Ken Burns's two-part, four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th Century's most consequential and compelling personalities.
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Amnon Kabatchnik Wins Benjamin Franklin Awards Silver Medal for BLOOD ON THE STAGE
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2013
Amnon Kabatchnik was honored with a Silver Medal in the Benjamin Franklin Competition for his latest book, Blood on the Stage, 1975-2000: Milestone Plays of Crime, Mystery and Detection....
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2013
Amnon Kabatchnik was honored with a Silver Medal in the Benjamin Franklin Competition for his latest book, Blood on the Stage, 1975-2000: Milestone Plays of Crime, Mystery and Detection....
Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Conservatory Lab Charter School Co-Host El Sistema Greater Boston Showcase Today
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2013
Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the Conservatory Lab Charter School co-host the First Annual El Sistema Greater Boston Showcase, in partnership with Boston Area El Sistema-inspired programs: Bridge Boston El Sistema, El Sistema Somerville, Josiah Quincy School Orchestra Program, Margarita Mu...
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2013
Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the Conservatory Lab Charter School co-host the First Annual El Sistema Greater Boston Showcase, in partnership with Boston Area El Sistema-inspired programs: Bridge Boston El Sistema, El Sistema Somerville, Josiah Quincy School Orchestra Program, Margarita Mu...
Thunder Bay Press Announces DRACULA Wins Gold at 2013 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards
by Christina Mancuso - May 31, 2013
Thunder Bay Press and Canterbury Classics is excited to announce that two of its classic books, Dracula and Jules Verne have been honored at the 2013 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards. The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards recognizes excellence in both editorial and design and is regarded as one of the high...
by Christina Mancuso - May 31, 2013
Thunder Bay Press and Canterbury Classics is excited to announce that two of its classic books, Dracula and Jules Verne have been honored at the 2013 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards. The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards recognizes excellence in both editorial and design and is regarded as one of the high...
Uncle John's 'Fully Loaded 25th Anniversary Bathroom Reader' Wins Gold at The Benjamin Franklin Awards
by Christina Mancuso - May 31, 2013
This year, Uncle John celebrates 25 years of sitting on the throne as the “King of Bathroom Reading” while also winning a GOLD award for Uncle John's Fully Loaded 25th Anniversary Bathroom Reader and a SILVER award in for its kid's book, Uncle John's KID-TOPIA Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! at t...
by Christina Mancuso - May 31, 2013
This year, Uncle John celebrates 25 years of sitting on the throne as the “King of Bathroom Reading” while also winning a GOLD award for Uncle John's Fully Loaded 25th Anniversary Bathroom Reader and a SILVER award in for its kid's book, Uncle John's KID-TOPIA Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! at t...
Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the Conservatory Lab Charter School Co-Host El Sistema Greater Boston Showcase, 6/1
by Ben Peltz - May 24, 2013
Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the Conservatory Lab Charter School co-host the First Annual El Sistema Greater Boston Showcase, in partnership with Boston Area El Sistema-inspired programs: Bridge Boston El Sistema, El Sistema Somerville, Josiah Quincy School Orchestra Program, Margarita Mu...
by Ben Peltz - May 24, 2013
Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the Conservatory Lab Charter School co-host the First Annual El Sistema Greater Boston Showcase, in partnership with Boston Area El Sistema-inspired programs: Bridge Boston El Sistema, El Sistema Somerville, Josiah Quincy School Orchestra Program, Margarita Mu...
John Meyer, Demi Lovato & More Set for VH1's PHILLY 4 JULY JAM
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2013
VH1 and Palladia are celebrating Independence Day with fireworks and four-time Grammy award-winning band, The Roots for the third annual Philly 4 th of July Jam. Kicking off in the City of Brotherly Love, The Philly 4 th of July Jam, a signature event of the Wawa Welcome America! festival, will be s...
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2013
VH1 and Palladia are celebrating Independence Day with fireworks and four-time Grammy award-winning band, The Roots for the third annual Philly 4 th of July Jam. Kicking off in the City of Brotherly Love, The Philly 4 th of July Jam, a signature event of the Wawa Welcome America! festival, will be s...
