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Idina Menzel and More Will Receive National Medal of Arts
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024

Idina Menzel and more will receive a National Medal of Arts during a ceremony. Among the other recipients are Eva Longoria, Missy Elliott, Spike Lee, Steven Spielberg, Queen Latifah, and more.

Ford's Theatre Annual Gala Celebrates President Lincoln's Legacy With Performances & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2024

Ford's Theatre Society celebrated the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln at its Annual Gala on Sunday evening, June 9, 2024, at Ford's Theatre. Learn more about the event.

Home Free Team With All-American Icon Don McLean for Reimagined 'Vincent'
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2024

Country’s only all-vocal band, Home Free, teams with an all-American legend, offering a masterful new take on the Don McLean classic, “Vincent.” Home Free remake the track in their signature harmony blend, adding a rich sonic texture to match the song’s inspiration. An official music video is also out now and features McLean, as the collaborators pay homage to impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh and world-famous artwork like The Starry Night. Watch the video here!

Ron Pope and Joshua Radin to Embark on Co-Headling Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2024

Acclaimed singer-songwriters Ron Pope and Joshua Radin have announced a co-headlining tour that begins on November 1st, with 16 dates planned across the western United States. Fiercely independent, Nashville-based recording artist, Ron Pope, carved his niche in the digital era’s early days with his breakout hit, A Drop in the Ocean. Since emerging on the scene in 2004, Joshua Radin has enthralled and engaged with his empathetic singing-songwriting.

Video: Lea Michele, Ben Platt, Lizzo, and More Perform at Joe Biden Fundraiser
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024

Watch Lea Michele, Ben Platt, Lizzo, and more perform at the Joe Biden Fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, March 28th!

Lea Michele, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo & More to Perform at Joe Biden Fundraiser
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024

A fundraising event is set to be held this Thursday, March 28 at Radio City Music Hall, for President Joe Biden's campaign. It was previously announced that Biden will be joined by former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and now the lineup of performers has been revealed.

DOS MUJERES Double Bill Comes to San Francisco Ballet Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024

San Francisco Ballet has announced casting and creative details for Dos Mujeres, the company’s first-ever double bill of works by Latina choreographers.

Photos: Inside the Kennedy Center Honors, Honoring Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2023

The 46th Kennedy Center Honorees Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick were celebrated in Washington, D.C., at the Honors Gala on December 3, 2023 in the Kennedy Center Opera House.

Video: FROZEN North American Tour Cast Performs at The White House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2023

Watch the cast of the North American Tour of Frozen perform at The White House

Award Winning Musician, Author, Disability Rights Advocate Lachi Secures Publishing Deal With Tiny Reparations Books
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2023

Award-winning musician, author, and disability rights advocate Lachi has secured a publishing deal with Tiny Reparations Books.

Carrie Hope Fletcher to Join Darren Criss as Special Guest at London Palladium Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023

Carrie Hope Fletcher will join Darren Criss as special guest at the 2.30pm matinee performance of Darren Criss In Concert. Prepare to be spellbound as Carries joins Darren, Joey Richter and Lauren Lopez as they head back to a very special school.

Darren Criss Adds Extra Show at The London Palladium in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023

Don't miss Darren Criss's West End debut at the London Palladium on October 15th. An extra 2.30pm show has been added due to overwhelming demand. Join Emmy Award-Winner Darren Criss and special guests for a night of unforgettable performances. Tickets on sale now.

Darren Criss Will Make West End Debut at the London Palladium Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023

Fresh from a hugely successful tour of Australia and the US, Emmy, Golden Globe, Critics Choice and Screen Actors Guild Award-Winner Darren Criss will make his West End debut at the iconic London Palladium for a special one night only concert on October 15th.

Eisemann Center Presents To Bring STEP AFRIKA! To The Stage, October 22
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2023

​​​​​​​Eisemann Center Presents continues the 2023-2024 Season with Step Afrika! on Sunday, October 22 at 7:30 pm in the Hill Performance Hall. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional West and Southern African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience.

Stand Up to Cancer Celebrates More Than $795 Million Pledged Over 15 Years of Impact
by Michael Major - Aug 21, 2023

Celebrities lending their support for this year’s fundraising special included Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Don Cheadle, Katie Couric, Danai Gurira, Tony Hale, Ken Jeong, Queen Latifah, Maria Menounos, Julianne Moore, Tig Notaro, Jimmy Smits, Eric Stonestreet and Justin Timberlake. In the U.S., SU2C is still gratefully accepting donations.

President Biden & FLOTUS to Appear on Stand Up 2 Cancer Televised Special
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2023

The President and First Lady have a long relationship with SU2C. During SU2C’s 2016 fundraising telecast, President Biden—then Vice President—spoke on behalf of his son Joseph “Beau” Biden III, who passed away from brain cancer in 2015. First lady Jill Biden joined Stand Up To Cancer during game 4 of Major League Baseball’s 2022 World Series.

FLAMIN' HOT Is Searchlight's Most-Watched Streaming Film of All Time
by Michael Major - Jun 15, 2023

Searchlight Pictures’ Flamin’ Hot, Eva Longoria’s feature film directorial debut, launched June 9th in a historic first for Hulu and Disney+ as a simultaneous premiere of an original film, becoming Searchlight’s most-watched streaming motion picture of all time. The White House invited Longoria to a White House screening for the Bidens.

PARADE Will Perform At White House Event In Celebration Jewish American Heritage Month
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2023

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will welcome Parade composer Jason Robert Brown and stars Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond to a White House event celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month. Learn more about how to tune in here!

Rita Moreno and Marlene A. Malek Named 2023 Lincoln Medalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023

Ford's Theatre Society will honor Rita Moreno and Marlene A. Malek at the 2023 gala performance.

Lea Salonga, Norm Lewis, and Jessica Vosk To Perform At The White House State Dinner For South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2023

Next week, a trio of Broadway stars will take the stage at The White House as part of a state dinner for Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea.