Narrated by two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker, The Town), this three-night event series features gripping dramatic scenes, stunning CGI visuals and interviews with contemporary leaders, including John McCain, Colin Powell, John Major and David Miliband, along with noted historians from around the world. The World Wars is a mini-series event that takes viewers on an epic and groundbreaking ride through the bloodiest century in history.
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Announcing Theatrical Outfit's 2018-2019 Season Of Beauty
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2018
Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta's second-oldest continuously-operating professional theatre, proudly announces its dynamic 2018-2019 Season of Beauty, which includes: The Book of Will, America's most-produced living playwright and Georgia native Lauren Gunderson's love letter to theatre's timeless supers...
Bill Rauch Announces Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2019 Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 04, 2018
Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) Artistic Director Bill Rauch announced the Festival's 2019 playbill today. The season, which will be Rauch's last at the artistic helm, celebrates Shakespeare, classics and new plays, including two American Revolutions commissions and a pilot Community Visit Project...
SundanceTV Greenlights Three New True Crime Docuseries
by Caryn Robbins - January 22, 2018
SundanceTV today announced the continuation of its exploration of true crime with the greenlight of three new docuseries: 'The Road to Jonestown' (w/t) from Appian Way and Emmy Award(R)-winning Stephen David Entertainment; 'Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo' from Emmy Award(R)-winners...
Justin John Moniz Wins the American Prize in Vocal Performance
by Julie Musbach - January 11, 2018
JUSTIN JOHN MONIZ from Tallahassee FL is the winner of The American Prize in Vocal Performance, 2017-18 The Friedrich & Virginia Schorr Memorial Award, in the men's professional art song division. JUSTIN JOHN MONIZ was selected from applications reviewed this fall from all across the United S...
BWW Review: I HEAR MY PEOPLE SINGING by Kathryn Watterson is Captivating and Important
by Marina Kennedy - November 27, 2017
Fascinating history and real-life stories come to life in I Hear My People Singing, Voices of African American Princeton by Kathryn Watterson. The book tells of a vibrant African-American community, the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood, that was an integral part of the elite university town of Princ...
Opera Orlando to Launch 2017-18 Season with Puccini's LA BOHEME
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017
Opera Orlando has chosen Boh me to open their 2017-2018 main-stage season-Love Lost and Found-on November 15, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and November 19 at 2 p.m. in the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, Florida....
This Holiday Season Enjoy A Ginormous Present from A+E Networks
by A.A. Cristi - November 13, 2017
The holidays are coming! Starting November 20th, A+E Networks will celebrate the spirit of the season with a little gift of their own - by providing fans with 50% off both Lifetime Movie Club and HISTORY VAULT, the network's direct-to-consumer subscription video on demand services. For the we...
A&E Networks Celebrate Spirit of the Season with Special Offers on Popular On Demand Services
by Caryn Robbins - November 13, 2017
The holidays are coming! Starting November 20th, A+E Networks will celebrate the spirit of the season with a little gift of their own - by providing fans with 50% off bothLifetime Movie Club and HISTORY VAULT, the network's direct-to-consumer subscription video on demand services....
Opera Orlando to Launch 2017-18 Season with Puccini's LA BOHEME
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2017
Opera Orlando has chosen Boh me to open their 2017-2018 main-stage season-Love Lost and Found-on November 15, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and November 19 at 2 p.m. in the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, Florida....
THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK Wins 2017 Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2017
The Carol Tambor Theatrical Foundation has announced the winner of this year's The Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award, the highest honor at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe....
VIDEO: First Look - Amazon Original Series AMERICAN PLAYBOY: THE HUGH HEFNER STORY
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2017
The Amazon Original Series AMERICAN PLAYBOY: THE HUGH HEFNER STORY will premiere on Amazon Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories today, April 7....
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2017
The Amazon Original Series AMERICAN PLAYBOY: THE HUGH HEFNER STORY will premiere on Amazon Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories today, April 7....
VIDEO: First Look - Amazon Original Series AMERICAN PLAYBOY: THE HUGH HEFNER STORY
by Caryn Robbins - March 15, 2017
The Amazon Original Series AMERICAN PLAYBOY: THE HUGH HEFNER STORY will premiere on Amazon Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories on Friday, April 7....
by Caryn Robbins - March 15, 2017
The Amazon Original Series AMERICAN PLAYBOY: THE HUGH HEFNER STORY will premiere on Amazon Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories on Friday, April 7....
Russell Simmons' All Def Digital to Create Documentary THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF HIP HOP
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2017
Russell Simmons' All Def Digital, the fastest growing platform in hip hop and urban youth culture and Emmy award winning producers Stephen David Entertainment announced today a partnership with GroupM Entertainment, a global content investment and rights management company, to develop and produce TH...
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2017
Russell Simmons' All Def Digital, the fastest growing platform in hip hop and urban youth culture and Emmy award winning producers Stephen David Entertainment announced today a partnership with GroupM Entertainment, a global content investment and rights management company, to develop and produce TH...
Olga Hendrikoff Shares Memoir, A COUNTESS IN LIMBO
by Christina Mancuso - February 20, 2017
Anne Frank's diary has become a staple in history because it transports readers to a darker and more uncertain time. Much like the famous Frank journals, another set of personal essays deliver an extraordinary look into the life of a young woman caught in the crossfires of a world at war....
by Christina Mancuso - February 20, 2017
Anne Frank's diary has become a staple in history because it transports readers to a darker and more uncertain time. Much like the famous Frank journals, another set of personal essays deliver an extraordinary look into the life of a young woman caught in the crossfires of a world at war....
