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TAB HUNTER CONFIDENTIAL Debuts on Blu-Ray & DVD Nationwide, Today
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2016

FilmRise has announced the August 23rd Blu-Ray and DVD release of TAB HUNTER CONFIDENTIAL. After an incredible year on the film festival circuit and a theatrical run across fifty cities in the United States, the acclaimed documentary will be available to rent or own from all major retailers....


Opera Exposures to Present Memorial Concert Honoring Met Opera's Deborah Jackson
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2016

OPERA EXPOSURES, the not-for-profit opera company founded by Edna Greenwich in 2004, will present a Memorial Concert in honor of the late Deborah Jackson, a lover of theatre and music who passed away in February after spending 33 years at the Metropolitan Opera Stage Door working the switchboard and...


EL VATO Season Two Starring Mexican Singer El Dasa Returns This Sunday Photo EL VATO Season Two Starring Mexican Singer El Dasa Returns This Sunday
by Caryn Robbins - August 24, 2017

UNIVERSO, the fastest growing Spanish-language entertainment cable network in the U.S., premieres second season of its original scripted series EL VATO, Sunday, August 27 at 10pm/9C....


'Whose Line is it Anyway?' & 'Hyprov' Star Mike McShane to Duet with Jason Kravits in Photo 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' & 'Hyprov' Star Mike McShane to Duet with Jason Kravits in OFF THE TOP! at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2017

TV and Broadway veteran Jason Kravits (Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Drowsy Chaperone) will be joined by legendary improvisor/actor Mike McShane (Whose Line is it Anyway?, Hyprov) at the final performance of the completely improvised, completely fictional, completely ridiculous one-man musical cabaret, ...


Terri Mateer to Perform A KIND SHOT at the Rosendale Theatre Photo Terri Mateer to Perform A KIND SHOT at the Rosendale Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017

Terri Mateer (Hudson Valley Resident, Co-Organizer Women's March On Woodstock, Writer & Performer) teams up with the Rosendale Theatre to present her Off-Off Broadway solo show A KIND SHOT on Friday, October 27th 8pm and October 28th 4pm....


Liberace Bio Musical Back on Track with New Producer
by Julie Musbach - March 09, 2017

Following the success of HBO's film BEHIND THE CANDELABRA, executive producer Jerry Weintraub began making moves to bring the legendary Liberace's story to the stage. According to the New York Post, a musical will likely be on the horizon. ...


Jon-Sel Gourkan Presents KEEP CALM, I'M ONLY DIABETIC Photo Jon-Sel Gourkan Presents KEEP CALM, I'M ONLY DIABETIC
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017

If you think Type 1 diabetes is a disability, think again. This satirical one-man show follows the real-life story of one diabetics journey and the obstacles he has overcome to make his dreams come true. Keep calm I'm only Diabetic is written and performed by Jon-Sel Gourkan....


Empowerment Documentary STEP Debuts Featurette
by Julie Musbach - June 18, 2017

STEP is the true-life story of a girls' high-school step team against the background of the heart of Baltimore. These young women learn to laugh, love and thrive – on and off the stage – even when the world seems to work against them. Empowered by their teachers, teammates, counselors, coaches and f...


VIDEO: LADY DAY's Audra McDonald Performs 'God Bless The Child' on BBC One Photo VIDEO: LADY DAY's Audra McDonald Performs 'God Bless The Child' on BBC One
by Caryn Robbins - July 26, 2017

Six time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald stopped by this past Sunday's THE ANDREW MARR SHOW on BBC One to perform 'God Bless The Child', a number from the critically acclaimed production of LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL...


Tiffany May Shares SIN - I WAS BORN INTO IT
by Christina Mancuso - January 25, 2017

'SIN: I Was Born Into It': a story about confronting sin and seeking redemption. 'SIN: I Was Born Into It' is the creation of published author, Tiffany May, a prayer warrior who dedicates her time to teaching the Bible at her local church and street ministry in Kansas City, Missouri....


Stacy Sullivan's Peggy Lee Tribute to Benefit Lawrence F. Hickey Center for Child Development
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2017

WPIX-TV journalist, Magee Hickey, and her sister, Elizabeth Lavin, with Astor's Lawrence F. Hickey Center for Child Development, will present Stacy Sullivan in concert on February 4th at 7pm at the Sheen Center....


Tickets On Sale Tomorrow for JERSEY BOYS at Sydney's Capitol Theatre Photo Tickets On Sale Tomorrow for JERSEY BOYS at Sydney's Capitol Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2017

Jersey Boys will open at Sydney's Capitol Theatre in September 2018 for a strictly limited season. Don't miss out. Tickets for Jersey Boys go on sale at 5pm this Friday 27 October....


