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Interactive ‘Severance’-meets-‘Inside Out’ Seattle theater show is a delight

Dacha Theatre’s new interactive, improvisational show puts audience members to work in the dream world.

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Jun 9 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
MSG Entertainment signs non-binding Penn Station MOU

MSG Entertainment enters a non-binding MOU with Penn Transformation Partners for the proposed Penn Station redevelopment, keeping its arena fully operational and contemplating a possible Infosys Theater transfer, with no assurance the transactions will close.

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Jun 8 • 4:55 PM EDT • Entertainment • stocktitan.net
See you at the Dimon: Immersive live entertainment venue is coming to 950 S. Main St.

(Sponsored) A new era of live theater is taking shape downtown as the Dimon Legacy Theatre prepares for its preview opening in November 2026. This dynamic, custom-built, 21,000-square-foot venue will

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Jun 8 • 4:45 PM EDT • Entertainment • stgeorgeutah.com
Correction: Theater-Ragtime story

In a June 6 story about the Broadway revival of “Ragtime,” The Associated Press erroneously reported that the original “Ragtime” production won Audra McDonald her first Tony. The production won

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Jun 8 • 10:04 AM EDT • Entertainment • messenger-inquirer.com
All The Drama From The Red Carpet Of The Tony Awards

The theater world's biggest award show was also a marquee night for fashion.

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Jun 7 • 9:38 PM EDT • Entertainment • huffpost.com
Political protest gets top billing at theaters, comedy clubs and museums near you

As the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a growing number of local theaters, museums, artists and performers in the left-leaning suburbs of Washington are highlighting art that protests the Trump administration.

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Jun 7 • 5:30 AM EDT • Politics • thebanner.com
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Scranton Times-Tribune

For a feel for the past and present of entertainment in Northeastern Pennsylvania, consider the Ritz Theater in Scranton. Will Rogers did rope tricks there in the heyday of vaudeville, in the same place metal bands and jazz ensembles play…

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Jun 7 • 12:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thetimes-tribune.com
‘Ragtime’ is still resonating with audiences 30 years since its Broadway debut

It's been nearly 30 years since Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens wrote the music and lyrics for “Ragtime,” the American epic musical about the intertwining lives of three New York families at the turn of the 20th century.

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Jun 6 • 9:55 AM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Events coming up in the Greenville area offer music, arts, theater and family fun. Here is a sampling.

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Jun 6 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • reflector.com
Blue Fox Entertainment Acquires iPic Theaters in Los Angeles and Manhattan

Blue Fox Entertainment Group announced Friday its acquisition of two cinema locations previously owned and operated by iPic Theaters.

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Jun 5 • 3:23 PM EDT • Entertainment • thewrap.com
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Blue Fox Entertainment Acquires Westwood, New York iPic Theaters

Blue Fox Entertainment has acquired two iPic locations in Los Angeles' Westwood Village and New York and will rebrand them as The Cinemas.

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Jun 5 • 12:32 PM EDT • Entertainment • variety.com
Esquire Theater Announces Packed Summer Lineup of Music, Comedy, and Family Entertainment

The Esquire Theater for the Performing Arts is gearing up for a busy summer season filled with live music, community events, family entertainment, and opportunities for local talent to take

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Jun 5 • 12:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • kten.com
This no-phones theater chain now asks visitors to order food by phone. The reviews aren’t good.

Alamo Drafthouse, which built its brand on a strict ‘no phones’ policy, is now asking patrons to use their devices to order from the menu.

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Jun 5 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • washingtonpost.com
Entertainment, inspiration for all ages

The Averitt Center for the Arts announced earlier this week its Summer/Fall 2026 season for the Emma Kelly Theater, offering a range of entertainment for audiences of all ages.

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Jun 4 • 7:04 PM EDT • Entertainment • statesboroherald.com
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Chicago Teen Edition June 5-14 Curtain 440 and director Angela Miloro-Hansen will present “Chicago Teen Edition” with a group of talented singers and dancers from several area high schools. Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. at the historic Geauga Theater on 101 Water St. in Chardon. Tickets

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Jun 4 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • geaugamapleleaf.com
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ACT Entertainment’s DisplayStations support CMU School of Drama

Pittsburgh-based Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama utilised several MA Lighting grandMA3 consoles for lighting control and DisplayStations for designer stations on its latest production, Stephen Sondheim’s iconic musical Company, staged in the Philip Chosky Theater. The CMU School of Drama produces a dozen or more shows annually, at least one of them a musical,

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Jun 4 • 4:55 AM EDT • Entertainment • tpimagazine.com
Michigan students see their film projects on the big screen

A theater in Royal Oak rolled out the red carpet for these young aspiring filmmakers, finalists in a contest to create their own movie trailers.

