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'Miss Kitty Litter' reading to children during a 'Drag Queen Story Hour' at the Austin Public Library in Austin, Texas. | Courtesy of Mass Resistance A new survey suggests that a strong majority of American adults, including most parents of…

Christine Andreas - The SingerWhat we see in nightclubs around the world is a patchwork of genres that make up the cabaret and concert industry. There are influences from the worlds of jazz and blues, there are musical comedy shows, drag…

Frankenmuth is about to go down in Michigan state history.According to Yahoo! News, the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth will expand its current indoor water park and family entertainment center by 100,000 square feet, making it the…

As The Phantom of the OperaWith Broadway's time coming to an end, it has once again become one of the city's most popular tickets, with patrons flocking to the Majestic Theater to see Hal Prince's iconic original production one last time.…

A magical roster of international music, dance, legendary recording artists, and family holiday cheer make for a most remarkable holiday season at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Celebrate all month, starting December 4 with every…

Robert Siegel's latest series is coming to Hulu this week.On Tuesday, November 22, the streaming service will release the first two episodes of Welcome to Chippendales, a drama series starring Kumail Nanjiani as Chippendales founder Steve…

Doha: The ultra-luxury Raffles Doha and the luxurious Fairmont Doha – heralding the entry of the ambitious Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brands into Qatar – are now open exclusively to guests of the FIFA…

It's easy to forget that Michael Feinstein is a great artist. It's easy to forget because he does so many other things that come to mind. His work as a musicologist documenting, rescuing, restoring and preserving the catalog of The Great…

Buckle up, revelers, there's a new place in town making waves for two things in particular: swanky private karaoke rooms and premium oysters. Until recently, Vancouver was in dire need of establishments offering karaoke in private rooms -…

Since moving to Chicagoland in the 1980s, I've read the daily newspapers cover to…

A section of Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy's famously long and complicated masterpiece 'War and Peace' might seem like an unlikely source for a Broadway musical, but 'Natasha, Peter and the Great Comet of 1812' doesn't. is no ordinary…

One-of-a-kind package includes exclusive F1® and resort access during the inaugural Las Vegas race$100,000 of each package will benefit the philanthropic efforts of Las VegasLA VEGAS, November 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Formula 1® (F1) and…

Adams has also used this great platform to discuss his recovery from addiction and bring attention to his two mental health charities: Sporting Chance and SIX MHS. Unlike some politician whose motives for joining a reality show are…

The construction works of the Bahir Dar International Stadium are expected to be finalized at a cost of one billion birr in one year. The Amhara region will cover 70% of the cost, while the rest will be covered by Midroc Ethiopia.The…

Car title loans are a powerful financial solution for people who need cash fast. However, you need to know the basics before going ahead with applying for a car title loan to ensure you get the most out of…

At a meeting of the French bishops' conference, a letter from Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard was read aloud, in which the cardinal admitted he had 'behaved in a reprehensible manner' with a young girl of 14 years, adding: “My behavior…

"We've had this date from the start." That was me, as the 54 Below announcer kicked off THE BRASS MENAGERIE, Amy Jo Jackson's award-winning cabaret piece that has taken Manhattan by storm in recent years. This most original and compelling…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Voters in Missouri will decide on Tuesday whether recreational marijuana should be legal for those 21 and older. In addition to bringing more jobs to the state, Amendment 3, if approved, is expected to bring…

Regina Victor at Queer Poetry Night at the Clark Cabaret & Bar at the Diversionary Theatre. Photo credit: Peggy Ryan The Diversionary Theatre's new cabaret space will feature an open mic night, storytelling slam and more in…

It's been a very exciting year on the football field for many of South Dakota's high school teams and it will culminate with some of them having a shot at winning a state championship next weekend.All South Dakota High School Football State…

Why wouldn't I qualify for a car title loan? There are two main requirements for a car title loan: First, applicants must have a certain amount of positive equity in their vehicle to borrow. Second, an applicant must demonstrate that…

The Empire undresses - the unauthorized Star Wars™ slapstick parody will have a limited engagement at the Montalbán Theatre, 1615 Vine Street, Hollywood from November 19 (press opening November 30). Tickets are available at…

Personal Loan Vs. Auto Loan: The Difference Explained Many people dream of having a car. If you are also considering buying a car and need direct deposit loans in minutes, you may want professional advice on which loan option will best…

Recently, I was in a nightclub (one of the biggest) to see a performance by a cabaret artist (one of the biggest), and it was a memorable evening... more than a title. Everywhere you looked there was a show business notable, a celebrity, a…

No words can ever do justice to the uniqueness of Father Marius Zerafa, OP. His spirit was renowned and his personality filled the rooms with the light and love he embodied so warmly. It's no surprise that he regularly replies "If I got…

The closing of the Trocadero Theater more than three years ago was a dark day for live music in Philadelphia, which lost a venue treasured for its lackluster character and storied past. The building at 1003 Arch St. in Chinatown, built in…

Fewer and fewer households are turning to predatory financial services and more are accessing banking services. But that progress could already be under threat.…

