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New York's Leading LGBTQ Film Festival 'Newfest' Announces Full Lineup Photo New York's Leading LGBTQ Film Festival 'Newfest' Announces Full Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2019

New York's leading LGBTQ film festival, NewFest, has announced the full lineup of their 31st annual celebration of the year's best LGBTQ films from around the world. As announced earlier this week, the festival will kick off the festival's 31st edition with the New York premiere of Mike Doyle's Manh...
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Fourth Round of 2019 Lineup Photo Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Fourth Round of 2019 Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 15, 2019

For the fourth straight week, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has announced ten more artists for their 2019 festival which takes place in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park on October 4-6. As with past lineup reveals, fans were treated to a sneak-peek audio clip of the soon-to-be-announced artists on HSB's ...
Michael Kosta to Host 54th Cinema Audio Society Awards Photo Michael Kosta to Host 54th Cinema Audio Society Awards
by Caryn Robbins - January 26, 2018

The Cinema Audio Society announced today that comedian Michael Kosta has been tapped to serve as host of the upcoming 54th CAS Awards....
BWW REVIEW: O-M-G! MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW at Williamstown Theatre Photo BWW REVIEW: O-M-G! MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW at Williamstown Theatre Festival Is Like Wicked Effing Funny
by Justin J. Sacramone - August 06, 2017

Under the direction of Trip Cullman, MOSCOW is a coruscating blend of juxtaposing anachronisms, fearless of being nasty and messy, and shows the heights theatre can reach when a playwright's singular voice is fleshed out by a director's pastiche concept....
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for the 56th New York Film Festival Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for the 56th New York Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 21, 2018

The 56th New York Film Festival is just a week away, and today they have released the trailer for the festival. This year's edition takes a tour through each section of the 17-day festival....
Why? Shares Third Movement From New Visual Album Photo Why? Shares Third Movement From New Visual Album
by Tori Hartshorn - July 15, 2019

WHY?, the creative moniker for consummate wordsmith and beloved songwriter Yoni Wolf, has shared the fourth movement from AOKOHIO, a visual album to be released on August 9, 2019 via Joyful Noise Recordings. The audio component of 'IV. The surgeon nervously goes on, he never claimed to be God.' prem...
FSLC Announces Woody Allen's WONDER WHEEL as Closing Night of NYFF55 Photo FSLC Announces Woody Allen's WONDER WHEEL as Closing Night of NYFF55
by Caryn Robbins - July 27, 2017

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces Woody Allen's WONDER WHEEL as the Closing Night selection of the 55th New York Film Festival (September 28 - October 15), making its World Premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Saturday, October 14....
BWW Review: Rafael Payare Conducts The San Diego Symphony Orchestra at the Jacobs Mu Photo BWW Review: Rafael Payare Conducts The San Diego Symphony Orchestra at the Jacobs Music Center
by Ron Bierman - October 09, 2019

It's an exciting time for San Diego classical-music lovers. There are more concert choices than ever before, and performance quality has been impressive for everything from solo recitals to symphony concerts and operas. The La Jolla Music Society's $82 million dollar multi-stage Conrad Prebys Arts C...
BWW Exclusive Interview: Creative Music Powerhouse Scott Bradlee Shares on Developing Photo BWW Exclusive Interview: Creative Music Powerhouse Scott Bradlee Shares on Developing Himself and the Sound of Postmodern Jukebox in his Book - 'OUTSIDE THE JUKEBOX'
by David Edward Perry - January 10, 2020

Scott Bradlee shares on going from a creative kid to living his dream as the creative head of Postmodern Jukebox in his book 'Outside the Jukebox: How I Turned My Vintage Music Obsession into My Dream Gig.' His interview gives a candid and inspiring look into moments, conversions, and reflections in...
VIDEO: Aaron Sorkin Reveals He Used Breitbart Comments for Bob Ewell's Lines in TO KI Photo VIDEO: Aaron Sorkin Reveals He Used Breitbart Comments for Bob Ewell's Lines in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 06, 2019

Screenwriter and playwright Aaron Sorkin was a guest on MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss the Broadway adaptation of 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'...
Comedy Central Announces One-Hour Stand-Up Special with THE DAILY SHOW Correspondent Photo Comedy Central Announces One-Hour Stand-Up Special with THE DAILY SHOW Correspondent Michael Kosta
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 09, 2019

 The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Correspondent and stand-up comic, Michael Kosta is set to commence production on his first one-hour stand-up special in his home state of Michigan at Detroit's Gem Theatre on Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET. The untitled one-hour special is schedule...
Christine Ebersole, MARILYN MAYE'S 90TH BIRTHDAY, David Yazbek and More Head to 54 Be Photo Christine Ebersole, MARILYN MAYE'S 90TH BIRTHDAY, David Yazbek and More Head to 54 Below in April
by Julie Musbach - March 30, 2018

This April, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond....
Michelle Yeoh Is In Talks For STAR TREK Spinoff Series Photo Michelle Yeoh Is In Talks For STAR TREK Spinoff Series
by Stephi Wild - November 10, 2018

According to Deadline, Crazy Rich Asians star Michelle Yeoh is in talks to reprise her Star Trek Discovery role of Captain Emperor Georgiou for a stand-alone CBS All Access series....
SNOWFLAKES Comes to the Old Red Lion Photo SNOWFLAKES Comes to the Old Red Lion
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2020

How far would you go to right a wrong? Snowflakes takes Cancel Culture a little literally to question ideas of morality, revenge and justice with gleeful, violent abandon. Combining the technological nihilism of Black Mirror with the dark comedy and horror of Inside No. 9, it lacerates modern outrag...
BWW Review: LE CABARET DE POUSSIÈRE at Le Zebre De Belleville Photo BWW Review: LE CABARET DE POUSSIÈRE at Le Zebre De Belleville
by Lauren Allen - October 10, 2018

I made the mistake of adapting the Parisian way of life- for once, I showed up to a show AT showtime. Usually this poses no issue, especially as no show in Paris starts on time. But the Cabaret de Poussiere has such a loyal following and small venue that the audience had apparently started arriving ...
Industry Editor Exclusive: THE STONE WITCH- Donations to a Non-Profit with a Commerci Photo Industry Editor Exclusive: THE STONE WITCH- Donations to a Non-Profit with a Commercial Upside
by Cara Joy David - March 30, 2018

Very rarely do you hear of new ways to invest in, or contribute to, the theater. Something surprised me recently however--on the website for the off-Broadway commercial production of THE STONE WITCH, you can make a tax deductible donation to the Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and have the money go to...
BWW Blog: Amanda Grillo - Finding the Fit: Typecasting
by Guest Blogger: Amanda Grillo - January 03, 2017

A big part of show business is typecasting. There are 'types' that people fall into. These can be based around age, race, gender, and personality. Some people this as an opportunity to play to their strengths. I once participated in a workshop where the instructor told us to 'know our types'. He the...
'text me' is on Display at the Margaret Thatcher Projects Through February 17 Photo 'text me' is on Display at the Margaret Thatcher Projects Through February 17
by Stephi Wild - February 11, 2018

Margaret Thatcher Projects is pleased to present, text me, a group exhibition bridging eight contemporary artists, Laurie Frick, Ruth Greene, Meg Hitchcock, Jenny Holzer, Maria Park, Richard Thatcher, Michael Waugh, and Daniel Weiner in which language is the central form of visual representation. By...
CNBC Transcript: U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on CNBC's SQUAWK ALLEY Today Photo CNBC Transcript: U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on CNBC's SQUAWK ALLEY Today
by Tori Hartshorn - March 09, 2018

Following is the unofficial transcript of a CNBC interview with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on CNBC's 'Squawk Alley' (M-F 11AM-12PM) today, Friday, March 9th. Following is a link to video of the full interview on CNBC.com here!...
BWW Review: BOOM at Wellesley Repertory Theatre Photo BWW Review: BOOM at Wellesley Repertory Theatre
by Andrew Child - January 25, 2020

Peter Sinn Nachtrieb's boom was the most produced American play of 2010. 10 years later, Wellesley Repertory Theatre has brought it back, directed by artistic director, Marta Rainer, armed with the proverbial program note toting its enduring relevance. In a way, it seems to wittily comment on the 'N...
True to Bardic Tradition Arthurian Expert Refuses to Categorize New Book
by Robert Diamond - May 01, 2017

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BWW Review: BODYTRAFFIC Merging the Past and Future of Great American Dance at The Joyce Theater
by Amber Adams - February 01, 2017

With the provocative and brilliant guidance of choreographer, Arthur Pita, the subculture of Chicago in the 1960s was reborn. "Hooka Tooka Soda Cracker" with painting turtles and paint brushes in the mouth in place of cigarettes created an essence of sexual symbolism and a starburst for the soul....
The Cleveland Orchestra Announces 101st Season For 2018-2019 Photo The Cleveland Orchestra Announces 101st Season For 2018-2019
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2018

As the celebrations, performances, and successes of The Cleveland Orchestra's Centennial Season continue toward its conclusion this spring, the Orchestra has announced details of its 101st season for 2018-2019. Aspects of the celebratory spirit continues - with a 100th Birthday concert in July for t...
Fan-Favorite Anime Series RWBY to Debut 'Volume 5 Chapter 1' On Big Screens Nationwid Photo Fan-Favorite Anime Series RWBY to Debut 'Volume 5 Chapter 1' On Big Screens Nationwide on 10/12
by TV News Desk - September 15, 2017

RWBY (pronounced Ruby ) fans are about to get the exclusive opportunity to be the first to see the newest episode of the storied franchise, all on the big screen....
FSLC Announces Revivals Lineup for NYFF55 Photo FSLC Announces Revivals Lineup for NYFF55
by Caryn Robbins - August 21, 2017

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces the lineup for Revivals, taking place during the 55th New York Film Festival (NYFF), September 28-October 15. The Revivals section showcases important works from renowned filmmakers that have been digitally remastered, restored, and preserved with the ass...




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