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Thirteen's AMERICAN MASTERS to Air Updated Harper Lee Documentary, 7/10
by Caryn Robbins - July 07, 2015
THIRTEEN's American Masters series presents a newly updated version of Emmy®-winning filmmaker Mary McDonagh Murphy's 2012 documentary Harper Lee: Hey, Boo...
by Caryn Robbins - July 07, 2015
THIRTEEN's American Masters series presents a newly updated version of Emmy®-winning filmmaker Mary McDonagh Murphy's 2012 documentary Harper Lee: Hey, Boo...
VIDEO: First Look - AMERICAN MASTERS to Present Updated Harper Lee Documentary, 7/14
by Caryn Robbins - June 29, 2015
In honor of this landmark literary event, THIRTEEN's American Masters series presents a newly updated version of Emmy®-winning filmmaker Mary McDonagh Murphy's 2012 documentary Harper Lee: Hey, Boo,...
by Caryn Robbins - June 29, 2015
In honor of this landmark literary event, THIRTEEN's American Masters series presents a newly updated version of Emmy®-winning filmmaker Mary McDonagh Murphy's 2012 documentary Harper Lee: Hey, Boo,...
WAKE UP with BWW 6/24/2015 - A NEW BRAIN, BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM and More!
by Jessica Showers - June 24, 2015
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Jonathan Groff is looking for A NEW BRAIN, BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM hits the London stage running and more!...
by Jessica Showers - June 24, 2015
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Jonathan Groff is looking for A NEW BRAIN, BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM hits the London stage running and more!...
VIDEO: AMERICAN MASTERS Shares Recent June Interview with Dick Van Patten
by Caryn Robbins - June 24, 2015
The American Masters series website has shared an In Memoriam tribute to actor Dick Van Patten, who passed away yesterday at age 86....
by Caryn Robbins - June 24, 2015
The American Masters series website has shared an In Memoriam tribute to actor Dick Van Patten, who passed away yesterday at age 86....
VIDEO: PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS Unveils Never-Before-Seen Outtake with Dick Van Patten
by TV News Desk - June 23, 2015
PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS has released an 'In Memoriam' video in honor of actor Dick Van Patten, who died today, June 23, at the age of 86. Click below to watch the moving tribute!...
by TV News Desk - June 23, 2015
PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS has released an 'In Memoriam' video in honor of actor Dick Van Patten, who died today, June 23, at the age of 86. Click below to watch the moving tribute!...
THIRTEEN's American Masters Presents Updated Harper Lee Documentary in Honor of GO SET A WATCHMAN Release, 7/10
by Christina Mancuso - June 12, 2015
One of the most influential American novels of the 20th century and biggest bestsellers of all time,To Kill a Mockingbird was believed to be the first and only novel by Nelle Harper Lee (born April 28, 1926), until now. On July 14, HarperCollins will release Lee's earliest known work, Go Set a Wa...
by Christina Mancuso - June 12, 2015
One of the most influential American novels of the 20th century and biggest bestsellers of all time,To Kill a Mockingbird was believed to be the first and only novel by Nelle Harper Lee (born April 28, 1926), until now. On July 14, HarperCollins will release Lee's earliest known work, Go Set a Wa...
AMERICAN MASTERS to Premiere 3 New Documentaries This September
by Caryn Robbins - June 10, 2015
'American Masters' Season 29 continues with three new documentaries premiering this September on PBS...
by Caryn Robbins - June 10, 2015
'American Masters' Season 29 continues with three new documentaries premiering this September on PBS...
Walt Disney Tribute Among PBS' 2015 Fall Primetime Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - June 04, 2015
PBS' Fall 2015 primetime schedule offers delights in all genres - from drama to the performing arts to sumptuous nature and science programs...
by Caryn Robbins - June 04, 2015
PBS' Fall 2015 primetime schedule offers delights in all genres - from drama to the performing arts to sumptuous nature and science programs...
