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Tony Winner Mel Brooks Appears at Radio City Music Hall Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 01, 2016
The Madison Square Garden Company and Mills Entertainment previously announced that Mel Brooks would take the Radio City Music Hall stage tonight, September 1, 2016 at 7:30PM for an exclusive inside look at his storied career and the making of the legendary and groundbreaking movie Blazing Saddles....
by TV News Desk - September 01, 2016
The Madison Square Garden Company and Mills Entertainment previously announced that Mel Brooks would take the Radio City Music Hall stage tonight, September 1, 2016 at 7:30PM for an exclusive inside look at his storied career and the making of the legendary and groundbreaking movie Blazing Saddles....
Patti Smith Featured on Next Episode of PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS PODCAST
by Caryn Robbins - August 18, 2016
Episode five of the American Masters Podcast features Patti Smith discussing the early days of punk rock, the vibrant music scene of 1970s New York City, her influences and thoughts on art, poetry, censorship, and punk with American Masters -- Lou Reed: Rock-And-Roll Heart (1998) filmmaker Timothy G...
by Caryn Robbins - August 18, 2016
Episode five of the American Masters Podcast features Patti Smith discussing the early days of punk rock, the vibrant music scene of 1970s New York City, her influences and thoughts on art, poetry, censorship, and punk with American Masters -- Lou Reed: Rock-And-Roll Heart (1998) filmmaker Timothy G...
Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS Opens August 25th at Weston Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - August 15, 2016
Beginning August 25, Weston Playhouse Theatre Company presents the pivotal play of Arthur Miller's career and the second production of its five-year American Masters series, an initiative dedicated to bringing classics of American drama to Weston's stage with artists of national stature....
by A.A. Cristi - August 15, 2016
Beginning August 25, Weston Playhouse Theatre Company presents the pivotal play of Arthur Miller's career and the second production of its five-year American Masters series, an initiative dedicated to bringing classics of American drama to Weston's stage with artists of national stature....
VIDEO: Fran Drescher Pays Tribute to Lucille Ball in New AMERICAN MASTER's Podcast
by Caryn Robbins - August 04, 2016
Late comedian, actress, producer and television legend Lucille Ball would have turned 105 years old this year on August 6. Celebrate her birthday with episode four of the American Masters Podcast featuring actresses Doris Singleton, Fran Drescher and Carol Burnett...
by Caryn Robbins - August 04, 2016
Late comedian, actress, producer and television legend Lucille Ball would have turned 105 years old this year on August 6. Celebrate her birthday with episode four of the American Masters Podcast featuring actresses Doris Singleton, Fran Drescher and Carol Burnett...
THIRTEEN's American Masters to Celebrate 30th Anniversary
by Caryn Robbins - August 04, 2016
Today, American Masters celebrates its 30th anniversary with the launch of In Their Own Words: The American Masters Digital Archive and the American Masters Podcast, featuring previously unreleased interviews filmed for the documentary series: 2,156 tapes, approximately 1,388 digitized hours, 800-pl...
by Caryn Robbins - August 04, 2016
Today, American Masters celebrates its 30th anniversary with the launch of In Their Own Words: The American Masters Digital Archive and the American Masters Podcast, featuring previously unreleased interviews filmed for the documentary series: 2,156 tapes, approximately 1,388 digitized hours, 800-pl...
Gun Violence Crisis & More Set for Tonight's MetroFocus on THIRTEEN
by Caryn Robbins - July 15, 2016
The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast....
by Caryn Robbins - July 15, 2016
The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast....
TV Icon Norman Lear & More Set for Tonight's MetroFocus on THIRTEEN
by Caryn Robbins - July 14, 2016
The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast....
by Caryn Robbins - July 14, 2016
The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast....
