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Correction: A Musical About Self-Discovery Through Music | NYFA 2024 New Works Show “Paper Valley” to Stir Audiences this April

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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The show is part of the school’s long-standing “New Works Series” and is open to the public.

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  • The show is part of the school’s long-standing “New Works Series” and is open to the public.
  • The emotional journey follows Kate as she faces old memories, tough truths, and self-discovery through music.
  • The 2024 “New Works Series” is a long-standing series of original works created and performed by the New York City campus students of the NYFA Musical Theatre department.
  • For those interested in learning about studying musical theatre at NYFA, check out the school's degrees, programs, short-term workshops, and teens and kids camps on the musical theatre discipline page .

A Musical About Self-Discovery Through Music: NYFA 2024 New Works Show “Paper Valley” to Stir Audiences this April

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The show is part of the school’s long-standing “New Works Series” and is open to the public.

Key Points: 
  • The show is part of the school’s long-standing “New Works Series” and is open to the public.
  • The emotional journey follows Kate as she faces old memories, tough truths, and self-discovery through music.
  • The 2024 “New Works Series” is a long-standing series of original works created and performed by the New York City campus students of the NYFA Musical Theatre department.
  • For those interested in learning about studying musical theatre at NYFA, check out the school's degrees, programs, short-term workshops, and teens and kids camps on the musical theatre discipline page .

AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM AND CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCE FULL SCHEDULE FOR SECOND AMERICAN WRITERS FESTIVAL ON MAY 19

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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This year, the Festival is co-presented by the American Writers Museum (AWM) and Chicago Public Library (CPL), and will be held at the historic Harold Washington Library Center, located at 400 S. State St.

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  • This year, the Festival is co-presented by the American Writers Museum (AWM) and Chicago Public Library (CPL), and will be held at the historic Harold Washington Library Center, located at 400 S. State St.
  • The American Writers Festival aims to transcend the boundaries of a traditional book festival, showcasing the immense contributions made by writers of all genres and styles to American history, culture, and daily life.
  • Building upon the resounding success of the 2022 American Writers Festival , which attracted thousands of attendees to the Chicago Cultural Center and the American Writers Museum, this year's event promises to be even more exceptional.
  • "We are delighted to partner with the Chicago Public Library to bring back the American Writers Festival, a literary celebration that truly reflects the essence of America through its diverse and talented writers," said Carey Cranston, President of the American Writers Museum.

Celebrities Help Deliver Rousing Sendoff to 100 Teens During Disney Dreamers Academy Commencement Ceremony at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 100 teens at Walt Disney World Resort for Disney Dreamers Academy were treated to a rousing and heartfelt commencement ceremony Sunday, creating a magical ending to a week filled with inspiring empowerment sessions, cool career-related opportunities and tons of Disney fun.

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  • These workshops introduce the Disney Dreamers to diverse career paths within business, entertainment and sciences, including career opportunities within The Walt Disney Company.
  • In the 17 years since it launched at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Dreamers Academy has now inspired more than 1,600 students from across the country.
  • Graduates have gone on to become doctors, engineers, performing artists, entrepreneurs and more, and some have transitioned into mentors to the Disney Dreamers who followed them.
  • Regular updates about Disney Dreamers Academy are also available on social media at Facebook.com/DisneyDreamersAcademy and Instagram.com/disneydreamersacademy.

Bowie State Students in London See Myles Frost in MJ: The Musical UK

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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London, England, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- London – March 21, 2024 -- Twenty Bowie State students and faculty members are in London and had the opportunity to see Tony Award winner and Bowie State University alum Myles Frost star in MJ: The Musical UK at the Prince Edward Theater in the city's West End on Monday evening as part of a university sponsored week-long alternative spring break excursion.

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  • London, England, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- London – March 21, 2024 -- Twenty Bowie State students and faculty members are in London and had the opportunity to see Tony Award winner and Bowie State University alum Myles Frost star in MJ: The Musical UK at the Prince Edward Theater in the city's West End on Monday evening as part of a university sponsored week-long alternative spring break excursion.
  • "It was absolutely exhilarating for the students to see Myles on stage in London performing and demonstrating the reason his acting, singing and dancing skills are held in such high esteem," said Bowie State President Aminta Breaux.
  • In addition to seeing Myles Frost perform, students will also dedicate a day to community service with London non-profit Journey to Justice, visit Buckingham Palace and see the Crown Jewels.
  • "This trip epitomizes what experiential learning is all about and I'm grateful our students are able to participate," said Breaux.

