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Australian singer, songwriter and media personality Mark Holden has announced that his new show The Greatest Show on Earth, drawing on his family's fantastical travelling circus history and his Countdown and Australian Idol days, will tour regionally in South Australia as part of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival's roadshow.

Australian singer, songwriter and media personality Mark Holden has announced that his new show The Greatest Show on Earth, drawing on his family's fantastical travelling circus history and his Countdown and Australian Idol days, will tour regionally in South Australia as part of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival's roadshow.

It's been a long time since I've had this much fun at any show.

Sony Music Masterworks has announced the release of How To Talk To Girls At Parties (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack),the musical companion to the hugely anticipated new film from award-winning writer-director, John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), based on the short story by Neil Gaiman (American Gods, Norse Mythology). The album arrives at all music retailers and streaming services on Friday, May 11. Out today ahead of the full soundtrack release is the single track, 'Between the Breaths' from beloved indie-darlings, Mitski and Xiu Xiu. The A24 release of a See-Saw Films/Little Punk production, How to Talk to Girls at Parties opens in theaters across the U.S on May 25. StudioCanal UK releases the film across the UK on May 11.

GRAMMY Award winning band Paramore and Sixthman, the industry leader in music festivals at sea, have just returned to shore after the sold-out Parahoy! Deep Search cruise. The third annual journey was a four-day adventure from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas that took place from April 6th-10th, during which 2700 guests from 32 countries boarded Norwegian Jade and were treated to a variety of performances, activities and experiences. Paramore performed 2 pool deck shows as well as special “mini set” acoustic performances in the ship's intimate Stardust Theater. Those performances saw “Grudges” performed live for the first time and the band being joined onstage by Aaron Weiss (mewithoutYou) for a live performance of their collaboration, “No Friend.” Guests became the stars during “Paraoke,” performing Paramore songs while the band cheered them on from just feet away on stage, laughed as the band judged a belly flop contest, and one lucky duo played ping-pong with Zac Farro and Taylor York. The band also took cruisers' questions during a pool deck Q&A session.

Vietgone by Qui Nguyen is the Vietnamese-American playwright's own creation story-a telling of his parents' 1975 refugee camp romance in a "geek theater" spectacle that's at turns affecting, sage, raucous, and fantastical. A screenwriter for Marvel Studios and founder of Obie Award-winning company Vampire Cowboys, Nguyen's work champions representation and diversity on stage while dripping with pop culture nods, contemporary music, and action-adventure narrative. The production pairs this Studio-commissioned playwright with director and Studio Cabinet member Natsu Onoda Power. Drawing on Vietgone's comic book aesthetics, Studio's Stage 4 is transformed into a garage concert with a live band and original funk-rock-punk-n-roll score, giving audiences a front row seat to this anything-but-typical story of boy meets girl.

This year 2018 marks two decades that David Hill has been the Bach Choir's Director of Music.

Overture Presents and community programs provide engagement, entertainment and educational opportunities for all ages in the month of April.

The Muny announced today that Tony and Grammy Award- winning artist Heather Headley and Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Award-nominated artist Matthew Morrison will serve as co-hosts for The Muny's historic Centennial Gala show, An Evening with the Stars, May 18, 2018 at 9:15 p.m. at The Muny.

The Iceman Cometh begins previews tonight at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

Epic reunions and not-to-be-missed intimate conversations will take center stage during the 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, running April 18-29. Tribeca will celebrate the anniversaries of Schindler's List, Scarface, and In the Soup, bringing three classics back to the big screen.

'We take care homes,' a Polish immigrant living in New York's Borough of Queens bluntly explains to a young newcomer from Ukraine who has yet to get settled. 'Us kinds people, we take care house. Men, they build them and women, they clean them. Take care children. Rest this country handles rest this country. But us, we do homes.'

Two-time Tony Award Winner Norbert Leo Butz is about to take the stage again this year in the Broadway Revival of My Fair Lady as Alfred P. Doolittle -- a part that won George Rose the Tony back in 1976. Butz is one of only nine actors who have won the Best Actor Tony twice (alongside stars like Nathan Lane). As he prepares to take stage yet again, let's reflect on his career: all twenty two years of it!

Due to demand, The New Group has announced a three-week extension for Jerry Springer - The Opera, with Matt McGrath appearing as Jerry Springer beginning March 13.  Terrence Mann, currently appearing in the role of Jerry Springer, plays his final performance March 11 due to an existing commitment beyond that date.

Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA; Jeffrey Horowitz, Founding Artistic Director) announces the full cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's tragicomedy The Winter's Tale, directed by OBIE Award-winner Arin Arbus. The production plays March 13-April 15, 2018, at Polonsky Shakespeare Center (262 Ashland Place), TFANA's home in the Brooklyn Cultural District.

