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NOVA Wonders takes viewers on a journey to the frontiers of science, where researchers are tackling some of the biggest questions about life and the cosmos. From the mysteries of astrophysics to the secrets of the body to the challenges of inventing technologies that could rival

Playwrights Horizons Announces Commissions of New Work by Dave Harris, Mia Chung & Mo Photo Playwrights Horizons Announces Commissions of New Work by Dave Harris, Mia Chung & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 22, 2022

Playwrights Horizons has announced its most recent slate of commissioned artists, providing crucial support to today’s most imaginative writers, and to the realization of works that will shape the future of the American theater....
New Works by Calamity West, Daniel Zaitchik and More Set for Roundabout Underground R Photo New Works by Calamity West, Daniel Zaitchik and More Set for Roundabout Underground Reading Series
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the seventh annual Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written and directed by emerging artists, as well as post-show receptions. The Reading Series will feature new works by Selina Fillinger, ...
Binge Free Festival Kicks Off This October Photo Binge Free Festival Kicks Off This October
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2022

Santa Monica Playhouse has been a cultural treasure in the seaside community for 62 years. Now, the Playhouse is giving love back with its Seventh Annual Binge Free Festival, three weeks of free performances, workshops, and music in Santa Monica's ONLY fringe festival. The BFF's primary focus is on ...
The Academy Invites 842 To Membership; 50% Are Women Photo The Academy Invites 842 To Membership; 50% Are Women
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 02, 2019

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 842 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. The 2019 class is 50% women, 29% people of color, and represents 59 countries. Those...
PBS & WGBH Announce New Series NOVA WONDERS, Coming Spring 2018 Photo PBS & WGBH Announce New Series NOVA WONDERS, Coming Spring 2018
by Caryn Robbins - January 18, 2018

NOVA WONDERS, a six-episode, hour-long, primetime series, hosted by three engaging young scientists, is slated to launch on PBS in spring 2018....
Jenn Grant Shares New Single 'One Hit Wonders' Photo Jenn Grant Shares New Single 'One Hit Wonders'
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023

Jenn Grant will release her new album Champagne Problems. Now, she shares the empowering “One Hit Wonders,” the fourth track she has teased off the LP.  Written and performed with platinum awarded artist Ria Mae and long-time collaborator Daniel Ledwell, the song carries messages of strength and enc...
Gateway Theatre Announces Remainder Of 2022/2023 Season Featuring Audio Plays, Lunar Photo Gateway Theatre Announces Remainder Of 2022/2023 Season Featuring Audio Plays, Lunar New Year Celebration & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 09, 2023

Gateway Theatre has announced the continuation of in-person artistic offerings alongside audio plays through the remainder of their 2022-2023 season....
BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020) Photo BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020)
by Peter Nason - April 07, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest theatrical works (non-musical) from 1920-2020; see if your favorites made the list!...
American Shakespeare Center Selects First Two Winners Of 'Shakespeare's New Contempor Photo American Shakespeare Center Selects First Two Winners Of 'Shakespeare's New Contemporaries'
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2018

The American Shakespeare Center (ASC) today announces that Amy E. Witting's Anne Page Hates Fun and Mary Elizabeth Hamilton's 16 Winters or the Bear's Tale are the first two winners of 'Shakespeare's New Contemporaries,' an international playwriting competition designed to create a modern canon of c...
The Drama League Announces Its 2019 Directors-In-Residence Photo The Drama League Announces Its 2019 Directors-In-Residence
by Stephi Wild - December 06, 2018

The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) has announced the theater directors chosen to develop new plays and musicals as part of the 2019 Drama League Artist Residency Program. Public work-in-progress presentations of each residency will be held periodically throughout ...
beabadoobee Releases Sophomore Album 'Beatopia' Photo beabadoobee Releases Sophomore Album 'Beatopia'
by Michael Major - July 15, 2022

Critically-acclaimed, award-winning Gen Z icon beabadoobee has released Beatopia via Dirty Hit, her highly-anticipated sophomore album. The album features beabadoobee’s latest single “10:36,” as well as lead single “Talk” and recent album tracks “Lovesong” and “See You Soon.” Plus, check out upcomin...
FOX's THE ORVILLE Ranks As No. 1 Entertainment Program of the Week Photo FOX's THE ORVILLE Ranks As No. 1 Entertainment Program of the Week
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2017

Episode 2 of FOX's THE ORVILLE ranks as the #1 entertainment program of the week and the first broadcast entertainment program in 20 years to outperform The Emmy Awards in Live + 7 ratings for the week of Sept. 11....
Joe's Pub Announces Virtual Winter Programming Featuring Carnatic Classical Music, Ba Photo Joe's Pub Announces Virtual Winter Programming Featuring Carnatic Classical Music, Battle of The Bands Satire and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2020

