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BWW Review: Chasing the Music: MSMT Mounts Spectacular JERSEY BOYS in Westbrook

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — September 3, 2021

In the final moments of the 2005 hit musical JERSEY BOYS, Frankie Valli muses, “We were all just chasing the music.

BWW Review: AMERICAN IDIOT Opens at the Black Box

by Steve Wilson — August 22, 2021

I saw an AMERICAN IDIOT in Kansas City, and I LIKED it.

Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT Will Be Performed at The Black Box This Weekend

by Stephi Wild — August 16, 2021

The Grammy Award and two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT, based on the multi-platinum album, boldly takes the American musical where it's never gone before.

AMC Greenlights INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Series

by Sarah Jae Leiber — June 24, 2021

Rolin Jones (“Perry Mason,” “Friday Night Lights”), who also has an overall development deal with AMC Studios, is creator, showrunner and executive producer of “Interview.

West Valley Arts Brings The Music Of 'Fats' Waller To Life With AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'

by A.A. Cristi — April 20, 2021

West Valley Arts presents Ain't Misbehavin': The Fats Waller Musical Show, running from April 22 - May 15, 2021 at the West Valley Performing Arts Center (formerly Harman Theatre).

BWW Review: LEADER OF THE PACK at Shanley High

by Brian Michaels — March 27, 2021

The kids from Shanley take us back to the 60's! Leader of The Pack is a jukebox musical originally released in 1984.

Virginia Film Festival Announces 2020 Program

by A.A. Cristi — October 6, 2020

The 33rd Annual Virginia Film Festival announced today a program of more than 50 films, conversations, and special events that will include a series of virtual conversations and a series of Drive-In Movies presented in two safe and socially-distanced settings.

UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television Names Producer Stephanie Allain Recipient of the 2020 PGA/UCLA Vision Award

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 3, 2020

The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (UCLA TFT), dedicated to advancing entertainment and performing arts that inspire social change, announced today that award-winning producer Stephanie Allain has been named the 2020 recipient of the PGA/UCLA Vision Award.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Appoints Six New Trustees, Including Ryan Murphy

by Kaitlin Milligan — July 9, 2020

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures today announced the addition of six new members to its Board of Trustees: Patricia S.

AMC Announces Special BETTER CALL SAUL & BREAKING BAD-Related Programming for July

by Kaitlin Milligan — June 24, 2020

AMC announced today special Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad-related programming in July, including a day-long marathon of Better Call Saul's fifth season, including bonus content with series stars Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn; a new digital short-form series with Giancarlo Esposito; and b

AMC Greenlights Anthology Series NATIONAL ANTHEM

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 24, 2020

AMC announced today that it has greenlit National Anthem, an 8-episode anthology series created by writer/director Scott Z.

Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT Comes To KC In April

by Stephi Wild — March 6, 2020

Padgett Productions presents the Kansas City Premiere of Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT for a limited engagement, April 3-26, 2020 at The Living Room Theatre, located at 1818 McGee St, in the vibrant Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City, MO.

ABC and ESPN Debut SportsCenter Special Commemorating the US Hockey Team's 'Miracle on Ice' 40th Anniversary

by Kaitlin Milligan — February 11, 2020

On Sunday, Feb.

Casting Has Been Announced for Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 7, 2020

Casting has been announced for Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre's Oklahoma professional premiere production of the Tony-winning 'Best Musical' a??A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder (book and lyrics by Robert L.

Riverside Theatre presents LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

by Rebecca Russo — January 30, 2020

Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D.

1917, SUCCESSION, FLEABAG, CHERNOBYL, and More Win Top Honors At The 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards; Full List!

by Stephi Wild — January 19, 2020

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) hosted the 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards on the evening of Saturday, January 18 at the Hollywood Palladium.

AMC Announces its Projects Currently in Development

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 16, 2020

At the Television Critics' Association (TCA) Press Tour, AMC Networks and AMC Studios announced a partial list of current projects in development.

AMC Network Announces Spring Premiere Dates

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 16, 2020

AMC Networks announced today from the Television Critics' Association (TCA) Press Tour spring premiere dates for several new and returning original series, including the highly anticipated debuts of AMC's The Walking Dead: World Beyond and three-part series Quiz, a third season of BBC AMERICA's awar

VIDEO: AMC Releases BETTER CALL SAUL Season 5 Video Teaser

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 9, 2020

AMC released today a new video teaser and the season five key art in anticipation of the upcoming new season of Better Call Saul.

AMC Announces BREAKING BAD Marathon and World Television Premiere of EL CAMINO

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 7, 2020

AMC announced today a marathon of the Emmy® Award-winning drama Breaking Bad in January and February, leading into the world television premiere of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie on Sunday, February 16 at 8:00 p.