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Interview: Olivia Valli of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at Saenger Theatre

The national tour of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL lands at the Saenger Theatre, running October 4 through October 9. The beloved ’90s rom-com directed by Garry Marshall comes to the stage with some updates, musical twists and a lot of love.
The Duluth Playhouse Will Present Style, Sass, and Sisterhood in STEEL MAGNOLIAS

The Duluth Playhouse is sending its audiences to the beauty parlor when it presents Robert Harling's hilarious comedy, Steel Magnolias, which will be performed January 30-February 9, 2020 at the NorShor Theatre. This show is directed by Playhouse veteran, Julie Ahasay.
CMA Songwriters Series Announces Charlotte Performance

The Country Music Association's acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series Presented by U.S. Bank has announced a performance in Charlotte at the McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square Wednesday, Aug. 7 featuring Russell Dickerson, Lindsay Ell, Jordan Reynolds and Frank Rogers. The series hosts an intimate round of performances with some of Country Music's top songwriting talent taking turns sharing the stories behind their hit songs and performing them as originally written. Tickets for the performance start at $15 plus service fees and go on sale Friday, July 12 at 10:00 AMET at Blumenthal Performing Arts. $1 of each ticket sold will benefit the CMA Foundation, CMA's philanthropic arm, which is committed to improving and sustaining high quality music education programs across the United States. 
Tim Atwood Joins the Fifth Annual 'Nashville Senior Christmas ShinnDig'

As seen on NBC's TODAY, country music star, and Grand Ole Opry veteran Tim Atwood was recently reunited onstage with fifty-one year Grand Ole Opry member, and country music icon, Jeannie Seely. Atwood & Seely - who've accompanied each other many times over the years on the Grand Ole Opry stage - performed a duet of Bill Gaither's gospel classic “There's Something About That Name' at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena for the Fifth Annual 'Nashville Senior Christmas ShinnDig.'
Jeannie Seely Performs At The Fifth Annual Nashville Senior Christmas ShinnDig

Country music royalty and a fifty-one year member of the Grand Ole Opry, Jeannie Seely, took the stage on Friday, December 14 at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena for the Fifth Annual Nashville Senior Christmas ShinnDig for a very special performance of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas." Seely also joined Tim Atwood on his performance of "Something About that Name". Performers in addition to Seely and Atwood included Kathie Lee Gifford, Charlie McCoy, Julie Roberts, Matt Bagher, Paul Allen Coon and Sarah Martin.
Tim Atwood Becomes Newest Member Of Historic Wheeling Jamboree

At the annual Wheeling Jamboree Christmas show, headliner Tim Atwood was surprised during his performance with a very special invitation. An invitation to become an official member of The Wheeling Jamboree, one of the last remaining country music shows of its kind, second only to The Grand Ole Opry. This honor came as a total surprise to Tim as Dave Heath, president of the organization, interrupted him between songs and made the formal announcement.
Wynona & the Big Noise, Joe Nichols, & More Take Over Port St. Lucie, With Chillin' on the Lucie this October

Grab your sunscreen and head down south for the Chillin' on the Lucie music festival in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Oct. 3 - 7. Headlining will be country icon, Wynonna, with her band The Big Noise, and hit-maker Joe Nichols, with two more to be announced. RaeLynn, Thompson Square, Craig Campbell, Restless Heart, Love and Theft, Trent Tomlinson, Scooter Brown Band and Southern Halo are also scheduled to perform at the festival, with more acts to be announced. Tickets can be purchased here.
The Kentucky Center Names Julie Roberts Vice President of Development

Following a nationwide search process, The Kentucky Center is announcing the appointment of Julie Roberts to the role of vice president of development.
Shooter Jennings Black Ribbons: Ultimate Edition Out 11/8; Pre-Order Now

Shooter Jennings recently announced the newly packaged and remastered version of his critically acclaimed groundbreaking album Black Ribbons: The Ultimate Edition to hit stores on Election Day, November 8, 2016.
Cutting-Edge Country Trio SOUTHERN HALO Releases New Single 'Rewind' & New Music Video

