words properly to convey directly what is important to them or us. But as I have said, the underlying problem is larger. It is a mismatch of moral paradigms. The possibility of rationally settling the underlying issues by a dialogue among the participants is hard to conceive. This play seems instead to be more about making people grasp, at a gut level, the speakers' personhood,

Granbury Theatre Company has added three opportunities to see the popular musical Mamma Mia! at the historic Granbury Opera House.

The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today unveiled its feature film lineup. Continuing its tradition of elevating exceptional storytelling rooted in today's global film communities, the 18th annual Festival will showcase debut works from emerging talent and new works from notable filmmakers. The program includes discoveries, comedies, music-centered, political and social films. The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 24 - May 5.  

Washington Ensemble Theatre has announced the cast for the Seattle premiere of Feathers and Teeth, the twisted horror comedy by Charise Castro Smith that grapples with the power of grief and the dangers of the other side. WET members Rachel Guyer-Mafune (WET: Teh Internet Is Serious Business, ACT: The Wolves, Book-It: Howl's Moving Castle) and Samie Spring Detzer (WET: Teh Internet Is Serious Business, Revolt. She said. Revolt again.) return to the WET stage to star as the creepy cool daughter/stepmother duo, Chris and Carol. Brandon J. Simmons (WET: Sextet, The Seagull Project: The Cherry Orchard, The Three Sisters) joins the cast as Arthur and James Schilling (ArtsWest: Peter and the Starcatcher, The Horse in Motion: The Great Noise) makes his WET debut as Hugo. WET's Associate Artistic Director Bobbin Ramsey directs. This is the second play by Castro Smith to be produced by WET; the world premiere of The Hunchback of Seville was the company's final play produced at The Little Theater on 19th Avenue East before moving to its current home, 12th Avenue Arts

Shane's Inspiration, the global leader in creating inclusive playgrounds and educational programs for children with disabilities, is celebrating its 18th annual gala on Friday evening, March 29, at The Beverly Hills Hotel.

The stamp collecting game just turned cutthroat. Running at Blackfriars Theatre March 22nd - April 7th, Mauritius tells the story of two estranged sisters who, after their mother's death, come across a rare stamp collection containing the crown jewel(s) for collectors. One sister tries to collect on the windfall, while the other resists for sentimental reasons. In this suspenseful thriller, a seemingly simple sale becomes dangerous when three seedy, high-stakes collectors enter the sisters' world, each willing to do anything to claim the rare find as their own.

CBS All Access, CBS' digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today announced the third season renewal of its original comedy series NO ACTIVITY.

Bonnie Milligan has joined the cast of Wicked Sings Birds of Paradise at Feinstein's/54 Below! One of Off-Broadway's most beloved cult musicals, Birds of Paradise, returns to New York City, with a star-studded Broadway cast, many from the hit musical Wicked. The show will be performed on Monday, March 18th, 2019 at 7pm & 9:30pm.

MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS and McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to present the hilarious PAUL REISER, making his La Mirada Theatre debut, with opening musical performance by Maggie McClure, one night only, Saturday, March 16 at 8pm at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada. Cue the laughter! Paul Reiser, known for co-creating and starring in the hit sitcom Mad About You, is ready to bring his irresistible wit to La Mirada Theatre, bringing a comic view to his tales of love, life and the funny things about relationships.

Berkshire Theatre Group is thrilled to present Who Are You: A Celebration of The Who at The Colonial Theatre on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25.

ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship--creating an unforgettable show. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! 

Director Kathryn Little is determined to infuse SCERA Center for the Arts with all the charm that defines the musical based on the animated Disney film, "The Little Mermaid" as well as Hans Christian Anderson's original love story.

Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, will present MTG REWIND, a special benefit to support Musical Theatre Guild's extensive youth outreach programs. The event, an intimate celebration of over 20 years of Musical Theatre Guild's best musical moments, will take place at Rockwell Table and Stage on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 8:00 pm.

"Welcome to Mid-Life!" Mid-Life!: The Crisis Musical has opened at the Alhambra Theatre and Dining and has audiences crying laughing. The musical has three men and three women playing various characters dealing with variety of mid-life situations, such as menopause, side effects from various medications, forgetfulness, and so much more. The six-membered cast is hilarious, entertaining, and oh so talented!

BroadwayWorld UK reporter Jamie Body got the chance to chat to cast of Come From Away and their real-life counterparts while they were here for show's opening at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End. Watch the interviews below!