Allentown, PA

Hi everyone! My name is Samantha Tempkin, and I am so thrilled to be joining Broadway World’s student blogger team! Broadway World has long been my go-to source of theater-related news, so getting to join this community as a writer is amazing, but also a little bit nerve-wracking if I’m being honest! Although I love writing, it has been a while since I’ve written about my own experiences and thoughts on a platform such as this one. My hope is that I can use these blogs to connect with students like myself surrounding the highs and lows of getting an education or being involved in theater. Even though I definitely won’t have the answer for everything, it has always helped me to know that there are other people having the same experiences as me, especially in a community like show business that can sometimes be difficult to navigate. That being said, I hope I can be that person for you and that you enjoy these blogs!

Student Blog: First Blog - Get to Know Me!

After a lifetime of performing onstage in dance recitals and school musicals, I have always wondered how the experience would be if I worked behind the scenes. Recently, I had the opportunity to do so at the dance recital of my former studio. I worked to ensure the show went on smoothly, and it was a very different experience than usual. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed my experience backstage and how it compared to being onstage.

Student Blog: Behind The Curtain: My Experience Backstage

The US Sun

AT&T is upping the prices of older unlimited wireless plans – many of which included free Max subscriptions. These plans can't currently be bought, but you might still be using one if you're an long-time customer. AT&T revealed the news in a blog post, warning that prices would rise...

AT&T reveals price rises of up to $20 a month in ‘crackdown’ on free HBO Max subscriptions – see if yours is on the list

Apartment Therapy

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I’m not sure how the TikTok algorithm works, but somehow it always seems to know what’s on my shopping list. Sometimes, it even tells me what I need before I know I need it. A few weeks ago, when the temperature was still sitting around 70℉, a tower fan started to pop up on my For You page. It’s come up dozens of times ever since, and in every video, the creators swear up and down that Dreo’s Nomad One Tower Fan is a total game-changer. One says they’ve been even getting “hotel sleep” ever since placing it in their bedroom, while another claims that it keeps them from sweating during the night.

The TikTok-Famous Fan That Will Replace Your AC (Over 60,000 Amazon Shoppers Bought It Last Month!)

Houston, TX

Alley’s holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol, is set to return this season! This holiday favorite promises a dazzling Christmas feast featuring the Alley's Resident Acting Company. New Resident Artist Amber D. Gray was the Associate Director for A Christmas Carol, originally adapted and directed by Rob Melrose, in 2022 and 2023. She will now direct the 2024 remount. Resident Acting Company member David Rainey returns as Ebenezer Scrooge for the eighth time at the Alley.

David Rainey to Return as Ebenezer Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre This Holiday Season

Staten Island, NY

Everyone will love this charming, upbeat musical adaptation of a literary classic. Mary Lennox is sent to live in England after her parents die in India. Misselthwaite Manor turns out to be a gloomy fortress. Her uncle is rarely home and his young son, Colin, never leaves his room, convinced he’s an incurable invalid. Mary discovers a strange walled garden that has been locked up for years. With the gardener’s apprentice, Dickon, a lad who can talk to the animals, Mary coaxes the garden back to life. The garden seems to have a wonderful, magical effect on all who come into it, allowing Mary to help restore Colin to health and a reunion with his father.

The Secret Garden at Spotlight Theatre Staten Island

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

More information on Kate Middleton’s diagnosis has come to light! On June 6, Prince William released a statement updating the world on his wife’s condition. According to several reports, Kate Middleton is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy and recovering well after her shocking cancer diagnosis. If you haven’t been following the royals and are unfamiliar with what’s happening with the Princess of Wales lately, we’ll break down all things Kate Middleton health-related for you below.

More Info on Kate Middleton's Diagnosis Has Come to Light!

Seattle, WA

SEATTLE - Amazon Prime Day is back, and the tenth-annual shopping event kicks off in just a few weeks. Amazon’s 10th Prime Day officially begins July 16 at 12:01 a.m. and runs all the way through July 17. Rapper and artist Megan Thee Stallion made a song and music video, "It’s Prime Day," announcing the date.

Amazon Prime Day 2024 announced, here are the savings coming in July

New York City, NY

Playwright/Actress Alaina Hammond adds producer to her credentials with Michael Hagins' immersive version of Sartre's NO EXIT, making her producer credits bi-coastal. Hammond has more than 50 original plays performed in New York for years. C.A.G.E. Theatre Company will present Matthew Tiemstra, Gigi Principe, Alaina Hammond & Charlotte Vaughn Raines...

Alaina Hammond Named Co-Producer of Upcoming Production of NO EXIT

Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

Germantown, MD

Echoes of the Unmappable by Jessica Valoris is an immersive testament to the sacred & courageous resistance of Black freedom-seeking ancestors. In a world where narratives of Juneteenth are often diluted or distorted, this installation seeks to re-center the practices of Black ancestors who reconceptualized what freedom meant in words, action, and in ways of being.

BlackRock Center For The Arts to Present ECHOES OF THE UNMAPPABLE By Jessica Valoris

CBS Philly

Let's keep this simple: A good smart home hub lets you control your home security equipment, smart appliances, video calls and more -- all from one place. It's a smart speaker that works with a voice-activated digital assistant (like Alexa or Google) and has a touchscreen display. Best home hub overall: Google Nest Hub MaxBest budget home hub: Amazon Echo Show 5Best value home hub: Amazon Echo Show 8Best large screen home hub: Amazon Echo Show 15Best home hub for high-quality audio: Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Generation)Best home hub with tablet functionality: Google Pixel TabletYou can ask your home hub questions; stream audio (music, audiobooks, or podcasts)...

The 6 best smart home hubs for 2024

June is here, and with it comes the anticipation of a new school year. Whether you’re gearing up for classes or enjoying a summer break, there’s always something exciting on the horizon. Personally, I’m feeling a mix of excitement and determination as I prepare for the upcoming semester.

Student Blog: Back to School

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

1 Lindsey Stirling and Sixthman Set 'Master of Tides Cruise'. NYC-born, LA-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Theo Kandel will release his debut album EATING & DRINKING & BEING IN LOVE, out September 20th via Nettwerk Music Group. He is also set to embark on a tour, including headline shows in New York, Decatur, Greenville, and Louisville, as well as a fall run with labelmate Jordy Searcy. Full list of dates here.

Theo Kandel to Release Debut Album 'EATING & DRINKING & BEING IN LOVE'; Shares Lead Single

Hoping to be unplugged and outside this Fourth of July without missing out on the best deals? Good news: Walmart has already been dropping savings across every category, and we're here to help you get the best bang for your buck before the fireworks even go off. For our What...

Walmart’s ‘July Fourth Blowout:’ Best deals, according to a tech expert

Washington, DC

On the eve of the 2016 presidential election, two sisters are forced to reassess their lives through a series of unexpected events in Luigi Laraia’s latest theatrical offering, "This Is my sister." A satirical and whacky exploration of personal and political upheaval, this brutal comedy promises to be a highlight of the 2024 Capital Fringe Festival.

THIS IS MY SISTER Comes to Capital Fringe in July

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

New Jersey State

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Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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Student Blog: DITL Summer Stock Theatre (Tech Week Version)

I’m so excited to share another DITL blog post! This time, it’s the tech week version! Since this was the first tech of the summer, it...

Student Blog: DITL Summer Stock Theatre (Tech Week Version)

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