MURRAY LITTLE CHRISTMAS Set for Le Poisson Rouge, 12/15
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 22, 2012
Comedian and larger-than-life personality MURRAY HILL (aka Mr. Showbiz) gives the much needed gift of holiday cheer and entertainment to New York City with his legendary Yuletide tradition: A MURRAY LITTLE CHRISTMAS at Le Poisson Rouge, Saturday, December 15 at 8pm. Expect an evening of hilarious and wacky skits with the cast, a sleigh full of cheesy holiday songs, plenty of nuts, fruits and tree trimming. Murray also promises a few tender moments when he sings his signature 'Have Yourself a Murray Little Christmas.'
WICKED Teams with Ben Cohen & Dan Savage for Anti-Bullying Talkback Tonight, 10/11
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 11, 2012
In its ongoing efforts to combat bullying, the hit Broadway musical WICKED will host a special event tonight, October 11, featuring two leaders in the worldwide campaign to bring an end to bullying: Ben Cohen, MBE, founder of The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation, and Dan Savage, co-founder of The It Gets Better Project. Mr. Cohen and Mr. Savage will be joined by members of the WICKED company for a post-performance talk-back to discuss what can be done to help stop the prevalence of bullying.
MTV, Logo Air All-New IT GETS BETTER Special Tonight, 10/9
by TV News Desk
- Oct 9, 2012
MTV and Logo previously announced that the Emmy-nominated IT GETS BETTER will return to the two Viacom networks with a new, 60-minute IT GETS BETTER special tonight, October 9 at 11 p.m. ET/PT, just two days ahead of National Coming Out Day.
MTV, Logo to Air All-New IT GETS BETTER Special, 10/9
by Caryn Robbins
- Sep 17, 2012
MTV and Logo today announced that the Emmy®-nominated IT GETS BETTER will return to the two Viacom networks with a new, 60-minute IT GETS BETTER special on October 9 at 11 p.m. ET/PT, just two days ahead of National Coming Out Day.
WICKED to Team with Ben Cohen & Dan Savage for Anti-Bullying Talkback, 10/11
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 11, 2012
In its ongoing efforts to combat bullying, the hit Broadway musical WICKED will host a special event on Thursday, October 11, featuring two leaders in the worldwide campaign to bring an end to bullying: Ben Cohen, MBE, founder of The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation, and Dan Savage, co-founder of The It Gets Better Project. Mr. Cohen and Mr. Savage will be joined by members of the WICKED company for a post-performance talk-back to discuss what can be done to help stop the prevalence of bullying.
'It Gets Better' Project to Receive TV Academy Governors Award
by Caryn Robbins
- Aug 29, 2012
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Board of Governors has voted to bestow its prestigious Governors Award this year upon the "It Gets Better Project™," an organization devoted to supporting LGBT young people via its website, initiatives and the posting of original videos with messages of empathy, encouragement and hope for a positive future.
FOUR, YOUNG AND WILD and More Set for New York LGBT Film Festival Line-Up, Now thru 7/31
by Movies News Desk
- Jul 27, 2012
NewFest (www.newfest.org), New York's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Film Festival will soon roll out the rainbow carpet for its 24th season, from tonight, July 27th through Tuesday, July 31st. The stellar lineup includes fourteen narrative features, four documentaries and many anticipated short films. New this year, all screenings and panels will take place at Manhattan's film mecca, The Film Society of Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater, marking a continued relationship between the two pioneering film organizations.
BWW Reviews: Over-the-Top MIRACLE! at Intiman
by Jay Irwin
- Jul 15, 2012
Crass, over the top and offensive. Filled with bad taste, outrageous costumes and more dick jokes than you can shake … well … a dick at. If anyone asked me to describe Intiman's current production, I'd have to go with that. But did I like it? Despite a few missteps and an Act One that needs some tightening, I laughed my ass off. But then, I occasionally like crass, over the top and offensive in my theater.
ROMEO AND JULIET, DIRTY STORY and More Set for 2012 Intiman Theatre Festival, Now thru 8/26
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 5, 2012
Tony-award winning Intiman Theatre turns 40 this year and will celebrate by launching a new summer theatre festival with four plays: Romeo and Juliet, Hedda Gabler, Miracle! and Dirty Story. The artists leading the charge - Dan Savage, Valerie Curtis-Newton, Andrew Russell and Allison Narver - are bringing passion projects with a twist to awaken the theatre, and the company of 17 local actors features established heavyweights and new forces, twisting and turning to play more than 40 roles in more than 80 performances. Similarly, the design team is stretching and shifting to build a versatile playground on the mainstage that will support several shows while simultaneously creating a separate universe in Intiman's studio space.
STAGE TUBE: Intiman Theatre Festival Trailer
by James T Harding
- Jun 22, 2012
The Tony-award winning Intiman Theatre turns 40 this year and will celebrate by launching a new summer theatre festival with four plays: Romeo and Juliet, Hedda Gabler, Miracle! and Dirty Story. The artists leading the charge - Dan Savage, Valerie Curtis-Newton, Andrew Russell and Allison Narver - are bringing passion projects with a twist to awaken the theatre. Check out the trailer below.
ROMEO AND JULIET, DIRTY STORY and More Set for 2012 Intiman Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 21, 2012
Tony-award winning Intiman Theatre turns 40 this year and will celebrate by launching a new summer theatre festival with four plays: Romeo and Juliet, Hedda Gabler, Miracle! and Dirty Story. The artists leading the charge - Dan Savage, Valerie Curtis-Newton, Andrew Russell and Allison Narver - are bringing passion projects with a twist to awaken the theatre, and the company of 17 local actors features established heavyweights and new forces, twisting and turning to play more than 40 roles in more than 80 performances. Similarly, the design team is stretching and shifting to build a versatile playground on the mainstage that will support several shows while simultaneously creating a separate universe in Intiman's studio space.
STAGE TUBE: TD Bank Supports 'It Gets Better' Campaign
by Kelly Cameron
- Jun 14, 2012
TD Bank recently became the first Canadian Financial Institution to publicly endorse the 'It Gets Better' campaign, an initiative which BWW has been proud to support since it's inception in 2010. The project was conceived in response to the suicide of Billy Lucas and many other teenagers who were being bullied because they were gay. Founded by Dan Savage and Terry Miller, the goal of 'It Gets Better' is to prevent suicide among LGBT youth by having gay adults and allies speak out and let youth know that it WILL get better.
MTV and Logo Announce 2nd IT GETS BETTER Special with Dan Savage, Fall 2012
by TV News Desk
- Jun 13, 2012
MTV and Logo today announced that the two Viacom networks will air a second 'It Gets Better' special in fall 2012. Dan Savage, star of MTV's 'Savage U,' syndicated columnist, author, and co-creator of the It Gets Better Project, will once again anchor the special, which will share stories and experiences of young people who are growing up LGBT.
Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Seattle!
by Jay Irwin
- Jun 7, 2012
As always, summers in the Seattle area are a crapshoot. Will we or won't we have nice weather? If the weather lately is any indication I think we're in for some lovely days and plenty of chances to play outside. But whether the weather forces us outdoors or indoors there's always plenty of theater going on around town to take in. Here are our top 5 picks for summer theater goings on around town this year.
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