New Series AMERICAN FRINGE Explores Controversial and Polarizing Subcultures, Premieres July 9
by Courtnie Mele - June 23, 2014 White supremacists. Anti-gay churchgoers. Freedom- loving misfits. Gun-toting 'hillbillies.' Across all 50 states, there are provocative groups of Americans with unorthodox beliefs that do more than just raise eyebrows; they push the limits of our judicial system. Often challenged for their beliefs,...
LUCKY STAR - MADONNA AT 55: A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE Returns to Chicago, Now thru 8/17
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2013 What are you doing for Madonna's birthday this year? It has been 4 years since Melissa Young performed her infamous 'Madonna show' in the city of Chicago. Now, LUCKY STAR - MADONNA AT 55: A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE starring Melissa Young, returns to Chicago! Young performs the music of America's most origin...
John Robertson Releases WINNING THE BATTLES IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE
by Christina Mancuso - August 28, 2013 John Robertson defines spiritual warfare as 'overcoming the attacks and snares of Satan.' His new book, 'Winning the Battles in Spiritual Warfare' (published by WestBow Press), gives expert advice for modern Christians doing battle with Satan....
Leonard V. Kalkwarf Releases DEAR CRAIG
by Christina Mancuso - February 07, 2014 Ordained Minister Leonard V. Kalkwarf has a bit of an actor in himself. 'While preaching in my 50 years in the parish ministry, I would frequently preach first person sermons during which I would assume the role of that biblical person,' explains Kalkwarf. 'In preparing these sermons, I felt as if ...
WILL THE REAL LARRY GATLIN PLEASE SIT DOWN Set for The Grand Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2014 Grammy and Academy of Country Music Award-winning singer-songwriter, Larry Gatlin takes you on a uniquely personal journey through his life and career in this one-time only performance, 'Will The Real Larry Gatlin Please Sit Down', tonight, January 18 at 8pm. Seated alone on The Grand 1894 Opera Hou...
Review Roundup: Bridget Everett's ROCK BOTTOM at the Public
by Review Roundups - September 17, 2014 The Public Theater presents the world premiere of Bridget Everett's ROCK BOTTOM at Joe's Pub, kicking off the 2014-15 downtown season at Astor Place. Created by Bridget Everett, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Adam 'Ad-Rock' Horovitz, and Matt Ray, and directed by Scott Wittman, ROCK BOTTOM was origina...
Trinity Broadcasting Network to Launch New Network TBN UK on 1/5
by Caryn Robbins - December 29, 2014 One of the most significant moments in the history of television broadcast is set for the new year across the United Kingdom. Trinity Broadcasting Network, the world's largest religious television broadcaster, announced that on January 5, 2015 it will launch its newest network, TBN UK...
Larry Holt Asks WHO IS YOUR MASTER?
by Christina Mancuso - January 13, 2014 What is controlling an individual's mind, body and soul? Why is it becoming an addiction? What can be done to stop it? Inspired by these three interesting questions, 'Who Is Your Master?' by Larry Holt aims to provoke reader' minds and thoughts and tackle the sins of the human flesh and how are thes...
TLC to Premiere New 6-Part Series PREACHING ALABAMA, 10/7
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2014 The all-new six-part series PREACHING ALABAMA premieres Tuesday, October 7 at 10PM ET/PT on TLC....
Matthew Greene's ADAM AND STEVE AND THE EMPTY SEA to Open 8/9 at FringeNYC
by Tyler Peterson - August 02, 2013 Matthew Greene, a Brigham Young University graduate and practicing Mormon, is preparing for the New York City premier of "Adam and Steve and the Empty Sea," his new play that tackles the issues of Mormonism and marriage equality. After a sold-out and critically acclaimed world premier at Plan B Thea...
BWW Reviews: The Apollo Amateur Night 'Soul Night'
by Marina Kennedy - July 10, 2013 The Apollo Theater had a 'Soul Night' event for one of their weekly Wednesday Amateur Nights and the audience was enthusiastic about the talented performers....