Joe’s Pub has announced their free digital winter programming from December 8 - January 8, 2021, available on Joe’s Pub YouTube or otherwise noted. The virtual performances include Mai Khoi & Pete Drungles: In The Ruins, Roy Nathanson's 5pm Porch Concert: World on Fire, VICHITRA: In Order to Become,...
Strawbs Announce 50th Anniversary Celebration in Lakewood Photo Strawbs Announce 50th Anniversary Celebration in Lakewood
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 07, 2019

In celebration of their 50th anniversary, UK music legends Strawbs, plus a host of guest performers, former Strawbs, and Strawbs-related artists, will be performing at the Strand Theater in Lakewood, NJ on April 26-28, 2019!...
Soho Rep to Present World Premiere of Raja Feather Kelly's THE FIRES Photo Soho Rep to Present World Premiere of Raja Feather Kelly's THE FIRES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 29, 2024

Soho Rep will present The Fires, a world premiere play written and directed by Raja Feather Kelly. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets....
Brian Thomas Abraham, Jennifer Apple & More to Star in THE BAND'S VISIT at The Huntin Photo Brian Thomas Abraham, Jennifer Apple & More to Star in THE BAND'S VISIT at The Huntington Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 03, 2023

Find out who will be starring in and behind the scenes of 'The Band's Visit,' the highly anticipated musical coming to the Huntington Theatre in Boston this November....
1,000+ Artists, 500+ Free Events, Hands-On Learning and More Announced For The REACH Photo 1,000+ Artists, 500+ Free Events, Hands-On Learning and More Announced For The REACH
by A.A. Cristi - August 07, 2019

With more than 1,000 artists and more than 500 free events in three new sunlit pavilions and more than 130,000 square feet of new landscaped green space at the nation's cultural capital, the REACH opens its doors in exactly one month's time with 16 full days of creativity in action, providing artist...
Over 1,300 Performances Added to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Lineup Photo Over 1,300 Performances Added to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Lineup
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2024

A new batch of shows to be staged at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been revealed. Learn more about the full lineup here!...
Paula S. Apsell to Receive Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award Photo Paula S. Apsell to Receive Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award
by Macon Prickett - July 24, 2018

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced today that Paula S. Apsell, Senior Executive Producer of the multiple Emmy® Award winning series, NOVA, and Director of the WGBH Science Unit, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award at the 39th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awar...
The Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society Welcomes Tom Jackson Photo The Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society Welcomes Tom Jackson
by Stephi Wild - September 19, 2019

The Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society is excited to announce Tom Jackson, one of Canada's most influential and distinguished actors, musicians and activists, as the company's ambassador, creative collaborator and producer, as they head into the first production in the 2019-2020 season....
Review Roundup: Bess Wohl's Darkly Comic AMERICAN HERO Opens IAMA Season Photo Review Roundup: Bess Wohl's Darkly Comic AMERICAN HERO Opens IAMA Season
by Alan Henry - October 03, 2018

IAMA Theatre Company opens its 2018-19 season with a darkly comic celebration of the power of teamwork and unity to overcome adversity. James Eckhousedirects the Los Angeles premiere ofAmerican Hero, opening Sept. 21 in aPasadena Playhouse guest production at the Carrie Hamilton Theatre. Performance...
Shakespeare Theatre Company Sets 23/24 Season Featuring EVITA Directed by Sammi Canno Photo Shakespeare Theatre Company Sets 23/24 Season Featuring EVITA Directed by Sammi Cannold & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 24, 2023

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the upcoming 23/24 Season: Greater Wonders. The 23/24 Season opens with the long-awaited production of EVITA. ...
Photos: First Look Inside Rehearsals For EVENTS By Bailey Williams With The Hearth Th Photo Photos: First Look Inside Rehearsals For EVENTS By Bailey Williams With The Hearth Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 16, 2022

Broadway World received an exclusive backstage look inside rehearsals for the World Premiere of EVENTS, a dark comedy by Bailey Williams (I thought I would die but I didn't at The Tank), directed by Sarah Blush (Sehnsucht at JACK). ...
JACK Launches 2022 Performance Festival RADICAL ACTS Photo JACK Launches 2022 Performance Festival RADICAL ACTS
by Blair Ingenthron - November 06, 2022

After a thrilling inaugural festival in 2021, JACK returns to its DIY roots for their annual performance festival: Radical Acts. From November 9 - 19 JACK will be home to all things radical — radical joy, radical mayhem, radical vulnerability, and radical confrontations with today's pressing issues....
World Premiere of EVENTS by Bailey Williams to be Presented by The Hearth and The Bri Photo World Premiere of EVENTS by Bailey Williams to be Presented by The Hearth and The Brick in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 07, 2022

The Hearth Theater Company in association with The Brick will present the World Premiere of EVENTS, a dark comedy by Bailey Williams (I thought I would die but I didn't at The Tank), directed by Sarah Blush (Sehnsucht at JACK), at The Brick December 1-18. ...




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