We've taken you around the world exploring behaviors and lifestyles that are acceptable in some cultures but forbidden, illegal or reviled in others. But this season, we're looking in our own backyard. Taboo USA goes behind the closed doors and picket fences of America
kennedi Releases New Song 'apology'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 27, 2020
Today, LA-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist kennedi releases a new song entitled 'apology' via Platoon. The dreamy, infectious song paired with glitchy production offset the very intimate, confessional lyrics of the guilt felt about a former relationship. 'apology' is available e...
Casting Announced For Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and Derby Theatre Production Of MACBETH
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2020
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch has announced the cast for its production of Macbeth. The revival continues the Theatre's tradition of quality, classic drama and will be directed by Douglas Rintoul, following his acclaimed productions of Much Ado About Nothing and UK tour of The Crucible. Most recently, ...
Solomun, Maceo Plex, DJ Tennis and More to Ring in New Year in Mexico
by Abigail Charpentier - December 16, 2019
Tulum Season 2020 will unfold early next year at Riviera Maya with 5 parties, inviting over 20 international and national artists, taking place from December 29 to January 8th....
VIDEO: FX Shares First Teaser of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 04, 2019
From the creator of Peaky Blinders and the producers of Taboo comes the chilling new drama A Christmas Carol....
'Cabaret Kings' William Ludwig and Dean Austin Return With New London Cabaret
by Stephi Wild - June 27, 2019
William Ludwig & Dean Austin present SONGS of RESISTANCE....
Waverly Writers Collective Announces Cast of HOBOKEN
by Julie Musbach - May 29, 2019
Hoboken, written by Laura Rohrman, Directed by Fritz Brekeller, is a high voltage thriller inspired by true events. A devastatingly brutal tale of passionate yet toxic love and unthinkable acts that mirrors a deeply wounded society we live in today. HOBOKEN opens June 9th as part of the Hollywood Fr...
FX Partners with BBC One on A CHRISTMAS CAROL Adaptation with Guy Pearce and Andy Serkis
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 09, 2019
BBC One and FX are partnering on a new adaptation of the timeless classic, A Christmas Carol....
BWW Review: ULSTER AMERICAN at The Abbey Theatre
by Jini Rooney - April 12, 2019
I was prepared for controversial and shocking, for colourful language and violence. Yet the opening scene still had me reeling. Writer David Ireland clearly thrives on the taboo and no person or subject is immune. A seemingly innocuous setting: the director's lounge. On the eve of rehearsals for ...
Finale of Showtime's ACTION Airs This Sunday
by Tori Hartshorn - April 11, 2019
SHOWTIME'S new documentary series ACTION follows the biggest gambling day of the year - SUPER BOWL LIII - in its finale on Sunday, April 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Professional gamblers, handicappers, polarizing consultants and more place wagers on the big championship game. Major sports leagues begin to e...
CUNY Dance Initiative and Rovaco Dance Company Present KAMA
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2019
Rovaco Dance has announced the company's third evening length production, consisting of their first evening length work. Titled after the Sanskrit word for “desire, wish, longing,” KAMA explores taboo in sex and addiction. An initial merging of abstract concert dance with movement and imagery st...
William Shatner to Host THE UNXPLAINED on History
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 28, 2019
HISTORY greenlights the nonfiction series 'The UnXplained,' (working title) hosted and executive produced by Golden Globe(R) and Emmy Award(R) winning actor William Shatner (Star Trek, 'Boston Legal') and orders an eight-episode second season of its hit unscripted series 'In Search Of,' hosted and e...
BAFTA-Nominated LINE OF DUTY Returns for Fifth Season on BBC One
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 25, 2019
Leading global distributor Kew Media Distribution, part of KEW MEDIA GROUP INC. today confirmed that season 5 of hit drama Line of Duty will return on BBC One on Sunday, March 31....
