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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Kenny Ortega and Alan Menken revise ‘Newsies’ songs to encourage voting — with lots of cameos by Tribune News Service

Now is the time to seize the day — and vote. Such is the message of a timely and galvanizing "Newsies" short film from Broadway Votes, the national theater industry's nonpartisan get-out-t…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Man shot during filming of Atlanta rapper’s music video files lawsuit by Tribune News Service

ATLANTA — One of three men shot during the filming of a music video for Atlanta rapper Lil Baby at a northwest Atlanta shopping complex has sued the production, security and property compa…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, October 12, 2024

Michael Stipe gives rare performance in Athens at Kamala Harris event by Tribune News Service

ATHENS, Ga. — Juliana Hartley had a peak Athens experience on Thursday. The University of Georgia senior saw Michael Stipe, frontman of the band R.E.M. that famously formed here in the 198…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Scrapple Sculpting Contest brings swine artists to Philly market by Tribune News Service

PHILADELPHIA -- You may not be able to make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear, but on Thursday at Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market, sculptors made the Rocky statue, a Philly soft pretz…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, October 11, 2024

Combs, Church on Helene benefit: ‘We wish we didn’t have to be having this conversation’ by Tribune News Service

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In the grand scheme of things, fellow North Carolina natives and country music stars Luke Combs and Eric Church are happy to be co-headlining a concert at Bank of America…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

This week’s bestsellers from Publishers Weekly by Tribune News Service

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Oct. 5, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, October 10, 2024

Harry Partch’s priceless musical instruments return to San Diego after 33-year odyssey by Tribune News Service

SAN DIEGO — A treasure trove of unique musical instruments invented and built by pioneering composer Harry Partch between 1930 and 1972 were quietly returned to San Diego last week, ending…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:30AM

Justin Timberlake postpones world tour stop an hour before showtime due to injury by Tribune News Service

Justin Timberlake abruptly postponed his Tuesday night tour stop in Newark, New Jersey, because of an injury that he said "is preventing [him] from performing." Posting an apology about an h…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Family guide to new movie releases by Tribune News Service

'PIECE BY PIECE' Rated PG for language, some suggestive material and thematic elements. What it’s about: A documentary about musician, producer and fashion designer Pharrell Williams' life…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Tuesday, October 8, 2024

‘Bull Durham’ one of the most famous movies shot in NC. Tour the places it was filmed by Tribune News Service

“Bull Durham” ranks among the most famous movies filmed entirely in North Carolina. Well, almost entirely. Texas grabs a few short scenes. Ron Shelton’s 1988 classic is playing as a mu…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Marilyn Manson returns to tour after multiple rape allegations. Activists are furious by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — Outside the Honda Center in Anaheim in early September, a group of a dozen or so protesters shouted at black-clad Marilyn Manson fans as they filed into the arena. This was M…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, October 6, 2024

Yo-Yo Ma, Jon Bon Jovi to raise cash for Harris in final stretch by Tribune News Service

WASHINGTON — A slew of celebrities and politicians are set to raise cash for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign in the monthlong stretch before Election Day. Notable names such as ce…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, October 4, 2024

Wendy Williams says ‘it’s about time’ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces the music: ‘So horrible’ by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — Former daytime-talk staple Wendy Williams is no longer on air, but that hasn't stopped her from weighing in on one of the music industry's most damning scandals in recent yea…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

The Grammys should be decided by ‘relevant music people,’ says Recording Academy CEO by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — Two-thirds of the professional musicians who will decide the results of next year's Grammy Awards weren't members of the Recording Academy as recently as 2018. That's one of …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Red Bull’s US breaking champions crowned on Venice Beach by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — On the heels of its inclusion in the Paris Olympics, breaking has, for better or worse, been in the public discourse a lot lately. A much-used, and rightfully so, refrain tha…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, September 28, 2024

Rolling Stone declares ‘Purple Rain’ the greatest soundtrack album of all time by Tribune News Service

MINNEAPOLIS — The list-loving Rolling Stone cultural arbiters love them some “Purple Rain,” declaring that the 1984 Prince project is the greatest movie soundtrack album ever. In a lis…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, September 27, 2024

