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Welcome to EMPIRE, a sexy and powerful new drama about the head of a music empire (Terrence Howard) whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne. Set to an original soundtrack written and produced by hip-hop hitmaker Timbaland.

Crown the Empire Drop SUDDEN SKY Video, Plus Announce Summer Tour Plans Photo Crown the Empire Drop SUDDEN SKY Video, Plus Announce Summer Tour Plans
by Tori Hartshorn - June 05, 2019

Crown the Empire have dropped the new video for 'Sudden Sky.' The band issued the following statement offering insight into the song and the video. 'We're born into this world with nothing. No preconceptions. No knowledge of how we got here. No awareness of what or who we are. This is where conformi...


BroadwayWorld Sioux Falls Awards Update: MAMMA MIA! - Sioux Empire Community Theatre Photo BroadwayWorld Sioux Falls Awards Update: MAMMA MIA! - Sioux Empire Community Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 09, 2019

There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Sioux Falls Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recogniz...


EMPIRE's Jussie Smollett in Hospital after Racial, Homophobic Attack Photo EMPIRE's Jussie Smollett in Hospital after Racial, Homophobic Attack
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 29, 2019

Jussie Smollett, one of the stars of the FOX series 'Empire,' was hospitalized Tuesday following an assault in Chicago that is described as a possible hate crime, according to Variety....


Hackney Empire Announces Plans For 2021; Leona Lewis Becomes A Patron Photo Hackney Empire Announces Plans For 2021; Leona Lewis Becomes A Patron
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2021

In August, Hackney Empire will present ADP 2021: Romeo & Juliet (Title TBC); The Artist Development Programme (ADP) is a two-week summer programme giving a company of 40 young artists, aged 13-19, the opportunity to create an original piece of musical theatre....


Empire Outlets, Randy Thomas To Host Giveaway Contest For Tony-Nominated Broadway Sho Photo Empire Outlets, Randy Thomas To Host Giveaway Contest For Tony-Nominated Broadway Shows
by A.A. Cristi - June 03, 2019

On June 8, Empire Outlets and Randy Thomas, who serves as the voice of Empire Outlets both on-site and on radio ads, will host a giveaway competition to provide three pairs of tickets for lucky shoppers to see the Tony-nominated Broadway shows "The Prom", "Hadestown", and the revival of "Oklahoma!"....


EVOLUTION EMPIRE Release New Single 'Fist of God' Photo EVOLUTION EMPIRE Release New Single 'Fist of God'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 25, 2021

EVOLUTION EMPIRE started in Dallas, Texas, where frontman Chris Roberts and drummer Rob Youells were introduced to each other by their mutual manager, Dave Chavarri (Ill Niño, Terror Universal). The next piece of the puzzle was to begin writing for their debut release and choose a production team....


Video: Hackney Empire Provides Updates on Creative Futures
by Stephi Wild - February 23, 2023

As Hackney Empire celebrates more than 120 years at the heart of the local community, and in the wake of the last year’s release of the 20 Years of Creative Futures Impact Report Artistic Director Yamin Choudury and the whole team have announced the release of the film of the Artist Development Prog...


Hackney Empire Announces Details For Autumn Season Photo Hackney Empire Announces Details For Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - September 06, 2022

As Hackney Empire celebrates 120 years at the heart of the local community, Artistic Director Yamin Choudury and the whole team have announced details of the autumn 2022 season, running from September to December. ...


Clive Rowe Will Direct and Star in Hackney Empire's 2023 Pantomime, ALADDIN Photo Clive Rowe Will Direct and Star in Hackney Empire's 2023 Pantomime, ALADDIN
by Stephi Wild - April 13, 2023

Clive Rowe will return to direct and star in this year's pantomime Aladdin. Aladdin will run at Hackney Empire from Saturday 18 November to Sunday 31 December, with a press performance at 7pm on Thursday 30 November....


The Snuts Release Sophomore Album 'Burn the Empire' Photo The Snuts Release Sophomore Album 'Burn the Empire'
by Michael Major - September 30, 2022

Burn The Empire follows The Snuts’ acclaimed debut album W.L., which arrived at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart last year. Produced by longtime collaborators Detonate and Clarence Coffee Jr the album continues the band’s evolution both sonically and lyrically. A voice for the next generation, singer Ja...


BWW Interview: Artistic Director Yamin Choudury Talks Access and Representation at Ha Photo BWW Interview: Artistic Director Yamin Choudury Talks Access and Representation at Hackney Empire
by Jonathan Marshall - April 28, 2020

Yamin Choudury recently celebrated two years in the role of Artistic Director at Hackney Empire. In that short time, the theatre has seen an average of 83% new bookers for many productions, and youth engagement has also increased. Choudury spoke with BroadwayWorld about access, representation and di...


Great Music At St. Bart's Presents Empire City Men's Chorus Photo Great Music At St. Bart's Presents Empire City Men's Chorus
by Julie Musbach - April 17, 2019

Great Music at St. Bart's, the concert series produced by the Mid-Manhattan Performing Arts Foundation (MMPAF), concludes its eighth season on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at 5:00 pm with a concert by the Empire City Men's Chorus that both concludes the chorus's 25th anniversary and kicks off the month o...


THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK Extends San Francisco Engagement Photo THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK Extends San Francisco Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - July 28, 2022

Due to popular demand, the internationally acclaimed The Empire Strips Back – the Unauthorized Star Wars Burlesque Parody will extend its engagement at San Francisco's Great Star Theater. ...


Tickets On-Sale Now for One Empire, Under God, An Epic Drama in Two-Acts Photo Tickets On-Sale Now for One Empire, Under God, An Epic Drama in Two-Acts
by - June 21, 2021

This July, One Empire, Under God - written by Anthony J. Piccione and directed by Andres Gallardo Bustillo - will receive its world premiere as a virtual theatrical production via Zoom, in advance of its live stage debut in NYC later this year....


THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK Burlesque Parody Announces Summer Engagement, July 6 – August Photo THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK Burlesque Parody Announces Summer Engagement, July 6 – August 28
by A.A. Cristi - April 27, 2022

Today, the internationally acclaimed The Empire Strips Back – the Unauthorized Star Wars Burlesque Parody announced an eight-week summer engagement at San Francisco's Great Star Theater, from July 6–August 28, 2022. ...


Hackney Empire Crowdfunder Raises £40k In Seven Days Photo Hackney Empire Crowdfunder Raises £40k In Seven Days
by Stephi Wild - July 02, 2020

A campaign to help Hackney Empire survive the impact of Covid-19 has raised over £40,000 in the week since it launched. The Crowdfunding campaign hosted by the Mayor of London Pay It Forward initiative went live last Thursday and has attracted support from over 800 individuals....


THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK: A BURLESQUE PARODY San Diego Announces Final Extension Photo THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK: A BURLESQUE PARODY San Diego Announces Final Extension
by A.A. Cristi - April 07, 2023

The internationally acclaimed The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody is extending their run in San Diego by popular demand at the Alderaan Memorial Theatre....


L. Fergus Releases New Speculative Adventure Novel EARTH 832 Photo L. Fergus Releases New Speculative Adventure Novel EARTH 832
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 05, 2021

Author L. Fergus has announced the release of his new speculative adventure novel, Earth 832. Karen and Zhi are pilots in the elite 154th Strike Fighter Squadron. On a mission to protect the Empire, they're shot down over the Persian Mountains. Deep behind enemy lines, they discover a new threat to ...


2019-2020 Magik At The Empire Series On Sale At Charline McCombs Empire Theatre Photo 2019-2020 Magik At The Empire Series On Sale At Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - September 09, 2019

The Magik Theatre will present two blockbuster productions at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre (226 N. St. Mary's St.) in the 2019-2020 season. A Charlie Brown Christmas will return for its fifth annual production, December 12 a?" 15, 2019, followed by the San Antonio premier of Ella Enchanted: T...


The Snuts Return With New Single 'Burn the Empire' Photo The Snuts Return With New Single 'Burn the Empire'
by Michael Major - November 23, 2021

Produced by Detonate at Angelic Studio, “Burn The Empire” is first and foremost a protest song against the corrupt corporations and politicians. Not content on just writing huge guitar-pop songs, the track is a statement of intent and a call to arms for change. It’s raw, furious and packed with hook...


Cast Announced For MOTHER GOOSE at Hackney Empire Photo Cast Announced For MOTHER GOOSE at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - September 28, 2022

Hackney Empire has announced the cast and creative team for their Christmas 2022 pantomime, Mother Goose, which opens on 19th November, running until 31st December....


VIDEO: First Look at MOTHER GOOSE at Hackney Empire Photo VIDEO: First Look at MOTHER GOOSE at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - July 20, 2022

Hackney Empire has released a brand-new trailer featuring Priscilla the Goose and Clive Rowe ahead of their Christmas 2022 pantomime, Mother Goose, which opens on 19th November and runs until 31st December, with the press performance at 7pm on 1st December. Check out the video below!...


ONE EMPIRE, UNDER GOD To Receive Official Virtual Premiere This July Photo ONE EMPIRE, UNDER GOD To Receive Official Virtual Premiere This July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 15, 2021

This July, One Empire, Under God - written and produced by Anthony J. Piccione and directed by Andres Gallardo Bustillo - will receive its world premiere as a virtual theatrical production via Zoom, in advance of its live stage debut in NYC....


World Premiere of EMPIRE CIRCUS From David Arquette & More to Debut at Empire Stores Photo World Premiere of EMPIRE CIRCUS From David Arquette & More to Debut at Empire Stores in DUMBO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 05, 2021

Learn more about the world premiere of Empire Circus, a limited engagement this holiday season, November 12, 2021 – January 30, 2022, in DUMBO at Empire Stores.  Entrance to the Empire Circus is at 2 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY. ...


Dialogue With Three Chords Announces Cast For THE EMPIRE NEVER ENDED Photo Dialogue With Three Chords Announces Cast For THE EMPIRE NEVER ENDED
by A.A. Cristi - August 20, 2019

Dialogue with Three Chords (D3C) starts their ninth season of independent theatre with THE EMPIRE NEVER ENDED this Thursday, August 22 at 8pm downstairs at Von Bar on 3 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012. Admission is free for the show, which features two new works written by Stephen Gracia and dir...






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