The US Premiere of Mark O’Rowe’s The Approach is now officially open at Irish Rep’s W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre. Directed by Conor Bagley, the play will have a limited run through May 10.  Listen carefully… Three women. Three conversations. As the details of what they share begin to diverge, we realise that a subtle game of survival is being played. Mark O’Rowe’s The Approach explores the inner lives of Anna, Cora, and Denise as they desperately try to make sense of their world. The cast of The Approach features Carmen M. Herlihy (The Apiary) as Cora, Kate MacCluggage (Left on Tenth)…

Boston Blue is about to face the wrath of Blue Bloods usweekly fans after breaking up a beloved couple. During the Friday, April 17, episode of the CBS series, Danny Reagan’s (Donnie Wahlberg) girlfriend, Maria Baez (Marisa Ramirez), returned to help with a case. Their dynamic, however, was off and Maria later revealed that she was struggling with her mother’s deteriorating mental health after a Parkinson’s diagnosis. She surprised Danny — and viewers — by hitting pause on their relationship. “She’s in a crisis. She’s not sure what to do,” Wahlberg, 56, exclusively told Us Weekly at CBS Fest on Wednesday,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A famed theoretical physicist, bestselling author and physics professor is alarmed by the documented trend of high-level scientists, some related to UFO research, who have oddly disappeared or died over the past several years”If a scientist disappears, it’s a matter of some concern. But if 10 scientists suddenly die or vanish who all have advanced security clearance with access to sensitive research, this is cause for national concern,” Dr. Michio Kaku told Fox News Digital.”This is unheard of,” he said. “This has never happened before. The next step is to determine if…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Burger lovers take warning: neighborhood cookouts could be more expensive this summer, thanks to conflict in the Middle East.Global tensions are pushing up energy prices, resulting in higher costs for beef and the propane used to fuel backyard grills — just in time for Americans getting ready for barbecue season.”The impact of ongoing challenges in the Middle East on energy prices impacts nearly every facet of the U.S. economy and beef-cattle are not immune,” Glynn Tonsor, a professor of agricultural economics at Kansas State University, told Fox News Digital.THE SINGLE CRUSHING PROBLEM…

Major brokerages are increasingly targeting younger investors, opening the door for teenagers to begin building portfolios years before they traditionally would. ProCap Financial chief market strategist Phil Rosen joined FOX Business’ Stuart Varney on “Varney & Co.” to discuss the shift, framing it as part of a broader industry push to capture the next generation of clients amid changing demographics. Firms like Charles Schwab and Fidelity have long catered to older investors, but the rise of mobile-first platforms such as Robinhood, which counts a large share of millennial and Gen Z users, has intensified competition. Rosen pointed to that dynamic…

It’s a melting pot of eats. Since its founding in 2015, the Queens Night Market has evolved into one of the most acclaimed, varied and affordable food festivals in the world. This year, a virtual U.N. of new vendors is cooking up an array of tantalizing grub, including succulent Egyptian lamb chops, moist banana bread via the breezy island of St Lucia and hearty noodle and meat Beshbermarak from Kazakhstan. “Each year it gets harder and harder to find new cuisines,” gregarious founder John Wang told The Post of the festival, which kicks off in its longtime home of Flushing…

Pope Leo was in Angola on Friday for the third leg of his tour of Africa after he held a mass in Cameroon in front of roughly 120,000 people. CBS News’ Chris Livesay reports and Michelle Boorstein, a religion reporter at the Washington Post, has more.

This week’s Stage Mag Spotlight is on Osbourn Theatre’s production of MAMMA MIA! Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld’s service for easily creating modern, fully interactive show programs for all types of productions, from streaming to broadcast to in-person. Osbourn Theatre’s Stage Mag is not just as a bare cast list, but a full-fledged show program – with special features to enhance the audience’s experience at their production of the fan-favorite musical. The Stage Mag also allows the theatre to introduce their company to the audience, displaying their headshots and bios. The Osbourn Theatre gave audiences a first look at their cast with a special…

Amanda Batula and West Wilson are putting their blossoming romance on full display. The Summer House costars packed on the PDA at a baseball game in New York on Friday, April 17. Their display of affection was captured on the venue’s Kiss Cam and broadcast via the Yes Network. In the footage, West, 31, could be seen leaning in to plant a kiss on Amanda, 34, as they sat among the crowd watching the Kansas City Royals take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Last month, Amanda and West posted a joint statement via Instagram to address their…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s office is denying reports that city funds were used to support a program offering LGBTQ migrants up to $500 in “wellness” perks, after a local advocacy group advertised the benefits and later scaled back its description amid backlash.Through its program “Belonging Matters,” the group had planned to provide yoga, arts and other recreational services.”No funds have been distributed or directed for these purposes. This organization received a $7,500 grant through a City program to support mental health services. Those funds were not designated for and may not be…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LAS VEGAS – WrestleMania is one of the biggest spectacles in sports.It is the premier event for the WWE, combining the fanfare of the Super Bowl with the hard-hitting action of combat sports. The top feuds in the company will come to an end while fans hold out hope of a major return or a surprise appearance from one of their favorite stars.For the pro wrestlers themselves, the event means just a bit more. It’s the culmination of everything they have worked for and a chance to showcase their skills to an…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump publicly thanked what he called Pakistan’s “great prime minister and field marshal, two fantastic people!!!” in a Truth Social post Friday praising Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s military chief, Asim Munir.Sharif quickly responded on X, “On behalf of the people of Pakistan, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and on my behalf, I express my deep and profound appreciation for your kind and gracious words.”The public exchange capped a remarkable rise for Munir, who has become one of the few foreign officials trusted both by Trump and by Iran’s…

Americans are being warned to rethink travel to a sunny Caribbean destination as crime and concerns about terrorism rise.  The US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago announced Thursday that the US Department of State had updated its travel advisory regarding American tourists. The advisory cautions that Americans should “reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime,” citing a “heightened risk of terrorism.” The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is authorized to search and enter private and public properties while the State of Emergency (SOE), which was declared March 2, remains in effect. Bail is suspended during this time, meaning that anyone arrested for…

LONG BEACH, Calif. () — The Big Bang on the Bay has fizzled out-it’s cancelled.The California Coastal Commission has denied the permit for the July 3rd fireworks show over Alamitos Bay in Long Beach. The commission cited environmental reasons for denying the permit.Restaurateur John Morris has organized the fireworks show since 2011. The California Coastal Commission warned him last year’s show would be the last if he didn’t switch to drones. Morris claims that’s more expensive than fireworks.”I know for sure that 95, 97 percent of this community want the fireworks,” Morris said. “All over the internet drones are good…

Broadway isn’t the only place you can see Isa Briones sing this week. The performer is currently playing Connie Francis in Just in Time, but her character on The Pitt can also break out a tune when the occasion is right. In a mid-credits scene from the Season Two finale, which debuted on Thursday, Dr. Santos let loose alongside Dr. King (played by Taylor Dearden) to cover Alanis Morissette’s You Oughta Know during karaoke at a bar. Watch the duo rock out to the song in the clip. Isa Briones began her run as Connie Francis in Just in Time on Broadway…