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Austin Butler's performance in the upcoming biopic "Elvis" is already getting a first bid for the 2023 Oscar race. On May 14, Lisa Marie Presley,…

The Alamo Drafthouse Theater turns 25 and it's on the road to celebrate. The movie theater chain - who successfully dares to ask "What if multiplexes had personality?" – is planning a Rolling Roadshow tour throughout the summer,…

You often hear about young artists who could be the “next Taylor Swift”. There are many "next Leonardo DiCaprios". Every once in a while you'll hear rumors about a teenage rapper who might be "the next Kendrick." However, you…

Baz Luhrmann's upcoming Elvis biopic aims to take the music genre to new heights, with Luhrmann saying it's the genre's Apocalypse Now. Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann says his next Elvis the…

Did you know that 13 years have passed since the last official Friday 13 film? Yes, in 2009 director Marcus…

Her real name is Joelle Joanie; she was born on May 19, 2003. She is well known for her appearances on Dance Moms alongside her mother, Jessalynn Siwa, and for her songs "Boomerang" and "Kid in a Candy Store". YouTube star Siwa has…

STEVE REIDEditor and publishersreid@lbknews.com In bittersweet news for the city of Sarasota, the Sarasota Orchestra has announced that it is moving outside the city limits, east on Fruitville Road, closer to the I-75 corridor. Sarasota…

The F13th fan movie mixtape at the Violet Crown cinema Is it because of the 13 guests at the Last…

LONDON, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The UK Metals Council is the proud media partner of UK Metals Expo (UKME) taking place September 14-15 at the NEC, birmingham. The UK Metals Expo will be the first time the entire industry is both…

Two Regal Cinemas theaters in the San Antonio area are getting upgrades estimated at $14 million.Fifteen auditoriums at the chain's Live Oak Theater at 7901 Pat Booker Road will be remodeled for reclining seats and one will feature 4DX film…

SKOKIE, Ill., May 9, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Music Theater Works will present "DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID" at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie (9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL!-->…

english group Orchestral maneuvers in the dark (or commonly called MDGs) is currently enjoying their 40th anniversary tour. Technically, it's their 43rd anniversary, as the COVID pandemic has delayed their tour until now. The band…

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See you at Alamo Drafthouse next week for a "best of" Love, Death + Robots big-screen event with a preview of Volume 3 and a live Q&A with David Fincher and Tim Miller. Dead Love + Robots will return to Netflix with its third volume of…

On April 28, over 800 Austinites gathered with CultureMap for a night of celebrations, cocktails and delicious food at our 2022 Tastemaker Awards, hosted at Fair Market. During an exclusive VIP hour, guests toasted the nominees…

It only took a few minutes on Saturday for the Rams' defensive body to go from kind of shallow to downright deep. And it was just the start of a day at the NFL Draft when Rams general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay made the…

Moviegoers heading to the desert for the annual CinemaCon, a presentation for theater exhibitors showcasing the slate of upcoming films, must have left Las Vegas feeling very excited for the rest of this year. Marvel Studios has two…

"To Mom (and Dad), With Love - Apple TV+ Released Trailer, Cast & More"Apple TV+ has unveiled the official trailer for its upcoming Peanuts special, To Mom (And Dad), With Love, which will begin airing Friday, May 6 in honor of Mother's…

Rams coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead were talking with reporters near the end of the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday when the final pick appeared on a screen across the room. "Cole Strange just went!" McVay…

The North American Tour by Disney The Lion King celebrated its 20th anniversary on Wednesday, April 27 in Wichita, where the award-winning musical kicks off a two-week return engagement at Century II Concert Hall tonight and plays…

The new feature film about George Michael, Uncut freedom, will be released in a worldwide cinematic event on June 22.…

From flower festivals to Cinco de Mayo, it's a week of freshness and frolic in Connecticut's arts scene as people once again head to the parks. There are also indoor shows that promise a degree of intimacy, from "A Night with Trey Songz"…

People, Greetings from the Burgh, where after a series of medical visits I am beginning to have more hope of developing a plan to recover from Long Covid. Thanks again to everyone who donated to my long running COVID recovery fund. I…

The new documentary George Michael Liberty Uncut will premiere in theaters around the world this summer, giving fans an extraordinary insight into the singer-songwriter's personal life. Narrated and co-directed by Michael before his death…

Placeholder while loading article actionsLOS ANGELES — The Rams have been back in Los Angeles for just over six years now, and they're thriving as trendsetters in Hollywood.For example, they sat in the first round of the NFL draft before it…

For a long time, it was not uncommon for distribution bosses to overshadow each other's success, but in the case of A24 Everything everywhere all at once, there's nothing but joy emanating from Hollywood for the New York-based…

