First Ladies profiles Michelle Obama, Jackie Kennedy, Nancy Reagan, Eleanor Roosevelt, Lady Bird Johnson, and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Blending in-depth interviews, rare archival footage and cinematic recreations, First Ladies is a bold revision of each woman's traditional portrayal, revealing how they were impacted during their time in the White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped American and global history.
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Review: FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE At Creekside Theatre Fest Is Profound
by Tyler Hinton - June 12, 2023
The U.S. semi-professional premiere of FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, now playing in Pleasant Grove, is currently the only production of the musical anywhere in the world. Presented by Creekside Theatre Fest in Liahona Preparatory Academy’s black box theatre, it offers profound snapshots of the lives of se...
Angela Birchett, Tina Burner, And Jared Reinfeldt To Lead Industry Reading Of FARMYARD FOLLIES
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2023
A private industry reading of a new stage musical Farmyard Follies will be held May 15th. An original musical, the work features a score and book by Blake Allen (Insomnia; the shards of an honor code junkie) and Critic's Choice Award Winner, Christopher Seeber (aka Tina Burner from RuPaul's Drag...
Sheléa, Quincy Jones' Protege And Dazzling Soul Singer, Returns To Staller Center This April
by A.A. Cristi - April 04, 2023
Relied upon for vocal duties by David Foster, Stevie Wonder, and Quincy Jones, Sheléa had all the range, skill, and technique to carry Aretha Franklin's challenging repertoire,” and now she brings that repertoire and so much more to the Staller Center in an intimate evening on April 22....
GASLIGHT, IT'S ONLY A PLAY & More Set for Act II Playhouse 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 23, 2023
Act II Playhouse has announced its 2023-2024 season celebrating 25 years in Ambler....
WASHINGTON WOMEN Has its New York Premiere Performance at Lehman College
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2023
Essential Voices USA, Judith Clurman, Music Director and Conductor, announce the New York Premiere performance of Washington Women during International Women’s Month - March 29, 2023 at 1PM - at the Lovinger Theater at Lehman College, Bronx, New York....
Review: 46 PLAYS FOR AMERICA'S FIRST LADIES At NextStop Theatre Company
by Jake Bridges - January 30, 2023
What did our critic think of 46 PLAYS FOR AMERICA'S FIRST LADIES AT NEXTSTOP THEATRE COMPANY at NextStop Theatre Company?...
FROM GETTYSBURG TO CAMELOT to Raise Funds for Wounded Veterans Relief Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 25, 2023
Presidents Project, Inc., a 501 c3 Florida nonprofit will be sponsoring a fund raiser for the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund whose office is located in North Palm Beach, FL....
VIDEO: Michelle Williams Honors Mary Beth Peil During Gotham Award Acceptance Speech
by Michael Major - November 29, 2022
Last night, Michelle Williams received a Performer Tribute Award at the 2022 Gotham Awards. During her speech, Williams honored Tony nominee Mary Beth Peil, who she had met while filming Dawon's Creek. Watch a video clip from Williams' Gotham Award acceptance speech now!...
Premiere of FLIGHT DELAY By Peter Anderegg Will Open at The Tank Next Week
by Stephi Wild - November 25, 2022
On December 1st Thisbe Theater Company opens Peter Anderegg's Flight Delay directed by Kelly Morgan at The Tank. The production runs until the 18th at 312 West 36th Street in New York City....
Actors Studio 66 to Present TEA FOR THREE This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - November 05, 2022
Albuquerque's newest professional theatre, Actors Studio 66 (AS66), will present Tea for Three, starring Kandyce Hughes. This one-woman show will make its Albuquerque debut and stars Ms. Hughes, a Phoenix, Arizona resident and an award-winning actor, director, and choreographer....
WASHINGTON WOMEN, Featuring the Words of Hilary Clinton, Michelle Obama & More Released by Essential Voices USA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 10, 2022
Essential Voices USA, Judith Clurman, Music Director and Conductor, announced the release of WASHINGTON WOMEN, a new collection of choral songs by David Chase and Judith Clurman....
Judith Clurman Conducts 'Washington Women' With Essential Voices USA
by Michael Major - October 10, 2022
The texts are taken from speeches, opinions, and interviews of sixteen remarkable women from across the political spectrum, all of whom spent part of their lives associated with Washington DC - including Abigail Adams, Madeleine Albright, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Betty Ford, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Kama...
