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New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of December 14 - THE PROM Soundtrack, Jason Robert Brown Album, CINDERELLA Track, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2020


Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes the CD edition of soundtrack to the Netflix film adaptation of The Prom, new album from Jason Robert Brown, a song from Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of Cinderella, and more!

Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out Announce The Addition Of Nathan Aldridge
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2018


The International Bluegrass Music Association's 5-Time Male Vocalist of the Year, Russell Moore, is proud to announce the addition of fiddle player Nathan Aldridge to his award-winning band, IIIrd Tyme Out, beginning in March. Nathan will replace Justen Haynes who left the band earlier this year to spend more time with his young family.

Noam Pikelny to Play The Triple Door in March; Tickets on Sale This Week
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2017


Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following show going on sale this week: Noam Pikelny, performing Today, March 3, 2017 at 8:00PM at The Triple Door.

Noam Pikelny to Play The Triple Door in March; Tickets on Sale This Week
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2016


Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following show going on sale this week: Noam Pikelny, performing Friday, March 3, 2017 at 8:00PM at The Triple Door.

R2-D2 Portrayor Kenny Baker Passes Away at Age 81
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 15, 2016


Kenny Baker, the British actor best known for portraying iconic droid R2-D2 in the STAR WARS films, passed away on Saturday, August 13th at the age of 81.

BWW Review: freeFall Theatre's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Is Out of This World Fun
by Peter Nason - Aug 15, 2016


Gilbert and Sullivan meets 80's synth-pop and 'Star Wars' in this brilliant adaptation by Eric Davis and Michael Raabe.

The Three Irish Tenors Bring A CHRISTMAS FROM DUBLIN to MPAC December 4
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 5, 2015


Enjoy an old fashioned Irish holiday celebration when A Christmas from Dublin with the Three Irish Tenors comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 8 pm. Tickets are $29-59.

VIDEO: Watch An All-New STAR WARS/Disney Mash-Up!
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 5, 2015


The folks at PistolShrimps have shared an all-new mash-up of THE FORCE AWAKENS trailers and your favorite Disney movies.

Photo Flash: Disney Reveals Costume of New STAR WARS Character, 'Captain Phasma'
by Sally Henry - Aug 15, 2015


Below, take a look at the costume for 'Captain Phasma,' a female villain in STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, played by Gwendoline Christie (GAME OF THRONES), revealed at Disney's D23 Expo!

VIDEO: Watch First TV Spot for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS!
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 10, 2015


Lucasfilm has released a new international TV spot for the highly anticipated STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS film. Check it out below!

Disney Sets Han Solo Spin-Off Film, to be Directed by Christopher Miller & Phil Lord
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 7, 2015


Disney and LucasFilm have announced the next film in the upcoming STAR WARS Anthology, to be direced by THE LEGO MOVIE's Christopher Miller and Phil Lord.

VIDEO: GMA Gets Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at STAR WARS Set
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2015


ABC News' Nick Watt got an exclusive first look when he toured the set of the highly anticipated next chapter of the famed space saga STAR WARS. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: May the Fourth Be with You- STAR WARS Meets Broadway and Bea Arthur!
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2015


May the Fourth be with you. That's right, it's a special day in the Star Wars fandom. Below, we celebrate May 4th with a Broadway-style flashback to Bea Arthur's big number in the 1978 Star Wars Christmas special. Check it out below!

Photo Flash: STAR WARS' Harrison Ford Poses With Chewbacca and More on Vanity Fair Cover
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 3, 2015


Vanity Fair just released a first look at their June issue, featuring cast members from the upcoming STAR WARS sequel. Below, check out the cover photo of Harrison Ford as Han Solo, with Chewbacca, as well as new characters, Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), and a new droid named BB-8.

VIDEO: Watch Matthew McConaughey's 'Interstellar' Character React to New STAR WARS Trailer!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2015


Following the release of the very first official trailer for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, a clever fan edited a scene from 'Interstellar, to make it appear as if Matthew McConaughey's character got all choked up over viewing the footage for the first time.

Release Date Revealed for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS; Felicity Jones to Star in First Spin-Off 'Rogue'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 12, 2015


Variety reports that Disney and Lucasfilm have announced details of the upcoming STAR WARS film, subtitled 'The Force Awakens' at its annual shareholders meeting in San Francisco

Gareth Edwards' STAR WARS Standalone Film Loses Writer
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 9, 2015


According to The Hollywood Reporter, Gary Whitta, who was tapped to pen the script for the film, to be directed by GODZILLA's Gareth Edwards. Whitta completed the spinoff's first draft, and will now move on to the impending film adaptation of STARLIGHT. A new writer is expected to complete the project.

VIDEO: STAR WARS Team Says 'Thank You' to Fans Everywhere
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 20, 2014


The STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS team recently took some time to thank fans for their support. Below, watch this video featuring everyone from the crew to R2D2!

VIDEO: Fan Creates Epic STAR WARS Christmas Light Show
by Movies News Desk - Dec 19, 2014


A very ambitious STAR WARS fan put together an amazing Christmas light show to a mix of his favorite songs from the franchise's soundtracks. Check it out below!

Mark Hamill Talks STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS' Focus on 'New Generation'
by Movies News Desk - Dec 12, 2014


Talking to Yahoo! Movies, original STAR WARS hero Mark Hamill talked about welcoming his smaller role in THE FORCE AWAKENS after being absent from the first trailer.

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