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The two-night scripted miniseries HOUDINI follows the epic tales of Harry Houdini as he emerges as America

Author Thom Fillinger's Novel Stars Survivor of the Bermuda Triangle's Secret
by Robert Diamond - July 03, 2013

What if someone faced the mysterious power of the Bermuda Triangle and survived to tell the tale?...


TV EXCLUSIVE: The Glorious Opening Number from the RAGTIME Concert- Lea Salonga, Norm Lewis, Patina Miller and More!
by Nicole Rosky - February 19, 2013

Manhattan Concert Productions just presented a special concert performance of Ragtime at Avery Fisher Hall last night, Monday, February 18, 2013. The cast included: Michael Arden as Younger Brother, Phillip Boykin as Booker T. Washington, Kerry Butler as Evelyn Nesbit, Matt Cavenaugh as Henry Ford, ...


PLOUGHED UNDER: AN AMERICAN SONGBOOK Opens 4/28 in Chicago
by Kelsey Denette - April 15, 2013

The House Theatre of Chicago ventures into new territory, giving life to a concert-style telling of American folk and tall tales. Composer Kevin O'Donnell delves into our nation's early history illuminating stories often outside of the mainstream. The production begins performances April 19, 2013 at...


Hugh Jackman-Led HOUDINI Musical to Hold Third Workshop; Broadway in A Little Over a Year?
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2013

Stage and screen star Hugh Jackman told the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye that he has plans to hold a third workshop for HOUDINI and hopes to bring the musical to Broadway 'within a year or 18 months'. The actor is also searching for two-to-four weeks during which he can bring his one-man show to Londo...


The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County Presents THE NUTCRACKER, 11/29-12/30
by Kelsey Denette - November 15, 2012

Following 2011's The Sparrow and last season's sold-out-hit Death and Harry Houdini, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is proud to partner with the famed House Theatre of Chicago for a third consecutive season to present a new holiday-themed production, THE NUTCR...


Danville's Historic North Theatre to Host 1st Annual Houdini Festival, 6/21-22
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2013

Today, March 24, 2013, is the 139th anniversary of the birth of Harry Houdini the great magician and escape artist. To commemorate this birthday, America's only World Champion Illusionist, Wayne Alan, and his theatre, The Historic North Theatre in Danville, VA, announce the First Annual Houdini Fest...


BBC America Premieres DANGERMAN: THE INCREDIBLE MR. GOODWIN Tonight
by TV News Desk - July 08, 2013

Houdini's heartstopping stunts will come to BBC America this summer....


Hugh Jackman Joins Neill Blomkamp's CHAPPIE Film
by Movies News Desk - September 28, 2013

ScreenDaily.com reports that Hugh Jackman, set to receive the Zurich Film Festival Golden Icon Award tonight, revealed at a PRISONERS press conference that he has signed on for Neill Blomkamp's upcoming sci-fi film CHAPPIE, with script by Terri Tatchell. The project will begin filming in Johannesbur...


House Theatre of Chicago & Chicago Park District to Present MAGIC ON THE MIDWAY, 8/24
by Tyler Peterson - August 08, 2013

The House Theatre of Chicago and Chicago Park District present MAGIC ON THE MIDWAY as part of 2013's Night Out in the Parks program on Saturday August 24 at 4pm at Hyde Park's Midway Plaisance Park Ice Rink, 1130 Midway Plaisance North, Chicago IL 60637. ComEd is a Supporting Sponsor and this event ...


House Theatre of Chicago Announces New Company Members
by Tyler Peterson - August 23, 2013

The House Theatre of Chicago announces the addition of 10 artists to its roster of Company Members. This marks first addition of Company Members since 2008....


Evanna Lynch and Stuart Brennan to Star in 2013 UK Tour of HOUDINI?
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2013

According to WildAboutHoudini.com, Evanna Lynch (Harry Potter films) and Stuart Brennan will likely star in the upcoming UK tour of Houdini. The show is set to make its World Premiere on September 9, 2013 at the Stoke-on-Trent Repertory Theatre, produced by Theatre Giant....


EgoPo's American Vaudeville Festival Continues With THE LIFE (AND DEATH) OF HARRY HOUDINI, Opening 3/29
by Kelsey Denette - March 20, 2013

EgoPo Classic Theater will present the world premiere of The Life (and Death) of Harry Houdini. This one-of-a-kind theater piece is being created by and under the direction of EgoPo's, Brenna Geffers. This is the second installment of EgoPo's season long American Vaudeville Festival and will be pres...