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Jun 3 • 11:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • detroitnews.com
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Quentin Tarantino rips modern movies from Hollywood's 'flavorless sausage factory,' would 'rather read a book'

Quentin Tarantino slammed contemporary movies, as he called Hollywood a 'flavorless sausage factory' — but named a few recent films he actually liked.

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Jun 3 • 7:04 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Wall Street is betting big on the live entertainment boom

‘The Big Money Show’ examines why investors are growing increasingly bullish on live entertainment as Americans flock to concerts, sporting events and movie theaters, fueling growth across the experience economy.

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Jun 3 • 1:20 PM EDT • Entertainment • foxbusiness.com
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Broadway is big in The Grand Theater’s reopening season in Wausau

The theater released its lineup for the 2026-27 season on Monday night, featuring six Broadway shows. It comes after a large renovation project.

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Jun 2 • 8:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • spectrumnews1.com
Why Are AMC Entertainment (AMC) Shares Soaring Today

Shares of theater company AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) jumped 17.4% in the afternoon session after the company announced its highest May attendance since 2019, signaling a strong recovery in theater traffic.

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Jun 1 • 8:40 PM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Stock Market Today, June 1: AMC Entertainment Surges After Reporting 25.5 Million May Moviegoers

On June 1, 2026, surging moviegoer traffic and record May attendance put this embattled theater chain back in focus for investors.

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Jun 1 • 5:16 PM EDT • Entertainment • fool.com
Immersive theater upgrade: Orlando Science Center’s Dome reopens

Experience the fully revamped Dome by Dr. Phillips Charities at the Orlando Science Center, featuring 8K laser projection, enhanced sound, and more.

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Jun 1 • 3:59 PM EDT • Science • wftv.com
Why Are AMC Entertainment (AMC) Shares Soaring Today

What Happened? Shares of theater company AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) jumped 17.4% in the afternoon session after the company announced its highest May atten...

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Jun 1 • 2:20 PM EDT • Entertainment • stockstory.org
AwardsWatch - ‘Prince Faggot’ Leads LGBTQ Entertainment Critics 2026 Dorian Theater Awards Winners

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, kicked off Pride Month by bestowing Prince Faggot and Ragtime top honors in the group’s fourth annual Dorian Theater Awards. Radic…

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Jun 1 • 11:17 AM EDT • Entertainment • awardswatch.com
AMC Stock Pops as Blockbuster Sequels and Horror Hits Drive Big Attendance Numbers

AMC Entertainment stock soars after the movie theater operator announced 25.5 million people attended the theater last month, the strongest May attendance since before the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Jun 1 • 10:58 AM EDT • Entertainment • barrons.com
25.5M people visited AMC theaters in May, the most since 2019

Six films topped $75M openings as AMC drew 25.5M guests in May, its strongest May since 2019, with 4.2M last weekend and more releases coming.

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Jun 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • stocktitan.net
Arts and entertainment calendar

Events coming up in the Greenville area offer music, arts, theater and family fun. Here is a sampling.

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Jun 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • reflector.com
YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters

An indie horror with internet origins has beaten the legacy franchise Star Wars at the box office this weekend.

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May 31 • 11:14 AM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters

An indie horror with internet origins has beaten the legacy franchise Star Wars at the box office this weekend.

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May 31 • 11:14 AM EDT • Entertainment • ksat.com
YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters

An indie horror with internet origins has beaten the legacy franchise Star Wars at the box office this weekend.

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May 31 • 11:14 AM EDT • Entertainment • clickorlando.com
Sony takes final bow as stand-alone TV maker

Sony unveiled two high-end TVs, which are likely to be its last premium sets before its home theater business merges with TCL Electronics Holdings next year.

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May 30 • 9:01 AM EDT • Technology • seattletimes.com
Nate Bargatze is trying to revive the all-ages comedy. Will it work?

