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1968: The Year That Changed America is a four-part series that looks back at 1968, a year marked by seismic shifts in American politics, social movements, global relations and cultural icons who forever changed the modern day landscape. The docuseries maps the tumultuous events of the year from the assassinations of MLK and RFK, to the contentious presidential election, to escalating anti-Vietnam War sentiment and beyond.

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Original Broadway Producer Bringing 50th Anniversary Production of HAIR to L.A. Befor Photo Original Broadway Producer Bringing 50th Anniversary Production of HAIR to L.A. Before National Tour
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of HAIR - The American Tribal Love-rock Musical, Michael Butler, the Broadway producer who brought the musical to its greatest fame and popularity, announces his new production with performances April 20 to June 30 (opening night is April 29) at the newly reno...
Jacob's Pillow To Exhibit Never-Before-Seen Dance Costumes Photo Jacob's Pillow To Exhibit Never-Before-Seen Dance Costumes
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2018

Dance We Must: Treasures from Jacob's Pillow, 1906-1940 explores the contributions of Jacob's Pillow founder Ted Shawn and the iconic Ruth St. Denis to American modern dance. Gathering over 350 materials, including more than 30 costumes and accessories, over 200 photographs, five original antique co...
Borderlands Theater Presents SANCTUARY Photo Borderlands Theater Presents SANCTUARY
by Julie Musbach - August 06, 2018

Continuing their signature new plays based on pivotal historical moments in our region, Borderlands Theater presents a timely new drama exploring the origins of the sanctuary movement. Written by Milta Ortiz, who penned 2015's award winning Mas, about the banning of ethnic studies classes in T.U.S.D...
YES Announces Details For 50th Anniversary North American Tour Photo YES Announces Details For 50th Anniversary North American Tour
by Macon Prickett - March 26, 2018

YES, one of the biggest bands in prog rock history and true pioneers of the genre, today (March 26) revealed the dates and details for this summer's 50th Anniversary North American tour titled #YES50: Celebrating 50 Years of YES. Tickets for the 30-plus date outing, which kicks off June 5 and 6 with...
Austin Pendleton to Helm UK Premiere of WOMAN BEFORE A GLASS at Jermyn Street Theatre Photo Austin Pendleton to Helm UK Premiere of WOMAN BEFORE A GLASS at Jermyn Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2018

Opening Jermyn Street Theatre's Spring SCANDAL Season, and following a highly acclaimed New York revival in 2011, Lanie Robertson's Woman Before a Glass brings Peggy Guggenheim's remarkable story to life, revealing how her passionate loyalties changed the face of 20th Century art....
Kronos Quartet, Rinde Eckert & Van-Ánh Vo In 'My Lai,' Come to Royce Hall Photo Kronos Quartet, Rinde Eckert & Van-Ánh Vo In 'My Lai,' Come to Royce Hall
by A.A. Cristi - March 01, 2018

UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents the Kronos Quartet, tenor Rinde Eckert and Vietnamese instrumental virtuoso Van-Ánh Võ inMy Lai, composed by Jonathan Berger with libretto by Harriet Scott Chessman, at8 p.m. on Friday, March 9 at Royce Hall. Tickets for $29-$59 are now av...
Jacob's Pillow To Exhibit Never-Before-Seen Dance Costumes Photo Jacob's Pillow To Exhibit Never-Before-Seen Dance Costumes
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2018

Dance We Must: Treasures from Jacob's Pillow, 1906-1940 explores the contributions of Jacob's Pillow founder Ted Shawn and the iconic Ruth St. Denis to American modern dance. Gathering over 350 materials, including more than 30 costumes and accessories, over 200 photographs, five original antique co...
The Lincoln Theatre To Host National Book Launch Of Wil Haygood's TIGERLAND Photo The Lincoln Theatre To Host National Book Launch Of Wil Haygood's TIGERLAND
by Stephi Wild - July 25, 2018

The Lincoln Theatre Association and The Ohio State University Athletic Department celebrate the national release of Columbus native Wil Haygood's newest book, Tigerland, with a launch event on Wednesday, September 19, at the Lincoln Theatre. Tigerland is the inspiring true story of two teams from po...
Recipients Of 13th Annual OPERA NEWS Awards Announced Photo Recipients Of 13th Annual OPERA NEWS Awards Announced
by A.A. Cristi - April 03, 2018

OPERA NEWS Editor in Chief F. Paul Driscoll today announced the recipients of the 13th Annual OPERA NEWS Awards. This year's honorees-conductor William Christie, mezzo-soprano Fiorenza Cossotto, tenor Vittorio Grigolo, soprano Hei-Kyung Hong, and soprano Sonya Yoncheva - will be celebrated at a blac...
ABBA, Elton John Among Upcoming REELZ Specials & Original Series Photo ABBA, Elton John Among Upcoming REELZ Specials & Original Series
by Caryn Robbins - January 02, 2018

REELZ today announced original programming for winter, spring and early summer 2018 including six new original series, new episodes of five returning viewer favorites and four new specials....
Vintage Theatre Productions Announces 2019 Season Photo Vintage Theatre Productions Announces 2019 Season
by A.A. Cristi - August 27, 2018

Vintage Theatre Productions announces 11 shows for the 2019 season. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. in Aurora. Early bird season tickets are $199 and currently on sale. Single ticket will go on sale October 1. Call 303-...
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Brings New Works To Virginia Arts Festival Photo Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Brings New Works To Virginia Arts Festival
by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2018

