Saturday, January 17, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Kennedy Center hit with another cancelation after MAGA takeover by Inga Parkel

Historic performing arts center has faced a deluge of cancelations from artists amid Donald Trump’s controversial takeover

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 12:54PM

Dick Contino’s Blues by Trav S.D.

Having written about Tony Lovello, the Liberace of the Accordion just last month, it would be remiss of me to omit his principal competition in the industry, Dick Contino (1930-2017), whose …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:18PM
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Soul Rep Theatre

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:09AM
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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The Bookstore *** 1/2 by Barry Gordin

THE RESPITE By Alix Cohen January 17 2017: Fifty-something Carey (Janet Zaresh) has always had unerring instinct for what someone should read. There’s a kind of justice to her owning a b…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:36AM

Bug *** by Barry Gordin

By Samuel L. Leiter January 27, 2026: As the first-rate actress Carrie Coon (The White Lotus) can testify, theatre can be dangerous. Coon is currently starring as Agnes White in the Broadway…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:22AM

Piercing Warren Hull by Trav S.D.

Here’s a story of a man who was prominent in every entertainment medium of his day, the stage, movies, radio, and television, but today will be known only to hard-core show biz buffs: Warr…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:12AM
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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David Lynch lives on, plus the best movies in LA this week by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. This week The Times published its rankings of the 101 best Los…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:45AM
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Paging Noah Wyle? Meet the new chief doctor on ‘The Pitt’ by Tribune News Service

It’s the hottest TV show that isn’t about the steamy romance between hockey rivals.“The Pitt” returned earlier this month for its second season with a fresh gust of awards wind to pr…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:40AM

What to Stream: ‘The Smashing Machine,’ Louis Tomlinson, ‘The Beauty’ and Bruce Springsteen biopic by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Dwayne Johnson transforming into MMA pioneer Mark Kerr for “The Smashing Machine” and Louis Tomlinson releasing his third solo album are some of the new televisio…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:05AM

One-man (and woman) shows make big noises this week in CT arts by Christopher Arnott

Was there a New Year’s resolution in theater to slim down a little? The latest mainstage show at Yale Repertory Theatre has one single performer, and the musical opening this week at Playh…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. in CT. This free event draws thousands to learn and celebrate. by Pamela McLoughlin

“Spoken word poetry honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s remarkable skill as an orator..."

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:14AM

How a Play Skewering Modern Russia Evaded a Crackdown to Become a Hit by Ivan Nechepurenko

Everyone expected “The Kholops,” a drama exploring oppression, to be shut down soon after it opened in St. Petersburg. Instead, it is two years into a sold-out run.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:02AM

A ‘Weird, Wonderful’ Night at the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ by Vidhya Nagarajan and Sarah Bahr

City Winery’s 50th anniversary screening of the film encouraged some inventive dress up, including tributes to fan favorites like Rocky and Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:02AM
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Death Becomes Betsy: Backstage at Death Becomes Her With Betsy Wolfe, Episode 1: I See Betsy! by Jonah De Forest

Betsy Wolfe plays the mortality-defying diva Madeline Ashton in Death Becomes Her on Broadway. For six weeks, she’s taking us behind the velvet curtain at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, where…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:02AM
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Saturday, January 17, 2026 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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12 Broadway Shows to See With New Cast Members by Diep Tran

From RuPaul's Drag Race queens to returns of Broadway favorites, these shows are worth another visit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM

Adelaide Fringe appoints Tara MacLeod as Acting CEO for 2026 season

The post Adelaide Fringe appoints Tara MacLeod as Acting CEO for 2026 season appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:35AM

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