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Two British filmmakers, Bernard MacMahon and Allison McGourty, and American Producer Duke Erikson have pieced together this extraordinary story set in the late 1920s when record companies toured America with a recording machine and for the first time captured the raw expression of an emerging culture. It democratized music and gave a voice to the poorest in the nation. The filmmakers follow the machine's trail across the United States to rediscover the families whose music was recorded by it, music that would lead to the development of blues, country, gospel, Hawaiian, Cajun and folk music

Video: In Rehearsals for THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Milwaukee Rep PhotoVideo: In Rehearsals for THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Milwaukee Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 30, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for Milwaukee Repertory Theater's production of The Lehman Trilogy running in the Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse Theater. ...


Video: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Opens in January at Milwaukee Repertory Theater PhotoVideo: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Opens in January at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Stephi Wild - December 19, 2025

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will continue its season in the new Associated Bank Theater Center with the upcoming production of The Lehman Trilogy. Get a first look in the video here!...


THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to be Presented at Milwaukee Repertory Theater PhotoTHE LEHMAN TRILOGY to be Presented at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2025

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will continue its record-breaking season in the new Associated Bank Theater Center with the upcoming production of The Lehman Trilogy....


THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to Launch Capital Stage's 21st Season PhotoTHE LEHMAN TRILOGY to Launch Capital Stage's 21st Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 05, 2025

​Capital Stage will launch its 21st Season with the 2022 Tony Award Winner for Best Play THE LEHMAN TRILOGY by Stefano Massini, Adapted by Ben Power. Learn how to purchase tickets!...


ROCK EGG SPOON by Noah Diaz is Coming to Available Light Theatre PhotoROCK EGG SPOON by Noah Diaz is Coming to Available Light Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 15, 2025

Available Light Theatre will conclude their 2024 - 2025 Season with Rock Egg Spoon by Noah Diaz, a modern American epic about privilege, sadness, and giving credit where credit is due. Learn more! ...


BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN Film Breaks Box Office Records PhotoBECOMING LED ZEPPELIN Film Breaks Box Office Records
by Josh Sharpe - February 10, 2025

Sony Pictures Classics’ BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN gave a record-breaking performance for its first weekend at the box office as it opened to an impressive $3M IMAX® debut across 16 countries and territories....


COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Milwaukee Rep 2025/26 Season PhotoCOME FROM AWAY & More Set for Milwaukee Rep 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 28, 2025

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has revealed its inaugural season of the Associated Bank Theater Center, its new home for entertaining, provoking, and engaging theater. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets....


BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN Documentary and Concert Film Set for Exclusive IMAX Release PhotoBECOMING LED ZEPPELIN Documentary and Concert Film Set for Exclusive IMAX Release
by Josh Sharpe - December 05, 2024

Sony Pictures Classics has announced that BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN will be released exclusively in IMAX on February 7, 2025, in almost 200 theaters. Ahead of the release, IMAX Theatres will be holding one night only early access screenings in eighteen markets on February 5, 2025....


Pompano Beach Cultural Center Presents Solo Exhibiton AMERICAN EPIC PhotoPompano Beach Cultural Center Presents Solo Exhibiton AMERICAN EPIC
by A.A. Cristi - October 29, 2024

Pompano Beach Arts invites you to explore the works of Jesse Shaw in his solo exhibition, American Epic, a series of linocut prints that delve into the narrative, satirical, and political landscape of American history. ...


ANGELS IN AMERICA PT 2: PERESTROIKA Comes to Portland Stage Company PhotoANGELS IN AMERICA PT 2: PERESTROIKA Comes to Portland Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2024

 Portland Stage Company and Dramatic Repertory Company will present ANGELS IN AMERICA PT 2: PERESTROIKA....


Photos: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Returns to London at the Gillian Lynne Theatre PhotoPhotos: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Returns to London at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 01, 2024

The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy has returned to London. Check out all new photos here!...


Cast Set For the West End Return of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY PhotoCast Set For the West End Return of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Stephi Wild - September 09, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the five-time Tony Award winning production of The Lehman Trilogy which returns to London's West End following highly acclaimed international performances. ...


