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BWW Reviews: GODSPELL at Westchester Broadway Theatre
by Kathryn Kitt - July 15, 2015

Even before the first act of Godspell began, the energy was palpable in the room. I do not think I have seen a more packed audience at Westchester Broadway Theatre in quite a while; especially since most of the shows presented there are more conventional....


Guitarist Supernova JOE SATRIANI Launches 15th Solo Album 7/24
by Caryn Robbins - July 15, 2015

Legendary guitarist, JOE SATRIANI, is gearing up for the release of his 15th solo studio album, Shockwave Supernova, on Friday, July 24th....


BWW Blog: DSOA's SHREK: THE MUSICAL by Justin Rubenstein and Megan Rosenblum
by Guest Blogger: DSOA's SHREK - February 24, 2016

My name is Justin Rubenstein, and I am a first year Junior at Dreyfoos School of the Arts. I am fortunate enough to be a part of the spring production of Shrek: the Musical, which has been nothing short of a magical experience. In Shrek, I play the characters Papa Shrek, a Duloc Guard, and a Knight....


Jon Bernthal Joins Cast of Marvel's DAREDEVIL on Netflix
by Tyler Peterson - June 09, 2015

According to Variety, Jon Bernthal (THE WALKING DEAD) has signed on for the second season of Marvel's DAREDEVIL on Netflix....


Italian Crooner Seeks to Reinvent Himself with Kickstarter Campaign
by Caryn Robbins - March 24, 2014

After a seven-year hiatus, international recording star and Italian crooner-turned-jazz-singer Gino Federici – now known as Don Gino – has reinvented himself....


BWW Review: A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM World Premiere Recording
by Jenny Ell - November 02, 2015

William Shakespeare's plays have had many reincarnations over the years but none quite like this one. Broadway Records have produced the world premiere recording of A ROCKIN' Midsummer Night's Dream by New Arts: Newtown Musicals which is a summer program by the 12.14 Foundation, a memorial to the tr...


Photo Flash: Netflix Unveils Key Art for Marvel's DAREDEVIL!
by Tyler Peterson - February 26, 2015

Season one of MARVEL'S DAREDEVIL will premiere with thirteen (13) one-hour episodes on April 10, 2015 at 12:01 AM PT in all territories where Netflix is available. Today, the streaming service has revealed the first official poster for the series - check it out below!...


Netflix Reveals Key Art for Upcoming Series MARVEL'S DAREDEVIL
by Caryn Robbins - February 27, 2015

Netflix has revealed a first look at key for Season one of MARVEL'S DAREDEVIL, premiering with thirteen one-hour episodes on April 10, 2015 at 12:01 AM PT in all territories where Netflix is available....


EDINBURGH 2016: BWW Q&A - Reverend Raccoon
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 04, 2016

BWW speaks to writer Jeremy Fletcher about his 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show The Life and Crimes of Reverend Raccoon....


Depot Players Open A HIGHER PLACE IN HEAVEN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2014

The Wetumpka Depot Players will celebrate 'family' this fall, both on and off stage, with Pamela Parker's play A Higher Place in Heaven. Directed by Kim Mason, the compelling story centers on unlikely friendships and family secrets. The prequel to Depot audience favorite, Second Samuel, the play te...


True Story of Dog's Life With People Chronicled in ORBIT
by Christina Mancuso - June 01, 2016

Orbit was a Great Pyrenees that touched many people all over the world. He was born in a log cabin in the Ozarks and was adopted by a self-sufficient community. Within the community, he adopted flutist Bettine and her husband, Peter, and their property became his kingdom. His life was filled with ha...


US & Wattpad to Debut DIG Prequel
by Tyler Peterson - July 23, 2014

In a first of its kind collaboration, USA Network and Wattpad, the world's largest social community of readers and writers, announced a partnership to release the prequel to the much-anticipated event series DIG. Premiering this fall, DIG is created and executive produced by Tim Kring ('Heroes') and...


Debut Novel THE HYPOCRITES is Released
by Christina Mancuso - March 25, 2014

Small towns usually hold the biggest secrets. Behind the friendly smiles and the well-kept lawns of Hempstead, Kansas is a large cannabis underground. 'The Hypocrites: A Novel in Short Stories' by Mara K. Eton exposes the gritty inner workings of the town's secret cannabis operations by compiling th...


