Chris McCarrell, will star in a brand-new production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical this March at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street). Written by Joe Tracz (Netflix “Series of Unfortunate Events”) and Rob Rokicki (Strange Tails), and directed by Stephen Brackett (Buyer and Cellar), the strictly limited engagement will begin performances […]
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America Salutes You Concert To Honor Military, Veterans!
America Salutes You, a concert honoring those who serve in the military, veterans, and their families, will take place on Saturday, November 12, at 8pm CT at the Rosemont Theater outside of Chicago in Rosemont, Illinois. “America Salutes You” performers include Cyndi Lauper, Gavin DeGraw, country music legend Wanda Jackson, Hoodie Allen, CeCe Winans, Anthony Kearns, Ricky Skaggs, Tegan Marie, Savannah Maddison and many others. Tickets […]
Cinderella and Hippodrome Team Up for Charity!
During the production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Hippodrome, November 1-6, the theatre as well as the below locations will be accepting donations of costume jewelry, girls’ princess dresses and teen prom dresses for girls in need. Heart to Heart Hair Studio, 215 W Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen Happy Hair Salon, 6 Commercial […]
Angelika Film Center Showing Next Week’s Debates On a BIG Screen!
I only watched 1 debate this entire election season and I’m still trying to wash the stench of last week off. For you masochist, or people who want to share your misery with, the folks at the Angelika Film Center are going to show the debates in one of their theaters. Many people on my […]
Hot 99.5 Jingle Ball DC Lineup Announced – Meghan Trainer, DNCE, Fifth Harmony and More!
Jingle Ball is one of my favorite events of the year. For one reasonable price I get to see some of the year’s hot performers in one spot, in one night. The acts are on just long enough to get a taste of all the hits. I also appreciate that it’s a well run show […]
Pitbull Doing Good In The Community – Surprises Students
Earlier this week, international superstar Pitbull gave students the thrill of a lifetime as he stopped by the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Sports Leadership and Management Academy of Nevada charter school.
Lin Manuel Miranda Receives National Archives Record of Achievement Award
I think everyone who follows me on Facebook knows of my obsession and story regarding Hamilton. I was offered press tickets during it’s opening run, but was too damn lazy to go up to NYC to see it. Then of course once it exploded I lost my opportunity and my contact was like “Go away […]
Fresh From America’s Got Talent, The Clairvoyants Invade Broadway!
They may have been runners up on America’s Got Talent, but illusionist duo The Clairvoyants are heading to Broadway as stars of a new, magical revue: The Illusionsts – Turn Of The Century. For details, read on.
Love Jones The Musical? Yes, it’s Happening!
Love Jones The Musical, a stage adaptation of the critically acclaimed 1997 Love Jones film, is scheduled to tour nationally this Fall/ Winter. The stage production will boast an all-star cast of R&B music’s biggest names including Chrisette Michelle, Musiq Soulchild, Marsha Ambrosius, MC Lyte, Raheem Devaughn and Dave Hollister whowere all carefully selected to star […]
The Bridges of Madison County Soars at The Kennedy Center
The Broadway musical, Bridges of Madison County starts its extended run at The Kennedy Center this week. The show, based on author Robert James Waller’s hugely successful book, which was also adapted into film by Clint Eastwood. This is a story about love won, love lost and the general messiness of life.
Dreamworks In Concert Comes Wolftrap – Tomorrow (Thurs)
I hate it when events are one night only. Dreamworks Animation in Concert is coming to Wolftrap tomorrow night (June 30th) and I can’t go. Whine…. I live for concerts like this. It’s a fantastic way to introduce orchestral music to people who don’t like it. The concert features favorite moments from beloved films of […]