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ABC Announces the Cast of Celebrity Kids for DANCING WITH THE STARS: JUNIORS Photo ABC Announces the Cast of Celebrity Kids for DANCING WITH THE STARS: JUNIORS
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 26, 2018

“Dancing with the Stars: Juniors” welcomes 12 celebrity kids and professional junior ballroom dancers to the ballroom floor. The youngest cast ever is sparkling up their wardrobe, breaking in their dancing shoes and readying themselves for what will be an unforgettable journey. The competition begin...


Main Street Theater to Stage AKEELAH AND THE BEE Photo Main Street Theater to Stage AKEELAH AND THE BEE
by Julie Musbach - October 13, 2017

Main Street Theater (MST) presents Akeelah and the Bee, based on the screenplay by Doug Atchison and adapted for the stage by Cheryl L. West....


REVIEW: v Is Absolutely Hilarious And Touchingly Insightful Photo REVIEW: v Is Absolutely Hilarious And Touchingly Insightful
by Jade Kops - September 17, 2023

Brilliantly funny, William Finn (Music and Lyrics) and Rachel Sheinkin’s (Book) THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is presented by the new generation of musical theatre stars under Dash Kruck’s insightful direction....


All Eight Scripps National Spelling Bee Champions Will Appear on LIVE WITH KELLY AND Photo All Eight Scripps National Spelling Bee Champions Will Appear on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN 6/3
by Tori Hartshorn - May 31, 2019

On Monday, June 3, not one but all eight winners of the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee will join Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest for some post-competition fun on “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” their first in-studio interview. This year's event became an unprecedented and impressive display of academic...


PICKLER & BEN Returns for Second Season on September 17th Photo PICKLER & BEN Returns for Second Season on September 17th
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 06, 2018

Emmy-nominated daytime talk show “Pickler & Ben” returns for its second season on September 17th. The show is quickly becoming a household name and will be distributed in 175 markets – a 483% increase over the 30 markets at the launch of season one. (View the complete and most up-to-date list of mar...


BWW Review: Don't Miss THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Presented by the Ma Photo BWW Review: Don't Miss THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Presented by the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall
by Peter Nason - July 09, 2021

A talented young cast, led by the incredible Lindsey Fabian, brings this SPELLING BEE to life!...


Brush Up On Your Phonics: THE BUZZR BEE Is Back! Photo Brush Up On Your Phonics: THE BUZZR BEE Is Back!
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2019

This Memorial Day, BUZZR looks back to a time before spell check. Catch the second annual BUZZR Bee , which is a full week of fun, highlighting some of the best (or perhaps worst) Match Game misspellings in game show history....


Kravis Center Honors James Drayton During 16th Annual African-American Film Festival Photo Kravis Center Honors James Drayton During 16th Annual African-American Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2022

Three award-winning films, a dynamic host and the honoring of a local legend will be a part of this year's ArtSmart Continuing Arts Education Series' 16th Annual African-American Film Festival (AAFF) at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. ...


LAYT Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Photo LAYT Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by A.A. Cristi - June 21, 2019

Los Altos Youth Theatre proudly presents its summer musical production, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, featuring an age-appropriate cast, including three adults. Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, this show has charmed audiences across the country with its effor...


Scripps National Spelling Bee To Welcome 516 Spellers To Compete In 2018 National Fin Photo Scripps National Spelling Bee To Welcome 516 Spellers To Compete In 2018 National Finals
by Macon Prickett - May 22, 2018

More than 500 spellers will have a chance to compete for the title of Champion at the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee, to be held in National Harbor, Maryland, May 29-31....


BWW Review: AKEELAH AND THE BEE at Open Stage Of Harrisburg Photo BWW Review: AKEELAH AND THE BEE at Open Stage Of Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - February 17, 2018

Akeelah and the Bee was first seen on the big screen in 2006. Written and directed by Doug Atchison, the film follows the journey of a young girl, Akeelah Anderson, who overcomes a variety of challenges to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The film was adapted for the stage by playwr...


THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Comes to the Hatbox Photo THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Comes to the Hatbox
by Stephi Wild - July 06, 2019

The hilarious musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be presented at Hatbox Theatre from July 18th through 28th. Performances will run for two weeks only on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for members, seniors and ...


New Documentaries Coming Soon to Netflix Photo New Documentaries Coming Soon to Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 13, 2020

Whether you like tales of social justice, natural history, close-ups of heroes who were ahead of their time, true crime, or something that's #strangerthanfiction - our upcoming slate will give our members amazing stories they can't find anywhere else. Over 147 million households have chosen to watch...