AMERICAN MASTERS Documentary on TV Legend Norman Lear Coming to PBS
by Caryn Robbins - June 03, 2015
Today, Loki Films and THIRTEEN's American Masters series announced they are co-producing a new documentary about television legend Norman Lear (born July 27, 1922)....
by Caryn Robbins - June 03, 2015
Today, Loki Films and THIRTEEN's American Masters series announced they are co-producing a new documentary about television legend Norman Lear (born July 27, 1922)....
NJTV Debuts New Agnes Varis NJTV Studio Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2015
NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, will air the first live broadcast of its weeknight news program, NJTV News with Mary Alice Williams from its new, state-of-the-art Agnes Varis NJTV Studio at 2 Gateway in Newark tonight...
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2015
NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, will air the first live broadcast of its weeknight news program, NJTV News with Mary Alice Williams from its new, state-of-the-art Agnes Varis NJTV Studio at 2 Gateway in Newark tonight...
Ric Burns' New Documentary AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE: A HISTORY Premieres on THIRTEEN's American Masters Series Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015
THIRTEEN's American Masters series teams up with Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns to co-produce a new documentary about American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in honor of its 75th anniversary....
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015
THIRTEEN's American Masters series teams up with Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns to co-produce a new documentary about American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in honor of its 75th anniversary....
Chester Theatre Company Artistic Director to Helm American Ballet Theatre's 75th Anniversary Gala
by Tyler Peterson - May 14, 2015
Chester Theatre Company Artistic Director Byam Stevens has been engaged by American Ballet Theatre to conceive, direct and produce, in partnership with ABT Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie, the company's 75th Anniversary Gala celebration. The Gala will take place at the Metropolitan Opera House on ...
by Tyler Peterson - May 14, 2015
Chester Theatre Company Artistic Director Byam Stevens has been engaged by American Ballet Theatre to conceive, direct and produce, in partnership with ABT Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie, the company's 75th Anniversary Gala celebration. The Gala will take place at the Metropolitan Opera House on ...
Weston Playhouse Theatre Company Receives NEA Grant
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2015
Through its grant-making to thousands of nonprofits each year, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) promotes opportunities for people in communities across America to experience the arts and exercise their creativity. Weston Playhouse Theatre Company is honored to be a spring 2015 grant recipie...
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2015
Through its grant-making to thousands of nonprofits each year, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) promotes opportunities for people in communities across America to experience the arts and exercise their creativity. Weston Playhouse Theatre Company is honored to be a spring 2015 grant recipie...
American Ballet Theatre Documentary to Premiere Nationwide on PBS, 5/15
by Matt Smith - May 06, 2015
THIRTEEN's American Masters series teams up with Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns to co-produce a new documentary about American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in honor of its 75th anniversary. ...
by Matt Smith - May 06, 2015
THIRTEEN's American Masters series teams up with Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns to co-produce a new documentary about American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in honor of its 75th anniversary. ...
Misty Copeland & More Featured in Ric Burns' American Ballet Theatre Documentary on THIRTEEN, 5/15
by Caryn Robbins - May 06, 2015
THIRTEEN's American Masters series teams up with Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns to co-produce a new documentary about American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in honor of its 75th anniversary....
by Caryn Robbins - May 06, 2015
THIRTEEN's American Masters series teams up with Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns to co-produce a new documentary about American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in honor of its 75th anniversary....
BWW Reviews: BalletMet Honors Artistic Work of AMERICAN MASTERS
by Amanda Etchison - May 04, 2015
The Fourth of July might still be several months away, but the Ohio Theatre's halls were bursting with patriotic pride last weekend for the works of several American artists celebrated in BalletMet's performance of "American Masters."...
by Amanda Etchison - May 04, 2015
The Fourth of July might still be several months away, but the Ohio Theatre's halls were bursting with patriotic pride last weekend for the works of several American artists celebrated in BalletMet's performance of "American Masters."...
PBS' Ric Burns Presents American Ballet Theatre Documentary
by Sally Henry Fuller - April 18, 2015
Ric Burns' new documentary American Masters -- American Ballet Theatre: A History premieres nationwide Friday, May 15, 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) in honor of the ballet company's 75th anniversary. The film features American Ballet Theatre Soloist Misty Copeland, who has been named by...
by Sally Henry Fuller - April 18, 2015
Ric Burns' new documentary American Masters -- American Ballet Theatre: A History premieres nationwide Friday, May 15, 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) in honor of the ballet company's 75th anniversary. The film features American Ballet Theatre Soloist Misty Copeland, who has been named by...
