BROADWAY OR BUST and More Highlight PBS' Fall 2012 Line-Up
by TV News Desk
- May 15, 2012
The runaway British hit CALL THE MIDWIFE, a new drama that depicts midwifery in 1950s London, kicks off the PBS 2012 fall season with a six-part Sunday-night run that begins September 30. A production of BBC Worldwide and Neal Street Productions, MIDWIFE further strengthens PBS' hold on quality Sunday night programs and launches a fall full of drama - both fictional and real - anchored by Ken Burns's new documentary THE DUST BOWL, PBS ELECTION 2012 coverage of the presidential campaign including FRONTLINE's award-winning 'The Choice,' and the season two return of MASTERPIECE CLASSIC 'Upstairs Downstairs.'Sundays continue to be a source of captivating drama for PBS, while strong Wednesday 'Exploration' nights feature new episodes of the science series NATURE, NOVA and an updated NOVA scienceNOW, hosted for the first time by tech guru and New York Times reporter David Pogue. Monday nights open with a series of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW specials that lead into the first fall season of MARKET WARRIORS. The award-winning film series INDEPENDENT LENS moves to Mondays at 10 p.m. beginning October 29, creating a new space for independent film that will also be the home for POV's 2013 season. Friday night PBS ARTS programs include the four-part series VOCES, which highlights Latino and Hispanic arts, and AMERICAN MASTERS 'Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance.'
A.R.T. Extends WOODY SEZ Through 6/3
by Kelsey Denette
- May 14, 2012
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) today announced an one week extension to the run of Woody Sez, described as 'a musical tapestry of the American folk hero's life and songs,' devised by David M. Lutken with Nick Corley, performed by David M. Lutken, Darcie Deaville, Helen Jean Russell, and Andy Teirstein, directed by Nick Corley. Performances now will run through Saturday, June 3rd at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge.
EASTLAND: A NEW MUSICAL To Make World Premiere at Chicago's Historic Water Tower Works 6/16 - 7/29
by Katie Flood
- May 11, 2012
Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the world premiere of EASTLAND: A NEW MUSICAL, written by Artistic Director Andrew White with music by Ben Sussman and Artistic Associate Andre Pluess and directed by Amanda Dehnert. The production runs June 6 - July 29, 2012 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The Press Opening is Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Robin Flower and Libby McLaren Play the Freight, 6/2
by Kelsey Denette
- May 9, 2012
Bay Area musical favorites, Robin Flower and Libby McLaren will perform a selection of brand new tunes and other choice picks from their extended catalog of original songs. Joining them in the celebration will be their hot band of longtime musical compatriots: bass player extraordinaire, Jan Martinelli; fiddle, guitar and vocals with their friend from 'Wake The Dead', Danny Carnahan; and percussion master Peter Maund.
A.R.T. Presents WOODY SEZ: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF WOODY GUTHRIE, Now thru 5/26
by BWW News Desk
- May 5, 2012
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) presents Woody Sez, a musical tapestry of the American folk hero's life and songs, devised by David M. Lutken with Nick Corley, performed by David M. Lutken, Darcie Deaville, Helen JeanRussell, and Andy Teirstein, directed by Nick Corley. Performances begin tonight, May 5 and run through Saturday, May 26. The production will open for press viewing on Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 pm.
American Repertory Theater’s WOODY SEZ to Simulcast on Harvard Campus, 5/17
by Kelsey Denette
- May 2, 2012
The American Repertory Theater production Woody Sez, a musical tapestry of the American folk hero's life and songs, is to be simulcast live - the first live outdoor simulcast of a theater production outside of New York. The simulcast will be presented in collaboration with Harvard University and the American Repertory at The Plaza next to the Science Center on the Harvard campus, on Thursday, May 17th.