Bravo's THICKER THAN WATER Hits Season High
by Tyler Peterson - March 13, 2015 Bravo Media delivered record ratings on Sunday night as “Thicker Than Water” earned its most-watched episode of the season with 1.8 million total viewers, according to Nielsen Live+3 data. The episode garnered double-digit growth, up 13 percent among P18-49 and 10 percent among total viewers versus ...
Review Roundup: Bridget Everett's ROCK BOTTOM at the Public
by Review Roundups - September 17, 2014 The Public Theater presents the world premiere of Bridget Everett's ROCK BOTTOM at Joe's Pub, kicking off the 2014-15 downtown season at Astor Place. Created by Bridget Everett, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Adam 'Ad-Rock' Horovitz, and Matt Ray, and directed by Scott Wittman, ROCK BOTTOM was origina...
BWW Reviews: Arouet Gets Bleak with NINE and THE LONG ROAD
by Jay Irwin - March 01, 2015 Arouet is currently presenting two very dark and bleak one act plays with "Nine" and "The Long Road". Now don't get me wrong. Bleak and dark can work as long as they engage and don't preach. Unfortunately only one of these plays somewhat manages that. But we'll get to that in a minute....
TLC Debuts New 6-Part Series PREACHING ALABAMA Tonight
by TV News Desk - October 07, 2014 The all-new six-part series PREACHING ALABAMA premieres tonight, October 7 at 10PM ET/PT on TLC....
WILL THE REAL LARRY GATLIN PLEASE SIT DOWN Set for The Grand, 1/18
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2013 Grammy and Academy of Country Music Award-winning singer-songwriter, Larry Gatlin takes you on a uniquely personal journey through his life and career in this one-time only performance, 'Will The Real Larry Gatlin Please Sit Down', Saturday, January 18 at 8pm. Seated alone on The Grand 1894 Opera Ho...
Audiences Tweet Positive Reviews for Lindsay Lohan on Night Two of SPEED-THE-PLOW
by Caryn Robbins - September 26, 2014 Rhe 'Mean Girls' star seems to have redeemed herself on night two according to tweets from audience members....
HAIR to Play Spencer Theater, 3/2
by Tyler Peterson - February 19, 2014 'HAIR' - The rock musical that sparked a revolution and ignited a generation is back! All the original hits and new songs rediscovered from the original production - all played live by The Tribe, lending the show raw energy and immediacy. This new production returns to its rebellious and provocativ...
Lei M. Lang Releases Book on Faith in God
by Christina Mancuso - March 26, 2014 It is in man's nature to be tempted. But one can always withstand temptations and be firm in their beliefs by letting God into their lives. God's word can strengthen one's faith and this will keep them spiritually strong. Author Lei M. Lang showcases a publication that will enrich one's spiritual li...
Religious Questions Examined in New Book
by Christina Mancuso - September 30, 2014 HACKENSACK, N.J....
Donna Le Clair Pens WAKING REALITY
by Christina Mancuso - April 16, 2014 For author Donna Le Clair, reality are stories carried from generation to generation, but perception can transform when truth is awakened and freed. She penned her story - her reality as she wept cradled under a bed, but as she listened to the stories of others and acknowledged their visibility, she...
THE EARTH Traces the Lineage of the Ancient Hebrew Tribes
by Christina Mancuso - December 18, 2013 Author James Taylor was inspired by his faith in his God to write his new book to encourage and inspire all readers, regardless of nationality or race, to find his God's guidance of love. With 'The Earth,' Taylor strives to show his readers how to appreciate the beautiful creations of his God, and h...
Christopher Demos-Brown's CHILD'S PLAY to Receive Reading at Wold Performing Arts Center, 4/28
by Tyler Peterson - April 21, 2014 He's talking about 'CHILD'S PLAY,' his new drama that will be presented as a Staged Reading for one night only, at 7:30 PM on Monday, April 28th, 2014, in Lynn University's Wold Performing Arts Center, as part of 'Jan McArt's New Play Reading Series.'... |