Kleenex Girl Wonder Reissue 'Ponyoak' 20th Anniversary Edition
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 21, 2020 Kleenex Girl Wonder was formed in the Spring of 1994 in Downers Grove, IL....
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL To Open At Ogunquit Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - August 27, 2019 It's time to grab your best gal pals and head to Ogunquit Playhouse for the hilarious musical comedy Menopause The Musical®, on stage September 4 through September 14. A raucous celebration of womanhood created by Jeanie Linders and inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical...
BWW Interview: Jos Vantyler Talks THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Rona Kelly - November 16, 2018 Playing the Wicked Witch of the West, actor Jos Vantyler shares the challenges of taking on such well-known roles, the joys of performing villains, and what audiences can expect from the show....
Oren Safdie's Latest Architecture Play COLOR BLIND Gets First Public Reading
by Stephi Wild - March 17, 2019 Oren Safdie, a nationally celebrated playwright of contemporary architecture culture, will present a read-through of his new play entitled 'Color Blind.' This play satirizes the racial politics of a fictional jury assembled to select a winning design for the Smithsonian's recently built National Mus...
Smuin Brings Etta James, Rodin & More To Carmel & Mountain View
by A.A. Cristi - December 07, 2018 Smuin continues its 25th anniversary season with Dance Series 01, a dazzling program that pushes the boundaries of contemporary ballet. Acclaimed dancemaker Trey McIntyre returns to Smuin with Blue Until June, a thrilling tribute to Etta James. Continuing Smuin's long-time dedication to fostering ne...
Making Moonshine With Prairie Ronde Rice in Louisiana
by Marina Kennedy - September 19, 2018 The fruits of a partnership between James Rice Farms and Seven Three Distilling Co. are now available for sampling. The New Orleans distillery and the St. Landry Parish artisan rice grower teamed up to create the distillery's recently released Marigny Moonshine - an unaged Louisiana white whiske...
BWW Review: FORK ACAPELLA GROUP'S CHAPTER ONE: THE END at Swedish Theatre Of Helsinki
by Rosanna Liuski - November 21, 2019 This was my first time seeing and most of all hearing the FORK acapella group. They started in 1996, so after 22 years of touring they have decided to call it quits. The show had the atmosphere of a funeral in terms of clothing and lighting, but later on after the intermission it rose to celebration...
Smuin's DANCE SERIES 1 Features Johnny Cash And Brubeck Ballets, More
by A.A. Cristi - September 30, 2019 Smuin Contemporary Ballet launches its 26th season with Dance Series 1, a fall program featuring three extraordinary works by established and rising choreographers. The music of country icon Johnny Cash comes alive in The Man in Black, an acclaimed work for three men and a woman, danced in cowboy bo...
A NUMBER / 'NIGHT MOTHER Open With The Seeing Place
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2019 The Seeing Place Theater, known for intense & intimate ensemble work, continues its 9th Season with two compelling short plays in one evening of theater: A NUMBER by Caryl Churchill is a beguiling hour-long psychological thriller that blends the controversial topic of cloning with a stunning portrai...
Penny Marshall Tribute Airs Sunday on MeTV Network
by Tori Hartshorn - December 18, 2018 MeTV Network pays tribute to the career and comedy of beloved actress and director Penny Marshall with a special presentation of Laverne & Shirley episodes airing on MeTV this Sunday, December 23, beginning at 2:00pm ET/PT through 6:00pm ET/PT....
Smuin Brings Etta James, Rodin & More To Carmel & Mountain View
by A.A. Cristi - December 07, 2018 Smuin continues its 25th anniversary season with Dance Series 01, a dazzling program that pushes the boundaries of contemporary ballet. Acclaimed dancemaker Trey McIntyre returns to Smuin with Blue Until June, a thrilling tribute to Etta James. Continuing Smuin's long-time dedication to fostering ne...
Surfboards, Dancing Trees, and Elvis Return in Smuin's THE CHRISTMAS BALLET
by Julie Musbach - October 16, 2018 Smuin kicks off the holidays with the return of The Christmas Ballet, the beloved Bay Area tradition featuring two acts packed to the brim with both flawless classical ballet and red-hot contemporary numbers....
