The Dandelion Chandelier Entertainment Calendar showcases the best in the world of pop culture. The notable new movies, TV shows, new plays, movie festivals, and podcasts in March 2020. Plus new drops and tours launching in pop music, and the top music festivals in March 2020. For the full March 2020 Luxury Calendar, click here. And for a list of fantastic new books being published in March 2020, click here.
what’s happening in pop culture this march 2020?
Lighthearted comedies like the new podcast The Last Degree of Kevin Bacon. The London stage adaptation of Sleepless in Seattle called Sleepless. And the scary-good sequel A Quiet Place Part II. There is a little bit of everything when it comes to March’s pop culture offerings.
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You’ll also find thrilling TV adaptations of books, including The Plot Against America from Philip Roth on HBO. For music lovers, it-girl Billie Eilish kicks off her Where Do We Go? world tour in Miami. Oh, and there’s a little festival taking place down in Austin this month.
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the best in pop culture this march 2020
1. best new movies and film festivals in march 2020
Marvel stars Tom Holland and Chris Pratt lend their voices to Pixar’s latest film, Onward, a fantasy adventure set in a contemporary world filled with magical creatures. A pair of elf brothers set off on a road trip searching for any real magic left in the world – Mar 6
After he and his wife are murdered, US Marine Ray Garrison is resurrected by a team of scientists. Enhanced with nanotechnology, he becomes a superhuman, biotech killing machine in Bloodshot – March 12
Austin’s SXSW Festival is a sprawling festival of tech, marketing, film and more. Movie lovers will enjoy the SXSW Film Festival portion, which celebrates raw innovation and emerging talent from behind and in front of the camera – Mar 13 – 21
The Sun Valley Film Festival returns to Idaho with more than 60 films. The event also includes Coffee Talks, a screenwriters lab and an awards gala – Mar 18 – 22
Starring Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou, A Quiet Place Part II follows the Abbott family after the deadly events of the first film – Mar 20
The best in pop culture, including new movies and movie festivals in March 2020: Mulan Movie. Courtesy Photo.
The next installment of Disney’s live-action remake trend is Mulan. Featuring Chinese star Liu Yifei as the titular character. And a host of other Chinese legends like Donnie Yen, Gong Li and Jet Li – Mar 27
2. big television events in march 2020
Hulu’s four-part docu-series Hillary examines the life and challenges faced by the former Secretary of State, first lady and unsuccessful presidential candidate – Mar 6
Just in time for Easter crime solving, The Pale Horse on Amazon follows antiques dealer Mark Easterbrook (Rufus Sewell) as he attempts to find out why his name is on a list discovered inside a dead woman’s shoe – Mar 13
HBO’s The Plot Against America is a limited series based on the Philip Roth novel. It imagines an alternate universe in which Franklin D. Roosevelt is defeated in the presidential election of 1940 by Charles Lindbergh. The cast includes Winona Ryder, John Turturro and Zoe Kazan – Mar 16
Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington and Joshua Jackson star in Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere, an adaptation of Celeste Ng’s 2017 novel set in an Ohio suburb – Mar 18
The best in pop culture, including new movies and movie festivals in March 2020: Little Fires Everywhere. Courtesy Photo.
Octavia Spencer stars in Self Made: Inspired by The Life of Madam C.J. Walker on Netflix as the title character. Walker earned a place in history as the first woman to be a self-made millionaire in the United States – Mar 20
3. best new plays in march 2020
Katrina Lenk stars as Bobbie alongside Patti LuPone as Joanne in the gender-flipped interpretation of the 1970 musical Company at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater – Previews Mar 2, Opens Mar 22
Laurie Metcalf and Rupert Everett star in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at the Booth Theater. The production marks Metcalf’s fifth consecutive season on Broadway – Previews Mar 3, Opens Apr 9
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A revival of the classic Neil Simon marriage comedy Plaza Suite at the Hudson Theatre reunites real-life couple Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick on Broadway for the first time in over 20 years – Previews Mar 13, Opens Apr 13
Sleepless is a new romantic musical comedy based on the original story and screenplay of the rom-com classic Sleepless In Seattle. Performances are at London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre – Previews Mar 21, Opens Mar 31
Tony winner Laurence Fishburne and Oscar winner Sam Rockwell star in the David Mamet play American Buffalo at the Circle in a Square Theatre about a junk shop owner scheming to get back a valuable nickel sold for much less than it’s true worth – Previews Mar 24, Opens Apr 14
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4. best pop music events in march 2020
Billie Eilish kicks off her Where Do We Go? world tour at the American Airlines Arena in Miami – Mar 9
The best in pop culture, including new movies, movie festivals, plays and podcasts in March 2020: . Courtesy Photo.
The iconic SXSW Music Festival returns to Austin, Texas with a curated mix of artists performing in bars, clubs, parks, churches, hotels and more – Mar 16 – 22
The second North American leg of Michael Bublé’s Tour kicks off in Jacksonville, Florida – Mar 17
For EDM fans around the world, Ultra Miami is a must-stop on the international circuit – Mar 20 – 22
Hot off his latest album drop, Justin Beiber will perform at the iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in LA – Mar 29
Pearl Jam brings their North American Tour 2020 to Madison Square Garden in celebration of 30 years performing live – Mar 30
5. best new podcasts in march 2020
Human rights attorney Kate Kelly hosts Ordinary Equality, an exploration of the attempted ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment and the century-long battle that was waged before it — and the battle that’s still ahead.
The Last Degree of Kevin Bacon is a new 10 episode scripted podcast available on Spotify. Kevin Bacon, a Philadelphia native, stars in the series, where he plays a version of himself.
The best in pop culture, including new plays and podcasts in March 2020: The Last Degree of Kevin Bacon. Courtesy Photo.
Sometimes it’s not enough just to listen to music. You need to have opinions about it as well. Sound Opinions features music critics discussing music news, reviewing new releases and debating the musical merits of various songs.
Season 2 of The Dream looks at a shady and mysterious world: the wellness industry.
New from Stitcher is Verified, which follows the story of a policeman turned sexual predator, and the group of fearless women from around the world who band together to bring him to justice.
the best in pop culture this march 2020
That’s it. Our top picks for the best in the world of pop culture this March 2020. Let’s get it started!
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Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.
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