BWW Reviews: Over-the-top Performances By Kids Propel OVER THE TAVERN
by Lauren Yarger - October 18, 2011
Catholic dogma might not rule the life of 12-year-old Rudy Pazinski, who to the horror of his parents and teacher-nun announces his decision to forgo Confirmation while he shops around for a religion, but Over the Tavern, Tom Dudzick's play opening the 21st season for Seven Angels Theater in Waterbu...
by Lauren Yarger - October 18, 2011
Catholic dogma might not rule the life of 12-year-old Rudy Pazinski, who to the horror of his parents and teacher-nun announces his decision to forgo Confirmation while he shops around for a religion, but Over the Tavern, Tom Dudzick's play opening the 21st season for Seven Angels Theater in Waterbu...
BWW Interviews: Ted Ryan Talks PULLING LEATHER
by Don Grigware - October 11, 2011
Actor Ted Ryan's Pulling Leather is currently on stage @ the Actors Forum Theatre in NoHo. In his first full-length play Ryan has written quite profoundly about love and also plays the central character in the dramedy. In our chat, he tells about what motivated him to pen Pulling Leather....
by Don Grigware - October 11, 2011
Actor Ted Ryan's Pulling Leather is currently on stage @ the Actors Forum Theatre in NoHo. In his first full-length play Ryan has written quite profoundly about love and also plays the central character in the dramedy. In our chat, he tells about what motivated him to pen Pulling Leather....
BWW Reviews: NonProphet Theatre Company's Brilliant Production of REASONS TO BE PRETTY
by Chris Gibson - October 07, 2011
Playwright Neil Labute's REASONS TO BE PRETTY is the third in a trilogy of plays focusing on the modern day obsession with the way people look, following Shape of Things and Fat Pig. It's the least gimmicky of the three, relying on more honest sounding dialog delivered by four working class friends ...
by Chris Gibson - October 07, 2011
Playwright Neil Labute's REASONS TO BE PRETTY is the third in a trilogy of plays focusing on the modern day obsession with the way people look, following Shape of Things and Fat Pig. It's the least gimmicky of the three, relying on more honest sounding dialog delivered by four working class friends ...
Larry King to Host Chabad Telethon, 9/25
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2011
The 'King of Cable' takes the Chabad Telethon Prime Time with his 2011 Rosh Hashana Special. After stepping down last December from the throne he held for 25 years on 'LARRY KING LIVE', the Television icon steps back up on the air for what could be called 'Larry King ‘To Life!,'-hosting the 31st C...
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2011
The 'King of Cable' takes the Chabad Telethon Prime Time with his 2011 Rosh Hashana Special. After stepping down last December from the throne he held for 25 years on 'LARRY KING LIVE', the Television icon steps back up on the air for what could be called 'Larry King ‘To Life!,'-hosting the 31st C...
S. F. Fringe Festival Names 2011 Best of the Fringe
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 20, 2011
The 20th annual San Francisco Fringe Festival, which closed its 12-day run on September 18, has announced the 17 winners in its various 'Best of the Fringe' Awards for 2011....
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 20, 2011
The 20th annual San Francisco Fringe Festival, which closed its 12-day run on September 18, has announced the 17 winners in its various 'Best of the Fringe' Awards for 2011....
Larry King to Host Chabad Telethon, 9/25
by Kelsey Denette - September 19, 2011
The 'King of Cable' takes the Chabad Telethon Prime Time with his 2011 Rosh Hashana Special. After stepping down last December from the throne he held for 25 years on 'LARRY KING LIVE', the Television icon steps back up on the air for what could be called 'Larry King ‘To Life!,'-hosting the 31st C...
by Kelsey Denette - September 19, 2011
The 'King of Cable' takes the Chabad Telethon Prime Time with his 2011 Rosh Hashana Special. After stepping down last December from the throne he held for 25 years on 'LARRY KING LIVE', the Television icon steps back up on the air for what could be called 'Larry King ‘To Life!,'-hosting the 31st C...
BWW Reviews: Mustard Seed Theatre Premieres Dramatic New Play - FALLING
by Chris Gibson - September 04, 2011
Playwright Deanna Jent's FALLING is an intriguing piece of theatre, drawing on her own real life experiences caring for a teenager with autism, but creating something wholly original in the process. As the parent of a five year old, there's a frightening aspect to watching this tale unfold, thinking...
by Chris Gibson - September 04, 2011
Playwright Deanna Jent's FALLING is an intriguing piece of theatre, drawing on her own real life experiences caring for a teenager with autism, but creating something wholly original in the process. As the parent of a five year old, there's a frightening aspect to watching this tale unfold, thinking...
