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.
Latest Articles About The World Wars on HISTORY
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 4/4/15- FOLLIES
by Nicole Rosky - April 04, 2015
Today in 1971, Follies opened at the Winter Garden Theatre, where it ran for 522 performances. Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of...
by Nicole Rosky - April 04, 2015
Today in 1971, Follies opened at the Winter Garden Theatre, where it ran for 522 performances. Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of...
Jennifer Coolidge and More Join FOLLIES in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2015
The Daily Mail writes that Jennifer Coolidge has signed on to play 'Hattie Walker' in FOLLIES in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall on April 28, 2015. Also joining the lineup are Stefanie Powers as 'Solange Lafitte', with Alistair Brammer, Alexander Hanson and Laura Pitt-Pulford....
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2015
The Daily Mail writes that Jennifer Coolidge has signed on to play 'Hattie Walker' in FOLLIES in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall on April 28, 2015. Also joining the lineup are Stefanie Powers as 'Solange Lafitte', with Alistair Brammer, Alexander Hanson and Laura Pitt-Pulford....
HISTORY's Scripted Miniseries SONS OF LIBERTY Premieres Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 25, 2015
HISTORY premieres its newest scripted miniseries, SONS OF LIBERTY tonight, January 25, 26 and 27 at 9 p.m. The three-night, six-hour event follows a defiant and radical group of young men - Sam Adams, John Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock and Dr. Joseph Warren - as they band together in secrecy to c...
by TV News Desk - January 25, 2015
HISTORY premieres its newest scripted miniseries, SONS OF LIBERTY tonight, January 25, 26 and 27 at 9 p.m. The three-night, six-hour event follows a defiant and radical group of young men - Sam Adams, John Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock and Dr. Joseph Warren - as they band together in secrecy to c...
Christine Baranski, Ruthie Henshall & More Will Star in FOLLIES Concert at Royal Albert Hall This Spring!
by Nicole Rosky - January 16, 2015
For one matinee and one evening performance only, FOLLIES in Concert makes a spectacular and rare return to the UK, at Royal Albert Hall on April 28, 2015. Featuring an all-star cast including Christine Baranski (Into The Woods, The Good Wife,Mamma Mia), Ruthie Henshall (Chicago - original Roxy, LES...
by Nicole Rosky - January 16, 2015
For one matinee and one evening performance only, FOLLIES in Concert makes a spectacular and rare return to the UK, at Royal Albert Hall on April 28, 2015. Featuring an all-star cast including Christine Baranski (Into The Woods, The Good Wife,Mamma Mia), Ruthie Henshall (Chicago - original Roxy, LES...
AMC Docudrama MAKING OF THE MOB to Premiere Late 2015
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 10, 2015
AMC announced today that the network will premiere a special event mini-series “Making of The Mob: New York,” chronicling the historical roots of the original Five Families that led to the formation of the modern American Mafia. The docu-drama is being produced by Emmy® Award-winning Stephen Da...
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 10, 2015
AMC announced today that the network will premiere a special event mini-series “Making of The Mob: New York,” chronicling the historical roots of the original Five Families that led to the formation of the modern American Mafia. The docu-drama is being produced by Emmy® Award-winning Stephen Da...
Photo Flash: NYC Parks Cuts Ribbon on New Bush Terminal Piers Park
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2014
NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, today joined Congress Members Nydia Velazquez and Jerrold Nadler, Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Diana Reyna, City Council Member Carlos Menchaca, Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, Executive Vice President of the New York City Economic Development Corporat...
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2014
NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, today joined Congress Members Nydia Velazquez and Jerrold Nadler, Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Diana Reyna, City Council Member Carlos Menchaca, Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, Executive Vice President of the New York City Economic Development Corporat...
HISTORY's Scripted Miniseries SONS OF LIBERTY to Premiere 1/25
by Caryn Robbins - November 04, 2014
HISTORY® premieres its newest scripted miniseries, SONS OF LIBERTY on January 25, 26 and 27 at 9 p.m. The three-night, six-hour event follows a defiant and radical group of young men – Sam Adams, John Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock and Dr. Joseph Warren – as they band together in secrecy to c...
by Caryn Robbins - November 04, 2014
HISTORY® premieres its newest scripted miniseries, SONS OF LIBERTY on January 25, 26 and 27 at 9 p.m. The three-night, six-hour event follows a defiant and radical group of young men – Sam Adams, John Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock and Dr. Joseph Warren – as they band together in secrecy to c...
