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Set amid the sexual revolution and the rise of second-wave feminism, American Woman follows Bonnie, an unconventional mother struggling to raise her two daughters after leaving her husband. She and her two best friends, Kathleen and Diana, each will discover their own brand of independence in a world reluctant to give it.

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TLC's WHAT NOT TO WEAR to Return 5/29
by Caryn Robbins - May 01, 2012

TLC plans to make over Tuesday nights with two fashion-filled premieres on May 29. First at 9pm ET/PT, WHAT NOT TO WEAR returns with 13 brand-new episodes and a premiere episode like no other....


Fictional Novel Tells Story of THE ODYSSEY OF ART O'HARA
by Christina Mancuso - May 13, 2013

It is July of 1945, and the American war with Japan is nearing its earthshaking finale. Meanwhile the fighting continues, and the USS Atwood is attacked by Japanese torpedoes. Hundreds die at once while hundreds more abandon ship. Awaiting a rescue which might never come, the men in the water are le...


VIDEO: Hunter Hayes, Luke Bryan & More Perform at CMT MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - June 06, 2013

Below, check out exciting performances from last night's 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS including Jason Aldean 's 'Night Train,' Florida Georgia Line's 'Cruise (remix)', Little Big Town's 'The Chain', Lady Antebellum's 'Goodbye Town', Luke Bryan's, 'Crash My Party' and Hunter Hayes', 'I Want Crazy.'...


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...


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 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....


Chicago Sinfonietta's 25th Anniversary Season Continues MLK Weekend with Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Kelsey Denette - January 03, 2013

Chicago Sinfonietta continues its milestone 25th Anniversary Season with its Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., celebrating the universal lessons of Dr. King with music from the American South to the African plains. Before 2013's special guest - Grammy Award-winning bass-baritone Eric Ow...


National Black Touring Circuit Play Festival Presents ZORA NEALE HURSTON, 2/10-12
by Kelsey Denette - February 07, 2012

The National Black Touring Circuit's Black History Month Play Festival will present "Zora Neal Hurston," written by Laurence Holder, starring Kim Brockington and directed by Wynn Handman from February 10 - 12 at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 43rd Street....


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....


National Black Touring Circuit Play Festival Presents ZORA NEALE HURSTON, 2/10-12
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2012

The National Black Touring Circuit's Black History Month Play Festival will present "Zora Neal Hurston," written by Laurence Holder, starring Kim Brockington and directed by Wynn Handman from February 10 - 12 at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 43rd Street....


National Black Touring Circuit Play Festival Presents ZORA NEALE HURSTON, 2/10-12
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2012

The National Black Touring Circuit's Black History Month Play Festival will present "Zora Neal Hurston," written by Laurence Holder, starring Kim Brockington and directed by Wynn Handman from February 10 - 12 at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 43rd Street....


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....


National Black Touring Circuit Play Festival Presents ZORA NEALE HURSTON, 2/10-12
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2012

The National Black Touring Circuit's Black History Month Play Festival will present "Zora Neal Hurston," written by Laurence Holder, starring Kim Brockington and directed by Wynn Handman from February 10 - 12 at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 43rd Street....


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....


Remembering the Stars Who Passed in 2012
by Caryn Robbins - December 28, 2012

2012 saw the death of some of the most beloved actors, musicians, comedians, writers and true heros. From Whitney Houston to Dick Clark to Larry Hagman, People.com compiled a look back at the celebrities who passed this year. Click here to check it out....


Saycon Sengbloh at Perform at Splash's Curtain Call 11/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 18, 2011

Splash's Musical Mondays is set to present a very special edition of 'Curtain Call' with Broadway star Saycon Sengbloh....


Remembering the Stars Who Passed in 2012
by Caryn Robbins - December 28, 2012

2012 saw the death of some of the most beloved actors, musicians, comedians, writers and true heros. From Whitney Houston to Dick Clark to Larry Hagman, People.com compiled a look back at the celebrities who passed this year. Click here to check it out....


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)....


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....


New Web Series, FINDING MY OBAMA, Launches Online
by Tyler Peterson - November 12, 2012

In a time where web-series are becoming increasingly more popular, Finding My Obama is a perfect fit. Timely, interesting, and relevant, the show follows Nef (Nefetari Spencer), a single African American woman eager to find her perfect man. ...


Vox Theater to Premiere THE RELUCTANT LESBIAN at FringeNYC, 8/10-19
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2012

In a theater season dominated by color blind casting controversies, The Reluctant Lesbian, premiering at the 2012 New York International Fringe Festival and produced by Vox Theater, has embraced the challenges that race can create in developing new plays. Performances begin at the Cherry Lane Studio...


Chicago Sinfonietta MLK Musical Celebration, 1/21-22
by Kelsey Denette - December 06, 2012

Chicago Sinfonietta continues its milestone 25th Anniversary Season with its Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., celebrating the universal lessons of Dr. King with music from the American South to the African plains. Before 2013's special guest - Grammy Award®-winning bass-baritone Eric O...


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.'...


Goodman Theatre Adds Performance Of RACE 2/19
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012

Goodman Theatre has added performances of Race by David Mamet, directed by Resident Director Chuck Smith....






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