NORMAN LEAR: JUST ANOTHER VERSION OF YOU Opens in Select Theaters Today
by TV News Desk - July 08, 2016
NORMAN LEAR: JUST ANOTHER VERSION OF YOU will open in select theaters beginning today, July 8th. The film premieres nationwide on American Masters Tuesday, October 25...
by TV News Desk - July 08, 2016
NORMAN LEAR: JUST ANOTHER VERSION OF YOU will open in select theaters beginning today, July 8th. The film premieres nationwide on American Masters Tuesday, October 25...
NORMAN LEAR: JUST ANOTHER VERSION OF YOU Opens in Select Theaters 7/8
by Caryn Robbins - July 06, 2016
NORMAN LEAR: JUST ANOTHER VERSION OF YOU will open in select theaters beginning this Friday, July 8th. The film premieres nationwide on American Masters Tuesday, October 25...
by Caryn Robbins - July 06, 2016
NORMAN LEAR: JUST ANOTHER VERSION OF YOU will open in select theaters beginning this Friday, July 8th. The film premieres nationwide on American Masters Tuesday, October 25...
THIRTEEN's American Masters Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Launch of Digital Video Archive & Podcast
by Caryn Robbins - June 23, 2016
On this day in 1986, THIRTEEN's American Masters made its series debut on PBS with Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman,' a cinéma vérité documentary about the making of Arthur Miller's masterpiece for network television, and its stars Dustin Hoffman and John Malkovich....
by Caryn Robbins - June 23, 2016
On this day in 1986, THIRTEEN's American Masters made its series debut on PBS with Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman,' a cinéma vérité documentary about the making of Arthur Miller's masterpiece for network television, and its stars Dustin Hoffman and John Malkovich....
Mel Brooks' Sci-Fi Flop SOLARBABIES Made Him 'Ready to Jump Off a Roof'
by Louisa Brady - May 28, 2016
In an interview with SlashFilm writer Blake Harris for the podcast 'How Did This Get Made?', comedy legend actually answers the question that the title asks, explaining how his producing the sci-fi flop SOLARBABIES threatened to ruin his life....
by Louisa Brady - May 28, 2016
In an interview with SlashFilm writer Blake Harris for the podcast 'How Did This Get Made?', comedy legend actually answers the question that the title asks, explaining how his producing the sci-fi flop SOLARBABIES threatened to ruin his life....
The Struggle with PTSD & More Set for Tonight's MetroFocus on THIRTEEN
by Caryn Robbins - May 26, 2016
The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast....
by Caryn Robbins - May 26, 2016
The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast....
Tony Winner Mel Brooks to Appear at Radio City Music Hall This September
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2016
The Madison Square Garden Company and Mills Entertainment announced today that Mel Brooks will take the Radio City Music Hall stage on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 7:30PM for an exclusive inside look at his storied career and the making of the legendary and groundbreaking movie Blazing Saddles....
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2016
The Madison Square Garden Company and Mills Entertainment announced today that Mel Brooks will take the Radio City Music Hall stage on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 7:30PM for an exclusive inside look at his storied career and the making of the legendary and groundbreaking movie Blazing Saddles....
AMERICAN MASTERS Premieres Joplin Documentary 'Janis: Little Girl Blue' Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 03, 2016
American Masters - Janis: Little Girl Blue premieres nationwide tonight, May 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings) as part of the 30th anniversary season of THIRTEEN'sAmerican Masters series....
by TV News Desk - May 03, 2016
American Masters - Janis: Little Girl Blue premieres nationwide tonight, May 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings) as part of the 30th anniversary season of THIRTEEN'sAmerican Masters series....
Weston Playhouse Announces 80th Summer Season
by Christina Mancuso - April 04, 2016
2016 marks the start of our two-year 80th-anniversary celebration and we're excited to share a summer of Broadway blockbusters, Vermont premieres, and groundbreaking partnerships with you....
by Christina Mancuso - April 04, 2016
2016 marks the start of our two-year 80th-anniversary celebration and we're excited to share a summer of Broadway blockbusters, Vermont premieres, and groundbreaking partnerships with you....