Rubicon Theatre Company Announces 15th Anniversary Season; 'OUR TOWN/YOUR THEATRE' Initiative
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 27, 2012
Rubicon Theatre Artistic Directors KARYL LYNN BURNS and JAMES O'NEIL announced the company's 15th Anniversary Season at a preview event for subscribers, donors and media last earlier this month at the theatre's home in Ventura's Downtown Cultural District. The event was hosted by Rubicon Board President DR. ROZ WARNER and Board of Advisors' Chair/Board Vice-President JEFF SMITH, with onstage appearances by several of the directors, writers and performers for the season.
A.R.T. to Host Post-Show 'Hootenannies' Following WOODY SEZ: THE LIFE & MUSIC OF WOODY GUTHRIE Performances
by Kelsey Denette
- Apr 26, 2012
In the spirit of composer/balladeer Woody Guthrie, as the nation celebrates the 100th anniversary of his birth, the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is hosting post-show hootenannies after select performances led by cast members and other local artists. The audience is invited to bring their own instruments and join in a free-form musical celebration in the Loeb Drama Center's West Lobby and Patio, following the performances listed below.
Photo Flash: First Look at ROUTE 66 at Chicago's Copley Theater
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 20, 2012
The Paramount Theater is presenting the nostalgic jukebox revue Route 66 for a nine-week run, four shows a week, in the intimate, 216-seat Copley Theater. Tickets are on sale now for Paramount's production of Roger Bean's Route 66, a jukebox comedy about a gang of rowdy Chicago service station attendants who take an imaginary Chicago to L.A. road trip singing tunes by Willie Nelson, Woody Guthrie, Roger Miller and The Beach Boys, just to name a few. Check out photos from the production below!
Warner Bros. Celebrates Record Store Day, April 21
by BWW
News Desk
- Apr 21, 2012
On Saturday, April 21st, Warner Bros. Records will have a special series of vinyl albums and singles available in honor of the 5th annual Record Store Day - a celebration of the unique culture surrounding over 700 independently owned record stores in the USA, and hundreds of similar stores internationally. Warner Bros. Records is an official sponsor of Record Store Day.
Warner Bros Releases Vinyl Albums, Singles in Honor of National Record Store Day, 4/21
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 21, 2012
Warner Bros. Records has announced that it will make a series of vinyl albums and singles available on April 21st in honor of the 5th annual Record Store Day - a celebration of the unique culture surrounding over 700 independently owned record stores in the USA, and hundreds of similar stores internationally. Warner Bros. Records is proud to be an official sponsor of Record Store Day.
Wilco to Perform at the Hollywood Bowl, 9/30
by Kelsey Denette
- Apr 19, 2012
WILCO performs at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, September 30, 2012, at 7 p.m. The acclaimed Chicago sextet appears in support of its latest release, the Grammy-nominated The Whole Love.
Warner Bros. Celebrates Record Store Day, April 21
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 18, 2012
On Saturday, April 21st, Warner Bros. Records will have a special series of vinyl albums and singles available in honor of the 5th annual Record Store Day - a celebration of the unique culture surrounding over 700 independently owned record stores in the USA, and hundreds of similar stores internationally. Warner Bros. Records is an official sponsor of Record Store Day.
Photo Flash: Natalie Douglas Brings FREEDOM SONGS to Birdland!
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 17, 2012
On Monday, April 16, Natalie Douglas brought her new concert, 'Freedom Songs,' to the Broadway at Birdland stage. The show was a celebration of the union between music and civil rights activism, and highlighted songs from the fight for equality of all people, regardless of color, religion, sexual orientation, or gender.
Leigh Silverman Directs Ethan Lipton in Public's No Place to Go
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 8, 2012
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham) presents Ethan Lipton's NO PLACE TO GO for a limited engagement at Joe's Pub, closing tonight April 8th. Directed by Leigh Silverman and written by Ethan Lipton with music composed by Ethan Lipton and His Orchestra, NO PLACE TO GO is the first Joe's Pub commission, as part of its New York Voices Series, to become part of The Public Theater's season.
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