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TV: Broadway Struts the Red Carpet at Opening Night of SEA WALL/ A LIFE Photo TV: Broadway Struts the Red Carpet at Opening Night of SEA WALL/ A LIFE
by TV - Red Carpets - August 08, 2019

Sea Wall / A Life, starring Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal and Tony Award nominee Tom Sturridge, opens officially tonight, August 8, at the Hudson Theatre (141 West 44th Street). ...


VIDEO: Watch Taylor Swift's New Music Video for 'Lover' Photo VIDEO: Watch Taylor Swift's New Music Video for 'Lover'
by Sarah Leiber - August 22, 2019

Taylor Swift has released a new music video for 'Lover,' off of the album of the same name. 'Lover,' the album, drops tomorrow, August 23. ...


New Book Professes Oral Sex was the Original Sin in the Garden of Eden Photo New Book Professes Oral Sex was the Original Sin in the Garden of Eden
by Robert Diamond - February 05, 2019

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CJ Solar Sets Date for New EP Photo CJ Solar Sets Date for New EP
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 14, 2020

CJ Solar has doubly-good news for his fans, as he has set May 1, 2020 as the date his long-awaited Coming My Way EP will be available. He also revealed his touching new single, “Watered Down Whiskey,” was released to Country radio today. ...


BWW Preview: Brace Yourself for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Fox Cities P.A.C. Photo BWW Preview: Brace Yourself for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Fox Cities P.A.C.
by Meredith Kreisa - April 10, 2019

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is set to perform at Appleton's Fox Cities Performing Arts Center from April 30 through May 5. Here's all you need to know about the play before rolling on the floor with laughter....


J.K Rowling Launches HARRY POTTER AT HOME Photo J.K Rowling Launches HARRY POTTER AT HOME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2020

J.K Rowling has launched an online Harry Potter hub for kids, families and fans during the coronavirus lockdown, harrypotterathome.com....


RATINGS: 20/20 Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine In All Key Demos Photo RATINGS: 20/20 Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine In All Key Demos
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 10, 2020

ABC News' “20/20” stood as Friday's No. 1 newsmagazine, outdelivering NBC's “Dateline” by double digits in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+13% – 4.3 million vs. 3.8 million), Adults 18-49 (+17% - 0.7/4 vs. 0.6/3) and Adults 25-54 (+11% - 1.0/5 vs. 0.9/4).  In fact, “20/20” ranked as Friday's N...


ABC to Air a Special 'America Rising' Edition of 20/20 Photo ABC to Air a Special 'America Rising' Edition of 20/20
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 30, 2020

As COVID-19 lockdowns sweep the globe, ABC News announced today that “20/20” will air its third live special in prime time anchored by David Muir on the outbreak. “America Rising: Fighting the Pandemic – A Special Edition of '20/20'” will highlight the extraordinary work by health care workers on th...


Taylor Swift Will Debut New Song & Answer Fan Questions On YouTube Photo Taylor Swift Will Debut New Song & Answer Fan Questions On YouTube
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 15, 2019

According to Variety, Taylor Swift has partnered with YouTube Originals to livestream a new song from her upcoming album, “Lover,” on Thursday, August 22. at 5:00 pm ET. She will also answer fan questions and discuss her new fashion line with Stella McCartney. ...


BroadwayWorld Seeks Editorial Intern Photo BroadwayWorld Seeks Editorial Intern
by Alan Henry - October 25, 2019

BroadwayWorld has just opened up new opportunities for interns to join the team!...


Bangalore Little Theatre Holds Virtual Auditions For MARY MARY Photo Bangalore Little Theatre Holds Virtual Auditions For MARY MARY
by Stephi Wild - June 07, 2020

Bangalore Little Theatre will host virtual auditions for its upcoming production of Mary Mary....


BWW Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Neptune Theatre Photo BWW Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Neptune Theatre
by Chelsey Robichaud - April 23, 2019

Neptune Theatre's production of The Color Purple is an effortless, empowering production that will be remembered for decades. The show opened April 9th and will end June 2nd...


Tank and The Bangas to Make Their 'Austin City Limits' Debut Photo Tank and The Bangas to Make Their 'Austin City Limits' Debut
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 16, 2019

Breakout New Orleans-based five-piece Tank and The Bangas make their “Austin City Limits” debut on November 18. The taped broadcast episode will air on PBS early next year as part of ACL's Season 45. The performance will feature songs off the band's new album Green Balloon, which is out now on Verve...


EmiSunshine Joins CHILLPAK HOLLYWOOD HOUR With The X-Files' Dean Haglund Photo EmiSunshine Joins CHILLPAK HOLLYWOOD HOUR With The X-Files' Dean Haglund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 16, 2020

EmiSunshine has written and performed many spooky songs, so it should come as no surprise that actor Dean Haglund invited her to join him for an interview on his weekly 'Chillpak Hollywood Hour,' airing Monday, March 16 on the Odysy Radio Network and with the iHeartRadio app....


