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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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VIDEO: DCPA Theatre Company Presents Qui Nguyen's VIETGONE Photo VIDEO: DCPA Theatre Company Presents Qui Nguyen's VIETGONE
by A.A. Cristi - August 30, 2018

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) presents the Theater Company's production of the 'raucous, immensely moving comedy' (The New York Times) Vietgone by Qui Nguyen....


BWW Reviews: A Square Finds A Round Space In Short North Theatre's Production Of HAIR Photo BWW Reviews: A Square Finds A Round Space In Short North Theatre's Production Of HAIR
by Paul Batterson - April 09, 2018

In the movie, 'FIELD OF DREAMS,' Annie Kinsella attacks a conservative member of the school board who wants to ban the writings of Terrance Mann with the line, 'I think if you had just experienced the Sixties ...'...


Review: An Epic and Sweeping MISS SAIGON Photo Review: An Epic and Sweeping MISS SAIGON
by Misha Davenport - November 20, 2018

The current National Tour of MISS SAIGON feature refreshed staging and a heartfelt, emotional and star-making performance by Emily Bautista....


Photo Flash: GLORY DENIED at Pittsburgh Opera Photo Photo Flash: GLORY DENIED at Pittsburgh Opera
by Rebecca Russo - February 22, 2019

Based on a book by Tom Philpott, Glory Denied tells the true story of US Army Colonel Jim Thompson, who was held captive as a prisoner of war longer than any other American in history. The opera deals not only with Thompson's suffering in the jungle of southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, but also...


Oral History of Vietnam War 'IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS' Begins at UNDER St. Marks Photo Oral History of Vietnam War 'IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS' Begins at UNDER St. Marks
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017

FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade in association with Infinite Variety Productions will present the World Premiere of In Their Footsteps, a docudrama written by Ashley Adelman, Kelly Teaford, and Caroline Peters based on the oral testimonies of women who served in the Vietnam War....


TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Musical Director Kimberly Grigsby To Conduct At 50th Anniversar Photo TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Musical Director Kimberly Grigsby To Conduct At 50th Anniversary Celebration Of Apollo 11 Launch
by Stephi Wild - July 14, 2019

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Carnegie Hall presents two performances of We Chose to Go to the Moon-a music and multimedia presentation, created and narrated by historian John Monsky, that reignites the unforgettable moments of the historic mission-on Tuesday, Jul...


HAIR LIVE! Pulled From NBC Schedule Photo HAIR LIVE! Pulled From NBC Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - February 04, 2019

NBC's next live musical 'Hair Live!,' has been pulled from the schedule of the network's upcoming projects....


The Stories Of Chicano Vietnam Veterans To Hit The Stage At Bootleg Theater Photo The Stories Of Chicano Vietnam Veterans To Hit The Stage At Bootleg Theater
by A.A. Cristi - August 22, 2018

The invisible histories of Chicano veterans of the Vietnam War are being brought to center stage in the debut of "Ring of Red: A Barrio Story." The play will run from Sept. 20-30 at Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles....


BWW Review: The U.S. Tour of MISS SAIGON Breathes New Life Into a Classic Musical Photo BWW Review: The U.S. Tour of MISS SAIGON Breathes New Life Into a Classic Musical
by Stefani Chudnow - March 13, 2019

Just until this Sunday, March 17th, you can catch well-known Broadway musical Miss Saigon at Wharton Center for the Performing Arts in East Lansing. Inspired heavily by Giacomo Puccini's opera entitled Madama Butterfly, Miss Saigon first played on Broadway from 1991 until 2001 and has had several wo...


Norm Lewis Cast in Spike Lee's Newest Film DA 5 BLOODS Photo Norm Lewis Cast in Spike Lee's Newest Film DA 5 BLOODS
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 13, 2019

Norm Lewis is among those recently announced to join the cast of Spike Lee's anticipated Netflix film Da 5 Bloods....


HBO to Premiere BRESLIN AND HAMILL: DEADLINE ARTISTS Photo HBO to Premiere BRESLIN AND HAMILL: DEADLINE ARTISTS
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 08, 2019

Brilliant writers, tribunes of the working class and icons of the lost world of newspapering, Jimmy Breslin and his friend Pete Hamill personified New York City. For five decades, these colorful columnists spoke for ordinary people and brought passion, wit and literary merit to their reporting on th...


Popra Nakayama Stars In The Off Broadway Musical WAR + LOVERS Photo Popra Nakayama Stars In The Off Broadway Musical WAR + LOVERS
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2018

CDancer/Actor Popra Nakayama starred as Li Ming Song in a recent production of the off Broadway musical, War+Lovers, held from August 14-18 at the long-running theatre in New York City, Theatre Row....


A SIGN OF THE TIMES Comes To Delaware Theatre Company 11/28 Photo A SIGN OF THE TIMES Comes To Delaware Theatre Company 11/28
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2018

The Delaware Theatre Company presents A SIGN OF THE TIMES, running Nov. 28 to Dec. 23. ...


Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Pittsburgh Opera's GLORY DENIED Photo Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Pittsburgh Opera's GLORY DENIED
by Alan Henry - February 22, 2019

Based on a book by Tom Philpott, Glory Denied tells the true story of Colonel Jim Thompson, America's longest-held prisoner of war. The opera deals not only with Thompson's suffering in the jungle of southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, but also the tragic aftermath that followed his liberation....


TV: Go Inside Opening Night of THE GREAT SOCIETY with Brian Cox and More! Photo TV: Go Inside Opening Night of THE GREAT SOCIETY with Brian Cox and More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - October 02, 2019

Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan returns to Broadway with the second of his two exhilarating dramas celebrating Lyndon B. Johnson's legacy: The Great Society starring Brian Cox ('Succession'), directed by Bill Rauch. This new play officially opened on Broadway last nig...


Teatro Paraguas Presents ELLIOT: A SOLDIER'S FUGUE Photo Teatro Paraguas Presents ELLIOT: A SOLDIER'S FUGUE
by Julie Musbach - September 13, 2019

Teatro Paraguas presents Elliot: A Soldier's Fugue, written by playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes and directed by Alix Hudson. It is the lyrical and moving first play of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Elliot Trilogy....


GI Film Festival San Diego Opens with TAKE ME HOME HUEY Photo GI Film Festival San Diego Opens with TAKE ME HOME HUEY
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 15, 2019

The GI Film Festival San Diego, now in its fifth year, opens with a heartfelt documentary short, “Take Me Home Huey” featuring the transformation of a U.S. Army Huey helicopter into a colorful, inspirational sculpture by contemporary artist and Southern California resident Steve Maloney....


BWW Review: A 60's TRILOGY Recounts Three Iconic Moments in an Era That Changed the W Photo BWW Review: A 60's TRILOGY Recounts Three Iconic Moments in an Era That Changed the World
by Shari Barrett - September 27, 2018

Those of us who can remember the tumultuous 1960s will certainly see moments of our own lives in the World Premiere of A 60's TRILOGY by Tommy Carter which connects race relations and the Vietnam War to present day. And on this 50th Anniversary of the Tet Offensive and the assassinations of Martin L...


Reese Witherspoon, Fox 2000 Will Take On Vietnam Drama LEAGUE OF WIVES Photo Reese Witherspoon, Fox 2000 Will Take On Vietnam Drama LEAGUE OF WIVES
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 07, 2018

Fox 2000 and Reese Witherspoon have acquired League of Wives, an upcoming non-fiction book by Heath Lee, to produce an adaptation, according to The Hollywood Reporter....


Seacoast Rep Lets The Sun Shine In With HAIR Photo Seacoast Rep Lets The Sun Shine In With HAIR
by A.A. Cristi - July 16, 2019

Seacoast Rep is pleased to present Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical on its second stage at the STAR Theatre at Kittery Community Center from July 18th through August 4th....


Frigid New York Presents IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS Photo Frigid New York Presents IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS
by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2018

Produced by Infinite Variety Productions, In Their Footsteps is based on interviews with five women who served the United States in the Vietnam War. It premiered at the Kraine Theater in December 2017 before enjoying a sold-out run at 59E59th. Most recently, In Their Footsteps was featured in The Ed...


San Diego Repertory Theatre Stages VIETGONE Photo San Diego Repertory Theatre Stages VIETGONE
by Julie Musbach - February 06, 2018

VIETGONE…a love story full of joy, laughter, music, dancing and tears is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day.  Vietgone offers the audience a new perspective on America fighting the Vietnam War mixed with ninjas, rap, motorcycles, sex and lots and lots of love.  "Vietgone" tells the story o...


VIDEO: MISS SAIGON Makes its Premiere in Zurich Photo VIDEO: MISS SAIGON Makes its Premiere in Zurich
by Julie Musbach - December 04, 2018

Miss Saigon is flying the helicopter into Theatre 11! Go inside the premiere with the video below...


Casting Announced For Seattle Rep's LAST OF THE BOYS Photo Casting Announced For Seattle Rep's LAST OF THE BOYS
by A.A. Cristi - January 03, 2019

Seattle Repertory Theatre today announced complete ensemble casting for its production of renowned Seattle playwright Steven Dietz's Last of the Boys, an emotional story of the Vietnam War's complex legacy. We meet Ben - he lives off-the-grid in his trailer in the California Central Valley, haunted ...


Popra Nakayama Stars In The Off Broadway Musical WAR + LOVERS Photo Popra Nakayama Stars In The Off Broadway Musical WAR + LOVERS
by Stephi Wild - August 23, 2018

CDancer/Actor Popra Nakayama starred as Li Ming Song in a recent production of the off Broadway musical, War+Lovers, held from August 14-18 at the long-running theatre in New York City, Theatre Row....






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