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Illusionists Barry and Stuart set about making the unbelievable believable to the unsuspecting residents of towns across the UK and America. Using magic, misdirection and suggestion, they slowly create a rumour amongst the town folk that something extraordinary is happening in the quiet place they call home. Creating a whirlwind of press interest and buzz among the town's unsuspecting residents they go about creating weird and wonderful stories similar to a movie experience as ghosts, alien invasions, vampires and a secret psychic army take over.



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Blackberry Smoke Confirms Full Lineup and Details for 'High Tide Getaway' Photo Blackberry Smoke Confirms Full Lineup and Details for 'High Tide Getaway'
by Josh Sharpe - April 18, 2025

Acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke will present “High Tide Getaway”—a brand new, four-night destination concert vacation from December 6-10, 2025. ...


Student Blog: Workshopping Through the Autumn Photo Student Blog: Workshopping Through the Autumn
by Student Blogger: Natalie Liew - October 31, 2023

On today's blog, bring to you one of the reasons why I’d chosen the University of Winchester instead of a drama school. In all its unconventional theatre modules, this is by far my favorite one....


LEOLA'S LADY LAND LOUNGE Brings The Stars To The Green Room 42 On March 30th Photo LEOLA'S LADY LAND LOUNGE Brings The Stars To The Green Room 42 On March 30th
by Stephen Mosher - March 20, 2023

The award-winning variety/chat show returns for a second season at The Green Room 42....


BWW Review: Jobsite Theater's Production of John Patrick Shanley's DOUBT: A PARABLE a Photo BWW Review: Jobsite Theater's Production of John Patrick Shanley's DOUBT: A PARABLE at the Jaeb Is Worth the Wait
by Peter Nason - January 16, 2021

It's the fastest 85-minutes that you'll experience in the theater....


Review: THE OTHER CHILDREN OF THE SUN at The Kennedy Center Photo Review: THE OTHER CHILDREN OF THE SUN at The Kennedy Center
by Tavish Young - February 24, 2025

Just weeks after Trump deposed much of The Kennedy Center's board of trustees and replaced them with his supporters (who subsequently elected him as the board's chair) and off the heels of the White House's statement that 'The Kennedy Center learned the hard way that if you go woke,' The Other Child...


Review: ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL at The Old Globe Photo Review: ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - June 20, 2025

The Old Globe gives “All’s Well That Ends Well” the royal treatment with glam costumes and a game cast, but that only goes so far in distracting from the lack of romance in this romantic comedy....


BWW Review: HIMALA Makes the Audience Witnesses to Cupang's Events Photo BWW Review: HIMALA Makes the Audience Witnesses to Cupang's Events
by Carla Delgado - September 29, 2019

Himala: Isang Musikal may be one of the best original Filipino musicals there is. It doesn't rely on the grand, lavish, and elite packaging of theater and simply delivers vulnerability and emotional storytelling....


THE ODD COUPLE Female Version To Be Presented At Women's Theatre Collective Photo THE ODD COUPLE Female Version To Be Presented At Women's Theatre Collective
by A.A. Cristi - April 08, 2024

Catch Neil Simon's hilarious comedy, THE ODD COUPLE - FEMALE VERSION, brought to you by Women's Theatre Collective in Sacramento. Witness the clash of personalities between Olive Madison and Florence Unger in this classic play about friendship and differences....


BWW Review: 54 CELEBRATES HANUKKAH: A FESTIVAL OF WRITERS at Feinstein's/54 Below by Photo BWW Review: 54 CELEBRATES HANUKKAH: A FESTIVAL OF WRITERS at Feinstein's/54 Below by Guest Reviewer Ari Axelrod
by Stephen Mosher - December 09, 2021

Cabaret artist and Jewish activist Ari Axelrod lends his expertise in two areas to Broadway World Cabaret in a special holiday series of reviews by guest writers....


Review: CABARET at Blackfriars Theatre Photo Review: CABARET at Blackfriars Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - May 10, 2024

One of theatre’s many powers is its ability to reflect the happenings of the outside world, illuminating events and societal trends, and even portending things to come. When “Cabaret” was written in 1966 we were only one generation removed from the biggest global conflict in world history, in which ...


Review: TITANIC THE MUSICAL Spectacularly Soars Into Cinemas November 4th and 8th Photo Review: TITANIC THE MUSICAL Spectacularly Soars Into Cinemas November 4th and 8th
by Erin Samms - October 31, 2023

When they were deciding which production of TITANIC to bring to the screen, they didn't mess around - they went for the best....


BLESS ME FATHER is Now Playing at Station Dinner Theatre Photo BLESS ME FATHER is Now Playing at Station Dinner Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 22, 2021

Directed by Paul Urbanowicz, Bless Me Father stars David Durst, Ruth Scandale, and Lisa Rawson. This is a comedy depicting the happenings in a small Irish parish when the rumor that the Pope, John Paul II is coming for a visit. ...


STARS OF THE SIXTIES Coming To Madison For One Night Only Event Photo STARS OF THE SIXTIES Coming To Madison For One Night Only Event
by Gigi Gervais - October 11, 2021

Stars of the Sixties, a reunion of four of the biggest hit-makers of the 60s, is coming to Madison for an unforgettable event. Tickets are already on sale for this one-night-only concert....


