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The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre will continue its blockbuster 30th Anniversary Season this summer with the new comedy musical Tootsie, opening June 21st.

Netflix has released a trailer for the 25th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honoring Kevin Hart, which will premiere on Netflix on May 11th during Netflix is a Joke Fest. The ceremony, which was filmed at the Kennedy Center on March 24th, featured a star-studded list of talent including Dave Burd AKA “Lil Dicky,” Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall, Chelsea Handler, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, J.B. Smoove, Robin Thicke and more. 

Brainstory has released their sophomore full-length album Sounds Good via Big Crown Records, produced by Leon Michels aka El Michels Affair. Sounds Good is an album that, simply put, lives up to its name with the band’s unique blend of psychedelic soul permeating each track as well as nods to their background. Listen to the album here!

On Friday, April 19th, Brainstory will release their sophomore full-length album Sounds Good via Big Crown Records. The Los Angeles-area trio will also kick off their headline U.S. tour this Thursday, April 18th with a sold out show in Los Angeles, followed by UK / EU support dates in May with Lady Wray. The band shares the album’s latest single, “XFaded” – a psychedelic soul and jazz-infused treat. Listen to the song here!

Discover FLETCHER's new soul-baring album IN SEARCH OF THE ANTIDOTE, featuring the premiere of her latest single 'Pretending'. Catch her live at London's Eventim Apollo this May. The second full-length from the acclaimed singer/songwriter, In Search Of The Antidote brings FLETCHER's guitar-driven pop and captivating voice.

Explore the new psychedelic soul-infused single, 'Peach Optimo' by BRAINSTORY. This unique blend of music genres offers a fresh sound to the entertainment scene. Prior to “Peach Optimo,” Brainstory shared the Bob Dylan-influenced single “Too Yung” which was paired with “Listen,” and followed the album's lead single.

Acclaimed singer/songwriter FLETCHER will embark her global In Search Of The Antidote tour with the US headlining run beginning on September 12th in Minneapolis. Wrapping up on October 9th at the iconic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, the tour takes its name from the FLETCHER's highly anticipated sophomore album, due out next Friday.

The Kennedy Center collaborates with Netflix to stream the Mark Twain Prize, and sets the cast. Get the latest updates on this exciting partnership and the star-studded cast lineup. This year's program will feature a cast of leading performers, including Dave Burd aka “Lil Dicky,” Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish, and more.

Andrew Barth Feldman has joined the cast of SNL 1975, an origin film about the beginning of Saturday Night Live. Jason Reitman's behind-the-scenes film based on the start of the iconic comedy series. The film will have up-and-coming talent playing roles like Gilda Radner, Billy Crystal, Jane Curtin, Jim Henson, Lorne Michaels, and more.

OPERA America has announced the recipients of its 2024 Repertoire Development Grants.

FLETCHER collaborated closely with GRAMMY winning producer/songwriter Jennifer Decilveo to produce the album alongside a lineup of hitmakers including Aldae, Jon Bellion, Julia Michaels, Monsters & Strangerz, and Michael Pollack who are known for their Diamond-certified hits with the likes of Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus.

The Central Park Café is bringing the finest in New York cabaret to their restaurant across the street from Carnegie Hall. Learn more about the venue!

 Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!

Tony Award winner Santino Fontana will join the new, one-night-only concert event Legacy: An Evening with Maria Friedman & Friends celebrating Stephen Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch and Michel Legrand. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Palm Beach Symphony celebrates its 50th Anniversary Season with Piano Virtuoso Emanuel Ax and a World Premiere. The concert features a new 6 p.m. concert time and the annual gala.

Brainstory share the video for “Hanging On” – their recent single that features Clairo's Claire Cottrill on backing vocals. The Latin / Psychedelic Soul-inspired tune was influenced by the 70's Chicano rock like War and Malo. They also announced new tour dates including headline shows and support dates with The Budos Band and Lady Wray.

The 92nd Street Y will present Castalian String Quartet with Stephen Hough, piano. Enjoy a dynamic collaboration featuring Hough's piano-composition and Brahms's Piano Quintet.

Rita Ora has released a new version of her single “Shape Of Me” featuring country music icon Keith Urban now. Announced by Rita on her mother’s 60th birthday last week, “Shape Of Me” is an ode to her mother. Co-written by Rita, the original version of “Shape Of Me” featured on Rita's You & I album. Watch the video!

Baryshnikov Arts announces its 2024 Spring Residency Artists, providing space and support for creative investigation in all performing arts disciplines.

The follow-up to her critically-lauded debut album Girl Of My Dreams — a 2022 LP that entered the Billboard 200 at No. 15 — In Search Of The Antidote delves deeper into the ultra-vivid storytelling and unfiltered introspection that have long defined FLETCHER's boundary-pushing brand of pop.

The new 10-part series from Imagine Documentaries and Emmy-winning filmmaker Matthew Hamachek features unprecedented access to the New England Patriots and is based on the critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling book by author Jeff Benedict. Watch the video trailer now!

Reneé Rapp will make her SNL musical guest debut on January 20, with Jacob Elordi set to host for the first time.

'NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME' is a new play that will have private industry readings in NYC on December 7 & 8. Find out more about this exciting production.

Music Theatre International announces that the Tony Award-winning Musical, Tootsie, is now available for licensing.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Kevin Hart on March 24, 2024 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, will be awarded at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy.