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Jack White Officially Releasing 'No Name' Album This Friday

Jack White has revealed the official release of his acclaimed new album, No Name, arriving at all DSPs and streaming services on Friday, August 2 following its clandestine white-label appearance at Third Man Records locations where customers were slipped, guerilla-style, free unmarked vinyl copies in their shopping bags.
Anthony Boyle Will Join The Cast of LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT; Plus Full Creative Team Revealed

Olivier Award-winner and Tony Award-nominee Anthony Boyle (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) will join the cast of Long Day's Journey into Night, playing the role of Edmund Tyrone. He will be replacing Alex Lawther who has reluctantly withdrawn from the production due to a scheduling conflict. 
Jack White Kicks Off Tour with 'Fear of the Dawn' Album Release

Last night, Jack White kicked off The Supply Chain Issues Tour with a special FEAR OF THE DAWN album release show at Detroit’s Masonic Temple Theatre, his first headline show in four years. The performance included a surprise proposal during his performance of “Hotel Yorba” followed by an on stage marriage ceremony to Olivia Jean, with Third Man’s Ben Swank serving as officiant. White’s mother, Jean’s father, their family and close friends were in attendance.
Alison Mosshart Announces Solo Spoken Word Album SOUND WHEEL

Alison Mosshart (The Kills, The Dead Weather) has revealed details of Sound Wheel, her first solo spoken word album and companion piece to her printed collection of paintings, photographs, short stories and poetry, CAR MA.
Ford's Theatre Announces May Facebook Live Events; Distance Learning Programs

With the site closed and all onsite programming canceled until further notice, Ford's Theatre has shifted its focus online, launching:
Alison Mosshart Releases Solo Debut Single 'Rise' with Self-Made Video

Fierce and fiery, a no-nonsense firestarter, Alison Mosshart is hardly a stranger to taking chances. Best known as one-half of acclaimed duo The Kills, when she's not moonlighting as Baby Ruthless, the gnarly lead singer of blues-punk foursome The Dead Weather, Mosshart is a forever moving force.
The Raconteurs' 'Help Us Stranger' Debuts at Number One

HELP US STRANGER (Third Man Records), the acclaimed third studio album from GRAMMY® Award-winning rockers The Raconteurs – Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler –has debuted at #1 on this week's SoundScanBillboard 200 -- the band's first-ever #1 and their third trip to the top 10. The album also sits on top of the physical albums chart, as well as the vinyl chart. In fact,HELP US STRANGER garnered the sixth highest first-week vinyl sales in the SoundScan era (with Jack White holding the #1 and #4 spots for Lazaretto and Boarding House Reach, respectively). The album is the first #1 for an independent record company in 2019, and is the fourth consecutive Billboard #1 for Jack White as an artist. In addition to its chart-topping achievements here in the United States, HELP US STRANGER has also debuted at #1 on the album sales chart in Canada and #2 on the overall Canadian album chart. The success continues in the UK where the album took the top spot on the UK vinyl chart, along with being the #3 independent album and #8 on the Official UK Albums chart. HELP US STRANGER is available physically and digitally now worldwide.
The Raconteurs Unveil New Album 'Help Us Stranger'

The Raconteurs – Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler – have officially released their long awaited new album, HELP US STRANGER (Third Man Records). The GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band's third studio LP and first new album in more than a decade is available everywhere now.
Casting Announced For Joust Theatre Company's WRITER'S ROUND TABLE

As previously announced, The Joust Theatre Company will present four new plays as part of the Writer's Round Table 2018. These plays are the result of a 9-month developmental process with four playwrights (Gina Femia, Matthew Minnicino, Gina Stevensen, and Jacob Marx Rice) whose work challenges and/or reimagines systemic norms.
Casting Announced For Joust Theatre Company's WRITER'S ROUND TABLE

