The two-night scripted miniseries HOUDINI follows the epic tales of Harry Houdini as he emerges as America
New Book Shares True Story of Arthur Conan Doyle and the Paranormal
by Christina Mancuso - March 14, 2016
A new book documenting the extraordinary true story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's belief in spirits is released by publisher Life Is Amazing this month to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the creator of Sherlock Holmes going public about his interest in the paranormal. 'Conan Doyle and the Myster...
by Christina Mancuso - March 14, 2016
A new book documenting the extraordinary true story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's belief in spirits is released by publisher Life Is Amazing this month to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the creator of Sherlock Holmes going public about his interest in the paranormal. 'Conan Doyle and the Myster...
House Theatre of Chicago to Host 4th Annual Secret Soiree Fundraiser, 3/5
by Tyler Peterson - February 29, 2016
?The House Theatre of Chicago's Board of Directors announce the 4th annual incarnation of The Secret Soiree, which celebrates the company's continuing commitment to amazing feats of storytelling with a one-night-only stage magic performance from Company Member Dennis Watkins (The Magic Parlour, Deat...
by Tyler Peterson - February 29, 2016
?The House Theatre of Chicago's Board of Directors announce the 4th annual incarnation of The Secret Soiree, which celebrates the company's continuing commitment to amazing feats of storytelling with a one-night-only stage magic performance from Company Member Dennis Watkins (The Magic Parlour, Deat...
VIDEO: First Look - FOX's New Adventure Drama HOUDINI & DOYLE
by Caryn Robbins - February 25, 2016
From “House” creator and executive producer David Shore, the new mystery adventure drama series HOUDINI & DOYLE, starring Michael Weston...
by Caryn Robbins - February 25, 2016
From “House” creator and executive producer David Shore, the new mystery adventure drama series HOUDINI & DOYLE, starring Michael Weston...
RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL Plays the Grand This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2016
The Grand 1894 Opera House presents RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL, tonight, February 20, at 8 pm, and tomorrow, February 21 at 3 pm....
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2016
The Grand 1894 Opera House presents RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL, tonight, February 20, at 8 pm, and tomorrow, February 21 at 3 pm....
BWW Review: RAGTIME Brings History to Life at SDMT
by E.H. Reiter - February 11, 2016
RAGTIME at San Diego Musical Theatre brings a revival of a poignant time in US History to life at the Spreckels Theatre through February 21st....
by E.H. Reiter - February 11, 2016
RAGTIME at San Diego Musical Theatre brings a revival of a poignant time in US History to life at the Spreckels Theatre through February 21st....
Production Underway for Lifetime's THE REAL MVP, Based on Life of Kevin Durant's Mother
by Caryn Robbins - February 04, 2016
Lifetime continues its partnership with Academy Award nominated, Golden Globe, Grammy, SAG and Emmy Award winner Queen Latifah, Shakim Compere and their Flavor Unit team to bring the inspiring true story of Wanda Pratt...
by Caryn Robbins - February 04, 2016
Lifetime continues its partnership with Academy Award nominated, Golden Globe, Grammy, SAG and Emmy Award winner Queen Latifah, Shakim Compere and their Flavor Unit team to bring the inspiring true story of Wanda Pratt...
A&E Teams with Jake Gyllenhaal on Development of New Anthology Series
by Caryn Robbins - January 07, 2016
A&E Network, Academy Award(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominee Jake Gyllenhaal (End of Watch, Nightcrawler, Southpaw), Nine Stories Productions and A+E Studios (UnREAL, Roots) are partnering on the premium series development of an anthology...
by Caryn Robbins - January 07, 2016
A&E Network, Academy Award(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominee Jake Gyllenhaal (End of Watch, Nightcrawler, Southpaw), Nine Stories Productions and A+E Studios (UnREAL, Roots) are partnering on the premium series development of an anthology...
History Orders Original Drama Series KNIGHTFALL from Jeremy Renner
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2016
HISTORY(R) has picked up KNIGHTFALL, an original scripted drama series chronicling the mysterious but true accounts of the Knights Templar, the elite warriors of the Crusades...
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2016
HISTORY(R) has picked up KNIGHTFALL, an original scripted drama series chronicling the mysterious but true accounts of the Knights Templar, the elite warriors of the Crusades...
RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL to Play the Grand, 2/20-21
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2015
The Grand 1894 Opera House presents RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL, Saturday, February 20, at 8 pm, and Sunday, February 21 at 3 pm....
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2015
The Grand 1894 Opera House presents RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL, Saturday, February 20, at 8 pm, and Sunday, February 21 at 3 pm....
