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Mary McCormack Joins as Co-Host for 30th Anniversary National Memorial Day Concert in DC

May 16, 2019 TRR News Television, Television News

PBS’ NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT announced today that Tony-nominated actress and star of TV’s THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT, Mary McCormack will be joining Tony Award-winner and long-time concert host Joe Mantegna to co-host the multi-award winning live show for its 30th-anniversary broadcast, Sunday, May 26th. Also added to the lineup, AMERICAN IDOL Season 17 finalist Alyssa Raghu joins the show for a special performance of the “National Anthem.”

The Kennedy Center Presents HERstory, June 14-15

May 16, 2019 TRR News Theatre, Theatre News

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents a Kennedy Center co-commission, HERstory: Love Forever, Hip Hop. Long-time D.C. resident Goldie Patrick, revives the 90-minute production in a stroll down memory lane. First commissioned by the DC Hip Hop Theater Festival in 2005, HERstory is an examination of the often-erased role of women in Hip Hop. Presented as a part of the Hip Hop Culture season, HERstory: Love Forever, Hip Hop will run June 14–15, 2019 in the Family Theater.

GRAMMY Nominee DRAM headlined the inaugural event that highlighted the local music scene

Recording Academy hosts First Block Party for D.C. Chapter

May 11, 2019 TRR News Uncategorized

The Recording Academy Washington, D.C. Chapter hosted its first annual Block Party at the City Winery in Washington, D.C on May 10. The inaugural membership event celebrated the local music scene and united more than 200members of the Recording Academy Washington, D.C. Chapter for an evening of unforgettable performances by past GRAMMY nominee DRAM, Chaz French, Angelica Garcia, MAKUTA, Rare Essence, and Kevin Ross.

Alison Sudol (fka A Fine Frenzy) shares new single “The Runner” & announces new Moonlite EP & tour

May 10, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

A true artist in every sense of the word, Alison Sudol is an immensely talented actress, musician, and individual. She will be performing at the Rock & Roll Hotel Sept 25th!

FRENSHIP — June 6th at 9:30 Club

May 10, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

Platinum-selling duo FRENSHIP are bringing their Vacation headline tour to 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. on June 6th. With warm harmonies, dreamy synths, and high-energy showmanship by members James Sunderland and Brett Hite, FRENSHIP’s shows leave everyone feeling hopeful and joyful.

FRENSHIP’s tour coincides with the release of their debut full-length album Vacation which follows a series of singles including their 2016 global hit “Capsize” with Emily Warren that racked up more than 800+ million streams. Full of warm harmonies, propulsive melodies, spiraling synths and sonic complexity, Vacation features collaborations with Bastille and Yoke Lore and is an album about searching.

BANDA MS DE SERGIO LIZÁRRAGA to visit Capital One Arena Sept. 20

May 9, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

BANDA MS DE SERGIO LIZÁRRAGA has announced they will perform at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC on Sept. 20.

Essence releases Exclusive Sean “Diddy” Combs Audio

May 9, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

ESSENCE releases exclusive audio featuring media mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs from its recent ESSENCE May issue cover story interview with his friend and writer dream hampton.

Game of Thrones LIVE Concert Experience to Return for Fall 2019 North American Amphitheater Tour

May 9, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

The critically acclaimed Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience will return this fall for a 20-city amphitheater tour, bringing the music of Emmy® Award-winning Game of Thrones composer Ramin Djawadi to stunning new life at outdoor theatres across North America. As we say goodbye to one of the biggest shows and scores in television history, relive the greatest musical pieces and footage from all eight seasons in an immersive outdoor concert experience. Tickets for the tour will be available HERE starting Monday, May 13, 2019, at 10:00am local time and a full list of dates can be found below. Its coming to Jiffy Lube Live on September 15th!

American Voice Award Presented to U.S. Representative John Lewis (D-GA)

May 8, 2019 TRR News Theatre, Theatre News

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will present the American Voice Award to U.S. Representative John Lewis (D-GA) on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. the evening will include a cocktail reception in the Bank of America Lower Lobby with a seated dinner in the Molly Smith Study. Tazewell Thompson, playwright and director of Jubilee, will give remarks. Jubilee is inspired by the world-renowned a cappella African American ensemble born on the campus of Fisk University. Rep. Lewis is a graduate of Fisk University. The seated dinner will feature the presentation of the American Voice Award to U.S. Representative John Lewis.

Gender Inequality Just Met Its Match | The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Presents Desi Lydic: Abroad | Premieres May 13

May 8, 2019 TRR News Television, Television News

In her first one-hour special, The Daily Show’s Desi Lydic is setting out on a global expedition — exploring how and why the U.S. has fallen so far behind much of the world when it comes to women and education, economics, health and politics. The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Presents Desi Lydic: Abroad will premiere on Monday, May 13 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.