They've thrilled us, horrified us, and devastated us. They've raised questions about our past and given us hope for a brighter future. They are five of Hollywood's biggest hits, all works of fiction, but all inspired by real events more dramatic than anything a screenwriter could dream up. Join us as we go behind the scenes of "Live Free or Die Hard," "Scream," "Platoon," "The Da Vinci Code," and "Star Trek," and uncover the actual characters and true stories that inspired some of Hollywood's most famous blockbusters.
Bear McCreary and JD Payne’s DRAGON’S BLOOD: A SONG CYCLE to Have World Premiere at Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - October 09, 2025
American-British ensemble Duo Atlantis will make its Carnegie Hall debut this fall with the world premiere of Dragon’s Blood: A Song Cycle, a new work by Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning composer Bear McCreary (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Outlander, God of War) and screenwriter JD Payne...
The Sinfonietta, Flor De Toloache, and Tania León Will Perform COCO IN CONCERT LIVE TO FILM at The Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - October 09, 2025
The Town Hall announced details for the second annual Day of the Dead screening of Disney and Pixar's beloved Coco in Concert Live to Film, featuring the film's musical score by Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Michael Giacchino....
Cast Set For JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at Dundee Rep Theatre
by Stephi Wild - September 23, 2025
Get ready for a giant adventure this winter as Dundee Rep Theatre unveils a fun-filled retelling of the much-loved story of Jack and the Beanstalk. Learn more here!...
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present Disney and Pixar’s COCO in Concert Live to Film
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 10, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Movie Nights at Lyric series will expand in the 2025/26 Season starting with Disney and Pixar’s Coco in Concert Live to Film. Learn more!...
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER August 8 Episode Lineup Features Dr. Phil & More
by Josh Sharpe - August 07, 2025
This week features a one-on-one interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The Washington Post and political commentator George F. Will and a panel discussion with Dr. Phil McGraw....
A DRAG IS BORN Comes to Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - June 03, 2025
Transforming homophobia into a defiant celebration of queer joy, Edu Diaz’s wordless A Drag Is Born blends clowning, lip-sync, and drag with a touch of audience interaction. ...
CRY IT OUT Comes to ONSTAGE in Bedford
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025
Cry It Out written by Molly Smith Metzler and expertly directed by Libby Hawkins comes to ONSTAGE in Bedford. This comedy presents the real story of motherhood and the struggles all new moms face. ...
TITANIC: THE EXHIBITION In Dallas Extended Through Labor Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 10, 2025
Titanic: The Exhibition has been extended through Labor Day, September 1, 2025. The announcement coincides with the 113th anniversary of Titanic’s historic maiden voyage. Learn more!...
FROM THE HEARTLAND Screening Comes to Fargo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 04, 2025
CommonGround North Dakota, a group of local farmers dedicated to sharing the real story of agriculture, invites audiences to a special screening of From the Heartland. ...
Review: LARRY DEAN: DODGER, Pavilion Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 01, 2025
Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, two-time star of Live At The Apollo for a hilarious new show about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty....
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS to be Presented at Synergy Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 18, 2025
Synergy Theater is bringing their magic to the Lesher Center for the Arts with its world-debut of Improvised Dungeons and Dragons: A Spontaneous Quest!...
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS Begins Next Month At Adventure Theatre MTC
by A.A. Cristi - January 10, 2025
Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC), brings to the stage Dragons Love Tacos, directed by Ray Ficca, President of the National Conservatory for the Dramatic Arts....
CANNED GOODS Makes its UK Debut at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - November 22, 2024
The critically acclaimed US production of Canned Goods is making its highly anticipated London debut at Southwark Playhouse Borough this January. Learn more here!...
The UK Premiere of 'MARILYN – The Exhibition' Opens in London in October
by Stephi Wild - September 06, 2024
The UK premiere of ‘MARILYN – The Exhibition’ will offer a rare and unprecedented glimpse into the private world of Marilyn Monroe when it opens for a limited run at Arches London Bridge this October....
Steel Beam Theatre to Present TRIFLES: A MURDER MYSTERY by Susan Glaspell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 04, 2024
Steel Beam Theatre will present TRIFLES: A MURDER MYSTERY by Susan Glaspell in September. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
DRACULA: THE BLOODY TRUTH Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - June 18, 2024
A new production which takes the lid off the familiar story of the world’s most famous vampire opens at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month....
Video: Aerial Salad Release New Single 'Mdrn Lvn'
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2024
Aerial Salad has released a new single titled ‘Mdrn Lvn’ with an accompanying video by celebrated and award-winning Californian-based writer and director Christopher Macken. Following the release of their celebrated new album ‘R.O.I.’ last month, the band are set to take their post-Brexit mu...
This Is a Front To Present HANDALA and MIKVAH GIRLS At Hollywood Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2024
Explore two world premiere plays by This Is a Front at the Hollywood Fringe. Journey from Palestine in a moving solo performance of HANDALA, to New Jersey's shores with the comedic MIKVAH GIRLS. ...
HANDALA: A CELEBRATION OF PALESTINE to Have World Premiere at The Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - May 11, 2024
What happens when we dare to step into the life of the 'other' with an open heart that sings a song of our shared humanity? The 2024 Hollywood Fringe Scholarship recipient, Handala, a solo show performed by Myriam Ali-Ahmad, allows audiences a window to do just that....
ABOVE THE FOLD Opens at The Filigree Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024
The third and final show in The Filigree Theatre’s special Fifth Anniversary Season, “Above the Fold,” written by Julia Zaffarano and directed by Elizabeth V. Newman, will open Thursday, April 18, at the Factory on 5th....
Hate to Love: Nickelback — Veeps Global Premiere of the Rockumentary Airs April 12
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2024
This April Fool’s Day, Nickelback is unveiling an announcement that’s no joke: Hate to Love: Nickelback, will premiere on streaming platform Veeps on Friday, April 12, 2024 following a bumper weekend of theater showings across 30 countries....
Feature: ARKANSAS SHOOTING STARS: Piper Wallace and Hannah Minor
by Theresa Bertram - March 31, 2024
Welcome to another edition of Arkansas Shooting Stars. These two actresses have bright futures ahead of them, and we couldn't be more excited....
Evelyn McDonnell Drops 'The World According To Joan Didion'
by Michael Major - November 22, 2023
Evelyn McDonnell, author of The World According to Joan Didion (Harper One, 2023), will be joined by Cara Buckley (New York Times), Peter Noel (Village Voice), Shana L. Redmond (Everything Man: The Form and Function of Paul Robeson), Alex Segura (Secret Identity), and performer Tammy Faye Starli...
Experience COCO in Concert at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Día de los Muertos!
by A.A. Cristi - October 19, 2023
Experience Coco in Concert on Tour at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Día de los Muertos! Enjoy a screening of the Disney Pixar film with a live performance of the musical score by the Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México....
Bob Woodward And Carl Bernstein Come To NJPAC In October
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2023
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes journalism icons Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the Washington Post journalists who uncovered the real story behind the Watergate break-in and spurred Nixon's resignation. ...
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