Customers at Whole Foods Market in Texas will pay through Palm Austin has become the first region outside of the Seattle area where Whole Foods Market is offering the Amazon One palm recognition service as a payment option. The Arbor…

The Motherwell Concert Hall and Theater have announced two huge shows due to take place next month. pretty as pink will perform for one night only on Saturday May 21 at the Motherwell Concert Hall, paying tribute to the successes of P!nk!-->…

There's big news for George Michael fans as a brand new movie will hit theaters this summer, which will document the late singer's incredible life. The new film will be called George Michael Liberty Uncut and follows the 2017 version,…

Co-director John Langmore will make a live appearance LUBBOCK, Texas (PRESS RELEASE) — Here is a press release from The Owen Group Advertising: The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and the National Ranching Heritage Center will…

Rick Smith as George and Meredith O'Brien as Martha in the City Theater production of Who's Afraid of Virginia…

This 4/20 in Dallas, you can huff and brush, get dizzy and confused at Alamo Drafthouse, get Reefer madness at Thunderbird Station and more. Alright, alright, alright, 4/20 is coming up and we've found 15 events around town for you to…

April 18—The Abilene High School musical cast isn't done with "Freaky Friday" yet, as the students' performance of the musical has been submitted for Music Theater Wichita's Jester Awards. With less than a week to go until the awards show,…

After accepting the difficult fate God had in store for him, Father Stuart Long spent his last days as a channel of Christ's grace. April 16, 2022…

Residential real estate mogul and music patron Gary Keller has saved another iconic music venue in Austin. Keller — co-founder and executive chairman of Austin-based Keller Williams, now the world's largest residential real…

Not much is known about Julius Soubise's early life, only that he was born around 1756 in St. Kitts to a white planter father and a mother of African descent. Some say he was the son of a Jamaican slave from St.…

While the world's attention is currently turned to Central Europe and the fate of the former satellites of the USSR, what better than to welcome in Nottingham the best Croatian orchestra, the Zagreb…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6i1zmuFKBs What's old has been given a new lease of life with the orchestral rock styles of Montopolis, an Austin-based band specializing in multimedia performances that marry music with film. On…

April 12, 2022, 6:16 PM A purple martin; these birds stay in Nashville for two months during the summer, before migrating south. Image:…

A Rio Grande Valley man traveled to Laredo on Friday to promote his new movie, which he calls a love letter to Mexicans and Hispanics and his girlfriend. Charlie Clark, President and CEO of Charlie Clark Automotive Group and the film's…

The anticipation in the room was palpable as I waited for The Lion King to begin. Questions and enthusiastic comments from a cacophony of children of varying ages filled the space as the house lights went down and the curtain rose. It's…

Tim Hochstrasser reviews Another America, a new play by Bill Rosenfield which is currently playing at the Park Theater in London. The cast of Another America. Photo: Piers Foley Another Americapark theaterApril 7, 20224 starsBOOK…

"Shrek" celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this year, but the road ahead is far from easy. Fans can expect more fantasy adventures featuring the titular green monster and his pals in the future, which is fantastic news. The wait…

by Disney THE LION KINGwhich is part of Texas Performing Arts' 2021-2022 Broadway season in Austin, performs on the Bass Concert Hall stage beginning April 7 for a limited engagement through April 24, 2022. After 24 landmark…

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is now accepting submissions for its 2020 National Musical Theater Conference. Writers can submit new musicals through the open submission process through November 1. Selected writers…

Terminal V: Resurgence Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, 16-17 AprilTerminal V makes its long-awaited return this Easter Bank Holiday weekend, aptly named Resurgence. After an unfortunate string of…

There's a certain category of mainstream releases — found in dollar theaters and Redbox kiosks across the country — that are thriving on dwindling expectations. Perhaps…

Lee esta historia en español. From Texas Standard: Labor unions have been popping up in non-traditional places in Texas in recent months. The trend was widely recognized when…

Fast News: Broadway will maintain its mask and vaccine requirements through April 30, the Broadway League has announced. off broadway The Phantom of the Opera is expected to close in 2023 to make way for Phantom Prequel. Nikki Renee…

After succumbing to the demise of physical home entertainment and then being lodged in a mountain village in Sicily, the eclectic holdings of New York City mainstay Kim's Video have returned home. Alamo Drafthouse launched Kim's Video…

Tom Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise, will premiere on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival. It will be screened at a gala…

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Over a decade ago, a trip to Austin, Texas for the now-defunct Film Festival resulted in a visit to a local Alamo Drafthouse. Impressed with its true movie-goer vibe, the theater felt like a movie-goer's dream. Another place that made…

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host of the Austin Daily. First, today's weather forecast: Quite sunny. High: 84 Low: 51. Here are today's top stories in Austin: From April 9 to June 22, the Sam Z. Coronado…

