The Vietnam War was a decade of agony that took the lives of more than 58,000 Americans, and that Not since the Civil War have we as a country been so torn apart. In an immersive narrative, Ken Burns and Lynn Novick tell the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. The Vietnam War features testimony from nearly 100 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides.
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Walt Williams Releases 'White Lion'
by Christina Mancuso - October 08, 2013
Vivid and realistic nightmares about a man serving in Vietnam led Walt Williams realize that this man's life paralleled his own....
by Christina Mancuso - October 08, 2013
Vivid and realistic nightmares about a man serving in Vietnam led Walt Williams realize that this man's life paralleled his own....
BWW Interview: MISS SAIGON Stirs Conversations and Emotions at the Ordway
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - October 05, 2013
The upcoming production of MISS SAIGON at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts has stirred some controversy as it has in previous years. But this interview with lead actor Manna Nichols reveals the opportunity for conversation falls amid a powerful story of love and loss....
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - October 05, 2013
The upcoming production of MISS SAIGON at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts has stirred some controversy as it has in previous years. But this interview with lead actor Manna Nichols reveals the opportunity for conversation falls amid a powerful story of love and loss....
Tickets Now on Sale for Le Petit Theatre's HAIR, Running 11/8-23
by Tyler Peterson - October 03, 2013
A cast of over two dozen local actors are at work at Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, now rehearsing for HAIR, the popular rock musical, which runs Nov. 8 - 23. Troy R. Poplous will direct a cast of 25 actors which will be accompanied by a six piece orchestra directed by Robert Pate....
by Tyler Peterson - October 03, 2013
A cast of over two dozen local actors are at work at Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, now rehearsing for HAIR, the popular rock musical, which runs Nov. 8 - 23. Troy R. Poplous will direct a cast of 25 actors which will be accompanied by a six piece orchestra directed by Robert Pate....
MISS SAIGON Kicks Off the New Season of Broadway in Detroit
by Katie Laban - September 23, 2013
The beloved musical, Miss Saigon, kicks off Broadway in Detroit's season Tuesday at the Fisher Theatre. The classic show that is fan favorite tells the tale of forbidden love, the tragedies of war, and the sacrifices made to achieve the American Dream....
by Katie Laban - September 23, 2013
The beloved musical, Miss Saigon, kicks off Broadway in Detroit's season Tuesday at the Fisher Theatre. The classic show that is fan favorite tells the tale of forbidden love, the tragedies of war, and the sacrifices made to achieve the American Dream....
Author Robert Jackson Announces the Release of 'The Life and Legend of Robert (Stonewall) Jackson'
by Robert Diamond - September 16, 2013
In the new book 'The Life and Legend of Robert (Stonewall) Jackson: Body Builder, Wrestler, and Survivor: My Battle with the Vietnam War, Drugs, and Prison' (published by iUniverse), author Robert Jackson takes an introspective look at his battle with drugs, prison and the Vietnam War. From the high...
by Robert Diamond - September 16, 2013
In the new book 'The Life and Legend of Robert (Stonewall) Jackson: Body Builder, Wrestler, and Survivor: My Battle with the Vietnam War, Drugs, and Prison' (published by iUniverse), author Robert Jackson takes an introspective look at his battle with drugs, prison and the Vietnam War. From the high...
Signature Theatre Offers Backstage Tours of MISS SAIGON, Now thru 9/21
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2013
Signature Theatre opens its 2013/14 season with Miss Saigon, the most technically ambitious show in the theatre's history, and now theatergoers have a chance to go even deeper into the world of the show....
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2013
Signature Theatre opens its 2013/14 season with Miss Saigon, the most technically ambitious show in the theatre's history, and now theatergoers have a chance to go even deeper into the world of the show....
Walt Brown Releases A FLY ON THE WALL
by Christina Mancuso - August 28, 2013
When you spend four decades doing sportscasts, newscasts, interviews and talk shows, you meet a lot of extraordinary people....
by Christina Mancuso - August 28, 2013
When you spend four decades doing sportscasts, newscasts, interviews and talk shows, you meet a lot of extraordinary people....
VIDEO: First Look - Christopher Plummer, Benjamin Walker Star in HBO's 'MUHAMMAD ALI' Biopic
by Caryn Robbins - August 14, 2013
HBO Films new drama Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight from director Stephen Frears is coming to the cable network on Saturday, October 5th at 8 pm....
by Caryn Robbins - August 14, 2013
HBO Films new drama Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight from director Stephen Frears is coming to the cable network on Saturday, October 5th at 8 pm....
Photo Flash: First Look at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University's MISS SAIGON
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2013
This August will see Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University's Final Year Musical Theatre students in the fully staged production of Miss Saigon. The production will run from tomorrow 9 through 17 August 2013 at Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, South Bank,...