Photos: Theatre Pro Rata Presents 46 PLAYS FOR AMERICA'S FIRST LADIES
by A.A. Cristi - October 05, 2022
46 Plays for America’s First Ladies leaps from comic to tragic as it surveys the lives of the women who have served (and avoided serving) as first lady, from Martha to Melania. A biographical, meta-theatrical, genre-bending ride through race, gender, and everything else your history teacher never ...
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Announces Tributes To Legendary Bands, Singer-Songwriters, and Soul Music
by Stephi Wild - September 21, 2022
Music takes center stage at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center this fall. The bustling performing arts center offers fans a full roster of rock music including three back-to-back nights of tributes to some of the most legendary figures of rock and pop music....
Pro Rata Presents 46 PLAYS FOR AMERICA'S FIRST LADIES in October
by Stephi Wild - September 19, 2022
Theatre Pro Rata is producing 46 Plays for America's First Ladies Written by Genevra Gallo-Bayiates, Sharon Greene, Chloe Johnston, Bilal Dardai, and Andy Bayiatesl at The Crane Theater this October under the direction of Shanan Custer. ...
CNN Originals Hub Launches On Discovery+
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022
The CNN Originals hub on discovery+ has debuted in the United States allowing discovery+ subscribers to access a large, curated selection of library CNN content from the network’s prestige brands: CNN Original Series, CNN Films, and HLN Original Series. Subscribers will be able to enjoy over 800 e...
NextStop Theatre Company Announces 2022/2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - July 20, 2022
NextStop Theatre Company has announced their tenth professional season of theater in Northern Virginia. The company's first full season since the start of the pandemic will feature a wide assortment of titles ranging from beloved classics to bold new area premieres....
History At Play Presents Final FIRST LADIES Virtual Presentation Featuring Dolley Madison
by Stephi Wild - July 07, 2022
Four of the nation's leading historical interpreters came together to launch a new initiative, First Ladies Forum, aimed at providing outstanding historical performances while leveraging virtual technology. The final installment featuring Dolley Madison takes place Friday, August 5....
Drag Star Heidi Haux Celebrates Jill Biden's Birthday With First Ladies Show
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2022
Celebrate Dr. Jill Biden's birthday with a unique, very funny and smart look at America's First Ladies....
Sheléa Performs Hits By Alan and Marilyn Bergman at The Wallis in June
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022
Singer, songwriter, and keyboardist Sheléa, whose versatile and powerful voice transcends the boundaries of musical classification, returns to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with Pretty World: Through the Eyes of Alan & Marilyn Bergman, on Saturday, June 25, 2022, 7:30 pm....
Jack Harlow Announces 'Come Home The Kids Miss You' Tour Dates
by Michael Major - May 09, 2022
3X GRAMMY nominated rapper Jack Harlow will hit the road for the “Come Home The Kids Miss You Tour,” presented by Live Nation. Kicking off on September 6th, the headlining, nationwide trek will run through the Fall with stops in Nashville, Los Angeles, Miami, San Diego and more. The tour will se...
VIDEO: Vanessa Williams & Rachel Dratch Discuss the Inspiration Behind POTUS on TODAY
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022
Vanessa Williams and Rachel Dratch appeared on the TODAY Show to discuss POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. The pair discussed the inspiration behind some of the characters in the play, Williams' high-heeled crocs, how Broadway differs from Saturday Nigh...
VIDEO: Michelle Pfeiffer, Viola Davis, and Gillian Anderson Talk THE FIRST LADY on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Marissa Tomeo - April 10, 2022
Michelle Pfeiffer, Viola Davis, and Gillian Anderson stopped by CBS Sunday Morning today to discuss their upcoming Showtime series, The First Lady....
The Neo-Futurists Debut Genre-defying Multimedia Drag Spectacle WILDCATS
by A.A. Cristi - March 29, 2022
The Neo-Futurists announce the first live full-length show since the COVID shutdown. Created by Ensemble Members Ida Cuttler and Nick Hart, WILDCATS is a multimedia drag spectacle exploring themes of loneliness and isolation via the true story of Lucille Ball's disastrous Broadway debut in 1960. ...
Vocal Arts DC Presents Jamie Barton With Jake Heggie
by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2022
On Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30pm, Vocal Arts DC presents mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton with composer—pianist Jake Heggie in concert at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. This program will include selections by Henry Purcell, Franz Schubert, Johannes Brahms, and Florence Price. ...
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