THE ADDRESS, a 90-minute feature length documentary by Ken Burns, will air on PBS in the spring of 2014. The film tells the story of a tiny school in Putney Vermont, the Greenwood School, where each year the students are encouraged to practice, memorize, and recite the Gettysburg Address. In its exploration of the Greenwood School, the film also unlocks the history, context and importance of President Lincoln
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by Caryn Robbins - February 09, 2017
CBS News will broadcast live, primetime coverage of President Donald Trump's 2017 address to the joint session of Congress and the Democratic response on Tuesday, Feb. 28 (9:00 PM-10:30 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network...
by Caryn Robbins - February 09, 2017
CBS News will broadcast live, primetime coverage of President Donald Trump's 2017 address to the joint session of Congress and the Democratic response on Tuesday, Feb. 28 (9:00 PM-10:30 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network...
Bill Rosenfield's 46 BEACON to Make West End Debut This Spring
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2017
Making its West End debut, 46 Beacon, a coming-of-age and coming-out play set in 1970's America, arrives at Trafalgar Studios 2 for a limited season, running from 5 - 29 April 2017, with press night on 10 April, following a short run in 2015 at The Hope Theatre....
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2017
Making its West End debut, 46 Beacon, a coming-of-age and coming-out play set in 1970's America, arrives at Trafalgar Studios 2 for a limited season, running from 5 - 29 April 2017, with press night on 10 April, following a short run in 2015 at The Hope Theatre....
Francois Van Coke And Arno Carstens Set To Rock Carnival City
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2017
Due to public demand, rock legends Francois van Coke and Arno Carstens continue the partnership they began with the single 'Ek Weet Nie' with the rock event of the year in a special concert at Carnival City's Big Top Arena this February....
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2017
Due to public demand, rock legends Francois van Coke and Arno Carstens continue the partnership they began with the single 'Ek Weet Nie' with the rock event of the year in a special concert at Carnival City's Big Top Arena this February....
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Rescheduled at Dr. Phillips Center
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017
Three previously scheduled Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons concerts scheduled in Florida for next week, including the Orlando engagement on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, are rescheduled....
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017
Three previously scheduled Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons concerts scheduled in Florida for next week, including the Orlando engagement on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, are rescheduled....
Photo Flash: Tricia Rose, Men's Community Gospel Chorus of Norwalk and More Celebrate MLK at Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2017
The 11th Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration, featuring keynote speaker Professor Tricia Rose of Brown University, was held on Sunday, January 15, at Westport Country Playhouse. Her topic was 'WWMD - 'What Would Martin Do in the Era of Post-Race Racism?' Free-of-charge and open to the public, ...
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2017
The 11th Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration, featuring keynote speaker Professor Tricia Rose of Brown University, was held on Sunday, January 15, at Westport Country Playhouse. Her topic was 'WWMD - 'What Would Martin Do in the Era of Post-Race Racism?' Free-of-charge and open to the public, ...
Social: The Broadway Community Bids Farewell to President Barack Obama
by A.A. Cristi - January 11, 2017
Tonight. the nation took the first in a series of long and sad steps in acknowledging the forthcoming departure of President Barack Obama. As the current Commander in Chief took to the stage to deliver his farewell address, Twitter exploded with messages of admiration, sorrow, and solidarity for the...
by A.A. Cristi - January 11, 2017
Tonight. the nation took the first in a series of long and sad steps in acknowledging the forthcoming departure of President Barack Obama. As the current Commander in Chief took to the stage to deliver his farewell address, Twitter exploded with messages of admiration, sorrow, and solidarity for the...
Tennessee Shakespeare Company Announces First Southern Literary Salon of the Season
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2017
Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC), the Mid-South's professional classical theatre, returns to its popular Southern Literary Salon for a look at the ever-changing vision of the Pulitzer Prize-winning, life-long daughter of Jackson, Mississippi....
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2017
Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC), the Mid-South's professional classical theatre, returns to its popular Southern Literary Salon for a look at the ever-changing vision of the Pulitzer Prize-winning, life-long daughter of Jackson, Mississippi....
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by TV News Desk - December 06, 2016
Monday Morning Productions is hosting a binge-a-thon of its award-winning web series 'He's With Me'. Featuring a screening of the entire two-season, 21-episode series, live music and prizes, the event will be held in Queens, NY, where much of the show was shot....
by TV News Desk - December 06, 2016
Monday Morning Productions is hosting a binge-a-thon of its award-winning web series 'He's With Me'. Featuring a screening of the entire two-season, 21-episode series, live music and prizes, the event will be held in Queens, NY, where much of the show was shot....
BWW Review: THE SANTALAND DIARIES Generates Laughs at Desert Rose
by Audrey Liebross - November 22, 2016
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by Audrey Liebross - November 22, 2016
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A Change of Harp Presents 10 SYNCHRONISMS
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2016
A Change of Harp in collaboration with Bowerbird is proud to present a concert of Mario Davidovsky's Synchronisms, 10 pieces for live instrumental and electronic sound. These performances will take place on December 8th and 9th at 7:00. The venue, Holy Apostles & the Mediator Episcopal Church (26...
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2016
A Change of Harp in collaboration with Bowerbird is proud to present a concert of Mario Davidovsky's Synchronisms, 10 pieces for live instrumental and electronic sound. These performances will take place on December 8th and 9th at 7:00. The venue, Holy Apostles & the Mediator Episcopal Church (26...
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by Joseph Harrison - November 14, 2016
A beautiful transformation takes place on stage at the Broad Brook Opera House in the Opera House Players' solid, beautifully presented production of the classic Lerner and Loewe musical, MY FAIR LADY. A classic such as this one requires love and care to ensure that audiences experience all the thin...
by Joseph Harrison - November 14, 2016
A beautiful transformation takes place on stage at the Broad Brook Opera House in the Opera House Players' solid, beautifully presented production of the classic Lerner and Loewe musical, MY FAIR LADY. A classic such as this one requires love and care to ensure that audiences experience all the thin...
Kathleen Chalfant Hosts Brooklyn Salon to Benefit New York Foundation for the Arts Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2016
Kathleen and Henry Chalfant are hosting an intimate salon event tonight, November 1, 2016 in their Brooklyn Heights residence to benefit the New York Foundation for the Arts....
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2016
Kathleen and Henry Chalfant are hosting an intimate salon event tonight, November 1, 2016 in their Brooklyn Heights residence to benefit the New York Foundation for the Arts....
BWW Blog: Amanda Grillo - Our School, Our Show, OUR TOWN: Meet the Family Edition Part 1
by Guest Blogger: Amanda Grillo - October 24, 2016
The concept of family is a very large aspect of this production. The cast becomes a family through bonding; the script features two every day families. This week, we have the pleasure of meeting the Gibbs family and getting an inside look at their perspective of theatre and the production....
by Guest Blogger: Amanda Grillo - October 24, 2016
The concept of family is a very large aspect of this production. The cast becomes a family through bonding; the script features two every day families. This week, we have the pleasure of meeting the Gibbs family and getting an inside look at their perspective of theatre and the production....
BWW Review: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Makes Us Hope That 2022 Is As Much Fun As 1922
by Barry Lenny - October 17, 2016
Adelaide's Gilbert and Sullivan Society expanded their repertoire some time ago, and they haven't looked back....
by Barry Lenny - October 17, 2016
Adelaide's Gilbert and Sullivan Society expanded their repertoire some time ago, and they haven't looked back....
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by Christina Mancuso - October 12, 2016
Jim Coyne, one of the longest-tenured elected county executives in US history, has completed his new book 'The Watermark Conspiracy': a gripping and potent story of a local politician who comes into conflict with the federal government and is met with defeat....
Kathleen Chalfant to Host Brooklyn Salon to Benefit New York Foundation for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2016
Kathleen and Henry Chalfant are hosting an intimate salon event on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in their Brooklyn Heights residence to benefit the New York Foundation for the Arts. Performance and video artist Kalup Linzy and multimedia artist Saya Woolfalk are co-hosting the event. Drinks and hors d'...
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2016
Kathleen and Henry Chalfant are hosting an intimate salon event on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in their Brooklyn Heights residence to benefit the New York Foundation for the Arts. Performance and video artist Kalup Linzy and multimedia artist Saya Woolfalk are co-hosting the event. Drinks and hors d'...
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by Marietta Lunceford - October 04, 2016
Something remarkable is always happening at Theatre Downtown and while some of their shows are not for everyone, all of their shows are done with creativity and an obvious love of theatre. Tickets are $18 for adults ($25 for musicals) and $12 for students ($20 for musicals.) For more information or ...
by Marietta Lunceford - October 04, 2016
Something remarkable is always happening at Theatre Downtown and while some of their shows are not for everyone, all of their shows are done with creativity and an obvious love of theatre. Tickets are $18 for adults ($25 for musicals) and $12 for students ($20 for musicals.) For more information or ...
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by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
Steep Theatre will kick off its sixteenth season in September with the world premiere of Alex Lubischer's Bobbie Clearly, directed by Josh Sobel. ...
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
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by Sherry Shameer Cohen - September 02, 2016
Connecticut has almost an embarrassment of riches when it comes to seasoned performers who settle here while still finding opportunities to act close to home as well as in New York and Hollywood. One of our favorite couples is Beau and Debbie Gravitte (nee Shapiro), who add so much professionally ...
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - September 02, 2016
Connecticut has almost an embarrassment of riches when it comes to seasoned performers who settle here while still finding opportunities to act close to home as well as in New York and Hollywood. One of our favorite couples is Beau and Debbie Gravitte (nee Shapiro), who add so much professionally ...
Alex Lubischer's BOBBIE CLEARLY to Premiere Next Month at Steep Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2016
Steep Theatre will kick off its sixteenth season in September with the world premiere of Alex Lubischer's Bobbie Clearly, directed by Josh Sobel. ...
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2016
Steep Theatre will kick off its sixteenth season in September with the world premiere of Alex Lubischer's Bobbie Clearly, directed by Josh Sobel. ...
PBS to Present Special 'Spotlight Education' Programming This September
by Caryn Robbins - July 29, 2016
As a leader in educational media for children and students and a key partner with parents and educators across America, PBS today announced SPOTLIGHT EDUCATION, a special week of primetime programming examining the challenges facing today's students and America's education system....
by Caryn Robbins - July 29, 2016
As a leader in educational media for children and students and a key partner with parents and educators across America, PBS today announced SPOTLIGHT EDUCATION, a special week of primetime programming examining the challenges facing today's students and America's education system....
Chalk Rep to Stage Site Specific IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
by Tyler Peterson - June 20, 2016
?The garage door of an actual private home becomes a curtain, rising on Meredith, a single woman who has filled her garage with supplies for any emergency. It's gotten a little out of hand, which is why she's hired Alex from 'Ready, Set, Go' to help her get organized. But neither the supplies nor th...
by Tyler Peterson - June 20, 2016
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Rhino Theatre to Host Grand Opening Night Celebration, 6/25
by Tyler Peterson - June 14, 2016
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by Tyler Peterson - June 14, 2016
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