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Circus Oz Collaborates with the Best Rock Band in the World Photo Circus Oz Collaborates with the Best Rock Band in the World
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2017

Artistic Director Rob Tannion is creating an original circus rock opera with Berlin's Prince and Princess of art rock and Europop, Otto & Astrid from the band Die Roten Punkte, featuring the evocative physicality of Circus Oz acrobats....


Join THE LITTLE HOURS' Aubrey Plaza, Dave Franco & Jeff Baena for Live Reading of THE DECAMERON in NYC
by Movies News Desk - June 23, 2017

Hear ye, hear ye! On June 28th, Aubrey Plaza, Dave Franco and writer/director Jeff Baena will perform a live reading of stories from Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron tied to the June 30th release of their film THE LITTLE HOURS....


Broadway Backstory Release Two HAMILTON Season Premiere Episodes Photo Broadway Backstory Release Two HAMILTON Season Premiere Episodes
by Theater People Podcast - September 21, 2017

The first two episodes of season 2 cover the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning musical HAMILTON. The episodes feature interviews with Lin-Manuel Miranda, director Thomas Kail, Producers Jeffrey Seller and Oskar Eustis, actors Phillipa Soo, Renee Elise Goldsberry, and Ariana DeBose, and other members o...


BWW Review: CHEF Opens Season at Upstream With All the Right Ingredients Photo BWW Review: CHEF Opens Season at Upstream With All the Right Ingredients
by Tanya Seale - October 15, 2018

Chef, a play by UK/Egyptian playwright Sabrina Mahfouz and winner of the 2014 Fringe First Award at the Edinburgh Festival, made its U.S. premier at Upstream Theatre, opening the 2018-19 season. Linda Kennedy starred in this one-woman show, directed by renowned Swiss director Marianne de Pury....


Bravo to Premiere DIRTY JOHN Starring Connie Britton and Eric Bana Photo Bravo to Premiere DIRTY JOHN Starring Connie Britton and Eric Bana
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 09, 2018

Bravo Media's seductive scripted anthology 'Dirty John,' starring Connie Britton and Eric Bana, premieres on Sunday, November 25 at 10pm ET/PT. Based on the articles and breakout true crime podcast with over 30 million downloads from Los Angeles Times reporter Christopher Goffard, the series tells t...


Post-Performance Talkbacks Scheduled for Square One's BECOMING DR. RUTH
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2017

Director Tom Holehan and actor Alice McMahon, who plays Dr. Ruth Westheimer in Square One Theatre's current production of Becoming Dr. Ruth, will participate in Post-Performance Talkbacks (10-15 minutes only) with audience members following each of the Saturday 4pm performances on May 6,13 and 20....


Joaquin Phoenix in Talks to Play The Joker in Upcoming Todd Phillips' Joker Origin Fi Photo Joaquin Phoenix in Talks to Play The Joker in Upcoming Todd Phillips' Joker Origin Film
by Macon Prickett - February 08, 2018

According to Variety, Joaquin Phoenix is in talks to tackle the iconic role of the Joker in Warner Bros. and Todd Phillips' untitled Joker origin movie. Todd Phillips has made it clear that Phoenix is the top choice for the role, though studio negotiations are not yet underway. Sources have told Var...


VIDEO: Michael B. Jordan Kept A Killmonger Diary Photo VIDEO: Michael B. Jordan Kept A Killmonger Diary
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2018

'Fahrenheit 451' star Michael B. Jordan approaches every role by journaling the character's backstory, including his portrayal of Erik Killmonger in the blockbuster film 'Black Panther.' Watch the clip below!...


VIDEO: Parson James Unveils Emotional Video for ONLY YOU Photo VIDEO: Parson James Unveils Emotional Video for ONLY YOU
by Macon Prickett - February 07, 2018

Today, Parson James returns with his captivating official video to his emotionally charged breakup ballad and current single, “Only You.” The video premiered via PAPER Magazine, was directed by Dano Cerny(The Chainsmokers, Bishop Briggs), and features Kupono Aweau (who toured with Madonna on her Reb...


Gracie & Lacy Bring GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK LIVE! to 54 Below Photo Gracie & Lacy Bring GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK LIVE! to 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - July 11, 2018

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents award-winning sister act Gracie & Lacy and the Legends Swing Band in Great American Songbook Live on September 21st, 2018. Dressed to the nines in glittering vintage-inspired attire, Gracie & Lacy deliver power- house vocals, smooth-as-butter ha...


Kip Meyerhoff Introduces Readers to Rollo Michaels Photo Kip Meyerhoff Introduces Readers to Rollo Michaels
by Robert Diamond - November 13, 2017

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BWW Review: WOYZECK, Old Vic
by Jenny Gilbert - May 25, 2017

The very survival into the 21st century of an unfinished play written by a 23-year-old in 1836 is an extraordinary thing, made more extraordinary by the grimness of its subject. Even to call Georg Buchner's text a play - 'the world's first working-class tragedy' - is a bit of a stretch....


