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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BWW Interviews: Bryan Fenkart Brings MEMPHIS to San Diego
by E.H. Reiter - July 25, 2012
Interview with Bryan Fenkart, who plays Huey, the DJ that dared to play the music he loved on the radio for all to hear. MEMPHIS is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. For tickets and show time information please go to www.broa...
by E.H. Reiter - July 25, 2012
Interview with Bryan Fenkart, who plays Huey, the DJ that dared to play the music he loved on the radio for all to hear. MEMPHIS is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. For tickets and show time information please go to www.broa...
Barbara Walters Anchors HEAVEN: WHERE IS IT? HOW DO WE GET THERE? Tonight, 7/6
by TV News Desk - July 06, 2012
Anchored by Barbara Walters, HEAVEN: WHERE IS IT? HOW DO WE GET THERE? explores the meaning of heaven with religious leaders of the major faiths, scientists, people who say they believe in heaven because they have been there, with celebrities who are vocal about their beliefs, and even with terroris...
by TV News Desk - July 06, 2012
Anchored by Barbara Walters, HEAVEN: WHERE IS IT? HOW DO WE GET THERE? explores the meaning of heaven with religious leaders of the major faiths, scientists, people who say they believe in heaven because they have been there, with celebrities who are vocal about their beliefs, and even with terroris...
Barbara Walters to Anchor HEAVEN: WHERE IS IT? HOW DO WE GET THERE?, 7/6
by Caryn Robbins - June 25, 2012
Anchored by Barbara Walters, HEAVEN: WHERE IS IT? HOW DO WE GET THERE? explores the meaning of heaven with religious leaders of the major faiths, scientists, people who say they believe in heaven because they have been there, with celebrities who are vocal about their beliefs, and even with terroris...
by Caryn Robbins - June 25, 2012
Anchored by Barbara Walters, HEAVEN: WHERE IS IT? HOW DO WE GET THERE? explores the meaning of heaven with religious leaders of the major faiths, scientists, people who say they believe in heaven because they have been there, with celebrities who are vocal about their beliefs, and even with terroris...
Cher Heading to Broadway in New Musical Based on Her Life
by Nicole Rosky - June 25, 2012
Music superstar Cher just announced via Twitter that a musical based on her life is currently in the works. Cher revealed that the show, which is aiming for a Broadway run, will feature two other actresses as younger 'Cher,' with Cher playing the older version of herself. The show will of course fea...
by Nicole Rosky - June 25, 2012
Music superstar Cher just announced via Twitter that a musical based on her life is currently in the works. Cher revealed that the show, which is aiming for a Broadway run, will feature two other actresses as younger 'Cher,' with Cher playing the older version of herself. The show will of course fea...
BWW Review: MEMPHIS Lives in Buffalo!
by Jenna Rich - June 10, 2012
Anyone who knows me knows that I adore MEMPHIS. Back in 2011, I had the opportunity to see the show on Broadway and I met the fantastical Chad Kimball. Later that year, I went to see the Direct from Broadway showings at my local movie theater (yes, I went 3 times). You could say I'm a bit obsessed. ...
by Jenna Rich - June 10, 2012
Anyone who knows me knows that I adore MEMPHIS. Back in 2011, I had the opportunity to see the show on Broadway and I met the fantastical Chad Kimball. Later that year, I went to see the Direct from Broadway showings at my local movie theater (yes, I went 3 times). You could say I'm a bit obsessed. ...
BWW Interviews: Sarah Gettelfinger Brings Morticia Addams to San Diego
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 31, 2012
An interview with Sarah Gettelfinger, who brings to life the matriarch of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Morticia Addams on the show's National Tour, now playing at Broadway San Diego through June 3....
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 31, 2012
An interview with Sarah Gettelfinger, who brings to life the matriarch of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Morticia Addams on the show's National Tour, now playing at Broadway San Diego through June 3....
BWW Reviews: A MODEST SUGGESTION on Theatre Row, Now thru May 27
by Trish Vignola - May 19, 2012
APPLE CORE THEATER COMPANY (ACTC) is pleased to present the world premiere production of Israeli-American playwright, Ken Kaissar's new satire - A MODEST SUGGESTION. Directed by Walter J. Hoffman, A MODEST SUGGESTION is in the midst of a limited engagement at the Studio Theatre at Theatre Row (410 W...
by Trish Vignola - May 19, 2012
APPLE CORE THEATER COMPANY (ACTC) is pleased to present the world premiere production of Israeli-American playwright, Ken Kaissar's new satire - A MODEST SUGGESTION. Directed by Walter J. Hoffman, A MODEST SUGGESTION is in the midst of a limited engagement at the Studio Theatre at Theatre Row (410 W...
DOMA Presents SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, Now thru 6/3
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2012
DOMA Theatre Company continues its 2012 musical season with a collection of stories by multiple award-winning composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown, opens tonight, May 11 at The MET Theatre in Los Angeles. Marco Gomez directs, Dolf Ramos is musical director and Angela Todaro choreographs. The cast is...
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2012
DOMA Theatre Company continues its 2012 musical season with a collection of stories by multiple award-winning composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown, opens tonight, May 11 at The MET Theatre in Los Angeles. Marco Gomez directs, Dolf Ramos is musical director and Angela Todaro choreographs. The cast is...
BWW Interviews: John Owen-Jones About PHANTOM UK Tour And His New Album!
by Carrie Dunn - April 22, 2012
We talk to the Phantom about the UK tour and his new album Unmasked......
by Carrie Dunn - April 22, 2012
We talk to the Phantom about the UK tour and his new album Unmasked......
DOMA Presents SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, 5/11-6/3
by Harmony Wheeler - April 11, 2012
DOMA Theatre Company continues its 2012 musical season with a collection of stories by multiple award-winning composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown, opens on May 11 at The MET Theatre in Los Angeles. Marco Gomez directs, Dolf Ramos is musical director and Angela Todaro choreographs. The cast is compr...
by Harmony Wheeler - April 11, 2012
DOMA Theatre Company continues its 2012 musical season with a collection of stories by multiple award-winning composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown, opens on May 11 at The MET Theatre in Los Angeles. Marco Gomez directs, Dolf Ramos is musical director and Angela Todaro choreographs. The cast is compr...
New Voice Company Holds Another V-Day Fundraiser, 3/31
by Oliver Oliveros - March 27, 2012
New Voice Company, whose founder, Monique Wilson ('My Name Is Rachel Corrie,' 'The Good Body'), is one of the most provocative voices in Philippine contemporary theater, brings back THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, Eve Ensler's Obie Award-winning play, and V-Day 2012, a global movement that raises money for c...
by Oliver Oliveros - March 27, 2012
New Voice Company, whose founder, Monique Wilson ('My Name Is Rachel Corrie,' 'The Good Body'), is one of the most provocative voices in Philippine contemporary theater, brings back THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, Eve Ensler's Obie Award-winning play, and V-Day 2012, a global movement that raises money for c...
BWW Interviews: SHREK's Merritt David Janes on Playing a Villain and Why this Musical Rivals the Film
by Kelly Cameron - March 20, 2012
Shrek the Musical just wrapped a successful week in Montreal, and heads into Toronto tomorrow night for a two week engagement at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. BWW sat down to talk with the Merritt David Janes, who plays Lord Farquaad, the 'vertically challenged villain' of the story....
by Kelly Cameron - March 20, 2012
Shrek the Musical just wrapped a successful week in Montreal, and heads into Toronto tomorrow night for a two week engagement at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. BWW sat down to talk with the Merritt David Janes, who plays Lord Farquaad, the 'vertically challenged villain' of the story....
