The Vietnam War was a decade of agony that took the lives of more than 58,000 Americans, and that Not since the Civil War have we as a country been so torn apart. In an immersive narrative, Ken Burns and Lynn Novick tell the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. The Vietnam War features testimony from nearly 100 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides.
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Photo Flash: GLORY DENIED at Pittsburgh Opera
by Rebecca Russo - February 22, 2019
Based on a book by Tom Philpott, Glory Denied tells the true story of US Army Colonel Jim Thompson, who was held captive as a prisoner of war longer than any other American in history. The opera deals not only with Thompson's suffering in the jungle of southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, but also...
Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Pittsburgh Opera's GLORY DENIED
by Alan Henry - February 22, 2019
Based on a book by Tom Philpott, Glory Denied tells the true story of Colonel Jim Thompson, America's longest-held prisoner of war. The opera deals not only with Thompson's suffering in the jungle of southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, but also the tragic aftermath that followed his liberation....
HAIR LIVE! Pulled From NBC Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - February 04, 2019
NBC's next live musical 'Hair Live!,' has been pulled from the schedule of the network's upcoming projects....
HBO to Premiere BRESLIN AND HAMILL: DEADLINE ARTISTS
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 08, 2019
Brilliant writers, tribunes of the working class and icons of the lost world of newspapering, Jimmy Breslin and his friend Pete Hamill personified New York City. For five decades, these colorful columnists spoke for ordinary people and brought passion, wit and literary merit to their reporting on th...
Popra Nakayama Stars In The Off Broadway Musical WAR + LOVERS
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2018
CDancer/Actor Popra Nakayama starred as Li Ming Song in a recent production of the off Broadway musical, War+Lovers, held from August 14-18 at the long-running theatre in New York City, Theatre Row....
Pittsburgh Opera Presents GLORY DENIED - The True Story Of America's Longest-Held POW
by Stephi Wild - December 18, 2018
Based on a book by Tom Philpott, Glory Denied tells the true story of US Army Colonel Jim Thompson, who was held captive as a prisoner of war longer than any other American in history. The opera deals not only with Thompson's suffering in the jungle of southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, but also...
VIDEO: MISS SAIGON Makes its Premiere in Zurich
by Julie Musbach - December 04, 2018
Miss Saigon is flying the helicopter into Theatre 11! Go inside the premiere with the video below...
A SIGN OF THE TIMES Comes To Delaware Theatre Company 11/28
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2018
The Delaware Theatre Company presents A SIGN OF THE TIMES, running Nov. 28 to Dec. 23. ...
Review: An Epic and Sweeping MISS SAIGON
by Misha Davenport - November 20, 2018
The current National Tour of MISS SAIGON feature refreshed staging and a heartfelt, emotional and star-making performance by Emily Bautista....
BWW Interview: Chicago actor Christine Bunuan returns in MISS SAIGON national tour
by Emily McClanathan - November 11, 2018
Chicago actor Christine Bunuan stars as Gigi in the national tour of MISS SAIGON, which plays at Broadway in Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre November 14 through December 8. Bunuan recently spoke to BroadwayWorld Chicago about bringing this epic love story on the road....
A SIGN OF THE TIMES Comes To Delaware Theatre Company 11/28
by Alan Henry - November 08, 2018
The Delaware Theatre Company presents A SIGN OF THE TIMES, running Nov. 28 to Dec. 23. ...
Reese Witherspoon, Fox 2000 Will Take On Vietnam Drama LEAGUE OF WIVES
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 07, 2018
Fox 2000 and Reese Witherspoon have acquired League of Wives, an upcoming non-fiction book by Heath Lee, to produce an adaptation, according to The Hollywood Reporter....
Smithsonian Channel to Honor American Veterans with GUN TRUCKS OF VIETNAM and THE LOST TAPES
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 06, 2018
Smithsonian Channel is set to honor American veterans this November with two premieres offering unique perspectives and new insights on crucial aspects of the Vietnam War. One-hour special GUN TRUCKS OF VIETNAM premieres Sunday, November 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and explores the ingenuity of American serv...