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2013
This August will see Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University's Final Year Musical Theatre students in the fully staged production of Miss Saigon. The production will run from tomorrow 9 through 17 August 2013 at Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, South Bank,...
David Nardi Releases RIPPED TO SHREDS
by Christina Mancuso - August 08, 2013
Closet hippie, staunchly-disciplined Roman Catholic, a soldier's soldier, David Nardi re-imagines the atmosphere of the Vietnam War and its era in American history. The main narrative will have readers seeing the war through the eyes of a young lieutenant in Ripped To Shreds. He calls it 'a tale of ...
by Christina Mancuso - August 08, 2013
Closet hippie, staunchly-disciplined Roman Catholic, a soldier's soldier, David Nardi re-imagines the atmosphere of the Vietnam War and its era in American history. The main narrative will have readers seeing the war through the eyes of a young lieutenant in Ripped To Shreds. He calls it 'a tale of ...
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Students to Stage MISS SAIGON, 9-17 August
by Tyler Peterson - August 07, 2013
This August will see Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University's Final Year Musical Theatre students in the fully staged production of Miss Saigon. The production will run from 9 - 17 August 2013 at Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, South Bank, Queensland....
by Tyler Peterson - August 07, 2013
This August will see Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University's Final Year Musical Theatre students in the fully staged production of Miss Saigon. The production will run from 9 - 17 August 2013 at Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, South Bank, Queensland....
Signature Theatre Offers Backstage Tours of MISS SAIGON, 8/31-9/21
by Christina Mancuso - August 05, 2013
Signature Theatre opens its 2013/14 season with Miss Saigon, the most technically ambitious show in the theatre's history, and now theatergoers have a chance to go even deeper into the world of the show....
by Christina Mancuso - August 05, 2013
Signature Theatre opens its 2013/14 season with Miss Saigon, the most technically ambitious show in the theatre's history, and now theatergoers have a chance to go even deeper into the world of the show....
VIDEO: First Trailer for THE TRIALS OF MUHAMMAD ALI Debuts
by Tyler Peterson - August 03, 2013
The first trailer for the Tribeca hit The Trials of Muhammad Ali, directed by Bill Siegel, has just been released - check it out below!...
by Tyler Peterson - August 03, 2013
The first trailer for the Tribeca hit The Trials of Muhammad Ali, directed by Bill Siegel, has just been released - check it out below!...
'Across the Mekong River' Wins Four Independent Book Awards
by Christina Mancuso - July 25, 2013
Competing with books from small and university presses as well as other independent publishers, author Elaine Russell's novel, 'Across the Mekong River,' won four 2013 independent publishing book awards for multicultural fiction over the past few months:...
by Christina Mancuso - July 25, 2013
Competing with books from small and university presses as well as other independent publishers, author Elaine Russell's novel, 'Across the Mekong River,' won four 2013 independent publishing book awards for multicultural fiction over the past few months:...
Teatro Paraguas to Stage Reading of LOVE'S LONELY HIGHWAY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2013
Teatro Paraguas presents a staged reading of New Mexico playwright Patricia Crespin's new play Love's Lonely Highway by Patricia Crespin, a new play about Viet Nam vets, directed by Argos MacCallum, tonight, July 14 at 6:00 pm in the Teatro Paraguas Studio, 3205 Calle Marie....
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2013
Teatro Paraguas presents a staged reading of New Mexico playwright Patricia Crespin's new play Love's Lonely Highway by Patricia Crespin, a new play about Viet Nam vets, directed by Argos MacCallum, tonight, July 14 at 6:00 pm in the Teatro Paraguas Studio, 3205 Calle Marie....
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 7/13- HAIR
by Nicole Rosky - July 13, 2013
Today in 2011, the return engagement of the second Broadway revival of HAIR opened at the St. James Theatre, where it ran for 67 performances. Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical is a rock musical with a book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot. A product of...
by Nicole Rosky - July 13, 2013
Today in 2011, the return engagement of the second Broadway revival of HAIR opened at the St. James Theatre, where it ran for 67 performances. Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical is a rock musical with a book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot. A product of...
TheatreWorks Offers Stage Two Program Free to Teens; HAIR Auditions Set for Today
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2013
Thanks in part to an anonymous donor, the TheatreWorks Stage Two Teen Program is now being offered FREE OF CHARGE to all teens ages 14 to 19....
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2013
Thanks in part to an anonymous donor, the TheatreWorks Stage Two Teen Program is now being offered FREE OF CHARGE to all teens ages 14 to 19....
Teatro Paraguas to Present LOVE'S LONELY HIGHWAY, Begin. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2013
Love's Lonely Highway, written by acclaimed Latina Playwright Patricia Crespin and directed by Maggz Gallegos, will play Teatro Paraguas Studio, 3205 Calle Marie, beginning tonight, Friday 7/5 & Saturday 7/6 at 8pm; Sunday 7/7 at 2pm. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 seniors an students, $8 ch...