Marin Shakespeare Company to Present ANGELS IN AMERICA, PARTS I & II By Oakland Theat PhotoMarin Shakespeare Company to Present ANGELS IN AMERICA, PARTS I & II By Oakland Theater Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 29, 2024

Marin Shakespeare Company will present the Oakland Theater Project's production of ANGELS IN AMERICA, PARTS I & II by Tony Kushner, directed by Michael Socrates Moran, set to captivate audiences this season....


THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Will Return to the West End in September PhotoTHE LEHMAN TRILOGY Will Return to the West End in September
by Stephi Wild - June 17, 2024

The National Theatre's critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy will return to London’s West End following highly acclaimed international performances. ...


Video: Cast Members Talk THE LEHMAN TRILOGY on KPIX CBS News Bay Area PhotoVideo: Cast Members Talk THE LEHMAN TRILOGY on KPIX CBS News Bay Area
by Blair Ingenthron - June 08, 2024

Aaron Krohn, Howard W. Overshown, and John Heffernan stopped by CBS to discuss The Lehman Trilogy, running at A.C.T. through June 23rd. Watch the interview here!...


Available Light Theatre Announces 2024-'25 Season PhotoAvailable Light Theatre Announces 2024-'25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2024

Available Light Theatre reveals its '24-'25 season featuring three shows, starting with LUNCH BUNCH by Adrian Einspanier....


Photos: First Look At THE LEHMAN TRILOGY At American Conservatory Theater PhotoPhotos: First Look At THE LEHMAN TRILOGY At American Conservatory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2024

See brand-new production photos from the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production, The Lehman Trilogy, performing at A.C.T.’s Toni Rembe Theater now through Sunday, June 23, 2024....


MISTER LINCOLN, SISTER ACT & More Set for Ford's Theatre Society 2024-2025 Season PhotoMISTER LINCOLN, SISTER ACT & More Set for Ford's Theatre Society 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024

Ford’s Theatre Society reveals its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring a diverse range of productions and events. Discover the upcoming shows and special performances at this historic Washington, D.C. venue....


Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Rights to First Official Led Zeppelin Documentary PhotoSony Pictures Classics Acquires Rights to First Official Led Zeppelin Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024

Powered by awe-inspiring, psychedelic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Bernard MacMahon’s experiential cinematic odyssey explores Led Zeppelin’s creative, musical, and personal origin story. The film is told in Led Zeppelin’s own words and is the first officially sanctioned ...


American Conservatory Theater to Close Out 23/24 Season with THE LEHMAN TRILOGY PhotoAmerican Conservatory Theater to Close Out 23/24 Season with THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2024

American Conservatory Theater will close its 2023/24 season with the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award winning production, The Lehman Trilogy. Learn how to purchase tickets....


KCAT Kicks Off Season 20 with THE LEHMAN TRILOGY PhotoKCAT Kicks Off Season 20 with THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2024

Kansas City Actors Theatre will kick off its 2024/2025 20th Anniversary Season of productions with the award-winning The Lehman Trilogy by Stefano Massini, adapted to English by Ben Power. ...


Portland Stage to Present ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART 1- MILLENIUM APPROACHES PhotoPortland Stage to Present ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART 1- MILLENIUM APPROACHES
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2024

Catch the latest production of ANGELS IN AMERICA PT 1, presented by PORTLAND STAGE....


THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG & More Set for Theatre Calgary's 24-25 Season PhotoTHE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG & More Set for Theatre Calgary's 24-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 19, 2024

Theatre Calgary has revealed its 2024-25 season of  plays. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets....


Video: Get A First Look at THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at  The Arden Theatre PhotoVideo: Get A First Look at THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at The Arden Theatre
by Joshua Wright - March 12, 2024

Get a first look at The Lehman Trilogy, the 2022 Tony Award winner for Best Play as it makes its highly anticipated Philadelphia premiere March 13 at Arden Theatre Company. Check out the video!...


Sutton Foster, Wynton Marsalis & More Set for Caramoor 2024 Summer Season PhotoSutton Foster, Wynton Marsalis & More Set for Caramoor 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 05, 2024

Caramoor has unveiled its summer 2024 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets. ...





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