DVR Alert: NBC Presents One-Hour Special THE ILLUSIONISTS Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 09, 2015
One of the hottest shows on Broadway is making its way to TV as The Illusionists bring their unique brand of magic with a one-hour special scheduled for tonight, Dec. 9 at 10 p.m. on NBC....
by TV News Desk - December 09, 2015
One of the hottest shows on Broadway is making its way to TV as The Illusionists bring their unique brand of magic with a one-hour special scheduled for tonight, Dec. 9 at 10 p.m. on NBC....
'THE ILLUSIONISTS' Set to Bring Their Blockbuster Entertainment Even to NBC 12/9
by Caryn Robbins - November 20, 2015
One of the hottest shows on Broadway is making its way to TV as “The Illusionists” bring their unique brand of magic with a one-hour special scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 10 p.m. on NBC....
by Caryn Robbins - November 20, 2015
One of the hottest shows on Broadway is making its way to TV as “The Illusionists” bring their unique brand of magic with a one-hour special scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 10 p.m. on NBC....
RAGTIME National Tour to Play Oklahoma City Community College
by Reilly Hickey - November 03, 2015
Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) will host its first ever Broadway musical production when the national tour of "Ragtime" cakewalks into town for two shows onSunday, Dec. 13 and Monday, Dec. 14 in the new, student-funded Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater (VPAC), 7777 S. May Ave....
by Reilly Hickey - November 03, 2015
Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) will host its first ever Broadway musical production when the national tour of "Ragtime" cakewalks into town for two shows onSunday, Dec. 13 and Monday, Dec. 14 in the new, student-funded Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater (VPAC), 7777 S. May Ave....
BWW Review: Diverse and Parentless at the Turn of the Century: RAGTIME Revived at Toby's
by Jack L. B. Gohn - September 23, 2015
The America depicted here is a place of quests: Father's for the unknown horizon, Tateh's for a land where he and his daughter can prosper, Coalhouse's for reuniting with Sarah and raising his son in a world where blacks are regarded and treated as equals. To these quests might be added two more: Yo...
by Jack L. B. Gohn - September 23, 2015
The America depicted here is a place of quests: Father's for the unknown horizon, Tateh's for a land where he and his daughter can prosper, Coalhouse's for reuniting with Sarah and raising his son in a world where blacks are regarded and treated as equals. To these quests might be added two more: Yo...
The Illusionists 1903 Set for Arts Centre Melbourne in January
by Robert Diamond - September 06, 2015
Featuring brand-new, world class illusionists handpicked from across the globe, The Illusionists 1903 promises to transport the audience back to the golden age of magic, a time when conjurers were the true rock stars of the day. The performance can be seen at Arts Centre Melbourne's State Theatre se...
by Robert Diamond - September 06, 2015
Featuring brand-new, world class illusionists handpicked from across the globe, The Illusionists 1903 promises to transport the audience back to the golden age of magic, a time when conjurers were the true rock stars of the day. The performance can be seen at Arts Centre Melbourne's State Theatre se...
Getting Ready to Rag - RAGTIME kommt zur Deutschlandpremiere nach Braunschweig
by Iris Moebius - September 01, 2015
»Ragtime« zahlt mit seinen bittersußen Geschichten aus dem New Yorker Leben, den vielen historischen Figuren - von Henry Ford bis Harry Houdini - und seinem unwiderstehlichen musikalischen Charme zu den ganz großen Broadway-Musicals. Der Erfolg 1998 in New York war immens und bescherte Komponist...
by Iris Moebius - September 01, 2015
»Ragtime« zahlt mit seinen bittersußen Geschichten aus dem New Yorker Leben, den vielen historischen Figuren - von Henry Ford bis Harry Houdini - und seinem unwiderstehlichen musikalischen Charme zu den ganz großen Broadway-Musicals. Der Erfolg 1998 in New York war immens und bescherte Komponist...
EDINBURGH 2015 - BWW Reviews: LINKING RINGS, Le Monde, August 23 2015
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 24, 2015
1926: Houdini's right-hand man deals with the death of his boss. A half century later, a Blackpool joke shop proprietor takes on a wide-eyed young protege. An affectionate look at a misspent youth and unsung heroes; a touching true story of interlocking lives....
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 24, 2015
1926: Houdini's right-hand man deals with the death of his boss. A half century later, a Blackpool joke shop proprietor takes on a wide-eyed young protege. An affectionate look at a misspent youth and unsung heroes; a touching true story of interlocking lives....
EDINBURGH 2015- BWW Reviews: IMPOSSIBLE, Pleasance Dome, August 19 2015
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 20, 2015
Seances, spirituality, immortality and magic. The true story of the deadly feud between Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Starring Phill Jupitus as Conan Doyle and Alan Cox as Houdini....
