In 2010, the death from malnutrition of South Korean infant Sarang became an international news story when the circumstances were revealed: The parents had neglected her for an online fantasy game. Their subsequent trial, in the first case involving Internet addiction, established a global precedent in a world where virtual is the new reality.
Directed by Valerie Veatch (HBO
Directed by Valerie Veatch (HBO
THE LIFE + DEATH OF KENYON PHILLIPS Returns to Joe's Pub Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2014
After its sold-out, world-premiere performance at Joe's Pub this past spring, Kenyon Phillips's autobiographical 90-minute rock opera, The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips, will return to Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10003) tonight, October 24th, 2014, at 7:00PM. Author, playwright and ...
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2014
After its sold-out, world-premiere performance at Joe's Pub this past spring, Kenyon Phillips's autobiographical 90-minute rock opera, The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips, will return to Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10003) tonight, October 24th, 2014, at 7:00PM. Author, playwright and ...
Shawn Ryan Plays Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2014
Tonight, October 23 at 8:00 PM, Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage and Sher Krieger Events are presenting Shawn Ryan in 'Live in Concert!'...
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2014
Tonight, October 23 at 8:00 PM, Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage and Sher Krieger Events are presenting Shawn Ryan in 'Live in Concert!'...
Shawn Ryan to Play Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage, 10/23
by Tyler Peterson - October 15, 2014
On Thursday, October 23 at 8:00 PM, Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage and Sher Krieger Events are presenting Shawn Ryan in "Live in Concert!"...
by Tyler Peterson - October 15, 2014
On Thursday, October 23 at 8:00 PM, Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage and Sher Krieger Events are presenting Shawn Ryan in "Live in Concert!"...
Joanna Murray-Smith Headlines Pennsylvania Avenue Concert, Nov. 13
by Sally Henry Fuller - October 05, 2014
Five years after the runaway success of Songs for Nobodies, Joanna Murray-Smith, Bernadette Robinson and Simon Phillips team up once again for Pennsylvania Avenue, a brilliant new music theatre work opening Thursday 13 November 2014 at Southbank Theatre, The Sumner....
by Sally Henry Fuller - October 05, 2014
Five years after the runaway success of Songs for Nobodies, Joanna Murray-Smith, Bernadette Robinson and Simon Phillips team up once again for Pennsylvania Avenue, a brilliant new music theatre work opening Thursday 13 November 2014 at Southbank Theatre, The Sumner....
Varla Jean Merman Makes Feinstein's at the Nikko Debut This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2014
The purported love child of Ethel Merman and Ernest Borgnine, Varla Jean Merman makes her long awaited return to San Francisco for her debut at Feinstein's at the Nikko for three performances only - tonight, October 3 (8 p.m.), Saturday, October 4 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, October 5 (7 p.m.). Varla Jean,...
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2014
The purported love child of Ethel Merman and Ernest Borgnine, Varla Jean Merman makes her long awaited return to San Francisco for her debut at Feinstein's at the Nikko for three performances only - tonight, October 3 (8 p.m.), Saturday, October 4 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, October 5 (7 p.m.). Varla Jean,...
Courtney Love Will Lead KANSAS CITY CHOIR BOY Opera at Prototype Festival
by Nicole Rosky - October 02, 2014
According to the New York Times, musician Courtney Love will soon star in Todd Almond's new opera KANSAS CITY CHOIR BOY, which will premiere at Prototype 2015. The production will run January 7-17. Love told NYT: 'I love the concept, and I'm loving the music. I'm playing it constantly. I'm lookin...
by Nicole Rosky - October 02, 2014
According to the New York Times, musician Courtney Love will soon star in Todd Almond's new opera KANSAS CITY CHOIR BOY, which will premiere at Prototype 2015. The production will run January 7-17. Love told NYT: 'I love the concept, and I'm loving the music. I'm playing it constantly. I'm lookin...
BWW Reviews: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Leaves DFW in Stitches
by Sara Brown - September 17, 2014
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT makes its mark at Bass Hall from now until the 21st....
by Sara Brown - September 17, 2014
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT makes its mark at Bass Hall from now until the 21st....
BWW Exclusive: THE LIFE + DEATH OF KENYON PHILLIPS Will Return to Joe's Pub on 10/24
by Nicole Rosky - September 10, 2014
After its sold-out, world-premiere performance at Joe's Pub this past spring, Kenyon Phillips's autobiographical 90-minute rock opera, The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips, will return to Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10003) on Friday, October 24th, 2014, at 7:00PM....
by Nicole Rosky - September 10, 2014
After its sold-out, world-premiere performance at Joe's Pub this past spring, Kenyon Phillips's autobiographical 90-minute rock opera, The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips, will return to Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10003) on Friday, October 24th, 2014, at 7:00PM....
