THE ADDRESS, a 90-minute feature length documentary by Ken Burns, will air on PBS in the spring of 2014. The film tells the story of a tiny school in Putney Vermont, the Greenwood School, where each year the students are encouraged to practice, memorize, and recite the Gettysburg Address. In its exploration of the Greenwood School, the film also unlocks the history, context and importance of President Lincoln
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MAD Theatre of Tampa Announces Auditions for CABARET
by Sally Henry Fuller - February 13, 2016
MAD Theatre of Tampa, Inc. is now holding auditions for their upcoming musical CABARET. Performance dates are June 9 - June 25, 2016, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m., at The Straz Center for the Performing Arts....
by Sally Henry Fuller - February 13, 2016
MAD Theatre of Tampa, Inc. is now holding auditions for their upcoming musical CABARET. Performance dates are June 9 - June 25, 2016, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m., at The Straz Center for the Performing Arts....
BWW Review: I AM MY OWN WIFE - An Eccentric, Wondrous (Auto)Biography
by Maggie Yates - February 12, 2016
In Ensemble's presentation of Doug Wright's 'I Am My Own Wife,' actor John Tufts does an impressive job of personifying the history of cultural and political crisis and evolution in Germany and East Berlin by telling the story of eccentric transvestite Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, who lived publicly as ...
by Maggie Yates - February 12, 2016
In Ensemble's presentation of Doug Wright's 'I Am My Own Wife,' actor John Tufts does an impressive job of personifying the history of cultural and political crisis and evolution in Germany and East Berlin by telling the story of eccentric transvestite Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, who lived publicly as ...
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renee Fleming to Speak at Penn's 260th Commencement
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2016
HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda will deliver the address at the 2016 University of Pennsylvania Commencement on Monday, May 16. Miranda will receive an honorary doctor of arts degree...
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2016
HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda will deliver the address at the 2016 University of Pennsylvania Commencement on Monday, May 16. Miranda will receive an honorary doctor of arts degree...
BWW Review: Desert Rose's Gritty Production of ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART ONE, is Top-Notch, Although Depressing.
by Audrey Liebross - January 18, 2016
Desert Rose Playhouse succeeds spectacularly in its 2016 Gay Heritage play: Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART ONE: MILLENIUM APPROACHES. Director Jim Strait superbly stages the iconic show about the challenges of being gay in the 1980's. The cast and design are excellent. The production is a mu...
by Audrey Liebross - January 18, 2016
Desert Rose Playhouse succeeds spectacularly in its 2016 Gay Heritage play: Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART ONE: MILLENIUM APPROACHES. Director Jim Strait superbly stages the iconic show about the challenges of being gay in the 1980's. The cast and design are excellent. The production is a mu...
Rachel Maddow, Chris Matthews to Lead MSNBC Coverage of State of the Union Address
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2016
Rachel Maddow and Chris Matthews will lead MSNBC's coverage of President Obama's final State of the Union Address and the Republican response on today, January 12 beginning at 8 p.m. ET....
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2016
Rachel Maddow and Chris Matthews will lead MSNBC's coverage of President Obama's final State of the Union Address and the Republican response on today, January 12 beginning at 8 p.m. ET....
Lester Holt to Anchor NBC NEWS Coverage of President Obama's State of the Union Address
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2016
On today, January 12, NBC News will provide complete coverage and analysis of President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address and the Republican response...
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2016
On today, January 12, NBC News will provide complete coverage and analysis of President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address and the Republican response...
BWW Review: GHOST THE MUSICAL Thrilled The Opening Night Adelaide Audience
by Barry Lenny - January 10, 2016
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by Barry Lenny - January 10, 2016
Jemma Rix as Molly and Rob Mills as Sam are an ideal duo....
