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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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BWW Review: 1776 at Alhambra Theatre And Dining Photo BWW Review: 1776 at Alhambra Theatre And Dining
by Jordan Higginbotham - November 05, 2018

1776 has declared its position at The Alhambra Theatre and Dining. The Tony nominated show tells the story of the drafting of the Declaration of Independence between May and July of 1776. Anyone who has taken a history class will recognize the iconic characters, such as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin...


The Garden Brings Waterfront Dining Back To Cherry Street Pier For Spring And Summer Photo The Garden Brings Waterfront Dining Back To Cherry Street Pier For Spring And Summer
by A.A. Cristi - April 27, 2021

The outdoor oasis is a stunning open-air eatery with 20,000 square feet of space featuring 250 covered shaded seats, floor to ceiling trees, blooming flowers, lush greenery, wooden picnic benches, modern art, urban design - and of course, amazing day and night views of the sunning Benjamin Franklin ...


The Spring Lake Theatre Co. Presents An All-female Cast For 1776 Photo The Spring Lake Theatre Co. Presents An All-female Cast For 1776
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 10, 2020

The Spring Lake Theatre Company will present the award-winning and revolutionary 1776 the Musical - with a twist!...


DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to the Hatbox
by Stephi Wild - November 18, 2018

The Hatbox Theatre presents Dickens' A Christmas Carol for three weekends from November 29 through December 16. Shows are Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, Thursday and Saturday shows at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00pm. Tickets are $17, $14 for members, seniors, and students, and $12 for senior members. ...


David Charles Abell Appointed Music Director And Principal Conductor Of The Philly PO Photo David Charles Abell Appointed Music Director And Principal Conductor Of The Philly POPS
by A.A. Cristi - February 12, 2020

The Philly POPS announced today the appointment of David Charles Abell as Music Director and Principal Conductor. Abell made his debut with the POPS in 2013 with his unforgettable presentations of A Philly POPS Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season. He was appointed Principal Guest Conductor i...


Philly POPS and University Of The Arts Partner To Create Regional High School All-Sta Photo Philly POPS and University Of The Arts Partner To Create Regional High School All-Star Jazz Band Program
by Julie Musbach - January 30, 2019

The Philly POPS and the University of the Arts announced today a joint partnership to create The Philly POPS/UARTS High School All-Star Big Band. This band will be comprised of students selected for their demonstrated excellence in jazz performance. Applications are now being accepted and select stu...


BWW Review: MADAMA BUTTERFLY at Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Photo BWW Review: MADAMA BUTTERFLY at Lyric Opera Of Kansas City
by Alan Portner - November 04, 2018

Lyric Opera's 'Madama Butterfly' as performed on the stage of the Muriel Kauffman Theater is extraordinary. Puccini's music remains transcendent even after one hundred fourteen years....


OH Maestro Eiki Isomura - Flipping the Lens on MADAMA BUTTERFLY Photo OH Maestro Eiki Isomura - Flipping the Lens on MADAMA BUTTERFLY
by Guest Author: Eiki Isomura - May 02, 2019

Is a realistic portrayal of Japanese people and culture even possible in BUTTERFLY, given that its source material was conceived entirely through a western lens? Can that lens be flipped somehow?...


Photo Flash: The Studio Theatre Presents IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU Photo Photo Flash: The Studio Theatre Presents IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2019

In January, The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol (806 San Marino Drive, The Villages, FL) will open the third production of its third season with the musical It Shoulda Been You; Music by Barbara Anselmi, and Book & Lyrics by Brian Hargrove....


BWW Exclusive: Theater Critic Matt Windman Returns to French Woods for All-Female 177 Photo BWW Exclusive: Theater Critic Matt Windman Returns to French Woods for All-Female 1776
by Matt Windman - October 13, 2019

Two years ago, I revisited French Woods Festival of the Arts (which I attended from 1999 to 2002 as a camper/teen actor and then as an assistant director/stage manager) and BroadwayWorld kindly published an article I wrote about the experience. In light of my responsibilities at work (attorney by da...


TV: 1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram! Photo TV: 1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram!
by Linnae Medeiros - July 01, 2019

This weekend, Keith Hines piddled, twiddled and resolved as he took BroadwayWorld behind the scenes at The Muny's production of 1776! So in case you missed it (or just want to relive all of the fun and excitement), we compiled clips for you to enjoy. Check it all out!...


Luis Figueroa Joins All-Star Lineup Of A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas Photo Luis Figueroa Joins All-Star Lineup Of A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas
by Julie Musbach - October 18, 2019

The Philly POPS announced today that Latin pop star Luis Figueroa will join its all-star show, A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas at The Met Philadelphia....


1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow! Photo 1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros - June 28, 2019

It's time to head to Philadelphia because Keith Hines is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story tomorrow, June 29th, at the Muny's production of 1776! Be sure to tune in all throughout the day to get a look behind-the-scenes of the historical musical! You're definitely gonna want to vote yes fo...