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director), recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, has announced today the cast and creative team of the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting, based on the 1973 film, and with book by Bob Martin, music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann & Greg Kotis with Harry Connick, Jr.

Grammy-winning recording artist, Mýa, unveiled the release of her brand new single, from her highly anticipated upcoming 13th studio project. The global entertainer and humanitarian surprised eager fans by ushering in Valentine's Day with a debut of her new music, once again breaking the mold with a sexy, sultry, soulful sound that is sparking scores of praise and raving fanfare. The new single, 'You Got Me,' now available on all digital outlets worldwide, celebrates the 20th year anniversary of Mýa's debut single, the Billboard chart-topping hit, 'It's All About Me,' featuring R&B singer, Sisqo. Released in 1998, it was the leading single on the self-titled, double platinum, debut album, Mýa, which would launch the then 18-year-old Mýa into the fabric of pop-culture. The celebrated singer, songwriter, producer, musician, dancer/choreographer, designer, actress, activist and philanthropist has electrified audiences over the years with world smash hits including, 'It's All About Me,' 'Movin On,' 'Ghetto Superstar,' 'Take Me There,' 'Case of the Ex,' 'Best of Me,' 'My Love Is Like Wo,' 'Fallen' and more. Mýa's impressive catalog of music includes her second double platinum album, Fear of Flying, released in 2000. In 2001, Mýa collaborated with Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, P!nk and Missy Elliot on a remake of LaBelle's 'Lady Marmalade,' which is featured in Baz Luhrman's 'Moulin Rouge.' Selling over 5.5 million copies, it became the most successful airplay-only single in history, winning the Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration and garnering numerous awards. In addition to her mainstream award-winning musical catalogue, the multi-talented star has released 9 independent projects on her own label Planet 9, receiving a 2017 Grammy nomination for Best Traditional R&B album. Mýa has also crossed over into television and film as seen on, 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 9, 'NCIS,' '1-800-Missing' (Canada), 'Haunted' and 'Sister Sister.' Her filmography includes the world renowned 'Chicago,' for which she won a Screen Actors Guild Award, 'Shall We Dance,' 'Havana Nights: Dirty Dancing II,' 'In Too Deep,' 'Heart Specialist,' 'Cover,' 'Penthouse,' 'Love for Sale,' 'Metrosexual,' the Sci-Fi film 'Dark Rising' and voiceovers for the MTV animated film 'Mountain High.' In late July through early September 2017, Mya completed filming a 6-episode TV series, titled '5th Ward,' slated for release on Bob Johnson's new network UMC (Urban Movie Channel) on March 2, 2018. The multi-platinum icon's rising success has set the stage for her new music, which combines contemporary R&B and 90's R&B genres into a masterful body of work. 'The love of music-melody, harmony, rhythm and the feel good vibrations of my favorite eras of R&B music from the 70's & 90's, has and will always be my inspiration,' states the megastar of her musical inspiration. 'It's also what my fans have been asking for.' Enthusiastic to give her eager fans a taste of her evolving sound, Mýa shines a light on what fans can look forward to from her new single, stating, 'My fans can expect a very forward Mýa with a song sonically crafted for Valentine's day, full of sexy vibes fusing contemporary sounds of today together with hints of feel good 90's R&B music.' With the growing demand from her fans both domestically and internationally, the sultry singer plans to release her 13th studio project, and overall 9th LP and independent project in the spring of 2018. Mýa's upcoming album will also be released on her very own independent label Planet 9, distributed by Orchard. 'Growth and evolution is inevitable in 1 year for any person, but 20 years has taught me many things,' Mýa reflects on her evolution as an artist celebrating her 20-year milestone. 'I've learned to own and embrace every part of me and can say that I am completely solid in who I am, relentless in my pursuit of what makes me feel alive and refuse to choose between being strong and vulnerable, grounded and adventurous, intelligent and sexy, cultured and fun. I live my life doing what makes me happy and that consists of simply being me, which is ever-changing and evolving.' The new single, 'You Got Me,' produced by Lamar 'MyGuyMars' Edwards, written by Mýa Harrison and Sydnii 'KydSyd' Raymore, serves as the 3rd single from her upcoming project and is proving to be yet another staple in the singer's legendary catalogue of music, giving fans a scintillating preview of what's to come on her next album. Mýa's new music can be found on all digital platforms worldwide, including iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play; streaming on Spotify, Soundcloud, Tidal, Pandora and Beatport. Mýa's latest music video 'Ready For Whatever,' is also now available on Youtube. Download/Stream New Single 'You Got Me': http://radi.al/MYAYouGotMe More on Mýa: Website: www.myamya.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/myaplanet9 Twitter: www.twitter.com/myaplanet9 Instagram: www.instagram.com/myaplanet9 Mýa founded her independent label in 2007, on which the multi-platinum artist has executive produced, self-engineered, self-funded and released 7 different compilations, including: 'Sugar & Spice' 2008 (Japan), 'The Perfect Edition' double disc 2009 (Japan), the first R&B/Hip Hop mixtape titled 'Beauty & the Streets' Vol. 1 in 2010 (US), the album 'K.I.S.S.' (Keep It Sexy & Simple) in Japan in 2011. In 2012, Mýa released the U.S./Canada & World editions of 'K.I.S.S,' featuring 'Fabulous Life,' which was used in the national #FashionByBravo ad campaign on Bravo/NBCUniversal and 'Break Your Neck' featured in Ford commercial campaign. In 2013, Mýa independently manufactured the limited Mint of K.I.S.S. for fans, and in 2014, Mýa began releasing a series of EP's. The first EP titled 'With Love' was released February 14th, Valentine's Day marking the 16th anniversary of her first single 'It's All About Me,' released February 14th, 1998. On April 21st, 2014 Mýa released the 'Sweet XVI' EP marking the 16th anniversary of her self-titled, debut album Mýa on April 21st, 1998. On February 14th, 2015, Mýa released her 7th independent project 'Love Elevation Suite' consisting of all slow jams. On February 14th, 2016, Mýa released her 8th self-executive produced independent project Smoove Jones (LP). Learn more about Mýa and Planet 9 projects by visiting www.MýaMýa.com/music. Fans can connect with Mýa on her social media channels including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat at @Mýaplanet9. For more information regarding Mýa's new music, projects, events, fan contests and merchandise, including her signature vegan, organic Planet 9 wine and free vegan start guide, visit www.MyaMya.com.

