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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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Patti Austin to Bring ELLA NOW AND THEN to Brooklyn Center
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2017

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2016-17 season on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 8pm with GRAMMY Award-winning jazz singer Patti Austin performing Ella Now and Then: A Centennial Celebration of the First Lady of Song. This tribute concert marks the 100thbirthda...


Valencia College Theater to Perform EVITA Photo Valencia College Theater to Perform EVITA
by A.A. Cristi - October 06, 2017

Valencia College Theater will present the Tony-winning musical, Evita, about the rise to power of Eva Per n, who left her small, provincial town at the age of 15 and eventually became the First Lady of Argentina....


Jan McArt in WAVE YOUR FLAG! Postponed at Lynn University
by Tyler Peterson - March 30, 2016

'WAVE YOUR FLAG!,' a new play with music by South Florida playwright Tony Finstrom, scheduled to be presented Wednesday, April 6th, as part of the 'Jan McArt New Play Reading Series' at Boca Raton's Lynn University, has been postponed due to an illness in the cast....


Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation Funds 'Camperships' to Camp Broadway
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2017

The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation is marking Ella's 100th birthday by funding scholarships to the 17th annual session of Camp Broadway in Atlanta, which will be held at the Rialto Center for the Arts, on Monday, June 5 to Friday, June 9, 2017....


Ruth's Chris Steak House Announces TasteMaker Dinners
by Marina Kennedy - February 11, 2017

Ruth's Chris Steak House sets the standard in fine dining with the announcement of Ruth's TasteMaker Dinners, commencing on February 23, 2017. Each offering an exclusive dining experience, six dinners will be hosted on select dates at Ruth's Chris restaurants nationwide....


WE tv to Premiere New Culinary Docu-Series HUSTLE & SOUL, 3/16
by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2017

WE tv is serving up another side of drama during its popular Thursday night lineup; with the addition of its new culinary docu-series HUSTLE & SOUL premiering Thursday, March 16th at 10 p.m. ET/PT....


Lifetime to Premiere Original Movie SURVIVING COMPTON: DRE, SUGE & MICHEL'LE, 10/15
by Caryn Robbins - September 07, 2016

Celebrated hip-hop recording artist Michel'le will speak up and speak out about the darker side of Compton hip-hop as she narrates the Lifetime Original Movie, SURVIVING COMPTON: DRE, SUGE & MICHEL'LE, based on her life story, premiering Saturday, October 15...


First Lady Michelle Obama to Guest on Nickelodeon's ALL IN THE CAM NEWTON Today
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2016

This Today, July 29, at 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT), Nickelodeon will feature the First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama in an all-new episode of ALL IN WITH CAM NEWTON....


VIDEO: First Lady Michelle Obama Co-Hosts Today's ELLEN; Watch the Clips
by Caryn Robbins - September 13, 2016

On this week's ELLEN, Ellen and First Lady Michelle Obama join forces for some co-hosting and plenty of dancing!...


Lifetime to Premiere Original Movie SURVIVING COMPTON: DRE, SUGE & MICHEL'LE, Today
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2016

Celebrated hip-hop recording artist Michel'le will speak up and speak out about the darker side of Compton hip-hop as she narrates the Lifetime Original Movie, SURVIVING COMPTON: DRE, SUGE & MICHEL'LE, based on her life story, premiering Today, October 15...


STAGE TUBE: A New Argentina! Highlights of Caroline Bowman, Ramin Karimloo and More in Vancouver Opera's EVITA
by Stage Tube - May 02, 2016

Vancouver Opera's spring production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA runs now through May 8, 2016 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, featuring stars Ramin Karimloo as Che and Caroline Bowman as Eva Peron. Click below to watch highlights from the production!...


VIDEO: First Look - Natalie Portman is First Lady Jackie Kennedy in New Film JACKIE
by Caryn Robbins - October 06, 2016

Natalie Portman stars as First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy in the new film JACKIE, hitting select theaters on December 2nd. Check out the first trailer below!...


