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A CHRISTMAS CAROL Runs 12/5-14 at Leddy Center
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 17, 2014


Leddy Center is celebrating its 40th Season of bringing Broadway musicals and classic drama to our greater communities as a non-profit 501c3 NH Arts and Education Organization.

LONGMIRE Heading to Netflix for Season 4?
by TV News Desk - Nov 13, 2014


Deadline writes that A&E's LONGMIRE, which was recently cancelled by the network after three seasons, could be headed to Netflix for season four.

Nick Jonas, Meghan Trainor & More Set for Logo TV's NEW NOW NEXT AWARDS, 12/7
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 13, 2014


Logo TV today announced that emerging pop princess Betty Who is slated to make her television award show debut during Logo TV's 2014 "New Now Next" Awards premiering on Logo TV on Sunday, December 7 at 8 p.m.

LOGO TV'S NEW NOW NEXT AWARDS Adds Theater Category; HEDWIG, Cranston & More Among Nominees
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 23, 2014


Logo TV today announced the categories and nominations for the annual “New Now Next Awards,” the definitive farewell party for 2014 and predictor to who and what will dominate pop culture in the year to come.

STAGE TUBE: Reporter Fails Interview with Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader of SKELETON TWINS
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 28, 2014


KWGN's Chris Parente recently interviewed Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader of THE SKELETON TWINS, but not too long into the interview, it became clear that there was something not quite right. Check out the hilarious segment below!

BWW Reviews: Yellow Tree Theatre Recruits an All-Star Team for their Sweet, Funny, Beautiful Production of THE RAINMAKER
by Jill Schafer - Sep 22, 2014


Sometimes something or someone comes along in life that changes everything. Such is Starbuck, aka THE RAINMAKER, to the Curry family in Depression era middle America in N. Richard Nash's play 60-year-old play. Yellow Tree Theatre is mounting a lovely new production of this play with an all-star team of YTT regulars and newcomers. It's funny and sweet, hopeful and devastating, a prime example of the beautiful theater that Yellow Tree has been doing for going on seven years, made only richer by the influx of talent from the larger Twin Cities theater scene.

Nearly 300 Minnesota Artists to Mount 18 Productions at Park Square in 2014-15
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2014


With Sexy Laundry opening tonight, the entire cast roster for the theatre's biggest season is almost complete. Nearly 300 Minnesota artists - including actors, directors, designers and technical operators - will mount 18 productions on two stages. The season lineup confirms Park Square's commitment to the work of women writers like Amy Herzog, Michele Riml and Alice Walker. The casting emphasizes Park Square as a home for local artists of color, from returning favorites like James A. Williams, T. Mychael Rambo and Regina Williams to dozens of debuts like Dominique Wooten, Kurt Kwan and Sarah Ochs.

A&E Cancels LONGMIRE After Three Seasons
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 28, 2014


Despite it being the network's most-watched drama yet, the network has chosen to end the older-skewing series, which had only lost a slight margin of its viewers during its third season. LONGMIRE is expected to be shopped to other networks 'immediately,' sources tell Deadline.

Sundance Institute & Metroplex Announce Films for Sundance Film Festival �" Hong Kong Selects
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 21, 2014


Sundance Institute and The Metroplex announced today the eight new independent films that will premiere as part of the Sundance Film Festival - Hong Kong Selects screening series

Barnes & Noble Announces Special TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLE Events
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 5, 2014


Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the nation's largest retail bookseller and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced even more special events in all stores nationwide

Sandbox Theatre, Theatre Pro Rata and Girl Friday Productions Set Programming for Park Square's Andy Boss Stage
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 29, 2014


The three companies in residence at Park Square Theatre for the 2015 season, Sandbox Theatre, Theatre Pro Rata and Girl Friday Productions, today announce their programming for Park Square Theatre's new Andy Boss Thrust Stage for the next year. These partners will bring diverse aesthetic approaches and artistic forms, fresh talent as well as favorite faces to Park Square's seasons over the next three years. Tickets sales begin July 31st for the theatres in residence.

VIDEO: First Look - Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader Star in SKELETON TWINS
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 30, 2014


Craig Johnson's THE SKELETON TWINS, starring SNL alums Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig, will hit theaters on September 19th. Get a first look below!

Top Reads: Maya Angelou's I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS Climbs Amazon's Bestsellers, Week Ending 6/1
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 1, 2014


Since there's no end-all-be-all 'best seller' list, BWW Books has rounded up both The New York Times' top sellers as well as Amazon's - providing you with your one-stop look at this week's top reads!

A&E's Hit Drama LONMIRE Returns for Season 3 Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jun 2, 2014


A&E Network's critically acclaimed hit series 'Longmire' returns for a third season tonight, June 2 at 10 PM ET/PT.

This Week at Bookworks Includes A Word with Writers Diana Gabaldon & George RR Martin at the KiMo Theatre, Craig Johnson and More
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2014


This week at Bookworks includes A Word with Writers Diana Gabaldon & George RR Martin at the KiMo Theatre, Craig Johnson with his book Any Other Name, events for children such as Train Day Story Time!, and more. Go to www.bkwrks.com/event for more information.

NRACT Presents I NEVER SAW ANTHER BUTTERFULY: THE MUSICAL, Now thru 5/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2014


North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre (NRACT) will present 'I Never Saw Another Butterfly: The Musical' based on the play by Celeste Raspanti, for nine performances, today, April 25-May 11, 2014.

Theatre Out Presents Terrence McNally's CORPUS CHRISTI, Now thru 5/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2014


Theatre Out, Orange County's gay and lesbian theatre, today was pleased to announce the cast and creative team for their upcoming revival of Terrence McNally's Corpus Christi. Award-winning director, Tito Ortiz will direct the diverse cast of 13. Corpus Christi will run today, April 25 - May 17 at Theatre Out. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheatreOut.com or at the Box Office, as available.

A&E's Hit Drama LONMIRE to Return for Season 3, 6/2
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 24, 2014


A&E Network's critically acclaimed hit series “Longmire” returns for a third season on Monday, June 2 at 10 PM ET/PT.

Bookworks' May Events Include A WORD WITH WRITERS with George RR Martin & Diana Gabaldon, and More
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2014


May events with Bookworks include two important literary fundraisers. May 10 is the premier of a new literary series, A Word With Writers, where Bookworks collaborates with the Albuquerque Public Library Foundation to bring two renowned writers to the KiMo Theater. George RR Martin, author of the Game of Thrones series, and Diana Gabaldon, the creator of the Outlander series, will be in conversation discussing their respective popular series. The band Reviva will perform. This evening of entertainment is $7 for general admission and $20 for priority seating and signing, with all proceeds going to the Albuquerque Public Library Foundation.

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