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Eve Ensler's THE FRUIT TRILOGY and More Slated for Abingdon's 25th Anniversary Season Photo Eve Ensler's THE FRUIT TRILOGY and More Slated for Abingdon's 25th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017

Abingdon Theatre Company announces the initial lineup for its 25th Anniversary Season. With a list of celebrated and promising new artists, Abingdon Theatre Company's 2017 - 2018 season features premiere productions on the main stage, a one-night-only gala event honoring and featuring legendary arti...


The Hub Theatre Announces New Leadership and New Plays For Season 11 Photo The Hub Theatre Announces New Leadership and New Plays For Season 11
by Stephi Wild - August 21, 2018

The Hub Theatre, under new Artistic Director, Matt Bassett, announced their 2018-19 season and welcomed a new staff member today. Bassett will be joined by KELSEY MESA as Associate Artistic Director for this season featuring a regional premiere by a favorite Hub playwright, the world premiere of the...


For King & Country's GOD ONLY KNOWS Spends Record Time Atop The Billboard Charts Photo For King & Country's GOD ONLY KNOWS Spends Record Time Atop The Billboard Charts
by Tori Hartshorn - May 13, 2019

Two-time GRAMMY® award winning duo for KING & COUNTRY continue to set new personal benchmarks atop the Billboard charts. After tying massive hit “joy.” for the quickest rise to #1 in the duo's history, recent single “God Only Knows” has accumulated 40 million streams and spent a total of six weeks a...


Steppenwolf for Young Adults to Premiere Philip Dawkins's THE BURN Before Storycatche Photo Steppenwolf for Young Adults to Premiere Philip Dawkins's THE BURN Before Storycatchers Tour
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017

Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) is proud to produce the world premiere of The Burn, written by Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins and directed by Devon de Mayo. SYA presents this new play as part of their season which asks, 'When does a lie become the truth?'...


Cooking Channel's December Highlights Include the New Season of BURGERS, BREW & 'QUE Photo Cooking Channel's December Highlights Include the New Season of BURGERS, BREW & 'QUE and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 05, 2018

Burgers, Brew & 'Que returns with an all-new season this month as Michael Symon continues his country-wide tour for the best BBQ out there Tuesdays at 9pmET/6pmPT. Alton Brown continues to remix and reload classic episodes on Good Eats: Reloaded Mondays at 9pmET/6pmPT. On Fridays at 10pmET/7pmPT Bre...


Lifetime Announces 'It's a Wonderful Lifetime' Programming Slate Photo Lifetime Announces 'It's a Wonderful Lifetime' Programming Slate
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 24, 2018

Christmas is coming early this year! Lifetime sleighs the 2018 holiday season this year with the network's It's a Wonderful Lifetime lineup, featuring 14 all-new original movies and nine acquired films. Kicking off on November 21 with a special week featuring five nights of premieres, each week of t...


Philip Dawkins and Daniel Kyri to Headline World AIDS Day Reading of LONELY PLANET in Photo Philip Dawkins and Daniel Kyri to Headline World AIDS Day Reading of LONELY PLANET in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the premiere of Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz, a Staged Reading is planned to coincide with World AIDS Day....


NostalgiaCon's '80s Pop Culture Convention Is The Cure For Nation's '80's Fever Photo NostalgiaCon's '80s Pop Culture Convention Is The Cure For Nation's '80's Fever
by A.A. Cristi - July 18, 2019

With such red-hot entertainment as Stranger Things taking the nation back to the 1980's, it's no wonder that the entire country is feeling the burn for 80's nostalgia - and the cure is right around the corner when the Anaheim Convention Center plays host to the first-ever NostalgiaCon 80's pop cultu...


Writers Theatre Presents SMART PEOPLE Photo Writers Theatre Presents SMART PEOPLE
by Julie Musbach - March 05, 2018

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, presents Smart People, written by Lydia R. Diamond and directed by Hallie Gordon. Smart People runs March 21 - June 10, 2018 in the Gillian Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe....


Review Roundup: Joshua Harmon's ADMISSIONS at Lincoln Center Theater Photo Review Roundup: Joshua Harmon's ADMISSIONS at Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - March 13, 2018

ADMISSIONS just opened last night, March 12 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). Ben Edelman, Andrew Garman, Jessica Hecht, Ann McDonough, and Sally Murphy star in this new play by Joshua Harmon, directed by Daniel Aukin....


Patti LuPone Joins Seth Rudetsky in Steppenwolf's LookOut Series Photo Patti LuPone Joins Seth Rudetsky in Steppenwolf's LookOut Series
by Julie Musbach - January 30, 2018

Steppenwolf's LookOut Series and Mark Cortale are pleased to present Patti LuPone with Seth Rudetsky as pianist and host. The one-night-only event is Monday, March 5, 2018 with performances at 6:30pm and 9pm in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted)....


Abingdon Theatre Co Announces Cast of THE GENTLEMAN CALLER Photo Abingdon Theatre Co Announces Cast of THE GENTLEMAN CALLER
by Julie Musbach - April 10, 2018

Abingdon Theatre Company (Tony Speciale, Artistic Director; Denise Dickens, Producing Director) has announced casting for the first production of its 25th Anniversary main stage season, The Gentleman Caller, a new play by Philip Dawkins (Charm, Le Switch, The Homosexuals)....