“The Breadwinner,” which arrived in theaters Friday, is the rare PG comedy aimed at families.

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May 30 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • washingtonpost.com
New Jersey senator dares DHS to pepper-spray him again as Mullin slams 'political theater'

Sen. Andy Kim and DHS Secretary Mullin trade accusations over chaotic protests and pepper-ball spray incident at Newark's Delaney Hall facility.

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May 28 • 3:10 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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Scene Calendar: ArtWalk, live music, local theater

ArtWalk will return from 7 to 10 p.m. May 29 with a self-guided evening of art galleries, studios, live performances and more.

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May 28 • 9:05 AM EDT • Entertainment • gainesville.com
Early 2000s star brings first solo album in 12 years to Oakland

Rapper Juvenile is set to bring his Boiling Point tour to Oakland’s Fox Theater this summer.

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May 28 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • sfchronicle.com
Cape Cod's new entertainment hub shows summer films, delays live shows

Bill Hanney's Entertainment Experience in Hyannis will open its live theater a year later than planned, aiming for a Las Vegas feel.

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May 28 • 5:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • capecodtimes.com
Cape Cod's new entertainment hub shows summer films, delays live shows

Bill Hanney's Entertainment Experience in Hyannis will open its live theater a year later than planned, aiming for a Las Vegas feel.

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May 28 • 5:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
How accurate is the science in movies? Ciné in Athens offers answers.

Athens theater Ciné pairs popular films with expert science talks to make complex research accessible to everyone.

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May 28 • 4:04 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Licensable picture: Nick Lapolla, with Moonshine Entertainment, serves up some delicious food at the Memorial Day kickoff event, at the Fremont

Nick Lapolla, with Moonshine Entertainment, serves up some delicious food at the Memorial Day kickoff event, at the Fremont Community Amphitheater on May 25.

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May 27 • 9:27 AM EDT • Entertainment • reutersconnect.com
Greenwich Entertainment Acquires Fernando Eimbcke’s ‘Olmo’

Greenwich will release the film in theaters across the U.S. on August 7.

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May 27 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • deadline.com
Summer Movie Series brings family entertainment to Lima Amphitheater

Families in Lima will have the chance to enjoy free outdoor movies this summer during the Park After Dark Movie Nights series at the Greater Lima Region Amphitheater. Organizers say

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May 27 • 8:52 AM EDT • Entertainment • hometownstations.com
Work continues on new Farmer Music Center, called the future of live entertainment

The $160 million amphitheater in Cincinnati is set to open next spring.

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May 26 • 5:57 PM EDT • Entertainment • wlwt.com
Science center sets reopening date for domed theater

Dome has been undergoing refurbishments since last summer.

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May 26 • 3:24 PM EDT • Science • orlandosentinel.com
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Camel Country After Class: A Fresh Entertainment Guide for Campbell University Nights Out

Campbell University sits in Buies Creek, North Carolina, a small college community with a surprisingly wide entertainment orbit. The campus is rooted in Harnett County, yet it is close enough to Raleigh and Fayetteville to turn a simple evening drive into a full-scale live event plan. That location gives Campbell University Camels fans a rare mix of hometown calm and quick access to arena concerts, outdoor amphitheater shows, and touring Broadway productions. For students, alumni, and locals, the best part is that a weekend in this market can feel different every time, whether the mood calls for country, pop, rock, hip-hop, or musical theater. What follows is a tailored look at standout live entertainment options around where the Camels call home.

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May 26 • 10:23 AM EDT • Entertainment • gocamels.com
Ball State’s Second Annual We Fly Fest to Offer Free Family-Friendly Fun, Entertainment, Campus Tours on June 6

Ball State University will host its second annual We Fly Fest from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Brown Family Amphitheater.

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May 26 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • bsu.edu
Reel Thoughts: Stephen Colbert’s final ‘Late Show’ eschews politics in favor of his signature grace, humility

In what may be the last hurrah for New York’s nearly century-old Ed Sullivan Theater, the final episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” didn’t feature the most uproarious jokes. Or the most biting political takedowns. Or a tearful, thank-you-filled farewell speech from its host, per the norm when late-night talk shows conclude. But...