First Lady Michelle Obama & Dr. Jill Biden to Appear on NBC's THE VOICE
by Tyler Peterson - April 28, 2016

Next week, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden will celebrate the 5th anniversary of their Joining Forces initiative. In 2011, the First Lady and Dr. Biden launched Joining Forces, a nationwide initiative that calls on all Americans – in both the public and private sectors - to rally around...


Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, Mark Kelly and LeVar Burton Host Story Time For Elementary Schoolers
by Christina Mancuso - May 05, 2016

LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Service members and their families stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, one of the largest training bases for the U.S. Army, received a special visit today from The First Lady, Dr. Biden and Astronaut Mark Kelly. They were joined by lifelong literacy advoca...


SXSW to Welcome President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as Keynote Speakers
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2016

South by Southwest (SXSW) is honored to announce President Barack Obama will appear as part of a Keynote Conversation at SXSW Interactive today, March 11 and First Lady Michelle Obama will be the opening Keynote at SXSW Music on Wednesday, March 16....


BWW Feature: DramaDogs Presents: FROM EVE'S FAIR HAND at The Faulkner Gallery
by Maggie Yates - March 23, 2017

A company with a persistent ambition to prioritize social justice in their work, DramaDogs has adopted a format for short, dramatic presentations that inform and entertain, and encourage audience engagement. Their production of From Eve's Fair Hand, by local writers Jinny Webber and Terre Ouwehand, ...


First Lady Announces SMITHSONIAN SALUTES RAY CHARLES: IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016

The President and First Lady will invite top contemporary artists to the White House as part of its “In Performance at the White House” series....


'Mr. President and The First Lady: The DC Eagle Cam Project' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - February 07, 2017

What will likely become the most talked about book among bald eagle enthusiasts in 2017 is now available for pre-order on www.eagles.org....


VIDEO: Michelle Obama Reveals She Will Not Run for President on OPRAH Special
by Caryn Robbins - December 20, 2016

In the clip below, the First Lady reveals whether she had any advice for incoming first lady Melania Trump. ...


Jonathan Karrant to Celebrate '100 YEARS ELLA' at Santa Fe Casino Photo Jonathan Karrant to Celebrate '100 YEARS ELLA' at Santa Fe Casino
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2017

Song stylist Jonathan Karrant takes the stage in the Chrome Showroom at the Santa Fe Casino on Friday, October 20th to pay tribute to the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald 'Jonathan Karrant is one hip jazz vocalists, born to sing and swing with style.'...


Magazine Cover Declares Kim Kardashian 'America's New First Lady' Photo Magazine Cover Declares Kim Kardashian 'America's New First Lady'
by Emily Bruno - August 28, 2017

Interview Magazine unveiled its new cover on Monday morning, declaring that Kim Kardashian West is 'America's New First Lady.'...


SXSW Welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama as Keynote Speaker Today
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2016

South by Southwest (SXSW) is honored to welcome as part of a Keynote Conversation at SXSW Interactive, First Lady Michelle Obama at SXSW Music today, March 16....


Netflix Debuts Key Art for INGOBERNABLE, Starring Kate Del Castillo
by Caryn Robbins - March 09, 2017

On March 24, 2017, Netflix will launch the first season of the highly-anticipated Mexican original series, INGOBERNABLE, starring Kate del Castillo. The 15 episode thriller tells the story of a Mexican Presidential family whose lives change in a matter of seconds....


WE tv to Premiere New Culinary Docu-Series HUSTLE & SOUL, Today
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017

WE tv is serving up another side of drama during its popular Today night lineup; with the addition of its new culinary docu-series HUSTLE & SOUL premiering Today, March 16th at 10 p.m. ET/PT....


Sneak Peek: Faith Evans Performs New Single 'Legacy' on Today's THE REAL
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2017

On today's THE REAL, guest co-host Kelly Osbourne joins The Real as they share hairstyling risks, and sound off on how reality television shows like The Real Housewives franchise might not be keeping it real!...






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