VIDEO: Watch Newest DAREDEVIL Teaser!
by Sally Henry Fuller - March 28, 2015

Season one of MARVEL'S DAREDEVIL will premiere with thirteen (13) one-hour episodes on April 10, 2015 at 12:01 AM PT in all territories where Netflix is available. Check out the newest teaser below!...


VIDEO: Netflix Releases First Official Trailer for Marvel's DAREDEVIL
by Caryn Robbins - March 10, 2015

It's time to let the devil out. Marvel's Daredevil is here to clean up the streets of Hell's Kitchen, New York. Lawyer by day, street-level hero by night, Matt Murdock is on a mission to make his city a better place against an underground terror within the city....


BWW Recap: Entering the 'Haunted House' Brings New Questions on SCREAM QUEENS
by Gunnar Larson - October 06, 2015

SCREAM QUEENS has always been a horror-comedy, but the first few episodes definitely eschewed the comedy in favor of campy horror. This week, however, the show embraces the comedy and brings forth some of the most biting satire on TV. In its fourth episode, SCREAM QUEENS begins its three week Hallow...


S. A. Swisher and James W. Morgan Jr. Pen THE ADVENTURES OF HAROLD AND HIS MAMA
by Christina Mancuso - April 18, 2016

S. A. Swisher and James W. Morgan Jr. have completed their new book 'The Adventures Of Harold And His Mama': an exciting adventure that will leave readers in love with Harold....


Animated Hit MINIONS Crosses $1 Billion Milestone at Worldwide Box Office
by Caryn Robbins - August 28, 2015

Universal-Illumination Entertainment's hit animated film MINIONS has crossed the $1 billion milestone at the global box office....


Kenny Johnson Returns to BATES MOTEL as Series Regular
by Courtnie Mele - July 26, 2014

According to Entertainment Weekly, it was announced at Comic-Con on Friday that Caleb, played by Kenny Johnson, will be returning to Bates Motel as a series regular. Norma revealed in the last season that Caleb is her estranged brother who raped and impregnated her with Dylan. While he only appeared...


ALLEGIANCE Stars George Takei, Lea Salonga and More Set for THEATER TALK This Friday
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2015

An all-new THEATER TALK presents the compelling backstory of a dramatic new Broadway musical - one that seemingly defies musical treatment. Talking about the show ALLEGIANCE - the story of a Japanese-American family's internment by the U.S. government during World War II, as well as the show's six-a...


BWW Reviews: SOMEWHERE UNDER THE RAINBOW - THE LIZA MINNELLI STORY, Leicester Square Theatre, May 12 2014
by Gary Naylor - May 13, 2014

Gary Naylor sees Sharon Sexton's fabulous performance that brought Liza Minnelli to London in spirit, if not in person, after her cancellation of a summer tour. Well worth spending some of the refund at the Landor Theatre....


VIDEO: First Trailer for DESPICABLE ME Spinoff MINIONS
by Movies News Desk - November 03, 2014

Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's MINIONS just released its first trailer. The movie will hit the big screen on July 10, 2015. Check it out below!...


BWW Recap: SCREAM QUEENS Reveals 'The Final Girl(s)'
by Gunnar Larson - December 08, 2015

SCREAM QUEENS, since its inception, has been a satire of college Greek life, a system that breeds hateful, self-obsessed people. Every few weeks in the news there's a story of a fraternity throwing a racist party, or spitting on veterans, or leaked sorority emails. Chanel and her cronies have been r...


VIDEO: Watch All-New TV Spot for MARVEL'S DAREDEVIL, Coming to Netflix
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2015

Witness the rise of the first Defender in MARVEL'S DAREDEVIL in the all-new TV spot below! Season one of MARVEL'S DAREDEVIL will premiere with thirteen (13) one-hour episodes on April 10, 2015...


BWW Review: CLOCKS 1888: THE GREENER, Hackney Empire, April 20 2016
by Gary Naylor - April 21, 2016

Gary Naylor sees an occasionally brilliant, occasionally confused new opera about life lived against the clock in the 19th century East End of London....






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