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Historic Hudson Valley's Holiday Events Begin Today
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2014
Following up on 39 sold-out performances during Historic Hudson Valley's Irving's 'Legend' event in October, master storyteller Jonathan Kruk returns to Sleepy Hollow in December for Dickens's 'Christmas Carol.'...
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2014
Following up on 39 sold-out performances during Historic Hudson Valley's Irving's 'Legend' event in October, master storyteller Jonathan Kruk returns to Sleepy Hollow in December for Dickens's 'Christmas Carol.'...
Historic Hudson Valley's Holiday Events Begin 12/6
by Tyler Peterson - November 11, 2014
Following up on 39 sold-out performances during Historic Hudson Valley's Irving's 'Legend' event in October, master storyteller Jonathan Kruk returns to Sleepy Hollow in December for Dickens's 'Christmas Carol.'...
by Tyler Peterson - November 11, 2014
Following up on 39 sold-out performances during Historic Hudson Valley's Irving's 'Legend' event in October, master storyteller Jonathan Kruk returns to Sleepy Hollow in December for Dickens's 'Christmas Carol.'...
Comedy Central Renews AMY SCHUMER & More, Announces New Series
by Caryn Robbins - October 20, 2014
Comedy Central has given series orders to "Another Period" and "Idiotsitter" and renewed "Inside Amy Schumer," "Review" and "TripTank," it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Content Development and Original Programming...
by Caryn Robbins - October 20, 2014
Comedy Central has given series orders to "Another Period" and "Idiotsitter" and renewed "Inside Amy Schumer," "Review" and "TripTank," it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Content Development and Original Programming...
Midnight Circus in the Parks' 2014 FUNraising Tour Closes this Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - October 15, 2014
Midnight Circus Founders Jeff Jenkins and Julie Greenberg Jenkins announce a contribution of $800,000 to the Chicago Park District since 2007. Midnight Circus in the Parks' 2014 FUNraising Tour will come to a close this weekend with five performances under its intimate little big top tent in Welles ...
by Tyler Peterson - October 15, 2014
Midnight Circus Founders Jeff Jenkins and Julie Greenberg Jenkins announce a contribution of $800,000 to the Chicago Park District since 2007. Midnight Circus in the Parks' 2014 FUNraising Tour will come to a close this weekend with five performances under its intimate little big top tent in Welles ...
Theatre Junction Grand & Springboard Performance Present FLUID FESTIVAL, 10/22-25
by Sally Henry Fuller - October 05, 2014
Making its Canadian premier at this year's Fluid Movement Festival, co-presented with Theatre Junction GRAND, L-E-V's House is an adventurous creation performed by an ensemble of fiercely talented dancers, October 22-25....
by Sally Henry Fuller - October 05, 2014
Making its Canadian premier at this year's Fluid Movement Festival, co-presented with Theatre Junction GRAND, L-E-V's House is an adventurous creation performed by an ensemble of fiercely talented dancers, October 22-25....
Comedy Central Orders New Series IDIOTSITTER; Renews 'AMY SCHUMER' & Much More
by Caryn Robbins - September 15, 2014
Comedy Central has given series orders to "Another Period" and "Idiotsitter" and renewed "Inside Amy Schumer," "Review" and "TripTank," it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Content Development and Original Programming, Comedy Central....
by Caryn Robbins - September 15, 2014
Comedy Central has given series orders to "Another Period" and "Idiotsitter" and renewed "Inside Amy Schumer," "Review" and "TripTank," it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Content Development and Original Programming, Comedy Central....
Mission to (dit)Mars Welcomes New 2014-15 Propulsion Lab Members
by Tyler Peterson - August 25, 2014
Mission to (dit)Mars, a theatre arts collective serving Queens artists, is excited to announce the selection of nine new members to The Propulsion Lab, a Queens' writers group serving emerging playwrights from the borough....
by Tyler Peterson - August 25, 2014
Mission to (dit)Mars, a theatre arts collective serving Queens artists, is excited to announce the selection of nine new members to The Propulsion Lab, a Queens' writers group serving emerging playwrights from the borough....
37th Annual NYC 'Queensboro' Arm Wrestling Championships Set for 8/9
by Tyler Peterson - July 15, 2014
The New York Arm Wrestling Association will present the 37th Annual NYC 'Queensboro' Arm Wrestling Championships at Cheap Shots Sports Bar (149-05 Union Turnpike Flushing, NY. 11367) Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. . Admission is $5.00 for spectators. Entrance fees are $25 for amateur males, $...
by Tyler Peterson - July 15, 2014
The New York Arm Wrestling Association will present the 37th Annual NYC 'Queensboro' Arm Wrestling Championships at Cheap Shots Sports Bar (149-05 Union Turnpike Flushing, NY. 11367) Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. . Admission is $5.00 for spectators. Entrance fees are $25 for amateur males, $...
