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REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER Sets March 15 Episode Lineup

Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature “New Rules.” The series airs on HBO and is available to stream on Max. 

AIN'T NO MO' To Close On Broadway, December 18

The new Broadway play, Ain't No Mo' will play its final Broadway performance at the Belasco Theatre next Sunday, December 18. 

The Town Hall Theatre to Celebrate Harry Belafonte's 95th Birthday with HB95

A star-studded line-up will celebrate HB95 the 95th birthday of legendary singer, activist and actor Harry Belafonte. The evening will also present the inaugural Harry Belafonte Social Justice Awards in honor of the 10th anniversary of Sankofa.org, the social justice organization Mr. Belafonte co-founded.

John Legend, Lenny Kravitz & More to Take Part in Harry Belafonte's 95th Birthday Benefit at The Town Hall

A star-studded line-up will celebrate the 95th birthday of legendary singer, songwriter, activist, and actor Harry Belafonte. The benefit evening (HB95) will also present the inaugural Harry Belafonte Social Justice Awards.

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER May 1 Lineup Announced

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues its 18th season FRIDAY, MAY 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), with a replay at 12:30 a.m., exclusively on HBO. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show, which is currently being filmed remotely from his home, includes virtual one-on-one interviews with guests. 

TimesTalks To Release 20 Year Anniversary Photobook Shot By Brigitte Lacombe

The New York Times is pleased to announce Forward: Twenty Years of TimesTalks, a new photobook of black-and-white portraits of over 60 influential artists, actors, filmmakers, politicians, authors, activists, and Times reporters that have participated in TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation series, including Marina Abramovic, Tilda Swinton, Nan Goldin, Ai Weiwei, Marc Jacobs, and Rami Malek, along with executive editor Dean Baquet, technology reporter Jenna Wortham, investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, 'The Daily' host Michael Barbaro, and chief White House correspondent Maggie Haberman. Full list below.

BWW Interview: Jennifer Schwed, Doug Bradshaw, And Charlie Barnett of 19: THE MUSICAL at National Museum Of Women In The Arts

'19: The Musical' is the brainchild of Through the 4th Wall co-founders, Jennifer Schwed and Doug Bradshaw. Both DC natives, Schwed and Bradshaw conceived the idea of a musical about the passage of the 19th Amendment in 2016, and, along with Composer Charlie Barnett, have been overseeing workshops and concert performances for the last two years. Now, the team is preparing for the premiere of the full production, to be staged at the National Museum of Women in the Arts November 25-27.

Auditorium Theatre Celebrates 130th Birthday

The Auditorium Theatre, a National Historic Landmark, commemorates its 130th birthday on Monday, December 9, 2019, by opening its doors to all with free daytime tours and a free Open House in the evening.

Highlights from 2018 at the Auditorium Theatre

In the Auditorium Theatre's 129th year of existence, we honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 13th annual Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah; asked "What's This?" on Halloween with a special screening and the Midwest premiere of Disney in Concert's The Nightmare Before Christmas; and sang along to timeless classics like "December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)" and "Grease" with Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. We reveled alongside the dancers from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; celebrated Ballet Nacional de Cuba's return to Chicago following a 15-year absence; highlighted top local dance companies, including Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Giordano Dance Chicago; and got transported to Mexico with the colorful music and dance of Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez. We also hosted the 14th  year of our Hearts to Art summer camp, a performing arts camp for young people who have experienced the death of a parent; welcomed over 5,000 students to our Student Matinees; and brought thousands of people from across the city to the theatre through our ADMIT ONE program.

Shea Diamond Drops Acoustic Version of 'American Pie'

Following this summer's release of her powerful debut EP on Asylum Records, Seen It All, executive-produced by acclaimed songwriter/producer, Justin Tranter (Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Gwen Stefani, etc.), SHEA DIAMOND drops the acoustic version to her recent single 'American Pie,' Preview HERE. The song's message of hope for a slice of the American Dream continues to resonate and inspire, so much so, it was announced today Shea will perform at the 22nd annual Human Rights Campaign (HRC) National Dinner on Saturday, September 15, 2018, in Washington D.C. HRC is the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization. The event raises crucial funds in the fight for LGBTQ equality and will feature special guests and speakers including the 47th Vice President of the United States Joe Biden, former Attorney General of the United States Eric Holder, Academy Award-winning actress Anne Hathaway, and many more. More information is available atwww.hrcnationaldinner.org.