Beyonce to Headline BUDWEISER MADE IN AMERICA Festival in Philadelphia, Labor Day Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - April 10, 2013
Today, Shawn “JAY Z” Carter, Budweiser and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey and Live Nation announced the line-up of the 2013 “Budweiser Made In America” music festival....
by Tyler Peterson - April 10, 2013
Today, Shawn “JAY Z” Carter, Budweiser and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey and Live Nation announced the line-up of the 2013 “Budweiser Made In America” music festival....
Looking For What to Do in Philadelphia this Summer? We've Got You Covered!
by Robert Diamond - March 26, 2013
When the Philadelphia Zoo launches its brand new KidZooU this spring, kids and their families can study wildlife like scientists, learn more about conservation and explore a brand new habitat. And when the Benjamin Franklin Life and Legacy Museum opens its doors, children can explore the Founding Fa...
by Robert Diamond - March 26, 2013
When the Philadelphia Zoo launches its brand new KidZooU this spring, kids and their families can study wildlife like scientists, learn more about conservation and explore a brand new habitat. And when the Benjamin Franklin Life and Legacy Museum opens its doors, children can explore the Founding Fa...
Saturday Evening Post Celebrates the Release of F. Scott Fitzgerald's GATSBY GIRLS
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2013
He made the Roaring '20s come alive in numerous novels and created the Flapper Girl. As fans anticipate the release of the fourth film version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece The Great Gatsby, there is renewed interest in the legendary writer's work. Fans will delight in knowing that The Saturd...
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2013
He made the Roaring '20s come alive in numerous novels and created the Flapper Girl. As fans anticipate the release of the fourth film version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece The Great Gatsby, there is renewed interest in the legendary writer's work. Fans will delight in knowing that The Saturd...
Marshall + Cole Theatricals Ltd presents AND IN THE END THE DEATH AND LIFE OF JOHN LENNON, March 7-June 1
by Samantha Vega - March 11, 2013
December 8, 1980, 10.52pm New York City, The Dakota Apartments. Five bone- chilling gunshots ring out, shattering the stillness of the night. One of the most iconic figures of the Fighting to stay alive, John Lennon finds himself caught in a limbo between life and death. As his former years flash be...
by Samantha Vega - March 11, 2013
December 8, 1980, 10.52pm New York City, The Dakota Apartments. Five bone- chilling gunshots ring out, shattering the stillness of the night. One of the most iconic figures of the Fighting to stay alive, John Lennon finds himself caught in a limbo between life and death. As his former years flash be...
Tune Up Philly Receives Donation from The D'Addario Foundation
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2013
Maestro Louis Scaglione, President and Music Director of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra organization (PYO) and Delia Raab-Snyder, Director of PYO's Tune Up Philly announced today that The D'Addario Foundation presented PYO's Tune Up Philly with a $2,000 grant in support of the El Sistema-inspired,...
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2013
Maestro Louis Scaglione, President and Music Director of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra organization (PYO) and Delia Raab-Snyder, Director of PYO's Tune Up Philly announced today that The D'Addario Foundation presented PYO's Tune Up Philly with a $2,000 grant in support of the El Sistema-inspired,...
Pittsburgh Public Theater's 1776 Will Be Biggest Production in Theater's History, Now thru 2/24
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2013
Pittsburgh Public Theater's MADE IN AMERICA season reaches its highpoint with 1776, the biggest production in Public Theater history. This Tony-winning Best Musical features book by Peter Stone and music & lyrics by Sherman Edwards. Directed by Ted Pappas, 1776 runs tonight, Jan. 24 - Feb. 24, 2013 ...
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2013
Pittsburgh Public Theater's MADE IN AMERICA season reaches its highpoint with 1776, the biggest production in Public Theater history. This Tony-winning Best Musical features book by Peter Stone and music & lyrics by Sherman Edwards. Directed by Ted Pappas, 1776 runs tonight, Jan. 24 - Feb. 24, 2013 ...
