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Dame Helen Mirren to Receive BAFTA Fellowship
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 27, 2014

On Sunday 16 February, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) will present Dame Helen Mirren with the Academy Fellowship at the EE British Academy Film Awards ceremony at the Royal Opera House, London.

Dame Helen Mirren to Be Honored With BAFTA Fellowship
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 27, 2014

On Sunday, February 16th, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) will present Dame Helen Mirren with the Academy Fellowship at the EE British Academy Film Awards ceremony at the Royal Opera House, London.

Hasty Pudding Theatricals Names Dame Helen Mirren as 2014 Woman of the Year
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 17, 2014

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces Academy Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren as the recipient of its 2014 Woman of the Year Award.

August Wilson's FENCES to Run 2/7-3/1 at Open Stage of Harrisburg
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 16, 2014

Open Stage of Harrisburg Executive Artistic Director Donald Alsedek directs another installment of August Wilson's acclaimed Century Cycle of plays exploring the Black experience in America Following at the intimate Angino Family Theatre. Following last year's triumph with JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE, Alsedek takes on August Wilson's African-American epic, FENCES. The production opens February 7 and closes March 1. Evening performances Thursday to Saturdays are at 8:00pm and Sunday matinees are at 2:00pm.

New-York Historical Society Announces February 2014 Films and Talks
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2014

The New-York Historical Society has announced its programs for February 2014. All programs are presented at the New-York Historical Society unless otherwise noted. Details below!

Moving Image's SEE IT BIG! Series Tributes Great Cinematographers, 11/8-12/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2013

Museum of the Moving Image's ongoing series See It Big! presents classic and contemporary films on the big screen in the beautiful Sumner M. Redstone Theater. In November and December, the Museum will showcase 22 films photographed by some of the world's greatest cinematographers, including Gordon Willis, Vittorio Storaro, Vilmos Zsigmond, Nestor Almendros, Raoul Coutard, James Wong Howe, and more. The series, See It Big!: Great Cinematographers, runs from November 8 through December 29, 2013.

JFK Assassination Featured on Next METROFOCUS
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 4, 2013

A new edition of the award-winning MetroFocus premieres in the New York metro area Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21 and Thursday, November 7 at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN and at 10:30 p.m. on NJTV.

Meet the Broadway Class of 2013- Fall Edition!
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 3, 2013

With the Broadway Fall season in full swing, and a constant need for replacements, there is a solid group of performers making their Broadway debuts this Fall. Meet all of Broadway's newest stars below!

TWELFTH NIGHT Star Stephen Fry to Guest on THE COLBERT REPORT, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2013

Stephen Fry, who is making his Broadway acting debut as Malvolio in the critically acclaimed Shakespeare's Globe production of TWELFTH NIGHT, will be a guest on 'The Colbert Report' on Thursday, October 24. 'The Colbert Report' airs at 11:30 PM ET on Comedy Central, 10:30 PM Central.

New Drama PURCHASE to Play Brick Theatre November 11-23
by Robert Diamond - Oct 11, 2013

Gemini CollisionWorks and The Brick Theater, Inc. will present Purchase on November 11 - 23, 2013. The show is written, designed, and directed by Ian W. Hill and assisted by Berit Johnson. It will be performed by Alyssa Simon and Anna Stefanic.

Showtime Picks Up FLYING BLIND
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 12, 2013

SHOWTIME has acquired British indie thriller FLYING BLINDstarring Helen McCrory (Hugo, Skyfall), Kenneth Cranham (Hot Fuzz, Layer Cake) and Najib Oudghiri (Rendition,The Wedding Song). The film will debut on SHOWTIME on Thursday, September 26 at 9:30 PM ET/PT.

St. Luke's Subway Series to Bring Brass Music to Various NYC Venues this Month
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 9, 2013

Over one week in late September, brass quintet music-from courtly dances to ragtime tunes-will ring out from scenic gardens and overlooks throughout the five boroughs. For a fourth year, the annual St. Luke's Subway Series will bring free concerts across New York City while collecting food donations for City Harvest. This year's program, Brass Gardens, will be performed exclusively in outdoor venues, allowing the music to mix with nature, and offering audiences a relaxed and unique concert experience.

New-York Historical Society to Host Free Friday Concerts and Films, Spring 2013
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2013

The New-York Historical Society is proud to announce a partnership with Bank of America to bring free cultural programming to the Upper West Side on Friday nights in the spring of 2013.

Arthur Yorinks' AMERICAN SONG Continues at The Flea in April
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 1, 2013

The Flea Theater in association with Four Arts Media will present the next 4 plays of the AMERICAN SONG 13 play series. Following the previous four plays that brought us from the turn of the century to 1939, the upcoming presentations forge ahead through World War II and end after the cultural and political upheavals of the 1960s.

Arthur Yorinks' AMERICAN SONG Series Plays The Flea, Now thru 12/17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2012

The Flea Theater in association with Four Arts Media will present a groundbreaking new dramatic series comprised of original plays for radio and mobile media. Each of the 13 one-hour-long episodes will explore American life decade by decade from the early 20th century to the present. Says series creator, Arthur Yorinks, 'Each stand-alone play will be modern, edgy, raw and compelling.'

Arthur Yorinks' AMERICAN SONG Series to Play The Flea, 10/15-12/17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2012

The Flea Theater in association with Four Arts Media will present a groundbreaking new dramatic series comprised of original plays for radio and mobile media. Each of the 13 one-hour-long episodes will explore American life decade by decade from the early 20th century to the present. Says series creator, Arthur Yorinks, 'Each stand-alone play will be modern, edgy, raw and compelling.'

George Lucas Among Speakers at WWII Fall Film Series at N-Y Historical Society
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 18, 2012

Join us for the New-York Historical Society's inaugural Bernard and Irene Schwartz Classic Film Series, World War II and Its Legacy in Film, featuring opening remarks by notable directors, writers, actors, and historians. Produced in conjunction with New-York Historical's exhibition WWII & NYC, this selection of classic films will show a broad scope of life during and after the war and reflect many of the exhibition's themes, including life on the home front, the dispatch of troops and the struggle to readapt to postwar life.

Edinburgh International Film Festival Artistic Director Chris Fujiwara Continues Tenure
by Movies News Desk - Jul 5, 2012

Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) today announced the continuation of Artistic Director Chris Fujiwara's tenure, initially for a further three years. The appointment was announced following 2012's successful EIFF that saw admissions of just over 40,000 across the 12-day event.

Edinburgh International Film Festival Announces Winners
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 30, 2012

The 66th Edinburgh International Film Festival announced the winners of its awards today at a prestigious ceremony held at Filmhouse, hosted by Grant Lauchlan of STV Moviejuice. Scottish stars presenting awards included Kate Dickie and Jury member Ewen Bremner. The ceremony took place ahead of the Closing Night Gala of the European premiere of BRAVE which closes the 12-day Festival.

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