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National Christmas Tree Lighting is an annual happening held at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. on the White House lawn every December and it has aired on the Hallmark Channel since 2009. Some of the all-time great music artists sing Christmas songs just prior to the official lighting ceremony.

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NBC Unveils Holiday Season Schedule With Barry Manilow, Dolly Parton & More Photo NBC Unveils Holiday Season Schedule With Barry Manilow, Dolly Parton & More
by Michael Major - November 03, 2023

Viewers can once again look forward to a robust slate of their favorite specials including the “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” and several others. New programming for 2023 includes “Christmas at the Opry,” hosted by Grammy Award-winning country superstar Wynonna J...
Royal Shakespeare Company's THE EMPRESS Transfers to the Lyric Hammersmith Photo Royal Shakespeare Company's THE EMPRESS Transfers to the Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - September 11, 2023

This autumn the Royal Shakespeare Company brings their acclaimed play The Empress by Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Artistic Associate Tanika Gupta to the Lyric! Learn more about the play and how to get tickets ehre!...
Gospel Legends Kathy Taylor, Hezekiah Walker + Brian Courtney Wilson Set To Perform A Photo Gospel Legends Kathy Taylor, Hezekiah Walker + Brian Courtney Wilson Set To Perform At BergenPAC
by A.A. Cristi - November 01, 2023

Gospel legends Kathy Taylor, Hezekiah Walker, and Brian Courtney Wilson will perform on January 6. Don't miss this incredible concert!...
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Leads F Photo Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - November 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...
Paramount+ Presents ''Tis the Season for Streaming' Holiday Collection Photo Paramount+ Presents ''Tis the Season for Streaming' Holiday Collection
by Michael Major - November 14, 2023

With more than 20 expertly curated carousels, Paramount+ will make the season bright with a sleigh load of holiday programming, including the live stream of CBS events, such as the National Christmas Tree Lighting**, The 25th Annual A Home for the Holidays**, New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bas...
Full Cast and Team Set for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma Photo Full Cast and Team Set for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma
by Blair Ingenthron - October 31, 2023

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the location, cast, and creative team for the highly-anticipated spring production of Macbeth. Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, Macbeth stars Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma as the leading lord a...
San Francisco Playhouse to Present THE 39 STEPS This Spring Photo San Francisco Playhouse to Present THE 39 STEPS This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO PLAYHOUSE presents a riotous, rip-roaring riff on Hitchcock's thriller 'The 39 Steps' from March 7 - April 20, 2024....
Review: NUTCRACKER, Tuff Nutt Jazz Club, Southbank Centre Photo Review: NUTCRACKER, Tuff Nutt Jazz Club, Southbank Centre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 06, 2023

Every Christmas we are promised a 'new take' on either Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Often these are changed for change's sake, but in Drew McOnie's new take on the iconic ballet, we have a joyful, fresh and vibrant production, with a subtle message of acceptance and l...
Cast Set For Audible Theater's World Premiere of DEAD OUTLAW, From the Team Behind TH Photo Cast Set For Audible Theater's World Premiere of DEAD OUTLAW, From the Team Behind THE BAND'S VISIT
by Stephi Wild - January 10, 2024

Full casting has been announced for Audible Theater's upcoming world premiere musical Dead Outlaw, with music & lyrics by Tony Award winner David Yazbek....
Review: ELF THE MUSICAL at The Phoenix Theatre Company Photo Review: ELF THE MUSICAL at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - November 25, 2023

A large dose of seasonal good cheer is precisely the kind of theatrical diversion that ELF THE MUSICAL fulfills in The Phoenix Theatre Company’s production, running through December 30th....
represent. Will Host a Series of Talks as Part of TRUEMAN AND THE ARSONISTS at The Ro Photo represent. Will Host a Series of Talks as Part of TRUEMAN AND THE ARSONISTS at The Roundhouse
by Stephi Wild - October 10, 2023

represent. Theatre, a company that exists to tackle a lack of socio-economic diversity within the arts, has announced a series of post show talks with speakers including Gary Lineker, Zack Polanski, Just Stop Oil and Tom Rasmussen. Learn more about the series here!...
Jennifer Westfeldt Will Lead WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Kansas City Reperto Photo Jennifer Westfeldt Will Lead WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2023

