Musical theatre

Moonbug Announces New Character Meekah To Join Blippi Universe

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Saturday, October 9, 2021
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"Meekah spreads joy and curiosity wherever she goes -- and couldn't have found a better best friend in Blippi," said Kaitlin Becker, the actor playing Meekah. "We're all excited for more fans of the show to see themselves reflected in a program they love so much."

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  • Meekah, played by Kaitlin Becker, joins the show as Blippi's best friend starting October 9, 2021
    NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Moonbug today announced that a new character is joining the Blippi universe named Meekah.
  • Meekah, played by actor Kaitlin Becker, is Blippi's cartwheel-loving and kind-hearted best friend who lives next door.
  • "Meekah spreads joy and curiosity wherever she goes -- and couldn't have found a better best friend in Blippi," said Kaitlin Becker, the actor playing Meekah.
  • "Blippi's stories are inclusive and universal, and Meekah is the perfect person to join him in that mission.

Folger names new Director of Programming & Artistic Director

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Saturday, August 21, 2021
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Karen Ann Daniels, director of the Mobile Unit at The Public Theater in New York City, has been named the Folger Shakespeare Library's Director of Programming and Artistic Director of Folger Theatre following a national search.

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  • Karen Ann Daniels, director of the Mobile Unit at The Public Theater in New York City, has been named the Folger Shakespeare Library's Director of Programming and Artistic Director of Folger Theatre following a national search.
  • I am so proud to join the Folger as it is uniquely positioned to fill that need."
  • "I'm delighted that Karen Ann Daniels is bringing her talents and experience to the Folger," says Folger Director Michael Witmore.
  • Daniels begins as the Folger's director of programming and Folger Theatre's artistic director in October 2021.

Tim Rice And Andrew Lloyd Webber's Revolutionary Album 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Special 50th Anniversary Editions Out September 17, 2021

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1970 concept double album, Jesus Christ Superstar, it has today been announced that a variety of special anniversary edition albums will be released September 17. This landmark release, which includes full cooperation from the creators Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, features an array of exclusive demos, commentaries, interviews and much more. 

Key Points: 
  • In 1970, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber released Jesus Christ Superstar as a concept double album.
  • As unknown names in musical theatre, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber were unable to find a producer willing to stage their ambitious idea for a religious-themed rock opera.
  • The special anniversary editions are a celebration of the original 1970 concept double album and its continued success spanning 50 years.
  • A tribute to an international phenomenon, these special 50th anniversary editions are the perfect way to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of "Jesus Christ Superstar."

Rent-A-Center Wins Comparably Award for Best Company for Career Growth

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCII) (Rent-A-Center or the Company), an industry-leading, omni-channel lease-to-own provider for the cash and credit constrained customer, has been ranked by Comparably as one of the top 25 large companies across North America for Best Career Growth.

Key Points: 
  • Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCII) (Rent-A-Center or the Company), an industry-leading, omni-channel lease-to-own provider for the cash and credit constrained customer, has been ranked by Comparably as one of the top 25 large companies across North America for Best Career Growth.
  • Comparably surveyed Rent-A-Center coworkers, who anonymously shared feedback on a combination of questions, providing a comprehensive view of what it is like to work for the company.
  • Our company is undergoing an extraordinary evolution, and our coworkers are focused on innovation, which is vital to our sustained success.
  • We are honored to receive the Best Company for Career Growth award as it demonstrates we are not just a job but a great place for a career, said Tran Taylor, EVP and CHRO of Rent-A-Center.

New Foundation Called "Catmosphere" is Launched to Raise Awareness of Big Cat Conservation

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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Her expertise in fundraising and organizing global events will support and help expand Panthera's comprehensive conservation efforts, so that, as a collective, they can secure a future for Big Cats.

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  • Her expertise in fundraising and organizing global events will support and help expand Panthera's comprehensive conservation efforts, so that, as a collective, they can secure a future for Big Cats.
  • Its campaigns and activations are launched to build momentum globally around Big Cat conservation.
  • "It forms a bridge between cat conservation, the environment, and active lifestyle, and brings together my own past experiences in campaign curation.
  • Launched in 2021, Catmosphere is a foundation created to activate innovative engagement and storytelling around Big Cat Conservation.

