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Photo Coverage: Check Out the Cast of Marvel's AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR at the London Fan Event
by Macon Prickett - Apr 9, 2018


Tom Holland, Elizabeth Olsen, Tom Hiddleston, Sebastian Stan, Benedict Cumberbatch, & More attend a fan event in London to promote the upcoming Marvel Studios' AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR.

New DigiBoom Aims to Energize Location Shots, Breaking News and Sports Footage
by Macon Prickett - Apr 9, 2018


Redrock Micro in collaboration with Disney|ABC Television and Disney Research today announced DigiBoom – a new gimbal-stabilized camera rig that merges the best of jib, gimbal, Steadicam®, drone and handheld into a single highly mobile platform. DigiBoom is on display beginning today in the Redrock Micro and Blackmagic booths at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference in Las Vegas.

Grammy Winning Composer Eric Whitacre Signs Worldwide Publishing Agreement With Boosey & Hawkes
by Macon Prickett - Apr 9, 2018


The Grammy® Award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre has signed a new long-term publishing agreement with Boosey & Hawkes covering future compositions and a collection of works for chorus, orchestra and wind ensemble.

VIDEO: Watch the New Official Trailer for SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2018


The new trailer has been released for for Solo: A Star Wars Story! Watch it below and see the movie in theaters May 25!

Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8
by Audition Roundup - Apr 8, 2018


Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, April 8, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition!

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - LOBBY HERO!
by Ken Fallin - Apr 6, 2018


BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest illustration, featuring Michael Cera, Bel Powley, Chris Evans & Brian Tyree Henry in LOBBY HERO!

The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards Moves to Hollywood with Music's Biggest Event for Families, Set For 6/22
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 6, 2018


The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA), music's biggest event for families, will take place on FRIDAY, JUNE 22, at the Dolby Theatre(R) at Hollywood & Highland Center(R) in Hollywood, California. A special telecast of the sixth annual show, '2018 Radio Disney Music Awards,' will be presented on SATURDAY, JUNE 23 on Disney Channel, as well as multiple Disney-branded platforms including Radio Disney, the Radio Disney app, the DisneyNOW app and Disney.com/RDMA. The telecast will also air internationally, including in Canada, Spain, India and select countries in Latin America.

The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards Coming to The Dolby Theatre on Friday, June 22, 2018
by Macon Prickett - Apr 6, 2018


The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA), music's biggest event for families, will take place on FRIDAY, JUNE 22, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, California. A special telecast of the sixth annual show, '2018 Radio Disney Music Awards,' will be presented on SATURDAY, JUNE 23 on Disney Channel, as well as multiple Disney-branded platforms including Radio Disney, the Radio Disney app, the DisneyNOW app and Disney.com/RDMA. The telecast will also air internationally, including in Canada, Spain, India and select countries in Latin America.

Netherlands-Based RAGAZZE String Quartet To Make American Debut At National Sawdust
by Julie Musbach - Apr 5, 2018


The Netherlands-based award-winning string quartet, RAGAZZE, makes its American debut on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at 4pm, as part of the National Sawdust's “Classical Sundays Series.” 

Profiles In History Announces Highlights from Upcoming Animation and Disneyana Auction
by Macon Prickett - Apr 5, 2018


Profiles in History is proud to announce highlights from their upcoming Animation & Disneyana Auction on May 5th in Los Angeles.

REDCAT Presents Diana Szeinblum's ADENTRO! 4/26-28
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2018


REDCAT, CalArts' downtown center for contemporary arts, presents Adentro!, a new dance by Argentine choreographer Diana Szeinblum Thursday, April 26 to Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 8:30 pm.

Photo Flash: First Look at Thousand Oaks Premiere of 5-Star Theatricals' THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2018


5-STAR THEATRICALS (formerly Cabrillo Music Theatre) continues its 2017-2018 season with the Thousand Oaks premiere of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Peter Parnell (based on the Victor Hugo Novel and songs from the Disney film), musical direction by Dan Redfeld, choreography by Michelle Elkin and directed by Misti B. Wills. THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME opens on Friday, April 20, 2017 and runs through Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.

Britni Leslie Presents a New Show, 'SHHHits And Giggles'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2018


All her life Britni wanted to be a grown-up, but what happens when you actually grow up? Maybe it's not like all those fairytales you read when you were younger.

Downtown Burbank Arts Festival to Feature Disney Animators, Live Demonstrations, TEEN CTN, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2018


More than 200 award-winning artists from around the country and 20,000 patrons will be congregating at the annual Downtown Burbank Arts Festival on Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15, 2018. The Downtown Burbank Arts Festival is free and open to the public.

ISLAND SONG: il musical sulla Grande Mela per la prima volta in Italia
by Valeria Venturelli - Apr 3, 2018


"Island Song", piccolo-grande gioiello musicale di Sam Carner e Derek Gregor, arriva per la prima volta in Italia grazie alla compagnia Tweet Charity, che il 12 e 13 maggio portera in scena lo spettacolo Off-Broadway al Teatro del Meloncello di Bologna.

Yale Rep Presents KISS By Guillermo Calderón
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2018


Yale Repertory Theatre (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents KISS by Guillermo Calderon, directed by Evan Yionoulis, April 27-May 19, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, May 3.

Los Angeles Master Chorale & wild Up Perform World Premiere of Ellen Reid's 'dreams of the new world'
by Julie Musbach - Apr 2, 2018


An expansive new choral work exploring lesser-known stories about the pursuit of the American Dream in Memphis, Houston, and Los Angeles, told through an interview-based libretto, will be premiered by the Los Angeles Master Chorale on Sunday, May 13 at 7 PM in Walt Disney Concert Hall.

ESPN+ to Launch 4/12, Bringing Sports Fans More Live Sports, Exclusive Originals and On-Demand Library
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 2, 2018


ESPN+ to Launch 4/12, Bringing Sports Fans More Live Sports, Exclusive Originals and On-Demand Library

Experience Agency MODE Studios Adds Three New Execs to Expand in in Los Angeles and NYC
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2018


The principals of Seattle-based hybrid experience agency MODE Studios are very proud to welcome three high-profile executives to the company, which is a Women's Business National Enterprise Council Certified business. According to CEO and Executive Producer Colleen Bonniol, and Global Creative Director Bob Bonniol, these new appointments, which are effective immediately, also expand the company's physical presence in Los Angeles and NYC.

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - FROZEN!
by Ken Fallin - Mar 30, 2018


BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest illustration, featuring John Riddle, Andrew Pirozzi, Jelani Alladin, Patti Murin, & Caissie Levy in Frozen.

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