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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THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT, MUSEMATCH XII, and STRANGER SINGS This Week at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - October 09, 2018
This week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551....
GRAMMY Museum Presents THE PRISON CONCERTS: FOLSOM AND SAN QUENTIN
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 03, 2018
Widely known as the godfather of music photography, the late Jim Marshall maintained a 50-year career that resulted in more than 500 album covers, an abundance of magazine covers, and some of the most celebrated images in blues, jazz, country, and rock and roll, including those from Johnny Cash's no...
Michael Martin Murphey Previews Highly-Anticipated Austinology Album with Exclusive Livestream on CountryRoadTV.com
by Tori Hartshorn - October 01, 2018
Michael Martin Murphey, legendary recording artist/songwriter and multiple-Grammy nominee known for hits such as 'Wildfire,' 'Geronimo's Cadillac,' 'What's Forever For,' 'Carolina in the Pines,' 'Cherokee Fiddle' and more, will preview his highly-anticipated upcoming album, Austinology: Alleys of A...
BWW Interview: For Evermore... Leanne Cope on Her Journey in AN AMERICAN IN PARIS; In Movie Theaters on Sunday!
by David Clarke - September 21, 2018
Taped during the 2017 London engagement, the Tony-winning musical AN AMERICAN IN PARIS comes to movie theaters in the United States on September 20 and 23. The live capture, distributed by Trafalgar Releasing, features the original Broadway star Leanne Cope reprising her role in the critically ac...
Matthew Perryman Jones Debuts Album and Details 'Genius Loci' Writing Concept
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 21, 2018
“One day I'll know as I am known,” Matthew Perryman Jones sings in “Happy”, the opening track of his fantastic new album, The Waking Hours. The line is both a hopeful prayer and a knowing promise that tugs at the heartstrings of the song cycle: the idea of letting control go and giving ou...
Stars of MEAN GIRLS, PRETTY WOMAN, and More to Sing ABBA at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - September 17, 2018
Get ready to dance and jive with your favorite Broadway stars at 54 Sings ABBA on November 9, 2018 at 11:30pm at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW....
STRANGER SINGS! AN UNAUTHORIZED PARODY MUSICAL Turns 54 Below Upside Down
by Julie Musbach - September 05, 2018
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Stranger Sings! on October 13th 2018 at 11:30pm. ...
Edinburgh 2018: BWW Review: SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL, Pleasance Courtyard
by Matt Elliot - August 09, 2018
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical makes a return visit to the Edinburgh Festival for its 11th consecutive year. The premise is simple; create a brand new musical from scratch at every performance, the execution is not....
BWW Interview: Damian Humbley Talks SPAMILTON
by Marianka Swain - July 17, 2018
Australian actor Damian Humbley's past work includes Merrily We Roll Along, The Woman in White and The Last 5 Years. He's currently starring in Spamilton, an affectionate spoof of the all-conquering Hamilton, at Menier Chocolate Factory....
Tyler Conroy, Alex Gibson, And Emily Schultheis Sing Pop Hits Of The 2000s at 54 Below
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2018
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Tyler Conroy, Alex Gibson, and Emily Schultheis in 54 Sings Pop Hits of the 2000s on July 14, 2018 at 11:30pm. 54 Sings Pop Hits of the 2000s is a nostalgic celebration of the music of the teen queens of the 2000s, performed by some of NYC's bri...
Tyler Conroy, Alex Gibson, And Emily Schultheis Sing Pop Hits Of The 2000s at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - July 12, 2018
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Tyler Conroy, Alex Gibson, and Emily Schultheis in 54 Sings Pop Hits of the 2000s on July 14, 2018 at 11:30pm. 54 Sings Pop Hits of the 2000s is a nostalgic celebration of the music of the teen queens of the 2000s, performed by some of NYC's bri...
BWW Interview: Actor Bill Lovern
by Mark C. Lloyd - July 08, 2018
BWW Interview: Actor Bill Lovern...
BWW Review: MURDER FOR TWO at Florida Studio Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - July 02, 2018
Mystery, Murder & Mayhem Ensue Onstage in Florida Studio Theatre's Production of Murder for Two...