Hugh Jackman Joins Neill Blomkamp's CHAPPIE Film
by Movies News Desk - September 28, 2013

ScreenDaily.com reports that Hugh Jackman, set to receive the Zurich Film Festival Golden Icon Award tonight, revealed at a PRISONERS press conference that he has signed on for Neill Blomkamp's upcoming sci-fi film CHAPPIE, with script by Terri Tatchell. The project will begin filming in Johannesbur...


Aaron Sorkin Writing Book for New Broadway Musical?
by Nicole Rosky - June 21, 2013

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, earlier this year, Aaron Sorkin withdrew as librettist of the upcoming Broadway production Houdini, starring Hugh Jackman. Now in a recent interview with Vanity Fair, he revealed that he's deveoping another musical for Broadway. When jokingly asked if he'd ever ...


Danville's Historic North Theatre to Host 1st Annual Houdini Festival, 6/21-22
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2013

Today, March 24, 2013, is the 139th anniversary of the birth of Harry Houdini the great magician and escape artist. To commemorate this birthday, America's only World Champion Illusionist, Wayne Alan, and his theatre, The Historic North Theatre in Danville, VA, announce the First Annual Houdini Fest...


Photo Flash: Tony-Winning MEMPHIS Writers David Bryan & Joe DiPietro Join Orpheum Sidewalk of Stars
by Kelsey Denette - April 30, 2013

The Tony Award Winning duo David Bryan and Joe DiPietro, co-writers of MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL, were added to the Orpheum's famed 'Sidewalk of Stars' during a special presentation at the Orpheum Theatre on Saturday, April 27....


Aaron Sorkin was 'Really Looking Forward to Returning to Broadway' with HOUDINI
by Nicole Rosky - January 30, 2013

'Mr. Sorkin's considerable talents are an asset to any project and we regret that he's unable to remain with HOUDINI,' said producers Scott Sanders and David Rockwell, 'However, what Hugh and the creative team continue to create is one of the most exciting projects we've ever been a part of. Our pr...


NYC's Museum of the Moving Image 'Salute' Fundraiser Honors Hugh Jackman Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2012

Hugh Jackman will be honored by New York City's Museum of the Moving Image's annual 'Salute' fundraiser tonight, December 11, 2012, at Cipriani Wall Street....


NYC's Museum of the Moving Image 'Salute' Fundraiser Honors Hugh Jackman Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2012

Hugh Jackman will be honored by New York City's Museum of the Moving Image's annual 'Salute' fundraiser tonight, December 11, 2012, at Cipriani Wall Street....


Hugh Jackman-Led HOUDINI Musical to Play Chicago Prior to Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2013

According to the Associated Press, the highly-anticipated new Houdini musical, which will feature stage and screen star Hugh jackman in the ttle role might have a out of town tryout before moving on to New York. Houdini composer Stephen Schwartz recently revealed thathe hopes the musical will play ...


PROJECT HOUDINI is Released by Thom Fillinger
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2013

It was late in autumn in nineteen-hundred and ninety. Flying saucer mania was rampant. The American public was very curious about such mysterious things as, the paranormal, Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster and the Bermuda Triangle. For the most part, the public was unaware of the low profile studies i...


Evanna Lynch and Stuart Brennan to Star in 2013 UK Tour of HOUDINI?
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2013

According to WildAboutHoudini.com, Evanna Lynch (Harry Potter films) and Stuart Brennan will likely star in the upcoming UK tour of Houdini. The show is set to make its World Premiere on September 9, 2013 at the Stoke-on-Trent Repertory Theatre, produced by Theatre Giant....


Disappearing Inc.'s SMOKE AND MIRRORS Extends Through 12/31 at Promenade Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2012

Due to overwhelming demand, Smoke and Mirrors - a heartfelt comedy-drama with mind-bending magic - has been extended through December 31 at the Promenade Playhouse in Santa Monica....


BREAKING NEWS: Manhattan Concert Productions to Bring TITANIC Concert to Avery Fisher Hall on February 17, 2014
by Nicole Rosky - July 09, 2013

Manhattan Concert Productions has just announced the second installment of its Broadway Series, with a concert performance of the critically acclaimed Broadway musical, TITANIC, for one night only at New York's renowned Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center on Monday, February 17, 2014....


Stuart Brennan Officially Joins Evanna Lynch in 2013 UK Tour of HOUDINI, Kicking Off Sept 9
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013

'HOUDINI', a dramatic, darkly comic new play about two of the greatest performers the world has ever known - the Houdini Brothers: stuntmen, illusionists, magicians - will premiere at Stoke on Trent Repertory Theatre on September 9th before touring the UK throughout September and October....






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