The Human Rights Campaign Will Honor Anne Hathaway at the 22nd Annual HRC National Dinner

HRC announced that the organization will honor Academy Award-winning actress Anne Hathaway with the HRC National Equality Award at the 22nd annual HRC National Dinner next Saturday, September 15, 2018. As previously announced, the 47th Vice President of the United States Joe Biden will speak, as well as former Attorney General of the United States Eric Holder; trailblazing Virginia Delegate Danica Roem; and Nevada Secretary of State candidate Nelson Araujo. Earlier in the day, Stacey Abrams, the Democratic nominee for governor of Georgia, will address HRC members.

Eric Holder And Common to Come to The Auditorium Theatre

The Honorable Eric H. Holder, the 82nd Attorney General of the United States, and musician and activist Common speak at the Auditorium Theatre in September as part of Roosevelt University's American Dream Reconsidered conference.

BET Networks to Broadcast Live, Commercial-Free Coverage of Aretha Franklin's Funeral Service

From 'I Say A Little Prayer' to 'Think' to her signature classic 'RESPECT,' Aretha Franklin was a musical phenomenon and a transcendent figure in American culture. As the nation mourns the passing of the 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin, BET Networks will commemorate her life and legacy by broadcasting Aretha Franklin's funeral service in its entirety beginning Friday, August 31 at 10 AM ET on BET, BET Her and BET.com

Eric Holder and Common Speak at the Auditorium Theatre in September

The Honorable Eric H. Holder, the 82nd Attorney General of the United States, and musician and activist Common speak at the Auditorium Theatre in September as part of Roosevelt University's American Dream Reconsidered conference. 

The 49th Annual Nashville Film Festival Announces The 2018 Tennessee First Selections

The 49th Annual Nashville Film Festival continues its rollout of film announcements with the seven selected Tennessee First films that include the World Premiere of Other Versions of You and Straight Up: Kentucky Bourbon as well as the Southeast US Premiere of Triumph starring and narrated by Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker.

VIDEO: Bill Maher Comments That Trump 'Loves To Pick Fights With Black People'

Bill Maher, host of HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher took an issue with the fact that Donald Trump has called himself the 'least racist person.' Maher voiced his thoughts on this on his show last night, January 26.

NYCLU, Actor Jeffrey Wright Launch Campaign to Reform New York's Broken Public Defense System

The New York Civil Liberties Union today released a video narrated by award-winning actor, activist and New Yorker Jeffrey Wright calling on Governor Cuomo and legislators to overhaul and properly fund the state's failing public defense system. New York state leaves responsibility for public defense to its counties, creating an underfunded, patchwork system in which poor New Yorkers accused of crimes often do not receive adequate legal representation, which the Constitution requires.

VIDEO: First Look - History to Present THE 44TH PRESIDENT: IN HIS OWN WORDS, 1/15

HISTORY premieres THE 44TH PRESIDENT: IN HIS OWN WORDS, President Barack Obama's first-hand account on his time in office - his successes, his failures, difficulties with Congress, race relations during his tenure

VIDEO: First Look - History to Present THE 44TH PRESIDENT: IN HIS OWN WORDS, 1/15

HISTORY premieres THE 44TH PRESIDENT: IN HIS OWN WORDS, President Barack Obama's first-hand account on his time in office - his successes, his failures, difficulties with Congress, race relations during his tenure

Actress Mercedes Ruehl and Violinist Robert McDuffie Set for CATW Celebration

On Today, October 5th, the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW), an international organization that works to end the trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of women and girls, will honor Lynn and John Savarese for their exceptional contributions to the movement to end human trafficking.