Canadian Opera Company Opens 9th Season of the Free Concert Series Today
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 23, 2014
The Canadian Opera Company'sFree Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre returns for a ninth season today, September 23, 2014, boasting a varied roster of established artists and rising stars from around the world in a wide range of art forms. The highly anticipated first performance of ...
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 23, 2014
The Canadian Opera Company'sFree Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre returns for a ninth season today, September 23, 2014, boasting a varied roster of established artists and rising stars from around the world in a wide range of art forms. The highly anticipated first performance of ...
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 9/12- FOLLIES
by Nicole Rosky - September 12, 2014
Today in 2011, Follies opened at the Marquis Theatre, where it ran for 152 performances. Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of the '...
by Nicole Rosky - September 12, 2014
Today in 2011, Follies opened at the Marquis Theatre, where it ran for 152 performances. Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of the '...
History Premieres Two-Hour Special REBUILDING THE WORLD TRADE CENTER Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 11, 2014
REBUILDING THE WORLD TRADE CENTER, Marcus Robinson's inspiring documentary chronicling the reconstruction of the World Trade Center and restoration of the New York City skyline, premieres tonight, September 11, at 6 p.m. ET/PT on HISTORY....
by TV News Desk - September 11, 2014
REBUILDING THE WORLD TRADE CENTER, Marcus Robinson's inspiring documentary chronicling the reconstruction of the World Trade Center and restoration of the New York City skyline, premieres tonight, September 11, at 6 p.m. ET/PT on HISTORY....
Len Wicks Releases ORIGINS: DISCOVERY
by Christina Mancuso - September 08, 2014
BANGKOK, Thailand, Sept. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ 'Origins: Discovery' is a unique epic story set during the greatest conflict in human history; an alternative history intended to make the reader laugh, cry and contemplate our most important human values. It is a novel of love, culture and discov...
by Christina Mancuso - September 08, 2014
BANGKOK, Thailand, Sept. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ 'Origins: Discovery' is a unique epic story set during the greatest conflict in human history; an alternative history intended to make the reader laugh, cry and contemplate our most important human values. It is a novel of love, culture and discov...
History Premieres Two-Hour Special REBUILDING THE WORLD TRADE CENTER, 9/11
by Caryn Robbins - August 21, 2014
REBUILDING THE WORLD TRADE CENTER, Marcus Robinson's inspiring documentary chronicling the reconstruction of the World Trade Center and restoration of the New York City skyline, premieres Thursday, September 11, at 6 p.m. ET/PT on HISTORY....
by Caryn Robbins - August 21, 2014
REBUILDING THE WORLD TRADE CENTER, Marcus Robinson's inspiring documentary chronicling the reconstruction of the World Trade Center and restoration of the New York City skyline, premieres Thursday, September 11, at 6 p.m. ET/PT on HISTORY....
HISTORY Announces Event Series TEXAS RISING, Coming in 2015
by Caryn Robbins - August 14, 2014
HISTORY's eight-hour television event series TEXAS RISING will premiere Memorial Day 2015, it was announced today by Dirk Hoogstra, Executive Vice President and General Manager, HISTORY & H2. The series will detail the Texas Revolution and the rise of the legendary Texas Rangers....
by Caryn Robbins - August 14, 2014
HISTORY's eight-hour television event series TEXAS RISING will premiere Memorial Day 2015, it was announced today by Dirk Hoogstra, Executive Vice President and General Manager, HISTORY & H2. The series will detail the Texas Revolution and the rise of the legendary Texas Rangers....
H2's THE WORLD WARS: EXTENDED EDITION to Premiere this Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - June 17, 2014
H2 will premiere THE WORLD WARS: EXTENDED EDITION, giving fans an additional 45-minutes of the hit event series over three consecutive nights beginning Sunday, June 22 at 9PM ET/PT, continuing Monday, June 23 at 9PM ET/PT and concluding Tuesday, June 24 at 9PM ET/PT. Throughout the summer, the three...
by Tyler Peterson - June 17, 2014
H2 will premiere THE WORLD WARS: EXTENDED EDITION, giving fans an additional 45-minutes of the hit event series over three consecutive nights beginning Sunday, June 22 at 9PM ET/PT, continuing Monday, June 23 at 9PM ET/PT and concluding Tuesday, June 24 at 9PM ET/PT. Throughout the summer, the three...
History Orders Scripted Miniseries SONS OF LIBERTY; Full Cast Announced
by Caryn Robbins - June 04, 2014
HISTORY has ordered its latest scripted miniseries SONS OF LIBERTY from A+E Studios and Stephen David Entertainment (The Men Who Built America, The World Wars);...
by Caryn Robbins - June 04, 2014
HISTORY has ordered its latest scripted miniseries SONS OF LIBERTY from A+E Studios and Stephen David Entertainment (The Men Who Built America, The World Wars);...
