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Children's theater festival opens

Scenes from the Spanish multimedia interactive play Drag Drag-E.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The 2025 Grand Canal Children Theater Festival opened on Saturday at the Mumu Theater in Tongzhou district, Beijing. On the opening day, the Spanish …

Tyler Legacy graduate named country's best high school musical theater actress

The Portland Theater Festival is ready to kick off its fifth season

PORTLAND, Maine — Actors, almost without exception, love what they do and want to do more of it. When opportunities to perform don’t arise, sometimes they have to create their own. That’s what Dave Register, an actor from Maine best known for his work on …

High School Drama Club Wins Theater Awards

  HOWELL – The Howell High School’s Drama Club had the honor of winning three awards at the 20th annual Basie Awards.   The Basie Awards, presented by The Count Basie Center for the Arts, recognizes talent amongst Monmouth County high school theatre.   A …

Chris Burke — After Life Goes On

Circa 2007 In the summer of 1989, when I was a LIFE magazine reporter, I heard that a young man with Down syndrome would be starring in a new TV series called Life Goes On. Intrigued, I sent a note to my editor in New York. He was less interested. “We’ll …

Locals encouraged to audition for state fair talent contest

Locals are encouraged to audition for the 52nd annual Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest. Auditions run Monday, July 21, through Sunday, July 27, at the bandshell on the fairgrounds. Registration is available online at mnstatefair.org/ …

NPR staffers pick their favorite fiction reads of 2025 so far

After long days focused on the facts, our newsroom reads a lot of fiction at home. We asked our NPR colleagues what they've enjoyed reading so far this year, and these are the titles they shared. (You can also check out their nonfiction picks here.) …

The Carnegie Presents a Season of Friendship, Family and Fun

The Carnegie’s upcoming season blends classic and contemporary musical theater with big ensemble productions and intimate stories of friendship. “In thinking about our season, I like to think of it as event theater where you want to get a group together to …

A new theater festival wants audiences to ‘love deeper’ in dark times

An aerial dance performance. A staged reading of a play accompanied by Afro-Indigenous music. A conceptual theater piece with a participatory audience workshop. Each artistic experience featured in the inaugural Queer [Re]Public Festival (June 26–29), …

Call out to all theater directors!

46 Are you a director who wants to get involved with Standing Ovation Theatre? We are now accepting show proposals for the 2026 season! We’re looking for comedies, dramas, thrillers, mysteries, musicals, local plays… you name it! Please send an email of …

The most popular foreign playwright in Russia is Irish

In the United States, Martin McDonagh, the London-born Irish filmmaker, is known for his award-winning Hollywood movies. In 2022, “The Banshees of Inisherin,” McDonagh’s most recent film, starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, was nominated for best …

OEDIPUS Starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville Sets Broadway Dates

The Broadway transfer of the recent West End production of Oedipus – an adaptation created by Robert Icke – will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, October 30, 2025, with an opening night set for Thursday, November 13 at Studio 54 for a strictly …

Local playwrights to shine at Spokane Civic Theater festival this weekend

SPOKANE, Wash. – The 35th Playwrights’ Forum Festival is set to take place at the Spokane Civic Theater from June 19-22. This weekend’s event will feature 12 plays in two rotations, showcasing the talents of local playwrights. Directors will guide the …

Romania events: Theater festival brings international productions, parades, and live music to Sibiu

The 32nd edition of the Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS) begins on Friday, June 20, bringing over 5,000 artists from 82 countries to the city. The events will take place over ten days and will transform the city into an "open-air stage, …

Know Your Neighbor: Hyla Lamp 

Submitted Photo MUSIC CONNOISSEUR — Hyla Lamp, a music connoisseur since age 4, is still picking up the pieces after losing her husband of more than 40 years. By CHRISTIE MASSEY For the Sentinel   MOUNT VERNON — Hyla Lamp, born the baby of the family on …

Ending the Independent Contractor Debate

Contractor or employee? Policymakers should move past this zero-sum game and redefine a labor policy that makes sense for the 21st-century economy. Image Credit: shopblocks/Wikimedia Commons Over the past decade or more, in conjunction with the rise of …

Wagner College Theatre alumni shine at Broadway’s biggest nights

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Wagner College Theatre is celebrating the achievements of its alumni who were honored during the 2025 theater award season. Their talents were recognized at both the 2025 Drama Desk Awards, held June 1 at NYU Skirball, and the 78th …

Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian’s Creations to Be Displayed at the Palais de Tokyo

INVISIBLE ART: Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian will have a show at the Palais de Tokyo museum in Paris, running from Oct. 29 to Nov. 23. Called “Parfum, Sculpture de l’invisible,” or “Perfume, Sculpture of the Invisible,” it is to celebrate Kurkdjian’s rich, …

Aranya's 11-day theater extravaganza

03:15 Founded in 2021, the Aranya Theater Festival is China's first domestic coastal theater festival. This year's edition runs from June 19 to 29 under the theme of "Sensibility and Sense" and showcases theatrical innovations from China …

Eylsia, Filipina Singer, Introduces Her First Country Song with Newfound Vocal Ability

PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eylsia, a remarkable Filipina singer-songwriter, is set to make waves in the music industry with her debut country single, “Pull Me To The Light.” Her inspiring journey—marked by …

DEMENTED MEDIA UNLEASHES A FETISH OF FLESH ON INDIEGOGO

Back the New Era of Practical Horror – Where the Golden Age Gets Its Revenge NEWARK, OH, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Demented Media, a fearless independent film company based in the heart of Ohio, has officially announced …