VIDEO: Showtime Releases Official Trailer For ACTION
by Tori Hartshorn - March 15, 2019
SHOWTIME has released the trailer for its new four-part docu-series ACTION, premiering on Sunday, March 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Directed by Luke Korem, ACTION explores the legalization of sports gambling and its evolving impact on the industry following the landmark 2018 Supreme Court decision to l...
PRIDE Comes to Hong Kong Repertory Theatre 3/16 - 3/31!
by Alan Henry - March 13, 2019
PRIDE is coming to Hong Kong Repertory Theatre from March 16 to 31, 2019....
THE SINLESS Makes World Premiere At Theatre At 14th Street Y
by Julie Musbach - March 04, 2019
The Sinless, a new play by Judah Skoff, will be presented by New Roman Theatre Group in partnership with the Theater at the 14th Street Y. This World Premiere will run for 7 performances: Thursday, March 28, 2019 through Sunday, April 7, 2019. ...
Broadway's Leslie Becker Releases Pop EP
by Julie Musbach - February 14, 2019
Broadway and Billboard artist Leslie Becker (Bonnie & Clyde, Amazing Grace, Wicked) will release her full EP, titled 'Taboo,' on February 28, 2019. (Pre-Sale on Valentine's Day). 'Taboo' comes three years after her hit single 'Slow Burn' garnered over 30K spins on major market radio and hit #4 on th...
TRANSMOGRIFY Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by Stephi Wild - February 13, 2019
This showcase is a fusion of gender-bending Boylesque and Burlesque performance pieces by some of your favourite burly artistes. By pushing the envelope of gender conformity, fashion and human spectacle through expression of elaborate, glamorous and often satirical performance art forms, our perform...
Chester Theatre Company Announces Original Work Commissioned, New Play Program Launched
by Stephi Wild - February 11, 2019
Chester Theatre Company (CTC) has just announced a significant, new artistic undertaking. Playwright Darcy Parker Bruce has been selected to author the new work, tentatively slated for the 2020 Season. Longtime, loyal CTC attendees Frances Henry and Walter Korzec have generously underwritten the pro...
Author Tracey Ryan Comes to The Community Hive
by Stephi Wild - February 08, 2019
Author Tracey Ryan describes herself as "a little Aussie sheila with a few yarns to tell" - and she will be at The Community Hive from 10.30am-11.30am, March 12, for a free author talk....
Michael Terence Publishing Announce the Release of 12 Steps to Venus by Isaac Walker
by Robert Diamond - January 21, 2019
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THE BLOOD TALES Comes to London
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2019
THE BLOOD TALES, an experimental and empowering one-woman show, will receive its UK premiere on International Women's Day at the Chapel Playhouse Theatre, London's newest fringe theatre (sister venue of Bread and Roses), on Friday 8 March 2019 at 8pm....
INDEPENDENT LENS on PBS to Air 'Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World'
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 12, 2018
A musical celebration of how Native American musicians transformed blues, jazz and rock, RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World, will premiere on Independent Lens Monday, January 21, 2019, 10:00-11:30 PM ET (check local listings) on PBS, and will also be available simultaneously for online stre...
Deafinitely Theatre And New Diorama Theatre Announce Events To Accompany 4.48 PSYCHOSIS
by Stephi Wild - October 03, 2018
Deafinitely Theatre today announce a series of events to complement the run of Paula Garfield's critically acclaimed production of Sarah Kane's award-winning play 4.48 Psychosis. This gives the audience a unique opportunity to hear discussions on various topics related to the play and to participat...
FX Orders Limited Series, SHOGUN, Based on Best-Selling Novel
by TV News Desk - August 03, 2018
In its largest international scale production to date, FX has ordered Shogun, a 10-episode limited series period drama based on Shogun, the best-selling novel by James Clavell, it was announced today by John Landgraf, CEO of FX Networks and FX Productions....
Chris Betts Takes on The Audience at Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2018
Forget the Houses of Parliament, forget Corbyn Vs. May, there's only one place to see true debate where the gloves are off and nothing is off topic as Chris Betts, (barman of the year 2005, good at knots) challenges you, the audience, on a bus, to pick any topic and he will argue for or against, no ...
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