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Palisades Virtuosi to Present PV GOES TO THE OPERA! at Unitarian Society of Ridgewood
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
The Palisades Virtuosi flute, clarinet and piano trio presents their season-opening PV Goes to the Opera! concert on Saturday October 7 at 8:00 PM (with a pre-concert talk at 7:15) at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood, NJ....
THIRTEEN's American Masters Presents First Documentary On 'Bambi' Artisy Tyrus Wong
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Filmmaker Pamela Tom (A Tribute to Sir Sidney Poitier, Two Lies) corrects a historical wrong by spotlighting this seminal, but heretofore under-credited, figure in American Masters: Tyrus, premiering nationwide Today, September 8 at 9 p.m. on PBS...
THIRTEEN's American Masters Presents First Documentary About 'Bambi' Artist Tyrus Wong, Today
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Filmmaker Pamela Tom (A Tribute to Sir Sidney Poitier, Two Lies) corrects a historical wrong by spotlighting this seminal, but heretofore under-credited, figure in American Masters: Tyrus, premiering nationwide Today, September 8 at 9 p.m. on PBS...
AMERICAN MASTERS Presents Richard Linklater - Dream Is Destiny on PBS Today
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017
Slacker. Indie filmmaker. Oscar nominee. Writer, director, producer, actor Richard Linklater (b. July 30, 1960) is all these things and more. Boasting a trove of never-before-seen archival footage, American Masters: Richard Linklater -- dream is destiny provides an unconventional look at the fiercel...
Thirteen's American Masters Presents the U.S. Broadcast Premiere of Richard Linklater -- Dream is Destiny 9/1 on PBS
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017
Slacker. Indie filmmaker. Oscar nominee. Writer, director, producer, actor Richard Linklater (b. July 30, 1960) is all these things and more. Boasting a trove of never-before-seen archival footage, American Masters: Richard Linklater -- dream is destiny provides an unconventional look at the fierc...
THIRTEEN's American Masters Presents First Documentary About 'Bambi' Artist Tyrus Wong, 9/8
by Caryn Robbins - August 31, 2017
Filmmaker Pamela Tom (A Tribute to Sir Sidney Poitier, Two Lies) corrects a historical wrong by spotlighting this seminal, but heretofore under-credited, figure in American Masters: Tyrus, premiering nationwide Friday, September 8 at 9 p.m. on PBS...
Thirteen's American Masters Presents the U.S. Broadcast Premiere of Richard Linklater -- Dream is Destiny 9/1 on PBS
by Emily Bruno - August 29, 2017
Slacker. Indie filmmaker. Oscar nominee. Writer, director, producer, actor Richard Linklater (b. July 30, 1960) is all these things and more. Boasting a trove of never-before-seen archival footage, American Masters: Richard Linklater -- dream is destiny provides an unconventional look at the fierc...
New Metropolitan Opera Documentary to Chart Momentous Period of Change at NYFF
by Movies News Desk - August 28, 2017
As the Metropolitan Opera launches its 133rd season this fall, a new film by multiple Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Susan Froemke surveys a remarkable period of the company's rich history and a time of great change for New York....
AMERICAN MASTERS Presents Richard Linklater - Dream Is Destiny on PBS 9/1
by Caryn Robbins - August 24, 2017
Slacker. Indie filmmaker. Oscar nominee. Writer, director, producer, actor Richard Linklater (b. July 30, 1960) is all these things and more. Boasting a trove of never-before-seen archival footage, American Masters: Richard Linklater -- dream is destiny provides an unconventional look at the fiercel...
THIRTEEN's American Masters Presents First Documentary On 'Bambi' Artisy Tyrus Wong
by Caryn Robbins - August 21, 2017
Filmmaker Pamela Tom (A Tribute to Sir Sidney Poitier, Two Lies) corrects a historical wrong by spotlighting this seminal, but heretofore under-credited, figure in American Masters: Tyrus, premiering nationwide Friday, September 8 at 9 p.m. on PBS...
VIDEO: First Look - Watch Trailer for New Doc SAMMY DAVIS JR.: I'VE GOTTA BE ME
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2017
The first trailer for Sam Pollard's documentary SAMMY DAVIS JR.: I'VE GOTTA BE ME has been shared today. The film will be presented as part of PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS series. Get a first look below!...
Listen: Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks Launches Season 2 of AMERICAN MASTERS PODCAST
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2017
Today, THIRTEEN's American Masters series launched Season 2 of the American Masters Podcast with new guest host Anna Drezen, Emmy-nominated Saturday Night Live (SNL) writer, comedian and author (How to Win at Feminism, How May We Hate You?, Reductress) on the American Masters website, iTunes, Soundc...
SNL Writer Anna Drezen Guest Hosts AMERICAN MASTERS PODCAST S2 Launching Today
by Caryn Robbins - August 15, 2017
Today, THIRTEEN's American Masters series launched Season 2 of the American Masters Podcast with new guest host Anna Drezen, Emmy-nominated Saturday Night Live (SNL) writer, comedian and author (How to Win at Feminism, How May We Hate You?,...
THIRTEEN's AMERICAN MASTERS Announces New Documentary on Baseball Legend Ted Williams
by Caryn Robbins - July 31, 2017
THIRTEEN's American Masters series has announced a new documentary about Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams, co-produced with Major League Baseball, Albert M. Tapper, David Ortiz' Big Papi Productions, and Nick Davis Productions....
