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PLAY THE HAND THAT'S DEALT YOU Exhibit Comes to Fort Gansevoort
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023

Beginning June 8, 2023, Fort Gansevoort will present Play The Hand That’s Dealt You, the first New York solo exhibition of Alabama-based artist Yvonne Wells.

Flushing Town Hall to Present OCTOGENARIAN WOMEN OF JAZZ During Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2023

On Friday, March 24 at 8 PM, Flushing Town Hall will present Octogenarian Women of Jazz during Women’s History Month. 

City Lit Theater Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring Two World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2022

City Lit Theater announced its lineup for the 2022-23 season. The season will begin in October with the world premiere of THE MARK OF KANE, by Mark Pracht, and conclude in late spring with the world premiere of Kingsley Day and Philip LaZebnik’s musical AZTEC HUMAN SACRIFICE.

New Orleans Ballet Association Presents American Ballet Theatre For The First Time In Almost 50 Years
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2022

New Orleans Ballet Association brings one of the world's greatest dance companies, American Ballet Theatre, to the Mahalia Jackson Theater for two performances of the beloved, comedic ballet, Don Quixote, accompanied by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 15, 2022, at 2 p.m.

VERBENA TRAGICA to be Presented by Latin American Cinemateca Of Los Angeles and The UCLA Film & Television Archive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2021

The Latin American Cinemateca of Los Angeles will co-present the special virtual screening of American Spanish-language classic film Verbena trágica (Block Party), starring late actor, Fernando Soler, remembered among the Golden Age of Mexican cinema's greatest.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, September 24- with Paulo Szot, Next On Stage: Dance Edition, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 24, 2020

Today (September 24) in live streaming: Meet the Next On Stage: Dance Edition Top 5, Paulo visits backstage Live, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, September 10- with Next On Stage: Dance, Jim Brickman and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 10, 2020

Today (September 10) in live streaming: Jim Brickman visits Backstage Live, Next on Stage: Dance premieres, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, August 13- with Lena Hall, Max Von Essen and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2020

Today (August 13) in live streaming: Max Von Essen and Lena Hall visit Backstage Live, Stars in the House brings back Newsies, and so much more!

Citizen Vinyl Record Pressing Plant To Open In Asheville, NC This September
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 20, 2020

A full circle revival is underway for Asheville, NC's Citizen-Times building. Once home to the daily paper's printing facility and offices, the historic site will soon be unveiled with a new identity as a boutique vinyl pressing plant, record store and bar/cafe (and a new name): Citizen Vinyl.

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, July 15- with Chris Jackson, Freestyle Love Supreme, & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 15, 2020

Today (July 15) in live streaming: Freestyle Love Supreme visits Backstage Live, Chris Jackson chats with The Chaos Twins, and so much more!

BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES Starring Jessica Sherr to Stream July Through September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2020

The acclaimed one woman show Bette Davis Ain't for Sissieswill stream LIVE at OnTheStage.com July 15-September 24thEDT, directed by Karen Carpenter (Harry Townsend's Last Stand, Love Loss and What I Wore) and starring Jessica Sherr (Blue Bloods, CLAWS, ANNIE).

BWW Interview: Joely Fisher Thrilled To Be On Stage Again - This Time As Andy Garcia's Moll in KEY LARGO
by Gil Kaan - Nov 14, 2019

The world premiere adaptation of KEY LARGO, already in previews, will open tonight, November 14, 2019 at the Geffen Playhouse. Packed with award winners all around, Oscar nominated actor Andy Garcia stars as Johnny Rocco in his co-adaptation with Jeffrey Hatcher (based on the play by Maxwell Anderson and the screenplay by Richard Brooks and John Huston). I had the wonderful opportunity to grill Johnny Rocco's moll Gaye Dawn, or rather, to ask a few questions of the wonderful actress who plays her - Joely Fisher.

THE MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT Comes to The Actors' Gang, Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2018

The Actors' Gang Theater will begin previews of The Madwoman of Chaillot today, September 27th and run through Saturday, November 10th with an official press opening on Saturday, October 6th.

THE MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT Comes to The Actors' Gang, 9/27
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2018

The Actors' Gang Theater will begin previews of The Madwoman of Chaillot on Thursday, September 27th and run through Saturday, November 10th with an official press opening on Saturday, October 6th.

