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Video: Javier Muñoz Sings 'It's Love' From WONDERFUL TOWN
by Emmy Rice - May 11, 2025

The New York City Center Encores! just released a video of Javier Muñoz singing the song It's Love from their current production of Wonderful Town. See below for the video! 

Video: Anika Noni Rose Sings 'One Hundred Easy Ways' in Encores! WONDERFUL TOWN
by Michael Major - May 6, 2025

Watch a video of Anika Noni Rose performing 'One Hundred Easy Ways' in Wonderful Town at Encores! City Center. Only seven performances remain of the Zhailon Levingston-directed production of the classic Leonard Bernstein musical.

Review Roundup: WONDERFUL TOWN Opens At New York City Center Encores!
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2025

The New York City Center Encores! production of Wonderful Town is now playing. The critics stopped by the production and the reviews are in! Is Wonderful Town wonderful? Find out below!

Video: WONDERFUL TOWN Highlights at New York City Center Encores!
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025

New York City Center Encores! production of Wonderful Town is now playing through May 11. Check out all new footage from the production, including a clip of the song 'Ohio' here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for WONDERFUL TOWN with Aisha Jackson, Anika Noni Rose and More
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 22, 2025

Next up in the New York City Center Encores! season is Wonderful Town, directed by Zhailon Levingston. Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell will take audiences inside Leonard Bernstein’s score that captures the sounds and heart of New York City. Check out photos from rehearsals here!

Videos: Inside Encores! WONDERFUL TOWN Rehearsal With Anika Noni Rose & Aisha Jackson
by Michael Major - Apr 22, 2025

Get a first look inside rehearsals for Wonderful Town at Encores! City Center. The videos feature a first look at Aisha Jackson and Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose as sisters Eileen and Ruth in the musical.

Video: Inside the First WONDERFUL TOWN Rehearsal With the Encores! Orchestra
by Michael Major - Apr 8, 2025

Get a first listen to the 28-piece Encores! Orchestra rehearsing for Wonderful Town, which features songs like “Ohio” and 'Swing.' Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell will take audiences inside Leonard Bernstein’s score in this video.

Etai Benson, Javier Muñoz and More Complete the WONDERFUL TOWN Cast at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

The complete cast has been revealed for Encores! Wonderful Town, starring Aisha Jackson and Anika Noni Rose. See who else is starring in the production, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn & More to Join 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2023

Get all the details on the star-studded 2024 WTF Gala, featuring Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn, and more. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event showcasing an incredible lineup of talent.

Universal Pictures to Release Chris Pine's DOULA Starring Troian Bellisario
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2022

Troian Bellisario (“Pretty Little Liars”) stars in this delightfully dry and witty comedy about a pregnant couple who reluctantly hires a male doula, from director Cheryl Nichols (“Cortez”). Rounding out the cast is Chris Pine, who stars as Deb’s doctor, with Amanda Walsh, Ally Maki, Elyse Levesque, Alex McKenna and Robert Baker.

National Philharmonic Announces 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022

National Philharmonic has announced its 2022-2023 season, which includes eight classical programs conducted by Music Director Piotr Gajewski and two by Chorale Artistic Director Stan Engebretson; two pops shows led by Principal Pops Conductor Luke Frazier; and a piano recital.

Choral Artists of Sarasota Honor Dr. Ann Stephenson-Moe
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 29, 2022

The Choral Artists of Sarasota named its apprentice scholarship in honor of Dr. Ann Stephenson-Moe. The announcement was made on Saturday, January 22, at a reception hosted by Gretchen Rimmer. The reception was a fundraiser in support of Choral Artists’ education and outreach programs and the apprentice scholarship. The presentation celebrated Stephenson-Moe for her achievements and featured a performance by the New York-based Gilbert & Sullivan Players.

THE CRAYON SET Reveal New Single 'Don't Step Back Too Far'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 27, 2021

Now, the group have returned with their new single ‘Don’t Step Back Too Far’, a mesmerising, motivational new track that combines the group’s sunny sound with a melancholic disposition.

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Television Episodes of All Time - from I LOVE LUCY to BETTER CALL SAUL
by Peter Nason - Apr 22, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best TV episodes from the 1950's to 2020; see if your favorites made the list!

Photo Flash: Al Pacino Headlines Staged Reading Of THE BASIC TRAINING OF PAVLO HUMMEL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2020

Al Pacino headlined the cast of a sold-out benefit staged reading of David Rabe's The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummer, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, in Beverly Hills, CA.  In collaboration with The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles, the Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award-winning Pacino reprised the title role of Pavlo Hummel

Al Pacino to Participate in Benefit Staged Reading of THE BASIC TRAINING OF PAVLO HUMMEL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2020

Al Pacino (The Irishman, Scent of a Woman, The Godfather) will participate in a benefit staged reading of award-winning Vietnam veteran playwright David Rabe's The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummer, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, in collaboration with The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles, on Sunday, March 8, 2020, 7 pm, in The Wallis' Bram Goldsmith Theater.

Emerging Cinematographer Awards Come To Atlanta
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2018

The International Cinematographers Guild is bringing the honorees for the 2018 Annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards (ECA) to Atlanta. The awards aim to give promising cinematographers exposure in the motion picture industry. Atlanta is one of just three cities in the United States selected to show the films.

BendFilm Announces Awards For 15th Annual BendFilm Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 16, 2018

BendFilm announced today 16 films and filmmakers awarded jury prizes at the 2018 BendFilm Festival. BendFilm created two new film categories this year to recognize impactful environmental or outdoor adventure focused stories and Native cinema.  

The Emerging Cinematographer Awards to Screen in New York City
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 16, 2018

The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) has named nine honorees for the 2018 Annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards (ECA), spotlighting promising cinematographers and providing crucial exposure needed to succeed in the motion picture industry. The collection of nine selected short films will screen at the SVA Theatre, 333 W. 23rd St. in New York on Oct. 28 starting at 3 p.m. A cocktail reception will follow.

ICG Names 2018 Award Recipients and Honorees at Emerging Cinematographer Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 2, 2018

Rachel Morrison (Director of Photography), Amy Vincent (Director of Photography) and Anne Thompson (IndieWire Editor-at-Large) are the recipients of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) special 2018 Emerging Cinematographer Awards (ECA), announced Steven Poster, ASC, ICG's National President at the debut screening of this year's selected films at the DGA, Sunday night.