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May 26 • 1:48 AM EDT • Politics • dailynorthwestern.com
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The 10 hottest movies to see in summer 2026: 'Spider-Man,' 'Odyssey' and more

Summer’s here and the time is right for sitting quietly in a dark theater.

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May 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • nypost.com
Star Wars has big opening weekend with "The Mandalorian and Grogu"

After nearly seven years out of theaters, the latest Star Wars film, "The Mandalorian and Grogu" topped the box office, showing the franchise can still bring in audiences.

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May 24 • 1:17 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ tops charts and ‘Obsession’ grows in second weekend

After nearly seven years away from the big screen, a new Star Wars movie drew healthy but not record-breaking crowds to global theaters this weekend.

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May 24 • 1:05 PM EDT • Entertainment • scrippsnews.com
Blippi live show planned at Capitol Theater

The Be Like Blippi Tour will stop May 28 at the Rome Capitol Theatre with music, dancing and interactive family entertainment.

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May 24 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • romesentinel.com
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Atlanta theater notables Topher Payne, Charlie Cote happy as life co-stars

Atlanta theater notables Topher Payne and Charlie Cote are happy being life co-stars, collaborating on projects and scripting how to lend support to other stage artists.

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May 24 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • ajc.com
Theater at Woodshill celebrates 10 years of Shakespeare

SAUQUOIT — When Allen Guy Wilcox talks about The Theater at Woodshill, he talks about connecting: Connecting with the audience. Connecting with the community. And most importantly, connecting with Shakespeare.

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May 23 • 2:56 PM EDT • Entertainment • romesentinel.com
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Stephen Colbert is back on TV on community access in Michigan along with rocker Jack White

From the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York to ... community access TV in Michigan?

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May 23 • 11:05 AM EDT • Entertainment • wfmz.com
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A Look At Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) Valuation After Penn Station Decision And Theater Sale Plans

Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) drew fresh investor attention after confirmation that the Penn Station redevelopment will keep the existing arena in place, while a potential theater sale and federal infrastructure funding reshaped the stock’s value story. See our latest analysis for Madison Square Garden Entertainment. At a latest share price of $69.64, MSGE has seen a 12.92% 1 month share price return and a 9.31% 3 month share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder...

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May 23 • 9:25 AM EDT • Entertainment • simplywall.st
May 23 Arts & Entertainment calendar

Events coming up in the Greenville area offer music, arts, theater and family fun. Here is a sampling.

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May 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • reflector.com
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Jon Batiste and Paul McCartney give Stephen Colbert a ‘Late Show’ goodbye

Here’s a behind-the scenes look at the last “Late Show” episode: “Nobody wanted to leave the stage or the theater and here’s legendary proof.”

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May 22 • 2:19 PM EDT • Entertainment • nola.com
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New movies to watch this weekend: See 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' in theaters, rent 'Wasteman,' stream 'Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair'

The latest "Star Wars" film disappoints, "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" hits home screens and horror fans can look to "Passenger" or "Lee Cronin's The Mummy."

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May 22 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Seattle’s IMAX theater at Pacific Science Center pauses feature films, no return planned in 2026
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May 21 • 9:00 PM EDT • Science • king5.com
Springfield High School of Science and Technology unveils $3 million amphitheater

Springfield High School of Science and Technology unveiled a new $3 million amphitheater on Thursday morning.

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May 21 • 6:37 PM EDT • Science • wwlp.com
Denver, Boulder prosecutors call congressional immigration probe ‘political theater’

Elected officials in Denver and Boulder are pushing back after the U.S. House Judiciary Committee opened an investigation into their immigration policies, as part of a broader probe targeting “sanctuary” jurisdictions nationwide. On May 20, U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, issued letters to the district attorneys, sheriffs and police […]

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May 21 • 6:29 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Legal expert unleashes on Spanberger's new executive order targeting ICE: 'Political theater'

Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs executive order citing concerns that Trump administration could use immigration enforcement to intimidate Virginia voters.

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May 21 • 4:51 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
UK & Broadway Theater Operator ATG In Early Stages Of Possible Sale

ATG Entertainment, the British and Broadway theater operator whose venues house major productions, is reportedly "in the early stages" of a possible sale.

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May 20 • 4:23 PM EDT • Entertainment • deadline.com
Scene Calendar: Live theater, Folk Festival, Florida’s Emancipation

Check out the latest performances at the Hippodrome Theatre, the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, and the Gainesville Community Playhouse.

