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Kathleen Madigan Coming to NJPAC, 9/18
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 5, 2015


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Kathleen Madigan Friday, September 18th, 2015 at 7PM in the Victoria Theater. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)

Zelda Williams Talks Keeping Her Father's Memory Alive
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 1, 2015


The daughter of the late, great actor Robin Williams (BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO), Zelda Williams, recently revealed how easy it is for her to keep her father's memory alive.

Moises Kaufman to Direct CARMEN: A NEW AFRO-CUBAN MUSICAL Workshop, 3/6 in NYC
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2015


Tectonic Theater Project to present dance/music excerpts of Carmen: A new Afro-Cuban musical in development on Friday, March 6, 2015 in NYC. Directed by Moises Kaufman, Music Adaptation by Arturo O'Farrill (2015 Grammy Winner), Choreography by Sergio Trujillo.

Emily Skinner, Steve Kazee, 'LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD' and More Set for Rockwell Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2015


Los Feliz is raining shows and show tunes this March at ROCKWELL Table and Stage, L.A.'s premier spot for extraordinary entertainment and sensational dining experiences (for before, during or after the shows!) - where you can have a great lunch or dinner on our outside patio, enjoy specialty cocktails and see some of the best entertainment Los Angeles has to offer!

Sony Movie Channel to Present Oscar-Worthy Lineup This March with 'Sundays in HD' Block
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 26, 2015


Sony Movie Channel (SMC) puts the spotlight on five Oscar winners and nominees this month, in the 'Sundays in HD' block, every weekend at 7 p.m. ET.

B Street Theatre to Present West Coast Premiere of OBLIVION, 3/8-4/9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2015


B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident New Works Theatre, is pleased to present the West Coast Premiere of Oblivion by Carly Mensch. Mensch, most known for her writing on the hit television series WEEDS, brings heart and humor to her work in Oblivion.

Palm Beach Poetry Festival Invites Local Writers and Fans to Public Events This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2015


Susan R. Williamson, Director of the Palm Beach Poetry Festival, and Dr. Blaise Allen, Director of Community Outreach, today invited local poets and poetry fans to several upcoming public events.

Academy Issue Statement on Joan Rivers Omission from 'In Memoriam' Tribute
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 23, 2015


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group that oversees the Academy Awards, issued the following statement today to explain Rivers' absense from the tribute

VIDEO: Joan Rivers Snubbed? Watch OSCARS' In Memoriam Tribute
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 23, 2015


Last night's Academy Awards ceremony paid tribute to Hollywood's finest who passed away over the previous year.

DAME EDNA'S GLORIOUS GOODBYE Tour Coming to National Theatre, 4/21-26
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 18, 2015


In a side-splitting, historic finale, Dame Edna Everage (Barry Humphries) is capping a spectacular career spanning 50 years of bravura showmanship in this farewell celebratory show at the National Theatre for one week only, April 21- 26. Dame Edna's Glorious Goodbye - The Farewell Tour will give audiences the chance to bid farewell to the incomparable Dame Edna, arguably Australia's greatest entertainment export.

Soundtrack to Psychological Thriller THE BOY NEXT DOOR Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2015


Back Lot Musichasreleasedthe digital soundtrackalbum forThe Boy Next Door, Universal Pictures'psychological thriller starring Jennifer Lopez.

Kathleen Madigan to Appear at the Paramount Theatre, 10/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2015


Kathleen Madigan's 'Madigan Again' tour is coming to Paramount Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 8 pm.

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival Returns This Month
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 11, 2015


The 15 th Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival (HRIFF) returns to Los Angeles with its most extensive program yet. After a long history at Quentin Tarantino's New Beverly, the festival is now hosted at Regal Cinemas LA LIVE / Staples Center February 12-28 th 2015 at venues across Hollywood.

Wendy Parmley Writes About Healing Journey in 'HOPE AFTER SUICIDE'
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2015


Feb. 11 marks six months since we learned of the suicide death of one of our favorite actors, Robin Williams. We were all stunned and heartbroken. Since Williams' death, approximately 20,000 people in the United States have died by suicide (afsp.org). Author Wendy Parmley understands too well the devastating effects of suicide. In her book, Hope after Suicide: One Woman's Journey from Darkness to Light, released the day after Williams' death, Parmley details her own healing journey following the suicide death of her mother nearly 40 years ago. She was 12 at the time, and her mother was just 31.

Author Wendy Parmley Reminds Us There Is HOPE AFTER SUICIDE in Newest Book
by Matt Smith - Feb 11, 2015


SPRINGVILLE, Utah (Feb. 10, 2015) - Feb. 11 marks six months since we learned of the suicide death of one of our favorite actors, Robin Williams. We were all stunned and heartbroken. Since Williams' death, approximately 20,000 people in the United States have died by suicide (afsp.org).

POTTED POTTER Coming to Terry Theater, 4/7-12
by Matt Sowell - Feb 10, 2015


The Unauthorized Harry Experience - A Parody by Dan and Jeff, written and performed by two-time Olivier Award-nominated actors Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, comes to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Terry Theater from Tuesday, April 7-Sunday, April 12 for eight performances only! Tickets go on sale Friday, February 13 at 10AM through the FSCJ Artist Series, sponsored by Chase, the official presenter of the Jacksonville show.

VIDEO: Pete Seeger, Robin Williams Among GRAMMYS 'In Memoriam' Tribute
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 9, 2015


Last night's GRAMMYS paid tribute to the artists who have passed away over the course of the year. Below, watch the annual In Memoriam tribute.

VIDEO: Tony Winner Dame Edna Shares: 'The Person Who Inspired Me Was Joan Rivers'
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 6, 2015


Tony Award winner Dame Edna stopped by this week's THE TALK on CBS to discuss her amazing career in show business spanning six decades and how the late Joan Rivers helped her get her start.

Melissa Leo to Return to NYC to Teach Acting Workshop, 3/28-29
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2015


Melissa Leo returns to Penny Templeton Studio for a two-day Master Class Workshop on the craft of acting, Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at The Marriott Theatre
by Anna Bencivengo - Feb 4, 2015


Chicagoland's longest running musical theatre, The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, kicks off their 40th anniversary 2015 season with one of Broadway's all-time biggest hits, La Cage aux Folles.

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