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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.

MULTI-MEDIA LIFESTYLE COMPANY, xoNECOLE ANNOUNCES ITS INAUGURAL ITGIRL 100 LIST POWERED BY HYUNDAI

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- xoNecole, the leading digital lifestyle brand for Millennial and Gen-Z women of color, announced Friday its 2024 inaugural ItGirl 100 List. Powered by Hyundai, the ItGirl List celebrates 100 Genzennial women who are bold, unapologetic, and aren't afraid to pull up their seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, under the mantra that every girl has an "It" factor. The complete list can be viewed at: www.https://www.xonecole.com/itgirl100.

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  • NEW YORK, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- xoNecole , the leading digital lifestyle brand for Millennial and Gen-Z women of color, announced Friday its 2024 inaugural ItGirl 100 List.
  • Powered by Hyundai, the ItGirl List celebrates 100 Genzennial women who are bold, unapologetic, and aren't afraid to pull up their seats to the table.
  • To complement the ItGirl 100 list, xoNecole and Hyundai have created "It Girl In Motion," an original short-form video series.
  • "We're thrilled to partner with xoNecole in celebrating the remarkable achievements of the ItGirl 100 honorees," said Erik Thomas, director of experiential marketing, Hyundai Motor America.

Award-Winning, Chicago-Based Spoltz Productions Releases Trailer For New Film Moving In

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Moving In: A Modern Musical " is the perfect blend of a crazy story, with sexy imagery, and cool music to keep you entertained to the end.

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  • Moving In: A Modern Musical " is the perfect blend of a crazy story, with sexy imagery, and cool music to keep you entertained to the end.
  • One of the brilliant gems within Moving In is the telenovela within the film titled "Basic Bitches" starring Bella DeBalle, Avery Cole, and Angel Lopez.
  • Moving In is almost a "homecoming" for Spoltz Productions ; you'll see familiar faces from their first musical film Good Enough such as Michael Oilar, Beka, and Rhashad Washington.
  • For more details and to stay up to date with the progress of Moving In: A Modern Musical , follow @MovingInTheMusical.

New York Film Academy Musical Theatre Students to Give an Unforgettable Performance in the Musical "[title of show]"

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Additionally, musical theatre is offered as a concentration as part of the NYFA's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Media .

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  • Additionally, musical theatre is offered as a concentration as part of the NYFA's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Media .
  • Originally published as a book, “[title of show]” was written by Hunter Bell and adapted for the stage by Jeff Bowen.
  • The 90-minute musical follows the story of Jeff and Hunter, two writers who learn of a new musical theatre festival with a fast-approaching deadline.
  • “Our musical theatre students never cease to amaze me with their commitment to our productions - and “[title of show]’ is no exception.

MAC Boys Entertainment (MBE) Presents, in Partnership with Orlando Family Stage, New Original Work "Belladonna: The Musical"

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Belladonna: The Musical", an innovative, original work set to make its debut at Orlando Family Stage, tells the story of Giulia Tofana, a real-life, infamous peddler of an undetectable poison to abused wives in order to kill their husbands in 17th-century Italy. It explores the complex relationships between all of the women as they participate in the clandestine poisoning business, delving into themes of domestic violence, female empowerment, secrecy, and the consequences of one's actions.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Belladonna: The Musical", an innovative, original work set to make its debut at Orlando Family Stage, tells the story of Giulia Tofana, a real-life, infamous peddler of an undetectable poison to abused wives in order to kill their husbands in 17th-century Italy.
  • Daisy Melody, Zoe Georgiadis, Krystal Kennedy, Shir Love, Tabitha Santillan, and Kiera Shackelford play vital supporting roles.
  • Our cast is proudly diverse, supporting MBE's core tenant that representation matters and lifting up female and LGBTQ+ creative talent.
  • Domestic Violence Survivors' Night VIP Viewing: October 5, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Tickets for "Belladonna: The Musical" are available now at www.macboysentertainment.com/now-playing .

"Maestro," "Saltburn," "Barbie," "The Idol" Motion Picture Winners at the 11TH Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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Winners in the Feature Motion Pictures categories include "Maestro," "Saltburn," "Barbie," and "The Idol."