Varla Jean Mermant Performs Tonight at 54 Below
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2014
Varla Jean Merman is the purported love child of Ethel Merman and Ernest Borgnine. Returning to 54 Below tonight and tomorrow, September 3 & 4 by popular demand, Varla Jean, aka Jeffery Roberson, unveils a show of hilarious songs, videos and fabulous costumes, featuring Tom Judson at the piano....
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2014
Varla Jean Merman is the purported love child of Ethel Merman and Ernest Borgnine. Returning to 54 Below tonight and tomorrow, September 3 & 4 by popular demand, Varla Jean, aka Jeffery Roberson, unveils a show of hilarious songs, videos and fabulous costumes, featuring Tom Judson at the piano....
BWW Reports: GREASE Is The Word At The Pearl Theater
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - September 01, 2014
BWW Reports: GREASE Is The Word...
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - September 01, 2014
BWW Reports: GREASE Is The Word...
Varla Jean Merman to Perform at 54 Below, 9/3-4
by Tyler Peterson - August 28, 2014
Varla Jean Merman is the purported love child of Ethel Merman and Ernest Borgnine. Returning to 54 Below on September 3 & 4 by popular demand, Varla Jean, aka Jeffery Roberson, unveils a show of hilarious songs, videos and fabulous costumes, featuring Tom Judson at the piano. For Tickets please vi...
by Tyler Peterson - August 28, 2014
Varla Jean Merman is the purported love child of Ethel Merman and Ernest Borgnine. Returning to 54 Below on September 3 & 4 by popular demand, Varla Jean, aka Jeffery Roberson, unveils a show of hilarious songs, videos and fabulous costumes, featuring Tom Judson at the piano. For Tickets please vi...
Varla Jean Merman to Make Feinstein's at the Nikko Debut, 10/3-5
by Tyler Peterson - August 20, 2014
The purported love child of Ethel Merman and Ernest Borgnine, Varla Jean Merman makes her long awaited return to San Francisco for her debut at Feinstein's at the Nikko for three performances only - Friday, October 3 (8 p.m.), Saturday, October 4 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, October 5 (7 p.m.). Varla Jean,...
by Tyler Peterson - August 20, 2014
The purported love child of Ethel Merman and Ernest Borgnine, Varla Jean Merman makes her long awaited return to San Francisco for her debut at Feinstein's at the Nikko for three performances only - Friday, October 3 (8 p.m.), Saturday, October 4 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, October 5 (7 p.m.). Varla Jean,...
EDINBURGH 2014 - BWW Reviews: RACHEL PARRIS: LIVE IN VEGAS, Pleasance Courtyard, August 16 2014
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 16, 2014
Chortle award nominated musical comedian, Rachel Parris (IT Crowd, Thronecast, BBC Radio 4 and Austentatious) presents a shrewd take on the glamorous Las Vegas show, featuring brand new characters and comedy anthems....
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 16, 2014
Chortle award nominated musical comedian, Rachel Parris (IT Crowd, Thronecast, BBC Radio 4 and Austentatious) presents a shrewd take on the glamorous Las Vegas show, featuring brand new characters and comedy anthems....
Melbourne Theatre Company to Present Brendan Cowell's THE SUBLIME, Opening 28 August
by Tyler Peterson - July 16, 2014
Footy, sex scandals and power are put under the spotlight in The Sublime, a provocative new play commissioned by Melbourne Theatre Company from award-winning actor and writer Brendan Cowell. Opening Thursday 28 August 2014 at Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio, The Sublime cuts through the media-...
by Tyler Peterson - July 16, 2014
Footy, sex scandals and power are put under the spotlight in The Sublime, a provocative new play commissioned by Melbourne Theatre Company from award-winning actor and writer Brendan Cowell. Opening Thursday 28 August 2014 at Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio, The Sublime cuts through the media-...
Documentary LOVE CHILD to Premiere 7/28 on HBO
by Tyler Peterson - July 09, 2014
In 2010, the death from malnutrition of South Korean infant Sarang became an international news story when the circumstances were revealed: The parents had neglected her for an online fantasy game. Their subsequent trial, in the first case involving Internet addiction, established a global preced...
by Tyler Peterson - July 09, 2014
In 2010, the death from malnutrition of South Korean infant Sarang became an international news story when the circumstances were revealed: The parents had neglected her for an online fantasy game. Their subsequent trial, in the first case involving Internet addiction, established a global preced...