Bay Area Cabaret opens its 22-23 season with a rare lineup choice - post-modern diva Meow Meow, the alter ego of Melissa Madden Grey. Unusual in this modern cabaret Meow Meow which chooses a 20th century Weimar style that challenges and…

First-look images and drone footage of Dubai's new Atlantis The Royal hotel have been revealed ahead of the opening of bookings for stays on Monday.The resort sits on the Palm Jumeirah archipelago of man-made islands and has an eye-catching…

There was no respite from the Strictly costume box on Saturday night, but at least this week's Halloween special was mostly gory in all the right ways - unlike the sheer horror that was the BBC 100 Celebration. New National Treasure Tony…

November at the Cowichan Performing Arts Center kicks off with three intimate cabaret shows, where the audience sits on the stage with the performers. The first is Qairo on Tuesday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. Qairo combines music and…

This article is compiled from Sedalia Police Department reports.On Sunday evening, officers were dispatched to the area of ​​South Grand Avenue and West Main Street in reference to a hit-and-run accident. When officers arrived, they spoke…

African-American woman, Ashley Massengill showed off the impressive exterior and interior of her stunning mansionThe Texas-based entrepreneur revealed that her residence has seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, three kitchens and…

Mariano's Grocery Store in Crystal Lake sold for $36 million earlier this month, a move that Mayor Haig Haleblian says speaks to both the value of large retailers and the booming city corridor. road 14 in the city.Jason Maier, senior…

Jarrod Bennett sings "Over the Rainbow" in JUDY. Photo by Michael Key. Judy Garland may have left us to cross the rainbow, but her star has never faded. The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC (GMCW) exemplified the legend's influence…

The Astor Theater is set to throw an exciting Halloween party with the cast of Dirty Cabaret on stage on Saturday October 29th. Perform everyone's favorite songs The Rocky Horror Picture ShowMeatloaf, Amy Winehouse and so many more,…

It is disconcerting to realize that Hanya Yanagihara's best-selling novel A little life came out over seven years ago, given the ironclad grip it maintains on the culture. A 750-page epic about pain, friendship, the evolution of…

The Cuban Tourist Board hosted nearly 200 travel advisors and industry executives on Thursday evening (October 20) at Palace of Weddings and Congresses of Treport in Toronto to update the industry on a "new and better Cuba".…

OWhen Jane Fonda was preparing for the galactic striptease that opens the 1968 sci-fi fantasy Barbarelle, she satisfied herself with vodka. She was so terrified that she made sure she was completely drunk before the cameras started…

Do you want to travel internationally but the price is too high? Courtney Dodson, Co-Chair of the Danville…

Georgetown Palace Theater Cabaret (photo by Andy Sharp)…

Behind every great work of art there is always a story. As Florida Orchestra Music Director Michael Francis explains, the facts and legends of Igor Stravinsky The Rite of Spring - the orchestra is performing the piece this…

Bangalore, Karnataka, India: In his 14e edition of the Healthcare Excellence Awards, the Federation of Indian…

Demi Moore has been an actress for over four decades now. Over a highly decorated career, she enjoyed a mixed bag of great roles, as well as some that weren't as notable. Some of his less distinguished gigs include movies like!-->!-->!-->…

What a hug Caper Byron Bay Food and Culture Festival infiltrates Brunswick Picture House for three days during the inaugural festival of From Friday 11 to Sunday 13 November with dinner and show in the evening and Yum Cha restaurant and…

In a recent press release, the Attorney General of Pennsylvania announced that settlements had been reached with lenders in Delaware and Florida that allegedly provided loan sharking to residents of Pennsylvania. Seemingly in support of…

Blood Manor is a 10,000 square foot, 19 year old haunted house attraction with themed rooms and a maze of passageways located in midtown Manhattan.Photo: Advertising on Union SquareBeing chased by a chainsaw doesn't sound like fun, but for…

"You stole my baby's name!" Charlotte York exclaimed to her former friend Laney during a memorable episode of sex and the city Season 1. Charlotte (Kristin Davis) traveled to the suburbs with friends Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah…

Arlene Larsen sells costumes, decorated flower pots and more DAVE MASON / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOSArlene Larsen holds one of the Christmas decorations she's selling this weekend at the Magic Castle Cabaret in Montecito. During her long…

UruguayAn Albion ballboy has fallen into the entry hole the players come out of at the famed Estadio Centenario. Despite the scary scene, the young man is fine.By Kelvin LoyolaOctober 14, 2022 3:17 p.m. EDT October 14, 2022 3:17 p.m. EDT© !-->!-->…

Step into Makaya McCraven's house and you'll know you're in a musician's house. There is a double bass and a piano near the door. In the living room, where some people might put a TV, there is a paper clip."I have random trumpets and…

ST. LOUIS — A Missouri state employee has been charged with three federal felonies and accused of using her spot to send about $140,500 in unearned unemployment benefits to associates, family members and others people. According to…

