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The Rep Gives Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS A Fresh Look for 50th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2016


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is proud to present All My Sons, by Arthur Miller and directed by Seth Gordon.

Photo Flash: Theatre503 and Sleeping Trees Present SCROOGE AND THE SEVEN DWARVES
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2016


After the sell-out successes of Cinderella and the Beanstalk, award-winning Sleeping Trees return to Theatre503 with the world premiere of Scrooge and the Seven Dwarves - a glorious cocktail of everyone's favourite pantomimes, directed by highly acclaimed Simon Evans (The Dazzle, Bug, Silence of the Sea).

Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Chris Bauer and More Head to David Mamet's THE PENITENT Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2016


Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting for the world premiere play The Penitent, by Atlantic's Pulitzer Prize-winning co-founder David Mamet, directed by artistic director Neil Pepe.

Sleeping Trees Returns to Theatre503 with SCROOGE AND THE SEVEN DWARVES Pantomime
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 19, 2016


After the sell-out successes of Cinderella and the Beanstalk, award-winning Sleeping Trees return to Theatre503 with the world premiere of Scrooge and the Seven Dwarves - a glorious cocktail of everyone's favourite pantomimes, directed by highly acclaimed Simon Evans (The Dazzle, Bug, Silence of the Sea).

ADDAMS FAMILY & MARY POPPINS Top List of Most Performed High School Shows
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2016


The Addams Family topped the list for the most-produced high school musical for the second consecutive year, and Mary Poppins made its list debut at second place, in an annual survey conducted by the Educational Theatre Association's flagship Dramatics magazine.

MUNICH '72 AND BEYOND Wins Best Documentary at LA Shorts Fest
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 16, 2016


Munich '72 and Beyond, a searing account of the Munich Olympic Massacre and subsequent 43-year fight for recognition by the victims' families, was named Best Documentary at the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival.

BWW Review: LAS CRUCES at Premiere Stages is Outstanding Theatre
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 6, 2016


Premiere Stages at Kean University is now presenting 'Las Cruces' through September 18th. This thought provoking piece of theatre is written by Vincent Delaney and has inspired direction by the theatre's founding producing artistic director, John Wooton.

Thomas Nickell Makes UK Debut with London Premiere of David Matthews' Piano Concerto
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2016


Seventeen year-old pianist and Young Steinway Artist Thomas Nickell makes his much-anticipated UK debut today 9th - Saturday 16th July at Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, with the London premiere of the rarely heard David Matthews' Piano Concerto, Op. 111.

Cast Announced for The Production Company's CURTAINS at Arts Centre Melbourne
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 16, 2016


The cast for The Production Company's new staging of the Broadway whodunnit, Curtains was announced today. Ken Mackenzie-Forbes, Artistic Director said 'Colin Lane, John Wood and Nicki Wendt are joining Simon Gleeson, Alex Rathgeber, Lucy Maunder, Melissa Langton and Alinta Chidzey in this Kander & Ebb murder mystery musical comedy. For this hilarious detective thriller we have cast artists with the personality and skill to create Rupert Holmes' colourful backstage characters. This cast re ects the depth of artistic excellence we have here in Melbourne.'

Hilberry Theatre's A FLEA IN HER EAR Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2016


Celebrate the spring season with a visit to Midtown Detroit's destination theatre, concluding its 53rd season with the classic farce A FLEA IN HER EAR, written by Georges Feydeau, with a new translation by acclaimed playwright David Ives. Performances begin tonight, April 22.

Thomas Nickell to Make UK Debut with London Premiere of David Matthews' Piano Concerto
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2016


Seventeen year-old pianist and Young Steinway Artist Thomas Nickell makes his much-anticipated UK debut Saturday 9th - Saturday 16th July at Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, with the London premiere of the rarely heard David Matthews' Piano Concerto, Op. 111.