March 29 – ROCHESTER – A show opens at the Rochester Civic Theater this weekend, and there are plenty of options for live music. However, live music is not limited to venues in major cities. This weekend, residents of Zumbrota and Kasson…

ROCHESTER - A show opens at the Rochester Civic Theater this weekend, and there are plenty of options for live music. However, live music is not limited to venues in major cities. This weekend, residents of Zumbrota and…

The Colburn School released this rendering of the dance studios The Colburn School for Performing Arts in Los Angeles has unveiled American architect Frank Gehry's design for a 9,300 m² extension wrapped in a glass facade that will…

Where were you when Will Smith punched Chris Rock at the Oscars? I would like to say that as a Rotten Tomatoes approved film critic, I watched it unfold live. But instead I was in an Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, watching a Tim…

To say Bad Ax native David Siev has a busy schedule right now would be an understatement.Siev, whose documentary film "Bad Axe" won special jury honors as well as an audience award after its premiere at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival earlier…

GODSPELL, the international hit musical loosely based on the Gospel of St. Matthew, opens at the Roxy Regional Theater on Friday, April 8 at 8:00 p.m. In keeping with the theater's opening night tradition of paying what you can, all…

Ginger cookie! is an exclusive opportunity to meet and greet with "Ginger Minj from RuPaul's Drag Racestar of its spring production, La Cage Aux Folles, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 N. Skokie Blvd,…

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The Music Institute of Chicago presents alumni Marta Aznavoorian, piano, and Ani Aznavoorian, cello, in concert Sunday, May 15 at 3 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. The performance will also be available via…

The WWE press website has confirmed that their next show, WrestleMania 38, will air live in select theaters across the United States. In partnership with Fathom Events, both nights of WrestleMania 38 will be streamed to moviegoers as they…

(Courtesy of the Orchester symphonique de Saint-Louis/Twitter) Built in 1925 as a movie theater, Powell Hall was originally called the St. Louis Theater and became the permanent home of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) in…

AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 13: Richard Linklater attends the 'Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood' premiere during the 2022 SXSW Conference & Festivals at Paramount Theater on March 13, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty!-->…

After playing a minor role in Dune, Denis Villeneuve promises Zendaya's Chani will play a starring role in the upcoming sequel. Out of the impressive ensemble, it looks like Zendaya's Chani will be in the!-->!-->>-->!-->-->!-->-->…

Scottish music fans will have the chance to show their support for Ukraine by attending a special fundraising performance at the Perth Concert Hall.A who's who of Scotland's best traditional musicians and poets will come together with…

Love Actually is due to be screened with a full orchestra in Glasgow this Christmas period. The star-studded romantic comedy will tour the UK this winter, with musicians bringing its soundtrack to life at the Glasgow Royal Concert!-->…

Mary Beth Southerland Bennett, was welcomed by her parents William (Billy) L. and Madelaine M. Southerland on May 7, 1940 in Sulfur Springs, Texas, and by her doting paternal grandmother Mary Southerland. The four have thrived in a…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHP1G1_1gkA Hi, all of you! We have a suite of participant resources to help you on your SX journey from March 11-20. At the heart of SXSW, this year's epic gathering of creatives from the…

Ginger cookie! is an exclusive opportunity to meet and greet with "Ginger Minj from RuPaul's Drag Racestar of its spring production, La Cage Aux Folles, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 N. Skokie Blvd,…

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For those who follow RuPaul Charles' ubiquitous "Drag Race" competitions on VH1, Ginger…

This week, St. Patrick's Day will be celebrated all weekend with many local restaurants offering special menus and drinks as well as music for the Celtic feast. Facebook and Instagram are full of green-tinted posts from restaurants, so…

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host of the Austin Daily. First, today's weather forecast: Sunny, pleasant and warm. High: 83 Low: 53. Here are today's top stories in Austin: Saturday, March 19 is National Corn…

By Jackie Willis, ETOnline.com. 2 hours ago Daniel Radcliffe is ready for the world to see his transformation into "Weird Al" Yankovic for the upcoming biopic about the comedian's life. Last month, fans received!-->!-->!-->…

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Michelle Yeoh attends the 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Opening Night Premiere during the 2022 SXSW Conference & Festivals at Paramount Theater on March 11, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rich!-->…

Harold Richardson, 78, died suddenly on March 2 of a heart attack. A longtime resident of Memphis, he was a retired schoolteacher and school librarian with a passion for theater and especially musicals. He was a dedicated supporter of the…

If you're like me and think everything looks better on a movie screen, I have some good news to share. Before Halo streaming its first episode March 24 on Paramount+, Collider is teaming up with the streamer and Alamo Drafthouse to…

You could say that by performing in Music Theater Works' revival of "La Cage aux Folles", Ginger Minj and Dane Strange are making up for missed opportunities. Minj, who plays Albin, an aging drag performer who…

