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In the East Wing of the White House, many of history's most impactful and world-changing decisions have been hidden from view, made by America's charismatic, complex and dynamic first ladies. The First Lady will peel back the curtain on the personal and political lives of these enigmatic women, with season one focusing on Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford and Michelle Obama.

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The Three Ellas Perform Tonight at City Winery to Benefit Merit School of Music
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2013

City Winery Chicago, one of the city's newest music venues and philanthropic supporter of music education, will host and sponsor a special concert to benefit its West Loop neighbor, Merit School of Music. Tonight, June 24 The Three Ellas, a veteran female vocal jazz trio, and 11-year-old newcomer Ma...


Costumes & Props from 1996's Musical Film EVITA to Be Auctioned Off Next Month
by Caryn Robbins - October 22, 2014

Costumes and jewelry worn by Madonna in the big screen adaptation of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical EVITA will be among the items auctioned at Julien's of Beverly HIlls next month....


E! Premieres The Wanted's New Reality Series Tonight
by TV News Desk - June 02, 2013

E! is taking viewers inside the world of one of the music industry's most talked about pop bands, The Wanted. The new series, "The Wanted Life," reveals the daily and very chaotic lives of the 5 UK musicians - Max, Siva, Jay, Tom and Nathan - that make up this edgy and talented powerhouse as they...


Costumes & Props from 1996's Musical Film EVITA to Be Auctioned Off Next Month
by Caryn Robbins - October 22, 2014

Costumes and jewelry worn by Madonna in the big screen adaptation of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical EVITA will be among the items auctioned at Julien's of Beverly HIlls next month....


Spoken World Series at Mesa Arts Center Opens with Mayda del Valle, 10/17
by Tyler Peterson - October 03, 2014

Internationally-recognized spoken word artist Mayda del Valle headlines the first event in Mesa Arts Center's Spoken World series, a fusion of dynamic spoken word artists with mixed media and live instrumentation. Joining del Valle on Oct. 17 at 7:30 pm....


Aimee Woods Set for Fundraiser Recital to Benefit MOVE
by Tyler Peterson - January 22, 2015

Aimee Woods, Assistant Director of Magnolia Music Studio-Old Town will appear in a fundraiser recital featuring select songs from the leading class voice college textbook and song anthology, The Singing Book, co-authored by Dr. Meribeth Dayme and Magnolia Music Studios founder/ director Cynthia Vaug...


Opera Australia's THE KING AND to Offer Closed Captioned Performances
by Tyler Peterson - August 01, 2014

Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini and leading Australian theatre producer John Frost have announced audio described and closed captioned performances of The King and I in both Melbourne and Sydney....


Audra McDonald to Join First Lady Michelle Obama at The Studio Museum in Harlem, 9/24
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2013

On Tuesday, September 24th, the First Lady will attend the President's remarks to the UN General Assembly. In the afternoon, she will host a special event for the spouses of Chiefs of State and Heads of Government participating in the UN General Assembly at The Studio Museum in Harlem, a leading ins...


VIDEO: Adam Levine, Zach Efron & More Wish ELLEN a Happy Birthday
by Caryn Robbins - January 31, 2014

Yesterday, Ellen received both sweet and hilarious birthday messages from so many of her favorite people, including a special delivery birthday cake from Zac Efron!...


Nancy Rutledge Teaches the Importance of Choice in WHERE CAN I SLEEP?
by Christina Mancuso - August 08, 2013

It is very important to read to children; it stimulates their minds, nurtures their imaginations, and instills values and life lessons into their developing consciences. The ritual of the bedtime story is crucial to this. In her vividly illustrated picture book, Nancy Rutledge tells a particularly u...


First Lady Michelle Obama Touts Arts Education at 2014 National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2014

At this weekend's ceremony for the 2014 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards, First Lady Michelle Obama spoke about the importance of the arts in U.S. schools. Among the programs she put in the spotlight were Aurora, Colorado's 'Job Training in the Arts' and Los Angeles's after-school d...


Randy A. Davis to Host Dance Master Classes in Kansas City & Portland this Summer
by Tyler Peterson - May 07, 2014

Randy A. Davis, dedicated Broadway Performer, educator, acclaimed choreographer, and Executive Director of the American Theatrical Motion Art foundation, conducts master classes for performing artists in Kansas City, MO from July 14th to July 17th, and in Portland, OR from July 21st to July 29th. St...


