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@ThePurgeTV This fall, USA Network will bring blockbuster action to television every Tuesday. Starting October 15, the suspense commences with THE PURGE Season 2 premiering at 9/8c, followed by the debut of the new series TREADSTONE at 10/9c.

USA Network's thrilling series, THE PURGE, from Blumhouse Television and UCP will return for a second season.

“The Real Housewives of Orange County” premieres on Tuesday, August 6 at 9pm ETPT on Bravo. Returning for season 14 are Housewives Tamra Judge, Shannon Storms Beador, Kelly Dodd, Gina Kirschenheiter and Emily Simpson. The ladies are joined by new housewife Braunwyn Windham-Burke. The tres amigas are back with their número uno, the OG of the OC, Vicki Gunvalson, who appears throughout the season.

The ladies of Potomac are going through it on Bravo Media's hit “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” returning Sunday, May 5 at 9pm ET/PTwith Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Monique Samuels, and Candiace Dillard Bassett. Katie Rost also returns as a friend. Beginning Sunday, May 19, the series moves to its permanent timeslot at 8pm ET/PT. Babies, wig shifting, silent judging, and scandals rule as the women try to pick up the pieces.

The League of Chicago Theatres, Goodman Theatre, the University of Illinois at Chicago and competition organizer Derrick Sanders announce the top Chicago finalists for the 10th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition, which were held Monday, March 4, 2019 at the Goodman Theatre: Abad Viquez of Nicholas Senn High School (first place), Freedom Martin of The Chicago High School for the Performing Arts (second place), Serenity Saffold-Rice of Interlochen Center for the Arts (third place), and Lyk Singleton of The Chicago High School for the Performing Arts (honorable mention).

Twenty-two Chicago high school students will compete in the finals of the 10th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition for a chance to represent Chicago in the National Competition at the August Wilson Theatre in New York City.  Hundreds of students competed across the city in preliminary rounds. The finals will be held at the Goodman Theatre, 170 N Dearborn on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 6:00 pm. The August Wilson Monologue Competition is free and open to the public. Please call 312-554-9800 for ticket information. The top two winners of the Chicago finals will compete in the National Finals at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway on Monday, May 6, 2019.

Today, USA Network announced a second season pick-up for THE PURGE. A co-production with Blumhouse Television and Universal Cable Productions, THE PURGE is currently USA's #1 drama averaging 1.2MM (18-49) and 2.3MM (P2+)*. The series airs on USA with the Season 1 finale airing tonight, November 6 at 10/9c.

THE PURGE Is Coming to the Small Screen This September on USA

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THE PURGE Is Coming to the Small Screen This September on USA

Bravo Media's THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DALLAS Returns For Season 3 This August

Broadway's Future Songbook Series - presented by Arts and Artists of Tomorrow - continues its twenty-seventh season on Monday, May 21st in the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center located at 111 Amsterdam Avenue and 65th Street.

Universal Cable Productions (UCP) and Blumhouse Television today announced that Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) award-winner Anthony Hemingway (UNSOLVED: THE MURDERS OF TUPAC AND THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G.) is set to direct the premiere episode of USA/SYFY's upcoming series THE PURGE based on the hit film franchise. From Blumhouse Television and Universal Cable Productions, THE PURGE, which will air on USA and SYFY, and the series was created, and will be executive produced by the film franchise creator James DeMonaco, and led by Jason Blum, the entire team behind the blockbusters are on board to executive produce: Michael Bay with Brad Fuller and Andrew Form under the Platinum Dunes banner and Sebastien K. Lemercier. Thomas Kelly serves as executive producer/showrunner of the series.

In an exciting partnership unlike any other in the community, the Charlotte Symphony connects the orchestra and professional ballet choreography with Charlotte-Mecklenburg students to present Igor Stravinsky's revolt-inspiring Rite of Spring.

Bravo Media springs forward with a jam-packed month full of drama, humor and adventure with two compelling reunions and seven premieres of new and returning series. The excitement includes reunions for both “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” (beginning Sunday, April 8 at 8pm ET/PT) and “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (kicking off Tuesday, April 24 at 9pm ET/PT) as well as the highly anticipated season premieres of “Imposters,” “The Real Housewives of New York City,” “Southern Charm” and “The Real Housewives of Potomac.” Viewers will also be treated to three new series in April starting with all the behind the scenes action in JD Lawrence's top tier theatre company in “Your Husband Is Cheating On Us,” then fan favorite Ryan Serhant from 'Million Dollar Listing New York,” gets his own series with “Sell It Like Serhant,” and the latest addition to the “Southern Charm” franchise goes to the Big Easy in “Southern Charm New Orleans.” For a sneak peek of the seven premieres, please visit here!

The shade and drama in Maryland never end in the new season of Bravo Media's original hit series “The Real Housewives of Potomac,”premiering Sunday, April 1 at 10pm ET/PT with Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Monique Samuels, and new housewife Candiace Dillard. Charrisse Jackson-Jordan also returns as a friend. Beginning Sunday, May 6, the series moves to its permanent timeslot at 8pm ET/PT. Betrayal, family ultimatums, accusations, and open marriages are taking over the rumor mill of Potomac, and everyone is talking. 

On Valentine's Day, Broadway's favorite couples and musical director Benjamin Rauhala celebrated Broadway romance, both on and off-stage. The concert featured many of Broadway's most romantic songs, heartfelt and hilarious stories from each couple, and the open-hearted cello stylings of Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf.

Nearly 60 students from Title I Charlotte-area schools will bring to life a fresh interpretation of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring accompanied by Charlotte Ballet dancers and the Charlotte Symphony on April 6-7, 2018 at Belk Theater. Prepare to be moved.

This week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.