A Showtime Sports chronicle of the seminal 1970 college football matchup between Alabama's Crimson Tide and USC Trojans at Birmingham's Legion Field. Through interviews with former Alabama legends Joe Namath, John Mitchell and USC stars Sam "Bam" Cunningham, Jimmy Jones and more, this documentary examines coach Paul "Bear" Bryant's surprising decision to bring a dominant, racially integrated football team onto the field in Birmingham for the very first time and reveals the impact college football played in the struggle for integration.
David Gray Announces AU-NZ Dates for 'White Ladder: The 20th Anniversary Tour'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 03, 2020
Multi-platinum, multi-Brit and Grammy-nominated British singer-songwriter DAVID GRAY today announces Australian and New Zealand legs of the White Ladder: The 20th Anniversary Tour, to celebrate the trailblazing album's 20-year anniversary. The seven million record-selling White Ladder will be...
Davis Gaines to Share Stories and Songs at the Carpenter Center in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2019
He's been called 'a breathtaking concert artist' ('The New York Post') with a 'quietly charming sense of humor.' ('The Orange County Register'). On January 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., Davis Gaines brings both qualities to the Carpenter Center's stage for two nights of storytelling and song. 'An Evening wit...
BWW Interview: Stefan Adegbola Talks BOTTICELLI IN THE FIRE at Hampstead Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - November 05, 2019
Stefan Adegbola is currently starring in Hampstead Theatre's production of Botticelli in the Fire as Poggio di Chiusi, the title character's close friend. We caught up with him to have a chat about the show and the peculiar relevance of Renaissance matters....
THE BLOODY TRUTH Comes to The Butterfly Club
by Stephi Wild - October 01, 2019
In this twisted tale turned cabaret, another vulnerable heart was broken when the long-term love of Nicole's life was found dead shortly after their break up, leaving all fingers pointing straight in her direction....
Belmont Theater District Celebrates October 'Month Of Theater' With Specialty Programming And Discounts
by A.A. Cristi - September 23, 2019
The Belmont Theater District (BTD), Chicago's largest theater district located in the Lakeview West and Lakeview East neighborhoods, hosts a celebration of theater for the month of October 2019. The Belmont Theater District acts as an advocate to create, promote and strengthen the diverse artistic o...
Remy Bumppo Announces Casting For HOWARDS END
by Julie Musbach - June 26, 2019
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company announces casting for the first show of its 2019-2020 season, HOWARDS END, playing August 29 - October 5, 2019 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Avenue in Chicago....
BWW Review: WILLISTON at Detroit Repertory Theatre Is a Fresh and Relevant Play
by Brian Stanczak-Tuscany - June 02, 2019
The Midwest premiere of Williston by Adam Seidel, playing now through June 30th at Detroit Repertory Theatre, is a fresh piece of theatre that successfully shines a light on the power of greed and money in modern day America. Three leasing reps travel to Williston, North Dakota to get mineral rights...
Judges And Performers Announced For 2019 West End Gala Of The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer Of The Year And Stiles + Drewe Prize
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2019
The Stephen Sondheim Society and Mercury Musical Developments today announce West End Musical Director Gareth Valentine as the final judge for the 2019 Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year (SSSSPOTY), alongside the previously announced Julia McKenzie, Peter Polycarpou, and Edward S...
Andromeda's Sisters Fundraiser For Neo-Political Cowgirls Announced In East Hampton
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2019
Immerse yourself in the wild and indomitable female spirit with the Third Annual Andromeda's Sisters Gala to benefit the dance theater company The Neo-Political Cowgirls. The compelling three-day journey includes play readings, a private estate fundraiser and an interactive creativity workshop on Ju...
BWW Review: EMPTY ROOM, Camden People's Theatre
by Gary Naylor - April 30, 2019
Miriam Gould's portrait of herself and her parents is as personal as one would expect, but its also beautifully judged and accessible, weaving music in and out of its narrative to great effect....
Long Beach Opera Announces Its 2019-2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2019
LBO's 2020 season is tailor-made for curious minds and adventurous spirits. As always we bring a full season of the unseen and unheard, adding two new locations and a U.S. Premiere....
XPN Premieres Peter Bjorn and John's DARKER DAYS Video
by Tori Hartshorn - March 27, 2019
Stockholm indie trio Peter Bjorn and John released their eighth album, Darker Days, on the Swedish arts collective label INGRID last autumn, and though the record was packed with the effervescent pop they've become known for over their two decades as a band, there was indeed a darker side to the pr...
BWW Review: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Union Theatre
by Gary Naylor - January 10, 2019
Phil Willmott's updating of An Enemy of the People could hardly be more timely, but falls a little flat for want of some attention to detail....
LOST GULLY ROAD Wins Best Feature Film at 14th Annual LA Femme International Film Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - October 22, 2018
Blumhouse Productions' Jason Blum reneged on his claim that there are no women who can direct horror films, and Australian director Donna McRae should be on his radar. Her recent narrative film Lost Gully Road, competing for the AACTA award for Best Indie Film, the Australian Oscars, j...