BWW Review: AKEELAH AND THE BEE at Children's Theatre Photo BWW Review: AKEELAH AND THE BEE at Children's Theatre
by Vickie Evans - February 07, 2020

Akeelah and the Bee is a family-fun production that highlights an 11-year old African-American girl's journey of surviving the inner-city challenges of the Chicago projects to her acrimonious success as a finalist/winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.  The stage adaptation remained true to th...


Scripps TV Markets to Broadcast the 65th Annual Scripps Howard Awards Photo Scripps TV Markets to Broadcast the 65th Annual Scripps Howard Awards
by Macon Prickett - May 07, 2018

To celebrate the role of journalism in creating a better-informed world, the 65th Annual Scripps Howard Awards will be broadcast in Scripps' 24 local television markets this spring....


Scripps Shareholders Elect All Three Scripps Nominees As Directors At 2018 Annual Mee Photo Scripps Shareholders Elect All Three Scripps Nominees As Directors At 2018 Annual Meeting
by Macon Prickett - May 10, 2018

A preliminary vote count shows that Class A shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) have elected all three of Scripps' Class A nominees as directors to the company's board: Lauren R. Fine, Roger L. Ogden and Kim Williams....


PlayMakers Repertory Company Has Announced Their 2020/21 Season ALL TOO HUMAN: THE AR Photo PlayMakers Repertory Company Has Announced Their 2020/21 Season ALL TOO HUMAN: THE ART OF COMEDY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 19, 2020

PlayMakers Repertory Company has announced its 2020/21 Season, All Too Human: The Art of Comedy. The season features nine productions that explore the gamut of human experience showcased in comedies both classic and new. The PlayMakers Mainstage season will feature a tribe of loving, zany Southern b...


Chris Harrison to Host VOLCANO LIVE! WITH NIK WALLENDA Photo Chris Harrison to Host VOLCANO LIVE! WITH NIK WALLENDA
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 21, 2020

ABC and dick clark productions announced today that Chris Harrison, host of ABC's hit “The Bachelor” franchise will trade roses for adrenaline as the official host of “Volcano Live! with Nik Wallenda,” along with television personality and ESPN anchor Sage Steele, who will serve as co-host. ...


Children's Theatre Of Charlotte Announces 2019-2020 Season Photo Children's Theatre Of Charlotte Announces 2019-2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2019

Come to the place where dreams are born, and no one ever truly grows up - Children's Theatre of Charlotte....


Segun Oduolowu Joins THE LIST As Co-Host Photo Segun Oduolowu Joins THE LIST As Co-Host
by Macon Prickett - April 26, 2018

Journalist and actor Segun Oduolowu will bring his high-energy entertainment reporting to the daily newsmagazine 'The List' as co-host beginning Monday, April 30. The nationally syndicated show is produced by The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP)....


The Coterie's 44th Season Features Plays, Musicals, Premieres and Fresh Takes on Fami Photo The Coterie's 44th Season Features Plays, Musicals, Premieres and Fresh Takes on Family Classics
by A.A. Cristi - August 24, 2022

Nationally-recognized as one of the nation's leading producers of new works of theatre for young people and their families, The Coterie Theatre announces its 44th Season will entertain, engage, and serve as memorable experiences that all generations of the family can share. ...


Kravis Center Announces 2020-2021 Season of Concerts, Comedy, Dance and Broadway Photo Kravis Center Announces 2020-2021 Season of Concerts, Comedy, Dance and Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 31, 2020

With a line-up that features world-class artists in music, dance, comedy, top-touring Broadway hits and more, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts continues its tradition of offering a diverse season with something for everyone....


Gold Medal Gymnast And 'Me Too' Leader Aly Raisman To Speak At CBI In Boca Raton Photo Gold Medal Gymnast And 'Me Too' Leader Aly Raisman To Speak At CBI In Boca Raton
by Stephi Wild - October 17, 2018

This November 8th at 7 p.m., Congregation B'nai Israel (CBI) will be painting Boca Raton gold....


The Linda Lindas to Perform at Scripps National Spelling Bee Photo The Linda Lindas to Perform at Scripps National Spelling Bee
by Michael Major - May 25, 2023

Next week, 231 spellers will descend on the Washington D.C. area to compete for the Scripps Cup in four segments of competition May 30-June 1. Cheering them on with their brand of Southern California punk rock are The Linda Lindas, who will perform during the iconic competition’s Opening Cermony on ...


BWW Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at White Photo BWW Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at White
by Alan Portner - February 09, 2018

This community theatre production co-directed by Zach Faust and Steven Eubank both cooks and works. The actors have made these characters their own....







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