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BWW Exclusive: Listen to Tracks from All Five Tony Nominees for Best Original Score

by Nicole Rosky — November 15, 2020

2020 has proven to be an exceptional year for the Tony Awards and the nominees in the category of Best Original Score are equally exceptional.

American Ballet Theatre Partners With Chanel to Launch PAS DE DEUX Docuseries

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 29, 2020

In a new collaboration, American Ballet Theatre partners with CHANEL to launch Pas de Deux, a limited documentary series exploring the intersection of dance and other diverse art forms.

Barack Obama Joins Lebron James And Maverick Carter For A Special Edition Of HBO's THE SHOP: UNINTERRUPTED

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 27, 2020

THE SHOP: UNINTERRUPTED, starring LeBron James and Maverick Carter, offers unfiltered conversation and debate with some of the biggest names in sports, culture, politics, music and entertainment.

Norah O'Donnell, Gayle King Will Lead CBS News' Election Night 2020 Coverage

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 16, 2020

CBS News will deliver multiplatform election coverage on the CBS Television Network, CBSN, the 24/7 live streaming news service

HERB ALPERT IS... Documentary To Have Special AARP Hosting Screening Tonight

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 16, 2020

Tonight, Friday, October 16th the 38 million member strong AARP will host a special screening of the documentary Herb Alpert Is.

Lisa Bielawa's Election Year Musical Work VOTERS' BROADCAST Premieres Live Outdoors At Brooklyn Public Library

by A.A. Cristi — October 15, 2020

Voters' Broadcast is a broadly participatory musical performance for an unlimited number of voices and instruments made up of choral and instrumental ensembles.

U-M's Annual DEI Summit To Explore Anti-Racism Through The Arts, Actor Wendell Pierce

by A.A. Cristi — October 12, 2020

Throughout history, art has been used as an accessible tool for communication, raising awareness about social issues and affecting positive change.

Playhouse On Park Will Host A Virtual Panel About The Life And Work Of Robert F. Kennedy

by A.A. Cristi — October 9, 2020

Playhouse on Park's 12th Main Stage Season opened with the film of the play KENNEDY: BOBBY'S LAST CRUSADE by David Arrow.

Aimee Mann to Release 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition of 'Bachelor No. 2'

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 7, 2020

Academy Award-nominated and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Aimee Mann will debut a 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition of her acclaimed album, Bachelor No.

The Broad Stage and Red Hen Press Continue Red Hen Press Poetry Hour with GOOD TROUBLE, NECESSARY TROUBLE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 6, 2020

The Broad Stage and esteemed LA-based publisher Red Hen Press continues season two of the Red Hen Press Poetry Hour with an online episode, Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble, on Friday, October 16 at 6 p.

Syracuse Stage's POETRY & PLAY Moves Online With Nationally Acclaimed Poets

by A.A. Cristi — October 5, 2020

Nationally recognized poets Joshua Bennett, Rachel Hadas, Linda Gregerson, David Yezzi and Charles Martin bring their poetry to Central New York via the new online series from Syracuse Stage, a?oePoetry & Play.

HERB ALPERT IS... Documentary Will Premiere Oct. 1

by Sarah Jae Leiber — September 29, 2020

This Thursday, October 1st, preeminent global theatrical distributor Abramorama will host the world premiere of the documentary Herb Alpert Is.

Norah O'Donnell Will Anchor CBS News' Primetime Coverage of the Upcoming Political Debates

by Sarah Jae Leiber — September 25, 2020

Today CBS News announced it will provide live primetime coverage of the upcoming presidential debates and the vice presidential debate on the CBS Television Network and deliver original reporting across all broadcasts and platforms.

Shriver Hall Concert Series Announces Updated Fall Programming

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 22, 2020

a??a??a??a??a??a??a??Shriver Hall Concert Series (SHCS) - Baltimore's premier presenter of chamber music ensembles and solo recitalists - today announces its updated fall programming, featuring a three-concert virtual series.

Irish Arts Center Announces Fall 2020 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 18, 2020

Irish Arts Center (IAC), based in New York City and renowned for presenting the best in Irish and Irish-American arts and culture, today announced its Fall 2020 digital season, boldly expanding the organization's approach to connecting with remote audiences through powerful work and deeply engaging

Lisa Bielawa to Debut Election Year Musical Work This Month

by A.A. Cristi — September 17, 2020

The Broad Stage at Home Presents Red Hen Press Poetry Hour Regarding Feminism

by A.A. Cristi — September 15, 2020

The Broad Stage and esteemed LA-based publisher Red Hen Press continues season two of the Red Hen Press Poetry Hour with an online episode on Thursday, September 24 at 6pm PT in which host Sandra Tsing Loh leads a program with five unique artists about the intersections between feminism, performance

Christopher Jackson Will Perform For the US Open's 9/11 Tribute

by Stephi Wild — September 10, 2020

The US Open will present its annual 9/11 tribute on Friday, which will feature Hamilton star Christopher Jackson.

The American Theatre Critics Association Names Stephanie Alison Walker Winner of the 2019 Francesca Primus Prize

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 1, 2020

The American Theatre Critics Association named Stephanie Alison Walker as the recipient of the 2019 Francesca Primus Prize, which recognizes an emerging woman playwright.

The Broad Stage at Home's Red Hen Press Poetry Hour Presents 'The Poetics Of Climate Change'

by Stephi Wild — August 22, 2020

The Broad Stage and esteemed LA-based publisher Red Hen Press continues season two of the Red Hen Press Poetry Hour with the online episode The Poetics of Climate Change on Thursday, August 27 at 6 pm PT.