Through original archival material, expert testimony and dramatic re-creations using CGI technology to place Theo E.J. Wilson in the scene, each episode challenges ideas of what really happened during some of the most pivotal moments in history.
This season explores Abraham Lincoln's assassination; the Hindenburg disaster; the Salem witch trials; the death of Jesse James; the Oklahoma City bombing; the battle of Stalingrad; H.H. Holmes' murder spree during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair; the Chernobyl accident; the 1965 Bloody Sunday march from Selma to Montgomery; the 1986 space shuttle Challenger disaster; the 1889 catastrophic Johnstown flood in eastern Pennsylvania and the St. Valentine's Day massacre.
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Interview: Alejo Vietti of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - March 08, 2026
Rob said early on is he didn't want to have a pastel, cake frosting show. He wanted vibrant colors, a bit more punchy, and a different palette than we're used to. So that was really good for me, because that opened up many more possibilities...
Review: JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - December 25, 2025
For the month of December, Junie B. Jones and her friends entertained the masses at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, spreading laughter, mischief, and plenty of elementary-school chaos just in time for the holidays....
Review: WHO’S HOLIDAY! at National Broadway Theatre
by Brian Hilbrand - December 16, 2025
A story, although not written by Seuss, is an after-story of sorts, detailing what happens the night after Cindy Lou Who meets the Grinch, who, interestingly enough, and without giving too much away, end up getting married. The wild and crazy events that go down as a result of that are nothing sho...
Review: THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS, Brick Lane Music Hall
by Franco Milazzo - December 01, 2025
Here is something no other theatre critic will tell you: music halls are possibly the greatest secret treats in London. Given the choice between, on the one hand, getting a second mortgage so I can sit in a West End theatre with the kind of legroom that Ryanair would consider beyond the pale or, on ...
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company to Present FRAMING MENERBES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 25, 2025
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present Framing Ménerbes in Johnson City, New York. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Daniel Gwirtzman and special guest Eli Horwatt....
Feature: GFTQ CAMP – Ground Floor Theatre is Building a Community
by Lynn Beaver - July 30, 2025
Theatre has always been a tradition passed down through generations—a living art form that evolves only when shared with the next. Most theatre professionals agree that cultivating young artists is essential, yet few companies make that commitment in practice. Ground Floor Theatre (GFT) is the rar...
Review: ANNIE at Broadway Palm
by Fran Thomas - July 12, 2025
Broadway Palm’s production of Annie brings the plucky heroine to life in the form of Addie Jaymes and Sophie Nesanelis, double cast in the role as are all the other girls in the orphanage....
Interview: Broadway's Original 'Anna' Patti Murin Stars In FROZEN at The Muny
by James Lindhorst - June 30, 2025
Next week when The Muny premiere of Disney’s Frozen opens in St. Louis audiences will be in for a rare treat. Broadway’s original Anna, actor Patti Murin, will reprise her role as the plucky princess. Murin is really excited about opening night, getting to see all the children in the audience, ...
Interview: Suzie Toot of SUZIE TOOT: IF YOU KNEW SUZIE.. ONE WOMAN SHOW at Amsterdam Bar & Hall
by Jared Fessler - June 21, 2025
We are chatting with the brilliant and unpredictable Suzie Toot—fresh off RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 and now stepping into the spotlight with her one-woman show, If You Knew Suzie…, at Amsterdam Bar & Hall on June 24....
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company Will Host FRAMING MENERBES: Film Screening and Reception With Special Guest Jovani Furlan
by Stephi Wild - June 12, 2025
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present the US premiere of Framing Ménerbes: Film Screening and Reception this month. Learn more about the event here!...
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company to Present European Premiere Of FRAMING MÉNERBES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present the European premiere of Framing Ménerbes: Film Screening and Reception. Learn more!...
Interview: Rebekah Scallet And Ellie Schwetye of THE HEIDI CHRONICLES at New Jewish Theatre
by James Lindhorst - May 22, 2025
Up next at New Jewish Theatre is Wendy Wasserstein’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony winning play The Heidi Chronicles, a semi-autobiographical story of Wasserstein’s life experiences over three decades. The play is considered groundbreaking for its examination of feminism, the changing roles of women,...