Kansas City Repertory Theatre announces the cast for 'What the Constitution Means to Me.' Get tickets at the Box Office or visit www.KCRep.org. Contact Ellen McDonald at 816-213-4355 or publicity@kcrep.org for more information....
The Shindellas to Join October London on 2024 Winter Tour Photo The Shindellas to Join October London on 2024 Winter Tour
by Michael Major - November 29, 2023

The Shindellas will serve as direct support for October London’s forthcoming “The Rebirth of Marvin” tour with newly confirmed dates at Seattle’s Showbox, Los Angeles’ The Fonda, Nashville’s Marathon Music Works, Washington D.C.’s Howard Theatre, New York’s Brooklyn Steel, Chicago’s The Vic Theatre,...
Full Cast and Team Set for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma Photo Full Cast and Team Set for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma
by Blair Ingenthron - October 31, 2023

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the location, cast, and creative team for the highly-anticipated spring production of Macbeth. Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, Macbeth stars Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma as the leading lord a...
Full Cast Set For THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN at Salisbury Playhouse Photo Full Cast Set For THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN at Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - September 21, 2023

Following the success of Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense opening their autumn season, Wiltshire Creative has announced the full cast for The Girl on the Train, adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel from the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins and DreamWorks’ film. Find out who is starring...
Mauricio Martínez's Newest Album LIVE IN NYC Out Now Photo Mauricio Martínez's Newest Album LIVE IN NYC Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 16, 2024

Broadway actor and Emmy Award Winner Mauricio Martínez has released his newest album, Live in NYC, a collection of iconic show tunes. Learn more about the album!...
VIDEO: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME At Algonquin Arts Theatre Photo VIDEO: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME At Algonquin Arts Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - October 06, 2023

Algonquin Arts Theatre has released first look video of its production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. ...
Full Cast Set For THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA at Swan Theatre Photo Full Cast Set For THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA at Swan Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 04, 2024

Wise Children have announced the full cast for the world première of Hanif Kureishi’s The Buddha of Suburbia – adapted by the company’s Artistic Director Emma Rice, with Kureishi....
Grammy-Winner Ledisi Brings THE GOOD LIFE TOUR To NJPAC With Special Guest Raheem Dev Photo Grammy-Winner Ledisi Brings THE GOOD LIFE TOUR To NJPAC With Special Guest Raheem Devaughn
by A.A. Cristi - November 28, 2023

In the spirit of the holiday season, Ledisi announces 'The Good Life Tour,' a 27-city odyssey commencing in March 2024 with a stop at at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Thursday, Mar. 7 at 8:00 p.m....
BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local The Photo BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...
Cast and Creative Team Set For UK Tour of JAMES V: KATHERINE Photo Cast and Creative Team Set For UK Tour of JAMES V: KATHERINE
by Stephi Wild - February 02, 2024

Sean Connor, Catriona Faint, Benjamin Osugo, and Alyth Ross will star in James V: Katherine this Spring....
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for NANNY World Premiere at Bristol Old Vic and Theat Photo Full Cast and Creative Team Set for NANNY World Premiere at Bristol Old Vic and Theatre Royal Plymouth
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 17, 2024

Folio Theatre announces full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Nanny, co-written by Alana Ramsey, Lizzie Stables, and Jenny Rainsford. The production runs at Bristol Old Vic and Theatre Royal Plymouth....
Cast Set For UNCLE VANYA at the Orange Tree Theatre Photo Cast Set For UNCLE VANYA at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2024

Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full casting for Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!...
Ledisi Unveils New Single 'Sell Me No Dreams' Photo Ledisi Unveils New Single 'Sell Me No Dreams'
by Michael Major - November 28, 2023

Ledisi will make waves with her latest single, 'Sell Me No Dreams,' out now via Listen Back Entertainment/BMG, marking the highly anticipated follow-up to her #1 Billboard chart-topping sensation, 'I Need To Know.' Produced by newcomers G.A.D. And Shoji, this soulful anthem is woven with Ledisi's si...
Julie Reiber, Benjamin Eakeley & Teralin Jones Join JAGGED LITTLE PILL North American Photo Julie Reiber, Benjamin Eakeley & Teralin Jones Join JAGGED LITTLE PILL North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 07, 2023

Exciting news for fans of JAGGED LITTLE PILL! The North American tour of the Broadway musical has added three talented performers to its cast. Julie Reiber, Benjamin Eakeley, and Teralin Jones will be joining the production. Learn where the show is playing and how to purchase tickets!...




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