Rainn Wilson to Lead Cast of Steppenwolf's THE DOPPELGANGER Photo Rainn Wilson to Lead Cast of Steppenwolf's THE DOPPELGANGER
by Julie Musbach - January 24, 2018

Iconic star of The Office actor and comedian Rainn Wilson will return to the stage in Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production ofThe Doppelg nger (An International Farce). Wilson leads the cast as Thomas Irdley/Jimmy in the world premiere production....


Kambri Crews To Perform BURN DOWN THE GROUND At QED Photo Kambri Crews To Perform BURN DOWN THE GROUND At QED
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2018

Author and comedic storyteller Kambri Crews performs BURN DOWN THE GROUND at Q.E.D. in Astoria, Queens on Monday, June 18th at 8:00pm....


For King And Country Reaches #1 With Latest Single GOD ONLY KNOWS Photo For King And Country Reaches #1 With Latest Single GOD ONLY KNOWS
by Tori Hartshorn - April 08, 2019

Two-time GRAMMY® award-winning duo for KING & COUNTRY continues to reach new milestones with “God Only Knows,” the latest single from the band's critically acclaimed album burn the ships.  The track hits #1 on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart, tying the hit single “joy.” as their fastest rise t...


Sideshow Theatre Announces 2019 'The Freshness Initiative' Playwrights And New Artist Photo Sideshow Theatre Announces 2019 'The Freshness Initiative' Playwrights And New Artistic Associates
by A.A. Cristi - March 22, 2019

Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to welcome three new artistic associates to the company, and to announce the newest playwrights selected for its annual "The Freshness Initiative," the company's commissioning and new play development program, now in its fifth year....


Author Pens Christian Fiction Book on Contentment Photo Author Pens Christian Fiction Book on Contentment
by Robert Diamond - February 20, 2018

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BWW Review: The Carrollwood Players Tackle Bert V. Royal's DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS Photo BWW Review: The Carrollwood Players Tackle Bert V. Royal's DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD
by Peter Nason - November 25, 2019

A fine production of the 'unauthorized continuation' of the 'Peanuts' comic strip that seemed a bit too forced....


CMA Fest Delivers Epic Surprise Performances And Sold Out Crowds Photo CMA Fest Delivers Epic Surprise Performances And Sold Out Crowds
by BWW Staff - June 10, 2019

Four straight days of sold-out shows and capacity crowds, as well as surprise performances and collaborations, made the 48th annual CMA Fest one for the record books. At Nissan Stadium, Lil Nas X created one of the festival's most talked-about moments Saturday night, joined by Billy Ray Cyrus and re...


Photo Flash: First Look at THE BURN At The Judith Hardes Theatre Photo Photo Flash: First Look at THE BURN At The Judith Hardes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 27, 2019

LK BOX PHX opens the first show of its 2019-2020 Season, with Philip Dawkins' 'The Burn'. The play tackles the subject of the use and misuse of social media and its affect on our society and conversations. Runs through Sunday, November 10th, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM and Saturdays and ...


In Honor of MEAN GIRLS Day, BWW Ranks Our Fave Moments from the Film! Photo In Honor of MEAN GIRLS Day, BWW Ranks Our Fave Moments from the Film!
by Emily Bruno - October 03, 2017

On October 3rd, Cady Heron may have asked Aaron Samuels what day it was, but BWW is taking the day to remember our fave moments from the classic comedy. Plus, we are so excited for MEAN GIRLS to hit Broadway next year and we are hoping these moments make it into the show!...


Philip Dawkins and Daniel Kyri to Headline World AIDS Day Reading of LONELY PLANET in Photo Philip Dawkins and Daniel Kyri to Headline World AIDS Day Reading of LONELY PLANET in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the premiere of Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz, a Staged Reading is planned to coincide with World AIDS Day....


For King & Country Reaches Top 10 With Latest Single Photo For King & Country Reaches Top 10 With Latest Single
by Tori Hartshorn - February 19, 2019

Two-time GRAMMY® award-winning duo for KING & COUNTRY continues to reach new milestones with their latest single “God Only Knows.” The track is currently No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Christian chart and is quickly approaching an impressive 20 million total on demand streams. “God Only Knows” has alrea...


Sydney Opera House Presents BURN THE FLOOR Photo Sydney Opera House Presents BURN THE FLOOR
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2019

The world's best professional Ballroom and Latin dance stars heat up the Concert Hall stage in an Australian exclusive, Burn The Floor: Gala hosted by Dancing With The Stars judge Tristan MacManus for two scorching performances on July 28....


Rachel Lampert Honored for Lifetime Achievement at the 2017 SALT Awards Photo Rachel Lampert Honored for Lifetime Achievement at the 2017 SALT Awards
by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2017

Kitchen Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that Artistic Director Emerita Rachel Lampert was honored with the Syracuse Area Live Theater (SALT) Lifetime Achievement Award at 2017 Ceremony, held November 5th at Syracuse Stage. The SALT Award program recognizes exemplary and outstanding performan...






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