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AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Extends at Mirvish
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Due to popular demand, an additional week of performances has been added for the Canadian premiere of Ava: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Elizabeth McGovern as Hollywood’s original femme fatale Ava Gardner.  

Video: CBS SUNDAY MORNING Explores Shakespeare's Lasting Appeal with Patrick Page & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025

On a recent edition of CBS Sunday Morning, the show devoted a segment to the most famous playwright of all time: William Shakespeare. The segment explored why his four-hundred-year-old plays continue to remain so popular, interviewing Broadway performer Patrick Page. Watch it now.

Shakespeare Theatre Company To Celebrate Publication of SHAKESPEARE IN THE THEATRE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2024

Shakespeare Theatre Company announced a book event featuring Michael Kahn and Simon Godwin, discussing their experiences and insights.

Spotlight: PATTI LUPONE - A LIFE IN NOTES at Ridgefield Playhouse
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 16, 2024

Patti LuPone - A Life in Notes

Patti LuPone & More to Perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024

Mayo Performing Arts Center has unveiled its March lineup featuring Patti LuPone and more. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!

22 Theater Books for Your Winter 2024 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 7, 2024

The weather outside might still be frightful for a while, but what better time to stay in and snuggle up with a great Broadway read? Check out our complete Winter 2024 reading list!

Eisemann Center Reveals Their 2023-2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023

The Eisemann Center and the City of Richardson announced the 2023-2024 Season of Eisemann Center Presents (ECP) at a City Council meeting Mon, May 8, 2023.

Al Hirschfeld Exhibition Extended Through Late June at The Museum of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2023

The Museum of Broadway's inaugural special exhibit, The American Theatre As Seen by Hirschfeld, has been extended by popular demand.

Al Hirschfeld Exhibition Extended Through End of April at The Museum of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2023

NINA-hunters rejoice… The new Museum of Broadway in Times Square's inaugural special exhibition, “The American Theatre As Seen By Hirschfeld,” has been extended, by popular demand.

New Book THE AMERICAN THEATRE AS SEEN BY HIRSCHFELD, 1962 �" 2002 to be Released in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2022

The American Theatre as seen by Hirschfeld 1962-2002 showcases Hirschfeld’s greatest theater work from five decades, including some of the most important productions from the last sixty years. It will be available exclusively online and at The Museum of Broadway starting November 15.

Shakespeare Theatre Company Invites All To Attend Free Virtual Gala SHAKESPEARE EVERYWHERE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2020

Shakespeare Theatre Company is extending an invitation to this year's free Virtual Gala titled Shakespeare Everywhere on Saturday, October 3 at 7 p.m. Hosted by STC's Artistic Director Simon Godwin the hour-long event will be a combination of live and recorded performances including performers from 25 countries in a truly worldwide celebration.

BWW Review: Fleming Continues to Surprise in Met Stars Live in Concert at Washington's Dumbarton Oaks, August 1
by Richard Sasanow - Aug 2, 2020

Even though soprano Renee Fleming had a big farewell to her role as the Marschallin in DER ROSENKAVALIER in the Met’s recent production premiere, she seems far from the end of her career, not only continuing to concertize but even in opera. So, it was no surprise that she showed up on the roster of the Met’s pay-for-view concerts series, Met Stars Live in Concert.

Renee Fleming and Kelli O'Hara Will Star in Opera Adaptation of THE HOURS
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2020

Broadway veteran and opera superstar Renee Fleming revealed that she, Tony winner Kelli O'Hara, and Joyce DiDonato will star in a new opera based on the Michael Cunningham novel and 2002 film, The Hours.

Photo Flash: Shakespeare Theatre Company Celebrates Artistic Director, Michael Kahn
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2019

On Sunday, June 16, Washington, D.C.'s theatre community gathered to celebrate the end of MICHAEL KAHN's 33-year tenure as Artistic Director of Shakespeare Theatre Company with musical and dramatic performances, special guests from the worlds of entertainment, politics, and media, and a mayoral proclamation.

HBO to Premiere REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER: ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 17, 2018

Celebrating 25 years of pioneering political comedy talk shows on TV, including 15 years on his current weekly HBO series, REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER: ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL debuts this FRIDAY, OCT. 19 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. The special looks back at highlights of Maher's irreverent run on TV, featuring archival footage from both “Real Time with Bill Maher” and “Politically Incorrect,” as well as appearances by such notables as Salman Rushdie, Maureen Dowd, Billy Crystal, Larry David, Martin Short, Woody Harrelson and Barbra Streisand, among others.

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER: ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Debuts October 19 On HBO
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 1, 2018

A fearless observer of current events and longtime HBO favorite takes a (brief) pause from the nonstop news cycle later this month to look back on his groundbreaking career. Celebrating 25 years of pioneering political comedy talk shows on TV, including 15 years on his current weekly HBO series, REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER: ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL debuts FRIDAY, OCT. 19 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

New Speakers And Artists Added To 2018 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2018

Sydney Opera House today announced new speakers, performances and visual art elements to the ANTIDOTE 2018 lineup. Taking place over the weekend of 1-2 September, ANTIDOTE is a festival of pioneering ideas, action and change focusing on global, local and personal issues of the day.

Blythe Danner and Martha Plimpton Criticize Responses to the Weinstein Scandal
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2017

Two accomplished ladies of the stage. Blythe Danner and Martha Plimpton, have issued letters to the editor of the New York Times this afternoon expressing their dismay at some pieces that have been published this week regarding the sexual harassment scandal surrounding media mogul, Harvey Weinstein.

VIDEO: Maureen Dowd Reveals Trick to Getting on Donald Trump's Good Side
by - Dec 13, 2016

On last night' LATE NIGHT, columnist Maureen Dowd talked about being blacklisted by Donald Trump and her "screwball comedy" relationship with George H.W. Bush.

The Mad-Cool Science of Adam Savage Arrives at the Eccles Center in Park City 12/10
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2016

What happens when you pursue creativity with reckless abandon? Adam Savage-former co-host of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series Mythbusters-will share his make-it-your-own curiosity and wisdom with the Park City Institute audience at the Eccles Center on December 10, 2016.