They've thrilled us, horrified us, and devastated us. They've raised questions about our past and given us hope for a brighter future. They are five of Hollywood's biggest hits, all works of fiction, but all inspired by real events more dramatic than anything a screenwriter could dream up. Join us as we go behind the scenes of "Live Free or Die Hard," "Scream," "Platoon," "The Da Vinci Code," and "Star Trek," and uncover the actual characters and true stories that inspired some of Hollywood's most famous blockbusters.
VIDEO: First Look at Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 10, 2022
Directed by Mark Brokaw, HOOD began previews on June 3, opens on June 11, and runs through June 26, in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Get a first look at footage from the production!...
Photos: First Look at Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 09, 2022
Asolo Repertory Theatre is presenting the new musical HOOD. Five-time Tony-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane reunites with composer and lyricist Lewis Flinn, his Give it Up/Lysistrata Jones collaborator, to bring to life this hilarious and stirring new theatrical adventure. Get a first look ...
VIDEO: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 03, 2022
Check out video from the sitzprobe of Asolo Repertory Theatre's new musical HOOD! Five-time Tony-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane reunites with composer and lyricist Lewis Flinn, his Give it Up/Lysistrata Jones collaborator, to bring to life this hilarious and stirring new theatrical advent...
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022
Asolo Repertory Theatre is presenting the new musical HOOD. Five-time Tony-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane reunites with composer and lyricist Lewis Flinn, his Give it Up/Lysistrata Jones collaborator, to bring to life this hilarious and stirring new theatrical adventure....
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for GHOSTS OF THE TITANIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 01, 2022
Blending fact and fiction together, this new drama set in the days after the sinking of the Titanic charts the swirling of rumours, political distraction tactics and fake news that followed. ...
VIDEO: Kevin O'Neill Issues Video Update On John W. Engeman Theater
by Alan Henry - February 14, 2022
Watch as Executive Producer Kevin O'Neill gives an update on air filtration and the upcoming season at The John W. Engeman Theater! The venue has replaced all their air filtration systems, and has gone to great measures that exceed the state and CDC guidelines using MERV-16 filters. ...
Lost Dog Will Tour A TALE OF TWO CITIES in 2022
by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2021
Charles Dickens' best-known work of historical fiction was published in 1859 and set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution of 1789. It's a novel of revolution, of love and adventure; even if audiences haven't read the book this is definitely the show for them. And if they h...
BWW Review: SIX SERPENTS AND A TARANTULA, Hen & Chickens Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - November 12, 2021
A town in the middle of nowhere, a violent relationship, a heinous crime, a tell-all letter. Wyoming, 1888. The gold rush came and went in the American state, leaving marks only in the popularity of Belle, the star of the Mermaid brothel. It’s “A story about tyrants and those who survive them”...
PUNCHY! Comes To The Courtyard Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2021
The cast has been announced for Punchy! The Musical, a brand new musical at The Courtyard Theatre. This raucous, affecting piece of gig-theatre brings the soulful sounds of the 1950s to the heart of Hoxton. Robert Hook (Peaky Blinders, BBC; The Milkman's on His Way) will take on the lead role of t...
Disney/Pixar's COCO Comes to El Capitan Theatre, September 24 - September 27
by A.A. Cristi - September 17, 2021
Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre presents Disney/Pixar's “Coco” September 24 -September 27, 2021, shown in brilliant Dolby VisionTM Laser Projection & Dolby Atmos Audio Technology. ...
THE BALLAD OF MULAN Will Be Performed at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - August 10, 2021
A show exploring the real story of the woman behind the legendary Chinese female warrior who disguised herself as a man to join the Empire’s army comes to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month....
VIDEO: See Beanie Feldstein in the First Teaser for IMPEACHMENT: AMERICAN CRIME STORY
by A.A. Cristi - August 05, 2021
The first teaser trailer had dropped for Impeachment: American Crime Story on FX starring Clive Owen as President Bill Clinton, Edie Falco as former First Lady Hillary Clinton, Sarah Paulson as Linda Tripp, Beanie Feldstein as Monica Lewinsky, Annaleigh Ashford as Paula Jones, Billy Eichner as Matt...