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May 20 • 3:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • gainesville.com
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Alamo Drafthouse and Sony Interactive Entertainment Bring PlayStation's STATE OF PLAY Broadcast To Theaters

This June, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Sony Interactive Entertainment are teaming up to bring the upcoming State of Play broadcast into theaters for the first time. On June 2 at 2pm PT/4pm CT/5pm ET, select Alamo Drafthouse locations nationwide will host a live screening event featuring the latest PlayStation news and new game reveals in […]

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May 20 • 9:59 AM EDT • Entertainment • boxofficepro.com
‘Choo Choo Revue’: Bob Baker Marionette Theater's new show

For the iconic L.A. troupe, this fantastical representation of a cross-country train trip is a bold look toward the future.

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May 20 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Biggest summer movies hitting Florida theaters from May to August 2026

From "Star Wars," "Toy Story" and "Spider-Man," to original titles and literary adaptations, the biggest blockbuster movies coming out this summer.

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May 20 • 5:09 AM EDT • Entertainment • news-journalonline.com
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American Players Theatre in Spring Green has won a Tony Award

The classical repertory company is the first theater in Wisconsin to win a Tony Award. Leadership will accept the award at Radio City Music Hall on June 7.

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May 19 • 12:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • captimes.com
Fargo Theatre field trips are more than just entertainment for kids

Each year, Fargo's iconic theater brings history of the venue, the city and the entertainment industry to life for students.

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May 19 • 8:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • inforum.com
Former AMC theater in Grand Forks to become entertainment destination

The former AMC theater on 32nd Avenue, vacant for years, will be transformed into a new entertainment destination.

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May 18 • 9:38 PM EDT • Entertainment • valleynewslive.com
Whoa! Netflix is Sending Narnia Heading to Theaters...What This Means for the Future of Film

