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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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Jorma Kaukonen Comes to Hartford's Infinity Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2015

Legendary guitarist/songwriter Jorma Kaukonen is touring for his upcoming release, Ain't In No Hurry, out on February 17, 2015. He will perform tonight, March 13 at 8pm at Infinity Hall Hartford, 32 Front St, Hartford, CT....


Guitarist Jimmy McIntosh Releases New Album Featuring Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood
by Caryn Robbins - February 26, 2015

As a follow up to 2006's 'Orleans to London', guitarist Jimmy McIntosh once again finds himself in illustrious company on his new album 'Jimmy McIntosh and...'...


BWW Reviews: BLOOD ON THE VEIL Celebrates the Often-Maligned Art of Belly Dance
by Sondra Forsyth - February 20, 2015

'Blood on the Veil' is a mesmerizing theater piece with the commendable mission of dispelling the misconception that the ancient oriental art of belly dancing is nothing but a dance of seduction. Written, choreographed, and performed by the multi-talented Carol Henning, the performance involves not ...


Raymond Cruz Talks Surprise Appearance on AMC's BETTER CALL SAUL
by TV News Desk - February 16, 2015

After Tuco Salamanca's (Raymond Cruz) surprise appearance in the first episode of AMC's BREAKING BAD spinoff BETTER CALL SAUL last week, Cruz took a moment to talk to People about keeping his character's cameo a secret, plus how he sees Tuco. Scroll down for highlights from the interview, and read t...


Centaur Theatre Presents the Canadian Premiere of THE GOODNIGHT BIRD Starring Nicola Cavendish, Christopher Hunt and Graham Cuthbertson
by Tori Leiber - February 05, 2015

The Canadian premiere of THE GOODNIGHT BIRD, Centaur Theatre's fourth play of six in the 2014-15 season, plays from February 24 to March 22, 2015. The joint production with Vancouver's Kay Meek Centre, where the production made its Western Canadian premiere in January, is written by Colleen Murphy a...


NASHVILLE THEATER 101: James Rudolph & Shawn Knight
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 20, 2015

Why do you do theater? We've been putting that question to members of the Nashville theater famiy for the past month to find out what it is that motivates creative types to pursue an illusory and challenging career, while for others the theater gives them a creative avocation that helps keep them sa...


BWW Interview: Adam Trent, 'The Illusionist'
by Vickie Evans - January 19, 2015

Adam Trent is a self-taught illusionist who combines his musical and comedic talents to mesmerize his audience. Adam, along with six other illusionists will showcase their talents in Broadway's best-selling magic show, "The Illusionists: Witness The Impossible" from January 27-Feb 1, at the Knig...


BWW Reviews: BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS Tickles and Endears
by Marietta Lunceford - January 12, 2015

If you don't like puns, slapstick, jokes, situational comedy and any other type of comedy you can imagine, then stay home. If you aren't interested in an inventive story and unrestrained, imaginative acting then this is not for you. But if you are up for an adventure and altogether hilarious night a...


BWW Interviews: Tony Nominee Lauren Ward On BAT BOY!
by Carrie Dunn - January 09, 2015

The Southwark Playhouse isn't exactly the physical kind of venue you'd expect a Tony winner to be working at. In terms of programming and production quality, however, it's no wonder that Lauren Ward is about to begin her run there in the cult hit Bat Boy....


Doctor Analyzes Correctional Facilities in New Book
by Christina Mancuso - January 08, 2015

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Bravo Productions Presents CINDERELLA and HAIRSPRAY, Jan. 2015
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 03, 2015

Bravo Productions presents two Broadway hits, Cinderella and Hairspray, at Randolph Road Theatre in January 2015....


Broadway & Disney Star Sandra Turley to Perform at SCERA in January
by Tyler Peterson - December 22, 2014

As a young teenager, Sandra Turley saw the musical 'Les Miserables' and knew that someday she wanted to perform in that production. Her substantial acting and vocal chops eventually landed her the role of Cosette on Broadway and she was also able to play Cosette with the venerable Colm Wilkinson i...


