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Peak Performances presents the world premiere of Spinning, a collaborative musical work written and composed by Pulitzer Prize winner and MacArthur Fellow Julia Wolfe (Anthracite Fields, 2015), and conceived with "cello goddess" (The New Yorker) Maya Beiser, with multimedia projections by innovative artist Laurie Olinder (May 10-13). Commissioned by Peak Performances and culminating their season of works by women, Spinning considers the essential labor of spinning thread-work once performed by hand by women-paying homage to the human dignity of this "women's work."

NBC Sports Group will present 11 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff games this weekend, including all 16 playoff teams in action across the networks of NBCUniversal, and the first four matchups of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on NBC.

NBC Sports Group's comprehensive coverage of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs continues tonight with five Game 1 matchups across NBCSN, USA Network and NHL Network, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN with clash of Original Six rivals, when the (2) Boston Bruins host the (3) Toronto Maple Leafs. NBCSN's doubleheader continues at 9:30 p.m. ET, featuring the defending Western Conference champion (1) Nashville Predators and the (WC2) Colorado Avalanche.

The wait is over for the 2018 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam headliners, as Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett are on board to entertain tens of thousands of Country Music fans Labor Day weekend, August 31-September 2, 2018 at Frank Brown Park in beautiful Panama City Beach - A Real. Fun. Beach. Named by Billboard Magazine as one of 'The 10 Best Country Music Festivals,' another 18 exciting acts are scheduled to be announced in the coming weeks.

NBC Sports Group's comprehensive coverage of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs begins with three first-round games on Wednesday night, the first night of two months of Stanley Cup Playoff hockey – and “There's Nothing Like Playoff Hockey.”

Schimmel Center with the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra presents the world premiere of The Struggle to Forgive: Confronting Gun Violence in America on Friday, May 4, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Led by Music Director and Conductor Gary S. Fagin, the new cantata-which has a libretto by Fagin and features soprano Mikaela Bennett, mezzo-soprano Sarah Heltzel, and baritone Jorell Williams-gives voice to those whose lives have been impacted by gun violence in the United States, including victims and their families.

Yale Repertory Theatre (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents KISS by Guillermo Calderon, directed by Evan Yionoulis, April 27-May 19, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, May 3.

There's really nothing better than a musical theater-inspired epiphany: On opening night of Belmont University Musical Theatre's altogether invigorating and exhilarating On The Town (which plays Belmont's Troutt Theatre through this Sunday, March 25) I was struck by the similarities - both structurally and musically - to the Gershwin masterpiece An American in Paris.

David Rainey, Executive Artistic Director of The Landing Theatre Company (LTC), announces the company's eighth season, featuring the 2018 winners of its annual New American Voices Play Reading Series, a Co-Production with Obsidian Theater of the World Premiere of Alexis Schaetzle's Wanda, Daisy and the Great Rapture, the Regional Premiere of Christopher Chen's 2017 Obie Award-winning play Caught, and David Mamet's Off-Broadway hit Oleanna.

Shakespeare Theatre Company today announces the cast of Lerner and Loewe's multiple Tony Award-winning musical Camelot. Directed by STC Associate Artistic Director Alan Paul (Kiss Me, Kate; Man of La Mancha), the classic musical will play at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F St NW) from May 22 through July 1, concluding STC's 2017-2018 mainstage season.

Pittsburgh Penguins Host Philadelphia Flyers On NHL Game Of The Week This Sunday

Country songstress Kalie Shorr will step into the hallowed circle at the Grand Ole Opry for the very first time onSaturday, March 31. Her debut comes as a crowning moment after years of hard work racking up numerous accolades including being a Sirius XM “Highway Find,” joining the CMT Next Women of Country Class of 2018, going on tour with RaeLynn and Sara Evans, releasing her recent acclaimed EP Awake and more.

TimeLine Theatre Company, acclaimed for presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today's social and political issues, is thrilled to announce its 22nd season and to preview an upcoming partnership with Firebrand Theatre.

El Portal Theatre proudly presents, There are Worse Things I Could Do, An Evening with Adrienne Barbeau on the Debbie Reynolds Mainstage at the historic El Portal Theatre in the NOHO Arts District.  This two night only special engagement will be presented April 6 & 7, 2018. El Portal Theatre is located at  5269 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, California. 

Regional audiences can prepare to seize the day with Aurora Theatre's 2018-2019 Peach State Federal Credit Union Signature Series, announced today. The second largest professional theater in Georgia will once again bring premiere performances, heartfelt dramas and Broadway-caliber productions with extraordinary talent to the heart of downtown Lawrenceville. This season's diverse line-up features Disney's NEWSIES, BE HERE NOW, A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2, the world-premiere musical MEN WITH MONEY, NATIVE GARDENS and the highly anticipated return of the celebrated holiday classic CHRISTMAS CANTEEN 2018, back by popular demand for a 23rd year. The upcoming season is led by co-founders Anthony Rodriguez and Ann-Carol Pence and features a tremendous assortment of dramas, comedies and musicals that will have audiences of all ages ready to seize a season subscription!

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre (Tisa Chang, Founding Artistic Producing Director), continuing its 41st milestone season on themes of social justice and historic amnesia, presents the world premiere of the new play Daybreak by Joyce van Dyke (A Girl's War).

Stages Theatre Company (STC) has announced its 35th Anniversary Season! Looking around our world, it seems so much has changed since 1984. On the other hand, much has remained constant. The Stages Theatre Company mission of enrichment and education of children and youth in a professional theatre environment that stimulates artistic excellence and personal growth is unchanged, and our MAGNIFICENT ANNIVERSARY SEASON reflects that and MORE.

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.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and OUC - The Reliable One announced today that actress, author and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik will kick off the second year of the popular speaker series, 'OUC Speakers at Dr. Phillips Center.'

NBC Sports Presents Maple Leafs-Capitals NHL Stadium Series Games From Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Saturday Night On NBC

Bad Wolves' cover of The Cranberries' intergenerational hit single 'Zombie' continues to dominate rock and metal charts around the globe, with all proceeds from track donated to lead singer Dolores O'Riordan's three children.

The epic story returns. Tony Kushner's two-part play, ANGELS IN AMERICA makes its way back to Broadway tonight! A cast led by Tony nominee Andrew Garfield and two-time Tony winner Nathan Lane will begin previews tonight at the Neil Simon Theatre with Part 1: Millennium Approaches. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

Soho Rep. (Sarah Benson, Artistic Director; Cynthia Flowers, Executive Director), has extended the world premiere of Aleshea Harris's Relentless Award-winning Is God Is, directed by Taibi Magar, a second time, through March 31.

Carnegie Hall today announced that Rhiannon Giddens, Toshi Reagon, Young Paris, and Ro James will join Broadway's Carrie Compere (The Color Purple) as guest artists for A Time Like This: Music for Change, a special concert on Sunday, March 11 at 3:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage hosted by Def Jam Poetry veteran Lemon Andersen and featuring a nineteen-piece band led by Kenny Seymour (Amazing Grace, Memphis). The performance also features singers Sarah Elizabeth Charles, Emily Eagen, and Emeline Michel.

Today, Tecate, the official beer of boxing, announces its sponsorship of GGG Promotions' global sensation, reigning unified WBC, WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO world middleweight champion, Gennady "GGG" Golovkin, in advance of the most anticipated rematch of 2018 between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin on May 5, 2018.