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Jimmy, Jimmy, James, John, Samantha, Stephen, Seth, Conan, Chelsea, Carson, Chris, Larry, Trevor, Andy, Lions, Tigers and Bears, oh my.

When Tommy Marsh and Crooked Eye Tommy released Butterflies & Snakes in August of 2015, little did the Ventura County-based blues musician realize how well the band's debut album would be received.

Theatre criticism, they say, is in crisis. Follow the news feed of any theatre practitioner on any social media platform, and chances are that an impassioned debate will arise on the subject at some point. BroadwayWorld Contributing Editor David Fick takes a look at nature of criticism, its relevance and place in contemporary society and the ability of critics themselves to perceive the theatrical act.

Lea DeLaria, the television, stage, and music star who is currently best known as Carrie 'Big Boo' Black in the hit Netflix series ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, recently released HOUSE OF DAVID: DELARIA + BOWIE = JAZZ. The innovative album earned strong reviews, and she has been treating New York audiences to live performances of the record. To get the inside scoop on the record and concerts, I recently chatted with DeLaria.

Long Beach based singer/songwriter extraordinaire, William Alexander, infuses sound and culture and turns them into perfectly compact pop gems.

To the Ladies and Gentleman of Philadelphia Who Lunch: Vesper (Center City Philadelphia), the talk of the town after opening a few months back, is finally extending its hours to include lunch, starting Sept 8, 2015. Since opening, Vesper has been constantly receiving inquiries from guests about when they will be open for lunch. While the Philly food and restaurant scene is growing more bountiful every year, there is still a shortage of options for fine business lunches, and Vesper has just answered this need.

Praised Australian band The Griswolds performed their latest single "If You Wanna Stay" on VH1's "Big Morning Buzz Live."

Roadrunner Records' group We Are Harlot have unveiled details of their long awaited self-titled debut album. WE ARE HARLOT -- which features the blistering lead single “Dancing On Nails” -- arrives everywhere today, March 31st.

While some may say punk rock is dead, Canadian band Billy Talent is evidence that it may simply be hiding in plain sight. In the latest issue of BLUESTAGE Magazine, audio specialist Sennheiser dives into both the music and the day-to-day lives of a band that has been carrying the punk rock torch for over two decades.

Now in its 19th season, Crested Butte Music Festival (CBMF) continues the tradition of presenting bold new approaches to music that is as exceptional as the picturesque mountain setting of Crested Butte, Colorado. 'Over a seven-week period, we will be introducing two new mini-festivals and inspiring artists who are transforming their arts and offering captivating events, educational programs for all ages and more. The 2015 season will engage, enthrall and leave audiences asking, 'What's next?' says CBMF Director Alexander Scheirle.

It all started simply enough when Dick Cavett invited author/critic Mary McCarthy on his PBS talk show on January 25, 1980. What resulted from a completely unplanned remark was one of the biggest literary feuds in history. McCarthy, when asked by Cavett to mention questionable authors at the time, is quoted as responding about the dishonesty of Lillian Hellman 'Every word she writes is a lie, including 'and' and 'the'. Hellman just happened to be watching the TV program and proceeded to sue McCarthy, Cavett and the network for over a million dollars.

The Orange County Playwrights Alliance turns 20 in 2015 and kicks off the celebration of its 20th year with a new play event at Theatre Out in Santa Ana's Artists Village. On February 28 at 2:30pm, the OCPA Studios series presents Jordan R. Young's Artistic Endeavors, directed by Jesse Runde (Alchemy Theatre Company), in cooperation with Theatre Out.

Roadrunner Records' group We Are Harlot have unveiled details of their long awaited self-titled debut album. WE ARE HARLOT -- which features the blistering lead single “Dancing On Nails” -- arrives everywhere on March 31st.

Companies like STAR find themselves drowning in a sea of a million and one LI amateur productions thrown together to make a quick buck. In contrast, STAR is adamant in their goal of being innovative with their respective approach to each show, while also creating an aesthetically pleasing theatrical escape for their spectators.

The mystery of the alien writing finally is revealed as MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. finally see 'The Writing on the Wall.'

Multi-talented recording artist and actor, Nick Jonas, will perform in the Piper Repertory Theater at Mesa Arts Center tonight, September 27 at 7:30 p.m.

The FUDGE Theatre Company in association with Matt Phillipps will present Broadway's Award-winning powerhouse, Carolee Carmello in concert -- for one night only -- tonight, September 22 at The Mosesian Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts (321 Arsenal Street, at the corner of Kingsbury Avenue, Watertown, MA).

Multi-talented recording artist and actor, Nick Jonas, will perform in the Piper Repertory Theater at Mesa Arts Center on September 27 at 7:30 p.m.

The FUDGE Theatre Company in association with Matt Phillipps will present Broadway's Award-winning powerhouse, Carolee Carmello in concert -- for one night only -- Monday, September 22 at The Mosesian Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts (321 Arsenal Street, at the corner of Kingsbury Avenue, Watertown, MA).

Noel Coward left an inedible mark on the world of theatre with his hit plays, musicals, operettas, and revues. His expansive work is studied and revered by scholars, many of whom can trace elements of modern theatrical experiences back to his brand of "wit, satire, and sentiment." Sharing this brand, Original Cast Records' release of Steve Ross' NOËL COWARD OFF THE RECORD takes listeners on a journey through Coward's lesser-known repertoire.

The FUDGE Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director, Joy DeMita) in association with Matt Phillipps will present Broadway's Award-winning powerhouse, Carolee Carmello in concert- for one night only - Monday September 22 at The Mosesian Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts (321 Arsenal Street, at the corner of Kingsbury Avenue, Watertown, MA).

The seductive and stylish homage to artistic integrity and Hollywood film noir screenwriters of the 1940's will be revived by FUDGE Theatre Company's Founding Artistic Director, Joey DeMita, on FRIDAY, JULY 11 at the Arsenal Center for the Arts (321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA) where it will play through SATURDAY, JULY 19.

The seductive and stylish homage to artistic integrity and Hollywood film noir screenwriters of the 1940's will be revived by FUDGE Theatre Company's Founding Artistic Director, Joey DeMita, on FRIDAY, JULY 11 at the Arsenal Center for the Arts (321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA) where it will play through SATURDAY, JULY 19.

Tonight, March 29 at 8:00pm The FUDGE Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director, Joey DeMita) will open their 13th Anniversary Season's Premiere Production of Steven Bergman & Christopher-Michael DiGrazia's musical interpretation of the London media frenzy that fueled the story of a series of five butchered prostitutes into a bonfire that is still burning today, one hundred and twenty six years later.

Diamonds, the highly anticipated debut LP from husband and wife teamJOHNNYSWIM, will be released April 29 on Big Picnic Records. The new album follows 2013's Heart Beats EP that received widespread critical acclaim-Huffington Post praised the duo's 'lyrical sincerity with unadorned arrangements and vocal sophistication' while Paste Magazine called the pair 'one-of-a-kind.'