The Inconvenience's HIT THE WALL Gets Final Five Performances at Steppenwolf
by Kelsey Denette - March 09, 2012
Steppenwolf Theatre Company adds five additional performances to the acclaimed, sold-out production of Ike Holter's Hit the Wall, directed by Eric Hoff, presented by The Inconvenience....
by Kelsey Denette - March 09, 2012
Steppenwolf Theatre Company adds five additional performances to the acclaimed, sold-out production of Ike Holter's Hit the Wall, directed by Eric Hoff, presented by The Inconvenience....
BWW Interviews: Tara Young on MICHAEL JACKSON THE IMMORTAL WORLD TOUR
by Linda Ann Watt - March 09, 2012
An interview with Tara Young, the Artistic Director for Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 13-14, 2012...
by Linda Ann Watt - March 09, 2012
An interview with Tara Young, the Artistic Director for Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 13-14, 2012...
Steppenwolf and The Inconvenience Extend HIT THE WALL
by Kelsey Denette - March 06, 2012
Steppenwolf Theatre Company extends the acclaimed, sold-out production of Ike Holter's Hit the Wall, directed by Eric Hoff, presented by The Inconvenience, for five additional performances. The ensemble cast of ten remains intact, with one change: the role of Roberta-originally played by Shannon Mat...
by Kelsey Denette - March 06, 2012
Steppenwolf Theatre Company extends the acclaimed, sold-out production of Ike Holter's Hit the Wall, directed by Eric Hoff, presented by The Inconvenience, for five additional performances. The ensemble cast of ten remains intact, with one change: the role of Roberta-originally played by Shannon Mat...
MAMMA MIA! is Frothy, Bouncy, Romantic Fun - Now thru March 4th!
by Linda Hodges - February 29, 2012
Mamma Mia! won't win any prizes for in-depth, philosophical story-telling, but its delightful mix of frothy, bouncy, romantic fun and disco/pop chart hits by ABBA make it a not-to-be-missed theatrical event....
by Linda Hodges - February 29, 2012
Mamma Mia! won't win any prizes for in-depth, philosophical story-telling, but its delightful mix of frothy, bouncy, romantic fun and disco/pop chart hits by ABBA make it a not-to-be-missed theatrical event....
Chicago Actors Find a Second Home in Ft. Atkinson—It’s the Central Coast!
by Paul W. Thompson - February 27, 2012
The scenic and historic town of Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, is about a two hour drive from Chicago's northwest suburbs. I'm glad to report that this tiny farm and tourist town is now the unlikely home of TWO Equity dinner theaters, as the Central Coast Restaurant has entered the market with Theater at ...
by Paul W. Thompson - February 27, 2012
The scenic and historic town of Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, is about a two hour drive from Chicago's northwest suburbs. I'm glad to report that this tiny farm and tourist town is now the unlikely home of TWO Equity dinner theaters, as the Central Coast Restaurant has entered the market with Theater at ...
BWW Interviews: Matt Nolan—ROCK OF AGES' Stacee Jaxx
by Blair Howell - February 27, 2012
The national tour of the hit Broadway musical ROCK of AGES rolls into Salt Lake City's Kingsbury Hall on March 2-3. Broadway World interviews the tour's Stacee Jaxx, played by Matt Nolan. ...
by Blair Howell - February 27, 2012
The national tour of the hit Broadway musical ROCK of AGES rolls into Salt Lake City's Kingsbury Hall on March 2-3. Broadway World interviews the tour's Stacee Jaxx, played by Matt Nolan. ...
The New Theatre Project Announces Third Installment of Apprentice Night
by Harmony Wheeler - February 22, 2012
As part of an effort to introduce themselves to the new, local artists working in Michigan's professional theatre scene, The New Theatre Project is pleased to offer complimentary tickets to all current apprentices on Sunday, February 26 at 8 pm....
by Harmony Wheeler - February 22, 2012
As part of an effort to introduce themselves to the new, local artists working in Michigan's professional theatre scene, The New Theatre Project is pleased to offer complimentary tickets to all current apprentices on Sunday, February 26 at 8 pm....