Astrolabe Musik Theatre & Turning Point Ensemble to Present 'THE LAKE,' 8/15-17
by Tyler Peterson - July 08, 2014
Astrolabe Musik Theatre & Turning Point Ensemble (TPE), in collaboration with Westbank First Nation, present the world premiere production of The Lake / n-ha-a-itk - August 15-17 at Quails' Gate Winery in Kelowna, BC, in a fully-integrated evening of historical Canadian opera and contemporary syilx ...
by Tyler Peterson - July 08, 2014
Astrolabe Musik Theatre & Turning Point Ensemble (TPE), in collaboration with Westbank First Nation, present the world premiere production of The Lake / n-ha-a-itk - August 15-17 at Quails' Gate Winery in Kelowna, BC, in a fully-integrated evening of historical Canadian opera and contemporary syilx ...
Westchester Hotel Offers Ideal Location Outside of New York City
by Robert Diamond - July 07, 2014
When the summer temperatures reach the triple digits in the city, escape the heat of New York City and stay at the Westchester Marriott, a premier hotel in Westchester....
by Robert Diamond - July 07, 2014
When the summer temperatures reach the triple digits in the city, escape the heat of New York City and stay at the Westchester Marriott, a premier hotel in Westchester....
Lincoln Center Local Live to Bring Family Programs to Brooklyn & Queens
by Tyler Peterson - June 24, 2014
In the hot summer months ahead, cool programming presented by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Lincoln Center Education will refresh family audiences in Brooklyn and Queens with Lincoln Center Local Live, a partnership with Queens Library and the Brooklyn Public Library. These one-hour pro...
by Tyler Peterson - June 24, 2014
In the hot summer months ahead, cool programming presented by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Lincoln Center Education will refresh family audiences in Brooklyn and Queens with Lincoln Center Local Live, a partnership with Queens Library and the Brooklyn Public Library. These one-hour pro...
Ruben Blades Releases New CD TANGOS Today
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2014
Tangos, the stunning new CD from Ruben Blades, is set for release via Sunnyside Records today, June 24th....
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2014
Tangos, the stunning new CD from Ruben Blades, is set for release via Sunnyside Records today, June 24th....
The 5th Avenue Theatre Announces High School Musical Theater Awards
by Christina Mancuso - June 10, 2014
High school students from across Washington State packed Benaroya Hall tonight for The 12th Annual 5th Avenue Awards Honoring High School Musical Theater, a high school version of the Tony Awards, proudly sponsored for the tenth year by Wells Fargo with additional support from Alaska Airlines. The ...
by Christina Mancuso - June 10, 2014
High school students from across Washington State packed Benaroya Hall tonight for The 12th Annual 5th Avenue Awards Honoring High School Musical Theater, a high school version of the Tony Awards, proudly sponsored for the tenth year by Wells Fargo with additional support from Alaska Airlines. The ...
Comedy Central Orders Two New Series, Renews INSIDE AMY SCHUMER, REVIEW & More
by Tyler Peterson - June 09, 2014
Comedy Central has given series orders to “Another Period” and “Idiotsitter” and renewed “Inside Amy Schumer,” “Review” and “TripTank,” it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Content Development and Original Programming, Comedy Central. In addition, Comedy Central ...
by Tyler Peterson - June 09, 2014
Comedy Central has given series orders to “Another Period” and “Idiotsitter” and renewed “Inside Amy Schumer,” “Review” and “TripTank,” it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Content Development and Original Programming, Comedy Central. In addition, Comedy Central ...
Ruben Blades to Release New CD TANGOS, 6/24
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
Tangos, the stunning new CD from Ruben Blades, is set for release via Sunnyside Records on June 24th....
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
Tangos, the stunning new CD from Ruben Blades, is set for release via Sunnyside Records on June 24th....
2014 Lenya Competition Finalists Revealed; Judy Kaye, Rob Berman & James Robinson Will Judge
by Tyler Peterson - March 13, 2014
Fourteen exceptionally talented young singer-actors have been selected as finalists in the 2014 Lotte Lenya Competition. They will compete for top prizes of $15,000, $10,000 and $7,500 on Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Rochester, New York. Broadway conductor and Encores! music director Rob Berman, 2-t...
by Tyler Peterson - March 13, 2014
Fourteen exceptionally talented young singer-actors have been selected as finalists in the 2014 Lotte Lenya Competition. They will compete for top prizes of $15,000, $10,000 and $7,500 on Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Rochester, New York. Broadway conductor and Encores! music director Rob Berman, 2-t...
Black Box Studios to Stage HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES at bergenPAC Performing Arts School, 3/27-4/6
by Tyler Peterson - March 10, 2014
Matt Okin, Artistic Director of Black Box Studios and its Ensemble, and Alex Diaz, Director of Education at The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC, announced the next fully-produced theatrical production to hit downtown Englewood this season, John Guare's House of Blue Leaves. House will run from M...
by Tyler Peterson - March 10, 2014
Matt Okin, Artistic Director of Black Box Studios and its Ensemble, and Alex Diaz, Director of Education at The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC, announced the next fully-produced theatrical production to hit downtown Englewood this season, John Guare's House of Blue Leaves. House will run from M...