THE PULITZER AT 100 Opens 8/11 in Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - July 28, 2017
First Run Features announces the Los Angeles premiere of The Pulitzer at 100 on August 11, 2017 at Laemmle Music Hall, following the New York opening at the Lincoln Plaza Cinema....
New Documentary PULITZER AT 100, with Playwrights Tony Kushner, Paula Vogel, Ayad Akhtar & More, Hits Theaters Today
by Movies News Desk - July 21, 2017
First Run Features has announced the theatrical premiere of The Pulitzer at 100, the latest documentary by Oscar and Emmy-winning director Kirk Simon. The film opens at the prestigious Lincoln Plaza Cinema today, July 21, with other cities to follow....
VIETNAM Documentary & More Among PBS's Fall 2017 Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - July 12, 2017
PBS today announced its fall 2017 lineup, as well as the January 2018 broadcast of TONY BENNETT: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE, a PBS music special taping this fall to honor the singer, this year's recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song....
by Caryn Robbins - July 12, 2017
PBS today announced its fall 2017 lineup, as well as the January 2018 broadcast of TONY BENNETT: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE, a PBS music special taping this fall to honor the singer, this year's recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song....
HBO to Present Intimate Portrait of Iconic Film Director in SPIELBERG, Premiering 10/7
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2017
One of the most famous filmmakers in the world, Steven Spielberg pulls back the curtain on his remarkable career more than ever before in the exclusive HBO presentation SPIELBERG...
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2017
One of the most famous filmmakers in the world, Steven Spielberg pulls back the curtain on his remarkable career more than ever before in the exclusive HBO presentation SPIELBERG...
New Documentary THE PULITZER AT 100 Opens 8/11 in L.A.
by A.A. Cristi - June 29, 2017
The Pulitzer at 100 celebrates the centenary of this revered and seminal national award for literary excellence in journalism and the arts. The totality of the Pulitzers has had an immeasurable impact on the American sensibility and beyond over the past 100 years. The riveting tales of the winning a...
by A.A. Cristi - June 29, 2017
The Pulitzer at 100 celebrates the centenary of this revered and seminal national award for literary excellence in journalism and the arts. The totality of the Pulitzers has had an immeasurable impact on the American sensibility and beyond over the past 100 years. The riveting tales of the winning a...
Richard Linklater, Edgar Allan Poe & Tyrus Wong Documentaries Coming to AMERICAN MASTERS
by Caryn Robbins - June 29, 2017
New American Masters documentaries will premiere this fall on PBS about filmmaker Richard Linklater, artist Tyrus Wong and author Edgar Allan Poe. Descriptions follow...
by Caryn Robbins - June 29, 2017
New American Masters documentaries will premiere this fall on PBS about filmmaker Richard Linklater, artist Tyrus Wong and author Edgar Allan Poe. Descriptions follow...
Playwrights Tony Kushner, Paula Vogel, Ayad Akhtar and More Featured in New Documentary PULITZER AT 100
by Movies News Desk - June 26, 2017
First Run Features has announced the theatrical premiere of The Pulitzer at 100, the latest documentary by Oscar and Emmy-winning director Kirk Simon. The film opens at the prestigious Lincoln Plaza Cinema on July 21, with other cities to follow....
by Movies News Desk - June 26, 2017
First Run Features has announced the theatrical premiere of The Pulitzer at 100, the latest documentary by Oscar and Emmy-winning director Kirk Simon. The film opens at the prestigious Lincoln Plaza Cinema on July 21, with other cities to follow....
VIDEO: First Look - Amazon Original Unscripted Series LE MANS: RACING IS EVERYTHING
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017
The Amazon Original Unscripted Series LE MANS: RACING IS EVERYTHING premieres Today, June 9 on Amazon Prime Video....
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017
The Amazon Original Unscripted Series LE MANS: RACING IS EVERYTHING premieres Today, June 9 on Amazon Prime Video....
AMERICAN MASTERS 'Chefs Flight' Continues with Jacques Pepin: The Art of Craft on PBS, 5/26
by Caryn Robbins - May 23, 2017
The culinary journey of AMERICAN MASTERS 'Chefs Flight' - four documentaries on legendary chefs - continues with a profile on Jacques Pépin, a young immigrant with movie-star looks and a charming Gallic accent, who elevated essential kitchen techniques to an art form to become one of America's most...
by Caryn Robbins - May 23, 2017
The culinary journey of AMERICAN MASTERS 'Chefs Flight' - four documentaries on legendary chefs - continues with a profile on Jacques Pépin, a young immigrant with movie-star looks and a charming Gallic accent, who elevated essential kitchen techniques to an art form to become one of America's most...
VIDEO: First Look - Amazon Original Unscripted Series LE MANS: RACING IS EVERYTHING
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2017
The Amazon Original Unscripted Series LE MANS: RACING IS EVERYTHING premieres Friday, June 9 on Amazon Prime Video....
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2017
The Amazon Original Unscripted Series LE MANS: RACING IS EVERYTHING premieres Friday, June 9 on Amazon Prime Video....
Photo Coverage: Gold Coast Intl. Film Festival Previews Jacques Pepin PBS Documentary
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 05, 2017
Last night the non-profit Gold Coast Arts Center and Gold Coast International Film Festival honored legendary Chef Jacques Pépin at an exclusive fundraising event celebrating his life and career and BroadwayWorld was there....
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 05, 2017
Last night the non-profit Gold Coast Arts Center and Gold Coast International Film Festival honored legendary Chef Jacques Pépin at an exclusive fundraising event celebrating his life and career and BroadwayWorld was there....
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