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.
STAGE TUBE: MOTOWN's Brandon Victor Dixon and Valisia LeKae Perform on 'Melissa Harris-Perry'
by Nicole Rosky - June 07, 2013
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL stars Brandon Victor Dixon and Valisia LeKae and director Charles Randolph Wright visited MSNBC's acclaimed nationally syndicated live weekly show 'Melissa Harris-Perry' this week. Now watch both the roundtable interview and the performance below....
by Nicole Rosky - June 07, 2013
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL stars Brandon Victor Dixon and Valisia LeKae and director Charles Randolph Wright visited MSNBC's acclaimed nationally syndicated live weekly show 'Melissa Harris-Perry' this week. Now watch both the roundtable interview and the performance below....
Author Willie Alexander Uncovers Biblical Secrets in THE REAL STORY OF CREATION
by Christina Mancuso - June 06, 2013
How much of the true biblical message do we really have?...
by Christina Mancuso - June 06, 2013
How much of the true biblical message do we really have?...
THE REAL STORY OF LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Plays CM Performing Arts Center, Now thru 6/15
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2013
Come and hear the Wolf's side of the story Little Red Riding Hood at CM Performing Arts Center....
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2013
Come and hear the Wolf's side of the story Little Red Riding Hood at CM Performing Arts Center....
STAGE TUBE: MOTOWN Creator Takes Spotlight in PBS' AN EVENING WITH BERRY GORDY
by Stage Tube - May 28, 2013
An Evening With Berry Gordy provides a rare inside look into the life and times of boxer, songwriter, producer, movie director, entrepreneur and Motown founder Berry Gordy. This one-on-one interview was taped in front of a live audience at the Art Institute of Chicago with PBS-TV journalist, Gwen If...
by Stage Tube - May 28, 2013
An Evening With Berry Gordy provides a rare inside look into the life and times of boxer, songwriter, producer, movie director, entrepreneur and Motown founder Berry Gordy. This one-on-one interview was taped in front of a live audience at the Art Institute of Chicago with PBS-TV journalist, Gwen If...
Center for Puppetry Arts to Present TRUE STORY OF THE 3 LITTLE PIGS BY A. WOLF, 5/28-6/9
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013
Paul Mesner Puppets brings an entertaining children's book to life in The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Kansas City, MO....
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013
Paul Mesner Puppets brings an entertaining children's book to life in The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Kansas City, MO....
TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- MOTOWN's Charl Brown on Performing for the Best Audience on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2013
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Charl Brown, a nominee f...
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2013
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Charl Brown, a nominee f...
THE REAL STORY OF LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD to Play CM Performing Arts Center, 6/1-15
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013
Come and hear the Wolf's side of the story Little Red Riding Hood at CM Performing Arts Center....
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013
Come and hear the Wolf's side of the story Little Red Riding Hood at CM Performing Arts Center....
First Run Acquires World Trade Center Documentary 16 ACRES
by Kelsey Denette - May 23, 2013
The critically acclaimed new documentary on the politics and drama behind the World Trade Center rebuilding project, 16 ACRES, has been picked up for North American distribution by New York-based First Run Features. The film premiered at the Zurich Film Festival in September 2012, followed by a Nort...
by Kelsey Denette - May 23, 2013
The critically acclaimed new documentary on the politics and drama behind the World Trade Center rebuilding project, 16 ACRES, has been picked up for North American distribution by New York-based First Run Features. The film premiered at the Zurich Film Festival in September 2012, followed by a Nort...
Center for Puppetry Arts to Present TRUE STORY OF THE 3 LITTLE PIGS BY A. WOLF, 5/28-6/9
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013
Paul Mesner Puppets brings an entertaining children's book to life in The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Kansas City, MO....
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013
Paul Mesner Puppets brings an entertaining children's book to life in The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Kansas City, MO....
THE WIZARD OF OZ North American Tour to Launch from Las Vegas in September 2013; Danielle Wade to Play 'Dorothy'
by Nicole Rosky - May 06, 2013
Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have just announced that the first North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will commence on September 10, 2013 at The Smith Center in L...
by Nicole Rosky - May 06, 2013
Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have just announced that the first North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will commence on September 10, 2013 at The Smith Center in L...
MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL Announces Performances at JFK Airport
by Kelsey Denette - April 26, 2013
American Airlines, which has served the New York market for more than 80 years, has been named the Official Airline of MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL. With a keen understanding of the needs of New York customers, the airline offers a long-standing commitment to the Greater New York community. American's sponso...
by Kelsey Denette - April 26, 2013
American Airlines, which has served the New York market for more than 80 years, has been named the Official Airline of MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL. With a keen understanding of the needs of New York customers, the airline offers a long-standing commitment to the Greater New York community. American's sponso...
Acamea Deadwiler Releases Memoir LIFE, LOVE, AND LACK THEREOF
by Tyler Peterson - April 19, 2013
Acamea Deadwiler's memoir, "Life, Love, and Lack Thereof: A Story of Unbreakable Bonds and Un-bondable Breaks," is a narrative of childhood perseverance offering a unique perspective on a challenging upbringing....
by Tyler Peterson - April 19, 2013
Acamea Deadwiler's memoir, "Life, Love, and Lack Thereof: A Story of Unbreakable Bonds and Un-bondable Breaks," is a narrative of childhood perseverance offering a unique perspective on a challenging upbringing....
TV: MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Opens This Weekend - Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV - April 12, 2013
MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL is currently in previews at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) and will open on Broadway on April 14, 2013. Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL will feature a book by Berry Gordy and music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue. BroadwayWo...
by BroadwayWorld TV - April 12, 2013
MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL is currently in previews at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) and will open on Broadway on April 14, 2013. Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL will feature a book by Berry Gordy and music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue. BroadwayWo...
Mike Gill's 2012 Novel, CORRUPTION, is Released
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2013
In "Corruption" (published by AuthorHouse), Mike Gill's 2012 novel, readers are drawn into the life of Milo, a man who is reluctantly dragged into a fight against corruption and against two criminal gangs. But the real story is about his own journey to find the good in himself, having lived a life o...
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2013
In "Corruption" (published by AuthorHouse), Mike Gill's 2012 novel, readers are drawn into the life of Milo, a man who is reluctantly dragged into a fight against corruption and against two criminal gangs. But the real story is about his own journey to find the good in himself, having lived a life o...
STAGE TUBE: MOTOWN Cast Performs Medley on GMA!
by Nicole Rosky - April 04, 2013
Tony Award nominee Brandon Victor Dixon and the cast of the Broadway's MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL performed live on "Good Morning America" this morning from the heart of Times Square. Check out the full medley below!...
by Nicole Rosky - April 04, 2013
Tony Award nominee Brandon Victor Dixon and the cast of the Broadway's MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL performed live on "Good Morning America" this morning from the heart of Times Square. Check out the full medley below!...
MOTOWN Founder Berry Gordy to Receive Songwriters Hall of Fame 'Pioneer Award'
by Caryn Robbins - March 12, 2013
USA Today reports that Motown Records founder Berry Gordy will be the recipient of the Songwriters Hall of Fame 'Pioneer Award' at the 44th annual induction and awards dinner, set for June 13 in New York....
by Caryn Robbins - March 12, 2013
USA Today reports that Motown Records founder Berry Gordy will be the recipient of the Songwriters Hall of Fame 'Pioneer Award' at the 44th annual induction and awards dinner, set for June 13 in New York....
MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL Begins Performances Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - March 11, 2013
MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL begins preview performances tonight, March 11 and will open on Broadway on April 14, 2013 at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street)....
by Kelsey Denette - March 11, 2013
MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL begins preview performances tonight, March 11 and will open on Broadway on April 14, 2013 at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street)....
Long Island Spring/Summer Preview
by Melissa Giordano - March 05, 2013
The Long Island Theatre scene is really shaping up this upcoming spring/summer season. As most of the theatres have announced their schedule, I'm thrilled to bring you a preview....
by Melissa Giordano - March 05, 2013
The Long Island Theatre scene is really shaping up this upcoming spring/summer season. As most of the theatres have announced their schedule, I'm thrilled to bring you a preview....
BWW Exclusive: Mickey Mantle Bound for Broadway in New Show
by Robert Diamond - March 01, 2013
Danny and David Mantle have teamed up with award-winning writer/producer David Leaf ('The Night James Brown Saved Boston,' 'The U.S. Vs. John Lennon' and 'Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson & The Story of SMiLE') to bring the man they are proud to call 'Dad' to the stage....
by Robert Diamond - March 01, 2013
Danny and David Mantle have teamed up with award-winning writer/producer David Leaf ('The Night James Brown Saved Boston,' 'The U.S. Vs. John Lennon' and 'Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson & The Story of SMiLE') to bring the man they are proud to call 'Dad' to the stage....
Albert Brooks Signs On for Disney/Pixar's FINDING NEMO Sequel
by Caryn Robbins - February 12, 2013
Looks like Albert Brooks is going to 'just keep swimming'! Deadline reports that the actor has signed on to reprise his role as the voice of the overprotective clown fish 'Marlin' in Disney/Pixar's upcoming animated sequel FINDING NEMO 2....
by Caryn Robbins - February 12, 2013
Looks like Albert Brooks is going to 'just keep swimming'! Deadline reports that the actor has signed on to reprise his role as the voice of the overprotective clown fish 'Marlin' in Disney/Pixar's upcoming animated sequel FINDING NEMO 2....
TV: Chatting with Brandon Victor Dixon, Valisia LeKae and the Cast of MOTOWN; Plus a Performance Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - February 07, 2013
The cast and creative team just met the press earlier today, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the whole gang. Check out what they had you say and watch a special performance preview below!...
by Nicole Rosky - February 07, 2013
The cast and creative team just met the press earlier today, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the whole gang. Check out what they had you say and watch a special performance preview below!...
FREEZE FRAME: Meet The Cast of MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL!
by Walter McBride - February 07, 2013
MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL will begin preview performances March 11 and open on Broadway on April 14, 2013 at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street). Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL will feature a book by Berry Gordy and music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue....
by Walter McBride - February 07, 2013
MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL will begin preview performances March 11 and open on Broadway on April 14, 2013 at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street). Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL will feature a book by Berry Gordy and music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue....
STAGE TUBE: MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL's New Commercial - 'Here It Comes'!
by Stage Tube - January 28, 2013
MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. Get a first look at MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL's knockout cast in the show's new TV comm...
by Stage Tube - January 28, 2013
MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. Get a first look at MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL's knockout cast in the show's new TV comm...
Up on the Marquee: MOTOWN - THE MUSICAL
by Walter McBride - January 19, 2013
MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. See MOTOWN's marquee below!...
by Walter McBride - January 19, 2013
MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. See MOTOWN's marquee below!...
Photo Flash: First Look at Brandon Victor Dixon & Valisia LeKae in MOTOWN!
by Nicole Rosky - January 16, 2013
MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. Check out a first look at Brandon Victor Dixon as 'Berry Gordy' Valisia LeKae as ...
by Nicole Rosky - January 16, 2013
MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. Check out a first look at Brandon Victor Dixon as 'Berry Gordy' Valisia LeKae as ...
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