The cutting-edge Country trio SOUTHERN HALO hits 'fast-forward' on their career with the release of their new single,'Rewind,'and an exclusive video premiere today onTaste of Country.
Actors Theatre of Louisville Launches New Community Ticket Grant Program

Actors Theatre of Louisville has announced the launch of a new city-wide initiative for the 2016-2017 Season and beyond; the Community Ticket Grant program. In serving Actors Theatre's mission to unlock human potential, build community, and enrich quality of life by engaging people in theatre that reflects the wonder and complexities of our time, the Community Ticket Grant program extends the opportunity to experience Actors Theatre's robust programming to any of Louisville and Southern Indiana's residents, who for various reasons, may not have the resources to attend a performance on their own.
Actors Theatre of Louisville Awarded $40,000 from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Artistic Director Les Waters and Director of Development Julie Roberts announced today that Actors Theatre of Louisville has been awarded a generous $40,000 exploration grant from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. The Exploration Grant is a part of the prestigious Building Demand for the Arts program. In collaboration with local performance artist Ben Sollee, Actors Theatre will utilize the funds to explore new engagement initiatives for young audiences through the use of technology and new media. One of only eighteen performing arts organizations in the country to receive this coveted award, Actors Theatre will use the newly formed partnership with Sollee to focus on audience development and community engagement.
Robert Kraft, Bridget Everett & More Set for Joe's Pub this Week

This week at Joe's Pub at the Public, Oct. 28 - Nov. 3, will feature performances by JOAQUIN POZO, ADRIENNE TRUSCOTT'S ASKING FOR IT, LEWIS WATSON, JULIE ROBERTS, A NIGHT WITH ROBERT KRAFT, BRIDGET EVERETT: ROCK BOTTOM, NATHAN SALSBURG, DISAPPEAR FEAR, TOM RUSH, GAUCHO, ONLY WE WHO GUARD THE MYSTERY, and LET ME TRY THAT AGAIN: A BENEFIT FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PROJECT.
Sun Records Re-Launches With Its First New Release in Decades

Sun Records, the legendary home of Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Roy Orbison, has announced the release of 'GOOD WINE AND BAD DECISIONS,' the eagerly anticipated new album from Julie Roberts.
Julia Roberts in Talks for NORMAL HEART Film

In a recent interview with Deadline.com, GLEE creator revealed that Julia Roberts might be on board for the upcoming bg screen adaptation of THE NORMAL HEART. Murphy commented: 'Then The Normal Heart is the thing that I'm going to do next. I optioned it and there's a brilliant script that Larry Kramer wrote and I'm going to do that with Mark Ruffalo and maybe Julie Roberts. I believe in that play.'
Joe's Pub Hosts CMA Songwriter Series feat Easton Corbin & Clay Walker

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.
The Cotillion welcomes Jerrod Neimann, 12/10.

Jerrod grew up in the small town of Liberal, Kansas. Like many rural communities, the economy relied on agriculture, and the weekend entertainment revolved around high school football. With the nearest major city almost three hours away, live music came in the form of acounty fair once a year. His parents worked hard to provide Jerrod, and his siblings with a stable and loving home environment. For most of hischildhood, his parents owned and operated a roller skating rink, which offered Jerrod his first real introduction to music.
The Cotillion welcomes Jerrod Neimann, 12/10.

Jerrod grew up in the small town of Liberal, Kansas. Like many rural communities, the economy relied on agriculture, and the weekend entertainment revolved around high school football. With the nearest major city almost three hours away, live music came in the form of acounty fair once a year. His parents worked hard to provide Jerrod, and his siblings with a stable and loving home environment. For most of hischildhood, his parents owned and operated a roller skating rink, which offered Jerrod his first real introduction to music.
2nd Annual 'Broadway Meets Country' Scheduled for Oct. 30

All-Star Benefit Concert to Feature Top Country Artists and Broadway Performers Kicking Off 'Nashville Celebrates Country,' a Week of Activities Leading up to 'The 40th Annual CMA Awards'
XM Radio to Air Encore Broadcast of Broadway Meets Country Benefit on November 24, 26, 27

The concert will air on Thursday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Day) - 12 Noon ET, Saturday, November 26 - 4:00 p.m. ET. and Sunday, November 27 - 9:00 p.m. ET

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