THIRTEEN's American Masters to Air U.S. Broadcast Premiere of Janis Joplin Documentary, 5/3
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2016
American Masters Janis: Little Girl Blue premieres nationwide Tuesday, May 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings) as part of the 30 th anniversary season of THIRTEEN's American Masters series....
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2016
American Masters Janis: Little Girl Blue premieres nationwide Tuesday, May 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings) as part of the 30 th anniversary season of THIRTEEN's American Masters series....
Sneak Peek - American Masters to Present of THE HIGHWAYMEN: FRIENDS TILL THE END
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2016
Frequently referred to as 'the Mount Rushmore of country music,' The Highwaymen Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson were American country music's first bona fide supergroup...
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2016
Frequently referred to as 'the Mount Rushmore of country music,' The Highwaymen Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson were American country music's first bona fide supergroup...
AMERICAN MASTERS to Premiere Joplin Documentary 'Janis: Little Girl Blue,' 5/3
by Caryn Robbins - March 18, 2016
American Masters - Janis: Little Girl Blue premieres nationwide Tuesday, May 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings) as part of the 30th anniversary season of THIRTEEN'sAmerican Masters series....
by Caryn Robbins - March 18, 2016
American Masters - Janis: Little Girl Blue premieres nationwide Tuesday, May 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings) as part of the 30th anniversary season of THIRTEEN'sAmerican Masters series....
THIRTEEN Toasts the End of an Era with DOWNTON ABBEY FAREWELL, Tonight
by TV News Desk - March 06, 2016
DOWNTON ABBEY, the top-rated PBS drama of all time, will conclude its sixth and final season tonight, March 6 at 9 p.m....
by TV News Desk - March 06, 2016
DOWNTON ABBEY, the top-rated PBS drama of all time, will conclude its sixth and final season tonight, March 6 at 9 p.m....
VIDEO: PBS Documentary LORETTA LYNN: STILL A MOUNTAIN GIRL Airs Tonight
by TV News Desk - March 04, 2016
Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl, premiering tonight, March 4 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) during Women's History Month as part of the 30th anniversary season of THIRTEEN's American Masters series....
by TV News Desk - March 04, 2016
Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl, premiering tonight, March 4 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) during Women's History Month as part of the 30th anniversary season of THIRTEEN's American Masters series....
THIRTEEN to Toast the End of an Era with DOWNTON ABBEY FAREWELL
by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2016
DOWNTON ABBEY, the top-rated PBS drama of all time, will conclude its sixth and final season on Sunday, March 6 at 9 p.m....
by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2016
DOWNTON ABBEY, the top-rated PBS drama of all time, will conclude its sixth and final season on Sunday, March 6 at 9 p.m....
AMERICAN MASTERS to Celebrate Rock'n'Roll Legend Fats Domino 2/26; Watch Sneak Peek!
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016
Fats Domino was one of the most popular rockers of the 1950s and early 60s. His achievements and record sales during that time were rivaled only by Elvis Presley....
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016
Fats Domino was one of the most popular rockers of the 1950s and early 60s. His achievements and record sales during that time were rivaled only by Elvis Presley....
Video: Sneak Peek - AMERICAN MASTERS Documentary 'Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl'
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2016
Below, watch a new excerpt from the new documentary American Masters -- Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl, premiering nationwide Friday, March 4 at 9 p.m. on PBS...
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2016
Below, watch a new excerpt from the new documentary American Masters -- Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl, premiering nationwide Friday, March 4 at 9 p.m. on PBS...
Carole King, Stargate Theatre & More on Tonight's METROFOCUS
by Caryn Robbins - February 19, 2016
The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast....
by Caryn Robbins - February 19, 2016
The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast....
WAKE UP with BWW 2/19/2016 - SHE LOVES ME, THE SECRET GARDEN and More!
by Jessica Khan - February 19, 2016
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: SHE LOVES ME takes its first bows on Broadway, and THE SECRET GARDEN returns to the stage!...
by Jessica Khan - February 19, 2016
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: SHE LOVES ME takes its first bows on Broadway, and THE SECRET GARDEN returns to the stage!...
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