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Autism & Theatre - Inspiration Day 2013 Marks Culmination of Relaxed Performance Pilot Project
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2013

Organisers of the Autism & Theatre - Inspiration Day 2013 on Monday 2 September at the Lyceum Theatre, London, attended by over 170 delegates from theatres and arts organisations across the UK, have reported the event to be a huge success.

VIDEO: First Look - Jennifer Hudson Stars in New Trailer for BLACK NATIVITY
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 26, 2013

Fox Searchlight has released a new extended trailer for BLACK NATIVITY, a musical drama directed by Kasi Lemmons.

VIDEO: Opening Theme for AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN Debuts
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 25, 2013

Ryan Murphy has revealed the opening theme for the AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN, premiering Wednesday, October 9 at 10:00 PM ET/PT. Check it out below!

VIDEOS: New TV Spots for AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 25, 2013

FX has released two new TV spots for the highly anticipated American Horror Story Season 3 Coven. Check them out below!

VIDEO: New 'Initiation' Promo for FX's AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 20, 2013

FX has just released an extended promo for the upcoming season of AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN titled 'Initiation.'

VIDEO: All-New Promo for AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 20, 2013

FX has released a new promo for the highly anticipated American Horror Story Season 3 Coven titled 'School'. With the tag line 'When witches don't fight, they burn', the promo features a very special school!

Joe Manganiello Leads Yale Rep's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2013

Yale Repertory Theatre has announced that Rene Augesen will play Blanche DuBois and Joe Manganiello will play Stanley Kowalski in its first-ever production of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, the Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece by Tennessee Williams. Directed by Mark Rucker, the production, which will open Yale Rep's 2013-14 season, will play tonight, September 20-October 12, at the University Theatre (222 York Street).

MUSE/IQUE's Family-Friendly Dance Concert FREE FOR ALL Set for 10/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2013

MUSE/IQUE, known for its inspired, unexpected live music events curated by noted artistic director/conductor Rachael Worby, launches its 2013-14 season with 'Free For All,' a free family-friendly concert in which hip hop and orchestral music collide to create a rocking dance party on Friday, October 11, 2013, 6 to 9 pm, on the plaza of the Pasadena Civic Center.

PlayMakers Opens Mainstage Season with THE MOUNTAINTOP, Now thru 10/6
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2013

PlayMakers Repertory Company kicks off its new Mainstage Season today, Sept. 18-Oct. 6 with the regional premiere of the acclaimed new play focusing on the last night in the life of DR. Martin Luther King Jr., 'The Mountaintop' by Katori Hall.

First Look - Patti LuPone Stars on FX's AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 16, 2013

TVGuide.com gives an exclusive first look at Broadway vet Patti LuPone on the upcoming season of FX's AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN.

PlayMakers to Open Mainstage Season with THE MOUNTAINTOP, 9/18-10/6
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2013

PlayMakers Repertory Company kicks off its new Mainstage Season Sept. 18-Oct. 6 with the regional premiere of the acclaimed new play focusing on the last night in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 'The Mountaintop' by Katori Hall.

Chris Tucker Among Line-Up for ARSENIO HALL SHOW Premiere Week
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 4, 2013

THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW, the new late-night syndicated talk show debuting nationwide September 9 (check local listings), today announced its scheduled premiere week guest lineup featuring a mix of top talent from music, comedy, film, TV and sports.

Photo Flash: FX Debuts AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN Key Art
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 3, 2013

American Horror Story: Coven, the newest miniseries in the American Horror Story franchise, will debut on Wednesday, October 9 at 10:00 PM ET/PT on FX. Currently in production in New Orleans, the 13-part miniseries will air Wednesdays at 10:00 PM ET/PT though January of 2014. Ahead of its premiere, the network has unveiled this season's official poster - check it out below!

Leslie Jordan Joins Cast of AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 28, 2013

Leslie Jordan has joined the cast of FX's AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN.

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN to Premiere 10/9 on FX
by TV News Desk - Aug 27, 2013

American Horror Story: Coven, the newest miniseries in the American Horror Story franchise, will debut on Wednesday, October 9 at 10:00 PM ET/PT on FX. Currently in production in New Orleans, the 13-part miniseries will air Wednesdays at 10:00 PM ET/PT though January of 2014.

BAZE AND HIS SILLY FRIENDS Offer Free 'School Days' Download
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 21, 2013

Kindie music favorites Baze and His Silly Friends will release their third CD, The Best Day Ever!, in October , and they want to make going back to school 'the best day ever' for kids right now!

MUSE/IQUE Expands Slate of Events For 2013-14, Beg. 10/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2013

MUSE/IQUE, known for counter-conventional presentations that feel more like parties than formal concerts, announces its 2013-14 season featuring inspired live performances in surprising locations that connect master artists with new voices across a limitless range of musical styles.

MUSE/IQUE Presents LOSE YOUR SENSES WITH ELLIS HALL at Beckman Mall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2013

MUSE/IQUE, known for its counter-conventional performances that feel more like parties than formal concerts, wraps 'Summer of Sound' 2013 with 'Lose Your Senses with Ellis Hall' featuring Hall, Tower of Power's lead singer and keyboardist who electrifies with his five octave range and tears it up with the Selah Gospel Choir to unchain the soul sounds of great musicians like Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and even Bach, Beethoven and Vivaldi tonight, August 17, 2013.

Christine Ebersole Joins Cast of AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 15, 2013

In an interview posted on Deadline.com today, AMERICAN HORROR STORY creator Ryan Murphy revealed that Tony winning actress Christine Ebersole will join the cast of his latest installment of the series titled, 'Coven'

HARLEM'S BIG OTIS JUMP UP BLUES REVUE Makes Its Home at Ginny's Supper Club Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2013

Fresh off work on Fox Searchlight's feature film BLACK NATIVITY starring Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker and Mary J. Blige - and directed by Kasi Lemmons - Otis Sallid, the creator of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, brings an exciting new musical project to life, HARLEM'S BIG OTIS JUMP UP BLUES REVUE. The REVUE will make it's home at Ginny's Supper Club located in Marcus Samuelsson's popular Red Rooster Harlem, (310 Lenox Avenue). Performances are scheduled every Thursday night, two shows - 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., tonight, August 15 and August 22, 29, 2013.

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