Scarlett Johansson to Receive 2016 Renaissance Award from Gene Siskel Film Center
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 11, 2016


The Gene Siskel Film Center (GSFC) of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) will celebrate one of Hollywood's most talented young actresses when it honors Tony and BAFTA winner and four-time Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson

Hilberry Theatre's A FLEA IN HER EAR to Open This Month
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2016


Celebrate the spring season with a visit to Midtown Detroit's destination theatre, concluding its 53rd season with the classic farce A FLEA IN HER EAR, written by Georges Feydeau, with a new translation by acclaimed playwright David Ives.

Captain D's Celebrates Restaurant Opening in South Carolina
by Robert Diamond - Feb 2, 2016


NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Captain D's, the leading fast casual seafood restaurant, today announced the official grand opening of its newest restaurant in Lexington, S.C. The restaurant is located at 415 Columbia Avenue and celebrated with a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 1 with the members of the Greater Lexington County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor's Center, as well as other officials of the Town of Lexington. This opening marks the brand's 27th location in the state, and marks the 8th location for the franchisee.

HOW TO WIN AT CHECKERS (EVERY TIME) Debuts Across All Digital Platforms Today
by TV News Desk - Feb 2, 2016


HOW TO WIN AT CHECKERS (EVERY TIME) debuts today, Feb 2, 2016 across all digital platforms including iTunes, Vimeo On Demand, and WolfeOnDemand.com, and will also be available same date on DVD via Wolfe Video and many major retailers.

HOW TO WIN AT CHECKERS (EVERY TIME) to Debut Across All Digital Platforms, 2l2
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 11, 2016


HOW TO WIN AT CHECKERS (EVERY TIME) debuts Feb 2, 2016 across all digital platforms including iTunes, Vimeo On Demand, and WolfeOnDemand.com, and will also be available same date on DVD via Wolfe Video and many major retailers.

Scarlett Johansson to Receive 2016 Renaissance Award From Gene Siskel Film Center
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 2, 2015


The Gene Siskel Film Center (GSFC) of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) will celebrate one of Hollywood's most talented young actresses when it pays tribute to Tony and BAFTA winner and four-time Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson, Saturday, June 11, 2016, at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (160 E. Pearson St.). 'Celebrate Scarlett' will pay tribute to Johansson's accomplishments as an actor as well as give attendees the opportunity to hear an intimate conversation providing insights into her creative process and influences, favorite roles, upcoming projects and more. A retrospective of film clips from some of her most memorable performances will accompany the conversation highlighting her illustrious career. The evening will culminate with the presentation of the Gene Siskel Film Center Renaissance Award to Johansson by SAIC President Dr. Walter E. Massey and GSFC Advisory Board Chair Ellen Sandor.

Action Thriller HARD TARGET 2 Coming to Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 1, 2015


A no-holds-barred battle for survival through treacherous terrain inspired by John Woo's hard-driving 1993 action-thriller, Hard Target 2 Unrated Edition premieres exclusively on Blu-ray , DVD and Digital HD Fall 2016 from Universal 1440 Entertainment, the original content production arm of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

CINDERELLA AND THE BEANSTALK Returns to Theatre503 for the Holidays Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2015


After a sell-out run last Christmas award-winning comedy trio Sleeping Trees is returning to Theatre503 this December. Directed by critically-acclaimed Tom Attenborough, CINDERELLA AND THE BEANSTALK, a three-man pantomime with a twist, combines the classic elements of a well-loved pantomime with an astonishing range of fast paced, physical and bare-knuckled comedy. The production runs tonight 25th November 2015 - Saturday 2nd January 2016. Press night is Friday 27th November 2015 at 7.45 p.m.

BWW Review: Hilberry Theatre Presents Heart-wrenching Drama THE GREAT GATSBY Thru Jan 9
by Anton Anderssen - Nov 16, 2015


Now on stage at the Hilberry Theatre at Wayne State University is The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance production of THE GREAT GATSBY.  This moving drama tells the story of greed, betrayal and inequality in the fictional town of West Egg on prosperous Long Island in the summer of 1922.  The young and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby (played marvelously by Santino Craven) has a  quixotic passion and obsession for the beautiful former debutante Daisy Buchanan (played beautifully by Devri Chism).  The drama brings the classic 1925 novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald to life.

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