Jack Harlow Debuts Music Video for 'Warsaw (feat. 2forw0yNE)' Photo Jack Harlow Debuts Music Video for 'Warsaw (feat. 2forw0yNE)'
by Abigail Charpentier - November 06, 2019

As buzz about his new mixtape, Confetti, continues to grow, Generation Now/Atlantic Records rapper JACK HARLOW is showing no signs of slowing down with the release of the Ace Pro-directed video for “WARSAW (feat. 2forw0yNE),” which was once again shot in Harlow's hometown of Louisville, KY....


Tenille Arts Releases CALL YOU NAMES Video Photo Tenille Arts Releases CALL YOU NAMES Video
by Tori Hartshorn - May 10, 2019

Tenille Arts turned to YouTube to debut the music video for her latest Reviver Records single “Call You Names” this week. Shot on a Los Angeles soundstage, the clip features mothers, grandmothers and daughters interacting, as Tenille sings the beautifully touching song. Tenille's own mother, Glenda ...


VIDEO: Watch Richard Marx Perform “Limitless” On GMA Photo VIDEO: Watch Richard Marx Perform “Limitless” On GMA
by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2020

Richard Marx made an appearance on GMA - What You Need To Know this afternoon, where he performed his song “Limitless” from his new album of the same name, out now on BMG. ...


Century's Opening Knights Present ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN Photo Century's Opening Knights Present ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN
by Stephi Wild - February 29, 2020

Century High School's (CHS) award-winning Opening Knights Drama Club proudly presents All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, to be performed at 7 pm on March 12-14 and 20-21, and at 2 pm on March 21....


Colin Jost/Michael Che Comedy Show to Benefit the Staten Island Museum Photo Colin Jost/Michael Che Comedy Show to Benefit the Staten Island Museum
by Julie Musbach - July 08, 2019

Colin Jost and Michael Che, well-known as the Saturday Night Live "Weekend Update" co-anchors, will be hitting the stage for a comedy show to benefit the Staten Island Museum on Thursday, September 19, 2019 show time at 8 pm at the historic St. George Theatre. Jost and Che will perform stand up, alo...


CJ Solar Nominated for MusicRow Award Photo CJ Solar Nominated for MusicRow Award
by Tori Hartshorn - May 13, 2019

Three short months ago, Sea Gayle Music's CJ Solar was named “Independent Artist of the Year” at the 17th Annual MusicRow CountryBreakout Awards ceremony. Today, CJ received news he is nominated for “Breakthrough Artist-Writer of the Year” at the 31st Annual MusicRowAwards. Voting begins tomorrow, T...


Shane Owens Unveils 'Hard Luck Girl' Music Video Photo Shane Owens Unveils 'Hard Luck Girl' Music Video
by Abigail Charpentier - September 26, 2019

Neo-traditional country music artist and Alabama-native Shane Owens is back with an all new song called “Hard Luck Girl,” along with a concept video, premiered by Country Rebel yesterday [Click to watch]. The new song which released on Sept. 13, is the first single from a brand new album, aptly name...


VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Stopped Performance of SEA WALL/A LIFE To Give Water to a Coug Photo VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Stopped Performance of SEA WALL/A LIFE To Give Water to a Coughing Audience Member
by Stephi Wild - February 20, 2019

Last night, during Jake Gyllenhaal's appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, he discussed his experiences thus far performing in the Public Theatre's Sea Wall/A Life....


Ethereal Theatre Announces Original Show 'Bog Roll Bandits' With Official Cast Announ Photo Ethereal Theatre Announces Original Show 'Bog Roll Bandits' With Official Cast Announcement
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2020

Produced and presented by Ethereal Theatre Company in collaboration with The Cockpit Broadcast...


Stephen Trask Will Take Part in DIGITAL DRAGFEST on StageIt This Weekend Photo Stephen Trask Will Take Part in DIGITAL DRAGFEST on StageIt This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - April 21, 2020

Many of the biggest names in drag are coming together for a new digital concert festival, a?oePEG Presents: Digital Drag Fest 2020.' Stephen Trask will take part in the event, singing the songs of Hedwig and other surprises, in a 'stripped down and acoustic' performance....


Light Hustle Publishes Book On Franchising By First Time Author Tim Conn Photo Light Hustle Publishes Book On Franchising By First Time Author Tim Conn
by Julie Musbach - August 21, 2019

Light Hustle Publishing, the imprint helmed by New York Times bestselling author Anna David, has released its first business book: 'No New Ideas: Everything You Need to Know About Starting a Successful Franchise' (ISBN: 978-1733853231), a step-by-step guide to franchising written by Certified Franch...






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