Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities series will present “Pinkalicious, The Musical,” based on the bestselling book by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann, on Saturday, August 17, at 1 and 4 p.m. Produced by Vital Theatre Company, the one-hour production is appropriate for grades K-2. Tickets are $30. Audience...

Westport Country Playhouse Presents PINKALICIOUS, THE MUSICAL This August

The Capital Fringe Festival is a ten-day showcase of both new and established artists across dance, music, drama and comedy. The Fringe proudly does not screen for quality; anyone can apply and, space permitting, perform, whether they already have a strong reputation and can sell out a venue or are performing for the very first time.

Review: CAPITAL FRINGE FESTIVAL - Dance Highlights at Cafritz Hall And Delirium

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the Broadway star Anthony Wayne, best known for the hit Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical, in his concert “...Just Me. Anthony Wayne: Live” – on Monday, August 5 at 7:00 PM. His show is a behind-the-scenes, personal musical journey of the man behind the image. Wayne cracks himself open and takes the audience on a fun, intimate ride from his beginnings from a boy with a dream in Norfolk, Virginia, to singing on Broadway, to embodying the life of the late Disco singer Sylvester. This thrilling concert peels back the layers of “show” and unlocks his inspiring journey to “live free, love hard and laugh loud.” Enga Davis and AshtnMrtn are featured vocalists. The show is directed by Rufus Bonds, Jr., with music direction by Richard Baskin, Jr. Nia Blizzard serves as production stage manager. A livestream option is also available.

Anthony Wayne to Present Solo Show at The Green Room 42 in August

Virginia State

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The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Performances of Mama, a new work created and performed by Tony Award-winner and founder of The Broadway Advocacy Coalition, Britton Smith, and his funk liberation band Britton & The Sting, will begin tonight at The Amph, with the official opening set for tomorrow, Thursday, July 25. Mama will run on Little Island through Sunday, July 28. Simultaneously, Mx Justin Vivian Bond, the downtown cabaret legend and recent recipient of the first Judy Icon Award, will play five nights in the Glade, tonight through Sunday, July 28 on Little Island.

Britton & The Sting in MAMA & Justin Vivian Bond Begin Performances Tonight at Little Island

Join us in August at Playhouse on Park for a reading of the latest solo show from comedy icon, Lisa Lampanelli!. Lampanelli's previous appearance at Playhouse on Park in 2022, "Lisa Lampanelli: Big Fat Failure," helped drum up more than $11,000 for the theater. This summer, she hopes to raise funds and awareness for Playhouse on Park once again.

Playhouse on Park To Present LISA LAMPANELLI: IRRELEVANT!

Delta, MO

Memphis, MO

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Elvis Presley‘s Graceland home opened up for tours in 1982. The house remained unchanged from when the King of Rock and Roll resided in the Memphis estate from 1957 to 1977. However, per the family’s request, no tours of the private upstairs area were allowed. This mandate remained in effect as Lisa Marie Presley, Graceland’s …

Elvis Presley’s Graceland: Archivist Reveals if Secret Upstairs Area Will Ever Be Opened to Public

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Despite his storied career for his own music, Bob Dylan’s talents gifted artists with some of their most iconic hits. “All Along The Watchtower,” “Wagon Wheel,” “Make You Feel My Love” and countless others. However, in the 1973 Stealers Wheel song “Stuck in the Middle With You,” Dylan is paid credit where credit is not due.

Believe It or Not: “Stuck in the Middle With You” Belongs to Stealers Wheel, Not Bob Dylan

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The world premiere of Diary of a Ukrainian Madman or The Innocence of the Pangolins, a new comedy inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s classic Diary of a Madman by Ukrainian playwright and artist Liudmyla Tymoshenko, will open at the Finborough Theatre for a three week limited season on Tuesday, 13 August 2024 (Press Nights: Thursday, 15 August 2024 and Friday, 16 August 2024 at 7.30pm).

DIARY OF A UKRAINIAN MADMAN Comes to the Finborough Theatre

Head Trick Theatre’s captivating, well-acted production of Karel Čapek’s unsettling play, ‘R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots),’ tackles the age-old question, “What happens when machines outnumber humans?”. Written in 1920 and translated by David Wyllie, ‘R.U.R.’ imagines a future where robots do everything, leaving humans...

Review: R.U.R. (ROSSUM'S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS) at Head Trick Theatre

Robyn Hurder has taken to social media to share that she will be missing some upcoming performances of Chicago due to a hamstring injury. She is expected to return on August 6. "I don’t mark. It’s 150% or nothing. I don’t have a dimmer. The switch is either on or...

Robyn Hurder Will Miss Performances of CHICAGO Due to a Hamstring Injury

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After hitting the jackpot in the cruise ship's casino, one man was shocked by the prize he won. A recent TikTok video has gotten a lot of attention, showcasing a couple's unexpected windfall during a cruise vacation.

Cruise Passenger Wins Jackpot on Cruise and Gets $50k Cabin Upgrade

Edinburgh, IN

BWW caught up with Remi Jacques, Artistic Director and founder of Les Foutoukours, about bringing Super Second Rate to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. How did you first get involved in the world of circus?. Through a mix of encounters and related interests, life led me to the circus. My...

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In the melancholic shadow of yesternight, the world was bereft of a luminary, John Mayall, who departed this mortal coil on July 23rd, 2024. With a heavy heart, we pay homage to this titan of blues, whose life and music reverberate through the corridors of time, echoing like a somber requiem in the deepest chambers of the soul.

John Mayall: The Godfather's Final Melody

Queens, NY

Queens, New York - Conch Shell Productions Inc presents a workshop reading of a new play - "Captain Heaven America & The Evil Foreign Hell Demons" written by CSP Artist Collective member Petron B. on Thursday July 25th, 2024 at Flushing Town Hall in Flushing, Queens at 7pm. The reading will be followed by an audience feedback session.

Conch Shell Productions Will Host a Reading of New Play Written By Petron B. at Flushing Town Hall

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HUMAN ERROR to be Presented at Town Hall Theatre in August

Different points of view clash in Town Hall Theatre’s season opener, Human Error by Eric Pfeffinger. “This is such a smart choice to kick off the...

HUMAN ERROR to be Presented at Town Hall Theatre in August

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