BWW Reviews: Tasty Production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Graces The Muny Stage
by Harrison Kaplan - July 28, 2011
I'm a big fan of lowbrow horror and science fiction films, especially those made between the 1930's and late 1970's, and I've always enjoyed the work of cult director/producer Roger Corman. The original 1960 film version of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, was supposedly shot in four days, and it downright b...
by Harrison Kaplan - July 28, 2011
I'm a big fan of lowbrow horror and science fiction films, especially those made between the 1930's and late 1970's, and I've always enjoyed the work of cult director/producer Roger Corman. The original 1960 film version of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, was supposedly shot in four days, and it downright b...
Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces Their Upcoming Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 11, 2011
Oak Park Festival Theatre announces some of their upcoming summer events...
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 11, 2011
Oak Park Festival Theatre announces some of their upcoming summer events...
Mahavishnu Project Presents COMPLETE VISIONS OF THE EMERALD BEYOND
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 08, 2011
The Mahavishnu Project presents THE COMPLETE 'VISIONS OF THE EMERALD BEYOND'...
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 08, 2011
The Mahavishnu Project presents THE COMPLETE 'VISIONS OF THE EMERALD BEYOND'...
Betty White & Jacqueline Bisset Support ECFA
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 2011
Eye Care for Animals is offering free screening ocular exams to Service Animals throughout May as part of the ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam event. ...
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 2011
Eye Care for Animals is offering free screening ocular exams to Service Animals throughout May as part of the ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam event. ...
Mahavishnu Project Presents COMPLETE VISIONS OF THE EMERALD BEYOND
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 16, 2011
The Mahavishnu Project presents THE COMPLETE 'VISIONS OF THE EMERALD BEYOND'...
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 16, 2011
The Mahavishnu Project presents THE COMPLETE 'VISIONS OF THE EMERALD BEYOND'...
BWW Review: Stray Dog Theatre's Cute Production of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
by Chris Gibson - April 01, 2011
Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, had the ability to communicate tiny bits of wisdom and insight in the space of three panels (six panels in the Sunday funnies) of rudimentary art. And, while most of his colleagues would head straight for a punchline, Schulz tended to take a more philosophi...
by Chris Gibson - April 01, 2011
Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, had the ability to communicate tiny bits of wisdom and insight in the space of three panels (six panels in the Sunday funnies) of rudimentary art. And, while most of his colleagues would head straight for a punchline, Schulz tended to take a more philosophi...
Dr. Horrible Shuts Down Washington in March, 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 21, 2011
The Landless Theatre Company presents the Regional Premiere of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog at District of Columbia Arts Center from March 3-27, 2011. ...
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 21, 2011
The Landless Theatre Company presents the Regional Premiere of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog at District of Columbia Arts Center from March 3-27, 2011. ...
Syracuse Arts Critic Vadeboncoeur Dies at 78
by Nicole Rosky - January 05, 2011
According to Syracuse.com, arts and entertainment critic and much loved Syracuse native Joan E. Vadeboncoeur passed away yesterday, January 4 in her home in Cazenovia. She was 78 years old....
by Nicole Rosky - January 05, 2011
According to Syracuse.com, arts and entertainment critic and much loved Syracuse native Joan E. Vadeboncoeur passed away yesterday, January 4 in her home in Cazenovia. She was 78 years old....
Soulpepper Extends A RAISIN IN THE SUN Thru 11/20
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2010
Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that due to popular demand‚ the critically acclaimed production of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun will be extended to November 20, 2010....
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2010
Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that due to popular demand‚ the critically acclaimed production of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun will be extended to November 20, 2010....
Ford's Theatre & SOME Hold Donation Drive Through Performances of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 11/20-1/2
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2010
Ford's Theatre will partner with So Others Might Eat to create a donation drive around the run of A Christmas Carol. During the curtain calls for performances of A Christmas Carol, the cast will collect monetary donations on behalf of the Washington-based So Others Might Eat (SOME). Patrons can also...
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2010
Ford's Theatre will partner with So Others Might Eat to create a donation drive around the run of A Christmas Carol. During the curtain calls for performances of A Christmas Carol, the cast will collect monetary donations on behalf of the Washington-based So Others Might Eat (SOME). Patrons can also...
