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Broadway's REBECCA Scandal to Be Featured on CNBC's AMERICAN GREED
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 5, 2016


CNBC's shocking true crime series AMERICAN GREED will examine the controversial journey of the Broadway-bound musical REBECCA. The series focuses on people who will 'do anything for money.'

BWW Review: ALL MY SONS at the Stratford Festival is Memorable and Moving
by Lauren Gienow - Jun 2, 2016


A memorable and moving production of Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS opened at Stratford Festival's Tom Patterson Theatre on Wednesday evening. It is the story of a family trying to live a post-WWII American Dream, yet unwilling to acknowledge what had to be sacrificed in order to achieve it. The entire cast brings nuanced performances to complex roles-each character relatable, and their decisions debatable. It allowed for a lot of reflection on the imperfections of humanity as this writer left the theatre and I suspect many other audience member felt the same way.

BWW Review: MACBETH at the Stratford Festival is Frighteningly Great and Greatly Frightening
by Lauren Gienow - May 31, 2016


The Stratford Festival officially opened its 64th Season with a frighteningly great (and greatly frightening) production of the Scottish Play. Director Antoni Cimolino brings us what is likely the darkest and grittiest play to grace the Festival Theatre stage in some time. This may be the eleventh time that Macbeth has graced the Stratford Festival stage, but this daring production feels fresh and new.

Spin Cycle to Release Self-Titled Debut CD on Their Sound Footing Records Today
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2016


With its strong melodies, tight rhythms, intriguing textures, and sophisticated interplay, Spin Cycle has got everything covered. What makes the band special is how everything fits together—or, by intention, doesn't. For listeners and band members alike, every tune is an adventure.

Photo Coverage: Opening Night of R.Evolución Latina's BOUNTIFUL!
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - May 1, 2016


R.Evolucion Latina's BOUNTIFUL opened on April 27, 2016 at Manhattan Movement and Arts Center. Broadway World has the first pictures of the red carpet event!

Christine Ebersole and More to Perform at TACT's 2016 Spring Gala Honoring Simon Jones
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2016


The Actors Company Theatre (TACT) announced today that the TACT 2016 Spring Gala will honor former TACT Co-Artistic Director and current company member Simon Jones.

Spin Cycle to Release Self-Titled Debut CD on Their Sound Footing Records 5/6
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 7, 2016


With its strong melodies, tight rhythms, intriguing textures, and sophisticated interplay, Spin Cycle has got everything covered. What makes the band special is how everything fits together—or, by intention, doesn't. For listeners and band members alike, every tune is an adventure.

From the Horse's Mouth to Honor Dance Legend Gus Solomons jr
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2016


In celebration of his career as dancer, choreographer, actor, writer and educator, From the Horse's Mouth will dedicate its next theater/dance performance event to Gus Solomons jr, a pioneer and dance legend whose life-long accomplishments exemplify a storied career spanning more than 60 years.

From the Horse's Mouth to Honor Dance Legend Gus Solomons jr
by BWW News Desk - Feb 29, 2016


In celebration of his career as dancer, choreographer, actor, writer and educator, From the Horse's Mouth will dedicate its next theater/dance performance event to Gus Solomons jr, a pioneer and dance legend whose life-long accomplishments exemplify a storied career spanning more than 60 years.

Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre to Stage NOISES OFF This Spring
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 3, 2016


The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, the Frederick area's only year-round professional producing theatre, is getting ready to open its 100th Mainstage production this spring with the hilarious backstage farce Noises Off.

STAR WARS, AHS: HOTEL Among Make-Up & Hair Stylists Guild Award Nominees; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 13, 2016


The 2016 Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards Show will be held Saturday February 20 at Paramount Studios Theatre, Hollywood.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 12/11/15- CITY OF ANGELS
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 11, 2015


Today in 1989, City of Angels opened at the Virginia Theatre (now the August Wilson Theatre), where it ran for 879 performances. City of Angels is a musical comedy with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by David Zippel, and book by Larry Gelbart. The musical weaves together two plots, the 'real' world of a writer trying to turn his book into a screenplay, and the 'reel' world of the fictional film. The musical is an homage to the film noir genre of motion pictures that rose to prominence in the 1940s. It was directed by Michael Blakemore with sets designed by Robin Wagner and costumes by Florence Klotz.

Linda Purl, Brett Rickaby and Peter Van Norden Lead COPENHAGEN, Opening Tonight at Rubicon
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2015


Rubicon Theatre Company welcomes stage and screen veterans Linda Purl, Brett Rickaby and Peter Van Norden in the company's mainstage production of the Tony-Award winning play COPENHAGEN, directed by international artist Judy Hegarty Lovett.

MSNBC Presents GROWING HOPE LIVE FROM THE BRONX Today
by TV News Desk - Sep 10, 2015


MSNBC will present GROWING HOPE LIVE FROM THE BRONX today, September 10 at 2 p.m. ET.

Rubicon Theatre's COPENHAGEN Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2015


Rubicon Theatre Company welcomes stage and screen veterans Linda Purl, Brett Rickaby and Peter Van Norden to star in the company's mainstage production of the Tony-Award winning play COPENHAGEN, directed by international artist Judy Hegarty Lovett.

Linda Purl, Brett Rickaby and Peter Van Norden to Lead Rubicon Theatre's COPENHAGEN; Sets Sept Opening!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2015


Rubicon Theatre Company just announced stage and screen veterans Linda Purl, Brett Rickaby and Peter Van Norden will star in the company's mainstage production of the Tony-Award winning play COPENHAGEN, directed by international artist Judy Hegarty Lovett.

Angela Lansbury & Jemima Rooper Talk Hilarious Costume Mishaps In BLITHE SPIRIT: 'It's A Whole Separate Play!'
by Pat Cerasaro - Jul 13, 2015


Getting caught up in costume drama, literally!

CMT & Ron White Salute the Troops with 5th Annual Comedy Special Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jun 12, 2015


America's favorite scotch-drinking funnyman Ron White is ready to salute the troops with a night of comedy on CMT when his fifth-annual 'Comedy Salute to the Troops 2015,' premieres tonight, June 12 at 9:30pm, ET/PT.

CMT & Ron White Salute the Troops with 5th Annual Comedy Special 6/12
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 5, 2015


America's favorite scotch-drinking funnyman Ron White is ready to salute the troops with a night of comedy on CMT when his fifth-annual "Comedy Salute to the Troops 2015," premieres Friday, June 12 at 9:30pm, ET/PT.

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