Off Broadway Theatre Presents DOCTOR U, 2/8-3/16
by Kelsey Denette - January 22, 2013
Sci-Fi is alive at the Off Broadway Theatre! We are proud to present: "Doctor U." Travel through time and space with the Doctor and his companion, all the way to Utah… circa 2013 (and beyond)… for an adventure that spans nearly two hours. The Doctor's arch-nemesis has returned with an evil under...
by Kelsey Denette - January 22, 2013
Sci-Fi is alive at the Off Broadway Theatre! We are proud to present: "Doctor U." Travel through time and space with the Doctor and his companion, all the way to Utah… circa 2013 (and beyond)… for an adventure that spans nearly two hours. The Doctor's arch-nemesis has returned with an evil under...
Pittsburgh Public Theater's 1776 Will Be Biggest Production in Theater's History, 1/24-2/24
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2013
Pittsburgh Public Theater's MADE IN AMERICA season reaches its highpoint with 1776, the biggest production in Public Theater history. This Tony-winning Best Musical features book by Peter Stone and music & lyrics by Sherman Edwards. Directed by Ted Pappas, 1776 runs Jan. 24 - Feb. 24, 2013 at the O'...
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2013
Pittsburgh Public Theater's MADE IN AMERICA season reaches its highpoint with 1776, the biggest production in Public Theater history. This Tony-winning Best Musical features book by Peter Stone and music & lyrics by Sherman Edwards. Directed by Ted Pappas, 1776 runs Jan. 24 - Feb. 24, 2013 at the O'...
CHRIS MARCH'S BUTT-CRACKER SUITE Premieres Off-Broadway at HERE Arts Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2012
HERE presents the World Premiere of Chris March's Butt-Cracker Suite! Written, directed, and designed by Chris March ('Project Runway' and Bravo's 'Mad Fashion'), previews begin tonight, November 24. Opening of this limited run Off-Broadway engagement is set for November 30 at HERE....
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2012
HERE presents the World Premiere of Chris March's Butt-Cracker Suite! Written, directed, and designed by Chris March ('Project Runway' and Bravo's 'Mad Fashion'), previews begin tonight, November 24. Opening of this limited run Off-Broadway engagement is set for November 30 at HERE....
Cirque du Soleil Presents TOTEM on Camden Waterfront; Tickets Go On Sale 12/7
by Kelsey Denette - November 19, 2012
Cirque du Soleil returns to the Philadelphia area with a new big top production TOTEM. Written and directed by Robert Lepage, TOTEM premieres on May 30, 2013 for a limited engagement under the blue-and-yellow Big Top at its new location on Camden's Waterfront across the River from Philadelphia. ...
by Kelsey Denette - November 19, 2012
Cirque du Soleil returns to the Philadelphia area with a new big top production TOTEM. Written and directed by Robert Lepage, TOTEM premieres on May 30, 2013 for a limited engagement under the blue-and-yellow Big Top at its new location on Camden's Waterfront across the River from Philadelphia. ...
Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents 1776, Now thru 10/28
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012
The Tony Award-winning musical 1776 will make its Cabrillo Music Theatre and Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza debut from tonight, October 19 through Sunday, October 28. The musical about the writing of the Declaration of Independence brings the most significant moment in American history to life with ...
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012
The Tony Award-winning musical 1776 will make its Cabrillo Music Theatre and Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza debut from tonight, October 19 through Sunday, October 28. The musical about the writing of the Declaration of Independence brings the most significant moment in American history to life with ...
Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents 1776, 10/19-10/28
by Sierra Fox - October 15, 2012
The Tony Award-winning musical 1776 will make its Cabrillo Music Theatre and Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza debut from Friday, October 19 through Sunday, October 28. The musical about the writing of the Declaration of Independence brings the most significant moment in American history to life with w...
by Sierra Fox - October 15, 2012
The Tony Award-winning musical 1776 will make its Cabrillo Music Theatre and Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza debut from Friday, October 19 through Sunday, October 28. The musical about the writing of the Declaration of Independence brings the most significant moment in American history to life with w...
BWW Reviews: Theresa Rebeck's O BEAUTIFUL at CT Rep is About Agreeing That We Don't Always Agree to Disagree
by Lauren Yarger - October 06, 2012
Bullying, gun control and abortion rights are just a few issues that get a town hall hearing in the regional premiere of Theresa Rebeck's O BEAUTIFUL at CT Rep. What sets this one apart from other political plays is that some of the founding fathers themselves and other historic figures stop by to w...
by Lauren Yarger - October 06, 2012
Bullying, gun control and abortion rights are just a few issues that get a town hall hearing in the regional premiere of Theresa Rebeck's O BEAUTIFUL at CT Rep. What sets this one apart from other political plays is that some of the founding fathers themselves and other historic figures stop by to w...