Amy Waller's GLORIA Set For Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2018
Vintage Collective announced today that following an acclaimed run in New Zealand, writer/performer Amy Waller will bring her acclaimed solo show Gloria to the Hollywood Fringe Festival for five performances only at the Lounge Theatre beginning June 3 at 8pm....
Australia's Hottest New Play Scripts To Be Presented At The National Play Festival 2018
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2018
Over four days, from March 21 to 24, the biggest minds and talents in Australian theatre will gather in Sydney at Darlinghurst Theatre Company's Eternity Playhouse for the 2018 National Play Festival, to share their stories through performances, masterclasses, artist talks and panels....
Sydney's National Play Festival Returns this March
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2018
Over four days, from March 21 to 24, the biggest minds and talents in Australian theatre will gather in Sydney at Darlinghurst Theatre Company's Eternity Playhouse for the 2018 National Play Festival, to share their stories through performances, masterclasses, artist talks and panels....
'AN ENCHANTED EVENING', Starring Doreen Taylor and Davis Gaines, Begins Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
Fresh from the sold-out premiere in Philadelphia, the new docu-musical An Enchanted Evening: A Night With Oscar Hammerstein II comes Off-Broadway for a limited engagement starting tonight, December 8....
'AN ENCHANTED EVENING', Starring Doreen Taylor and Davis Gaines, Begins Off-Broadway Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2017
Fresh from the sold-out premiere in Philadelphia, the new docu-musical AN ENCHANTED EVENING: A NIGHT WITH OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II is headed Off-Broadway for a limited December 2017 engagement....
Doreen Taylor, Davis Gaines Set for Hammerstein Docu-Musical 'AN ENCHANTED EVENING' Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2017
Fresh from the sold-out premiere at the Bristol Riverside Theatre in Philadelphia, the brand new, innovative docu-musical AN ENCHANTED EVENING: A NIGHT WITH OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II is coming Off-Broadway for a limited December 2017 engagement....
Premiere Stages to Present New Jersey Premiere of Dominique Morisseau's SKELETON CREW
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2017
Premiere Stages will present the New Jersey Premiere of Dominique Morisseau's Obie Award-winning play Skeleton Crew at Kean University in Union July 13-30. In this compelling portrait of American workers struggling to hold on against the tide of technology, ambitions, secrets and conflicted loyalti...
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2017
Premiere Stages will present the New Jersey Premiere of Dominique Morisseau's Obie Award-winning play Skeleton Crew at Kean University in Union July 13-30. In this compelling portrait of American workers struggling to hold on against the tide of technology, ambitions, secrets and conflicted loyalti...
Long Beach Opera presents SoCal Premiere of Opera FRIDA
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2017
On June 17, 18, 23, 24, & 25, Long Beach Opera (LBO) will present five outdoor performances of the highly anticipated Southern California premiere of Frida. The opera celebrates the renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, her vivacious spirit, sexuality, fragility, and her tumultuous life with muralist...
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2017
On June 17, 18, 23, 24, & 25, Long Beach Opera (LBO) will present five outdoor performances of the highly anticipated Southern California premiere of Frida. The opera celebrates the renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, her vivacious spirit, sexuality, fragility, and her tumultuous life with muralist...
Premiere Stages at Kean University Announces 2017 Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 26, 2017
For the first time in its 13-year history, Premiere Stages will provide expanded development to five new works in one season, including the New Jersey Premiere of Skeleton Crew, the third play in Dominique Morisseau's critically acclaimed Detroit cycle, and the first professional production of Chris...
by A.A. Cristi - April 26, 2017
For the first time in its 13-year history, Premiere Stages will provide expanded development to five new works in one season, including the New Jersey Premiere of Skeleton Crew, the third play in Dominique Morisseau's critically acclaimed Detroit cycle, and the first professional production of Chris...
Jenny Sealey and Paulette Randall Appointed Ovalhouse Patrons to Support Move to Brixton
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2017
It was announced today that artistic director of Graeae (the UK's leading disabled led theatre company), Jenny Sealey MBE and acclaimed theatre director and associate director of the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony, Paulette Randall MBE will join former James Bond Pierce Brosnan OBE and The Ku...
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2017
It was announced today that artistic director of Graeae (the UK's leading disabled led theatre company), Jenny Sealey MBE and acclaimed theatre director and associate director of the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony, Paulette Randall MBE will join former James Bond Pierce Brosnan OBE and The Ku...
Mad Cow Theatre Announces the 15th Annual Orlando Cabaret Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2017
Mad Cow Theatre announces the return of a singular downtown Orlando event - the 15th annual Orlando Cabaret Festival, featuring cabaret artists from Central Florida and beyond. This year's cabaret festival has a new look and feel as we move our festival from an annual event to a year-round series wi...
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2017
Mad Cow Theatre announces the return of a singular downtown Orlando event - the 15th annual Orlando Cabaret Festival, featuring cabaret artists from Central Florida and beyond. This year's cabaret festival has a new look and feel as we move our festival from an annual event to a year-round series wi...
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