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 20, 2015
Seances, spirituality, immortality and magic. The true story of the deadly feud between Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Starring Phill Jupitus as Conan Doyle and Alan Cox as Houdini....
EDINBURGH 2015- BWW Reviews: THE TITANIC ORCHESTRA, Pleasance Courtyard, August 9 2015
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 10, 2015
John Hannah (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Sliding Doors, The Mummy) stars in this madcap comedy of illusion. Four tramps huddle together at an abandoned railway station, full of vodka-fuelled dreams of escaping on one of the passing trains....
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 10, 2015
John Hannah (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Sliding Doors, The Mummy) stars in this madcap comedy of illusion. Four tramps huddle together at an abandoned railway station, full of vodka-fuelled dreams of escaping on one of the passing trains....
PHOTO FLASH: Look Inside Rehearsals with John Hannah in The Titanic Orchestra
by Nora Dominick - July 24, 2015
Four tramps huddle together at an abandoned railway station, full of vodka-fuelled dreams of escaping on one of the passing trains. But the trains never stop. Until one day, a dishevelled stranger is thrown into their midst. He claims to be the great illusionist Harry Houdini, and promises that toge...
by Nora Dominick - July 24, 2015
Four tramps huddle together at an abandoned railway station, full of vodka-fuelled dreams of escaping on one of the passing trains. But the trains never stop. Until one day, a dishevelled stranger is thrown into their midst. He claims to be the great illusionist Harry Houdini, and promises that toge...
From the Library of Congress Archives: The Magic of the American Variety Stage
by Nora Dominick - July 14, 2015
The American Variety Stage Collection through the Library of Congress is a major anthology celebrating the American theatre scene. The multimedia anthology celebrates the evolution of the theatre through images and videos....
by Nora Dominick - July 14, 2015
The American Variety Stage Collection through the Library of Congress is a major anthology celebrating the American theatre scene. The multimedia anthology celebrates the evolution of the theatre through images and videos....
Michael Weston to Star in FOX Supernatural Drama HOUDINI & DOYLE in 2016
by Caryn Robbins - June 24, 2015
Michael Weston (“House,” “Six Feet Under”) and Stephen Mangan (“Episodes”) have been cast in the lead roles of HOUDINI & DOYLE, a mystery adventure drama series scheduled to debut in Spring 2016 on ITV Encore and in 2016 on FOX....
by Caryn Robbins - June 24, 2015
Michael Weston (“House,” “Six Feet Under”) and Stephen Mangan (“Episodes”) have been cast in the lead roles of HOUDINI & DOYLE, a mystery adventure drama series scheduled to debut in Spring 2016 on ITV Encore and in 2016 on FOX....
Additional Acts Announced for New West End Magic Show IMPOSSIBLE
by Tyler Peterson - June 02, 2015
World-class magicians and illusionists astonished audiences today at the launch of brand new West End show IMPOSSIBLE. The biggest magic show London has seen in decades is set to thrill audiences at London's Noel Coward Theatre this summer when it opens on 24th July. Spectators at the launch event w...
by Tyler Peterson - June 02, 2015
World-class magicians and illusionists astonished audiences today at the launch of brand new West End show IMPOSSIBLE. The biggest magic show London has seen in decades is set to thrill audiences at London's Noel Coward Theatre this summer when it opens on 24th July. Spectators at the launch event w...
The House Theatre of Chicago Extends THE MAGIC PARLOUR
by Tyler Peterson - May 08, 2015
The House Theatre of Chicago proudly announces the addition of Sunday matinees to Dennis Watkins' The Magic Parlour, currently scheduled at the Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe, May 9 - July 31. Regular performances take place Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. with added performances...
by Tyler Peterson - May 08, 2015
The House Theatre of Chicago proudly announces the addition of Sunday matinees to Dennis Watkins' The Magic Parlour, currently scheduled at the Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe, May 9 - July 31. Regular performances take place Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. with added performances...
IMPOSSIBLE Magic Show Coming to the West End This Summer
by Tyler Peterson - April 30, 2015
IMPOSSIBLE, the biggest magic show in decades, is set to thrill audiences in London's West End this summer at the Noel Coward Theatre. The show will feature the very best magicians and tricksters from around the world, fusing dazzling grand stage illusions, up-close-and-personal magic, cutting-edge ...
by Tyler Peterson - April 30, 2015
IMPOSSIBLE, the biggest magic show in decades, is set to thrill audiences in London's West End this summer at the Noel Coward Theatre. The show will feature the very best magicians and tricksters from around the world, fusing dazzling grand stage illusions, up-close-and-personal magic, cutting-edge ...
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