Underscores Shares New Single 'You Don't Even Know Who I Am' Photo Underscores Shares New Single 'You Don't Even Know Who I Am'
by Michael Major - June 07, 2023

underscores chose to stay independent while inking a deal with Mom+Pop Music. She also debuted “Count of three (You can eat $#@!)” – co-written with Dylan Brady (of 100 Gecs), Cashmere Cat, Benny Blanco – on 100 Gecs’ imprint. With the exception of collabs, underscores writes, records, and produces ...


BWW Interview: Joanna A. Jones Confidently Settling Into Her HAMILTON Home Photo BWW Interview: Joanna A. Jones Confidently Settling Into Her HAMILTON Home
by Gil Kaan - October 08, 2021

The Los Angeles stop of the national tour of HAMILTON has already landed at the Pantages Theater mesmerizing audiences with their mastery of speeding-singing raps and intricate precision choreography. Joanna A. Jones stars as Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, the wife of Alexander Hamilton. Had the chance to...


BWW Review: Downtown Urban Arts Festival Celebrates 20 Years This June at Theatre Row Photo BWW Review: Downtown Urban Arts Festival Celebrates 20 Years This June at Theatre Row
by Kristen Morale - June 07, 2022

The Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF) was founded in 2001 on this basis: to bring a collection of new American works that, in their words, 'speaks to a whole generation whose lives defy categorizing along conventional lines.' In its attempts to bring the spirit of real playwrights and characters t...


Industry Pro Newsletter: BroadwayWorld Announces New Ticketmaster Partnership, A New Photo Industry Pro Newsletter: BroadwayWorld Announces New Ticketmaster Partnership, A New In-Memorium Plan on Broadway
by Alex Freeman - March 17, 2025

This week, BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster announced a new partnership, and we’re taking a realistic look at the arts' ongoing recovery from the pandemic. Plus, we've got updates on Broadway's new 'In Memoriam' and some positive labor news. Regionally, we're covering the happenings at the Kennedy Cen...


BWW Finland: FOUR DAYS OF CLOSENESS (FYRA DAGAR AV NÄRHET) THEATER STREAM by Theater Photo BWW Finland: FOUR DAYS OF CLOSENESS (FYRA DAGAR AV NÄRHET) THEATER STREAM by Theater Viirus
by Rosanna Liuski - March 17, 2021

Thank you Virus for this piece. I do can recommand the multiartistic show as soon as the restrictions are over and we can go meet the talented team in the flesh....


Interview: World Record-Breaking Pianist Chilly Gonzales: 'Jarvis Cocker and Peter Se Photo Interview: World Record-Breaking Pianist Chilly Gonzales: 'Jarvis Cocker and Peter Serafinowicz are My Best British Buddies'
by Franco Milazzo - October 22, 2024

As much a persona as a musician, the Canadian rapper and classical pianist Chilly Gonzales comes to the Royal Albert Hall on 28 October to promoting his latest album Gonzo with special guest Jarvis Cocker and Peter Serafinowicz as Elvis Presley....


Student Blog: Workshopping Through the Autumn Photo Student Blog: Workshopping Through the Autumn
by Student Blogger: Natalie Liew - October 31, 2023

On today's blog, bring to you one of the reasons why I’d chosen the University of Winchester instead of a drama school. In all its unconventional theatre modules, this is by far my favorite one....


Student Blog: Workshopping Through the Autumn Photo Student Blog: Workshopping Through the Autumn
by Student Blogger: Natalie Liew - October 31, 2023

On today's blog, bring to you one of the reasons why I’d chosen the University of Winchester instead of a drama school. In all its unconventional theatre modules, this is by far my favorite one....


Review: BEETELJUICE at Fox Theatre, St. Louis Photo Review: BEETELJUICE at Fox Theatre, St. Louis
by Rob Levy - October 16, 2023

Using the Tim Burton film as a foundation, Beetlejuice is a rollicking good time. Filled with stellar performances, amazing songs (particularly in Act 2), dazzling sets, and a score that raises the dead, it is equal parts black comedy musical theater and offbeat grief therapy. ...


Industry Pro Newsletter: The Arts Economic Impact in the US, London Ticket Sales Begi Photo Industry Pro Newsletter: The Arts Economic Impact in the US, London Ticket Sales Beginning to Stabilize
by Alex Freeman - April 07, 2025

A new report this week highlights the economic impact of the arts on the US economy. In New York, we spotlight the influx of Olivier Award-winning productions, and a significant shift in audition practices by Equity. Regionally, we examine leadership transitions at theaters in Dallas, Maine, and Bos...


New Shows Added to 2021-2022 State Theatre Lineup Photo New Shows Added to 2021-2022 State Theatre Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 09, 2021

The State Theatre in Easton has announced new shows for the 2021-2022 Season, along with a sneak peek of what’s to come next season! Tickets for these additional shows will go on sale to State Theatre Members Wednesday, Dec 1 at 10 am. Tickets will go on sale to the public Wednesday, December 8 at 1...


BWW Finland review: CABARET takes you from dances to hungover mornings of Berlin at T Photo BWW Finland review: CABARET takes you from dances to hungover mornings of Berlin at Turku City Theatre
by Rosanna Liuski - September 15, 2020

All in all Cabaret is a fresh interpretation of the old classic with distincitve Höglund-aesthetic. The music leaves to play in your head and lights to blink in your eyes - though you'd close them....






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