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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.

Esa-Pekka Salonen and SF Symphony Partner With Choreographer Alonzo King and Director Photo Esa-Pekka Salonen and SF Symphony Partner With Choreographer Alonzo King and Director Peter Sellars For Multidisciplinary Program
by Stephi Wild - May 08, 2024

On June 7–9, Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony partner with two creative visionaries—director Peter Sellars and choreographer Alonzo King—for a multidisciplinary program highlighting opera and dance.  ...
BACK TO THE FUTURE, ENCANTO And More Headline Lied Center 35th Anniversary 2024-2025 Photo BACK TO THE FUTURE, ENCANTO And More Headline Lied Center 35th Anniversary 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 08, 2024

The Lied Center's 2024-2025 season will feature more than 35 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.   ...
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE Is 'What You Want' at City Springs Theatre Company Photo Review: LEGALLY BLONDE Is 'What You Want' at City Springs Theatre Company
by Caroline Powell - May 05, 2024

Looking for a great show to kick off your summer? Check out LEGALLY BLONDE at City Springs Theatre Company. This show is bright and fun and everything you love about musical theatre....
Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre Photo Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - May 08, 2024

This musical would flounder without a dynamic leading woman. In this case, TINA has two – Zurin Villanueva (who performed in the May 7 show) and Ari Groover because of the energy and vocal demands of the role....
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Unveils 2024/25 Season Photo Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Unveils 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2024

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra has revealed its 2024/25 season. See the performances and learn how to purchase tickets to the season....
Scoop: Coming Up on FARMER WANTS A WIFE on FOX - Thursday, May 9, 2024 Photo Scoop: Coming Up on FARMER WANTS A WIFE on FOX - Thursday, May 9, 2024
by TV Scoop - May 02, 2024

Get all the scoop on FARMER WANTS A WIFE, airing on FOX on Thursday, May 9, 2024! It’s decision time with hearts on the line as the farmersmake their final choices between the two ladies that remain, picking the one they think they have a future with, in hopes of an everlasting love story. Watch a v...
Obsidian Theatre Celebrates 25 Years Of Staging Black Excellence With 2024- 25 Season Photo Obsidian Theatre Celebrates 25 Years Of Staging Black Excellence With 2024- 25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2024

As their acclaimed 23.24 season continues with the Canadian Premiere of seven methods for killing kylie jenner set to begin previews on May 12th, Obsidian Theatre is thrilled to announce the details of their upcoming 24.25 season. ...
Broadway Streaming Guide: May 2024 - Where to Watch BRIDGERTON & More Photo Broadway Streaming Guide: May 2024 - Where to Watch BRIDGERTON & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024

This May, Broadway fans can spring into action with new albums, concerts, and television shows to binge. From the new version of Doctor Who starring Ncuti Gatwa to the recording of Stephen Sondheim's final musical, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!...
Broadway Buying Guide: May 6, 2024- See the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2024 Photo Broadway Buying Guide: May 6, 2024- See the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2024
by Team BWW - May 06, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 6, 2024....
Marin Theatre Announces Two U.S. Premieres And More For 2024/25 Season Photo Marin Theatre Announces Two U.S. Premieres And More For 2024/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 07, 2024

Marin Theatre reveals its 24/25 season featuring two U.S. premieres and more....
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Announces Launch Of THE GLORIA BOND CLUNIE PLAYWRIGHT'S FE Photo Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Announces Launch Of THE GLORIA BOND CLUNIE PLAYWRIGHT'S FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2024

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre introduces THE GLORIA BOND CLUNIE PLAYWRIGHT’S FESTIVAL, a new platform for public staged readings of fresh plays from May 31 to June 2....
Review: GOD OF CARNAGE at Whippoorwill Hall Is an Audience Pleaser Photo Review: GOD OF CARNAGE at Whippoorwill Hall Is an Audience Pleaser
by Bruce Apar - May 09, 2024

Each cast member excels in creating a strong, distinct persona that adds up to a sizzling ensemble....
Review: South Coast Repertory Presents World Premiere Play GALILEE, 34 Photo Review: South Coast Repertory Presents World Premiere Play GALILEE, 34
by Michael Quintos - May 05, 2024

Eleanor Burgess’ brilliant, thoughtful, and often bitingly funny GALILEE, 34—currently having its impressive world premiere production at South Coast Repertory through May 12, 2024—is a humorously insightful, beautifully-performed new play that offers an unreliably revisionist examination of suppose...
Chester Theatre Company Reveals Casting For 35th Season Photo Chester Theatre Company Reveals Casting For 35th Season
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2024

