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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

Broadway Aimed HIPPEST TRIP — THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL & More Set for A.C.T. 2023/24 Se Photo Broadway Aimed HIPPEST TRIP — THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL & More Set for A.C.T. 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 21, 2023

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has announced the productions that will make up the company’s 2023/24 season. See the lineup, and learn how to purchase tickets!...


EgoPo Classic Theater Announces Cast of LYDIE BREEZE TRILOGY Photo EgoPo Classic Theater Announces Cast of LYDIE BREEZE TRILOGY
by Julie Musbach - August 07, 2017

EgoPo Classic Theater celebrates its 25th Anniversary with the 2017-18 John Guare Festival. As the centerpiece of the season, the company is presenting the world premiere of Guare's Lydie Breeze Trilogy. This three-part American epic can be experienced in three ways: as a three-part series spread ov...


Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at the Gillian Lynne Theatre Photo Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Stephi Wild - February 09, 2023

Last night was the official opening night of the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions' The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet, as well as the post-show party at The Londoner hotel!...


Book Now For THE LEHMAN TRILOGY In The West End Photo Book Now For THE LEHMAN TRILOGY In The West End
by Marianka Swain - November 02, 2018

Following a sold-out run at the National Theatre, the NT and Neal Street Productions' critically acclaimed production of The Lehman Trilogy transfers to the Piccadilly Theatre in London's West End for 12 weeks only. Book tickets here!...


THE LEHMAN TRILOGY's Simon Russell Beale Wins 2022 Tony Award for Best Performance by Photo THE LEHMAN TRILOGY's Simon Russell Beale Wins 2022 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
by Team BWW - June 12, 2022

Simon Russell Beale has won the 2022 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for THE LEHMAN TRILOGY....


Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Center Theatre Group/Ahmans Photo Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 07, 2022

The Los Angeles engagement of 'The Lehman Trilogy' opened Sunday, March 6 at 7 p.m. at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre. 'The Lehman Trilogy,' comes to Los Angeles direct from a run on Broadway and follows runs at London's National Theatre, the Park Avenue Armory, and in London's West End. Th...


Springer Opera House Postpones THE COLOR PURPLE To June 2022 Photo Springer Opera House Postpones THE COLOR PURPLE To June 2022
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2022

Two weeks before starting rehearsals for its big spring musical, the Springer Opera House has decided to postpone the opening of its Tony Award-winning production of The Color Purple until June. ...


Photos: First Look At The Cast of ANGELS IN AMERICA At Arena Stage Photo Photos: First Look At The Cast of ANGELS IN AMERICA At Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - March 17, 2023

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has announced the cast and creative team of its upcoming production of Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches, which will run March 24 April 23, 2023, in the iconic in-the-round Fichandler Stage. See first look photos of the cast. ...


World Premiere of Broadway-Bound SOUL TRAIN, Christopher Chen World Premiere & More A Photo World Premiere of Broadway-Bound SOUL TRAIN, Christopher Chen World Premiere & More Announced for A.C.T. Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 02, 2021

American Conservatory Theater announced an updated lineup and performance schedule that will comprise the theater organization’s upcoming season. A.C.T. will present María Irene Fornés's landmark immersive play, Fefu and Her Friends, replacing the previously-announced William Shakespeare's The Wint...


Chance Theater Announces 21st Anniversary Season Photo Chance Theater Announces 21st Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - November 05, 2018

Chance Theater is thrilled to announce its 21st Anniversary Season, which will be the fifth to employ both stages in its home at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Next year will feature eight fully-staged productions....


Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE LEHMAN TRILOGY in the West End Photo Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE LEHMAN TRILOGY in the West End
by Stephi Wild - January 03, 2023

Rehearsal images have been released for the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy which begins a limited 17-week run at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 24 January. ...


Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre Presents THE ORPHANS' CYCLE Photo Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre Presents THE ORPHANS' CYCLE
by Stephi Wild - October 25, 2018

Rarely produced in its entirety, the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre (MET) will present all three plays in Horton Foote's epic The Orphans' Cycle beginning October 27 and running in repertory through November 18, 2018. This massive production utilizes 30 veteran performers from across the Metro KC are...


National Theatre Announces its May-September 2018 Season Photo National Theatre Announces its May-September 2018 Season
by Stephi Wild - April 19, 2018

The National Theatre has announced its May-September 2018 season....


THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Opens In The West End Photo THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Opens In The West End
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2019

Following sold-out runs at the National Theatre and in New York at the Park Avenue Armory, the NT and Neal Street Productions' critically acclaimed production of The Lehman Trilogy arrives in the West End, opening for a limited 16-week run this Saturday....


HADESTOWN, THE PROM, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and More Set For the Ahmanson's 2020-21 S Photo HADESTOWN, THE PROM, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and More Set For the Ahmanson's 2020-21 Season
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2020

Center Theatre Group has announced its 54th season at the Ahmanson Theatre, which features Hadestown, Dear Evan Hansen, The Prom, To Kill a Mockingbird, and more!...


COT's Epic MOBY DICK Sets Sail April 25 Photo COT's Epic MOBY DICK Sets Sail April 25
by A.A. Cristi - April 15, 2019

Chicago Opera Theater (COT) caps its 2018/2019 season with the Chicago premiere of "Moby-Dick," an epic adaptation of Herman Melville's 1851 classic "Moby-Dick; or, The Whale" at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance (205 E. Randolph Street) Thursday, April 25 and Sunday, April 28....


THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Officially Opens on Broadway Tonight; Meet the Cast! Photo THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Officially Opens on Broadway Tonight; Meet the Cast!
by Stephi Wild - October 14, 2021

The Lehman Trilogy officially opens on Broadway October 14, at the Nederlander Theatre. Meet the cast and learn more about who is starring in the play here!...


University of Chicago Laboratory Schools announce 9-month educational program based o Photo University of Chicago Laboratory Schools announce 9-month educational program based on the 'American Epic' films, music and book
by Robert Diamond - October 11, 2017

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4th Wall Theatre Company Announces Titles For Its Ninth Season Photo 4th Wall Theatre Company Announces Titles For Its Ninth Season
by Julie Musbach - April 01, 2019

4th Wall Theatre Company announces its 2019-2020 Season. For 4th Wall's Ninth Season, Co-Artistic Directors Kim Tobin-Lehl and Philip Lehl are sharing a season of American classics and electrifying Houston premieres. "It's a season that explores family, racism, illness, lost love, and ultimately wha...


Which Broadway Shows Are Back This Fall/Winter? Photo Which Broadway Shows Are Back This Fall/Winter?
by Team BWW - May 15, 2021

The sun will come out tomorrow. That's because after over a year of waiting, New York officials have at last spread word that Broadway is indeed back. Which shows will return when? BroadwayWorld has gathered all of the latest news on the return of live theatre. Check back regularly for updates!...


A.C.T. Welcomes Bay Area Back To Live, In-Person Theater With $5 Tickets To FREESTYLE Photo A.C.T. Welcomes Bay Area Back To Live, In-Person Theater With $5 Tickets To FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME!
by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2021

Tony Award winner and American Conservatory Theater Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and Executive Director Jennifer Bielstein announced today that single tickets for A.C.T.'s upcoming productions of Freestyle Love Supreme, Fefu and Her Friends, and The Lehman Trilogy are now on sale. ...


HADESTOWN, THE PROM, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and More Set For the Ahmanson's 2020-21 S Photo HADESTOWN, THE PROM, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and More Set For the Ahmanson's 2020-21 Season
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2020

Center Theatre Group has announced its 54th season at the Ahmanson Theatre, which features Hadestown, Dear Evan Hansen, The Prom, To Kill a Mockingbird, and more!...


Review Roundup: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Opens on Broadway Photo Review Roundup: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Opens on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - October 14, 2021

The Lehman Trilogy officially opened on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre. The play comes to Broadway after acclaimed, sold-out runs at London's National Theatre, the Park Avenue Armory, and in London’s West End. Check out all the reviews!...


Cast Announced For ANGELS IN AMERICA at Arena Stage Photo Cast Announced For ANGELS IN AMERICA at Arena Stage
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2023

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announced the cast and creative team of its upcoming production of Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches, which will run March 24 – April 23, 2023, in the iconic in-the-round Fichandler Stage....


Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at the Gillian Lynne Theatre Photo Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Stephi Wild - February 09, 2023

Last night was the official opening night of the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions' The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet, as well as the post-show party at The Londoner hotel!...






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