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Kane Repertory Theatre to Present Outdoor Shakespeare Production Of TWELFTH NIGHT in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2022


Kane Repertory Theatre, in partnership with the St. Charles Park District, will present a live outdoor production of the Shakespeare classic Twelfth Night at the Historic Pavilion on the Fox River. The play is directed by Northwestern MFA Directing candidate Katie Lupica.

Kane Repertory Theatre Presents ROMEO AND JULIET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2021


Kane Repertory Theatre, in partnership with the St. Charles Park District, will present a live outdoor production of the Shakespeare classic Romeo and Juliet at the Historic Pavilion on the Fox River. The play, is directed by Northern Illinois University's Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts and Geneva resident, Paul Kassel.

Sundance Film Festival Announces 2019 'New Frontier' Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 5, 2018


Sundance Institute spotlights work at the dynamic crossroads of film, art and technology with the New Frontier selections for the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, announced today. This curated collection of cutting-edge independent and experimental media works are by creators who are pushing artistic innovation across new mediums that include VR, AR, mixed reality (MR) and AI. Programmers assembled a global slate of work from a mix of invitations and submissions to an open call for VR work earlier this year.

BWW Reviews: WEST SIDE STORY at Music Theatre Wichita Shooting Sparks into Space
by Alison Bridget Chambers - Jul 1, 2014


West Side Story came to a triumphant close last night at Century II. Music Theatre Wichita produced another hit in the 2014 season. An exciting, devastating celebration of the human condition, compassion and consequence.

THE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE to Play Special Performance to Benefit Stonewall, June 15
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014


European Arts Company in association with Greenwich Theatre are delighted to announce a special charity performance of European Arts Company's critically acclaimed production of The Trials of Oscar Wilde in aid of the lesbian, gay and bisexual charity Stonewall.

European Arts Company Launches UK Tour of THE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2014


European Arts Company is set to tour to 43 venues in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with a new show about the libel and criminal trials of Oscar Wilde. The Trials of Oscar Wilde has been co-written with Merlin Holland who is Oscar Wilde's grandson and author of 'Irish Peacock and Scarlet Marquess: The Real Trial of Oscar Wilde'.

European Arts Company to Launch UK Tour of THE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE from May 3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2014


European Arts Company is set to tour to 43 venues in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with a new show about the libel and criminal trials of Oscar Wilde. The Trials of Oscar Wilde has been co-written with Merlin Holland who is Oscar Wilde's grandson and author of 'Irish Peacock and Scarlet Marquess: The Real Trial of Oscar Wilde'.

Photo Blast From The Past: Tim Conway
by Walter McBride - Nov 26, 2013


Today, we're featuring Tim Conway, circa 1995. Conway is best known for his role in the popular 1960s World War II situation comedy McHale's Navy as the inept Ensign Charles Parker, second in command to Lieutenant Commander Quinton McHale (played by Ernest Borgnine), for co-starring alongside Carol Burnett on The Carol Burnett Show, and as the voice of Barnacle Boy from the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants (alongside Borgnine, who provided the voice of Mermaid Man until his death in 2012).

E.T. Memorabilia & More Set for Major Hollywood Auction Today
by Movies News Desk - Sep 28, 2013


Premiere Props just announced that they will be auctioning off over 1000 Hollywood props and costumes including a collection of personal items from Larry Hagman including his state of the art, solar paneled Airstream trailer

E.T. Memorabilia & More Set for Major Hollywood Auction
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 20, 2013


Premiere Props just announced that they will be auctioning off over 1000 Hollywood props and costumes including a collection of personal items from Larry Hagman including his state of the art, solar paneled Airstream trailer

THE BABY Extends at Hollywood Fringe Fest Through 8/31
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 16, 2013


The Visceral Company's production of THE BABY, a new play based on the bizarre 1973 cult film classic that premiered in the 2013 Hollywood Fringe Festival, has been selected for an official Best of Fringe extension.

