Ken Burns News

VIDEO: Mandy Patinkin Presents Benjamin Franklin Category on JEOPARDY!

by Michael Major — April 5, 2022

Mandy Patinkin appeared on last night's episode of Jeopardy! to present a category based on the life of Benjamin Franklin.

2022 GI Film Festival Announces Film Lineup

by Marissa Tomeo — April 2, 2022

Organizers of the GI Film Festival San Diego are thrilled to announce a diverse film lineup for its annual event happening May 17-21, 2022 at the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) in Balboa Park.

BWW Exclusive: Jonathan Larson's College Roommate, Emmy-Winner Todd Robinson, Pens Essay About the Composer

by Todd Robinson — February 4, 2022

Emmy Award winning screen writer and director Todd Robinson is known for his work on White Squall, Lonely Hearts, The Last Full Measure and more.

BWW Feature: PALISADES AMUSEMENT PARK To Become a New Musical

by Peter Danish — February 3, 2022

What do Benny Goodman, Cab Calloway, Tony Bennett, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson all have in common? Each of these legends once graced the stage of Palisades Amusement Park! Now a spectacular new musical is in the works celebrating the glory days of 'America's Amusement Park' and some very big name

BWW Interview: Arnetia Walker on THE WIZ, DREAMGIRLS, & YES, VIRGINIA

by Jeffrey Kare — November 11, 2021

From November 18th-21st, Judson Theatre Company will be presenting a new holiday comedy by Stan Zimmerman & Christian McLaughlin titled YES, VIRGINIA at Owens Auditorium inside the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center.

Photos: New Episodes Of 'One Voice: The Songs We Share' Airing On PBS

by A.A. Cristi — October 11, 2021

The American Pops Orchestra presents two new episodes of 'ONE VOICE: THE SONGS WE SHARE.

American Pops Orchestra Announces the Release of Two New Episodes of ONE VOICE: THE SONGS WE SHARE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 11, 2021

The American Pops Orchestra announced today the release of two new episodes of ONE VOICE: THE SONGS WE SHARE, as part of #PBSForTheArts.

Kelli O'Hara, Melissa Errico & More to Perform at Feinstein's/54 Below Next Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 24, 2021

Next week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Liz Callaway, Sierra Boggess, Kelli O'Hara, WRITE OUT LOUD and More Announced for September at Feinstein's/54 Below

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 3, 2021

Next month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

September Activities at Seattle Center Offer Arts, Entertainment and Engagement

by Stephi Wild — September 1, 2021

With cooling temperatures comes a return to fall seasons and activities at Seattle Center.

Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Bobbie's Summer Series

by Stephi Wild — July 24, 2021

A collection of talented musicians will entertain with a variety of genres ranging from folk-rock to fiddle tunes to country and more.

MR. SOUL Launches August 1st on HBO Max

by Sarah Jae Leiber — July 22, 2021

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Jeff Daniels Hosts KEN BURNS: HEMINGWAY on PBS Stations Beginning August 14

by TV News Desk — July 19, 2021

Hemingway, which premiered in April, 2021, is a three-part documentary series that examines the visionary work and turbulent life of Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest and most influential writers America has ever produced.

BWW Review: The Old Globe offers a lovely and romantic interactive theatre event in DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE: A LOVE LETTER EXPERIENCE

by E.H. Reiter — June 29, 2021

DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE: A LOVE LETTER EXPERIENCE is the newest virtual and interactive theatre event from The Old Globe and offers a thoroughly captivating, romantic, and lovely experience delivered to you through the mail.

BWW Review: DOCUMENTARY HIGHLIGHTS at The Roxbury International Film Festival

by Andrew Child — June 22, 2021

The Roxbury International Film Festival, New England’s largest film festival celebrating works by and about people of color is happening through June 26 with in-person screenings, online viewing options, and plenty of exciting events.

Billy Griffin, Jr's GETTING OVER HIM (YOU CAN'T) Arrives This May

by Stephi Wild — April 25, 2021

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Composer Christopher Cerrone Announces New Album On In A Circle Records

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 5, 2021

A follow-up to Cerrone's 2019 GRAMMY-nominated The Pieces that Fall to Earth, The Arching Path is a piano-driven, electro-acoustic album of chamber music featuring pianist Timo Andres, percussionist Ian Rosenbaum, soprano Lindsay Kesselman, and clarinetist Mingzhe Wang.