Louis Cole Announces New Album and Shares New Track/Video
by A.A. Cristi - June 29, 2018
Time is Los Angeles-based singer songwriter, producer and multi instrumentalist Louis Cole's third album - a casual but addictive blend of quickfire, hook-laden electrofunk bullets and wistful, soft-focus balladry - and it's compelling. 'A lot of it is little thoughts, that I made into big songs... ...
VIDEO: Highlights of Kristin Chenoweth and Students in The 2nd Annual Kristi Awards
by Robert Diamond - June 20, 2018
Kristin Chenoweth was bursting with pride this afternoon, when she sent us this highlights video from the 2018 Kristi Awards....
BWW Interview: Freddie Tapner Talks London Musical Theatre Orchestra's 2018 Season
by Fiona Scott - June 15, 2018
Freddie Tapner is the founder and Principal Conductor of London Musical Theatre Orchestra (LMTO). As well as conducting LMTO at their professional engagements, he performs in and around London and sits on the Developmental Board for the National Youth Music Theatre....
BWW Interview: Playwright Sean Grennan of THE TIN WOMAN at Centre Stage
by Neil Shurley - June 08, 2018
'I think that when people are crying or laughing, there is something in them that is open and engaged and invested with the story. That's what I always want.'...
New Digital TV Series, BACK OF HOUSE Takes Home Two 2018 Telly Awards
by Macon Prickett - June 06, 2018
Launched in September of 2017 at the Tribeca Film Festival, and now reaching over half-a-million views, the original online series, Back of House, has been honored with two Telly Awards, for outstanding Branded Content and Cinematography....
BWW Interview: Deon'te Goodman in SONGBIRD at Two River Theater
by Marina Kennedy - June 05, 2018
Two River Theater (TRT) is presenting 'Songbird' from June 9 to July 1 in the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater. Directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, it is written by Michael Kimmel with music and lyrics by Lauren Pritchard. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Deon'te Goodman who plays Ri...
Chef Spotlight: Executive Chef Andrew Riccatelli of BAGATELLE NYC
by Marina Kennedy - June 03, 2018
Andrew Riccatelli was just named the new Executive Chef at Bagatelle NYC and Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing him for our 'Chef Spotlight.'...
JoAnne Akalaitis Returns To The Guthrie With World Premiere Of BAD NEWS! I WAS THERE…
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2018
The Guthrie Theater (Joseph Haj, artistic director) announced it will present BAD NEWS! i was there… created and directed by JoAnne Akalaitis with Kate Atwell, Greg Taubman and Ashley Tata with original music and sound by Bruce Odland. Playing June 2-3, 2018, for four performances only, this uniqu...
BWW Review: THE GRADUATE SINGERS: GLORIA!, at Elder Hall, University Of Adelaide
by Barry Lenny - May 23, 2018
Two masterpieces of Baroque choral music made an excellent pairing....
Vickilyn Reynolds Stars in HATTIE MCDANIEL...WHAT I NEED YOU TO KNOW!
by Julie Musbach - May 16, 2018
Rich-Rey Productions LLC has announced the Bay Area Premiere of HATTIE MCDANIEL…WHAT I NEED YOU TO KNOW!starring Vickilyn Reynolds as Hattie McDaniel, the trailblazing Gone with the Wind Academy Award-winner. HATTIE MCDANIEL… will perform from June 21 - 24, 2018 at the Cowell Theatre loca...
BWW Interview: Ellen Maddow Trips the Light Fantastic in DANCE NATION
by Naomi Serviss - May 14, 2018
This edgy production about a cutthroat girls dance group isn't a MEAN GIRLS kind of play, but it does tackle the competitive drive that can consume a teen's life....
The Creators Of WONDERSHOW Announce MAGIC HOUR At The Triad Theater
by Julie Musbach - May 11, 2018
In the 1980's Elizabeth Taylor, Liza Minnelli, Jack Nicholson, Robert DeNiro and many other well known actors would use the Theater for their own weekly private performances. And more recently, the Triad has welcomed stars like Martin Short, Kristen Wiig, Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Hart. Lady Gaga even...
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