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BWW Reviews: Conversations at the 2013 Dramatists Guild Conference in Chicago

by Paul W. Thompson — August 26, 2013

Last weekend, August 22-25, 2013, the Dramatists Guild of America held its second ever national conference in Chicago, at the Hilton Chicago on South Michigan Avenue.

BARNUM: Life In The Circus - 8/25

by Guest Blogger: Jack North — August 25, 2013

A DAY FOR GRACE to Re-Open at Stage Left Studio After National Tour, 9/19-22

by BWW News Desk — August 21, 2013

On Thursday, September 19, 2013, A DAY FOR GRACE will re-open at Stage Left Studio (214 West 30th Street - between 7th & 8th Avenues - on the Sixth Floor) where it will play for four performances through Sunday, September 22.

Transcendence Theatre's 'Broadway Under The Stars' Concludes with Gala Celebration - Carrie Manolakos, Victoria Matlock & More, 8/30-31

by Christina Mancuso — August 21, 2013

Transcendence Theatre's Broadway Under The Stars in Jack London State Park 2013 season completes on August 30th and 31st with the Gala Celebration.

k.d. lang Joins Lineup for Sarah McLachlan's Barefoot in the Backyard Benefit Concert

by Caryn Robbins — August 21, 2013

Barefoot in the Backyard is pleased to announce pop and country singer-songwriter, k.

SISTER ACT Begins Limited Engagement at Paramount Theatre Tonight

by BWW News Desk — August 20, 2013

SISTER ACT, the family friendly, over the top spectacle with nuns that rock, opens at The Paramount Theatre tonight, August 20th for a limited engagement!

VIDEO: J.J. Abrams Releases Teaser Trailer for Mysterious Project

by Caryn Robbins — August 19, 2013

EW has revealed a mysterious teaser for a new project from famed director J.

Marvel's THOR: The Dark World Coming to IMAX 3D Theatres Internationally 10/30

by Caryn Robbins — August 15, 2013

Marvel's THOR: The Dark World, starring Chris Hemsworth, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX() 3D format and released into IMAX() 3D theatres internationally beginning Oct.

ESPN Taps Filmmaker Peter Berg to Create MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Opener

by Tyler Peterson — August 14, 2013

ESPN is collaborating with acclaimed filmmaker/director Peter Berg of Pony Show Entertainment to create a dramatic new show open for the Monday Night Football franchise.

Smuin Ballet to Open 20th Anniversary Season with XXTREMES, 10/4-12

by Tyler Peterson — August 14, 2013

Smuin Ballet will kick off its 20th Anniversary Season in San Francisco this October with its XXtremesFall Program, featuring a lineup of stunning works that showcase the range and versatility of the lauded Smuin dancers.

IMAGES OF AN INFINITE FILM, AND MARTIN and More Set for MoMA's Events and Exhibitions, Sept 2013

by BWW News Desk — August 7, 2013

The Museum of Modern Art has announced its exhibitions and events for September 2013.

The Old Globe to Present MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, 11/9-17

by BWW News Desk — August 7, 2013

The Old Globe today announced that it will present The Old Globe/University of San Diego Graduate Theatre Program's production of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, directed by James Newcomb, Nov.

BWW Reviews: Olympia Dukakis Delivers Stunning MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN in Berkshires

by Larry Murray — August 3, 2013

In MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN, Olympia Dukakis delivers a searing performance in its title role.

BWW Reviews: Nostalgic SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR at Berkshire Theatre Group

by Larry Murray — July 28, 2013

One of America's most popular plays for summer theatres, SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR offers a light alternative in this summer in the Berkshires which is better known for serious classics, new musicals and cutting edge new plays.

Short Story Theatre Welcomes Former WGN Radio Host and Sun-Times Columnist Judy Markey Tonight

by BWW News Desk — July 25, 2013

Short Story Theatre, a troupe of local writers/performers, present an evening of storytelling tonight, July 25, at 7:30 p.

THE BELLE OF AMHERST, OTHELLO and AS YOU LIKE IT Set for Austin Shakespeare's 2013-14 Season

by BWW News Desk — July 22, 2013

Celebrating its 30th year in 2014, Austin Shakespeare announces its new season starting with the acclaimed solo portrait of Emily Dickinson, The Belle of Amherst, starring Helen Merino (Hamlet) Nov.

Sony Classical Releases 'Leon Fleisher: The Complete Album Collection' Today

by BWW News Desk — July 23, 2013

Sony Classical will release Leon Fleisher: The Complete Album Collection a 23-CD deluxe box set spanning the legendary pianist's fifty-five years recordingfor the Columbia/Epic and Sony Classical labels from 1954-2009, yielding some of classicalmusic's definitive recordings.