Rebel and Misfits Productions Presents Third Installment of IMMERSIVE THEATRE PROJECT Photo Rebel and Misfits Productions Presents Third Installment of IMMERSIVE THEATRE PROJECT
by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2018

Rebel and Misfits Productions is thrilled to present the third installment of the Immersive Theatre Project October 24-November 10.  Dive into a shocking world and discover the heart and dark underbelly of a story that you have undoubtedly come in contact with before, but never allowed full access t...


VIDEO: Watch Darren Criss's Solo EP Release Concert Photo VIDEO: Watch Darren Criss's Solo EP Release Concert
by Julie Musbach - December 22, 2017

Emmy-nominated artist and actor Darren Criss has released his solo indie EP entitled 'Homework.' This is his first solo project in over seven years. He performed a release day show in Los Angeles and fans are lucky enough to have access of the show's livestream. Watch the whole concert below!...


TodayTix Surpasses $100 Million in Sales, Unveils New Logo and More
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2017

TodayTix, the international ticketing platform on a mission to redefine the way people see theater, today announced it has surpassed $100 million in sales and has unveiled its new visual identity....


Scientific Discoveries Redefine Werewolves in New Contemporary Fantasy Novel by Laura Photo Scientific Discoveries Redefine Werewolves in New Contemporary Fantasy Novel by Laura Perry
by Robert Diamond - May 15, 2018

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Darren Criss' Solo Indie EP 'Homework' Now Available for Pre-Sale Photo Darren Criss' Solo Indie EP 'Homework' Now Available for Pre-Sale
by Caryn Robbins - November 28, 2017

Emmy-nominated artist and actor Darren Criss announced this morning of the release of his solo indie EP entitled 'Homework.' This is his first solo project in over seven years....


BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL's Agent Liberty Shows Us the Devastating Effects of Fear Mongeri Photo BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL's Agent Liberty Shows Us the Devastating Effects of Fear Mongering in 'The Man of Steel'
by Xandra Harbet - October 28, 2018

Supergirl, out of commission from kryptonite released into the atmosphere, takes a back seat in this mostly flashback episode that shows how Agent Liberty became his hateful, fear mongering self....


Elisabeth Moss Stars in Max Richter's ON THE NATURE OF DAYLIGHT Premiering Online Tod Photo Elisabeth Moss Stars in Max Richter's ON THE NATURE OF DAYLIGHT Premiering Online Today
by Macon Prickett - June 21, 2018

In anticipation of the reissue of his pioneering work, The Blue Notebooks—originally released in 2004, and now re-released by Deutsche Grammophon with several bonus tracks and a Super Deluxe edition due on June 29—Max Richter releases a short film to accompany the much-loved track “On The Nature Of ...


Go Behind the Scenes of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with 'Broadway Backstory' Podcast Photo Go Behind the Scenes of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with 'Broadway Backstory' Podcast
by Theater People Podcast - October 24, 2017

On Tuesday, October 24, Broadway Backstory podcast released the fifth episode of the show's second season. The episode covers the 2005 musical THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA. The documentary-style podcast traces the show's journey from a 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer to musical idea briefly considered ...


BWW Review: JAM, Finborough Theatre
by Gary Naylor - May 27, 2017

Jam, Matt Parvin's first play, shows promise but cannot overcome its structural and narrative problems to deliver its full potential....


Circus Oz Collaborates with the Best Rock Band in the World Photo Circus Oz Collaborates with the Best Rock Band in the World
by A.A. Cristi - November 14, 2017

Artistic Director Rob Tannion is creating an original circus rock opera with Berlin's Prince and Princess of art rock and Europop, Otto & Astrid from the band Die Roten Punkte, featuring the evocative physicality of Circus Oz acrobats....


MaryAnne Piccolo Stars in 'A Night Of Nicks' Tribute To Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Ma Photo MaryAnne Piccolo Stars in 'A Night Of Nicks' Tribute To Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac
by Stephi Wild - April 22, 2018

On Monday, April 23rd, 2018, Damn The Light Productions will be presenting their international Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac tribute at Saint Vitus Bar, Greenpoint, Brooklyn for a live soundstage filming....


Poisoned Candy Meets V for Vendetta | PBS Digital Series Explores Halloween Urban Leg Photo Poisoned Candy Meets V for Vendetta | PBS Digital Series Explores Halloween Urban Legends
by Emily Bruno - October 26, 2017

The newest episode of PBS Digital Studios' Origin of Everything, focuses on an urban legend we've all heard: tainted Halloween candy. How many times did your mom warn you about that razor blade in the apple? Well turns out, there's a pretty interesting backstory to these legends and we're here to sh...


Darren Criss' Solo Indie EP 'Homework' Now Available for Pre-Sale Photo Darren Criss' Solo Indie EP 'Homework' Now Available for Pre-Sale
by Caryn Robbins - November 28, 2017

Emmy-nominated artist and actor Darren Criss announced this morning of the release of his solo indie EP entitled 'Homework.' This is his first solo project in over seven years....






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