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Get ready to raise a glass to the stars of Austin's restaurant and bar. The annual CultureMap Tastemaker Awards return this spring – and tickets are on sale now. Join us April 28 at the Fair Market for an evening honoring the…

Kitty Dubin is celebrating her 25th birthday this year by teaching playwriting classes at Oakland University. She established the first class in 1997 and now teaches beginner and advanced classes, which are offered through both the School…

Music Theater Heritage announces the promotion of Tim Scott to General Manager/Artistic Director. In this role, Scott will act as the organization's senior executive and guide MTH's vision and goals – with a focus on exceptional guest…

If you live in Los Angeles, New York, Denver and Austin, you'll be able to catch the highly anticipated Paramount+ series before the episodes go live. Picture via Paramount+ If you're like me and think!-->!-->>-->!-->-->!-->-->…

Clarksville, TN - Austin Peay State University (APSU) will host its annual GuitarFest from March 14-16, 2022. This year's event will feature three concerts, each featuring an esteemed guitarist showcasing a different style. Concerts – all…

Paranormal investigators are ready to explore a notoriously haunted room in Lancashire - and you can join them. The survey is hosted by Haunted Rooms, which run ghost hunts for the public at apparently haunted…

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What exactly are the Florida Panthers doing in this fabric of steel and construction dust in the historic War Memorial Auditorium in downtown Fort Lauderdale?The buzz has been around a community rink and a Panthers training facility - but…

The Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents "A Bronx Tale" One Man Show with Chazz Palminteri on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.In 1988, before it became a hit Broadway musical or feature…

Kharkiv Academic Opera and Ballet Theater (Photo credit: Kathmandu and beyond) According to BBC NewsUkraine's second largest city, Kharkiv, and its Liberty Square came under Russian missile and rocket fire. Place de la Liberté is home…

Performers in the Ruby Room at the Music Theater Heritage, left to right: Ron Lackey, Courtney Germany, Misha Roberts, Nate McClendon, Ayana Tribitt, Kadesh Flow, Douglass Walker and Darrell Mayberry. (photo by Jim Barcus) The new…

March 1, 2022, 3:39 PM | Updated: March 1, 2022, 5:09 PM Russia bombs Freedom Square and Kharkiv Opera House.…

Here's what these Okies and other Oklahoma-related stars have been up to lately:It's been an active year for Broken Arrow-born Kristin Chenoweth. The Tony and Emmy winner was one of the stars of…

The geopolitical landscape changed dramatically over the weekend, with Russia invading Ukraine in an unprovoked attack on its sovereignty. The resulting conflict prompted many arts organizations, including the Metropolitan Opera in New…

Alamo Drafthouse Partners with Distributor FilmRise to Present Prince's Concert Film Sign O' The Times back on the big screen for its 35th anniversary. The new 4K presentation will run at 24 locations in New York, LA and nationwide…

Published on: 02/28/2022 - 18:04 Paris (AFP)- The prestigious Philharmonie de Paris concert hall on Monday became the latest arts institution to ban Russian conductor Valery Gergiev…

What makes a movie so bad it's good? (To see: Showgirls, Bedroom and more below.) It's a simple question with no easy answer, largely because every "good-bad" works in its own way. But there are common themes: “so bad they're good”!-->!-->!-->…

Father John Misty's new album doesn't arrive until April, though a pair of singles released earlier this year hinted at the lush cinematic direction of his first new collection in four years. So, yes, it made perfect sense that for a…

It all started with the first easing of Covid restrictions in the summer of 2020. While major music venues remained closed, a small Clerkenwell-based venue called the Fidelio Café began hosting socially distant performances from…

Engaging and highly entertaining, Broadway legend Bernadette Peters captivated a packed house at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Saturday with a beautifully paced concert that showcased her always stunning voice,…

The Alamo Drafthouse site in North Richland Hills, closed since 2020, will not reopen, its owners announced Friday.The announcement came as the site filed for bankruptcy along with two other Alamo Drafthouses in North Texas, the Richardson…

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On this last weekend of February, a variety of theater performances and live music – as well as a sailing regatta if the weather permits – await you on the northern Olympic peninsula. Here is a sample of things to do, see and…

While acknowledging that a month should be as long as a millennium to even begin to encompass the accomplishments of African Americans, we…

A view of the historic Ritz Theater on East Sixth Street in downtown Austin, seen here when it was the central location of the Alamo Drafthouse, which operated from the building from 2007 to 2021 Image: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema The historic…

AKRON, Ohio – Summit Artspace will host Akron Artwalk, a quarterly celebration of learning through the arts, on March 11 from 4-8 p.m.The free event will take place at Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St., and other venues in Akron's historic…

The long-awaited opening of the new Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU will serve as a poignant reminder of the power of music in the world. The new state-of-the-art concert hall will debut with a month-long celebration in April,…