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Off-Off Broadway Leader Revives Three Plays in Rep at The American Theatre of Actors
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2016


Mr. Liebowitz, in association with one of the last remaining theaters of the original off-off Broadway movement, the American Theatre of Actors, will present a rep of three plays and two readings, many of which began their life at that theatre as early as 1982.

Pulitzer Prize Winner Charles Krauthammer Returns to the State Theatre for Election Year Event
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2016


He is a Pulitzer Prize winner and has been named by The Financial Times as the most influential commentator in America. Washington Post Columnist and New York Times Best-selling author Charles Krauthammer returns to the State Theatre today, October 6thfor a great Election Year Event!

Jerome Bel's THE SHOW MUST GO ON to Play The Joyce Theater This Month
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2016


The Joyce Theater Foundation and the French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF) will present the return of famed Paris-based choreographer Jerome Bel performing one of his most iconic evening length works, The show must go on, from October 20 - 22.  Jerome Bel's The show must go on is presented as part of FIAF's Crossing the Line Festival.

Off-Off Broadway Leader to Revive Three Plays in Rep at The American Theatre of Actors
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2016


Mr. Liebowitz, in association with one of the last remaining theaters of the original off-off Broadway movement, the American Theatre of Actors, will present a rep of three plays and two readings, many of which began their life at that theatre as early as 1982.

STAGE TUBE: Flashback to the Caribbean with the Original ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 30, 2016


In celebration of the news, we're flashing back to the original production with a medley performed at the 1991 Tony Awards, followed by 'Waiting for Life', performed by original Ti Moune, LaChanze.

Rupert Murdoch Names Senior Leadership Team & New Management Structure at FOX News
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 12, 2016


FOX News announced a new senior leadership team and management structure today, naming Fox Television Stations CEO Jack Abernethy and Senior Executive Vice President Bill Shine to serve as Co-Presidents effective immediately.

Grippo Stage Co.'s THE BEN HECHT SHOW Premieres at Piven Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2016


Based on Ben Hecht's books A Guide For the Bedevilled and A Child Of the Century, in which Hecht confronts his own identity as an American Jew in the wake of the Nazi Holocaust, THE BEN HECHT SHOW begins today, June 10 and continues through July 17, 2016 at Piven Theatre at Noyes Cultural Center, 927 Noyes St. in Evanston. Tickets are currently available at grippostagecompany.com. The press opening is Tuesday, June 14 at 8 pm.

THE WEDDING SINGER Begins Today North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2016


Bright Colors. Big Hair. Bigger Hearts! North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre rewinds to the 1980s with their final production of the 2015-2016 season, THE WEDDING SINGER: THE MUSICAL, which begins today, May 27th, and continues through June 12th, 2016.

Party Like It's 1985 with THE WEDDING SINGER at North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2016


Bright Colors. Big Hair. Bigger Hearts! North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre is proud to rewind to the 1980s with their final production of the 2015-2016 season, THE WEDDING SINGER: THE MUSICAL, which runs May 27th-June 12th, 2016.

Guns N' Roses Will Officially Hit the Road for North American Summer Stadium Tour
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 1, 2016


 Following months of intense rumor, speculation and feverish excitement from rock music fans around the world,Guns N' Roses confirmed today they will embark on a massive North American summer stadium tour as founder Axl Rose and former members, Slash andDuff McKagan regroup for what will be one of the century's most anticipated musical events. The news follows their previously announced headlining dates at this year's Coachella Music & Arts Festival. The Not In This Lifetime Tour, produced and promoted exclusively by Live Nation, will see the iconic band headline stadium dates throughout the U.S. and Canada starting in Detroit at Ford Field on Thursday, June 23 and will include shows in New York City,San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, Washington DC, Philadelphia and more. A full list of tour dates is below. In a special preview, Axl, Slash and Duff will return to the stage tonight at The Troubadour in Los Angeles where the band launched their ground-breaking career.

THE MIRACLE WORKER & Sitcom Star Patty Duke Dies at Age 69
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 29, 2016


Patty Duke, who received a supporting actress Oscar for the role of Helen Keller in THE MIRACLE WORKER, died today at age 69.

Millersville University Presents THE WEDDING SINGER This March
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2016


Millersville Student directed by Christian Kriebel. The year is 1985 in New Jersey when a wannabe rock star (professional wedding singer) is left at the altar. The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer's sparkling new score does for the '80s what Hairspray did for the '60s. Rated PG-13. MU TIX does not apply. MU ID discounted tickets are available with a valid MU ID at a ticket office location or at the door. ASL, Open Captioning, Audio Description available for 3/20 show; please call ticket office.

Grippo Stage Co.'s THE BEN HECHT SHOW to Premiere This Summer at Piven Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2016


The fascinating life of Chicago newspaperman turned legendary playwright, screenwriter and novelist Ben Hecht takes center stage in Grippo Stage Company's world premiere of THE BEN HECHT SHOW, written and performed by James Sherman and directed by Dennis Za?ek.

THE BEN HECHT SHOW to Debut This Summer at Piven Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2016


The fascinating life of Chicago newspaperman turned legendary playwright, screenwriter and novelist Ben Hecht takes center stage in Grippo Stage Company's world premiere of THE BEN HECHT SHOW, written and performed by James Sherman and directed by Dennis Za?ek.

The New England Philharmonic Calls for Scores for 2016 Competition
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2016


The New England Philharmonic under the direction of Richard Pittman is now accepting scores for their 31st Annual Call for Scores Competition. The winning score will be performed by the NEP during the 2016-17 season.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - OWN Airs OPRAH GOES TO BROADWAY: THE COLOR PURPLE Tonight
by TV News Desk - Dec 19, 2015


Get ready for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated, newly imagined Broadway revival of the hit musical THE COLOR PURPLE as OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK presents the primetime television event OPRAH GOES TO BROADWAY: The Color Purple tonight, December 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Watch a sneak peek below!

Ronnie Spector Comes to The Orleans Showroom This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2015


Ronnie Spector, the former legendary lead singer of the all-girl R&B group the Ronettes, will bring her Christmas-themed show to The Orleans Showroom this weekend, Dec. 19-20.

Photo Flash: First Look at Riverdale Rising Stars' THE WEDDING SINGER
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2015


The year is 1985, and the place is New Jersey: hair is big, greed is good, collars are popped, and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. The award-winning teens of Riverdale Rising Stars present THE WEDDING SINGER, the Broadway musical based on the hit movie of the same, for six performances only, now through December 20, 2015 at the Riverdale YM-YWHA, located at 5625 Arlington Avenue (just off of Riverdale Avenue and West 256th Street), in Riverdale, Bronx, NY. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Riverdale Rising Stars Stage THE WEDDING SINGER, Now thru 12/20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2015


The year is 1985, and the place is New Jersey: hair is big, greed is good, collars are popped, and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. The award-winning teens of Riverdale Rising Stars present THE WEDDING SINGER, the Broadway musical based on the hit movie of the same, for six performances only, from today, December 5 - 20, 2015.

Chris Van Allsburg Makes Appearance in Chicago Today for 30th Anniversary of THE POLAR EXPRESS Book
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2015


CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ All aboard! Famed children's book creator Chris Van Allsburg will take part in a special event and book signing at Chicago Union Station today, November 19, in celebration of the 30 th Anniversary Edition of The Polar Express book.

Esquire Network Airs BACK TO THE FUTURE Marathon Today
by TV News Desk - Oct 21, 2015


In honor of the actual day Marty McFly arrives in the future, Esquire Network will be airing all three of the iconic BACK TO THE FUTURE films today, October 21 beginning at 12:00 PM ET/PT.

BACK TO THE FUTURE Soundtrack Re-Issued on Two-Sided Vinyl Picture Disc Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2015


Perhaps the best news of all, a 30 th anniversary reissue of the original Back to the Future: Music from the Motion Picture soundtrack will be reissued as a special, double-vinyl picture disc by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) today, October 21.

The Klinghoffers Tell Stories Publicly for the First Time at Center for Jewish History Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2015


On October 8, 1985, terrorists representing the Palestinian Liberation Organization stormed the Achille Lauro cruise ship, murdering Leon Klinghoffer, who was vacationing with his wife and friends. His tragic death became a rallying cry in the fight against terrorism. In the ensuing years the story was co-opted and retold through the lens of popular culture.

The Klinghoffers to Tell Stories Publicly for the First Time at Center for Jewish History, 10/8
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2015


On October 8, 1985, terrorists representing the Palestinian Liberation Organization stormed the Achille Lauro cruise ship, murdering Leon Klinghoffer, who was vacationing with his wife and friends. His tragic death became a rallying cry in the fight against terrorism. In the ensuing years the story was co-opted and retold through the lens of popular culture.

ABT Principal Dancer and ON THE TOWN Star Misty Copeland to Perform in 2015 'PEARL JUBILEE' at the City Center
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2015


Misty Copeland, an American Ballet Theatre principal ballerina and one of the stars of Broadway's ON THE TOWN, will perform 'Paganini,' a solo created by ABT star Marcelo Gomes at Career Transition For Dancers' 30th ANNIVERSARY PEARL JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE on Monday, September 28.

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What productions of The News have there been?
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The News has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Paul Schierhorn.

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