Lynn University Finds Clear Trends in Necktie Preferences During Presidential Debates
by Jennifer Diamond
- Oct 1, 2012
Presidential debates are famous for their catch phrases and game changing moments, evidence Al Gore's "lock box," George H.W. Bush's checking his watch and Ronald Reagan's "There you go again." Candidate neckties have received much less focus, even though they have been worn 42 times since the period of regular debates began in 1976. Since then, several clear trends have emerged, especially during the more recent red state vs. blue state era.
Ethan Hawke, Martha Plimpton and More Inducted Into THE PLAYERS Hall of Fame Today, 9/30
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 30, 2012
Today, September 30, 2012, fourteen actors, actresses, critics, playwrights - and even an astronaut - will be inducted into the newest class of THE PLAYERS Hall of Fame, John Martello, Executive Director of THE PLAYERS, has announced. For the 5th time in its history, The PLAYERS will commemorate each of the new, 14 inductees with a fine-art portrait that will become part of THE PLAYERS' permanent collection. The unveiling is at a special fundraising dinner at the landmarked Booth mansion at 16 Gramercy Park South, (East 20th off Park Ave.) New York City.
Opera Star Anthony Roth Costanzo and More Set for Salon/Sanctuary Concert Series Tonight, 9/28
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 28, 2012
Tonight, September 28, 2012 at 7:00pm in the historic Players Club, Salon/Sanctuary Concerts-the series that presents early music in intimate alternative venues-opens its fourth season with a unique collaborative event featuring three renowned artists who share a love of baroque music. The performance will include songs of Henry Purcell, arias of Handel, and cantatas of Vivaldi. Program details will be announced shortly. A post-performance dinner with the artists follows at the club.
Bill Cosby Returns to Treasure Island Tonight, 9/28
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 28, 2012
Bill Cosby, who has been making audiences laugh for decades with his keen insight into everyday existence, brings his signature comedy to the Treasure Island Theatre tonight, September 28 at 8 p.m.
Salon/Sanctuary Concerts Present Anthony Roth Costanzo Tonight, 9/28
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 28, 2012
Tonight, September 28, 2012 at 7:00pm in the historic Players Club, Salon/Sanctuary Concerts-the series that presents early music in intimate alternative venues-opens its fourth season with a unique collaborative event featuring three renowned artists who share a love of baroque music. The performance will include songs of Henry Purcell, arias of Handel, and cantatas of Vivaldi. Program details will be announced shortly. A post-performance dinner with the artists follows at the club.
Ethan Hawke, Martha Plimpton and More Inducted Into THE PLAYERS Hall of Fame, 9/30
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 26, 2012
On Sunday, September 30, 2012, fourteen actors, actresses, critics, playwrights - and even an astronaut - will be inducted into the newest class of THE PLAYERS Hall of Fame, John Martello, Executive Director of THE PLAYERS, has announced. For the 5th time in its history, The PLAYERS will commemorate each of the new, 14 inductees with a fine-art portrait that will become part of THE PLAYERS' permanent collection. The unveiling is at a special fundraising dinner at the landmarked Booth mansion at 16 Gramercy Park South, (East 20th off Park Ave.) New York City.
Sea Tea Improv Announces 'Beginners' 'Character' and 'Second Beat' Fall 2012 Classes
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 22, 2012
As part of its educational offerings, Sea Tea Improv will be teaching two levels of improv courses to the public this fall. For the first time, this swift-growing professional theater company will be offering an Intro to Improv workshop, a Foundation-Level course called 'The Character,' and a Focus-Level course about 'Second Beats.' The courses will each be taught by a founding member of the acclaimed Hartford-based improvisational theater company. All classes will be held at Sea Tea Improv's brand-new studio space: 75 Pratt St, 5th floor, Room 512, in Hartford, Conn.
TheatreWorks Presents BIG RIVER, Beginning 11/28
by Kelsey Denette
- Sep 18, 2012
TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, presents a family treat for the holidays, the Tony Award-winning musical BIG RIVER directed by Robert Kelley. Hilarious and heartwarming, Mark Twain's story The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn comes alive in this musical adaptation.
BWW Reviews: Village Theatre's BIG RIVER Has Some Big Talent But Also An Identity Crisis
by Jay Irwin
- Sep 14, 2012
At the top of the show for Village Theatre's production of "Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" we are greeted with a quote from Mark Twain and the original book. "Persons attempting to find a motive in this narrative will be prosecuted; persons attempting to find a moral in it will be banished; persons attempting to find a plot in it will be shot." And while clever, showing that quote at the top of the show doesn't excuse the fact that there is little through line or story arc to this production. There's a ton of talent performing throughout the evening but at times they felt like they were in different shows.
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