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Johnnie Walker Partners With Vote.org To Support Increased Voter Participation Through Keep Walking America Campaign
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 25, 2018

The upcoming 2018 United States elections, like any other, are important for the future of our country. To encourage and celebrate voter turnout as an act of moving forward, Johnnie Walker is partnering with non-profit organization ElectionDay.org, aVote.orginitiative, to support their 'Election Day Holiday' campaign. The campaign urges companies to offer employees paid time off, ranging from flexible working schedules to a full paid holiday, in order to get to the polls on November 6 th. This important initiative is a continuation of the Johnnie WalkerKeep Walking Americacampaign launched in 2016, which celebrates cultural diversity in America.

PlayGround Marks Opening of 25th Season with Inaugural THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: BAY AREA
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2018

PlayGround, the Bay Areas' and Los Angeles' leading playwright incubator, marks the opening of its twenty-fifth season with a special one-night celebration and performance launching a bold new partnership.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS To Launch At Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre, 9/17
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2018

PlayGround, the Bay Areas' and Los Angeles' leading playwright incubator, marks the opening of its twenty-fifth season with a special one-night celebration and performance launching a bold new partnership.

BWW Review: RAINMAKER Makes a Splash at Buck Creek Players
by The Marriage Matinee - Aug 11, 2018

A period of intense drought hardly seems the breeding ground for either hilarity or romance, but RAINMAKER somehow manages to make a drought the perfect setting for both. Its fast-paced dialogue and intense characters help it strike a balance of fun and thought-provoking moments.

THE 24-HOUR PLAYS: Comes to Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2018

PlayGround, the Bay Area's (and now Los Angeles') leading playwright incubator, will mark the opening of its twenty-fifth season with a special one-night gala celebration and performance, and the launch of a bold new partnership. In collaboration with NYC-based The 24 Hour Plays, PlayGround will present the inaugural The 24 Hour Plays: Bay Area, featuring fully produced and performed (i.e., off-book) performances of six original ten-minute plays by distinguished PlayGround alumni, written and developed over just twenty-four hours, and staged by an all-star cast of leading local directors and actors on Monday, September 17, at

BWW Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Delivers a Comical Fairy Tale at Theatre Tuscaloosa
by David Edward Perry - Jul 15, 2018

'Once Upon a Mattress' is a comical retelling of the 1835 fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson, 'The Princess and the Pea.' This fun song and dance show is reminiscent to the films like 'The Court Jester' starring Danny Kaye. Overall the production is a fun comedy representation of the real story behind this classic fairy tale.

Chill Out With Frozone At INCREDIBLES 2 At The El Capitan
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 12, 2018

Chill out with Frozone this weekend – see Disney•Pixar's INCREDIBLES 2 at the El Capitan Theatre this weekend (July 13-15) and receive a free Icee in a collectible 12oz Incredibles 2 Cup!

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Comes To Theatre Tuscaloosa This Weekend
by Karen Stahl - Jul 12, 2018

The classic story of the princess and the pea meets musical comedy in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, running from July 13 to July 22 at Theatre Tuscaloosa. 

Disney/Pixar's INCREDIBLES 2 Soundtrack Featuring Score By Oscar-Winning Composer Michael Giacchino Available Today
by Macon Prickett - Jun 15, 2018

Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino returns to the world of the Incredibles with a new score for Disney•Pixar's 'Incredibles 2.' The original motion picture soundtrack, with music composed and produced by Giacchino, will be released by Walt Disney Records today. The film opens in U.S. theaters on June 15, 2018.

PBS Great Performances to Air ELLIS ISLAND: THE DREAM OF AMERICA WITH PACIFIC SYMPHONY
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2018

Great Performances and Pacific Symphony, led by music director Carl St.Clair, pay tribute to America's history with a performance of composer Peter Boyer's Grammy-nominated contemporary classical work "Ellis Island: The Dream of America," at a free, public screening in Orange County, June 29, 8:00 p.m. at the Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University.   

Disney Pixar's INCREDIBLES 2 Comes to El Capitan Theatre - 6/14 - 7/29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2018

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre presents a special engagement of Disney•Pixar's INCREDIBLES 2  June 14 - July 29, 2018, shown in brilliant Dolby Vision (2D) & Dolby Atmos Sound Technology. Tickets are now on sale at www.elcapitantickets.com, by calling 1-800-DISNEY6 and at The El Capitan Theatre box office. 

