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The Representatives to Bring PRIVATE MANNING GOES TO WASHINGTON to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2016


The Representatives this August will bring one of their hyper-intimate, socially relevant theatrical experiences abroad, as they premiere their latest production, PRIVATE MANNING GOES TO WASHINGTON, at the 2016 International Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.

BWW Review: FLY at Crossroads Through 4/17 is Brilliant Theatre
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 12, 2016


'FLY' is on the Crossroads Theater Stage through April 17th. Written by Trey Ellis and Ricardo Khan, directed by Khan and choreographed by Hope Clarke, this must-see production is brilliant.

President Barack Obama to Appear as Science Channel's Guest Presenter This Week
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 11, 2016


Science Channel, the destination for all things science, is pleased to announce that President Obama will guest present five segments for the network's nightly science news coverage, SCIENCE PRESENTS DNEWS

Trent Harmon Crowned Winner of AMERICAN IDOL Season 15
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 8, 2016


Last night on AMERICAN IDOL, the lights were dimmed for a final time and host Ryan Seacrest made one last dream come true, as Trent Harmon, 25, from Amory, MS, was named the 15th and final AMERICAN IDOL in the history-making series finale live from Dolby Theatre.

Creative Cauldron to Stage Award-Winning Musical CAROLINE, OR CHANGE
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 7, 2016


Creative Cauldron presents the award-winning musical Caroline, or Change, with book and lyrics by Tony Kushner (Pulitzer Prize, Angels in America), score by Jeanine Tesori (Tony Award, Fun Home), and directed by Creative Cauldron Artistic Associate Matt Conner. Caroline, or Change was nominated for six Tony Awards in 2004 and won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 2007. Tesori's Drama Desk Award-Winning score combines spiritual music with blues, Motown, classical and Jewish klezmer music. The production will run from May 5th through May 29th, 2016 at ArtSpace Falls Church. Press Night is May 7th, 2016 at 8 PM.

NBC's MEET THE PRESS is No. 1 in Key Demo for Fifth Consecutive Week
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 7, 2016


After winning the first quarter of 2016 in the key A25-54 demo, “Meet the Press with Chuck Todd” (MTP) continued its dominance with the audience this past Sunday, delivering a win with 1.104 million viewers and holding its #1 lead with the audience season-to-date.

Hannover Marketing & Tourismus: Welcome to Hannover, Mr. President!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 7, 2016


Trade Fair Hub & attractive Destination

Itzhak Perlman with Rohan de Silva Set for MPAC, 5/7
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 6, 2016


Itzhak Perlman, the reigning virtuoso of the violin, performs in conjunction with pianist Rohan de Silva at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 8 pm. Tickets are $79 - $129.

FOX NEWS SUNDAY with Chris Wallace to Air Exclusive Interview with President Obama
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 6, 2016


FOX News Sunday's Chris Wallace will conduct an exclusive sit-down interview with President Barack Obama to air this Sunday April 10th, 2016.

Actors Equity President Pens Column on Diversity After HAMILTON Hullabaloo
by Jessica Khan - Apr 5, 2016


As previously reported by BroadwayWorld, the producers of Hamilton recently sent out a casting notice specifying they are 'looking for non-white men and women, ages 20s to 30s, for both the Broadway production and upcoming national tours. No theatre experience necessary.' Representatives for the production say the language used was approved by Actors' Equity, and the show's producers have just released the following statement on the issue.

New York Philharmonic's 'Concerts in the Parks' to Return for 51st Season This June
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2016


The 2016 New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks, Presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer, will return for the 51st season with five free outdoor concerts, conducted by Music Director Alan Gilbert, on the Great Lawn in Central Park, Manhattan (June 15 and 16); Prospect Park, Brooklyn (June 17); Cunningham Park, Queens (June 20); and Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx (June 21).

More Broadway Revival Cast Members Will Reunite with Denzel Washington & Viola Davis in FENCES Film Adaptation
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 4, 2016


The upcoming film adaptation of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play FENCES will welcome back another pair of Broadway actors.

Photo Flash: First Look at FLY at Crossroads Theatre Co.
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 1, 2016


FLY, the soaring tale of the first African American Army Air Corp pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen, returns in April to Crossroads Theatre Company where it premiered seven years ago, culminating a bicoastal tour of the critically acclaimed production.

BWW Interview: Ricardo Khan and FLY at Crossroads Theatre
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 31, 2016


Broadwayworld.com interviewed Ricardo Kahn about his career and the play, 'Fly' that will be performed at Crossroads Theatre from April 7th to April 17th. 'Fly' is the soaring tale of the first African American Army Air Corps known as the Tuskegee Airmen. It is co-written by Ricardo Kahn and Trey Ellis and the Crossroads production is also directed by Kahn.

Broadcasting Icon Tom Brokaw to be Honored with Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2016


Legendary journalist and New York Times best-selling author Tom Brokaw will be awarded the 2016 Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism that serves democracy.

FiveThirtyEight & ESPN Films to Debut Latest Short Film at Tribeca Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 30, 2016


On April 20, FiveThirtyEight and ESPN Films will premiere “A More Perfect Union,” the latest short documentary from its series FiveThirtyEight Elections.

Cuba Ventures Discusses Significance of U.S. President Obama's Visit to Cuba
by Robert Diamond - Mar 29, 2016


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Cuba Ventures Corp. (TSX VENTURE:CUV)(OTCBB:MPSFF)(FRANKFURT:IJA2) (the 'Company') (formerly MPH Ventures Corp.) is pleased to update its shareholders on the significance of the recent visit to Cuba by U.S. President Obama. Cuba Ventures Corp., through its subsidiary Travelucion Media, is an online travel and digital media marketing company that specializes in travel marketing, electronic reservations and online booking solutions for international visitors to Cuba.

CBS EVENING NEWS Anchor Scott Pelley to Receive 2016 Cronkite Award
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 28, 2016


Award-winning journalist Scott Pelley, who now sits in Cronkite's former anchor chair, will be the 2016 recipient of the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism.

VIDEO: Daveed Diggs Recalls The Surreal Moment Performing HAMILTON For The Nation's First Black President
by Michael Dale - Mar 23, 2016


Daveed Diggs never expected to be on Broadway, but it's been an unexpectedly emotional experience.

Ratings High for ESPN's Coverage of Historic Tampa Bay Rays - Cuban National Team Game
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 23, 2016


Tuesday's historic Major League Baseball exhibition game on ESPN, in which the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cuban National Team, is the highest-rated MLB preseason telecast

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