Felicity Releases Debut Full-Length Album 'Dear Universe'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 16, 2021
Felicity will be celebrating the release of their new album with a special album release show on Friday, August 27th at The Abbey in Orlando....
Theater 29 to Present COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS: A STORY OF EXTRAVAGANT LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2021
Theater 29 will present Communications Solutions: A Story of Extravagant Love-- an immersive story of upper-management intrigue and corporate coercion that unravels via social media, email, USPS, and in virtual and visceral reality at Theater 29....
Theater 29 Presents A Scandalous Tale Of Corporate S&M: COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS: A Story Of Extravagant Love
by A.A. Cristi - June 28, 2021
Theater 29 presents Communications Solutions: A Story of Extravagant Love--seven salacious days of upper-management intrigue, authoritarian coercion, and corporate S&M by Tami Canaday, Lisa Wagner Erickson, Ellen K. Graham, and Shane Rodriguez premiering July 26 through August 1....
COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS: A STORY OF EXTRAVAGANT LOVE Will Be Performed at Theater 29 in July
by Stephi Wild - June 27, 2021
After registering on Eventbrite, audience members can choose to experience the virtual portions of the story via email, a secret Facebook group, a private Instagram account, or all three. They will also receive information about witnessing the final subversive storefront reveal in-person and online....
Hailey Henderson Presents BLACKOUT A One-Woman Show
by A.A. Cristi - June 25, 2021
Cheers! Grab a cold beer and a sunflower and settle in for a story. This autobiographical solo play by Hailey Henderson explores the destructive nature of sexual and emotional abuse and the cost of blending in to survive. Henderson embodies her mother, her ex-boyfriend, her abuser and herself in a f...
Theater 29 Presents COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS: A Story Of Extravagant Love, Premiering in July
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2021
Theater 29 presents Communications Solutions: A Story of Extravagant Love--seven salacious days of upper-management intrigue, authoritarian coercion, and corporate S&M by Tami Canaday, Lisa Wagner Erickson, Ellen K. Graham, and Shane Rodriguez premiering July 26 through August 1. ...
VIDEO: Watch a MOTOWN Reunion on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2021
Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with a MOTOWN Reunion with guest host Charl Brown and guests Brandon Victor Dixon, Valisia LeKae and more!...
Procopius Canning Publishes ANCIENT BLACK CIVILIZATIONS MATTER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 16, 2021
Procopius Canning, historian and creator of the scholarly award-winning web sites Timeline: Ancient Rome, and Gladiator: The Real Story, announces the publication of 'ANCIENT BLACK CIVILIZATIONS MATTER: Sort of like Wakanda, only real!' a deeply researched popular survey history of Blacks and Black ...
Serious Comedy Presents WEST IS BEST
by Stephi Wild - March 16, 2021
Serious Comedy presents an online and 'home friendly' night in of western suburbs comedy, music and stories – including the behind-the-scenes secrets of what happens when you pivot in a pandemic....
Celebrating Black History Month: MOTOWN Raises the Volume on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - February 24, 2021
Watch below as the original company performs 'Stop! In the Name of Love,' 'I Want You Back,' 'Can I Close the Door,' 'Do You Love Me,' 'Get Ready' and 'Dancing In the Street' and click here for even more performances from Broadway in Bryant Park....
Paule Ettore Tabone Releases Debut Album 'This Is Me'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 15, 2021
From a small town, on a sugarcane and pumpkin farm in North Queensland, Australia to a leading opera and musical theatre tenor felt like a fantasy, but this is the real story of Paul Ettore Tabone. ...
MUSIC'S GREATEST MYSTERIES Set to Premiere Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 09, 2020
'Music's Greatest Mysteries,' an original six-episode series which guides viewers on an immersive journey each week investigating headline grabbing myths involving musical artists from the past and present, premieres on AXS TV Sunday, November 15 at 9 p.m.ET /6p.m. PT. ...
Taraji P. Henson Will Host JACKED: THE RISE OF NEW JACK SWING
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 15, 2020
Today, Wondery and Universal Music Group (UMG) announced that Oscar® Nominee and Golden Globe® Award-winner Taraji P. Henson will host and also serve as a producer on “Jacked: The Rise of New Jack Swing” with Barry Michael Cooper serving as consulting producer....
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