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FANNIE: THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER is Coming to TheatreWorks Silicon Vall Photo FANNIE: THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER is Coming to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Starring Greta Oglesby
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 07, 2022

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer, starring award-winning actor Greta Oglesby in the title role. Oglesby reunites with TheatreWorks Artistic Director Tim Bond, who will direct this stirring musical play about the famed civil rights activist....


Swamp Dogg Releases 'Count The Days' (feat. Jenny Lewis) From 'Blackgrass' Photo Swamp Dogg Releases 'Count The Days' (feat. Jenny Lewis) From 'Blackgrass'
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024

Today, the Virginia-born, Los Angeles based artist, songwriter and producer Swamp Dogg released “Count The Days” (feat. Jenny Lewis), the second song to be released from his forthcoming album Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St....


Final Season of BLUE BLOODS Coming to DVD in December Photo Final Season of BLUE BLOODS Coming to DVD in December
by Josh Sharpe - October 21, 2024

Tom Selleck returns as New York Police Commissioner Frank Reagan when BLUE BLOODS: THE FINAL SEASON arrives on DVD December 17 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Learn all the special features and how to order the new DVD set. ...


Video: Watch the New Trailer For the UK Premiere of NEWSIES Photo Video: Watch the New Trailer For the UK Premiere of NEWSIES
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2022

A brand new trailer has been released for the UK premiere of the award-winning Broadway Musical, Disney's NEWSIES. Check out the video here!...


RISE UP SINGING - THE MUSIC OF GEORGE GERSHWIN Returns To Don't Tell Mama Photo RISE UP SINGING - THE MUSIC OF GEORGE GERSHWIN Returns To Don't Tell Mama
by A.A. Cristi - January 06, 2025

Join Juliet Ewing for an encore performance of Rise Up Singing - The Music of George Gershwin, Saturday, February 8 at 4PM, at Don't Tell Mama. Rise Up Singing - The Music of George Gershwin is directed by Lina Koutrakos....


Pompano Beach's OLD TOWN UNTAPPED to Celebrate The Holidays With Live Music And Art Photo Pompano Beach's OLD TOWN UNTAPPED to Celebrate The Holidays With Live Music And Art
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 26, 2024

Pompano Beach Arts is inviting you to a special Old Town Untapped, which will include the tree lighting and much more. See local artisans and a DJ, plus food trucks and more. ...


JULIET EWING: RISE UP SINGING Returns To Don't Tell Mama This June Photo JULIET EWING: RISE UP SINGING Returns To Don't Tell Mama This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

Juliet Ewing returns with her solo cabaret debut, 'Rise Up Singing,' featuring the music of George Gershwin on June 19 at 7PM at DON'T TELL MAMA. ...


Video: Watch an All New Trailer For THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: THE MUSICAL, Coming to Cinem Photo Video: Watch an All New Trailer For THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: THE MUSICAL, Coming to Cinemas Next Month
by Stephi Wild - September 07, 2023

The West End sensation, The Prince of Egypt: The Musical, will be released in selected cinemas across the UK and internationally next month. Watch an all new trailer here!...


New Jersey Youth Chorus to Present JUST US GIRLS In Morristown Photo New Jersey Youth Chorus to Present JUST US GIRLS In Morristown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 04, 2025

The New Jersey Youth Chorus, a program of Wharton Arts, will present Just Us Girls. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the upcoming performance here!...


THE DAUGHTERS OF RÓISÍN to Play Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August Photo THE DAUGHTERS OF RÓISÍN to Play Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 11, 2024

Explore the moving true story of state-sanctioned abuse against pregnant women in THE DAUGHTERS OF RÓISÍN, a play by Aoibh Johnson, showing at the Edinburgh Fringe. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...


THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: THE MUSICAL Will Be Available on Streaming Platforms Next Month Photo THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: THE MUSICAL Will Be Available on Streaming Platforms Next Month
by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2023

The West End sensation, The Prince of Egypt: The Musical, will be released on digital platforms from December 4. Following a release on BroadwayHD on November 15, the production will be available on YouTube, Xfinity, Prime Video, Apple TV, and more....


First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; Rise Ups' LES MISERABLE Photo First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; Rise Ups' LES MISERABLES Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - November 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....