New York Burlesque Festival Set for Tonight at The Slipper Room
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2013

The Annual New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind in the world. It has attracted sold-out crowds since its premiere in 2002. This September marks the 11th year for this celebrated event and the first year the festival has organized a separate Burlesque ...


Lifetime Cancels THE LOTTERY After One Season
by TV News Desk - October 17, 2014

Deadline writes that Lifetime is not picking up THE LOTTERY for a second season....


New York Burlesque Festival Set for 9/28 at The Slipper Room
by Tyler Peterson - September 03, 2013

The Annual New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind in the world. It has attracted sold-out crowds since its premiere in 2002. This September marks the 11th year for this celebrated event and the first year the festival has organized a separate Burlesque ...


VIDEO: 'Nashville's Connie Britton Talks Meeting Michelle Obama on Today's ELLEN
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2014

Connie Britton stops by today's Ellen and talks about meeting the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama...


Neil Diamond Tribute Artist Jay White to Play Suncoast Showroom, 12/6
by Tyler Peterson - October 23, 2014

Local entertainer Jay White will return to the Suncoast Showroom with his legendary Neil Diamond performance on December 6....


Ariana Grande, Aretha Franklin and More Set for 'WOMEN OF SOUL' White House Concert, Airing 4/7 on PBS
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2014

As part of their 'In Performance at the White House' series, the President and First Lady will invite music legends and contemporary major female artists to the White House for a celebration of the great 'foremothers' of American music, with songs expressing the struggles and achievements of women. ...


'They Say I'm the First Lady' Looks at Pastor's Wife
by Christina Mancuso - August 22, 2014

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First Lady Michelle Obama to Kick-Off Animal Planet's PUPPY BOWL X
by Caryn Robbins - January 28, 2014

Before this year's team of rookie shelter pups hit the field for Animal Planet's PUPPY BOWL X, the coaches enlisted a top-notch and very special training staff to get the puppies motivated and ready for the big game - First Lady Michelle Obama and America's top dogs, Bo and Sunny....


VIP Concert Performance of LOUIS-AND-ELLA Set for The Cutting Room, 7/15
by Louisa Brady - July 08, 2014

On Tuesday, July 15, Onemoe Music & Palm Beach Performing Arts Center will present a 75 minutes VIP Concert performance of LOUIS-AND-ELLA!, by Trent Armand Kendall (award winning writer & star of Picture Incomplete), Music Direction / Arrangements by David Snyder (Mr. Confidential, Plaid Tidings, Fo...


BWW Reviews: Kristin Chenoweth Wows London in a One-Night-Only Concert
by Iris Moebius - July 15, 2014

It had been three years in the making when Kristin Chenoweth took the stage at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday for her one night only concert. She was welcomed by thunderous applause, was visibly moved and happy to be there. Over the next 2 hours she took us on a journey through different musical ...


STAGE TUBE: Kerry Ellis Shows Support for Summer Youth Project
by Nicole Rosky - August 12, 2013

On Sunday 11 August, the Wyvern Theatre began its 19th Summer Youth Project. This year the local young talent, aged 9-21, will present Our House - The Madness Musical. Tasha Hyde, 17, has been preparing for the show with the support of a Musical Theatre legend. On Saturday 10 August, Tasha attendin...


Julie Harris Memorial Celebration to Be Held Today at Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - December 03, 2013

There will be a memorial celebration of the actress, Julie Harris, today, Dec. 3rd, starting at 12 noon at the earnard B. Jacobs Theatre on 242 West 45th Street. Among her friends gathering to celebrate Miss Harris will be Zoe Caldwell, RoseMary Harris, Cherry Jones, HAl Holbrook and Christopher Plu...


Audra McDonald Joins First Lady Michelle Obama at The Studio Museum in Harlem Today
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2013

Today, September 24th, the First Lady will attend the President's remarks to the UN General Assembly. In the afternoon, she will host a special event for the spouses of Chiefs of State and Heads of Government participating in the UN General Assembly at The Studio Museum in Harlem, a leading institut...






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