FRAMING MENERBES Film Screening and Reception Comes to La Strada cinéma itinérant
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2025
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present the European premiere of Framing Ménerbes: Film Screening and Reception in June. Learn more about the event here....
Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, Theatre Royal Brighton
by Caroline Cronin - April 24, 2025
This new production from director Lucy Bailey is a visual feast of delights. Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig in 2017, this is the first time there’s been a UK Tour of the infamous play and Bailey has given it the first-class treatment....
Merola Opera Program and San Francisco Opera Center to Present Recital in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 28, 2025
The Schwabacher Recital Series, presented by Merola Opera Program and San Francisco Opera Center, will continue with the second concert of its 41st season. Learn more and see how to attend....
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company Presents FRAMING MÉNERBES: Film Screening And Reception
by A.A. Cristi - February 21, 2025
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present the US premiere of Framing Ménerbes: Film Screening and Reception on June 26, 2025 at 6pm at the Dolby 88 Screening Room in Manhattan....
Paul Ford, Broadway Pianist and Arranger, Passes Away
by Sidney Paterra - February 19, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway music director, conductor, and arranger, Paul Ford. ...
Video: David Foster Plays BOOP! THE MUSICAL Sneak Peek on JENNIFER HUDSON
by Josh Sharpe - February 14, 2025
On a recent visit to The Jennifer Hudson Show, music producer and composer David Foster discussed the prospects of winning a Tony for Boop! The Musical and played a sneak peek from the new musical. Watch the segment now!...
Nadia Brown, Judy Gold, Robert Cuccioli And More To Lead THE DOCTOR'S DILEMMA At The Players
by A.A. Cristi - February 11, 2025
Gingold Theatrical Group has announced casting for The Doctor's Dilemma, the first presentation of the 20th Season of Project Shaw, a series of plays presented monthly offering George Bernard Shaw's activist humanitarianism....
Video: Michael Mayer Is Digging Into a New Kind of AIDA at the Met
by Joey Mervis - January 23, 2025
Michael Mayer grew up with a fascination with ancient Egypt, and it's an interest he is putting to good use this winter. Following his acclaimed work just last year on Broadway's Swept Away, Mayer has moved uptown to bring new life to Verdi's Aida at the Metropolitan Opera. He explains in this video...
Student Blog: My Trip to Singapore: A Journey with a Theme
by Student Blogger: Nanaka Bessho - December 31, 2024
Join me on my 4-day solo trip to Singapore, where I explored the world of Crazy Rich Asians, delved into the rich Peranakan culture, and unexpectedly uncovered the history of LGBT rights in the city. A journey of cultural discovery, personal growth, and unforgettable experiences!...
Interview: Music Director Dan Lipton Rocks Out Weekly at The Friki Tiki
by Rebecca Kaplan - December 19, 2024
Dan Lipton talks about what goes into music directing – changing arrangements to suit various needs, concocting song mashups, and more – and serving up rock hits of the 80s and beyond his weekly show VARIOUS ARTISTS WITH MATT & DAN at the Friki Tiki....
Video: Rachel Christopher Is Casting a Spell on Broadway
by Robert Bannon - December 13, 2024
In this video, Rachel Christopher is joining us! Rachel has been on Broadway in “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” and “for colored girls..” She is an acting force. She tells the tale of what it is like to audition.. (It involves flying!), opening night, the magic of the show, and so much more...
Interview: Daxton Bloomquist of FINDING MR. CHRISTMAS
by Jared Fessler - November 26, 2024
Daxton Bloomquist was recently featured in Finding Mr. Christmas on the Hallmark Channel. He also performed in the Broadway and National Tour productions of The Book of Mormon. In addition to his acting career, Daxton is passionate about traveling and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community in the med...
Review: A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS at Seattle Public Theater
by Jay Irwin - November 23, 2024
Dear Readers, let’s set the way back machine to 2018 when Jeff Schell, The Habit Comedy Troupe, and Mark Siano in conjunction with Seattle Public Theater gifted us that holiday season with “A Very Die Hard Christmas”. Since then we’ve endured political turmoil and a pandemic, but the glory t...
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