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Revered jazz performer Jon Batiste makes his Cafe Carlyle debut, September 24-28. Born into a long lineage of Louisiana musicians, Jon Batiste is a globally celebrated musician, educator, bandleader and television personality whose musical skill, artistic vision and exuberant charisma has made him a triple threat and the newly "crowned prince of jazz." Jon delicately balances a demanding schedule on screen and on stage -- which includes his role as Bandleader and Musical Director with The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Jon released his debut solo album, Hollywood Africans, in 2018. The track "St. James Infirmary" was nominated for a GRAMMY, and the record was nominated for an NAACP Image award for Best Jazz album.

Comedian Kathleen Madigan returns to Playhouse Square's Ohio Theatre September 28 at 8 pm bringing her national HOT DOGS & ANGELS TOUR, presented by SiriusXM.Tickets go on public sale Friday, April 26th at 10 AM with all seats priced at $45. (Kathleen's last three Playhouse Square appearances have been complete sellouts!) Tickets will be available at playhousesquare.org; 216-241-6000; and the Playhouse Square Ticket Office.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of April 15-19 in adults 18-49 by a +20% margin over “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

NBC (6.338 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T1) was the top draw on Monday thanks to new episodes of 'The Voice' (7.488 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.2, #T1) and 'The Enemy Within' (4.037 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T7).

Comedian Kathleen Madigan brings her national Hot Dogs & Angels Tour, presented by SiriusXM, to the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre (226 N. St. Mary's St.) in San Antonio, TX on September 13, 2019 at 8PM. Madigan continues her nonstop tour playing to diehard fans, new and old, with stops in cities across the country. Says Madigan, "I LOVE the road. I don't know what would happen if I stayed in one place for more than a week and at this point I'm not sure I wanna find out." Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 26 at 10AM.

Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus officially opens on Broadway today, April 21, 2019.

Robert De Niro was recently put to the test on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert when he took part in a segment called 'Analyze These.'

Everyone's favorite former vice president and environmental crusader, Al Gore, is now a late night comedy talk show host. And he's taking no prisoners in this riotous breakdown of the current state of climate change.

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a new All Star Stand-Up Comedy Show on Saturday, May 11 at 8 pm. The show is presented in partnership with comedian Joseph Vecsey (Optimum's UnMovers, Netflix's Father of the Year with David Spade). 

CBS (6.651 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) was the network to beat on Thursday with its mix of 'The Big Bang Theory' (11.172 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.8, #1), the return of 'Life in Pieces' (6.843 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T3), 'Mom' (6.623 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T3), a second 'Life in Pieces' (5.058 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T7) and 'SWAT' (5.104 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T7).

Today, Cage The Elephant has released their fifth studio album, Social Cues, out now on RCA Records. Fans can stream/purchase the album HERE. Social Cueswas produced by John Hill (Santigold, Florence + The Machine, Portugal. The Man, tUnE-yArDs), recorded at Battle Tapes Recording, Blackbird Studio and Sound Emporium in Nashville and The Village Recording Studio in Los Angeles. It was mixed by Tom Elmhirst and mastered by Randy Merrill in New York City.

Last night, The Lumineers hit the stage at The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to deliver a captivating, intimate performance of their latest single 'Gloria.' The new track is the first release from their forthcoming album III which comes out on September 13th via Dualtone (an Entertainment One Company) in the U.S. and Canada and Decca Records for the rest of the world. 'Gloria,' according to lead vocalist Wesley Schultz, 'is about love between an addict and her family.' As part of the set, the backdrop was complete with vintage patterns and found family footage.

Last night, The Lumineers hit the stage at The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to deliver a captivating, intimate performance of their latest single 'Gloria.' The new track is the first release from their forthcoming album III which comes out on September 13th via Dualtone (an Entertainment One Company) in the U.S. and Canada and Decca Records for the rest of the world. 'Gloria,' according to lead vocalist Wesley Schultz, 'is about love between an addict and her family.' As part of the set, the backdrop was complete with vintage patterns and found family footage.

CBS (6.063 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) scored the top spot on Wednesday thanks to its mix of 'Survivor: Edge of Extinction' (7.833 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.5, #1), the launch of 'The Amazing Race 31' (5.801 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.2, #2) and 'SEAL Team' (4.554 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T5).

Lecy Goranson will host a star-studded gala, celebrating this year's achievements of the Obie-Award winning theater ensemble, Elevator Repair Service. Under the direction of founding Artistic Director John Collins, ERS has been making original theater for 27 years. They have achieved national and international recognition with their extensive body of work, in particular the award-winning Gatz, a verbatim staging of The Great Gatsby, which enjoyed four engagements this season, from Abu Dhabi to Perth to New York City. The New York Times called Gatz The most remarkable achievement in theater not only of this year but also of this decade (which, gee, means this century too). For more information visit elevator.org.

CBS (9.014 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.9, #1) pulled into the top spot on Tuesday thanks to new episodes of 'NCIS' (11.683 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1), 'FBI' (8.733 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T3) and 'NCIS: New Orleans' (6.626 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T7).

Last night, Laurie Metcalf was a guest on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' to talk about starring in 'Hillary and Clinton' on Broadway.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has finished #1 for the late-night ratings week of April 8-12 in adults 18-49 versus “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. Note that “Colbert” excluded Monday, Thursday and Friday telecasts, each of which was delayed by sports coverage. Also, Kimmel aired a Friday encore.

NBC (6.382 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) held off the competition on Monday with new episodes of 'The Voice' (7.589 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.3, #1) and 'The Enemy Within' (3.970 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T7).

Conor Oberst has announced a North American tour for summer. Beginning in Portsmouth, NH on July 17th at the Prescott Park Arts Festival, the run of shows goes on to hit Chicago, Bloomington, Cincinnati, Providence, Woodstock and more before culminating in a performance at the Weesner Family Amphitheater at the Minnesota Zoo in Minneapolis on July 28th. All shows will see Joanna Sternberg as main support. Full list of dates below.