AMERICAN MASTERS Premieres Jascha Heifetz: GOD'S FIDDLER on PBS Tonight
by TV News Desk - April 16, 2015
Emmy- and Peabody-winning filmmaker Peter Rosen (American Masters - Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes, The Cliburn: Playing on the Edge) uncovers the story of legendary musician Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987), the first truly modern violin virtuoso, for THIRTEEN's American Masters ...
by TV News Desk - April 16, 2015
Emmy- and Peabody-winning filmmaker Peter Rosen (American Masters - Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes, The Cliburn: Playing on the Edge) uncovers the story of legendary musician Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987), the first truly modern violin virtuoso, for THIRTEEN's American Masters ...
Ric Burns' New Documentary AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE: A HISTORY Premieres Nationwide on THIRTEEN's American Masters Series, 5/15
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2015
THIRTEEN's American Masters series teams up with Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns to co-produce a new documentary about American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in honor of its 75th anniversary....
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2015
THIRTEEN's American Masters series teams up with Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns to co-produce a new documentary about American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in honor of its 75th anniversary....
Ric Burns' New Documentary American Ballet Theatre: A History to Premiere on THIRTEEN, 5/15
by Caryn Robbins - April 14, 2015
THIRTEEN's American Masters series teams up with Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns to co-produce a new documentary about American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in honor of its 75th anniversary....
by Caryn Robbins - April 14, 2015
THIRTEEN's American Masters series teams up with Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns to co-produce a new documentary about American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in honor of its 75th anniversary....
THIRTEEN's American Masters to Present Premiere of JASCHA HEIFETZ: GOD'S FIDDLER This Month
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2015
Emmy- and Peabody-winning filmmaker Peter Rosen (American Masters Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes, The Cliburn: Playing on the Edge) uncovers the story of legendary musician Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987), the first truly modern violin virtuoso, for THIRTEEN's American Masters se...
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2015
Emmy- and Peabody-winning filmmaker Peter Rosen (American Masters Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes, The Cliburn: Playing on the Edge) uncovers the story of legendary musician Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987), the first truly modern violin virtuoso, for THIRTEEN's American Masters se...
AMERICAN MASTERS to Premiere Jascha Heifetz: GOD'S FIDDLER on PBS, 4/16
by Caryn Robbins - March 24, 2015
?Emmy- and Peabody-winning filmmaker Peter Rosen (American Masters - Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes, The Cliburn: Playing on the Edge) uncovers the story of legendary musician Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987), the first truly modern violin virtuoso, for THIRTEEN's American Masters...
by Caryn Robbins - March 24, 2015
?Emmy- and Peabody-winning filmmaker Peter Rosen (American Masters - Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes, The Cliburn: Playing on the Edge) uncovers the story of legendary musician Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987), the first truly modern violin virtuoso, for THIRTEEN's American Masters...
SOUND OFF Exclusive Clip: Rare Movie Musical Outtake Featured In JUDY GARLAND: BY MYSELF
by Pat Cerasaro - March 20, 2015
Check out a Judy Garland rarity!...
by Pat Cerasaro - March 20, 2015
Check out a Judy Garland rarity!...
AMERICAN MASTERS: AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE World Premiere Screening Set for 3/23 at the Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2015
The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage hosts the World Premiere screening of American Masters: American Ballet Theatre on Monday, March 23 at 6:00 P.M. in the Terrace Theater at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C....
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2015
The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage hosts the World Premiere screening of American Masters: American Ballet Theatre on Monday, March 23 at 6:00 P.M. in the Terrace Theater at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C....
PBS's August Wilson Documentary THE GROUND ON WHICH I STAND Out Today on DVD
by TV News Desk - February 24, 2015
The DVD is available today, February 24, from PBS Distribution. The documentary is now available to view online....
by TV News Desk - February 24, 2015
The DVD is available today, February 24, from PBS Distribution. The documentary is now available to view online....
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