Wale's Album 'The Gifted' Charts #1 in the Country
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2013 In the words of his mentor Jay Z, 'Men lie, Women lie. Numbers don't.' And, today, Wale's number is 1. After over 150,000 units sold in its first week, this MMG superstar's third studio album, 'The Gifted,' is the number one album in the country....
Lena Fayre Releases Her Self-Titled Debut EP Today
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2013 Lena Fayre's EP is hitting stores worldwide today, June 10 and consists of five original tracks, including her previously released debut single, 'Belong to You.' Fayre's EP serves as an introduction to this natural wonder of the music world, but it will clearly be remembered as much, much more. It i...
Saints of Valory to Play WHBPAC, 11/10
by Tyler Peterson - October 29, 2013 As part of its "Breakout Artist Series," the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center and WEHM 96.9 & 92.9FM present the gifted young rock band Saints of Valory on Sunday, November 10 at 8:00pm. All tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.whbpac.org....
TV: On the Red Carpet with Orlando Bloom, Condola Rashad & More for ROMEO AND JULIET's Big Screen Premiere!
by Nicole Rosky - February 06, 2014 The film just made its NYC premiere and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet to chat with stars Bloom, Rashad and more about the big event along with Broadway HD founders Stewart Lane and Bonnie Comley. Check out what they had to say below!...
Grand Design to Present Paul Robeson Musical 'I GO ON SINGING', 2/28-3/9
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2014 Grand Design, Inc. will present I Go On Singing - Paul Robeson's Life in His Words and Songs by Andrew Flack (directed by donnie l. betts [lower case is intentional]) from February 28 - March 9 2014 at The Aurora Fox Arts Center (9900 East Colfax Avenue)....
Dennis Shinners' BOYS IN SUMMER Wins Pride Films and Plays' 2013 Great Gay Screenplay Contest
by Tyler Peterson - November 19, 2013 Pride Films and Plays has announced the winner of the 2013 Great Gay Screenplay contest is Boys In Summer by Dennis Shinners. The award was presented Sunday, November 17 at the conclusion of PFP's Gay Film Weekend in the Hoover-Leppen Theatre of Center on Halsted. The weekend included 'enhanced stag...
SWITCHBACK to Play Theatre at the Center, 3/16
by Tyler Peterson - January 28, 2014 Back by popular demand, Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, will once again treat audiences to an old-fashioned St. Patrick's Day celebration with the award-winning Irish duo, SWITCHBACK, on Sunday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. Coupled with a traditional Irish dinner preceding the per...
BWW Reviews: SoLuna Studio's SWEENEY TODD
by Melissa Giordano - October 16, 2013 October is the perfect time for a production of the classic Steven Sondheim/Hugh Wheeler musical Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. It's wonderfully creepy, chilling, and unsettling... just the thing to get you in the mood for Halloween. Directed by Karen Braun - who also does the chore...
BREAKING BAD's Anna Gunn and Billy Magnussen to Lead Second Stage's SEX WITH STRANGERS
by Nicole Rosky - April 01, 2014 Currently celebrating its 35th Anniversary Season, Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced complete casting for its upcoming production of LAURA EASON's drama, SEX WITH STRANGERS, directed by DAVID SCHWIMMER. The company will feature Emmy Award-Winner ANNA GUNN (Breaki...
Fortune's Fool Presents STOP KISS, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2014 Twin Cities theatre audiences will have a rare opportunity to see a professional production of Diana Son's acclaimed play STOP KISS when Fortune's Fool Theatre presents it at Nimbus Theatre, 1517 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis. It will open tonight, January 25, 2014, and run through February 8....
VENUS IN FUR to Be 'Most Performed Play' in 2013-14 Season
by Christina Mancuso - September 24, 2013 According to American Theatre magazine, the most performed play in the country the upcoming 2013-2014 season will be David Ives' Venus in Fur, with 22 productions across the country. Venus in Fur opened on Broadway in 2011, starring Hugh Dancy and Nina Arianda in a Tony Award-winning performance....
Daphne Michaels to Release 'The Gifted: How to Live the Life of Your Dreams' at Book Expo in NYC, 5/29
by Christina Mancuso - May 27, 2014 Tacoma, Washington...