Lost Horse Press Announces Dorianne Laux as Final Judge for the Idaho Prize for Poetry 2014 Competition
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2014
Lost Horse Press is now accepting submissions for the Idaho Prize for Poetry 2014. The Idaho Prize is an annual, national competition offering $1,000 plus publication by Lost Horse Press for a book-length poetry manuscript. Manuscripts are accepted for review before May 15 of each year, and on 15 Au...
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2014
Lost Horse Press is now accepting submissions for the Idaho Prize for Poetry 2014. The Idaho Prize is an annual, national competition offering $1,000 plus publication by Lost Horse Press for a book-length poetry manuscript. Manuscripts are accepted for review before May 15 of each year, and on 15 Au...
PRIVATES ON PARADE Original London Cast Album Set for Jan 27 Release
by Tyler Peterson - December 13, 2013
Stage Door Records are pleased to announce the Original London Cast Recording of 'Privates On Parade' will be released on CD January 27th, 2014....
by Tyler Peterson - December 13, 2013
Stage Door Records are pleased to announce the Original London Cast Recording of 'Privates On Parade' will be released on CD January 27th, 2014....
STAGE TUBE: Diving Into Chicago Opera's Under Water Opera, ORPHEUS & EURIDICE
by Christina Mancuso - December 10, 2013
Chicago Opera Theater dives into the pool again for a remount of its highly successful production of Ricky Ian Gordon's Orpheus & Euridice in partnership with the Chicago Park District in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events as part of the Classics in the ...
by Christina Mancuso - December 10, 2013
Chicago Opera Theater dives into the pool again for a remount of its highly successful production of Ricky Ian Gordon's Orpheus & Euridice in partnership with the Chicago Park District in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events as part of the Classics in the ...
Chicago Opera Theater to Present ORPHEUS & EURIDICE at Welles Park Pool, 12/19-22
by Tyler Peterson - December 09, 2013
Chicago Opera Theater will dive into the pool again for a remount of its highly successful production of Ricky Ian Gordon's Orpheus & Euridice in partnership with the Chicago Park District in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events as part of the Classics in ...
by Tyler Peterson - December 09, 2013
Chicago Opera Theater will dive into the pool again for a remount of its highly successful production of Ricky Ian Gordon's Orpheus & Euridice in partnership with the Chicago Park District in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events as part of the Classics in ...
Westchester Hotel Package Invites Guests to Explore the Mysteries of Sleepy Hollow
by Robert Diamond - October 11, 2013
Sleepy Hollow has had more than its fair share of fame, from blockbuster films to teen-friendly TV shows. Those who are curious about the real deal, however, should explore the town for themselves, and with Halloween just around the corner, there's no better time than the present....
by Robert Diamond - October 11, 2013
Sleepy Hollow has had more than its fair share of fame, from blockbuster films to teen-friendly TV shows. Those who are curious about the real deal, however, should explore the town for themselves, and with Halloween just around the corner, there's no better time than the present....
BWW Blog: Eric Ulloa of Goodspeed's THE MOST HAPPY FELLA - Music and the Mirror
by Guest Blogger: Eric Ulloa - October 09, 2013
There is a moment that all singers dread while auditioning. It doesn't happen too often, but when it comes, there is no stopping your pulse racing or the eventual formation of lower back/ butt crack sweat....
by Guest Blogger: Eric Ulloa - October 09, 2013
There is a moment that all singers dread while auditioning. It doesn't happen too often, but when it comes, there is no stopping your pulse racing or the eventual formation of lower back/ butt crack sweat....
JACKSON HEIGHTS' GARDEN SCHOOL FIELD RENAMED IN MEMORY OF RORY STAUNTON
by Robert Diamond - September 23, 2013
Parks Commissioner Veronica M. White today joined Congressman Joseph Crowley, Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, Councilman Daniel Dromm, State Assembly Member Michael DenDekker, members of Community Board 3, the Jackson Heights Green Alliance and Jackson Heights Beautification Group, and Rory...
by Robert Diamond - September 23, 2013
Parks Commissioner Veronica M. White today joined Congressman Joseph Crowley, Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, Councilman Daniel Dromm, State Assembly Member Michael DenDekker, members of Community Board 3, the Jackson Heights Green Alliance and Jackson Heights Beautification Group, and Rory...
Mission to (dit)Mars Welcomes Four New Members to Propulsion Lab
by Tyler Peterson - September 18, 2013
The four new members are Lisa Huberman (Woodside), David Lawson (Astoria), Kristine M. Reyes (Astoria) and Tyler Rivenbark (Sunnyside). Along with current members of the Propulsion Lab, each playwright will focus on writing a new full-length play over the course of the year. The new members were s...
by Tyler Peterson - September 18, 2013
The four new members are Lisa Huberman (Woodside), David Lawson (Astoria), Kristine M. Reyes (Astoria) and Tyler Rivenbark (Sunnyside). Along with current members of the Propulsion Lab, each playwright will focus on writing a new full-length play over the course of the year. The new members were s...
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