Royal Winnipeg Ballet to Present GOING HOME STAR - TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2016

GOING HOME STAR - TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION, cited as quite possibly 'the most important work produced by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in its 75-year history' (Holly Harris, Winnipeg Free Press), embarks on a national tour with performances across the country (January - April) including a stop in Toronto for two performances on February 5 and 6, 2016.

Royal Winnipeg Ballet to Present GOING HOME STAR - TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2016

GOING HOME STAR - TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION, cited as quite possibly 'the most important work produced by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in its 75-year history' (Holly Harris, Winnipeg Free Press), embarks on a national tour with performances across the country (January - April) including a stop in Toronto for two performances on February 5 and 6, 2016.

Vacation Fulfillment Highlights a Historical Trip to Warsaw
by Robert Diamond - Dec 28, 2015

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ Vacation Fulfillment knows that when vacationing to Europe, the popular places will be cities like Paris, Madrid, Venice, and Berlin. But head a little further East and travelers will be met with the crossroads of history. A place that has been shuffled between empires dating back to King Sigismund III Vasa in 1569 and ending with the fall of the Soviet Union. Now Warsaw is moving forward, with energy and optimism. Here are some places to check out while visiting.

Royal Winnipeg Ballet to Present GOING HOME STAR - TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION at Sony Centre in 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 28, 2015

Going Home Star - Truth and Reconciliation, cited as quite possibly 'the most important work produced by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in its 75-year history' (Holly Harris, Winnipeg Free Press), embarks on a national tour in 2016 with performances across the country (January - April) including a stop in Toronto for two performances on February 5 and 6, 2016.

September at Bookworks Features YA Fantasy with Sarah J. Maas, New Poetry from Tony Hoagland, JA Jance Debuting a New Mystery and More
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2015

September's events at Bookworks are below. For more information, visit bkwrks.com/event.

Touchstone Theatre's 35th Season to Open with American Premiere of TEATRO POTLACH
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 19, 2015

Touchstone Theatre ushers in their 2015-16 season with the American debut of Italian theatre company Teatro Potlach in their original production The First 100 Years of Edith Piaf. The play, directed by Pino Di Buduo and performed by Nathalie Mentha, runs September 17-20, 2015.

Photo Flashback: A Fond Farewell - Remembering The Stars We Lost in 2014
by Walter McBride - Jan 1, 2015

Broadway fans had plenty of reasons to celebrate this year, with dozens of shows having opened since January, hundreds of actors having made their debuts, and many more having returned to the stage for critically acclaimed performances. Not all news was good though, as we also suffered a loss of an incredible amount of talent. Below, BroadwayWorld sends a fond farewell to those who passed away in 2014.

DARK OF THE MOON Opens New American Folk Theatre's Second Season, Now thru 6/29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2014

New American Folk Theatre begins its 2014 season with Dark of the Moon by Howard Richardson and William Berney. The play, directed by Anthony Whitaker and Jamal Howard, runs June 7 through June 29 (previews tonight, June 6) at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622.

UK Premiere of JOHNNY GOT HIS GUN Includes Post-Show Talk on World War I Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2014

The UK premiere run of Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun will include a programme of post-show talks, on subjects including medicine during World War I, how we should remember the Great War, and the play's relevance to World War II, as well as a Q&A with the cast and creative team

DARK OF THE MOON to Open New American Folk Theatre's Second Season, 6/6-29
by Tyler Peterson - May 12, 2014

New American Folk Theatre begins its 2014 season with Dark of the Moon by Howard Richardson and William Berney. The play, directed by Anthony Whitaker and Jamal Howard, runs June 7 through June 29 (previews June 6) at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622. Press Opening Performances are June 7 at 7:30 p.m. and June 8 at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit newamericanfolktheatre.org or darkofthemoon.brownpapertickets.com

UK Premiere of JOHNNY GOT HIS GUN to Include Post-Show Talks on World War I, May 24
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 9, 2014

The UK premiere run of Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun will include a programme of post-show talks, on subjects including medicine during World War I, how we should remember the Great War, and the play's relevance to World War II, as well as a Q&A with the cast and creative team

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What productions of Stop Press have there been?
Stop Press has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1939.

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