Leslie Uggams to Receive Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree from UConn
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2015 Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams will receive an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, Storrs on Saturday, May 9 during the school's 2015 commencement ceremonies....
Rehearsals Kick Off For Lincoln Center Theater's THE OLDEST BOY
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2014 Rehearsals are currently underway for Lincoln Center Theater's production of of Sarah Ruhl's new play THE OLDEST BOY. The play, directed by Rebecca Taichman, will begin previews Thursday, October 9 and open on Monday, November 3 in the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street)....
A RAISIN IN THE SUN Wins 2014 Tony for Best Revival of a Play
by BWW Special Coverage - June 08, 2014 A RAISIN IN THE SUN has won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. Set on Chicago's South Side, A Raisin in the Sun revolved around the divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee (Denzel Washington), his wife Ruth (Sophie Okonedo), his sist...
Teatro Paraguas to Present LOVE'S LONELY HIGHWAY, Begin. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2013 Love's Lonely Highway, written by acclaimed Latina Playwright Patricia Crespin and directed by Maggz Gallegos, will play Teatro Paraguas Studio, 3205 Calle Marie, beginning tonight, Friday 7/5 & Saturday 7/6 at 8pm; Sunday 7/7 at 2pm. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 seniors an students, $8 ch...
'The Promiscuous Puppeteer' by Author Walter B. Biondi Releases Internationally
by Christina Mancuso - August 15, 2014 'The Promiscuous Puppeteer' - Tate Publishing, LLC, and author Walter B. Biondi announced on August 12, 2014 the national and international release of the bestselling author's newest suspense novel 'The Promiscuous Puppeteer.' Praising reviews have already appeared on noted book review website 'Good...
Teatro Paraguas to Stage Reading of LOVE'S LONELY HIGHWAY, 7/14
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2013 Teatro Paraguas presents a staged reading of New Mexico playwright Patricia Crespin's new play Love's Lonely Highway by Patricia Crespin, a new play about Viet Nam vets, directed by Argos MacCallum, on Sunday, July 14 at 6:00 pm in the Teatro Paraguas Studio, 3205 Calle Marie....
First Look At Kathleen Turner In Rehearsal For BAKERSFIELD MIST
by Pat Cerasaro - April 12, 2014 Internationally recognized stage and screen star Kathleen Turner headlines the new West End production of BAKERSFIELD MIST and a first look at the acclaimed actress in rehearsal is now available to view....
Photo Flash: Leslie Uggams Receives Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts at UConn
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015 Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams received an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, Storrs on Saturday, May 9 during the School's 2015 commencement ceremonies. Dr. Uggams then delivered the commencement address to the gr...
Poster Unveiled For Kathleen Turner In BAKERSFIELD MIST
by Pat Cerasaro - January 27, 2014 The first poster for internationally recognized stage and screen star Kathleen Turner in the new West End production of BAKERSFIELD MIST is now available to view....
Shirley Prendergast Receives USITT 2014 Distinguished Achievement in Lighting Design Award
by Tyler Peterson - March 28, 2014 Trail-blazing lighting designer Shirley Prendergast accepted the 2014 Distinguished Achievement Award in Lighting Design at USITT's 54th Annual Conference & Stage Expo on Thursday....
STAGE TUBE: See Dr. Leslie Uggams' Full Speech at UConn's Graduation
by Stage Tube - May 29, 2015 Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams received an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, Storrs on Saturday, May 9 during the School's 2015 commencement ceremonies. Dr. Uggams then delivered the commencement address to the gr...
See Psychological Thriller TORTURE ROOM on Halloween
by Movies News Desk - October 30, 2014 This Halloween season is marked by the re-release of “Torture Room,” a thriller drawn from what is possible in America during the modern age of fear of terrorism, suspicion, and far reaching government powers....
NBC Announces Casting Call for Role of 'Dorothy' in THE WIZ LIVE
by Caryn Robbins - May 28, 2015 NBC is having an open casting call for the lead role of Dorothy in the network's upcoming holiday special “The Wiz Live!,” set for Thursday, Dec. 3....
Kierra Sheard to Launch Clothing Line Eleven60 Website Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2015 On Saturday, June 20, 2015, GRAMMY nominated, Stellar Award-winning recording artist, television star and clothing designer, Kierra Sheard, will launch the website for her new clothing line, Eleven60....
Photo Flash: Leslie Uggams Receives Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts at UConn
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015 Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams received an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, Storrs on Saturday, May 9 during the School's 2015 commencement ceremonies. Dr. Uggams then delivered the commencement address to the gr...
BWW Previews: Music City Theatre Company's VAGINA MONOLOGUES
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 06, 2015 Bradley Moore and Elizabeth Turner direct a cast of Nashville actresses in The Vagina Monologues next week. Among the actresses featured in the cast are Susan Adkins, Heather Vaughn Alexander, McKenna Driver, Lisa Fults, Savannah Hall, Jessica Hausberger, Aubrey Iwan, Karen Kirby, Amie Lara, Julia N...
Burton Cummings to Play Orleans Showroom. 5/9-10
by Tyler Peterson - April 08, 2015 Renowned musician and songwriter Burton Cummings will return to perform his timeless hits at The Orleans Showroom on May 9 and 10....
Canadian Rock n' Roll Legend Randy Bachman Plays The Concert Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2015 ?Canadian rock n' roll legend Randy Bachman, joined by a powerhouse rhythm section of Anna Ruddick on bass and Dale Anne Brendan on drums, will perform in New York City tonight, April 25 at the Concert Hall at New York Society for Ethical Culture....
Focus Features Acquires Supernatural Thriller THE FOREST
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2014 Focus Features announced today that it has acquired North American distribution rights to Lava Bear Films and Phantom Four's The Forest....
Kathleen Turner In Rehearsal For BAKERSFIELD MIST
by Pat Cerasaro - April 26, 2014 Internationally recognized stage and screen star Kathleen Turner headlines the new West End production of BAKERSFIELD MIST and a sneak peek at the acclaimed actress in rehearsal is now available to view....
Lincoln Center Theater's THE OLDEST BOY Begins Performances Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2014 Lincoln Center Theater's production of of Sarah Ruhl's new play The Oldest Boy, directed by Rebecca Taichman, begins previews tonight, October 9 and open on Monday, November 3 in the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street)....
Lincoln Center Theater's THE OLDEST BOY, Starring Celia Keenan-Bolger and More, Opens Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2014 Lincoln Center Theater's production of of Sarah Ruhl's new play The Oldest Boy, directed by Rebecca Taichman, opens tonight, November 3 in the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street)....
Disko Praphanchith's COURAGE Receives Honorable Mention at 2013 Hollywood Book Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2013 Attracting attention from a sophisticated and experienced west coast audience is no easy task. But first-time author Disko Praphanchith is taking home an Honorable Mention from the Hollywood Book Festival for his book Courage: A Story of Love and Friendship (CreateSpace)....
VIDEO: First Look - A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Anika Noni Rose Talks Denzel & More on Next 'Katie'
by Caryn Robbins - June 05, 2014 On Friday's 'Katie,' Tony-nominated actress Anika Noni Rose stops by to talk about her career and shares behind-the-scenes stories of working with the cast of 'A Raisin In The Sun.'...
PlayMakers Rep Stages TROUBLE IN MIND, Now thru 2/8
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2015 PlayMakers Repertory Company continues its Mainstage Season tonight, Jan. 21-Feb. 8 with a scathingly funny backstage drama, 'Trouble in Mind,' by Alice Childress. PlayMakers is the professional theater in residence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.... |