UNLESS I was dreaming, last night Falklands veteran Simon Weston and his wife Lucy were filming the Bee Gees' How Deep Is Your Love under a bungee jigging crane. More than 140 feet above them, Denise Welch and her husband Lincoln Townley…

They say a writer should write what he knows. This hasn't been advice singer-songwriter Meg Flather has needed to hear for some time now; the songs that award-winning pens always come from a personal place, as evidenced last year with the…

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What's new The monsters are back. Downtown is ready for Halloween, with orange pumpkin lanterns already adorning the trees around town and a definite autumnal chill in the air. As per usual, Halloween in town will turn our…

FORT LEE - Before Hollywood, there was Fort Lee, New Jersey.Recognizing the county borough of Bergen as the true birthplace of the modern film industry, a new attraction is set to open in October along Main Street."This is where people will…

New Cabaret production and Prologue Company footage has been revealed. The Prologue Company is instrumental in creating the musical's pre-show experience at the Kit Kat Club in the West End, immersing audiences in 1930s Berlin through…

Hockey season returns to Ford Center when the Evansville Thunderbolts begin their march to a Southern Professional Hockey League championship by hosting the Knoxville, Tennessee Ice Bears on Saturday, October 22. The game will not only be…

Room with a view of Mount Fuji at the Fuji Speedway Hotel.…

STRICTLY Come Dancing's Richie Anderson broke down in tears as the second star kicked out of the show. This came after losing in a tense dance to Fleur East. Earlier in the results, fans were in shock as favorite Fleur was even in the dance…

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. left, is introduced by Rep. Christine Chandler Friday afternoon at a get-together event for the governor's campaign at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op attended by about 100 people. Photo courtesy DPLA…

This exhibition becomes more and more curious. A new "art and bar experience" in New York promises to send guests down the rabbit hole in its 26,000 square foot display. From Catching Flights, the production…

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - In today's Gulf Coast Spotlight, we feature Mobile native Kathryn Morgan. Morgan is a professional ballet dancer who has performed on some of the biggest stages from New York to Miami and beyond.She's back home this…

By: Pat Murphy October 7, 2022 A federal judge has ruled that a Worcester nightclub…

Hedonists unite! What good is it to be alone in your room this weekend when Virginia Wesleyan University performs "Cabaret," the heady musical that crowned the careers of Joel Gray as the ogling emcee and Liza Minnelli as the lithesome…

Penn & Teller have been a staple of the Las Vegas entertainment scene for nearly 30 years. And they've actually been together longer than that, since the late '70s. They performed their first show together at a…

Last week, the CFPB released a “Special Edition on Student Loan Servicing” from Oversight Highlights. In this blog post, we highlight a stealthy expansion of oversight jurisdiction and focus on CFPB findings in two key areas: Transcript…

A toddler's reaction to seeing Mufasa die in Disney's The Lion King again traumatizes the Internet.In a viral video shared on TikTok, 2-year-old Rory sits in her cosmic pajamas, a spoon clutched in one hand and the other hand tightly…

Alysha Umphress didn't hesitate to bring an array of theatrics to the stage in AND THINGS... LIKE THIS at Joe's Pub last night. Four costume changes, videos edited by Jake Wilson, multiple medleys arranged by Joshua Stephen Kartes, Joel…

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Watching Paul McCartney headline at Glastonbury this summer reminded me that longevity is somehow seen as an important marker of cultural value. We value the timeless and perhaps that is where the problem lies, as working class culture has…

At least 174 people have been killed and 180 injured in a stampede and riot at a soccer match in Indonesia, officials said on Sunday, in one of the world's worst stadium disasters. When frustrated fans of the losing home team stormed…

Chippendales is a men's stripping revolution that arose in the 1980s and was founded by Somen "Steve" Banerjee. Using the tide of feminism, he established a stripper empire to earn a ton of money using the advantage of female fantasies.…

Green Room 42 will once again welcome Michael Anthony Theatrical to its stage with its new Halloween season, with performances on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22, both at 9:30 p.m.Michael Anthony Theatrical presents his latest…

"It's a stain on the US government," Hosseini told Reuters. CIA spokeswoman Tammy Kupperman Thorp declined to comment on Hosseini, the cases of other captured Iranians or any aspect of how the agency conducts its operations. But she said…

Mid Road don't worry darling comes an unsettling party scene in an already unsettling film: a cult Chris Pine is on stage, riling up a crowd of tuxedoed company men and forcing Harry Styles to tap dance like a trained ape, while the Alice…

For four nights only, the Cotuit Arts Center will present The World Goes' Round, a musical revue featuring the songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb. The show will take place on the main stage from October 20 to 23, with performances Thursday,…

The Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) and the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) have filed a joint petition with the CFPB that urges the Bureau to engage in developing rules to define the biggest players in the personal loan market.…

Sacheen Littlefeather holding Marlon Brando's statement at the 1973 Oscars.Photograph by Hulton Archive/Getty In the annals of astonishing Oscar moments - the streak, the slap, the wrap confusion - nothing is more mind-blowing than what…