Denzel Washington to Receive Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award; EQUALIZER to Open San Sebastian Festival
by Caryn Robbins - July 23, 2014 During the opening gala the star of the film, Denzel Washington, will be presented with the Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award....
In the Spotlight Series: The Company of A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Walter McBride - February 28, 2014 The upcoming Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Kenny Leon, and starring Denzel Washington and LaTanya Richardson Jackson, begins performances Saturday evening, March 8 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (247 West 47 Street). Opening night is Thursday, April 3. The...
TO THE HEIGHTS Literary and Musical Celebration Set for Word Up Bookshop, 5/6 & 5/10
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2014 'To The Heights,' a two-evening celebration of the literature, poetry and music of Washington Heights, will take place on Tuesday, May 6 and Saturday, May 10 at the Word Up Community Bookshop, located at 2113 Amsterdam Avenue (165th Street) in Manhattan....
Washington Pavilion to Host NIGHT AT THE PAVILION This Friday
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015 ?The Washington Pavilion will be hosting "Night at the Pavilion" an exciting game night for students from Harrisburg South Middle School on Friday, November 20 from 6-12pm. "Night at the Pavilion" is a partnership with Harrisburg South Middle School that will involve about fifty 6th, 7th, and 8th gr...
The Washington Post Award to Honor National New Play Network at 2015 Helen Hayes Awards
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2015 In partnership with The Washington Post, ?theatreWashington announced today that National New Play Network (NNPN), a nation-wide alliance of nonprofit theaters that champions the development, production and continued life of new plays, will receive The Washington Post 2015 Award for Innovative Lead...
TO THE HEIGHTS Literary and Musical Celebration Set for Word Up Bookshop, 5/6 & 5/10
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2014 'To The Heights,' a two-evening celebration of the literature, poetry and music of Washington Heights, will take place on Tuesday, May 6 and Saturday, May 10 at the Word Up Community Bookshop, located at 2113 Amsterdam Avenue (165th Street) in Manhattan....
TO THE HEIGHTS Literary and Musical Celebration Set for Word Up Bookshop Today
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2014 'To The Heights,' a two-evening celebration of the literature, poetry and music of Washington Heights, will take place today, May 6 and Saturday, May 10 at the Word Up Community Bookshop, located at 2113 Amsterdam Avenue (165th Street) in Manhattan....
The Smith Center to Welcome Lula Washington Dance Theatre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2015 ? The Smith Center is excited to present a one-night only evening that welcomes one dynamic dance company and two phenomenal jazz bands to Reynolds Hall. On Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m., Lula Washington Dance Theatre with Kamasi Washington and Marcus L. Miller will bring together inspiring movem...
Washington Dulles Marriott Suites Unveils $2.6 Million Guest Room Renovations
by Robert Diamond - January 07, 2014 Guests of the Washington Dulles Marriott can experience stately luxury in all suites thanks to a $2.6 million renovation project....
The Smith Center Welcomes Lula Washington Dance Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2015 The Smith Center is excited to present a one-night only evening that welcomes one dynamic dance company and two phenomenal jazz bands to Reynolds Hall. Tonight, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m., Lula Washington Dance Theatre with Kamasi Washington and Marcus L. Miller will bring together inspiring movement and...
Helen Hayes Awards Will Require Theatres to Pay Artists for Future Eligibility
by Nicole Rosky - December 23, 2014 According to the Washington Post, the Helen Hayes Awards (the major theatrical awards for the Washington D.C. area) are in the midst of some big changes. In 2013, Theatre Washington announced that the awards would be split into two categories, fitting both Equity and non-Equity productions. Now, the...
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD to Play Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre, 10/10-19
by Sally Henry Fuller - October 05, 2014 Audiences for the last production of the 2014 Season at the Open Air Theatre have a most important role: they get to vote on how the show will end. This unique experience is part of the musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood scheduled to run at the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre two weekends. Set ...
D.W. Duke Launches New Marketing Push for 2014 Novel
by Christina Mancuso - February 13, 2015 Temecula, Calif....
Washington Nationals Racing Presidents Perform
in Washington Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Washington Ballet is pleased to announce a special performance of Septime Webre's The Nutcracker tonight, December 17 at 7PM, featuring the Washington Nationals Racing Presidents. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft w...
Review Roundup: Denzel Washington Stars in THE EQUALIZER
by Danielle DeSisto - September 26, 2014 Based on the television series of the same name, Denzel Washington stars in the new action thriller THE EQUALIZER....
Pauletta Washington to Return to Toronto with New Show CHRONICLE, 9/13-14
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2015 ?Pauletta Washington returns to Toronto after her sold out concert last fall, with a new show Chronicle. Joined by her band Mamazband, Washington will be performing two nights at the Randolph Theatre (736 Bathurst St.) Sept. 13 and Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. ...
Ford's Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Raises Over $77K for Local Charity
by Christina Mancuso - January 03, 2014 Ford's Theatre Society announced that a donation drive during performances of "A Christmas Carol" has raised $77,413.42 for the local charity Covenant House Washington. Donations were collected November 21-December 23, 2013. In addition to the curtain call collection, patrons also were encouraged to...
New York Times Best-selling Author Pat Conroy Serves As Honorary Chair of The 2014 Washington Winter Show
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2013 The Washington Winter Show, a charity antiques show, is pleased to announce the theme for the 2014 show 'Southern Celebrations: Traditions Handed Down.' Stratford Hall, home of the Lees in Virginia, has created a loan exhibit that will provide a glimpse of customs that are evocative of life in the 1...
In the Spotlight Series: Cast of A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Walter McBride - April 18, 2014 Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun opened last week at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). Below you can check out photos of the cast in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!...
President Obama's Remarks at 32nd Annual CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON
by Caryn Robbins - December 16, 2013 Below are remarks by President Barack Obama made yesterday at 32ND “CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON” broadcast....
Helen Hayes Awards Will Require Theatres to Pay Artists for Future Eligibility
by Nicole Rosky - December 23, 2014 According to the Washington Post, the Helen Hayes Awards (the major theatrical awards for the Washington D.C. area) are in the midst of some big changes. In 2013, Theatre Washington announced that the awards would be split into two categories, fitting both Equity and non-Equity productions. Now, the...
The Washington Rogues Present Alexandra Petri's THE CAMPSITE RULE, Now thru 8/16
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2014 The Washington Rogues present Alexandra Petri's THE CAMPSITE RULE at The Anacostia Playhouse. Performances begin tonight, July 23rd!...
Washington Pavilion Welcomes New Marketing Director
by Tyler Peterson - July 23, 2014 The Washington Pavilion has announced the hiring of Rebecca Sevening as the new Director of Marketing. Rebecca began her work on June 16, 2014....
Summer Stages: An Exciting Summer of Theatre in Washington, DC Lies Ahead!
by Jennifer Perry - May 28, 2015 One of the fabulous things about living in the Washington, DC Metro Area is that opportunities to see theatre - and good theatre at that - exist throughout the year. The summer is no exception....
Kerry Washington to Star in New Romantic Comedy IS HE THE ONE
by Tyler Peterson - October 06, 2014 According to Deadline, SCANDAL's Kerry Washington has signed on to lead MGM's upcoming romantic comedy IS HE THE ONE. DJ Richardson and Michelle Morgan penned the script.... |