Stage Left Studio Hosts THE GIFTED SERIES, Now thru 3/28
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2014 Good Works Productions & Fig Tree Productions in association with Stage Left Studio, are excited to announce The Gifted Series, two riveting and unique solo-shows written by acclaimed award-winning playwright Monica Bauer (Emerging Playwright Award, Urban Stages). The Gifted Series includes The Year...
Centaur Theatre Presents Canadian Premiere of 4000 MILES, Now thru April 20
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2014 Centaur Theatre is delighted to present the Canadian premiere of Amy Herzog's 4000 Miles, winner of the 2012 Obie Award for Best New American Play and finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for drama. Directed by Centaur Theatre's Artistic and Executive Director, Roy Surette, 4000 Miles is a magnifice...
BWW Reviews: David Howard Tribute Celebrates the Life of the Great Master Ballet Teacher
by Sondra Forsyth - October 15, 2013 On the evening of Sunday, October 13th 2013, an invitation-only crowd filed into Studio II at Steps on Broadway in NYC to share fond memories of David Howard, the beloved ballet teacher who once said that he arrived in New York 'as an upstart and became part of the American Dream.'...
Canyon & Joe Robinson Set for Palace Theatre's Showcase 61 Series this Month
by Tyler Peterson - October 15, 2013 After two successful Showcase 61 performances, the new series for emerging artists in the Upper Lobby at Stamford's Palace Theatre rolls on with Canyon on October 17th and 2008 Australia's Got Talent winner Joe Robinson on October 25th. Food will be provided at no charge by Fiesta Atlantic Restauran...
IRISH to be Filmed at Wexford Opera House for PBS
by Tyler Peterson - June 28, 2013 Since opening in 2008, the award-winning Wexford Opera House has attracted much international attention as a world-class venue. And now, Wexford town has also captured the imagination of US/Canadian production company Passionate Film and Music Group who are coming to Wexford to film their brand new ...
Jazz Guitarist ALBARE Announces U.S. Tour
by Caryn Robbins - June 07, 2013 On the heels of a successful spring tour of Australia and New Zealand, including appearances at the Sydney Opera House and Wellington Town Hall, Albare will be touring the States in the summer of June 2013....
THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- ROCKY's Jennifer Mudge
by BWW Staff - April 18, 2014 Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with your favorite Broadway stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on! In this week's edition, we caught up with Jennifer Mudge, who is starring as 'Gloria' in Rocky- currently playing at the...
VIDEO: New International Trailer for Polanskis' VENUS IN FUR
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2014 A new international trailer for Roman Polanskis' film adaptation of VENUS IN FUR, based upon the Tony Award-winning play by David Ives, has premiered....
VIDEO: New Trailer for Roman Polanski's VENUS IN FUR Film Adaptation
by Tyler Peterson - September 24, 2013 A new international trailer for Roman Polanskis' film adaptation of VENUS IN FUR, based upon the Tony Award-winning play by David Ives, has premiered. The film stars Emmanuelle Seigner and Mathieu Amalric and made its world premiere in Competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Check it out be...
Centaur Theatre Premieres MOTHERHOUSE, Now thru 3/23
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2014 Centaur Theatre will present the world premiere of Motherhouse by award-winning playwright David Fennario, who won international acclaim for his blockbuster play Balconville and its smash hit sequel, Condoville....
Stamford's Palace Theatre Adds Three New Artists to Showcase 61 Series
by Tyler Peterson - September 20, 2013 Next Friday, September 27th, Stamford's Palace Theatre will kick off its new Showcase 61 series in the Upper Lobby with Norwalk singer/songwriter Karen Zimmer. The series, which will feature performances by up and coming artists, food from downtown restaurants, and beer and wine, will continue with ...
Cliff Jones Releases NORVIS
by Christina Mancuso - August 16, 2013 In his stunning literary debut, author Cliff Jones weaves together vibrant illustrations, richly drawn characters and a deeply moving narrative. Filled with lessons on life, family, hope, dealing with change and destiny, Norvis follows the journey of a young boy determined to find his place in the c...
Roman Polanski's VENUS IN FUR Tops This Weekend's Box Office
by Courtnie Mele - June 22, 2014 According to Deadline, Roman Polanski's Venus in Fur topped at the box office this weekend. It grossed over $26K, averaging $13,100 per screen.... |