Ford's Theatre & SOME Hold Donation Drive Through Performances of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 11/20-1/2
by Erica Anker - November 11, 2010
Ford's Theatre will partner with So Others Might Eat to create a donation drive around the run of A Christmas Carol. During the curtain calls for performances of A Christmas Carol, the cast will collect monetary donations on behalf of the Washington-based So Others Might Eat (SOME). Patrons can also...
by Erica Anker - November 11, 2010
Ford's Theatre will partner with So Others Might Eat to create a donation drive around the run of A Christmas Carol. During the curtain calls for performances of A Christmas Carol, the cast will collect monetary donations on behalf of the Washington-based So Others Might Eat (SOME). Patrons can also...
The Friends Project Presents Benefit Concert Featuring Porter, Cumming, et al. 11/8
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2010
A special one night only event to benefit the Ali Forney Center will present THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR, a concert featuring David Raleigh, Alan Cumming, Billy Porter, and Ari Gold and the premiere of Michael Aker's musical video of 'That What Friends Are For'. The concert is this coming Monday, No...
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2010
A special one night only event to benefit the Ali Forney Center will present THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR, a concert featuring David Raleigh, Alan Cumming, Billy Porter, and Ari Gold and the premiere of Michael Aker's musical video of 'That What Friends Are For'. The concert is this coming Monday, No...
Soulpepper Extends A RAISIN IN THE SUN Thru 11/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 03, 2010
Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that due to popular demand‚ the critically acclaimed production of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun will be extended to November 20, 2010....
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 03, 2010
Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that due to popular demand‚ the critically acclaimed production of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun will be extended to November 20, 2010....
The Friends Project Presents Benefit Concert Featuring Porter, Cumming, et al. 11/8
by Sophie Schulman - November 03, 2010
A special one night only event to benefit the Ali Forney Center will present THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR, a concert featuring David Raleigh, Alan Cumming, Billy Porter, and Ari Gold and the premiere of Michael Aker's musical video of 'That What Friends Are For'. The concert is this coming Monday, No...
by Sophie Schulman - November 03, 2010
A special one night only event to benefit the Ali Forney Center will present THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR, a concert featuring David Raleigh, Alan Cumming, Billy Porter, and Ari Gold and the premiere of Michael Aker's musical video of 'That What Friends Are For'. The concert is this coming Monday, No...
BWW Review: Mustard Seed Theatre's Production of THE CHOSEN
by Chris Gibson - October 31, 2010
The second half of the mini-Potok festival continues with an engaging and thoughtful dramatization of his classic novel THE CHOSEN, which I can recall reading (for English class) and enjoying myself many years ago. This adaptation, like the recent production of MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, is also written ...
by Chris Gibson - October 31, 2010
The second half of the mini-Potok festival continues with an engaging and thoughtful dramatization of his classic novel THE CHOSEN, which I can recall reading (for English class) and enjoying myself many years ago. This adaptation, like the recent production of MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, is also written ...
Raleigh, Cumming Lead The FRIENDS Project Benefit for Ali Forney Center 11/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 12, 2010
A special ONE NIGHT ONLY EVENT to benefit the Ali Forney Center will present In Concert: David Raleigh, Allan Cumming, Billy Porter, Ari Gold and the Premiere of the musical video of the new recording of "That's What Friends Are For"....
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 12, 2010
A special ONE NIGHT ONLY EVENT to benefit the Ali Forney Center will present In Concert: David Raleigh, Allan Cumming, Billy Porter, Ari Gold and the Premiere of the musical video of the new recording of "That's What Friends Are For"....
BWW Review: Echo Theatre Company Presents ANOTHER HOME INVASION
by Chris Gibson - October 10, 2010
Joan MacLeod's play, ANOTHER HOME INVASION, is a cautionary tale, and while the setting may be Canada, the message is one that will resonate with anyone who has aging parents that are living on their own. This short work, which runs about 70 minutes, focuses our attention on the survivor of a home i...
by Chris Gibson - October 10, 2010
Joan MacLeod's play, ANOTHER HOME INVASION, is a cautionary tale, and while the setting may be Canada, the message is one that will resonate with anyone who has aging parents that are living on their own. This short work, which runs about 70 minutes, focuses our attention on the survivor of a home i...
TSC Awards Roundabout Theatre Company with Grant
by Nicole Rosky - September 16, 2010
New York City Theater Subdistrict Council (TSC), City Planning Commissioner Amanda M. Burden and Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate D. Levin announced Roundabout Theatre Company (Artistic Director, Todd Haimes) is among 15 organizations to receive grants totaling $2.1 million for a range of projects...
by Nicole Rosky - September 16, 2010
New York City Theater Subdistrict Council (TSC), City Planning Commissioner Amanda M. Burden and Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate D. Levin announced Roundabout Theatre Company (Artistic Director, Todd Haimes) is among 15 organizations to receive grants totaling $2.1 million for a range of projects...
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