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Two British filmmakers, Bernard MacMahon and Allison McGourty, and American Producer Duke Erikson have pieced together this extraordinary story set in the late 1920s when record companies toured America with a recording machine and for the first time captured the raw expression of an emerging culture. It democratized music and gave a voice to the poorest in the nation. The filmmakers follow the machine's trail across the United States to rediscover the families whose music was recorded by it, music that would lead to the development of blues, country, gospel, Hawaiian, Cajun and folk music

National Theatre Announces Lineup For First Half of 2019 Photo National Theatre Announces Lineup For First Half of 2019
by Stephi Wild - January 18, 2019

The National Theatre has announced its upcoming lineup for the first half of 2019....


Photo Flash: First Look at THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Photo Photo Flash: First Look at THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Julie Musbach - July 11, 2018

On a cold September morning in 1844, a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside. Dreaming of a new life in the new world, he is soon joined by his two brothers and an American epic begins. 163 years later the firm they establish, Lehman Brothers, spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy a...


American Conservatory Theater Announces Season Lineup Including the World Premiere of Photo American Conservatory Theater Announces Season Lineup Including the World Premiere of SOUL TRAIN and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 29, 2020

Today, American Conservatory Theater unveiled the diverse lineup that will make up San Francisco's premier nonprofit theater organization's new season. ...


Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART ONE MILLENNIUM APPROACHES at Photo Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART ONE MILLENNIUM APPROACHES at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 27, 2023

Check out rehearsal photos for America, Part One: Millennium Approaches at Arena Stage. ...


National Theatre Announces Listings For May - October 2019 Photo National Theatre Announces Listings For May - October 2019
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2019

National Theatre has announced its listings for May - October 2019. Check out the full lineup below!...


American Conservatory Theater Announces Season Lineup Including the World Premiere of Photo American Conservatory Theater Announces Season Lineup Including the World Premiere of SOUL TRAIN and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 29, 2020

Today, American Conservatory Theater unveiled the diverse lineup that will make up San Francisco's premier nonprofit theater organization's new season. ...


THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to Open A.C.T.'s 2020–21 Season Photo THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to Open A.C.T.'s 2020–21 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 19, 2020

On the heels of sold-out runs at the National Theatre, in London's West End, and at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City-and following a limited Broadway engagement-the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions' critically-acclaimed, smash-hit production, The Lehman Trilogy, will open Americ...


Encore Screenings Of NT Live's THE LEHMAN TRILOGY And FLEABAG Are Set For Fugard Bios Photo Encore Screenings Of NT Live's THE LEHMAN TRILOGY And FLEABAG Are Set For Fugard Bioscope
by Stephi Wild - January 27, 2020

Following previously sold-out screenings, additional presentations of NT Live's FLEABAG and THE LEHMAN TRILOGY have been added to the Fugard Bioscope programme....


THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Postponed at American Conservatory Theatre Photo THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Postponed at American Conservatory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - March 02, 2022

The San Francisco engagement of the acclaimed play The Lehman Trilogy has been postponed at American Conservatory Theater. ...


Broadway Aimed HIPPEST TRIP — THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL & More Set for A.C.T. 2023/24 Se Photo Broadway Aimed HIPPEST TRIP — THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL & More Set for A.C.T. 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 21, 2023

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has announced the productions that will make up the company’s 2023/24 season. See the lineup, and learn how to purchase tickets!...


TimeLine Theatre Company to Present THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, and M Photo TimeLine Theatre Company to Present THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, and More in 2023-24 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - April 27, 2023

TimeLine Theatre Company, acclaimed for presenting plays that explore today's social and political issues through the lens of the past, has announced its 27th season. The company's 2023-24 subscription season will launch in September with the previously announced Chicago premiere of the internationa...


National Theatre Announces New Casting for Upcoming Season Photo National Theatre Announces New Casting for Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - February 21, 2018

New casting announced for the new National Theatre season. Full cast has been announced for Brian Friel's Translations including Colin Morgan and Ciaran Hinds, part of the Travelex season with thousands of tickets available at £15. Eric Kofi Abrefa and Thalissa Teixeira join Vanessa Kirby in the cas...


Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Photo Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2019

Following sold-out runs at the National Theatre and in New York at the Park Avenue Armory, the NT and Neal Street Productions' critically acclaimed production of The Lehman Trilogy arrives in the West End, opening for a limited 16-week run....


Chicago Premiere of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to Open TimeLine Theatre 2023-24 Season Photo Chicago Premiere of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to Open TimeLine Theatre 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 07, 2023

TimeLine Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere production of the internationally acclaimed and Tony Award-winning play THE LEHMAN TRILOGY by Stefano Massini, adapted by Ben Power, will open the company’s upcoming 2023-2024 season....


NextStop Announces 2018/2019 Season Photo NextStop Announces 2018/2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - March 06, 2018

Producing Artistic Director Evan Hoffmann announces NextStop Theatre Company's sixth professional season of theatre in the Dulles Corridor. From a 30th Anniversary Celebration summer production to a wildly imaginative new interpretation of one of the most iconic movie musicals ever written, our 2018...


World Premiere of Broadway-Bound SOUL TRAIN, Christopher Chen World Premiere & More A Photo World Premiere of Broadway-Bound SOUL TRAIN, Christopher Chen World Premiere & More Announced for A.C.T. Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 02, 2021

American Conservatory Theater announced an updated lineup and performance schedule that will comprise the theater organization’s upcoming season. A.C.T. will present María Irene Fornés's landmark immersive play, Fefu and Her Friends, replacing the previously-announced William Shakespeare's The Wint...


BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Set for ZACH Theatre 20 Photo BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Set for ZACH Theatre 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 22, 2023

ZACH Theatre has announced three of the 2023–24 Season productions in addition to the return of Austin’s hottest holiday tradition, Dave Steakley’s rockin’ adaptation of A Christmas Carol....


Wilmington's Opera House Theatre Company Presents New RAGTIME Production Photo Wilmington's Opera House Theatre Company Presents New RAGTIME Production
by Stephi Wild - June 18, 2023

Opera House Theatre Company will present RAGTIME, the American epic set in the early 1900's following three families as they navigate their own versions of 'the American dream.'...


Broadway Aimed HIPPEST TRIP — THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL & More Set for A.C.T. 2023/24 Se Photo Broadway Aimed HIPPEST TRIP — THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL & More Set for A.C.T. 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 21, 2023

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has announced the productions that will make up the company’s 2023/24 season. See the lineup, and learn how to purchase tickets!...


THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to Return to the West End at the Gillian Lynne Theatre for Limited Photo THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to Return to the West End at the Gillian Lynne Theatre for Limited Run in January 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 13, 2022

The London return of the five-time Tony Award winning epic THE LEHMAN TRILOGY will play for a limited 17-week season at the Gillian Lynne Theatre from 24 January 2023, with an opening night set for 8 February....


EgoPo Classic Theater Announces Cast of LYDIE BREEZE TRILOGY Photo EgoPo Classic Theater Announces Cast of LYDIE BREEZE TRILOGY
by Julie Musbach - August 07, 2017

EgoPo Classic Theater celebrates its 25th Anniversary with the 2017-18 John Guare Festival. As the centerpiece of the season, the company is presenting the world premiere of Guare's Lydie Breeze Trilogy. This three-part American epic can be experienced in three ways: as a three-part series spread ov...


THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Wins 2022 Tony Award for Best Play Photo THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Wins 2022 Tony Award for Best Play
by Team BWW - June 12, 2022

The Lehman Trilogy has won the 2022 Tony Award for Best Play....


Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at the Gillian Lynne Theatre Photo Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Stephi Wild - February 09, 2023

Last night was the official opening night of the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions' The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet, as well as the post-show party at The Londoner hotel!...


Seasons Announced for Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre, Featuring SLAVE PLAY Photo Seasons Announced for Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre, Featuring SLAVE PLAY West Coast Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2021

Center Theatre Group has announced the upcoming seasons for the Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre and we've got the full schedules, how to get tickets & more....


Book Now For THE LEHMAN TRILOGY In The West End Photo Book Now For THE LEHMAN TRILOGY In The West End
by Marianka Swain - November 02, 2018

Following a sold-out run at the National Theatre, the NT and Neal Street Productions' critically acclaimed production of The Lehman Trilogy transfers to the Piccadilly Theatre in London's West End for 12 weeks only. Book tickets here!...






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