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Celebrities lending their support for this year’s fundraising special included Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Don Cheadle, Katie Couric, Danai Gurira, Tony Hale, Ken Jeong, Queen Latifah, Maria Menounos, Julianne Moore, Tig Notaro, Jimmy Smits, Eric Stonestreet and Justin Timberlake. In the U.S., SU2C is still gratefully accepting donations.

Join Bill Russell in 'My Side of the Show' at Birdland as he delves into the captivating world of the Broadway musical 'Side Show.' Experience the magic and artistry of this beloved production in a unique concert setting. Don't miss this unforgettable exploration of one of Broadway's most cherished musicals.

The President and First Lady have a long relationship with SU2C. During SU2C’s 2016 fundraising telecast, President Biden—then Vice President—spoke on behalf of his son Joseph “Beau” Biden III, who passed away from brain cancer in 2015. First lady Jill Biden joined Stand Up To Cancer during game 4 of Major League Baseball’s 2022 World Series.

Join Amanda McBroom, the Golden Globe winner, as she takes the stage at BIRDLAND in 'Such Good Friends,' a celebration of female songwriters. Don't miss this limited engagement!

THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE is now available to stream on Peacock with exclusive bonus features. The cast also includes Anya Taylor-Joy, Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, Sebastian Maniscalco, Kevin Michael Richardson, Khary Payton, and Charles Martinet. Watch the new video now!

Puddles Pity Party is coming to The District on Tuesday, November 7. Tickets start at $30.50 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, August 4, at 10 a.m.

Starring the incomparable Jack Black, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Richard Linklater (Boyhood, Dazed and Confused), and written by Mike White (“The White Lotus”), SCHOOL OF ROCK arrived in U.S. theaters on October 3, 2003 and remained the #1 film in the country for 10 weeks straight. 

America's loudest lounge singer is coming back to Las Vegas. Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine will return to Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 at 9 p.m.

Multi-platinum hard rock icons EXTREME is Gary Cherone (vocals), Nuno Bettencourt (guitar), Pat Badger (bass), and Kevin Figueiredo (drums). Following the response to “Rise,” the first single and video from their current album SIX via earMUSIC, EXTREME have released an alternate version of the single’s music video, “RISE: GENERATIONS ON A MISSION.'

THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE is the latest addition to Peacock’s film collection, including Focus Features’ action comedy POLITE SOCIETY, Universal Pictures’ Modern Monster Tale RENFIELD and box office hit COCAINE BEAR. Peacock gives audiences a front-row seat to a wide range of movies including comedy, horror, action/adventure, and more.

The Scottish band High Fade are set to become a reality as they announce their invitation to support renowned music group, The Cat Empire, for an impressive 19-date tour across the United States.

Proctors is kicking off the summer with four fantastic films in the GE Theatre. Starting Saturday, July 1, Proctors will host movies two Saturdays per month, each at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Tenacious D - comprised of Jack Black and Kyle Gass - have finally released a recorded version of their viral, fan-favorite live cover of Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game.”  The cover comes on the heels of the band’s first new song in five years, “Video Games,” which has been streamed nearly 15 million times in less than a month.

Adam Pascal will direct a production of Rent coming to Long island's From Stage to Screen this summer. Auditions will be held this month.  Performances will run July 28-30.

A animated video for the song, created by Oney Plays, is also out now. Directed by both Adam Paloian, an Emmy-nominated director (SpongeBob SquarePants and The Cuphead Show), and Chris “Oney” O’Neill (known for his online animations and his YouTube show “Oney Plays”), the music video brings video game-ified versions of our dynamic duo to life.

 National Asian Artists Project will hold its 2023 Gala Benefit on Friday, June 2nd at The Golden Unicorn. Learn how to purchase tickets!

'My Childhood,' the first single from composer David T. Little's modern opera Black Lodge, is available now from Cantaloupe Music on all digital services.

Back to the Body: Infusing Physical Life into Characters in Theatre and Film is a groundbreaking new book by renowned acting coaches Jean Louis Rodrigue and Scott Weintraub with industry techniques used by actors like Margot Robbie and Ke Huy Quan to create unforgettable performances.

Get a first look at Paramount Theatre's School of Rock, the Chicago professional regional premiere of the good-time musical based on the hit Jack Black movie, featuring new music from the genius mind of Andrew Lloyd Webber, directed by Trent Stork.

Get a look at production photos from Paramount Theatre's production of School of Rock!