ALLEN MEDIA GROUP’S FREE-STREAMING ‘LOCAL NOW’ EXPANDS LINEUP WITH 23 WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT CHANNELS

New Additions Include CNN Headlines, Bleacher Report, and Spanish-Language Favorites LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Allen Media Group streaming platform Local Now -- the leading free-streaming service for …

The Corner Comes Home: Quincy Premiere Celebrates Local Roots and Big Futures

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The feature film The Corner made a powerful return to its roots this past weekend, premiering to a full house in Quincy, Illinois. Director Zachary Charles Raderstorf (founder and …

Jethro Smith Draws Enthusiastic Readers at the 30th Annual LA Times Festival of Books

Exploring Intuition and Spiritual Awakening Through Books That Inspire and Empower LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celebrating three decades of literary excellence, the 30th Annual LA Times Festival of Books …

'DARREN & JOSH MAKE A MOVIE' LAUNCHES - PULLING BACK THE CURTAIN ON HOLLYWOOD’S MESSIEST, BLOODIEST FILMMAKING PROCESS

Saw veterans Darren Bousman and Josh Stolberg bring fans behind the scenes for a raw, no-holds-barred look at making a horror movie from concept to completion. HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Get ready for the …

Monterey Colonial Gem in one of San Marino’s Most Prestigious Neighborhoods to Auction via Sotheby’s Concierge Auction

Elegant Residence Across from Lacy Park to Auction in Cooperation with Jacky An of Sotheby's International Realty - Pasadena Brokerage. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A stunning Monterey Colonial estate …

Michael Phillips Breaks New Ground with Blend of Country and Caribbean Music in New Single ‘Tailor-Made For Me’

PORT-OF-SPAIN, TT, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Music lovers are in for a fresh and exciting sonic experience as noted athlete, sporting event organizer and motivational speaker turned singer-songwriter Michael …

Butch Hartman's THE GREATEST THING EVER: A GARDEN CARTOON MOVIE Set for July VOD Release as Families Seek Summer Content

Join Lenny Lion & Lucy Lamb in Butch Hartman's "THE GREATEST THING EVER: A GARDEN CARTOON MOVIE," a heartwarming faith-filled adventure perfect for families! LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

If I Awaken In Los Angeles – A One-Night-Only Multimedia Celebration Of The City's Soul- Comes To The Ford On August 1

-Tickets Available Now For The Groundbreaking Multimedia Production of If I Awaken In Los Angeles - LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A vibrant and soul-stirring tribute to the City of Angels is coming to life …

Award-Winning Documentary AMERICANS WITH NO ADDRESS is Now Available to Stream in Canada

TORONTO, CANADA, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WHAT: AMERICANS WITH NO ADDRESS, a compelling new documentary by Robert Craig Films, is now streaming in Canada. The film explores the growing homelessness crisis in America and seeks solutions. To …

Electromagnetic Pulse Survival Story Slated for Big-Screen Release

William R. Forstchen’s New York Times bestseller One Second After is being brought to the big screen by MPI Original Films. WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MPI Original Films in association with Startling …

Vexos Unveils New Brand Identity for CMS Division to Help OEMs Navigate Global Sourcing Challenges

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vexos is proud to announce the launch of a new brand identity for its Custom Material Solutions (CMS) division, reinforcing its strategic commitment to helping Original Equipment …

Many remember Las Vegas entertainers Siegfried & Roy. A new comedy musical at the Arlington Drafthouse tells their story

Shangri-La-La ties the career of Siegfried and Roy to the wicked history of Las Vegas. Some things haven't changed to this day ... and you can laugh about it! ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The musical …

Danielle Vasinova Is Cowgirl Magazine’s Latest Cover Girl

Acclaimed actress and star of Taylor Sheridan’s 1923 is the cover girl for the latest installment of Cowgirl Magazine. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Danielle Vasinova, the Emmy Award-nominated Native …

THE ART OF ANIMATION: ORIGINAL ANIMATION CELS, DRAWINGS & MORE COMING TO AUCTION THIS JULY

ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2025, PROPSTORE WILL HOST ITS POP CULTURE LIVE AUCTION, FEATURING OVER 430 LOTS VALUED AT MORE THAN $975,000. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JULY’S EVENT INCLUDES A SPECIAL COLLECTION OF OVER …

Aiarty's State-of-the-Art AI Video Unblurring Delivers Unmatched Clarity with Reconstructed Focus and Motion

From lens blur to motion blur and low-res loss, Aiarty Video Enhancer unblurs and restores video up to 4K with high-fidelity detail via Diffusion + GAN tech. CHENGDU, CHINA, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aiarty recently unveiled Aiarty …

A.R. Rahman Unveils Star-Studded Lineup for 'The Wonderment Tour' 2025

A.R. Rahman reveals full lineup for “The Wonderment Tour” as nearly 100K fans secure tickets across 16 North American cities. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oscar and Grammy-winning composer, songwriter, and global …

‘Our Journey with Lobular Breast Cancer’ documentary to premiere at Raindance Film Festival

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new documentary highlighting the campaign for research funding into lobular breast cancer will premiere at the 33rd Raindance Film Festival in London this June. ‘Our Journey with …

The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Kicks Off Its 31st Summer Series of Free Concerts in the Parks.

Join the KSO July 12 & 13 for Williams' Wondrous World, featuring 60 Years of John Williams' Hit TV Themes and Epic Film Scores. NEWPORT, KY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra opens its 31st …