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will showcase their spectacular artistry, talent, diversity, and range for three performances March 2 4 at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, Virginia, presented by the Virginia Arts Festival....
National Theatre New Season Announced; Includes Lenny Henry, Annie Baker, Caryl Churc Photo National Theatre New Season Announced; Includes Lenny Henry, Annie Baker, Caryl Churchill, Inua Ellams
by Marianka Swain - October 03, 2018

The National Theatre has today announced its new season...
BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Fr Photo BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - June 18, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!...
Thursday 5(+1): Six Gentlemen From the Nashville Premiere of THE BOYS IN THE BAND Photo Thursday 5(+1): Six Gentlemen From the Nashville Premiere of THE BOYS IN THE BAND
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 27, 2018

It's the day of the show, y'all: The Nashville premiere of Mart Crowley's The Boys in the Band is tonight - at The Barbershop Theatre, 4003 Indiana Avenue in The Nations - and six of the actors portraying Crowley's now-iconic characters took time from tech week to answer questions about their proces...
Smithsonian Channel to Honor American Veterans with GUN TRUCKS OF VIETNAM and THE LOS Photo Smithsonian Channel to Honor American Veterans with GUN TRUCKS OF VIETNAM and THE LOST TAPES
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 06, 2018

Smithsonian Channel is set to honor American veterans this November with two premieres offering unique perspectives and new insights on crucial aspects of the Vietnam War. One-hour special GUN TRUCKS OF VIETNAM premieres Sunday, November 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and explores the ingenuity of American serv...
Carnegie Hall Announces Full Lineup of January And February 2018 Events Photo Carnegie Hall Announces Full Lineup of January And February 2018 Events
by A.A. Cristi - December 21, 2017

See the full schedule of January and February events at Carnegie Hall below!...
BWW Exclusive: THE BEATLES 101 GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - Ranking the Best of John, Photo BWW Exclusive: THE BEATLES 101 GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - Ranking the Best of John, Paul, George & Ringo (Including Their Solo Hits)
by Peter Nason - May 12, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest Beatles songs, including some of the fab four's solo works. They're all here: 'Twist and Shout,' 'In My Life,' 'Helter Skelter,' 'Imagine,' 'Something,' 'Maybe I'm Amazed,' 'Let It Be.' See if your favorites made the grade!...
Carnegie Hall's THE '60S FESTIVAL Announces March Events Photo Carnegie Hall's THE '60S FESTIVAL Announces March Events
by A.A. Cristi - March 01, 2018

Carnegie Hall's The '60s: The Years that Changed America, a citywide festival from January 14-March 24, 2018, concludes this month with a vast array of events presented at Carnegie Hall and at more than 35 leading partner cultural institutions throughout New York City. This special exploration of th...
Serena Williams Narrates 1968, The Story Of Olympic Achievement & Cultural Legacy, Ai Photo Serena Williams Narrates 1968, The Story Of Olympic Achievement & Cultural Legacy, Airing 2/25
by Tori Hartshorn - February 23, 2018

Fifty years since the Olympic Games in Mexico City, NBC Olympics will bring viewers back to that tumultuous and politically-charged year with a 90-minute documentary entitled1968. Four-time Olympic gold medalist and 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams narrates the film, which makes i...
BWW Review: Circle Players' HAIR Captures a Moment in Time With Absolute Confidence Photo BWW Review: Circle Players' HAIR Captures a Moment in Time With Absolute Confidence
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 08, 2018

Hair is a great big hit on the symbolic and mostly imaginary bong that is theater in Music City - or anywhere else artists come together to share the largesse of their own indomitable spirits. The resulting production will leave you inspired, maybe even more readily equipped with the realities of li...
Birdland Announces October 2018 Schedule; Anita Gillette, Max von Essen, and More Photo Birdland Announces October 2018 Schedule; Anita Gillette, Max von Essen, and More
by Julie Musbach - September 14, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with Dee Dee Bridgewater with the Theo Croker Quintet, Kevin Eubanks Quartet, Anita Gillette, Ron Carter's Great Big Band, Quartet and Golden Striker Trio, Alan Broadbent Trio, Capathia Jenkins & Louis Rosen, Jay Leonhart, Pasquale Grasso Tr...
Exhibition of Previously Unknown Jack Whitten Sculptures to Premiere at BMA This Spri Photo Exhibition of Previously Unknown Jack Whitten Sculptures to Premiere at BMA This Spring
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2017

This spring, The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) will present the first exhibition dedicated to sculptures by renowned contemporary artist Jack Whitten. Odyssey: Jack Whitten Sculpture, 1963-2016, on view April 22 through July 29, 2018, reveals an extensive and entirely unknown body of the artist's wo...
Harris Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Johnny Cash's Historic Recording In Fols Photo Harris Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Johnny Cash's Historic Recording In Folsom Prison
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2017

It's only fitting that the Harris Center offer tribute to Johnny Cash in 2018 the 50th anniversary of his legendary recording in Folsom Prison. For the occasion, James Garner and his band honor Johnny's legacy with strong conviction and stunning accuracy, capturing the sound of the Tennessee Three...
Opera News Announces Recipients of the 13th Annual Opera News Awards Photo Opera News Announces Recipients of the 13th Annual Opera News Awards
by Macon Prickett - April 04, 2018

OPERA NEWS Editor in Chief F. Paul Driscoll today announced the recipients of the 13th Annual OPERA NEWS Awards. This year's honorees—conductorWilliam Christie, mezzo-soprano Fiorenza Cossotto, tenor Vittorio Grigolo, soprano Hei-Kyung Hong, and soprano Sonya Yoncheva — will be celebrated at a black...




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