Chester Theatre Company has announced casting for its 2024 season. Learn more about the full season here!...
Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - May 06, 2024

In THE THANKSGIVING PLAY, four actors’ road to creating an elementary school Thanksgiving performance is paved with good intentions. But good intentions aren’t enough to save them from their “white savior” complexes. ...
Florida Rep Education to Present Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in May Photo Florida Rep Education to Present Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 01, 2024

Florida Rep’s Education Conservatory Program will present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”. Lear how to purchase tickets....
Interview: MSMT in 2024: Raring to Go & Bursting at the Seams Photo Interview: MSMT in 2024: Raring to Go & Bursting at the Seams
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - May 08, 2024

“The world is coming back online, and people are getting back to who they were before the pandemic,” declares MSMT Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark. “Ticket sales are as close as they have come to pre-pandemic levels, and there is an extraordinary buzz surrounding the upcoming 2024 season.” ...
Interview: 'It's a Real Behemoth of a Role: Actor Rosie Sheehy on Capital Punishment, Photo Interview: 'It's a Real Behemoth of a Role: Actor Rosie Sheehy on Capital Punishment, Misogyny and Fatigue in Sophie Treadwell's MACHINAL
by Kat Mokrynski - May 02, 2024

Recently, we had the chance to talk with Rosie Sheehy about taking on the role of Helen Jones, or “The Young Woman,” in Machinal. We discussed what compelled her to join this production, what it is like being a part of a work based on the real life of a woman and what she hopes audiences take away f...
Broadway Streaming Guide: May 2024 - Where to Watch BRIDGERTON & More Photo Broadway Streaming Guide: May 2024 - Where to Watch BRIDGERTON & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024

This May, Broadway fans can spring into action with new albums, concerts, and television shows to binge. From the new version of Doctor Who starring Ncuti Gatwa to the recording of Stephen Sondheim's final musical, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!...
Holly Humberstone Collaborates with Medium Build and Tiny Habits on Reimagined Versio Photo Holly Humberstone Collaborates with Medium Build and Tiny Habits on Reimagined Versions of Her Songs
by Josh Sharpe - May 03, 2024

Award-winning singer songwriter Holly Humberstone has released reimagined versions of her favorite songs from critically acclaimed debut album Paint My Bedroom Black. Inviting friends and peers on her journey, Humberstone premieres new versions of “Cocoon” featuring singer/songwriter Medium Build an...
Previews: FIRST STATE BALLET THEATRE at The Grand Opera House Photo Previews: FIRST STATE BALLET THEATRE at The Grand Opera House
by Greer Firestone - May 10, 2024

It is not surprising to those who work in the live arts, performing arts or fine arts, that we understand a vibrant arts community attracts visitors who spend money and help keep local businesses thriving. They keep Delaware residents spending their money locally, vital income for local merchants....
Review: Fairie Dust and Unforgettable Adventures Await With PETER PAN Flying Through Photo Review: Fairie Dust and Unforgettable Adventures Await With PETER PAN Flying Through at Straz Center
by Drew Eberhard - May 02, 2024

Sir J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and 1904 play, tells the story of reference to Native Americans who inhabit a fictitious island known as Neverland. Referred to as “Piccaninny Warriors,” include Tiger Lily and her tribe as they steal pockets from the Lost Boys and try to claim the island as their own,...
Interview: NIC & DESI - BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD at Oscars Palm Springs Photo Interview: NIC & DESI - BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD at Oscars Palm Springs
by Charlie Thomas - May 01, 2024

A pair of “Superheroes in Love” will bring their quadruple threat talents to Oscars Palm Springs for one night only May 11th at 7PM (Dinner and Drink service begins at 5:30pm).  Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar, Winners of 2023 BroadwayWorld NYC Cabaret Awards as “Best Duo”, bring their high octane...
Ra Ra Riot Release First New Song in Five Years With 'The Wish' Photo Ra Ra Riot Release First New Song in Five Years With 'The Wish'
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024

Ra Ra Riot is excited to be releasing their first new music in five years, with their single “The Wish”. The release comes just a day before Ra Ra Riot plays a few Northeast headline shows – May 2nd at the 9:30 Club in DC, May 3rd at Royale in Boston and May 4th at Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn, NY. Th...
Review: THE WINTER'S TALE, Royal Opera House Photo Review: THE WINTER'S TALE, Royal Opera House
by Franco Milazzo - May 06, 2024

Part violent psychodrama, part sunny romcom, The Winter’s Tale was not the most obvious of plays for the Royal Ballet to take on....




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