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Biography is a documentary television series. Originally produced by CBS in 1962 and hosted by Mike Wallace, the A&E Network later re-ran it and has produced new episodes since 1987. The series has featured biographies on such people as Elvis Presley, Pl

National Sawdust Celebrates 80th Birthday Of Composer Joan Tower With Special Concert Photo National Sawdust Celebrates 80th Birthday Of Composer Joan Tower With Special Concert Featuring Women Composers
by Julie Musbach - October 18, 2018

In the tradition of the Philip Glass @80 and John Corigliano @80 concerts, National Sawdust celebrates Grammy Award-winning American composer Joan Tower in honor of her 80th birthday on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 4:00 pm as Chris Grymes presents Joan Tower and Friends. This special concert - thoug...


GEOFFREY MARK SINGS ELLA Comes to Santa Monica Library Photo GEOFFREY MARK SINGS ELLA Comes to Santa Monica Library
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2018

Sponsored by Thornapple Consulting LLC, 'Geoffrey Mark Sings ELLA' is a celebration of what would have been Ella Fitzgerald's 101 on April 25th, a new show and book about the Legendary Ella Fitzgerald, with full support of the Fitzgerald estate and foundation, has been produced and written by Emmy(R...


VIDEO: Watch This 12 Year Old HAMILTON Fan Cover 'Burn' on Guitar Photo VIDEO: Watch This 12 Year Old HAMILTON Fan Cover 'Burn' on Guitar
by Stephi Wild - October 13, 2018

Hamilton fans are so talented! The show's official Twitter account recently shared a video of a 12-year-old fan, Ivy, covering 'Burn' on guitar. Watch the full video below!...


Sheila Tate to share new biography of Former First Lady Nancy Reagan at National Pres Photo Sheila Tate to share new biography of Former First Lady Nancy Reagan at National Press Club Headliners Event April 4
by Robert Diamond - February 21, 2018

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James Still Bio Wins Kentucky History Book Award Photo James Still Bio Wins Kentucky History Book Award
by A.A. Cristi - November 19, 2018

University Press of Kentucky author Carol Boggess has been named the recipient of a 2018 Kentucky History Award given by the Kentucky Historical Society for her book, James Still: A Life. The Kentucky History Awards recognize outstanding achievements by historians, public history professionals, volu...


Weatherford Award For Non-Fiction Announced Photo Weatherford Award For Non-Fiction Announced
by A.A. Cristi - March 27, 2018

University Press of Kentucky author Carol Boggess has been named the winner of the 2018 Weatherford Award for Non-Fiction for her biography James Still: A Life. The award is presented annually by Berea College and the Appalachian Studies Association to outstanding books of fiction, non-fiction, and ...


Kyle Chandler Joins Hugh Laurie on George Clooney's Original Limited Series CATCH-22 Photo Kyle Chandler Joins Hugh Laurie on George Clooney's Original Limited Series CATCH-22 for Hulu
by Tori Hartshorn - April 13, 2018

Hulu announced today that Emmy-winning actor Kyle Chandler has joined the cast of Catch-22, from Paramount Television, Anonymous Content, George Clooney and Grant Heslov....


Margalit Fox And Jamie Bernstein Coming To The Center For Jewish History Photo Margalit Fox And Jamie Bernstein Coming To The Center For Jewish History
by A.A. Cristi - October 01, 2018

Margalit Fox wrote more than 1,400 obituaries during her career at The New York Times, gaining a legion of fans with her exquisite prose and eye for quirky detail. Now she applies her meticulous research and superb storytelling to a long-forgotten 20th-century murder case-and to Oscar Slater, the Je...


History Greenlights TV Documentary GRANT in Association with Lionsgate from Appian Wa Photo History Greenlights TV Documentary GRANT in Association with Lionsgate from Appian Way and RadicalMedia
by Tori Hartshorn - May 31, 2018

History Greenlights TV Documentary GRANT in Association with Lionsgate from Appian Way and RadicalMedia...


HAMILTON is Heading to Hamburg in 2020 Photo HAMILTON is Heading to Hamburg in 2020
by Stephi Wild - March 01, 2019

Hamilton is taking the world by storm, one country at a time. Next stop: Germany!...


New Book from Secant Publishing Celebrates Elisabeth Gilman: Early Socialist, Member Photo New Book from Secant Publishing Celebrates Elisabeth Gilman: Early Socialist, Member of Baltimore Elite
by Robert Diamond - September 28, 2018

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A&E Network's Exclusive Biography Event DAVID CASSIDY: THE LAST SESSION Premieres Mon Photo A&E Network's Exclusive Biography Event DAVID CASSIDY: THE LAST SESSION Premieres Monday, June 11
by Macon Prickett - June 06, 2018

A&E Network will premiere the original 'Biography' documentary special 'David Cassidy: The Last Session,' which intertwines an intimate biography of the late David Cassidy as told through his own words in never-before-heard audio tapes from 1976 with a raw and poignantly filmed final recording sessi...