Steppenwolf Announces Companies for 3rd Annual GARAGE REP
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2012
Steppenwolf Theatre Company today announced the three Chicago companies selected for its third annual GARAGE REP: The Inconvenience, LiveWire Chicago and Theatre Zarko. These innovative, exciting companies will present three productions in rotating repertory for a ten-week run February 3 - April 8, ...
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2012
Steppenwolf Theatre Company today announced the three Chicago companies selected for its third annual GARAGE REP: The Inconvenience, LiveWire Chicago and Theatre Zarko. These innovative, exciting companies will present three productions in rotating repertory for a ten-week run February 3 - April 8, ...
BREAKING NEWS: Samantha Barks To Play Eponine In LES MISERABLES Movie
by Carrie Dunn - January 31, 2012
Samantha Barks is set to play Eponine in the film version of Les Miserables - the role she played at the 25th anniversary concert....
by Carrie Dunn - January 31, 2012
Samantha Barks is set to play Eponine in the film version of Les Miserables - the role she played at the 25th anniversary concert....
West End Lots Winner Appears In JERUSALEM!
by Carrie Dunn - January 06, 2012
Thanks to a successful bid in Stage One's 'West End Lots' charity auction, 20-year-old Lauren Paine from Kent experienced the once in a lifetime thrill of performing alongside Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook in the smash-hit play Jerusalem. ...
by Carrie Dunn - January 06, 2012
Thanks to a successful bid in Stage One's 'West End Lots' charity auction, 20-year-old Lauren Paine from Kent experienced the once in a lifetime thrill of performing alongside Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook in the smash-hit play Jerusalem. ...
TV: Around the Broadway World 1/2 - Saying Goodbye, Saying Hello and a little Greenery
by Craig Brockman - January 02, 2012
Check out BroadwayWorld TV's Around the BroadwayWorld for 1/1 featuring Susan Egan and Brian d'Arcy James - Mountain Greenery, Addams Family Flashback, Billy Elliot hits 1.5 Audience Member Milestone, Bye Bye Bonnie & Clyde, Evita - just one show coming soon.... ...
by Craig Brockman - January 02, 2012
Check out BroadwayWorld TV's Around the BroadwayWorld for 1/1 featuring Susan Egan and Brian d'Arcy James - Mountain Greenery, Addams Family Flashback, Billy Elliot hits 1.5 Audience Member Milestone, Bye Bye Bonnie & Clyde, Evita - just one show coming soon.... ...
Steppenwolf Announces Companies for 3rd Annual GARAGE REP
by Kelsey Denette - October 17, 2011
Steppenwolf Theatre Company today announced the three Chicago companies selected for its third annual GARAGE REP: The Inconvenience, LiveWire Chicago and Theatre Zarko. These innovative, exciting companies will present three productions in rotating repertory for a ten-week run February 3 - April 8, ...
by Kelsey Denette - October 17, 2011
Steppenwolf Theatre Company today announced the three Chicago companies selected for its third annual GARAGE REP: The Inconvenience, LiveWire Chicago and Theatre Zarko. These innovative, exciting companies will present three productions in rotating repertory for a ten-week run February 3 - April 8, ...
BWW Reviews: Harry Allen Plays Feinstein's at Loews Regency
by Stephen Sorokoff - October 05, 2011
52nd Street was the Jazz Center of NYC in the 1930s 40s & 50s. For those yearning for great music, the ambience (and black & white photos) of that glorious bygone era, you can now find it on 61st Street & Park Avenue. Harry Allen's Monday Night Jazz brings you back to that time with an assemblage of...
by Stephen Sorokoff - October 05, 2011
52nd Street was the Jazz Center of NYC in the 1930s 40s & 50s. For those yearning for great music, the ambience (and black & white photos) of that glorious bygone era, you can now find it on 61st Street & Park Avenue. Harry Allen's Monday Night Jazz brings you back to that time with an assemblage of...
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