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Justin Moore and Jaina Lee Ortiz with the National Symphony Orchestra - Dennis Haysbert, Alison Krauss, Christopher Jackson, Amber Riley, with General Colin Powell, Sam Elliott, Patti LaBelle, Gavin DeGraw, - All-Star Line-up Hosted by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise

All-Star Lineup for 30th Anniversary National Memorial Day Concert in DC

May 7, 2019 TRR News Television, Television News

PBS’s multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for a special 30th anniversary broadcast hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise. The 30th annual broadcast of the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT airs live on PBS Sunday, May 26, 2019, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m., before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.

Program to Be Broadcast Nationally on PBS Stations January 6, 2020 at 9 p.m.

Kennedy Center Announces 2019 Mark Twain Prize Recipient: Dave Chappelle

May 7, 2019 TRR News Arts & Entertainment

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 22nd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Dave Chappelle on Sunday, October 27, 2019 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, will be given at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy. The program will be broadcast on PBS stations on January 6, 2020. On-sale and ticketing information for this event will be available at a later date, and sponsorship packages for the Mark Twain Prize gala performance are on sale now.

Sessa announces Grandeza, A stunning debut album of Brazilian pop out June 4th on Boiled Records

Brazilian pop artist Sessa announces debut album and North American tour

May 7, 2019 TRR News Uncategorized

Grandeza points to new, more subtle directions for Brazilian pop—a deep, minimalist, almost insinuated use of the rich textures and rhythms that defined the songwriting history of Brazil—which Sessa now joins as one of the most promising new voices. Today, Sessa has shared the music video for “Flor do Real,” the album’s first single. Grandeza will be released in digital and vinyl formats on June 4, 2019 via Boiled Records and RISCO. Listen and pre-order HERE.

‘Pavarotti’ Premiere Screening Event Comes to Movie Theaters Nationwide on June 4, With a Special Introduction From Director Ron Howard

May 6, 2019 TRR News Movie News, Movies

Fathom Events will bring beloved entertainer Luciano Pavarotti’s story to movie theaters across the country on June 4 with a screening event designed to bring the life and performances of one of the great operatic voices to the masses. This exclusive screening will give audiences the first chance to experience the new documentary film “Pavarotti.” From his earliest beginnings to the very last days of his life, the Ron Howard-directed film follows the renowned singer over the course of his prolific career, revealing previously unknown details about the legendary tenor; and harnessing the incredible sounds and music from the man credited for bringing an “elite art form to the masses.” The June 4 event, which is the lead-up to the film’s North American theatrical release on June 7, includes a special introduction from Howard, in which he speaks to his unique role as director and personal connection to the project.

Acclaimed album Raise Vibration out Now!

Lenny Kravitz Extends World Tour In North America Kicking Off On August 21!

May 6, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

Extending a monumental two-year world tour, Lenny Kravitz returns to the road in North America on August 21st. He announces a month-long run across the continent, beginning in Vienna, VA at Wolf Trap, trekking through major markets coast-to-coast, and concluding in Los Angeles, CA at The Shrine Auditorium on September 21. Along the way, he will take the stage at the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York on August 27.

BBMAK Release New Single Today, Tour Begins 5/7

May 3, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

BBMAK, Mark Barry, Christian Burns and Stephen McNally who reunited in 2018 after a 15-year hiatus have revealed they will release a brand new album this August on Triple Jet Music with their first new single, “Bullet Train” out today. Click here to listen: http://smarturl.it/e7dwor and watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/kGmxv6wW9XU

HAMILTON Tickets on Sale Powered by TICKETMASTER Verified Fan Thursday, May 9th

May 1, 2019 TRR News Theatre, Theatre News

Producer Jeffrey Seller, Broadway Across America, and Hippodrome President, Ron Legler, announced today that tickets for HAMILTON will be available online through Ticketmaster Verified Fan®, at 10 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 9. Verified Fan is a new fan-facing technology from Ticketmaster that allows pre-registered fans to unlock access to tickets without competing against scalpers and bots.

Jonas Brothers announce first North American Headline Tour in nearly a decade at Capital One Arena August 15

May 1, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

After building overwhelming anticipation, GRAMMY® nominated multi platinum powerhouse trio–Jonas Brothers—announce the details for their 40-city Happiness Begins Tour this summer and fall with special guests Bebe Rexha and Jordan McGraw. The announcement coincides with the launch of the pre-order for the band’s highly anticipated comeback album Happiness Begins, as well as the launch of their official merch store online today.

TICKETS TO THE THREE-DAY COMEDY AND MUSIC FESTIVAL ARE ON SALE NOW AT WWW.CLUSTERFEST.COM

“Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest” Announces Casting for Live Reads of “Clueless” and “Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion”

April 30, 2019 TRR News Movie News, Movies

Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, Superfly, the founders of Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment, today announced the Live Read castings for cult hits Clueless and Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion at Clusterfest in San Francisco June 21-23. Wildly popular, the Live Reads are dramatic staged readings of popular movie scripts, and past performances have included Spice World, Planes Trains and Automobiles and Wayne’s World. This year they will reach new levels of hilarity with must-see ensemble casts putting their spin on two film favorites. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Clueless will star Issa Rae (Cher), Amanda Seales (Dionne), Ilana Glazer (Tai), Kumail Nanjiani, star of the upcoming film Stuber (Josh), Chris Redd (Murray) and others. Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion will feature drag queens Trixie Mattel (Romy), Katya Zamolodchikova (Michele) and San Francisco legend Peaches Christ (Heather) with supporting roles filled by Matteo Lane, Nicole Byer and more.

Norgren will stop at Black Cat on

Daniel Norgren Announces North American Tour for Fall 2019

April 30, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

Acclaimed Swedish songwriter Daniel Norgren has announced an upcoming North American Tour, in support of the new release Wooh Dang, out earlier this month on his own Superpuma Records. The tour will see Daniel and his band returning to Chicago, New York, Boston, Toronto, Minneapolis, Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles. As well as first-time stops in Louisville, Asheville, Nashville, Washington, D.C., Boulder, and at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion in Tennessee/Virginia. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 3rd at 10am local time. Norgren will stop at the Black Cat on September 25th!