36th Annual MLK Jr. Awards Program To Feature Keynote By Jesse Jackson's Son And Godson Of Mlk Jr.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2023
The 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Program will be held Thursday, Jan. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Casino Live Hotel Ballroom in Hanover, Md. Dignitaries attending will include Maryland Governor Wes Moore, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Congressman John Sarbanes, County Executive Steuart Pittman, and Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley. The keynote speaker will be Congressman Jonathan Jackson, the youngest son of Rev. Jesse Jackson and godson to Dr. King. Governor Moore will also provide comments at the event.
Photos: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates The Launch Of Its First National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2023
The curtain was raised on Wednesday night for the opening of the first National Tour of MJ. The cast took their opening night bows at the James M. Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph) and received multiple standing ovations throughout the performance. Go inside the opening night celebrations in the photos below!
Milwaukee Rep Raises $109K to Support More Online Content
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2020
Milwaukee Rep has announced the completion of the Donald & Donna Baumgartner and Elizabeth Quadracci Harned Family Double-Down for Artists Challenge which raised a total of $109,000 to support Milwaukee Rep's terrific and talented artists that have been severely impacted by COVID-19.
Winners Announced For 2019 WATCH Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2020
The 2019 WATCH Award winners were announced on April 4th, 2020. The ceremony was canceled due to the current health crisis, but the announcement was published online.
Hit TV Series NASHVILLE is Getting the Broadway Musical Treatment
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 5, 2019
Lionsgate and Producer Scott Delman (President, Blue Spruce Productions) announced today that the beloved Lionsgate and ABC Studios television series Nashville, a hit for six seasons on ABC, CMT and Hulu, is being adapted as a Broadway musical. Delman, a 10-time Tony Award® winner who will serve as lead producer, has acquired the live theatrical rights from Lionsgate and ABC Studios, which co-produced and distributed the television show. Additional information, including production dates and the complete creative team, will be announced shortly.
CMT Reveals New Summer Programming Slate
by Tori Hartshorn - May 24, 2018
Having recently wrapped the quarter with its highest ratings in four years, CMT today unveiled its summer programming slate of new and returning original series and music events, including new series 'Bachelorette Weekend' from SallyAnn Salsano and 495 Productions, producers of 'Jersey Shore' and 'Party Down South,' the final episodes of the landmark series 'Nashville' and a new season of 'Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders: Making The Team.'
CMT Reveals New Summer Slate Including BACHELORETTE WEEKEND, DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS: MAKING THE TEAM, & More
by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018
Having recently wrapped the quarter with its highest ratings in four years, CMT today unveiled its summer programming slate of new and returning original series and music events, including new series “Bachelorette Weekend” from SallyAnn Salsano and 495 Productions, producers of “Jersey Shore” and “Party Down South,” the final episodes of the landmark series “Nashville” and a new season of “Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders: Making The Team.”
ENATION Support Echo & The Bunnymen On Tour + New UK Single Out Now
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018
Following the overwhelming support from UK fans for their debut headline shows in London this weekend, Nashville's ENATION have now announced that they will be supporting Echo & the Bunnymen on their 'The Stars, The Oceans & The Moon' tour.
Nashville's ENATION Announce Debut UK Headline Show At London's Omeara
by Macon Prickett - Apr 25, 2018
Comprising Jonathan Jackson, his brother Richard and Jonathan Thatcher, formerly of UK band Delirious, rock trio ENATION deliver a sound inspired by alternative, post-punk and early new wave, with bands like Echo & The Bunnymen, Talk Talk and Simple Minds at the core of their influences, alongside the likes of Muse and Radiohead, who they covered on their Top 10 Billboard charting DVD and album Live From Nashville in 2016. With an ever-growing US profile, Billboard hails them as, “A rock band on the rise!”
NASHVILLE In Concert At The Royal Albert Hall Coming To DVD April 27
by Macon Prickett - Mar 15, 2018
In the June of 2017, the stars of Lionsgate's fan favorite TV series Nashville took the stage at London's famed Royal Albert Hall, bringing the songs of the show to life. Eagle Rock Entertainment will deliver this concert on DVD and digital formats when Nashville In Concert At The Royal Albert Hall is released on April 27.