(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Here’s a funny thing about the debate over whether streamers should release their movies in theaters first: Both sides think the other side represents the “conventional wisdom”. If you’ve been reading me for any amount of time, or even just scanned my front page, you know I think movies make more money by having a robust theatrical window compared to going straight-to-streaming. I’ve published thousands of words on this topic. And for years, I felt like I was standing up to a wave of opposition. See, while the “put your films in theaters to make money” take was obvious at any point before 2019, post-streaming revolution, most of the trendy thinkers took the opposite point of view. Big names argued that Netflix putting their film straight-to-streaming (“S-to-S” from here on out) actually made more money. Netflix was “disrupting” theaters, just as they disrupted Blockbuster Video, and since innovation is always good, this too was a great idea. This thinking then leaked into the mainstream business outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. I read many articles whose take boiled down to “Netflix makes tons of money from S-to-S releases” and “theaters were in structural decline” anyways. Covid-19 shutting down theaters and the 2023 strikes shutting down film production seemingly justified this point of view, as the box office struggled to return to 2017-2019 heights. Yet I’ve also read folks arguing the opposite point: the conventional wisdom says to put films in theaters! From some writers’ points of view, “everyone” actually agrees/agreed with my “send your films to theaters” take—especially the stodgy traditional studios—and folks still didn’t understand Netflix’s genius. I feel like, for the last two years, many people have argued this point as if it’s conventional wisdom. You know what? I may have been wrong. At this point, the “S-to-S strategy makes money” might be the minority viewpoint. Especially with the news this month that Netflix will put at least one film—Greta Gerwig’s Narnia film The Magician’s Nephew—in theaters in 2027 for a full 49-day run is big news. So that’s the story of the week, but I’ll also explain why they’re making this move now and why Netflix may not completely embrace theaters, along with other topics, like how I don’t buy Disney’s “super app” strategy, the latest good news out of the unions, my take on the latest attacks against free speech, and a whole lot more. Let’s get started. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Netflix Goes to Theaters! Listen, I promise not to victory lap too hard today. As I just wrote, I’ve argued against sending films straight-to-streaming for—checks calendar—eight years now. Since 2018. Yikes. That’s a long time. And for years, others painted my thinking as “conventional” in that I was standing up for the status quo against trendy, cool disruption. And that’s not cool! But math is math, and I never could make the S-to-S numbers work. The only thing that ever enabled that model was Wall Street’s brief exuberance for it. It seems like the heads of Netflix now agree with me. (There were always rumors that former head of film for Netflix Scott Stuber argued internally for theatrical releases as well.) As they announced: “The Magician’s Nephew_—the first film in a Narnia series of films—will open on 12-Feb-2027, with a 49 day theatrical exclusive run.”_ I’m a little surprised at how little coverage this big change actually got. Credit to Bloomberg for leading with it and Matt Belloni’s The Town for highlighting it with the provocatively titled podcast “Hell Hath Frozen Over”. But after that? Instead of getting as much coverage as, say, the FCC’s latest egregious crackdown on free speech, this news story got crickets. But it’s massively more important for the future business of entertainment. So let’s start with the obvious question… Why Put Your Movies in Theaters? So…why should Netflix put (some!) of their movies in theaters? Well, I’ve already written that in a very, very, very long article from 2022: [ ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) [ The Data Is In: Theatrical Films Massively Outperform Straight-To-Streaming Films ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) Entertainment Strategy Guy · April 5, 2023 [ Read full story ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) To summarize, theatrical runs make much more money, especially blockbusters, because they earn more money per viewing,1 and that helps boost home entertainment sales. Theatrical films also perform as well or better than the streaming-only films. Now, partially this is driven by increased marketing for said films, but said marketing ultimately boosts the awareness of the movies and drives improved streaming and library performance as well. Again, I’ve made this case after reviewing the economic models and streaming data for years. Just last week, Emily Horgan also made the case for kids films! Yes, it is probably conventional wisdom, but that’s also because it’s true! I’d also argue we’ve seen a lot of data in the various studios’ behavior. As I’ve noted before, the more a studio needs to make money, the likelier they are to put films in theaters. As such, Disney, Universal, Warner Bros., Paramount and Sony all send their major films to theaters. Even if they once made a big S-to-S push (*cough* Disney *cough*), they’ve since relented and returned to theaters. The tech companies don’t need to make money, per se, so it took them years to embrace theaters. Apple doesn’t need to make money because it doesn’t disclose their (likely) Quibi-sized losses each year. (They fear bad press more than losing money.) Amazon announced two years ago that they planned to make Amazon-MGM Studios/Prime Video profitable on its own, and guess what? Now they’re putting films in theaters. That leaves Netflix. They’re in between the “no need to make money at all” and the “desperately need to make money to offset linear TV declines”, so they had less pressure to put some films in theaters. Plus, for years, they were the sexy disruptor, and Wall Street rewarded them for that. (Honestly, they still do.) Yet, even Netflix likely saw the money they were leaving on the table (I’ve estimated it at an easy billion dollars before) so they changed their course. I heard one pundit argue that, because Netflix already makes so much money, they don’t need to make more money, which sort of goes against everything I’ve ever learned about business and economics. Again, to be super-nuanced, sending “films to theaters” does not mean EVERY film. TV movies have been a thing for decades. Lifetime films, Hallmark holiday films, Disney Channel Original Movies, and so on, don’t need theatrical runs. But films above a certain budget level (say $25 to 50 million) almost certainly need theaters to maximize their revenue. The Scenarios (with a Dose of Skepticism) Now time for some skepticism: it won’t surprise me at all if Netflix re-changes course. Specifically, Netflix announced that their Narnia film will go to theaters. And I’d bet anything we see KPop Demon Hunters 2: The Huntering2 also goes to theaters, cause it’s the surest hit outside of a Disney animated sequel right now. But how much does Netflix truly commit to theaters? They’ve already tried to emphasize that this is a one-off move. I see three broad scenarios:

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May 18 • 3:27 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
The Revivalists announce 2026 U.S. run: How to secure the best ticket deals before they are gone

The group’s upcoming schedule of live performances officially kicks off this month with two Tennessee shows. Following the two May appearances, the band will travel across the states hitting several concert halls and amphitheaters.

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May 18 • 10:42 AM EDT • Entertainment • al.com
Historic Entertainment Venues in Oxford, Valparaíso, and Osaka Reflect Growing Pressures on Cultural Infrastructure

Explore community-led efforts to restore historic theaters and preserve cultural heritage amid real estate pressure.

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May 18 • 1:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • archdaily.com
“Michael ”won't stop 'til it gets enough, as it rockets back to No. 1 at domestic and global box office

The King of Pop became the king of the big screen again after a month in theaters, raising an additional $83 million in week 4.

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May 17 • 6:40 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
‘Acrisure Amphitheater is open for business’: Lionel Richie wows Grand Rapids with hits

The Grammy winner performed Friday at the new 12,000-capacity venue in downtown Grand Rapids, treating concertgoers to hits such as “Hello” and “Easy.”

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May 16 • 12:33 AM EDT • Business • mlive.com
Wintrust spreads its brand in West Michigan via Grand Rapids naming rights deal

Wintrust Financial Corp. will sponsor prominent entry points at the new Acrisure Amphitheater in downtown Grand Rapids in a move to further spread its brand in West Michigan after acquiring Macatawa Bank.

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May 15 • 5:30 PM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
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'Is God Is': Two sisters seek out revenge

“Is God Is” opens in theaters May 15.

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May 15 • 4:13 PM EDT • Entertainment • spectrumlocalnews.com
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'Is God Is': Two sisters seek out revenge

“Is God Is” opens in theaters May 15.

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May 15 • 4:13 PM EDT • Entertainment • spectrumlocalnews.com
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New movies to watch this weekend: See 'Obsession' in theaters, rent 'Project Hail Mary,' stream 'Marty: Life is Short' on Netflix

The "Top Gun" films head back to theaters, while Ryan Gosling's latest hit heads to home screens.

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May 15 • 9:04 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: May 15–17, 2026 Edition

MinneapoliMedia’s May 15–17 entertainment guide highlights Art-A-Whirl, live theater, concerts, festivals, sports, comedy, and family events across the Twin Cities.

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May 15 • 2:54 AM EDT • Entertainment • minneapolimedia.town.news
$33 million Hudson Valley Shakespeare theater center set for first season

Hudson Valley Shakespeare on Thursday cut the ribbon on its $33 million Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center in Garrison.

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May 14 • 5:02 PM EDT • Entertainment • spectrumlocalnews.com
Romulus Motown Sports Village development announced, would be 'entertainment destination'

Motown Sports Village says it would offer a sports and entertainment experience including everything from an IMAX theater to hotels, playing fields and courts.

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May 14 • 4:08 PM EDT • Entertainment • fox2detroit.com
Romulus Motown Sports Village development announced, would be 'entertainment destination'

Motown Sports Village says it would offer a sports and entertainment experience including everything from an IMAX theater to hotels, playing fields and courts.

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May 14 • 4:08 PM EDT • Sports • fox2detroit.com
Three ways Argonne celebrated science to save the world through “Project Hail Mary” and pop culture

Argonne marks the release of "Project Hail Mary" with three public events linking the film's science to real research — reaching fans at a theater, online and at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo.

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May 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • anl.gov
Palace Theater announces May entertainment calendar

The Palace Theater, located 146 North Water Avenue in Gallatin, has announced a diverse calendar of entertainment events for the remainder of May. The film “Monster-in-Law” will be shown on Saturday, May 16, as part of the theater’s Small-Town Charm series, sponsored by Historic Downtown Gallatin, Inc., and Apple & Dove Flower Company. The event

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May 14 • 6:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • mainstreetmediatn.com
CIA calls COVID whistleblower hearing ‘political theater’ in new statement

Fox News congressional correspondent Bill Melugin discusses the CIA’s response to the COVID whistleblower hearing and the absence of Senate Democrats from the testimony on ‘The Faulkner Focus.’

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May 13 • 12:52 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Red Foxes’ Hudson Valley Entertainment Playbook

When the maples blaze and a cool breeze rolls off the Hudson, Poughkeepsie slips into its best season—festival weather, sweater weather, show-going weather. Marist College Red Foxes call this river city home, and the campus hum becomes a perfect launchpad for music and theater all over the Mid-Hudson region. From ornate 19th-century opera houses to big-sky amphitheaters that echo into the hills, autumn here is tailor-made for set lists and standing ovations. Consider this your locally tuned guide: a mix of chart shapers, roots revivalists, and Broadway juggernauts—plus the nearby halls that turn a crisp evening into a memory.