Zotos Professional Launches #MyHairGame Campaign with National Hair Creator Day

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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DARIEN, Conn., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Zotos Professional, part of Henkel's leading hair care professional unit, is kicking off their "My Hair Game" campaign with the first annual National Hair Creator Day on July 12, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • DARIEN, Conn., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Zotos Professional, part of Henkel's leading hair care professional unit, is kicking off their "My Hair Game" campaign with the first annual National Hair Creator Day on July 12, 2021.
  • The holiday celebrates "Hair Creators," Zotos Professional's highly creative self-stylists who enjoy expressing themselves through one of their most versatile, distinguishing, and visible features: their hair.
  • With the goal of bringing out everyone's inner Hair Creator, National Hair Creator Day gives participants an opportunity to showcase their hair styling skills by sharing their best looks in selfies or videos with the tag #MyHairGame on Zotos Professional's dedicated landing page or Instagram page.
  • National Hair Creator Day will mark the beginning of the "My Hair Game" campaign, developed in partnership with global brand experience agencies Sense and SocialQ , that encourages Hair Creators to "put their hair in the game" while doing good for kids and joining the Hair Creator community.

Opening Night Enterprises Seeks Investors for Broadway-Oriented TV Series

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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Opening Night Enterprises LLC (ONE) is seeking investors for an exciting new endeavor which begins with a reality television series titled Opening Night America.

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  • Opening Night Enterprises LLC (ONE) is seeking investors for an exciting new endeavor which begins with a reality television series titled Opening Night America.
  • This investment opportunity is unique, as it is offered to both accredited and non-accredited investors.
  • Dowling said revenues will be derived from the TV series that promotes the musicals, ticket sales for each regional production following the series and a variety of consumer products including music, future movies or television series.
  • Opening Night America is a new, investor-driven reality television concept celebrating the performing arts.

BlackRock Enriches Aladdin Platform's Derivatives Capabilities with Cassini Partnership

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) and Cassini Systems, a leading provider of pre- and post-trade margin and collateral analytics for derivatives markets, announced today that the two firms have entered into a strategic partnership to integrate Cassini analytics into BlackRock's Aladdin platform.

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  • NEW YORK, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) and Cassini Systems, a leading provider of pre- and post-trade margin and collateral analytics for derivatives markets, announced today that the two firms have entered into a strategic partnership to integrate Cassini analytics into BlackRock's Aladdin platform.
  • "We are excited to partner with Cassini to help clients more efficiently manage their margin by leveraging analytics at multiple points during the derivatives lifecycle," said Sudhir Nair, Head of the Aladdin Business at BlackRock.
  • "The combination of the Aladdin platform's derivatives capabilities with Cassini's margin analytics will enable our clients to best utilize their derivatives and collateral operating model on Aladdin."
  • The partnership builds on existing Aladdin derivatives capabilities to provide pre-trade margin comparison and collateral optimization.

BlackRock Enriches Aladdin Platform's Derivatives Capabilities with Cassini Partnership

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Musicals, Musical theatre, Finance, Aladdin, BlackRock, Financial markets, Cassini, Margin, Derivative

NEW YORK, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) and Cassini Systems, a leading provider of pre- and post-trade margin and collateral analytics for derivatives markets, announced today that the two firms have entered into a strategic partnership to integrate Cassini analytics into BlackRock's Aladdin platform.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) and Cassini Systems, a leading provider of pre- and post-trade margin and collateral analytics for derivatives markets, announced today that the two firms have entered into a strategic partnership to integrate Cassini analytics into BlackRock's Aladdin platform.
  • "We are excited to partner with Cassini to help clients more efficiently manage their margin by leveraging analytics at multiple points during the derivatives lifecycle," said Sudhir Nair, Head of the Aladdin Business at BlackRock.
  • "The combination of the Aladdin platform's derivatives capabilities with Cassini's margin analytics will enable our clients to best utilize their derivatives and collateral operating model on Aladdin."
  • The partnership builds on existing Aladdin derivatives capabilities to provide pre-trade margin comparison and collateral optimization.

Broadway Stars and Immersive Experience Highlight Give Kids The World Village's Black & White Gala September 18, 2021

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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KISSIMMEE, Fla., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cast members from the Broadway production of Hamilton and other shows will perform during Give Kids The World Village's (GKTW) annual Black & White Gala, scheduled to be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • KISSIMMEE, Fla., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cast members from the Broadway production of Hamilton and other shows will perform during Give Kids The World Village's (GKTW) annual Black & White Gala, scheduled to be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021.
  • Nik Walker (Hamilton, Ain't Too Proud, Motown the Musical), Joseph Morales (Hamilton, In The Heights), Jen Sese (Hamilton, Hair, Mamma Mia!
  • More than 1,500 guests are expected to attend the charity's signature fundraiser, with proceeds earmarked to create unforgettable experiences for wish families.
  • The Village is located at 210 S. Bass Road in Kissimmee.For Gala reservations and more information, visit www.gktw.org/gala .