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  • Winners in the Feature Motion Pictures categories include "Maestro," "Saltburn," "Barbie," and "The Idol."
  • Winners in the Daytime Television category awards went to "The Young and the Restless" and "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula."
  • The MUAHS Awards occurred before a sold-out audience of more than 850, including guild members, industry executives and press.
  • " As a Tony® Award and five-time Academy Award® nominee, Bening was feted for her consistent collaboration with Local 706 Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists.

BROADWAY POWERHOUSE JOANN M. HUNTER TO DIRECT "JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL"

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 4 Times Entertainment proudly announces JoAnn M. Hunter as the director of the Broadway bound Jo – The Little Women Musical. Hunter's work has had many homes across Broadway, the West End, Australia, and Asia. Her previous work includes UNMASKED: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber (Paper Mill Playhouse), as well as the world premieres of August Rush, Beatsville, A Sign of the Times, and the musical version of the Jerry Lewis classic The Nutty Professor. Most recently Hunter's directorial work was seen on the West End in November 2023 with a staged concert of the new rock musical SuperYou. 

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 4 Times Entertainment proudly announces JoAnn M. Hunter as the director of the Broadway bound Jo – The Little Women Musical.
  • "The creative team has written a piece about an iconic character in literature with a lovely freshness to it," says Hunter.
  • She graced the stage in over a dozen shows on Broadway including Thoroughly Modern Millie, Kiss Me Kate and Chicago.
  • Casting and Workshop Dates for Jo – The Little Women Musical will be announced shortly.

Women in Entertainment Announces Seventh Annual Summit

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in Entertainment (WIE) announced today that it will host its seventh annual summit on February 28, 2024 at the iconic Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California. This year's summit brings together renowned and innovative figures from the television, film, and media industries for a lineup of inspiring fireside chats and informative panel discussions.

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  • This year's summit brings together renowned and innovative figures from the television, film, and media industries for a lineup of inspiring fireside chats and informative panel discussions.
  • Founded by Renee Rossi ( Relativity Ventures ) and Gretchen McCourt, WIE brings together experienced leaders in the entertainment and marketing worlds to address a range of pivotal and timely issues that affect women.
  • "We're excited to continue our mission, spotlighting amazing, successful people in entertainment and media who generously share their valuable guidance and expertise," said Renee Rossi, Co-founder of Women in Entertainment.
  • Additional Summit sponsors include Dreamworks Animation, Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, FOX Entertainment, Amazon MGM Studios, STX, MoviePass, Lionsgate, Buzzer PR amongst others.

From Animal Encounters to Captivating Cultural Experiences, Spring Break Awaits in The Palm Beaches

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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With over 200 arts and cultural attractions and 47 miles of beaches, The Palm Beaches boast a diverse array of activities that cater to any family's vacation style.

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  • With over 200 arts and cultural attractions and 47 miles of beaches, The Palm Beaches boast a diverse array of activities that cater to any family's vacation style.
  • From thrilling animal encounters to captivating cultural experiences, this tropical paradise continues to be a go-to Spring Break destination.
  • The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is pleased to share some of the most exciting opportunities for families visiting The Palm Beaches this season.
  • Shrek the Musical (April 26-28, 2024): The Tony Award®-winning SHREK THE MUSICAL is coming to the Palm Beaches for five shows.

BANNED the Musical to debut at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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DENVER, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Colorado composer, April Alsup, has announced the dates for BANNED the Musical, a timely story of a group of Gen Z gender misfits and the events leading up to their performance at a local performing arts festival. The polarizing discourse around gender today extends beyond opinions and has real consequences in society.

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  • BANNED will debut at Greenside @ Riddles Court from August 2nd through August 10th, 2024.
  • BANNED the Musical will be directed by Kelly McAllister and staged in Colorado using local talent.
  • The Denver based theatre troupe will travel to the Edinburgh Fringe and perform with other artists from around the world.
  • It should come as no surprise that the building will become the venue for the new musical's debut.