A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD Comes to Pear Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 28, 2018 LA Stage Alliance Nominated Actress and New Times Winner, Best Actress Susan Claassen stars in the Bay Area premiere of "A Conversation With Edith Head" at Pear Theatre from December 7 through 16. The internationally acclaimed show, based on EDITH HEAD'S HOLLYWOOD by Edith Head and Paddy Calistro, i...
Photo Flash: Maltz Jupiter Theatre Presents CHICAGO
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2020 Take a journey to Jazz-age Chicago for a little razzle dazzle with a sizzling all- new production of the revered American musical Chicago! ...
The Temptations & The Four Tops Head to Majestic Theatre
by Julie Musbach - August 26, 2019 Motown legends The Temptations & The Four Tops return to bring the funk to the Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.) in San Antonio, TX on October 3, 2019 at 7:30PM. Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 30 at 10AM. ...
Barbara Minkus Brings Her One-Woman Show 18 MINUTES OF FAME to The Pico Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2019 Join Broadway, film and television star Barbara Minkus (www.barbaraminkus.com) as she shares an intimate show of personal moments, funny and poignant songs and her remarkable stories working with luminaries like Danny Kaye, Merv Griffin, Jerry Lewis, and Charlotte Rae....
The Seeing Place Previews A NUMBER/'NIGHT MOTHER Starting January 5
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2019 The Seeing Place Theater, known for intense & intimate ensemble work, continues its 9th Season with two compelling short plays in one evening of theater: A NUMBER by Caryl Churchill is a beguiling hour-long psychological thriller that blends the controversial topic of cloning with a stunning portrai...
The Seeing Place Announces World Premiere Adaptation Of ANIMAL FARM
by Stephi Wild - December 22, 2019 To kick off its landmark 10th Season, The Seeing Place announces its world premiere adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian novel, ANIMAL FARM. This play is being performed by an ensemble of just four actors, which results in a fast-paced, tightly drawn interpretation of this timely story. This adap...
Yuja Wang Debuts John Adams's 'Devilish' Piano Concerto
by Stephi Wild - February 08, 2019 Pianist Yuja Wang, Gustavo Dudamel, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic form a formidable all-star team to premiere John Adams's latest piano concerto, Must the Devil Have All the Good Tunes? After the world premiere on March 7, the orchestra and pianist take the new work on tour to Asia and Europe, as...
INDEPENDENCE Comes to Theatre West
by Stephi Wild - December 31, 2018 Independence, The True Story of Dr. Mary Walker is solo show written and directed by Lloyd J. Schwartz, starring Kathie Barnes. and presented by Theatre West....
THE WIZ Librettist William F. Brown Passes Away Age 91
by Julie Musbach - June 24, 2019 William F. Brown, the Tony-nominated American writer who is best known for his libretto to the long-running Broadway musical The Wiz, died on June 23 in Westport, CT, according to his longtime wife and collaborator, Tina Tippit. He was 91....
BWW Review: Cirque du Soleil's Artistically Explosive VOLTA Celebrates Freedom as the Ultimate Achievement
by Shari Barrett - January 23, 2020 Energetic, urban and contemporary, Cirque du Soleil's VOLTA, written and directed by Bastien Alexandre, with Jean Guibert as the director of creation, is a captivating voyage of discovery that showcases never-before-seen under the Big Top acrobatics in a visually striking world. Driven by a stirring...
Leonard Bernstein's MASS, Led By Tony-Winner Paulo Szot, To Be Taped For National TV At Ravinia Festival
by A.A. Cristi - July 18, 2019 Leonard Bernstein's massive musical Mass, led by Tony Award-winner Paulo Szot, will be taped for a national television special to air in 2020....
HBO Ralph Lauren Documentary VERY RALPH Debuts Nov. 12
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 22, 2019 VERY RALPH, the first documentary portrait of fashion icon Ralph Lauren, debuts TUESDAY, NOV. 12 (9:00-10:50 p.m.), exclusively on HBO. The feature-length film reveals the man behind the icon and the creation of one of the most successful brands in fashion history. VERY RALPH is directed and produce...
The First Documentary Portrait of Ralph Lauren to Debut November 12 on HBO
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 25, 2019 VERY RALPH, the first documentary portrait of fashion icon Ralph Lauren, debuts TUESDAY, NOV. 12, exclusively on HBO. The feature-length film reveals the man behind the icon and the creation of one of the most successful brands in fashion history. VERY RALPH is directed and produced by award-winning... |