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QUICKSAND, A Solo Show Written & Performed By Heather Fink, to Play Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024


After comedian/filmmaker Heather Fink's dad suffers a paralyzing stroke, she struggles to pull herself up from sinking. From caregiving to death and the midlife crisis, QUICKSAND is a storytelling and clown exploration of the realest sh*t we face. 

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Trio to Perform on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Tonight
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2024


Tune in tonight to see Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe perform from Merrily We Roll Along on The Late Show! On Monday, May 20, the Tony-nominated performers will be singing from the musical on Stephen Colbert's late-night show. The program airs at 11:35/10:35c on CBS and Paramount+.

North American Tour of MYSTIC PIZZA to Launch in January 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024


The highly-anticipated musical adaptation of the 1988 classic movie MYSTIC PIZZA, which recently completed a critically hailed run at LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts this past January, will embark on a North American Tour in January 2025.

Review: 54 Below Brings Powerhouse Pop to the Stage
by Sharon Ellman - May 16, 2024


This reviewer says “Bravo” and looking forward to more Pop Sings 54 gala shows! The May 15th show benefitted a very good cause, namely to aid Experience Camps, the national non-profit that helps grieving children who have lost a parent, guardian or sibling, to enjoy a full life. The audience was treated to a smorgasbord of singers and dancers.

Stephen Sanchez Releases New Song 'Baby Blue Bathing Suit'
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024


Breakout singer/songwriter Stephen Sanchez has dropped a new song, “Baby Blue Bathing Suit,' inspired by the music of The Beach Boys. As with the legendary band’s music, “Baby Blue Bathing Suit” is rife with irresistible hooks that transport listeners to a world of surf, sand, and an endless summer. The song will be included on The Beach Boys: Music From The Documentary soundtrack. Listen now!

THE VIOLET HOUR: A MERRY MAY SPECIAL SPECIAL Returns To Caveat This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024


THE VIOLET HOUR returns to Caveat with James Scully from Netflix's YOU and Broadway's OH MARY! for a special event. Join the fun on May 20, 2024.

Samia Shares 'Making Breakfast (Twin Peaks Cover)' Ahead of Tour With Bleachers
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024


Samia has returned with a cover of “Making Breakfast” by Grand Jury labelmates, Twin Peaks. This new rendition comes just ahead of Samia’s Tour Dates supporting Bleachers and commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Grand Jury label, which began in 2014 with the release of Twin Peaks’ album Wild Onion, on which the beloved original version of “Making Breakfast” appears. Listen to the new single!

Video: Steve Carell Talks Fulfilled Dream of Performing on Broadway in UNCLE VANYA
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024


On Tuesday, Steve Carell, who is currently starring in Uncle Vanya on Broadway, stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his involvement and role in the new production of the classic Anton Chekov play. Though Carell is making his Broadway debut in this play, this has been a longtime goal for the actor and comedian. Watch the interview!

Jim Jefferies Comes to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


Comedian JIM JEFFERIES will bring his “Give ‘Em What They Want” comedy tour to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Friday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m. with special guests Mark Normand and Dan Soder.

Review Roundup: LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES Opens At the Minetta Lane Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024


Audible is presenting an encore engagement of Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Read reviews for the production below!

THE VIOLET HOUR Returns To Caveat This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


After a long time away, Winnifred Coombe (Caroline Kingsley) will once again transcend time and space to bring her audience aboard her inter-dimensional spacecraft. That is, she's back at Caveat on the Lower East Side for a special of The Violet Hour.

Jena Friedman NOT FUNNY Out Now In Paperback 
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2024


Oscar-nominated writer, director, author and comedian JENA FRIEDMAN's book NOT FUNNY (Simon and Schuster) is out now in paperback.

Video: Watch the New DESPICABLE ME 4 Trailer Featuring Mega Minions
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2024


Despicable Me 4 has just dropped a new trailer for the upcoming film in the fan-favorite franchise starring Steve Carell. The trailer features a new look at the characters, including the superweapons 'Mega Minions,' an experiment destined to go wrong. Watch the trailer now!

LOWCOUNTRY JAZZ FESTIVAL Returns To The Charleston Gaillard Center This August
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2024


Experience the soulful rhythms at the return of the Lowcountry Jazz Festival at the Charleston Gaillard Center. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of jazz music.

Review: JON BATISTE at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - May 5, 2024


The first night Batiste went from performing solo, to playing with a jazz trio to playing with a 41-piece orchestra in a two-hour span. The following night The former musical director of LATE NIGHT WITH STEPHEN COLBERT unveiled a previously unheard piano concerto commissioned by ProMusica. Either night was a transformational performance.

Holly Humberstone Collaborates with Medium Build and Tiny Habits on Reimagined Versions of Her Songs
by Josh Sharpe - May 3, 2024


Award-winning singer songwriter Holly Humberstone has released reimagined versions of her favorite songs from critically acclaimed debut album Paint My Bedroom Black. Inviting friends and peers on her journey, Humberstone premieres new versions of “Cocoon” featuring singer/songwriter Medium Build and “Antichrist” featuring folk-pop group Tiny Habits. The new tracks follow the release of her recent collaboration with MUNA on “Into You Room.” Listen to the songs now!

Cavetown Releases 'little vice (Acoustic)' Ahead of US Summer Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 3, 2024


Multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and producer Cavetown shares little vice (Acoustic) via Warner Records/Sire Records. For the project, he acoustically reimagines and reinvents tracks from his acclaimed 2024 EP, stripping the sound back to its bare core with unfiltered honesty and emotion. Next up, Cavetown will embark on his upcoming co-headline tour alongside Mother Mother this summer, making stops at iconic venues across North America. Listen to the acoustic EP now!

Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Returns With Free Concerts and More in September
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024


Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival will return to the Cultural District, September 19 – 22, 2024 featuring a Free celebration along Liberty Avenue, between 10th and 7th Streets.

Breakout Singer/Songwriter Stephen Sanchez to Embark on Global Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2024


This summer, the multi-platinum singer-songwriter begins a major touring run, kicking off August 1 in Columbus, OH and ending October 29 in Orlando, FL, with Special Guests Ray Bull, The Brook & The Bluff and The Paper Kites. See full routing below for more information. Tickets to the newly announced dates will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Wednesday, May 1 at 10 AM local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, May 3 at 10 AM local time. 

Summer Comedy Programming Set For The Kennedy Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced additional programming for its summer line-up of Comedy at the Kennedy Center, a signature program focused on elevating comedy as an art form and uniting the local community together through laughter.

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