Frenchie Davis, Nathan Lee Graham and More Lead Reading of Max Vernon's THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Today
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016
A reading of award-winning composer/lyricist/playwright/performer Max Vernon's new musical THE VIEW UPSTAIRS, directed by Scott Ebersold with music direction by James Dobinson, continues its industry presentations today, October 21st....
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016
A reading of award-winning composer/lyricist/playwright/performer Max Vernon's new musical THE VIEW UPSTAIRS, directed by Scott Ebersold with music direction by James Dobinson, continues its industry presentations today, October 21st....
Thrillpeddlers to Present SHOCKTOBERFEST 17: PYRAMID OF FREAKS
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016
Thrillpeddlers presents... Shocktoberfest 17: Pyramid of Freaks - Their 17th Annual Extravaganza of Terror & Titillation which includes five new one-act performances....
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016
Thrillpeddlers presents... Shocktoberfest 17: Pyramid of Freaks - Their 17th Annual Extravaganza of Terror & Titillation which includes five new one-act performances....
Frenchie Davis, Nathan Lee Graham and More to Lead Reading of Max Vernon's THE VIEW UPSTAIRS
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
A reading of award-winning composer/lyricist/playwright/performer Max Vernon's new musical THE VIEW UPSTAIRS, directed by Scott Ebersold with music direction by James Dobinson, begins rehearsals today in New York City and will culminate in three industry presentations on October 20th and 21st....
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
A reading of award-winning composer/lyricist/playwright/performer Max Vernon's new musical THE VIEW UPSTAIRS, directed by Scott Ebersold with music direction by James Dobinson, begins rehearsals today in New York City and will culminate in three industry presentations on October 20th and 21st....
Amazon Greenlights Original Series AMERICAN PLAYBOY: THE HUGH HEFNER STORY for Prime Video
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2016
The Amazon Original Series draws from unprecedented access to more than 17,000 hours of footage and over 2,600 scrapbooks from Hefner's personal archives, chronicling the life of an American icon and the history of the brand he created...
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2016
The Amazon Original Series draws from unprecedented access to more than 17,000 hours of footage and over 2,600 scrapbooks from Hefner's personal archives, chronicling the life of an American icon and the history of the brand he created...
BWW Interview: Tradition, Tradition . . . and Innovation: Gary John La Rosa Directs FIDDLER at MSMT
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - July 11, 2016
'This is like a real homecoming. The last time I worked at Maine State Music Theatre was in 1995, and it was also Fiddler on the Roof,' says nationally acclaimed director-choreographer Gary John LaRosa. La Rosa, who is widely considered one of the reigning authorities on the beloved 1964 Bock-Harni...
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - July 11, 2016
'This is like a real homecoming. The last time I worked at Maine State Music Theatre was in 1995, and it was also Fiddler on the Roof,' says nationally acclaimed director-choreographer Gary John LaRosa. La Rosa, who is widely considered one of the reigning authorities on the beloved 1964 Bock-Harni...
AMC Premieres Docu-Drama THE MAKING OF THE MOB: CHICAGO Tonight
by TV News Desk - July 11, 2016
AMC announced today that the network will premiere the historical mafia docu-drama THE MAKING OF THE MOB: CHICAGO tonight, July 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT....
by TV News Desk - July 11, 2016
AMC announced today that the network will premiere the historical mafia docu-drama THE MAKING OF THE MOB: CHICAGO tonight, July 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT....
Final Seven Episodes of AMC's HELL ON WHEELS Begin Today
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2016
AMC announced today that the original series HEEL ON WHEELS is set to premiere the last seven episodes of its fifth and final season today, June 11 at 9 PM...
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2016
AMC announced today that the original series HEEL ON WHEELS is set to premiere the last seven episodes of its fifth and final season today, June 11 at 9 PM...
AMC to Premiere Docu-Drama THE MAKING OF THE MOB: CHICAGO, 7/11
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2016
AMC announced today that the network will premiere the historical mafia docu-drama THE MAKING OF THE MOB: CHICAGO on Monday, July 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT....
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2016
AMC announced today that the network will premiere the historical mafia docu-drama THE MAKING OF THE MOB: CHICAGO on Monday, July 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT....
CMT to Premiere 3-Night Special NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2016
CMT announced an unprecedented six hour, three night special event dedicated to the fearless men who took stock car racing out of the backwoods and into the national spotlight with NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED...
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2016
CMT announced an unprecedented six hour, three night special event dedicated to the fearless men who took stock car racing out of the backwoods and into the national spotlight with NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED...
CMT's 3-Night Event NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED Premieres 5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2016
CMT will be premiering an unprecedented six hour, three night special event dedicated to the fearless men who took stock car racing out of the backwoods and into the national spotlight with NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED on Sunday May 8, May 15 and May 22 at 9 pm ET/PT....
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2016
CMT will be premiering an unprecedented six hour, three night special event dedicated to the fearless men who took stock car racing out of the backwoods and into the national spotlight with NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED on Sunday May 8, May 15 and May 22 at 9 pm ET/PT....
CMT's 3-Night Event NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED Premieres 5/8
by Caryn Robbins - April 29, 2016
CMT will be premiering an unprecedented six hour, three night special event dedicated to the fearless men who took stock car racing out of the backwoods and into the national spotlight with NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED on Sunday May 8, May 15 and May 22 at 9 pm ET/PT....
by Caryn Robbins - April 29, 2016
CMT will be premiering an unprecedented six hour, three night special event dedicated to the fearless men who took stock car racing out of the backwoods and into the national spotlight with NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED on Sunday May 8, May 15 and May 22 at 9 pm ET/PT....
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