Photo Flash: Dr. H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang, Jim Dale And Arthur A. Levine Honored At The New-York Historical Society's 2018 History Makers Gala
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 20, 2018
The New-York Historical Society held their annual History Makers Gala on November 6 at 583 Park in New York. This year's honorees included New-York Historical Trustee Dr. H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang, who received the New-York Historical Society Medal of Merit for Public Engagement; Harry Potter editor Arthur A. Levine, who received the New-York Historical Society Distinguished Service Award; and world-renowned entertainer and celebrated Harry Potter audiobook voice actor Jim Dale, who received the 2018 History Makers Award in recognition of the exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic, now on view at New-York Historical.
First Run Features Presents New Immersive Documentary, MOYNIHAN
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Aug 29, 2018
First Run Features is pleased to announce the Los Angeles theatrical premiere of Moynihan, a new documentary directed by Joseph Dorman and Toby Perl Freilich. Following its U.S. premiere at New York's Film Forum on October 3,the Los Angeles premiere will take place at Laemmle's Music Hall on October 12, 2018.
BWW Review: GOLDA'S BALCONY at Segal Centre
by Andee Shuster
- May 26, 2018
With the sword of Damocles over her head and the fate of the Jewish people at stake, Golda pushes forward with tongue-in-cheek chutzpah and the guilt of the working mother, with her end game being to keep peace in the Middle East.
JOHN MCCAIN: FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS Documentary Will Debut on HBO Memorial Day 2018
by Macon Prickett
- May 8, 2018
HBO has set the debut date for and confirmed the title of the previously announced documentary about Senator John Sidney McCain, III. JOHN MCCAIN: FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS will debut this Memorial Day, MONDAY, MAY 28 (8:00-9:45 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO. Produced and directed by six-time Emmy® winner Peter Kunhardt (HBO's “Jim: The James Foley Story,” “King in the Wilderness”), along with Emmy® winners George Kunhardt and Teddy Kunhardt, the film is an illuminating, exclusive profile of one of the most influential forces in modern American politics.
Suffolk University Theatre Department Announces ONE STATE, TWO STATE, RED STATE, BLUE STATE
by Julie Musbach
- Mar 9, 2018
Inspired by the current political climate, Suffolk University Theatre Professor Wesley Savick brings a new musical to the Modern Theatre, one state, two state / red state, blue state. The musical features new songs in the indigenous American languages of folk, country, blues, jazz and Broadway. The story focuses on what happens when "Betty" and "Bill" - former lovers living on opposite sides of the country - rekindle their relationship after a long separation.
THIRTEEN Presents U.S. Premiere of GI JEWS: JEWISH AMERICANS IN WORLD WAR II Documentary On PBS
by Macon Prickett
- Mar 8, 2018
GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II is a feature-length documentary spotlighting the little-known story of the more than 550,000 Jewish Americans who served their country in all branches of the military during World War II. Filmmaker Lisa Ades (American Experience: Miss America) brings the struggles of these brave men and women to life through first-hand experiences that reveal their fight against fascism, as well as their more personal war to liberate loved ones in Europe. After years of battle, these pioneering servicemen and women emerged transformed: more profoundly American, more deeply Jewish, and determined to continue the fight for equality and tolerance at home. GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II premieres nationwide on Wednesday, April 11 at 10 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day (April 12). The film will be available to stream the following day on pbs.org and PBS apps.
David Blaine Tour Making An Orlando Stop At Dr. Phillips Center
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 27, 2018
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Live Nation announced today that death-defying magician, David Blaine, is taking his mind-blowing show 'David Blaine Live' on the road this spring and summer with a new round of 36 North American tour dates. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will kick off May 6, 2018 in San Diego, CA and make stops in U.S. cities including Orlando at the Walt Disney Theater on June 11, 2018.
Writers Theatre Presents A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 19, 2018
Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, presents A Moon for the Misbegotten, written by Eugene O'Neill and directed by WT Resident Director William Brown. A Moon for the Misbegotten runs February 7 March 18, 2018 in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. The Press Opening is Wednesday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival To Showcase 35 Movies
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 19, 2017
The upcoming 28th annual The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival will present movies from around the world, opening with BODY AND SOUL: An American Bridge, focusing on the early performance history and cross-cultural impact of the jazz standard by Jewish composer Johnny Green.
Dramatic Documentary AGNELLI Debuts on HBO 12/18
by Caryn Robbins
- Nov 15, 2017
An intimate portrait of the man who became a symbol of Italy's post-war renaissance, AGNELLI debuts MONDAY, DEC. 18 (8:00-9:50 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO. Directed by Nick Hooker, the film is executive produced Graydon Carter.
HBO Shares Trailer for Documentary THE NEWSPAPERMAN: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BEN BRADLEE
by Caryn Robbins
- Nov 14, 2017
Told primarily in his own words, THE NEWSPAPERMAN: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BEN BRADLEE is an intimate portrait of this formidable man, tracing his remarkable ascent from a young Boston boy stricken with polio to the one of the most pioneering and consequential journalistic figures of the 20th century when it debuts MONDAY, DEC. 4 (8:00-9:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
Art and Politics Will Collide in Rubicon's TAKING SIDES
by Julie Musbach
- Oct 13, 2017
Rubicon Theatre Company (RTC) opens the company's 2017-2018 20th Anniversary Season with a provocative and gripping drama based on the story of German conductor and composer Wilhelm Furtw ngler, who remained in Germany after Hitler's rise to power and was later accused of being a Nazi sympathizer.
Documentary THE NEWSPAPERMAN: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BEN BRADLEE Debuts on HBO 12/4
by Caryn Robbins
- Sep 25, 2017
Told primarily in his own words, THE NEWSPAPERMAN: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BEN BRADLEE is an intimate portrait of this formidable man, tracing his remarkable ascent from a young Boston boy stricken with polio to the one of the most pioneering and consequential journalistic figures of the 20th century when it debuts MONDAY, DEC. 4, exclusively on HBO.
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