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Photo Flash: Southampton African American Museum Presents 'Raise Your Voice'
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 14, 2014

Southampton African American Museum will present 'Raise Your Voice', the 9th Annual African-American Film Festival for four days October 2 to 5. The celebration of the artistry of African-American filmmakers, actors, personalities, musicians and performers will feature a powerful line-up of critically acclaimed, thought- provoking feature films, documentaries, shorts, jazz and spoken word.

Anil Kumar's RISE AND SHINE [I THOUGHT I WAS WHITE] Opens Tonight at Let Live Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2014

Bad Hindu in association with East 4th Street and Off-Chance Productions has announced Rise and Shine [I Thought I Was White], written and performed by Anil Kumar for a limited engagement at the Let Live Theatre @ The Actors Company. Directed by Reena Dutt, Rise and Shine opens tonight, September 13 at 8pm. The show will run through October 12 only.

VIDEO: First Full-Length AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW Trailer Has Arrived!
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 8, 2014

Below, check out the just-released full-length trailer for the latest installment, featuring the song, 'Carousel' by Melanie Martinez!

VIDEO: Watch Three New Terrifying Teasers for AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 5, 2014

Below, check out three new nightmarish teasers for the highly anticipated season titled 'Open Wide', 'Sword Swallower' and 'Twisted Smile'!

L. Scott Caldwell Stars in Colony Theatre's WHAT I LEARNED IN PARIS, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2014

The Colony Theatre will present the second production of its historic 40th Anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of WHAT I LEARNED IN PARIS by Pearl Cleage. The production stars Tony winner L. Scott Caldwell, and is directed by Saundra McClain. WHAT I LEARNED IN PARIS will preview tonight, September 3; Thursday, September 4; and Friday, September 5 at 8:00pm. It will open on Saturday, September 6 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, October 5 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street in Burbank.

VIDEO: We are Heels Over Head for New AMERICAN HORROR STORY Teaser
by Matt Tamanini - Aug 29, 2014

Coupled with this video from earlier in the week, I think it is safe to say that one of the 'freaks' on this season's AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW will be a woman with three legs. FX has released a new teaser for the upcoming season of AHS.

AMERICAN HORROR STORY Releases FREAK SHOW Poster
by Matt Tamanini - Aug 29, 2014

As if it wasn't hard enough already to wait for the October premiere of AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW, the FX hit has now released a period poster with the cast in full freak. The fourth season of the Emmy-winning anthology series centers on a traveling carnival in Jupiter, Florida, during the 1950s.

VIDEO: New AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW Teaser
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 27, 2014

FX has released a new teaser for the upcoming season of AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW. Check it out, titled 'Spotlight,' below!

The 66th Annual Emmy Awards - UPDATING LIVE!
by Matt Tamanini - Aug 26, 2014

The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards telecast will air live coast-to-coast live tonight at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT on NBC from the NOKIA Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Over the last week, BroadwayWorld has been bringing you special Emmy coverage with profiles of Emmy-nominated theatre stars and plays adapted into Emmy-nominated TV movies. Check out all of BWW's Emmy Coverage.

Photo Coverage: Emmy Awards BEST DRESSED
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 26, 2014

One of the best parts of all awards shows it what happens before the telecast - the red carpet! The carpet was filled with red, black and white with a hint of metallic. The women really brought it this year. Some notable standouts are Julia Roberts, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Allison Williams. Check out all of BWW Fashion's picks for this year's Emmy Awards best dressed below!

L. Scott Caldwell to Star in Colony Theatre's WHAT I LEARNED IN PARIS This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2014

The Colony Theatre will present the second production of its historic 40th Anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of WHAT I LEARNED IN PARIS by Pearl Cleage. The production stars Tony winner L. Scott Caldwell, and is directed by Saundra McClain. WHAT I LEARNED IN PARIS will preview on Wednesday, September 3; Thursday, September 4; andFriday, September 5 at 8:00pm. It will open on Saturday, September 6 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, October 5 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street in Burbank.

Emmy Preview: BroadwayWorld Staff and Fans Predict Emmy Winners!
by Matt Tamanini - Aug 25, 2014

The 66th Annual Emmy Awards will come to you from the Nokia Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on NBC on Monday, August 25th live at 8:00pm. All week, BWW has been spotlighting the Emmy nominated TV performances of some of Broadway's biggest stars. If you want to follow along and interact with all of BroadwayWorld's Emmy coverage, check out #BWWEmmys on Twitter or visit our BWW Emmy Coverage Home.

STAGE TUBE: New AMERICAN HORROR STORY Teaser
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 24, 2014

FX has released a new teaser for the upcoming season of AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW. This teaser features one of the freaks, with the tagline, 'Want a taste of the Freak Show?'

Matt Bomer To Appear On AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW
by Pat Cerasaro - Aug 24, 2014

2014 Emmy Award nominee for HBO's acclaimed film adaptation of Larry Kramer's Tony Award-winning THE NORMAL HEART, Matt Bomer, is set to guest star on frequent collaborator Ryan Murphy's multi-award-winning horror anthology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY, in the new season subtitled FREAK SHOW, according to a new report.

Meet the Current Casts of Broadway's Long Running Shows - MOTOWN
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 24, 2014

A great, big Broadway season is on its way, with fourteen productions already slated to open in the next few months. With weeks until the craziness begins, there is still plenty of time to catch up on what's been going on at Broadway's already occupied theaters. BroadwayWorld will be profiling the hits of the Great White Way that continue to draw crowds after months, years, and (in some cases) decades. Meet the current cast of Broadway's MOTOWN below!

Grammy Winner Branford Marsalis to Perform with Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, 10/4
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 22, 2014

Renowned Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, Tony Award nominee, and composer, Branford Marsalis, joins the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia in Marsalis 'Well-Tempered,' performing Baroque masterpieces at Meany Hall on the UW Campus in Seattle, WA.

VIDEO: FX Sets First AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW Premiere Date, Debuts First Teaser
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 20, 2014

FX has released the first teaser for AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW, premiering October 8. Check it out below!

FX Announces Premiere Date for AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW!
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 15, 2014

The highly anticipated fourth season of FX's anthology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY will premiere on Wednesday, Ocotober 8th at 10 pm ET/PT.

Patti LaBelle Joins Cast of AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2014

According to The Hollywood Reporter, LaBelle is following Steve Nicks' lead, and joining the cast of AMERICAN HORROR STORY, appearing in the four episodes of the upcoming 'FREAK SHOW' anthology.

Anil Kumar's RISE AND SHINE [I THOUGHT I WAS WHITE] to Open 9/13 at Let Live Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 8, 2014

Bad Hindu in association with East 4th Street and Off-Chance Productions has announced Rise and Shine [I Thought I Was White], written and performed by Anil Kumar for a limited engagement at the Let Live Theatre @ The Actors Company. Directed by Reena Dutt, Rise and Shine will play one preview performance on Friday, September 12 at 8pm and opening is set for Saturday, September 13 at 8pm. The show will run through October 12 only.

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