Los Angeles and Orange County’s Theatre Week Returns to Celebrate the Performing Arts

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Theatre Week, the Los Angeles-area celebration of the performing arts spotlighting dynamic musicals, award-winning plays, and theatrical events happening throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, returns March 26 through April 14.

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  • Theatre Week, the Los Angeles-area celebration of the performing arts spotlighting dynamic musicals, award-winning plays, and theatrical events happening throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, returns March 26 through April 14.
  • With tickets starting at $20, Theatre Week will again allow Angelenos to experience high-caliber cultural performances at an accessible price.
  • "The performing arts play an essential role in our communities, uniting us through unforgettable in-person experiences," said Tracy Geltman, General Manager, TodayTix.
  • "Theatre Week is a great opportunity for folks to explore the arts scene.

National CineMedia (NCM) Launches New Offerings to Transform Cinema into a Modern, Full-Funnel Media Solution

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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In addition to these industry-firsts, NCM released the findings from its second attention study, reaffirming cinema as the number one platform for attention.

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  • In addition to these industry-firsts, NCM released the findings from its second attention study, reaffirming cinema as the number one platform for attention.
  • Programmatic: For the first time, media buyers can access real-time, data-driven trading of cinema ad inventory, bidding on available audiences during NCM’s show, Noovie®.
  • Notably, the Adelaide attention unit ratings analysis has already shown that cinema campaigns rank in the top 5% of all media.
  • Other recent editorial launches in The Noovie Show include “Religion of Sports” about inspirational athletes, and “Bowl’d Entrepreneurs” from One37PM.

Rising TV Star Dara Reneé, 'Shark Tank' Investor Daymond John, Hollywood Veteran Lance Gross and Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross Among the Celebrities Participating in Disney Dreamers Academy

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TV stars Daymond John, Dara Reneé, Lance Gross and Sanya Richards-Ross are among the celebrities lending their support to the 100 students taking part in the 17th annual Disney Dreamers Academy (April 3-7) at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

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  • Gross, an actor and model, had a career-defining lead role in the Tyler Perry hit show "House of Payne."
  • These workshops introduce Disney Dreamers to diverse career paths in business, entertainment and science, and the many other career opportunities within The Walt Disney Company.
  • The students and a parent or guardian enjoy an all-expenses paid trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida for the event.
  • In the years following, graduates have become storytellers, artists, engineers, innovators, journalists and more, and some have even become mentors to the Disney Dreamers who follow them.

The Jim Henson Company Partners with The Brad Simon Organization as the Exclusive Booking Agent for the First-Ever Fraggle Rock Live Touring Show

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new first-ever Fraggle Rock stage show is in development from The Jim Henson Company, with The Brad Simon Organization on board as the exclusive booking agent. Starring the characters of the beloved original Jim Henson series currently seen in the hit Emmy Award-winning Apple TV+ reboot, Fraggle Rock LIVE will feature the iconic Fraggles alongside all the favorite characters from the show, as well as new characters in a brand-new exciting, interactive, live musical adventure perfect for all ages!

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new first-ever Fraggle Rock stage show is in development from The Jim Henson Company, with The Brad Simon Organization on board as the exclusive booking agent.
  • "There is so much momentum behind creating the first-ever Fraggle Rock live show for families and fans!
  • said John Tartaglia, Creative Supervisor of Fraggle Rock for The Jim Henson Company.
  • The Brad Simon Organization is the exclusive booking agency for Fraggle Rock LIVE.

Tangier selected as the 2024 Global Host City of International Jazz Day

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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PARIS and WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 edition of International Jazz Day will be celebrated in more than 190 countries on April 30. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock are pleased to announce that the city of Tangier, Morocco will serve as the Global Host and will anchor the International Jazz Day programs around the world.

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  • PARIS and WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 edition of International Jazz Day will be celebrated in more than 190 countries on April 30.
  • UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock are pleased to announce that the city of Tangier, Morocco will serve as the Global Host and will anchor the International Jazz Day programs around the world.
  • "The designation of Tangier marks the first time a city on the African continent will host International Jazz Day, the world's largest and most significant celebration of jazz," said Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO.
  • The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz is the lead nonprofit organization charged with planning, promoting and producing International Jazz Day each year.