BWW Reviews: Ronnie Giles Gets REVENGE At Don't Tell Mama
by Marakay Rogers - December 03, 2014

Actor-singer Ronnie Giles and jazz pianist Daryl Kojak took stage at Don't Tell Mama once again to take the REVENGE OF THE THIRD RATE LOUNGE SINGER...


BWW Reviews: ACT's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Alive with Magic
by Jay Irwin - December 01, 2014

ACT and Director John Langs completely nailed it again and then some. I saw the production last year of ACT's Seattle tradition of "A Christmas Carol" and found myself struck by how well they conveyed this classic tale. And as much as I enjoyed it last year there was something even more magical an...


NY Theatre Barn New Work Series to Feature Deaf Composer, 11/17
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 16, 2014

On November 17th, patrons have one chance to see a New York Theatre Barn (The Barn) exclusive Pre-­Premiere* of the new musicals, ROBOTICUS and SOMETHING BLUE at the Daryl Roth Theatre's D-Lounge. The Barn is the only 501(c)(3) non-profit theatre company whose sole mission is 'to give theatre a ch...


Joplin's Pearl Featuring Amber Ferrari Plays PTPA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2014

The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) will present JOPLIN'S PEARL FEATURING AMBER FERRARI tonight, November 1st at 8:00 PM. Amber is a powerhouse and during the first half of her show she will perform the music of some of her favorite Artists like Jefferson Airplane, Pat Benatar, Anni...


New York Theatre Barn Present BODY AND SOUL and LEGENDS & LORE Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - October 20, 2014

Tonight, October 20th, you have one chance to see a New York Theatre Barn (The Barn) exclusive Pre-Premiere* of the new musicals, BODY AND SOUL and LEGENDS & LORE at the Daryl Roth Theatre's D- Lounge....


BWW Reviews: Vastly Entertaining SUPERIOR DONUTS at Stageworks
by Peter Nason - October 13, 2014

Travis Brown makes a stunning debut with a top-notch cast in this wonderfully acted show that should not be missed....


SCERA Welcomes Hudson Lights Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2014

If any of the four vocal artists in the new pop and jazz quartet Hudson Lights look familiar, it's because three of them represented BYU's Vocal Point and competed on NBC's “The Sing-Off” in 2011, coming in fifth and gaining a new national audience of avid fans....


BWW Flashback Friday: FELICITY Finally!
by Jennifer McHugh - October 10, 2014

A year after graduating college, I got sucked into the college journey of Felicity Porter. For four years, I was there for her adventure in New York City, far away from Palo Alto, California as she juggled the love of Ben and Noel and tried to figure out exactly who she was and who she wanted to be....


Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Talks Criticizing President Obama on CBS
by Caryn Robbins - October 08, 2014

Former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta explained his reasoning for criticizing President Obama's leadership in his new book, even though some have said that he should have waited until the president left office, in an interview that was broadcast today....


SCERA to Welcome Hudson Lights, 10/11
by Tyler Peterson - September 25, 2014

If any of the four vocal artists in the new pop and jazz quartet Hudson Lights look familiar, it's because three of them represented BYU's Vocal Point and competed on NBC's “The Sing-Off” in 2011, coming in fifth and gaining a new national audience of avid fans....


Confirmed! Lea Michele to Sing from FROZEN on GLEE's Season Premiere!
by Robert Diamond - September 13, 2014

As BWW previously reported, rumors indicated that Lea Michele would offer up her own version of the Oscar-winning song, 'Let It Go,' from Disney's mega-hit FROZEN, in the premiere episode of the sixth and final season of FOX's GLEE....


Joplin's Pearl Featuring Amber Ferrari to Play PTPA, 11/1
by Tyler Peterson - September 09, 2014

The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) will present JOPLIN'S PEARL FEATURING AMBER FERRARI on Saturday, November 1st at 8:00 PM. Amber is a powerhouse and during the first half of her show she will perform the music of some of her favorite Artists like Jefferson Airplane, Pat Benatar, ...


Lea Michele Reveals She'll Be Singing 'A Very Popular Disney Song' on GLEE's Final Season
by Caryn Robbins - September 09, 2014

A report today on Eonline gives us more reason than ever to believe that the rumor just may be true....





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