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2013
Love's Lonely Highway, written by acclaimed Latina Playwright Patricia Crespin and directed by Maggz Gallegos, will play Teatro Paraguas Studio, 3205 Calle Marie, beginning tonight, Friday 7/5 & Saturday 7/6 at 8pm; Sunday 7/7 at 2pm. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 seniors an students, $8 ch...
Teatro Paraguas to Stage Reading of LOVE'S LONELY HIGHWAY, 7/14
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2013
Teatro Paraguas presents a staged reading of New Mexico playwright Patricia Crespin's new play Love's Lonely Highway by Patricia Crespin, a new play about Viet Nam vets, directed by Argos MacCallum, on Sunday, July 14 at 6:00 pm in the Teatro Paraguas Studio, 3205 Calle Marie....
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2013
Teatro Paraguas presents a staged reading of New Mexico playwright Patricia Crespin's new play Love's Lonely Highway by Patricia Crespin, a new play about Viet Nam vets, directed by Argos MacCallum, on Sunday, July 14 at 6:00 pm in the Teatro Paraguas Studio, 3205 Calle Marie....
Video: MISS SAIGON Revival Releases Teaser!
by Oliver Oliveros - June 28, 2013
Cameron Mackintosh Ltd.'s highly-anticipated 25th anniversary production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's beloved mega-musical 'Miss Saigon' has just released the show's first teaser....
by Oliver Oliveros - June 28, 2013
Cameron Mackintosh Ltd.'s highly-anticipated 25th anniversary production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's beloved mega-musical 'Miss Saigon' has just released the show's first teaser....
TheatreWorks Offers Stage Two Program Free to Teens; HAIR Auditions Set for 7/8
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2013
Thanks in part to an anonymous donor, the TheatreWorks Stage Two Teen Program is now being offered FREE OF CHARGE to all teens ages 14 to 19....
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2013
Thanks in part to an anonymous donor, the TheatreWorks Stage Two Teen Program is now being offered FREE OF CHARGE to all teens ages 14 to 19....
STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal with Media Theatre's HAIR
by Tyler Peterson - June 21, 2013
The classic rock musical 'Hair' is back at The Media Theatre this summer. With a talented cast of youth actors directed by Jesse Cline, 'Hair' is sure to bring back pleasant memories of beads and bell bottoms--and long, long hair that was grown to counteract the status quo. Check out a look at the c...
by Tyler Peterson - June 21, 2013
The classic rock musical 'Hair' is back at The Media Theatre this summer. With a talented cast of youth actors directed by Jesse Cline, 'Hair' is sure to bring back pleasant memories of beads and bell bottoms--and long, long hair that was grown to counteract the status quo. Check out a look at the c...
Combat Infantryman Releases New Memoir About WWII
by Christina Mancuso - June 18, 2013
Never in the history of the world, before or since, has there been such cataclysmic destruction as there was in World War II. The entire face of the earth changed as millions died and entire cities were razed to rubble. World War II was the harbinger of the Holocaust and the herald of the Atomic ...
by Christina Mancuso - June 18, 2013
Never in the history of the world, before or since, has there been such cataclysmic destruction as there was in World War II. The entire face of the earth changed as millions died and entire cities were razed to rubble. World War II was the harbinger of the Holocaust and the herald of the Atomic ...
Teatro Paraguas to Present LOVE'S LONELY HIGHWAY, 7/5-7
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2013
Love's Lonely Highway, written by acclaimed Latina Playwright Patricia Crespin and directed by Maggz Gallegos, will play Teatro Paraguas Studio, 3205 Calle Marie, Friday 7/5 & Saturday 7/6 at 8pm; Sunday 7/7 at 2pm....
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2013
Love's Lonely Highway, written by acclaimed Latina Playwright Patricia Crespin and directed by Maggz Gallegos, will play Teatro Paraguas Studio, 3205 Calle Marie, Friday 7/5 & Saturday 7/6 at 8pm; Sunday 7/7 at 2pm....
Russell J. Jewett's New Book Recounts USMC Exploits in Vietnam
by Christina Mancuso - June 10, 2013
Over the past ten years, author and veteran Russell J. Jewett has been attending reunions with the members of the United States Marine Corp's Third Battalion Lima Company, a group also known as Ripley's Raiders. Inevitably, war stories are traded during these gatherings, but the details of these acc...
by Christina Mancuso - June 10, 2013
Over the past ten years, author and veteran Russell J. Jewett has been attending reunions with the members of the United States Marine Corp's Third Battalion Lima Company, a group also known as Ripley's Raiders. Inevitably, war stories are traded during these gatherings, but the details of these acc...
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