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A comedy community: The Nest Theatre creates connection in Columbus
Show Caption Hide Caption Columbus art: Mark Lomax II on his music career and legacy Mark Lomax II, who released his first album at 19, discusses art and his journey to helping humanity recognize itself. Tara DeFrancisco and Rance Rizzutto, a comedy duo, opened The Nest Theatre in Columbus. The Nest Theatre offers improv, sketch…
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These N.J. theaters survived the pandemic. Can they survive post-COVID audiences?
Hoboken’s Mile Square Theater was just three weeks away from putting on a student play of “The Addams Family” when Gov. Phil Murphy issued a “stay-at-home order” on March 21, 2020. The night before, the kids decided to put on the play for whoever could attend. “They’re said, ‘Alright, this could be the last night…
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West Philly meets North Philly on stage at this year’s BET Awards
Kevin Hart last brought his comedic magic to the BET Awards in Los Angeles’ Shine Auditorium in 2011, and this year, he is back hosting the award show at the Peacock Theater on June 9. The North Philly native and Mark Twain Prize-winning comedian shared the news in a trailer back in April. But he…
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Summer Performing Arts Camp: Performing Arts … | 06/09/2025 10:00 AM
Event Scheduled AWP Monday June 9, 2025 10:00 AM EDT 06/09/2025 10:00 AM Cost: $450 Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing. From the venue: Atlanta Workshop Players (AWP) announces that its world renowned, Summer…
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Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney in surprise Liverpool duet
47 minutes ago ShareSave Gemma Sherlock BBC News, Liverpool ShareSave Sebastian Ayling Bruce Springsteen fans got a special surprise when Sir Paul McCartney joined him for a duet at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium. The former Beatle was brought out on stage on Saturday during the 75-year-old singer’s second gig in the city with his E Street…
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Aristo Sham of Hong Kong wins the 2025 Van Cliburn Piano Competition
FORT WORTH — At a Saturday evening awards ceremony, prize winners in the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition were announced from the stage of Bass Performance Hall. The ceremony followed four final round concerts in which each of six finalists played two piano concertos with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, led by guest conductor…
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Bill Cox leading to become McKinney’s next mayor, early results show
In a contentious race to steer McKinney’s growth as the city’s next mayor, Bill Cox has defeated Scott Sanford in Saturday’s runoff election. McKinney’s rapid growth has brought development that has divided residents on visions for its future – a vision that the next elected leaders will guide, from the city’s airport expansion project to…
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Sponsor spotlight: Celebrating the success of Jazz Connection in Edmonds
The Edmonds Rotary Daybreakers would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who attended and supported this year’s Jazz Connection Festival, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Held in the heart of Edmonds at two iconic venues — Edmonds Center for the Arts and the Edmonds Theater — this celebration of student jazz brought our community…
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Two queer women act up in ‘Bull in a China Shop’ at Gaithersburg Arts Barn
What does it take to start a revolution? That is the central question posed in Bull in a China Shop. Inspired by the real love letters between Mary Woolley and Jeanette Marks from 1899 to 1937, this play by Bryna Turner takes a deep dive into the ambitions and trials of two queer women. As…
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Virginia Tech renames Moss Arts Center to Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech Announced on Wednesday that they have renamed the Moss Arts Center to the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. The art center opened in 2013 and was originally named after artist Patricia Buckley Moss. Virginia Tech said they have worked with the Moss family and have agreed to replace…