BWW Preview: Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize Winning ANGELS IN AMERICA - PART I Will Play at Desert Rose Playhouse
by Audrey Liebross - December 29, 2015
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by Audrey Liebross - December 29, 2015
The Desert Rose Playhouse, in Rancho Mirage, will present Tony Kushner's award winning play, ANGELS IN AMERICA, Part 1- MILLENNIUM APPROACHES, as its 2016 Gay Heritage production. Jim Strait directs the ensemble cast. The play will run for six weeks, from January 15, 2016 through February 21, 2016....
Gibney Dance to Celebrate Bessie Schonberg and Louise Roberts with EYE ON DANCE Screening, 12/14
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Gibney Dance presents EYE ON DANCE LIVE!, celebrating Bessie Schonberg and Louise Roberts, on Monday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Gibney Dance, 280 Broadway (entrance at 53A Chambers Street). Free admission!...
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
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BWW Review: Desert Rose's A QUEER CAROL is Funny and Imaginative
by Audrey Liebross - November 30, 2015
Desert Rose Playhouse's production of A QUEER CAROL, by Joe Godfrey, is well-acted and funny, A QUEER CAROL is a modern take on the classic Dickens tale, with Scrooge as a talented interior designer and Marley as his late business and life partner....
by Audrey Liebross - November 30, 2015
Desert Rose Playhouse's production of A QUEER CAROL, by Joe Godfrey, is well-acted and funny, A QUEER CAROL is a modern take on the classic Dickens tale, with Scrooge as a talented interior designer and Marley as his late business and life partner....
BWW Recap: The Search for 'Zal Bin Hasaan' is on at THE BLACKLIST
by Marakay Rogers - November 13, 2015
Red Reddington and Liz Keen are trying to clear her name, but Agent Samar Navabi has bigger fish to fry: terrorist Zal Bin Hasaan is in the US. The FBI and Mossad will have to cooperate better than Donald Ressler and the CIA Director are doing....
by Marakay Rogers - November 13, 2015
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BWW Recap: Liz Hides, Ressler Chafes, with 'Arioch Cain' on THE BLACKLIST
by Marakay Rogers - October 29, 2015
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by Marakay Rogers - October 29, 2015
An assassin chases Liz Keen while a Congressional hearing comes down on Agent Ressler. Liz is a target on an internet death list, and Raymond Reddington is trying to find out who's behind that as well as what's happened to his friend Dembe. 'Arioch Cain' is the new name on THE BLACKLIST, but who is ...
New Crime Thriller A GANSTER'S GRIP is Released
by Christina Mancuso - October 08, 2015
Heather Burnside is pleased to announce the launch of her latest novel, 'A Gangster's Grip,' which is set in Manchester, UK during the 1990s. This particular period saw an escalation in gun crime and other violent crime, which was mainly attributable to inter-gang rivalry. About the book: 'A Gan...
by Christina Mancuso - October 08, 2015
Heather Burnside is pleased to announce the launch of her latest novel, 'A Gangster's Grip,' which is set in Manchester, UK during the 1990s. This particular period saw an escalation in gun crime and other violent crime, which was mainly attributable to inter-gang rivalry. About the book: 'A Gan...
MANGO AND TRAGEDY....AND BEER Comes to Dixon Place, 9/21
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2015
Dixon Place presents MANGO AND TRAGEDY....AND BEER, featuring The Genreless Cowboy Bob Katz, Country Music Star Laura Cantrell, and The Great Mango on Monday, September 21 at 7 PM....
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2015
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Slipstream Theatre Initiative Presents THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by Sally Henry Fuller - July 05, 2015
Slipstream Theatre Initiative is proud to close its first season with The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare. This classic battle of the sexes takes on new life when given to a group of Slipstream regulars and vibrant students....
by Sally Henry Fuller - July 05, 2015
Slipstream Theatre Initiative is proud to close its first season with The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare. This classic battle of the sexes takes on new life when given to a group of Slipstream regulars and vibrant students....