Drag Comedy Icon Varla Jean Merman's RELIEVING HERSELF to Debut in Provincetown, 6/30-8/30
by Courtnie Mele - June 23, 2014
Goodbye, Varla Jean!? Just like a candle in the wind, Varla Jean Merman is blowing herself out! After what seems like endless years of life on the streets, whoops...life on the road, everyone's favorite drag chanteuse is thinking about packing it in with one final, endless blowout. As always, Var...
by Courtnie Mele - June 23, 2014
Goodbye, Varla Jean!? Just like a candle in the wind, Varla Jean Merman is blowing herself out! After what seems like endless years of life on the streets, whoops...life on the road, everyone's favorite drag chanteuse is thinking about packing it in with one final, endless blowout. As always, Var...
LUNCHTIME LIVE! Returns to Yonge-Dundas Square, 5/26-6/16 and 7/8-7/29
by Jillian Gaier - May 05, 2014
Patio season is finally here, so why not spend lunchtime on the biggest patio in the city at YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE! 'A triumph of urbanism,' declared the Toronto Star. YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE (YDS) is launching their second decade with two Lunchtime Live! sessions from May 26-June 16, 2014 and Septembe...
by Jillian Gaier - May 05, 2014
Patio season is finally here, so why not spend lunchtime on the biggest patio in the city at YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE! 'A triumph of urbanism,' declared the Toronto Star. YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE (YDS) is launching their second decade with two Lunchtime Live! sessions from May 26-June 16, 2014 and Septembe...
BWW Reviews: A Bit Too YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at SMT Still Sparks With Life
by Jay Irwin - March 24, 2014
I always question the wisdom of these smaller theaters working with almost no budgets putting up these big flashy Broadway shows. They're not going to have the funds for lavish sets and racks of fancy costumes. But even without all that Seattle Musical Theatre managed to take Mel Brooks' "Young Fr...
by Jay Irwin - March 24, 2014
I always question the wisdom of these smaller theaters working with almost no budgets putting up these big flashy Broadway shows. They're not going to have the funds for lavish sets and racks of fancy costumes. But even without all that Seattle Musical Theatre managed to take Mel Brooks' "Young Fr...
BWW Reviews: ADELAIDE FRINGE 2014: KRAKEN Is Like Watching Dali Performing Marcel Marceau
by Barry Lenny - March 04, 2014
With gentle charm and humour, this mime artist draws you into his domain, using his body in ways that seem impossible....
by Barry Lenny - March 04, 2014
With gentle charm and humour, this mime artist draws you into his domain, using his body in ways that seem impossible....
2014 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL #6SECFilms Competition Opens
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2014
The 13th annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, today announced the opening of the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival #6SECFILMS contest as part of the Tribeca Online Festival (TOF)....
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2014
The 13th annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, today announced the opening of the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival #6SECFILMS contest as part of the Tribeca Online Festival (TOF)....
New Murder Mystery Novel - 'The Girl in White Pajamas'
by Robert Diamond - January 11, 2014
Bogie McGruder returns to Boston after his brother, a cop, is gunned down on the street. Since the BPD is investigating the death of one of their own, Bogie believes his trip will be a short condolence visit and a chance to meet his secret love child. Although Bogie wants to contact his ex-lover, Ba...
by Robert Diamond - January 11, 2014
Bogie McGruder returns to Boston after his brother, a cop, is gunned down on the street. Since the BPD is investigating the death of one of their own, Bogie believes his trip will be a short condolence visit and a chance to meet his secret love child. Although Bogie wants to contact his ex-lover, Ba...
Christine Pedi, Sarah Rice & More Set for Late Night at 54 BELOW Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - January 03, 2014
Craving a show after the show? 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, is expanding its popular late-night series with fresh faces and hot new performances to keep the party buzzing into the wee hours. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th St., 54 BELOW welcomes you to loosen your ...
by Tyler Peterson - January 03, 2014
Craving a show after the show? 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, is expanding its popular late-night series with fresh faces and hot new performances to keep the party buzzing into the wee hours. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th St., 54 BELOW welcomes you to loosen your ...
GLEE Christmas Album Volume 4 Out Today; Includes 'Never Before Heard' Tracks
by TV News Desk - December 10, 2013
It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas with the release of Glee: The Music The Christmas Album Volume 4, available digitally on December 3 and exclusively in Walmart stores today, December 10....
by TV News Desk - December 10, 2013
It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas with the release of Glee: The Music The Christmas Album Volume 4, available digitally on December 3 and exclusively in Walmart stores today, December 10....
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