Snowlion Rep Receives Grants For Production Of New Musical MESMERIZED Photo Snowlion Rep Receives Grants For Production Of New Musical MESMERIZED
by Stephi Wild - January 02, 2019

Snowlion Rep, a nonprofit professional theater company in Portland, announces receipt of two grants funding production of the new musical Mesmerized which will perform May 3 - 12 at Portland Ballet Studio Theater in Portland....


The Philly POPS Announces Three Performances During Wawa Welcome America Festival Photo The Philly POPS Announces Three Performances During Wawa Welcome America Festival
by A.A. Cristi - June 05, 2019

The Philly POPS announced today three performances during the annual Wawa Welcome America Festival, including POPS on Independence with Disney Princess Susan Egan and POPS on the Parkway with Academy and GRAMMY award-winning superstar Jennifer Hudson....


David Charles Abell Appointed Music Director And Principal Conductor Of The Philly PO Photo David Charles Abell Appointed Music Director And Principal Conductor Of The Philly POPS
by A.A. Cristi - February 12, 2020

The Philly POPS announced today the appointment of David Charles Abell as Music Director and Principal Conductor. Abell made his debut with the POPS in 2013 with his unforgettable presentations of A Philly POPS Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season. He was appointed Principal Guest Conductor i...


VIDEO: Get A First Look at 1776 at The Muny! Photo VIDEO: Get A First Look at 1776 at The Muny!
by Alan Henry - June 28, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Muny's production of 1776, the third show of its second century - not on stage through July 3. Check out the video!...


Reyes | Finn Announces Solo Exhibitions by Artists James Benjamin Franklin and Marcel Photo Reyes | Finn Announces Solo Exhibitions by Artists James Benjamin Franklin and Marcellus Armstrong
by Sarah Hookey - July 10, 2019

 This summer, during the second annual Detroit Art Week, Reyes | Finn is opening solo exhibitions by Detroit-based artist James Benjamin Franklin and DetroitBaltimore-based artist, Marcellus Armstrong....


Meadow Brook Theatre Announces 13th Annual Children's Series Photo Meadow Brook Theatre Announces 13th Annual Children's Series
by A.A. Cristi - March 04, 2020

Tickets will go on sale Monday, March 9,2020 for Meadow Brook Theatre's 13th annual Children's Series, beginning in February 2021....


Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of COLIN QUINN: RED STATE BLUE STATE at Th Photo Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of COLIN QUINN: RED STATE BLUE STATE at The Minetta Lane Theatre?
by Stephi Wild - January 23, 2019

Colin Quinn: Red State Blue State, a new comedy written by and starring Colin Quinn, is playing The Minetta Lane Theatre....


MR. SIMPSON Zoom Play Reading Will Be Presented By Theatre 40 in May Photo MR. SIMPSON Zoom Play Reading Will Be Presented By Theatre 40 in May
by Stephi Wild - April 29, 2021

Theatre Forty will present a Zoom reading of a new play, Mr. Simpson by Stephen Maitland-Lewis on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. PDT....


VIDEO: Goodspeed Musicals Talks 1776 on New Episode of GREATSPEED Photo VIDEO: Goodspeed Musicals Talks 1776 on New Episode of GREATSPEED
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2021

Goodspeed Musicals has released its latest episode of the Greatspeed series, centered around 1776. This episode features two of the stars of Goodspeed's 2007 production of 1776, Ronn Carroll (Benjamin Franklin) and Peter A. Carey (John Adams), who will relive their favorite memories and share some c...


VIDEO: Natalie Charle Ellis is Melania Trump in New Animated Christmas Music Video Photo VIDEO: Natalie Charle Ellis is Melania Trump in New Animated Christmas Music Video
by Stephi Wild - December 22, 2020

Justin Anthony Long (City of Dreams) presents This F***ing Christmas Stuff, an original animated holiday tune inspired by the leaked Melania audio tapes about the 'Christmas stuff.' The video features vocals from Beetlejuice's Natalie Charle Ellis....


Breaking: Cast Gathers for 1776 Workshop; Confirmed for Spring 2021 Broadway Season Photo Breaking: Cast Gathers for 1776 Workshop; Confirmed for Spring 2021 Broadway Season
by Nicole Rosky - April 16, 2020

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the cast has been assembled for Diane Paulus' Broadway-Bound 1776, which just began a Zoom workshop. Exact production dates have not been announced, though the A.R.T. has confirmed that the musical will play as a part of its 2020/21 Season, and Roundabout will bri...


James Barbour & More Will Lead McCoy Rigby's 1776 At La Mirada Photo James Barbour & More Will Lead McCoy Rigby's 1776 At La Mirada
by Alan Henry - December 17, 2018

LaMirada and McCoy Rigby Entertainment will present the award-winning and revolutionary 1776 THE MUSICAL, with musical direction by Jeff Rizzo and directed & staged by Glenn Casale. 1776 THE MUSICAL will begin previews on Friday, January 11, 2019 (with a press opening on Saturday, January 12 at 8pm)...






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