The story and music of America's Composer come to life on stage with Seattle Repertory Theatre's presentation of Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin, a play-with-music written and performed by award-winning actor and musician Hershey Felder (Broadway's George Gershwin Alone, Off-Broadway's Maestro; Our Great Tchaikovsky, and others). Directed by Trevor Hay, Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin will play the Bagley Wright stage February 23-March 18, 2018 (opening night is February 28, 2018), and tickets are on sale now through the Seattle Rep Box Office at 206.443.2222 and online at SeattleRep.org.  

Paul Bradley, Jonathan Broadbent, Selina Cadell, Rebekah Hinds, Belinda Lang and Christopher Ravenscroft will appear in the first major London revival of Humble Boy by Charlotte Jones, directed by OT Artistic Director Paul Miller. The production is designed by Simon Daw, with lighting design by Mark Doubleday and the sound designer and composer is Max Pappenheim.

Court Theatre, under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, announces the extension of All My Sons by Arthur Miller, directed by Charles Newell and featuring Kate Collins, John Judd and Timothy Edward Kane. All My Sons now runs through February 18, 2018 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave. Tickets to extension performances of All My Sons go on sale Friday, February 2, 2018 and available by calling the box office at (773) 753-4472 orwww.CourtTheatre.org.

Casting is announced today for James Graham's 'sparkling new play', Quiz, which transfers to the No l Coward Theatre. Following the success of Ink and Labour of Love, Quiz completes a hat-trick of productions in the West End for Graham in less than a year. Artistic Director of Chichester Festival Theatre, Daniel Evans, directs Keir Charles, Greg Haiste, Mark Meadows, Henry Pettigrew, Gavin Spokes, Stephanie Street, Jay Villiers, Lizzie Winkler and Sarah Woodward who reprise their roles from the run at Chichester Festival Theatre. They are joined by Sharon Ballard.

Kristen Bell became the first-ever host of the SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS last night, and took on some tough issues in her opening monologue for the show.

Compass Players, in an act of remarkable prescience, has resurrected Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN, revealing that the more things political change, the more they remain the same. Directed by Jeanna Michaels, Steve Murphy and Matthew Cary deliver solid performances as two candidates in the political dogfight of their lives. Running through January 28th in the McMillin Theater at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.

Peter Groom is an actor, dancer and choreographer, originally from Newcastle. Since graduating from Guildford School of Acting in 2013 he has gone on to work both in the UK and internationally, with credits including Schaubuhne, Berlin and Aquilla Theatre, New York. Alongside this he began to create his own devised work, and then in 2016 started working as a drag performer, with performances at Battersea Arts Centre, The Glory and Royal Vauxhall Tavern. His new show Dietrich: Natural Duty has its world premiere at the VAULT Festival later this month. I had the pleasure of meeting up with Peter. We talked about inspirations, politics, queer history, visibility and so much more. Here's how it went.

Folger Theatre continues its 2017/18 season with The Way of the World, a new comedy freely adapted from the classic play by William Congreve. Written and directed by renowned author Theresa Rebeck (Mauritus and Seminar and Broadway; creator and head writer of TV's Smash), the production will star Tony Award nominee Kristine Nielsen (Present Laughter, You Can't Take It With You, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike on Broadway).