Disney Pixar's INCREDIBLES 2 Comes to El Capitan Theatre - 6/14 - 7/29
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2018

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre presents a special engagement of Disney•Pixar's INCREDIBLES 2  June 14 - July 29, 2018, shown in brilliant Dolby Vision (2D) & Dolby Atmos Sound Technology. Tickets are now on sale at www.elcapitantickets.com, by calling 1-800-DISNEY6 and at The El Capitan Theatre box office. 

VIDEO: Samuel L. Jackson Chats Voicing Frozone for THE INCREDIBLES Franchise, & More on THE ELLEN SHOW
by Macon Prickett - Jun 6, 2018

Samuel L. Jackson visits The Ellen Show to chat voicing Frozone for The Incredibles, his favorite curse words, & more! Check out the clip below! 

VIDEO: Check Out A Newly Released Clip from THE INCREDIBLES 2
by Macon Prickett - Jun 5, 2018

In “Incredibles 2,” Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) navigates the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell), Dash (voice of Huck Milner) and baby Jack-Jack—whose super powers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don't shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) by their side. That's what makes this family so Incredible.

GREAT PERFORMANCES ELLIS ISLAND: The Dream of America with Pacific Symphony Premieres Friday, June 29 on PBS
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018

THIRTEEN's Great Performances and Pacific Symphony, led by music director Carl St.Clair, pay tribute to America's history with a performance of composer Peter Boyer's “Ellis Island: The Dream of America,” a Grammy-nominated contemporary classical work celebrating the historic American immigrant experience.Great Performances – Ellis Island: The Dream of America with Pacific Symphony premieres nationwideFriday, June 29 at 10 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month. It will be available to stream the following day via pbs.org/gperf and PBS apps.

Hollywood's Legendary El Capitan Theatre Presents Special Engagement of Disney/Pixar's INCREDIBLES 2
by Tori Hartshorn - May 11, 2018

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre presents a special engagement of Disney•Pixar's INCREDIBLES 2  June 14 – July 29, 2018, shown in brilliant Dolby Vision (2D) & Dolby Atmos Sound Technology. Tickets are now on sale at www.elcapitantickets.com, by calling 1-800-DISNEY6 and at The El Capitan Theatre box office. 

VIDEO: Check Out A New Teaser for INCREDIBLES 2 + Tickets Officially On Sale Now!
by Macon Prickett - May 11, 2018

In “Incredibles 2,” Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) navigates the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell), Dash (voice of Huck Milner) and baby Jack-Jack—whose super powers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don't shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) by their side. That's what makes this family so Incredible.

Pacific Symphony Performs Peter Boyer's 'Ellis Island: The Dream of America'
by Julie Musbach - May 4, 2018

THIRTEEN's Great Performances and Pacific Symphony, led by music director Carl St.Clair, pay tribute to America's history with a performance of composer Peter Boyer's “Ellis Island: The Dream of America,” a Grammy-nominated contemporary classical work celebrating the historic American immigrant experience. Great Performances – Ellis Island: The Dream of America with Pacific Symphony premieres nationwide Friday, June 29 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month. It will be available to stream the following day via pbs.org/gperf and PBS apps.

Disney / Pixar's INCREDIBLES 2 Launches Super Promotions Campaign Welcoming 14 Brands to the Incredible Family
by Macon Prickett - Apr 26, 2018

Disney•Pixar's all-new “Incredibles 2” kicks off a super-sized campaign this month, featuring 14 incredible family brands, including ADT, Alaska Airlines, American Egg Board, Best Western, Bounty, Chrysler, Clorox, Coppertone, Horizon Organic, Juicy Juice, Kleenex, McDonalds, SleepNumber and Zillow. Directed and written by Brad Bird (“Iron Giant,” “The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille”), and produced by John Walker (“The Incredibles,” “Tomorrowland”) and Nicole Paradis Grindle (“Sanjay's Super Team” short, “Toy Story 3” associate producer), “Incredibles 2” opens in U.S. theaters June 15, 2018.

VIDEO: The Incredibles Are Back! Check Out the New INCREDIBLES 2 Official Trailer!
by Macon Prickett - Apr 13, 2018

In “Incredibles 2,” Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) navigates the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell), Dash (voice of Huck Milner) and baby Jack-Jack—whose super powers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don't shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) by their side. That's what makes this family so Incredible.

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