The Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers agreement brings into sharp focus the nuanced role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in scriptwriting. This pivotal deal, spanning three years, navigates the fine line between harnessing AI as a collaborative asset and guarding against its potential misuse.

The theatre is a magical place where stories are told, dreams are fulfilled, and audiences are transported to new worlds. But behind the curtain, there is a team of dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to make the magic happen. One of the most important members of this team is the understudy.

Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash is a musical featuring the music of the late singer while providing an abbreviated overview of his life. This musical homage starring Ron E. Rains, Michael D. Potter, Aja Wiltshire, Elleon Dobias, Erik Hellman, and Roy James Brown plays at Drury Lane Theatre through October 22, 2023. Ring of Fire was conceived by William Meade and created and directed by Richard Maltby, Jr. The musical premiered at the Studio Arena Theatre in Buffalo, New York, in 2005, and opened on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in 2006.

When David was getting out of high school, he was faced with a potentially life-changing decision. He had been accepted to the Julliard School, regarded as the most prestigious performing arts institution in the world. He also had the opportunity to be the keyboardist for the band Mercury Records was putting together for his friend John Bongiovi Jr. who would become better known as Jon Bon Jovi. That band, Bon Jovi, has gone on to be one of the biggest rock acts in history. The band has sold over 120 million albums worldwide. They’ve had 14 gold albums, 11 platinum albums, 5 multi-platinum albums, and 1 diamond album. David has been an instrumental part of the success of Bon Jovi. His keyboard arrangements are some of the best in the industry, and that says a lot. He stands with Keith Emerson of ELP, Ray Manzarek of The Doors, Jon Lord of Deep Purple, Dennis DeYoung of Styx, Tony Banks of Genesis, and Richard Wright of Pink Floyd as one of the best keyboardists to ever grace a rock album.

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has captivated the business world like never before, and the entertainment industry is no exception. Recognizing the need for clarity amidst the hype, Variety Intelligence Platform presents "Generative AI & Entertainment," a special report aimed at deciphering the potential of this groundbreaking technology.

It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee is an entertaining and educational half hour radio show profiling the entertainment industry including stage, television, film, and music. From Broadway stars to local artists, It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee puts listeners in touch with the world of show biz. In addition to his film and television credits, host Rikki Lee Travolta has headlined and directed stage productions throughout the country. Travolta’s unique brand of radio delivery is seasoned by tenure as a journalist for the world’s leading trade publishers and complimented by improv technique studied at Second City.