History's THE WORLD WARS Debuts to 3.4 Million Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2014
HISTORY's(R) six-hour event series THE WORLD WARS had a strong Memorial Day premiere with 3.4 million total viewers, 1.4 million adults 25-54 and 1.3 million adults 18-49....
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2014
HISTORY's(R) six-hour event series THE WORLD WARS had a strong Memorial Day premiere with 3.4 million total viewers, 1.4 million adults 25-54 and 1.3 million adults 18-49....
President Obama Introduces HISTORY's THE WORLD WARS, Premiering Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 26, 2014
President Obama will introduce night one of the HISTORY six-hour special event series, THE WORLD WARS, premiering on three consecutive nights beginning Memorial Day, tonight, May 26 at 9PM ET/PT....
by TV News Desk - May 26, 2014
President Obama will introduce night one of the HISTORY six-hour special event series, THE WORLD WARS, premiering on three consecutive nights beginning Memorial Day, tonight, May 26 at 9PM ET/PT....
President Obama to Introduce HISTORY's THE WORLD WARS, Premiering 5/26
by Caryn Robbins - May 23, 2014
President Obama will introduce night one of the HISTORY six-hour special event series, THE WORLD WARS, premiering on three consecutive nights beginning Memorial Day, May 26 at 9PM ET/PT....
by Caryn Robbins - May 23, 2014
President Obama will introduce night one of the HISTORY six-hour special event series, THE WORLD WARS, premiering on three consecutive nights beginning Memorial Day, May 26 at 9PM ET/PT....
History Digital to Commemorate Anniversary of WWI and D-Day Invasion
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2014
In commemoration of the centennial of the start of World War I, the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion and the premiere of HISTORY®'s World Wars and D-Day in HD specials...
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2014
In commemoration of the centennial of the start of World War I, the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion and the premiere of HISTORY®'s World Wars and D-Day in HD specials...
The Barn Players Present Sondheim's FOLLIES, Now thru 5/4
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014
The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres this evening April 18th and plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from 'Weismann's Follies', held in ...
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014
The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres this evening April 18th and plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from 'Weismann's Follies', held in ...
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/4- FOLLIES
by Nicole Rosky - April 04, 2014
Today in 1971, Follies opened at the Winter Garden Theatre, where it ran for 522 performances. Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of...
by Nicole Rosky - April 04, 2014
Today in 1971, Follies opened at the Winter Garden Theatre, where it ran for 522 performances. Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of...
History to Premiere New 6-Hour Special THE WORLD WARS this May
by Tyler Peterson - March 31, 2014
HISTORY will premiere the six-hour special event series, THE WORLD WARS, on three consecutive nights beginning Memorial Day, May 26 at 9PM ET/PT, continuing Tuesday, May 27 at 9PM ET/PT and concluding Wednesday, May 28 at 9PM ET/PT. Later this summer, the three-part series will also premiere on H2 a...
by Tyler Peterson - March 31, 2014
HISTORY will premiere the six-hour special event series, THE WORLD WARS, on three consecutive nights beginning Memorial Day, May 26 at 9PM ET/PT, continuing Tuesday, May 27 at 9PM ET/PT and concluding Wednesday, May 28 at 9PM ET/PT. Later this summer, the three-part series will also premiere on H2 a...
History to Premiere THE WORLD WARS on Memorial Day
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2014
HISTORY will premiere the six-hour special event series, THE WORLD WARS, on three consecutive nights beginning Memorial Day, May 26 at 9PM ET/PT...
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2014
HISTORY will premiere the six-hour special event series, THE WORLD WARS, on three consecutive nights beginning Memorial Day, May 26 at 9PM ET/PT...
Sondheim's FOLLIES Opens at The Barn Players April 18, Runs Through May 4
by Courtnie Mele - March 30, 2014
The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres Friday evening April 18thand plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from 'Weismann's Follies', held in...
by Courtnie Mele - March 30, 2014
The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres Friday evening April 18thand plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from 'Weismann's Follies', held in...
The Barn Players Present Sondheim's FOLLIES, 4/18-5/4
by Courtnie Mele - March 23, 2014
The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres Friday evening April 18thand plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from 'Weismann's Follies', held in...
by Courtnie Mele - March 23, 2014
The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres Friday evening April 18thand plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from 'Weismann's Follies', held in...
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