The Barn Players to Host GREY GARDENS Talkback with Documentary Cast Member Photo The Barn Players to Host GREY GARDENS Talkback with Documentary Cast Member
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2017

On the evening of Today, September 30th, The Barn Players will be welcoming Jerry Torre, an actual cast member from the Grey Gardens documentary. Audience members may stay to participate in a post-show talkback with Mr. Torre, whose memory is also reimagined as a character in the award-winning music...


Michael Mayer to Helm Pharrell Williams-Inspired Movie Musical
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2017

Broadway helmer Michael Mayer will direct a new movie musical for FOX inspired by multi-Grammy Award winner Pharrell Williams....


TAB HUNTER CONFIDENTIAL Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD
by Caryn Robbins - August 24, 2016

After an incredible year on the film festival circuit and a theatrical run across fifty cities in the United States, the acclaimed documentary TAB HUNTER CONFIDENTIAL is available to rent or own on Blu-Ray and DVD from FilmRise....


Michael Mayer to Helm Pharrell Williams-Inspired Movie Musical
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2017

Broadway helmer Michael Mayer will direct a new movie musical for FOX inspired by multi-Grammy Award winner Pharrell Williams....


Telemundo's SIEMPRE NINOS Wraps Up First Season with Spectacular Finale This Sunday
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2017

The grand finale of the first season of Telemundo's “SIEMPRE NINOS comes to the screen this Sunday, April 2 at 8pm/7c with host Don Francisco...


Miss Hope Springs to Perform Series of Shows at Wilton's Music Hall
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2016

Hailed as 'Tragi-comic genius' by Julian Clary and 'A gifted performer and songwriter and accomplished entertainer in the best vaudeville tradition' by Billy Stritch (Liza Minnelll's musical director,) internationally acclaimed musical comedy sensation West End cabaret star Miss Hope Springs, plays ...


VIDEO: Darren Criss Urges His Fellow San Franciscans To See Him in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by Michael Dale - August 29, 2016

Darren Criss, who came into the starring role in Hedwig AND THE ANGRY INCH as a replacement during its Broadway run, is very excited to be opening the musical's national tour in two very familiar environments....


The Barn Players to Host GREY GARDENS Talkback with Documentary Cast Member Photo The Barn Players to Host GREY GARDENS Talkback with Documentary Cast Member
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017

On the evening of Saturday, September 30th, The Barn Players will be welcoming Jerry Torre, an actual cast member from the Grey Gardens documentary. Audience members may stay to participate in a post-show talkback with Mr. Torre, whose memory is also reimagined as a character in the award-winning mu...


A&E Announces Premiere Dates for BIGGIE: THE LIFE OF NOTORIOUS B.I.G. and WHO KILLED TUPAC?
by Caryn Robbins - June 05, 2017

A&E Network will premiere the definitive documentary BIGGIE: THE LIFE OF NOTORIOUS B.I.G. as the inaugural project airing under the recently relaunched 'Biography' banner....


VIDEO: LADY DAY's Audra McDonald Performs 'God Bless The Child' on BBC One Photo VIDEO: LADY DAY's Audra McDonald Performs 'God Bless The Child' on BBC One
by Caryn Robbins - July 26, 2017

Six time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald stopped by this past Sunday's THE ANDREW MARR SHOW on BBC One to perform 'God Bless The Child', a number from the critically acclaimed production of LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL...


VIDEO: On This Day, September 16- John Leguizamo's FREAK Premieres Off-Broadway Photo VIDEO: On This Day, September 16- John Leguizamo's FREAK Premieres Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - September 16, 2017

On this day in 1997, John Leguizamo, opens Freak at Off-Broadway's Atlantic Theatre. The show would go on to transfer to Broadway where it would play 144 performances and inspire another HBO special for the writer/comedian....


Nat Geo's DIAN FOSSEY: SECRETS IN THE MIST, ft. Sigourney Weaver, Now In Production Photo Nat Geo's DIAN FOSSEY: SECRETS IN THE MIST, ft. Sigourney Weaver, Now In Production
by Caryn Robbins - July 26, 2017

DIAN FOSSEY: SECRETS IN THE MIST is currently in production and will air globally on National Geographic in 171 countries and 45 languages later in 2017....


Former Theatre Agent Pleads Guilty to Scamming Investors with Fake Play
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2017

Former theatre agent Roland Scahill pleaded guilty on Wednesday to tricking friends into investing almost $200,000 in a fake play was he said would star Lupita Nyong'o....






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