WalletHub's key numbers for 88th Oscars

The 88th annual Academy Awards are tonight, and to mark the event, WalletHub has compiled some key numbers. Here are some highlights:

v 25: Age of Jennifer Lawrence, the youngest person to earn four acting nominations.

v 3,500: Average cost (in dollars) of preparing a Hollywood actress for the red carpet.

v 220,000: The dollar value of the 2016 Oscar Swag Bag.

v 39: Number of years between Sylvester Stallone’s two Oscar nominations for his portrayal of Rocky Balboa.

v 45: Number of seconds that acceptance speeches will be this year, thanks to individual shout-outs scrolling on the bottom of the screen.

The 88th Annual Academy Awards (7 p.m., ABC): Comedian Chris Rock is our host for Hollywood’s annual orgy of self-indulgence. Expect him to throw a few jabs at the academy for its startling lack of diversity. As for the movies that did make the cut, “The Revenant” heads the list with 12 nominations, but, alas, none for the burly bear that turned Leonardo DiCaprio into a chew toy.

“Downton Abbey” (9 p.m., PBS): Sigh. We’re closing in on the “Downton Abbey” finale, but first comes the new special “More Manners of Downton Abbey.” The show’s historical adviser, Alastair Bruce, explores the social protocol of aristocrats and servants in the 1920s.

TV listings, B8

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

‘Sound of Music’ tickets are on sale

PITTSBURGH

Tickets are on sale for the new touring production of “The Sound of Music,” which comes to Benedum Center on March 22-27.

Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. March 22-24; 8 p.m. March 25; 2 and 8 p.m. March 26; and 1 and 6:30 p.m. March 27.

Tickets range from $45 to $95 and can be purchased online at TrustArts.org/Broadway; and by phone at 412-456-4800.

Toastmasters have open house

BOARDMAN

Youngstown Executive 408 Toastmasters Club will have an open house Monday from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at the Summitville Tile Building, 621 Boardman-Canfield Road, (U.S. route 224). The free event is open to the public, and food and refreshments will be provided.

Toastmasters International provides a supportive environment to build confidence, leadership and public-speaking skills.

Faculty recital at Bliss hall

YOUNGSTOWN

The Dana School of Music will present a free recital by faculty members Kathryn Thomas Umble, flute, and Cicilia Yudha, piano, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Bliss Recital Hall, on the Youngstown State University campus.

Drum and chant workshop planned

NILES

Jim Donovan, a founding member of the band Rusted Root, will lead a drum and chant workshop at 7 p.m. Friday at the Yoga Room, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road (in Niles Park Plaza). Space is limited.

Registration is $35 through Wednesday, and $45 afterward. For information or to register, call 330-637-7171.