As previously announced, The Joust Theatre Company will present four new plays as part of the Writer's Round Table 2018. These plays are the result of a 9-month developmental process with four playwrights (Gina Femia, Matthew Minnicino, Gina Stevensen, and Jacob Marx Rice) whose work challenges and/or reimagines systemic norms.
Casting Announced For Joust Theatre Company's WRITER'S ROUND TABLE

As previously announced, The Joust Theatre Company will present four new plays as part of the Writer's Round Table 2018. These plays are the result of a 9-month developmental process with four playwrights (Gina Femia, Matthew Minnicino, Gina Stevensen, and Jacob Marx Rice) whose work challenges and/or reimagines systemic norms.
Gallery Players to Present ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST

?Gallery Players announces the much anticipated production of the award-winning play, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest based on the novel by Ken Kesey, and adapted for the stage by Dale Wasserman.  Cuckoo's Nest continues Gallery's 49th Season of operation.  This production will be directed by Mark Harborth, with an opening night on March 12th at 8:00 pm.      
2015 Innovative Theater Award Winners Announced!

On Monday, September 21, 2015 The Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization who for the past 11 years has been dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2015 recipients at its annual event. Celebrating eleven years and thousands of nominees, the New York Innovative Theatre awards took place at Mason Hall at Baruch Performing Arts Center.
New York Innovative Theatre Foundation Announces IT Award Nominations

On Monday, July 20, 2015, The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization who for the past 11 years has been dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2015 nominees at its annual event, The IT Party. Celebrating eleven years and thousands of nominees at DIAMOND HORSESHOE, home of Queen of the Night, 235 West 46th Street, 7pm-10pm.
Photo Flash: Ford's Theatre Commemorates President Lincoln in 'NOW HE BELONGS TO THE AGES'

Ford's Theatre Society hosted Now He Belongs to the Ages: A Lincoln Commemoration, a moving tribute to President Abraham Lincoln on the 150th anniversary of his assassination, this week on April 14, 2015, at 9 p.m. Scroll down for photos from the event!
Readings, Opera Excerpts and More Set for 'NOW HE BELONGS TO THE AGES' at Ford's Theatre Tonight

Ford's Theatre Society hosts Now He Belongs to the Ages: A Lincoln Commemoration, a moving tribute to President Abraham Lincoln on the 150th anniversary of his assassination -- tonight, April 14, 2015, at 9 p.m.
'Ford's 150' Holds Around-the-Clock LINCOLN TRIBUTE in D.C. This Week

Ford's Theatre commemorates the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and death today and tomorrow, April 14 and 15 with around-the-clock programming at the Ford's Theatre campus. President Barack Obama will proclaim a Day of Remembrance for President Lincoln on the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's death -- April 15, 2015.
Readings, Opera Excerpts and More Set for 'NOW HE BELONGS TO THE AGES' at Ford's Theatre Next Week

Ford's Theatre Society hosts Now He Belongs to the Ages: A Lincoln Commemoration, a moving tribute to President Abraham Lincoln on the 150th anniversary of his assassination -- April 14, 2015, at 9 p.m. The evening includes readings of Lincoln's words and stories, Civil War-era music, excerpts from Lincoln's favorite operas, and features appearances by operatic soprano Alyson Cambridge, legendary singer songwriter Judy Collins, actor David Selby, political satirist Mark Russell, civil rights leader Julian Bond, historians Harold Holzer and James Swanson columnist Eugene Robinson, the Federal City Brass Band, and others.
'Ford's 150' to Hold Around-the-Clock LINCOLN TRIBUTE in D.C. This Month

Ford's Theatre commemorates the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and death on April 14 and 15 with around-the-clock programming at the Ford's Theatre campus. President Barack Obama will proclaim a Day of Remembrance for President Lincoln on the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's death -- April 15, 2015.
Gallery Players to Present RUN FOR YOUR WIFE

Gallery Players presents Ray Cooney's Run For Your Wife - the fourth production in Gallery's 48th season - in what promises to be an intimate, exhilarating romp. Perfect for the post-holiday season.

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