Visceral Company's THE BABY Plays Hollywood Fringe, Now thru 6/29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013


The Visceral Company presents the bizarre '70s cult film classic THE BABY live on stage as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival. THE BABY is a new play based on the bizarre 1973 cult film classic, adapted for the stage and directed by Visceral's artistic director Dan Spurgeon (2013 LA Weekly Theater Award winner).

Visceral Company's THE BABY to Play Hollywood Fringe, 6/14-29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2013


The Visceral Company presents the bizarre '70s cult film classic THE BABY live on stage as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival. THE BABY is a new play based on the bizarre 1973 cult film classic, adapted for the stage and directed by Visceral's artistic director Dan Spurgeon (2013 LA Weekly Theater Award winner).

Sale of Items from Bob and Dolores Hope's Home Set for Today in North Hollywood
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2013


Linda Hope, daughter of Bob and Dolores Hope, has announced a sale of items from her parents' Toluca Lake home today, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th (tentative) at St. Charles Borromeo Church in North Hollywood, Dolores Hope's parish for 70 years.

Sale of Items from Bob and Dolores Hope's Home Set for 5/4-5 in North Hollywood
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2013


Linda Hope, daughter of Bob and Dolores Hope, has announced a sale of items from her parents' Toluca Lake home on Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th (tentative) at St. Charles Borromeo Church in North Hollywood, Dolores Hope's parish for 70 years.

Dark, Abstract Horror Play KILL ME Makes LA Debut, Now thru 6/2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2013


The Visceral Company is will present the Los Angeles premiere of dark, abstract horror play KILL ME, written by Chicago playwright Scott T. Barsotti and directed by Dan Spurgeon (Visceral's Artistic Director and LA Weekly Theater Award winner). KILL ME will play Today and Saturday evenings at 8 pm and Sunday matinees at 3 pm, from tonight, April 19 through June 2, 2013, at the Lex Theatre, 6760 Lexington Ave., Hollywood, Calif.

Dark, Abstract Horror Play KILL ME to Make LA Debut, 4/19-6/2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2013


The Visceral Company is will present the Los Angeles premiere of dark, abstract horror play KILL ME, written by Chicago playwright Scott T. Barsotti and directed by Dan Spurgeon (Visceral's Artistic Director and LA Weekly Theater Award winner). KILL ME will play Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm and Sunday matinees at 3 pm, from April 19 through June 2, 2013, at the Lex Theatre, 6760 Lexington Ave., Hollywood, Calif.

DEEP THROAT SEX SCANDAL Extends Again at Zephyr Theatre thru 4/14
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2013


The Deep Throat Sex Scandal, a new play by David Bertolino about the making of the famed, groundbreaking, 1970s pornographic film 'Deep Throat,' and the subsequent controversy surrounding the film, announced yesterday that, due to its overwhelming popularity, it is extending its West Coast Premiere run at the Zephyr Theatre, which opened on January 31, for an additional two weeks, now performing through Sunday, April 14. The play will then close.

Photo Flash: THE DEEP THROAT SEX SCANDAL Extends Through April 14 at Zephyr Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Mar 31, 2013


Due to overwhelming popularity, David Bertolino's new play THE DEEP THROAT SEX SCANDAL about the making of the famed, groundbreaking, 1970s pornographic film "Deep Throat" and the subsequent controversy surrounding the film, is extending its West Coast Premiere run at the Zephyr Theatre through Sunday, April 14 with performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m.

BWW Reviews: THE DEEP THROAT SEX SCANDAL Heats Up the Zephyr Theater
by Shari Barrett - Feb 1, 2013


'The Deep Throat Sex Scandal,' the new play by David Bertolino about the making of the famed, groundbreaking, 1970s pornographic film 'Deep Throat' and the subsequent controversy and obscenity trial the film ignited, is making its West Coast Premiere at the Zephyr Theatre for a six-week engagement beginning January 31, 2013, directed by award-winning adult film writer-director Jerry Douglas. It is a sinfully entertaining play about freedom, truth, justice, and porn.

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