Connecticut Repertory Theatre Announces 2012-13 Season
by Kelsey Denette - August 17, 2012
The Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) announces its 2012 - 2013 season which will include a wide variety of exciting theatrical styles investigating a polarized society. For detailed information and tickets call the box office at 860-486-2113 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu....
by Kelsey Denette - August 17, 2012
The Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) announces its 2012 - 2013 season which will include a wide variety of exciting theatrical styles investigating a polarized society. For detailed information and tickets call the box office at 860-486-2113 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu....
The Actors’ NET of Bucks County Opens THE MAN WHO BOUGHT A COUNTRY Tonight, 8/17
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2012
The Actors' NET of Bucks County celebrates "A Revolutionary Weekend" in the Borough of Morrisville with an encore production of Joe Doyle's epic musical The Man Who Bought a Country, chronicling the life and times of Founding Father Robert Morris, for whom the borough was named. ...
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2012
The Actors' NET of Bucks County celebrates "A Revolutionary Weekend" in the Borough of Morrisville with an encore production of Joe Doyle's epic musical The Man Who Bought a Country, chronicling the life and times of Founding Father Robert Morris, for whom the borough was named. ...
The Actors’ NET of Bucks County Presents THE MAN WHO BOUGHT A COUNTRY, Beginning 8/17
by Kelsey Denette - August 14, 2012
The Actors' NET of Bucks County celebrates "A Revolutionary Weekend" in the Borough of Morrisville with an encore production of Joe Doyle's epic musical The Man Who Bought a Country, chronicling the life and times of Founding Father Robert Morris, for whom the borough was named. ...
by Kelsey Denette - August 14, 2012
The Actors' NET of Bucks County celebrates "A Revolutionary Weekend" in the Borough of Morrisville with an encore production of Joe Doyle's epic musical The Man Who Bought a Country, chronicling the life and times of Founding Father Robert Morris, for whom the borough was named. ...
MEMPHIS' David Bryan Donates Piano to State Department Collection
by Nicole Rosky - July 25, 2012
Tony Award winning Broadway composer and international rock star David Bryan has donated a 9 foot Steinway concert grand piano to the United States State Department Collection to be housed in the Benjamin Franklin Ballroom at the Harry S. Truman State Department Building in Washington, DC. As a foun...
by Nicole Rosky - July 25, 2012
Tony Award winning Broadway composer and international rock star David Bryan has donated a 9 foot Steinway concert grand piano to the United States State Department Collection to be housed in the Benjamin Franklin Ballroom at the Harry S. Truman State Department Building in Washington, DC. As a foun...
FREUD'S LAST SESSION Closes on Two-Year Anniversary at New World Stages Today, 7/22
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2012
FREUD'S LAST SESSION, the runaway hit play by Mark St. Germain, ends its run on Sunday, July 22nd at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). The date also marks the show's two-year anniversary. Upon the New York closing of FREUD'S LAST SESSION on July 22nd, the production will have played a total o...
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2012
FREUD'S LAST SESSION, the runaway hit play by Mark St. Germain, ends its run on Sunday, July 22nd at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). The date also marks the show's two-year anniversary. Upon the New York closing of FREUD'S LAST SESSION on July 22nd, the production will have played a total o...
New-York Historical Society Continues Independence Day Exhibition Through 7/15
by Kelsey Denette - June 28, 2012
The New-York Historical Society has announced that a rare copy of the "Stone" facsimile of the Declaration of Independence -one of approximately fifty in existence-will be added to the displays in the Judith and Howard Berkowitz Sculpture Court beginning July 3 in honor of Independence Day. The docu...
by Kelsey Denette - June 28, 2012
The New-York Historical Society has announced that a rare copy of the "Stone" facsimile of the Declaration of Independence -one of approximately fifty in existence-will be added to the displays in the Judith and Howard Berkowitz Sculpture Court beginning July 3 in honor of Independence Day. The docu...
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