BWW Review: Steven Levenson's Charming and Funny DAYS OF RAGE Takes a Sentimental Look at Young '60s Activists
by Michael Dale - October 31, 2018
'I hate white people,' blurts out a diminutive, small-voiced white teenager, trying to convince the white activist she just met that she would be a valuable addition to his commune. 'I can't help it. I always have.'...
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Netflix's REMASTERED: Tricky Dick and the Man in Black
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 30, 2018
There were many sides to Johnny Cash: Outlaw musician, and die-hard patriot; a country western superstar who could connect to others' suffering; the grandson of a preacher who wrestled with personal demons; a religious man achingly familiar with the Devil's work. In April 1970, as America was being ...
Martha Rosler: Irrespective Retrospective Opens This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - October 29, 2018
The Jewish Museum will present Martha Rosler: Irrespective, a survey exhibition of the work of the influential artist Martha Rosler, from November 2, 2018, through March 3, 2019. Rosler is considered one of the strongest and most resolute artistic voices of her generation; she is also a prolific wri...
Frigid New York Presents IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS
by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2018
Produced by Infinite Variety Productions, In Their Footsteps is based on interviews with five women who served the United States in the Vietnam War. It premiered at the Kraine Theater in December 2017 before enjoying a sold-out run at 59E59th. Most recently, In Their Footsteps was featured in The Ed...
Smithsonian Channel to Honor Veteran's Day with Two Premieres
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 04, 2018
Smithsonian Channel is set to honor American veterans this November with two premieres offering unique perspectives and new insights on crucial aspects of the Vietnam War. One-hour special GUN TRUCKS OF VIETNAM premieres Sunday, November 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and explores the ingenuity of American serv...
BWW Review: A 60's TRILOGY Recounts Three Iconic Moments in an Era That Changed the World
by Shari Barrett - September 27, 2018
Those of us who can remember the tumultuous 1960s will certainly see moments of our own lives in the World Premiere of A 60's TRILOGY by Tommy Carter which connects race relations and the Vietnam War to present day. And on this 50th Anniversary of the Tet Offensive and the assassinations of Martin L...
MISS SAIGON Comes To The Theater 11 Zurich This Season
by Alan Henry - September 10, 2018
MISS SAIGON, the West End and Broadway hit, will play Theater 11 Zurich in Switzerland for the first time, running from Nov. 28, 2018 to Jan. 13, 2019. ...
BWW Review: VIETGONE Gives New Light to the War at DCPA
by Jon Bee - September 10, 2018
In some ways, history is all we have in terms of building a brighter future. At times, we either forget that history, or we never learn about such events that would lead us to make more informed decisions. Remembering historical events clearly isn't the most sought after activity to spend your time....
VIDEO: DCPA Theatre Company Presents Qui Nguyen's VIETGONE
by A.A. Cristi - August 30, 2018
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) presents the Theater Company's production of the 'raucous, immensely moving comedy' (The New York Times) Vietgone by Qui Nguyen....
Special Edition Of 20/20 Looks Back On The Legendary Life And Career Of John McCain
by Tori Hartshorn - August 29, 2018
Following the death of Senator John McCain who had been battling aggressive brain cancer since last year, a special edition of “20/20” gives an in-depth look at his legendary public, professional and personal life. The special features footage from the ABC News archives including a 1967 intervie...
NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT is Most-Watched Broadcast in Key Demo for August
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 28, 2018
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the #1 most-watched broadcast in the key demo for the month of August, winning 37 of the last 38 months, according to Nielsen Media Research data. Nightly News continues as the #1 most-watched evening newscast season-to-date in the key demo, delivering its larges...
Popra Nakayama Stars In The Off Broadway Musical WAR + LOVERS
by Stephi Wild - August 23, 2018
CDancer/Actor Popra Nakayama starred as Li Ming Song in a recent production of the off Broadway musical, War+Lovers, held from August 14-18 at the long-running theatre in New York City, Theatre Row....
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