A+E Launches Groundbreaking Short Form Series BIOGRAPHY PRESENTS: HISTORY, HERSTORY, Photo A+E Launches Groundbreaking Short Form Series BIOGRAPHY PRESENTS: HISTORY, HERSTORY, Featuring All-Star Talent
by Tori Hartshorn - March 01, 2018

A+E Networks will debut Biography presents: History, Herstory, an engaging on-air short form series in honor of 'Women's History Month' beginning today, March 1. Presented by a range of influential voices, including Julianna Margulies, Kristin Davis, Laverne Cox, Bernice King, the series brings the ...


HAMILTON Extends San Francisco Run By 21 Weeks Photo HAMILTON Extends San Francisco Run By 21 Weeks
by Alan Henry - November 04, 2019

BroadwaySF announced today that the third national 'And Peggy' tour of Hamilton has extended its run in San Francisco by 21 weeks and tickets for the extension are now on sale. The production is now extended through May 31, 2020 at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco....


The Bardic Bastards Announce POCKETMON: A PARODY MUSICAL For Hollywood Fringe Photo The Bardic Bastards Announce POCKETMON: A PARODY MUSICAL For Hollywood Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - April 03, 2019

Grab ahold of your Pocketballs! The Bardic Bastards return to the Hollywood Fringe after the success of their sold-out black comedy 'The Midnight Menagerie' with Pocketmon! an adult parody musical....


TV One's UNCENSORED and UNSUNG to Highlight Nia Long and Blue Magic on 3/11 Photo TV One's UNCENSORED and UNSUNG to Highlight Nia Long and Blue Magic on 3/11
by Tori Hartshorn - March 06, 2018

TV One's “Uncensored” and “Unsung” to Highlight Nia Long and Blue Magic on 3/11...


A&E to Premiere New Documentaries on Chris Farley, Jeff Dunham and Jeff Foxworthy Photo A&E to Premiere New Documentaries on Chris Farley, Jeff Dunham and Jeff Foxworthy
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 22, 2019

Part of the award-winning Biography series, A&E Network will premiere three new documentaries exploring the lives and careers of comedy giants Chris Farley, Jeff Dunham and Jeff Foxworthy. Airing across Monday, May 27 and Tuesday, May 28, the specials will delve deep into the careers and personal li...


Broadway Theatres to Dim for Diahann Carroll 10/16 Photo Broadway Theatres to Dim for Diahann Carroll 10/16
by Julie Musbach - October 11, 2019

Tony winning singer and actress Diahann Carroll has died Friday at the age of 84.The Broadway community mourns the loss of beloved performer, pioneer, and Tony Award winner Diahann Carroll, who passed away on October 4, 2019 at age 84. To commemorate her life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owner...


Photo Flash: FX Releases the Key Art for FOSSE/VERDON Photo Photo Flash: FX Releases the Key Art for FOSSE/VERDON
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 21, 2019

Fosse/Verdon is an eight-episode limited series from award-winning producers Thomas Kail, Steven Levenson, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Joel Fields. Production on the series is currently underway in New York City....


National Sawdust Announces 5th Anniversary Season, TAKE ROOT Photo National Sawdust Announces 5th Anniversary Season, TAKE ROOT
by A.A. Cristi - July 24, 2019

For its landmark fifth anniversary, National Sawdust a?" the performing arts institution in Williamsburg, Brooklyn a?" Takes Root by celebrating the artistic process, from incubation to dissemination, while honoring the local and global artistic community it serves. ...


Intimate Biography On Legendary INXS Frontman Michael Hutchence To Be Released Octobe Photo Intimate Biography On Legendary INXS Frontman Michael Hutchence To Be Released October 1
by A.A. Cristi - September 30, 2019

Michael Hutchence fronted a band that was one of the biggest in the world; huge through the 1980's, INXS broke the mold by merging dance and rock with a sexy, infectious romanticism. MICHAEL, My Brother, Lost Boy of INXS - available in the U.S. on October 1st - is the story of the incredible, roller...


Diego Boneta Joins Cast of MONSTER HUNTER Photo Diego Boneta Joins Cast of MONSTER HUNTER
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 02, 2018

Mexican actor Diego Boneta is joining the film adaptation of video game series 'Monster Hunter,' according to Variety. ...


VIDEO: On This Day, August 6- HAMILTON Revolutionizes Broadway on Opening Night! Photo VIDEO: On This Day, August 6- HAMILTON Revolutionizes Broadway on Opening Night!
by A.A. Cristi - August 06, 2018

On this day in 2015, Hamilton officially opened on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers theater!...


Author Tina Hutchence to Appear at New Hope Winery for Book Signing Event Photo Author Tina Hutchence to Appear at New Hope Winery for Book Signing Event
by Julie Musbach - April 02, 2019

New Hope Winery, the rustic winery, restaurant, and live music venue nestled in a charming 18th-century barn in scenic Bucks County, is hosting a book signing event with Tina Hutchence, author of the highly anticipated intimate biography MICHAEL, My Brother, Lost Boy of INXS on Saturday, May 18 from...


New Biography 'Charles Proteus Steinmetz' Presents the Amazing Life of a Forgotten Ge Photo New Biography 'Charles Proteus Steinmetz' Presents the Amazing Life of a Forgotten Genius and Eccentric
by Robert Diamond - September 26, 2018

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