‘Megalopolis’ review: Francis Ford Coppola’s beautiful disaster by Tribune News Service

Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited “Megalopolis” is a beautiful mess. It’s a gorgeous-looking film, set in a futuristic version of New York inspired by Old Rome where the rooms are …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, September 25, 2024

What to stream: Catching up on recent movie, TV highlights by Tribune News Service

September has brought a variety of new releases on streaming services, but sometimes the best of the best can be hard to sift through. Whether you’re in the mood for a new film, series or …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Voter registration spikes in Minnesota following Taylor Swift’s endorsement by Tribune News Service

Thousands of Minnesotans have entered their voting era, registering in droves after the presidential debate and Taylor Swift’s Instagram post calling on her fans to turn out in the electio…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, September 21, 2024

Chester Bennington’s mother drags Linkin Park and its new singer: ‘I feel betrayed’ by Tribune News Service

The mother of late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington says she feels hurt and betrayed by the rap-rock band for launching its latest iteration without giving her a heads-up. “I feel b…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, September 15, 2024

Taylor Swift, a Berks County native, ignited a prepared Pennsylvania base when she endorsed Kamala Harris by Tribune News Service

PHILADELPHIA -- Swifties had already begun organizing for Vice President Kamala Harris en masse before their “Fearless” leader’s endorsement on Tuesday. Now their impact is poised to g…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, September 14, 2024

Garth Brooks announces final dates for residency on Las Vegas Strip by Tribune News Service

LAS VEGAS — It’s the concert production with “no rules,” but there is one requirement. It must end sometime. And March will be that time for “Garth Brooks/Plus One” at the Coloss…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, September 13, 2024

Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock and Al Pacino lead an all-star Beyond Fest lineup by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock will buckle up for a "Speed" reunion while Al Pacino will say hello with a "Scarface" tribute at this year's Beyond Fest, returning to Los Ang…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Tuesday, September 10, 2024

John Legend, while campaigning in Atlanta, says, ‘We are powerful, especially here in Georgia’ by Tribune News Service

ATLANTA — Ahead of his upcoming concert Monday evening in Atlanta, musician John Legend made a stop downtown to speak with voters about the importance of casting a ballot in this president…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, September 7, 2024

Macaulay Culkin headed to Detroit for ‘Home Alone’ screening, Q&A by Tribune News Service

DETROIT — Macaulay Culkin will be on hand at the Masonic Temple in Detroit in December for a screening of his 1990 holiday classic, "Home Alone," venue officials announced Friday. Tickets …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, September 6, 2024

Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll and Luke Combs to headline Stagecoach 2025 by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll and Luke Combs will headline 2025's Stagecoach country music festival, organizers announced Thursday, bringing together three superstar acts who each f…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Larry Ellison will control Paramount after deal, filing shows by Tribune News Service

Paramount Global, the parent of CBS, will be controlled by software billionaire Larry Ellison after a group led by his son David completes its purchase of the Redstone family’s interest in…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Move over, Michael Douglas. Michael Keaton wants to start using his real name by Tribune News Service

Michael Keaton. Michael Douglas. Michael Keaton Douglas? "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" star Michael Keaton wants to start using his birth name professionally. But he's not shedding the Keaton. H…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, September 1, 2024

Controversial Trump biopic ‘The Apprentice’ lands US release date before election day by Tribune News Service

Here is one October surprise you can put on your calendar now: The Donald Trump biopic "The Apprentice," which set tongues wagging when it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, has s…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

What we know about the new ‘The Sopranos’ documentary by Tribune News Service

PHILADELPHIA — Get out the gabagool: After 25 years of topping lists of the best television shows of all time, "The Sopranos" is getting another spotlight. Premiering on HBO Sept. 7, "Wise…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, August 30, 2024

Mae Whitman welcomes a baby boy and names him after her ‘Parenthood’ co-star by Tribune News Service

"Parenthood" alum Mae Whitman is now a real-life parent. The actor announced Wednesday that she recently gave birth to her first child, whom she named after her NBC co-star and on-screen bro…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic