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Opened: January 1, 1990
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In London’s Jewish East End during the Bltizkrieg, The Jewish Blitzstein family’s mother owns a pickled herring stall that adjoins the cockney Locke family’s father’s fruit stall. The two are at odds. But the Bltizstein’s son falls in love with the Locke’s daughter (who is blinded during an air raid). Harry Blitzstein deserts the army. And Mrs. Blitzstein is nearly killed in an air raid.

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Riot Ten Releases HYPE OR DIE: GENESIS REMIXES
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 11, 2019


Establishing himself as one of the hottest rising stars in dubstep, Riot Ten released an onslaught of spirited pit anthems via his Dim Mak EP Hype or Die: Genesis. The official Remixes package sees Basstrick, JayKode, INF1N1TE, Blunts & Blondes, A.M.C, Bailo, and Effin provide thrashing alternative takes, continuing to push the limits of bass music.

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Matthew Bourne
by Elliot Lanes - Jan 13, 2019


Today's subject Matthew Bourne has done what some might say is impossible, making his theatre life quite the big deal. Bourne has managed to meld the worlds of classical dance and theatre together in his internationally acclaimed company New Adventures with some pretty terrific results. His latest creation, Cinderella, hits the stage of the Opera House at Kennedy Center on January 15 playing through the 20th.

Gamm Stage Presents the U.S. Premiere Of THE NIGHT WATCH
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2018


The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) opens the new year with the U.S. premiere of The Night Watch, Hattie Naylor's adaptation of Sarah Waters' best-selling novel. Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella directs this poignant story about liberation and loss set against the disorienting backdrop of the Second World War.

BWW Review: Love is Everywhere in LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE at The Wallis
by Ellen Dostal - Dec 16, 2018


The countdown to Christmas begins and ends with an all-out love blitz this year in For the Record's latest world premiere, LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE, a hybrid entertainment that blends scenes from Richard Curtis' 2003 film Love Actually with live performances of the movie's soundtrack. Co-produced by the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, it is a celebration of love in all its messy, complicated, wonderful glory in a Las Vegas-style vision designed to impress.

The Kennedy Center Presents Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2018


Following last season's acclaimed production of The Red Shoes, renowned British choreographer Matthew Bourne and his company, New Adventures, return to the Opera House stage with one of its most popular and beloved productions, Cinderella, January 15-20.

BWW Review: Ryan Landry Scares Up A NIGHTMARE ON ELF STREET
by Nancy Grossman - Dec 4, 2018


If you like a little horror with your ho-ho-ho, then program your GPS to guide your sleigh to Machine in the Fenway where Ryan Landry and the Gold Dust Orphans' 2018 Christmas spectacular is A NIGHTMARE ON ELF STREET, their holiday-themed tribute to '80's slasher films. A Freddy Krueger-like serial killer is methodically taking down students from Elf Street Academy, who just happen to be members of Santa Claus' flight team. Will the jolly old elf still be able to launch his worldwide journey, or will Krampus, the evil genius behind Freddy's deeds, succeed in stopping Christmas this year?

National Youth Theatre Raises More Than £150,000 In Annual Fundraiser Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2018


On Monday 26 November, The National Youth Theatre hosted its annual fundraising gala, this year to the theme 'Puttin' on the Blitz Kidz' at Cafe de Paris, and was attended by VIP guests, past alumni and current NYT performers. The event, featuring music and theatre performances, auctions and fundraising events significantly exceeded targets, raising more than £150,000 to support The National Youth Theatre's ongoing projects.

Photo Flash: National Youth Theatre Raises More Than £150,000 In Annual Fundraiser Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2018


On Monday 26 November, The National Youth Theatre hosted its annual fundraising gala, this year to the theme 'Puttin' on the Blitz Kidz' at Cafe de Paris, and was attended by VIP guests, past alumni and current NYT performers. The event, featuring music and theatre performances, auctions and fundraising events significantly exceeded targets, raising more than £150,000 to support The National Youth Theatre's ongoing projects.

Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA At The Ahmanson
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2018


"Cinderella" is a thrilling and evocative love story, set in London during the Second World War. Bourne's interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true war-time romance. A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the Blitz.

Bear Grillz Releases Dim Mak Debut EP TOO LOUD
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 2, 2018


Across four bass-centric bangers, Bear Grillz proves why he's the wildest animal in the park on his Dim Mak EP TOO LOUD. Opening with 'INVINCIBLE,' the Colorado producer stands tall and fearless, powering up before the powerful melodic vocal drops. Immediately following, Bear Grillz cranks the volume to extreme frequencies on the neck-breaking title track. Notorious content creator Blake Webber joins him on the aerial-themed 'TAKE OFF,' which sees him release an unrelinquishing blitz of bass into the wild. Before heading back into hibernation, Bear Grillz leaves listeners with a touch of melody on the trap-flavored 'DIP IT.'

Philadelphia's Martin Luther King Older Adult Center Welcomes New Public Artwork By Ava Blitz
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2018


The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy's Percent for Art Program is pleased to announce the completion of Flying Carpet, a new site-specific public artwork by local artist Ava Blitz at the Martin Luther King (MLK) Older Adult Center.

Bear Grillz Releases New Track “TOO LOUD”
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 30, 2018


Bear Grillz erupts from hibernation and wastes absolutely zero time winding you up for neck-breaking dubstep on “TOO LOUD.” Cranking the volume to extreme frequencies, the Colorado producer drops an unrelinquishing blitz of bass on his Dim Mak debut. This single is also the title track off of the artist's forthcoming EP, due out on Dim Mak later this year. In conjunction with the release, Bear Grillz is announcing his fall TOO LOUD Tour, which takes him from San Francisco to Montreal to Boulder and beyond.

World of Tanks and HISTORY Partner to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Kursk
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 23, 2018


To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kursk, World of Tanks has partnered with HISTORY to recreate portions of one of the greatest tank battles in history using augmented reality. Richard Cutland, Wargaming's Head of Military Relations, will narrate the “The Tanks of Kursk” in a series of videos where viewers can watch German and Soviet tanks refight the battle in tabletop volumetric augmented reality, using the World of Tanks game engine. World of Tanks is a free-to-play online game, and a virtual museum in which players can explore exacting recreations of all of the tanks of WW2. 

'Lost West End Vintage 2,' an Album of London's Forgotten Musicals 1943-1962, is Released Today
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2018


Following last year's critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an "Essential New Release') Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Vintage 2', released and available in stores from today.

Stephen Dorff To Headline Embattled From Writer David McKenna
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 25, 2018


Blitz Films and Straight Up Films announce that Stephen Dorff (“True Detective,” BLADE) has been signed to star in director Nick Sarkisov's English-language debut EMBATTLED. Written by David McKenna (AMERICAN HISTORY X, GET CARTER, BLOW), the film also includes McKenna's son, Colin, who was born with Williams Syndrome and inspired a supporting role for the film. Sarkisov is set to produce for Blitz Films, alongside Kate Cohen for Straight Up Films, and Scott LaStaiti, with Blitz co-founder Sergey Sarkisov and Dorff serving as executive producers. Eryl Cochran from Blitz Films will oversee production. The film is scheduled to shoot in Alabama this September.

The PERSISTENCE OF NUDITY: A Burlesque Tribute to Salvador Dali Hits Coney Island
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2018


114 years ago the mad, megalomaniac genius Salvador Dali burst forth from his mother's viscera to become the one and only True Surrealist to ever live and the Saviour of painting. Clara Coquette and Gemini Blitz present Dali's visceral dream images on a gleaming, argent platter for you to devour. Join us on a succulent, scintillating journey where we invert the trauma of birth and open the secret drawers of the body.

FCA Delivers First Campaign for Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Chrysler and FIAT Featuring the Apple Experience
by Macon Prickett - Jun 28, 2018


The 2018 edition of FCA's summer advertising campaign will break across Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and FIAT channels, featuring iconic music artists such as OneRepublic and Alice Cooper and highlighting the Apple experience available in FCA vehicles. The full campaign launches on social and digital on Wednesday, June 27, and across television beginning Monday, July 2.

New Double Album 'Lost West End Vintage 2' Celebrates London's Forgotten Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2018


Following last year's critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an "Essential New Release') Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Vintage 2' to be released on July 27th 2018.

The PERSISTENCE OF NUDITY: A Burlesque Tribute to Salvador Dali Hits Coney Island
by Julie Musbach - Jun 21, 2018


114 years ago the mad, megalomaniac genius Salvador Dali burst forth from his mother's viscera to become the one and only True Surrealist to ever live and the Saviour of painting. Clara Coquette and Gemini Blitz present Dali's visceral dream images on a gleaming, argent platter for you to devour. Join us on a succulent, scintillating journey where we invert the trauma of birth and open the secret drawers of the body.

The Legendary Multi Million Selling Spandau Ballet Return With New Singer Ross William Howard
by Macon Prickett - Jun 7, 2018


Spandau Ballet have made a rapturous return to the stage introducing their new singer Ross William Wild at a very special club show at London's Subterania to prove that as the song goes they no longer 'find it hard to write the next line'.

FOX Sets GHOSTED Return for 6/10
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 4, 2018


When new cases become few and far between at the Bureau, Max obsesses over his multiverse theory and Leroy grows restless - until they discover a suspicious wire in the office that they think might be a secret surveillance system. They enlist the whole team to help uncover its source. Meanwhile, a customer (guest star Sam Richardson) arrives at the Bureau's fa'ade looking to purchase wire coat hangers and everyone must take turns distracting him from the chaos below in the all-new 'The Wire' episode of GHOSTED airing Sunday, June 10 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GHO-111) (TV-PG L, V).

A Joyous June Heads to The Epstein Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jun 1, 2018


June is set to be another fantastic month at Epstein Theatre where there is a programme packed full of theatre, music, and comedy.

BURGER BLITZ for National Burger Month
by Marina Kennedy - May 16, 2018


May is 'National Burger Month' and that means there's plenty of time left to indulge in one of America's favorite sandwiches. There are choices galore in the New York Metro area.

BWW Review: SUBPRIME at Mixed Blood Theatre by Media Blitz
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - May 12, 2018


Four people living in a place called denial spend an eventful evening in a NYC hotel suite that goes from party to pathetic in a swift 90 minutes. Playing at Mixed Blood's stage through May 27.

Photo Flash: Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA Comes to Canterbury Marlowe Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2018


One of his most-loved productions, Sir Matthew's interpretation of the classic fairytale is set in London during the Second World War. A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the Blitz. Sir Matthew's vivid storytelling has never been more heart-stopping and touching, and will take the audience into the heart of Prokofiev's magnificent score, and the sights and sounds of war-torn London.

Other Productions of Blitz!

1962   West End Original London Production
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1990   West End Royal Shakespeare Company Revival [cancelled]
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