MONKEY MAN Available to Rent or Own on Digital Platforms Tomorrow Photo MONKEY MAN Available to Rent or Own on Digital Platforms Tomorrow
by Josh Sharpe - April 22, 2024

Revenge is primal. As it continues bringing high energy and non-stop action in theaters, MONKEY MAN will be available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent, April 23, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and full of “staggeringly impressive a...


New Music-Driven Live-Action Comedy Series Greenlit at Disney+ Photo New Music-Driven Live-Action Comedy Series Greenlit at Disney+
by Josh Sharpe - November 01, 2024

Disney Branded Television has announced series greenlights for “How We Became the Biggest Band in the World” and “Vampirina” (both working titles), two music-driven, live-action comedies slated to premiere next year on Disney Channel and Disney+. ...


Holo Holo Music Festival Announces Lineup & Moves to Las Vega Photo Holo Holo Music Festival Announces Lineup & Moves to Las Vega
by Michael Major - December 06, 2022

On Saturday, Holo Holo Vegas will feature Kolohe Kai, Collie Buddz, Katchafire, Kapena, Anuhea, Ka'ikena Scanlan, and a special comedy set by Tumua. And on Sunday, J Boog, Steel Pulse, Sammy Johnson, Ekolu, Paula Fuga, Fia, Eli-Mac. Hosted by Western Conference and Big Body Cisco and DJ sets by West...


Justin David Sullivan, Shangela & More to be Honored at GLSEN Respect Awards New York Photo Justin David Sullivan, Shangela & More to be Honored at GLSEN Respect Awards New York
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2023

GLSEN has announced that non-binary Broadway singer, actor, and artist Justin David Sullivan will receive GLSEN’s Trailblazer Award at the GLSEN Respect Awards on May 15th in New York City....


Tyler Tafolla to Premiere New Dance-Centered Musical DANCELAND in San Diego Photo Tyler Tafolla to Premiere New Dance-Centered Musical DANCELAND in San Diego
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 31, 2023

Join playwright and composer Tyler Tafolla for the premiere of his dance-centered musical 'DANCELAND' in San Diego. Set in a sci-fi dream-world, the show follows a chosen one who must rise up against a villainous tyrant and his robotic army. With a cast of 20 professional dancers, this dance spectac...


Review: ASSASSINS Hits the Mark at Rise Up Theatre Company Photo Review: ASSASSINS Hits the Mark at Rise Up Theatre Company
by Courtney Symes - August 09, 2023

Rise Up Theatre Company is moving on to a bigger and better theatre space in Rancho Cordova but, before they do, they are gracing the MACC with a nail-biting production of Assassins. This Sondheim work lives in the shadow of his more popular pieces like Sweeney Todd and Into the Woods, but it stands...


Photos: First Look at THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL at American Repertory Theater Photo Photos: First Look at THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL at American Repertory Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 11, 2023

Get a first look at photos of The Half-God of Rainfall at A.R.T. Learn how to purchase tickets!...


Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; at Rise Up Perfo Photo Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; at Rise Up Performing Arts Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - December 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....


JULIET EWING: RISE UP SINGING Returns To Don't Tell Mama This June Photo JULIET EWING: RISE UP SINGING Returns To Don't Tell Mama This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

Juliet Ewing returns with her solo cabaret debut, 'Rise Up Singing,' featuring the music of George Gershwin on June 19 at 7PM at DON'T TELL MAMA. ...


THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Opens At The Krider Performing Arts Center Photo THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Opens At The Krider Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - August 02, 2023

The Spongebob Musical opens at the Krider Performing Arts Center in Tennessee and runs from August 11-13....


Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; Cincinnati Sh Photo Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - December 05, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....


Penelope Haunts Twice This Halloween in Madison Photo Penelope Haunts Twice This Halloween in Madison
by Stephi Wild - October 19, 2023

Two chilling stories sharing the same name are the subject of Falconbridge Players' Halloween 2023 presentation at Arts + Literature Laboratory, when the unique program Penelope Haunts Twice is performed at 7 PM at 111 S. Livingston St. in Madison. ...


MONKEY MAN Coming to Streaming This Month Photo MONKEY MAN Coming to Streaming This Month
by Josh Sharpe - June 03, 2024

Relive the epic action when MONKEY MAN becomes available to own with brand-new bonus content on Digital June 11, 2024 and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD June 25, 2024. Plus, continue to fuel the adrenaline when MONKEY MAN makes its streaming debut exclusively on Peacock beginning June 14th. See the excl...






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