BWW Recap: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES Says So long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Good Night to Elena Gilbert
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by Erin Resnick - May 14, 2015
When news dropped of Nina Dobrev's departure from THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, fans everywhere clamored for answers and solace. Why was she leaving? How would she leave? Would she die? Would a mermaid-unicorn hybrid sire her into the deep underworld? It's always tricky when writing a main character off a te...
BWW Recap: Theo, Just Admit It on THE FOLLOWING
by Jennifer McHugh - April 14, 2015
Ryan is hot on the trail of the Hacker, but Joe Carroll is slowly taking over his mind. Can Ryan put aside his obsession with Joe to focus and close this case or is Joe's power way too big for Ryan Hardy to dismiss?...
by Jennifer McHugh - April 14, 2015
Ryan is hot on the trail of the Hacker, but Joe Carroll is slowly taking over his mind. Can Ryan put aside his obsession with Joe to focus and close this case or is Joe's power way too big for Ryan Hardy to dismiss?...
BWW Exclusive: Diary of an Englishman in New York- You're British? You know Fergie?
by Rufus Wright - March 31, 2015
Follow along as Wright takes us behind the scenes of The Audience's Broadway journey with 'Diary of an Englishman in New York'. Be sure to check back weekly for his latest installments!...
by Rufus Wright - March 31, 2015
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1000 FOREST GORILLAS IN KANSAS Set for Salvage Vanguard Theatre, Now thru 3/29
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
One of Austin's most highly-acclaimed dancer/choreographers Heloise Gold, and highly acclaimed lighting designer/ performer Natalie George along with a heavy-hitting Austin ensemble, present one weekend of exciting new performance, 1000 Forest Gorillas in Kansas. The four performances take place tod...
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
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25-Foot Lincoln Sculpture Coming to Troy, Ohio
by Tyler Peterson - March 24, 2015
Troy will be filled with visitors of all ages this summer! Building on the rich and successful partnership between the Sculptures on the Square project and artist, Seward Johnson, this summer's planned exhibit will not disappoint....
by Tyler Peterson - March 24, 2015
Troy will be filled with visitors of all ages this summer! Building on the rich and successful partnership between the Sculptures on the Square project and artist, Seward Johnson, this summer's planned exhibit will not disappoint....
BWW Exclusive: Diary of an Englishman in New York- Not Remotely a Tourist
by Rufus Wright - March 24, 2015
Follow along as Wright takes us behind the scenes of The Audience's Broadway journey with 'Diary of an Englishman in New York'. Be sure to check back weekly for his latest installments!...
by Rufus Wright - March 24, 2015
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Aurora Theatre Hosts Third Annual Free Play Day Today
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2015
Aurora Theatre will host Free PLAY Day, a one-day FREE acting workshop as part of their community outreach through the Aurora Theatre Academy today, March 14 from 11:30 a.m.- 4 p.m....
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2015
Aurora Theatre will host Free PLAY Day, a one-day FREE acting workshop as part of their community outreach through the Aurora Theatre Academy today, March 14 from 11:30 a.m.- 4 p.m....
1000 FOREST GORILLAS IN KANSAS Set for Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 3/26-29
by Tyler Peterson - March 09, 2015
One of Austin's most highly-acclaimed dancer/choreographers Heloise Gold, and highly acclaimed lighting designer/ performer Natalie George along with a heavy-hitting Austin ensemble, present one weekend of exciting new performance, 1000 Forest Gorillas in Kansas. The four performances take place Mar...
by Tyler Peterson - March 09, 2015
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Aurora Theatre to Host Third Annual Free Play Day, 3/14
by Tyler Peterson - March 05, 2015
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by Tyler Peterson - March 05, 2015
Aurora Theatre will host Free PLAY Day, a one-day FREE acting workshop as part of their community outreach through the Aurora Theatre Academy on Saturday, March 14 from 11:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. During the day, students will be introduced to improvisation, team building and acting technique through various...
1000 FOREST GORILLAS IN KANSAS Set for Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 3/26-29
by Tyler Peterson - February 23, 2015
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by Tyler Peterson - February 23, 2015
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