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May 13 • 11:13 AM EDT • Entertainment • goredfoxes.com
Kustom Entertainment, Inc. Announces Global Frequencies, a Massive EDM Event Coming to Kansas City’s Azura Amphitheater on Sunday, June 28, 2026

DJ Diesel AKA Shaquille O'Neal, Loud Luxury, TroyBoi, Alison Wonderland and many more to be announced, bringing an unmatched global dance music experience to Kansas City. OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kustom Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: KUST) is turning up the volume with Global Frequencies, a high-impact EDM event set for Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Azura Amphitheater. Coming right after the World Game, Global Frequencies will bring an electric wave of sound, lights, and w

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May 13 • 9:17 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Here's where you can see the first look at Tom Cruise's wild physical transformation in “Digger”

You'll have to head to a movie theater to catch the first proper glimpse at Cruise's new look.

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May 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Benefit for Lincoln Theater, LASM art exhibit and a garden tour: 3 things to do this weekend

Our top 3 picks

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May 13 • 8:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • theadvocate.com
Scene Calendar: Local theater, Florida art at The Harn, Women in Blues

Other entertainment on tap includes the Spring Arts Show at Tioga and live music at Heartwood Soundstage.

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May 13 • 5:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • gainesville.com
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The cinema effect: Turning films into a gateway to science

The sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, currently in theaters, is capturing the attention of both audiences and the scientific community for its science-based content. It manages to engage viewers with complex, ...

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May 13 • 12:00 AM EDT • Science • phys.org
Green Day-Inspired Comedy ‘NIMRODS’ to Hit Movie Theaters This Summer

The upcoming film is co-produced by the band & is inspired by its tour life adventures.

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May 12 • 9:55 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
“The Outsider” comedically addresses politics and government

The Island Players are ending the 2025-26 community theater season on a high note with the satirical political comedy, “The Outsider.”

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May 12 • 9:39 PM EDT • Politics • amisun.com
The cinema effect: Turning films into a gateway to science

The sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, currently in theaters, is capturing the attention of both audiences and the scientific community for its science-based content. It manages to engage viewers with complex, cutting-edge topics — from astrophysics to language — without sacrificing entertainment. Yet not all films strike this balance. Many, unlike this recent production, have promoted inaccurate or even misleading scientific ideas, and thanks to their wide reach, have contributed to shaping distorted public perceptions of science. Precisely by harnessing the power of cinematic storytelling, Hildrun Walter, Fritz Treiber and colleagues have used films as a tool to foster engagement and dialogue between scientists and the public. Their innovative format, Science & Cinema, described in a new paper published in JCOM, proves both effective and potentially easy to replicate.

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May 12 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
US adversaries using the 'political theater' Democrats created as a point of weakness: DHS Secretary Mullin

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin discusses Chinese infiltration efforts in the United States and DHS funding issues on 'The Story.'

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May 12 • 4:54 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Inaugural Entertainment Announces Theatrical Release Date for Green Day Inspired Comedy, “NIMRODS,” Starring Mason Thames and Mckenna Grace, And New Partnership with Legion M

Inaugural Entertainment is turning up the volume with today’s announcement of the release date for its Green Day–inspired comedy NIMRODS, along with a new partnership with Legion M, the world’s first fan-owned entertainment company. The film will rock theaters on August 14. NIMRODS is a coming-of-age story about three friends…

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May 12 • 1:55 PM EDT • Entertainment • newsroom.livenation.com
VENU Announces Expansion Plans of Its Premium Live Entertainment Portfolio into Tennessee with Landmark $300 Million Amphitheater at the Bend in Chattanooga

Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the “Company”) (NYSE American: VENU), owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, today an...

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May 12 • 8:04 AM EDT • Entertainment • businesswire.com
VENU Announces Expansion Plans of Its Premium Live Entertainment Portfolio into Tennessee with Landmark $300 Million Amphitheater at the Bend in Chattanooga

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 12, 2026--Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE American: VENU), owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, today announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase a 15 acre parcel of property for planned expansion into Tennessee where VENU® is taking definitive steps towards the development of a landmark, next-generation, world-class amphitheater at the Bend® in Chattanooga, to be named Sunset Amphitheater Chat

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May 12 • 8:04 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Packers, politics and theater

Corporate consolidation isn’t unique to the meat processing sector, so why the DOJ-USDA political theater?

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May 11 • 11:06 AM EDT • Politics • beefmagazine.com