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Gregory S. Moss's INDIAN SUMMER Starts Tonight at Playwrights Horizons
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016


Previews begin tonight, May 13 at 8PM for the Playwrights Horizons world premiere production of Indian Summer, a new play by Gregory S. Moss (Reunion; punkplay; Billy Witch; La Brea; Orange, Hat & Grace; House of Gold).

Gregory S. Moss's INDIAN SUMMER Starts Next Week at Playwrights Horizons
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2016


A friendly reminder! Previews begin next Friday, May 13 at 8PM for the Playwrights Horizons world premiere production of Indian Summer, a new play by Gregory S. Moss (Reunion; punkplay; Billy Witch; La Brea; Orange, Hat & Grace; House of Gold).

Who Will Win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Tune In to the Live Stream at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2016


Today's the day! The 2016 Pulitzer Prize Winners and Nominated Finalists will be announced in just minutes- April 18 at 3pm eastern daylight time via live-stream on pulitzer.org.

2016 Pulitzer Prizes Will Be Announced This Afternoon; Watch the Live Stream at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2016


Today's the day! The 2016 Pulitzer Prize Winners and Nominated Finalists will be announced on today, April 18 at 3pm eastern daylight time via live-stream on pulitzer.org.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Announces Full Schedule for Upcoming 39th Season
by Matt Smith - Apr 15, 2016


CHICAGO – Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton are excited to announce the main company's 2016–17 season performances in Chicago. Tickets to four engagements at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, located at 205 East Randolph Street in Chicago, are available immediately as a Season 39 subscription; single tickets will go on sale in late summer 2016.

Hubbard Street's 39th Season at Harris Theater to Feature Works by Tharp, Cerrudo & More
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 12, 2016


Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton are excited to announce the main company's 2016-17 season performances in Chicago. Tickets to four engagements at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, located at 205 East Randolph Street in Chicago, are available immediately as a Season 39 subscription; single tickets will go on sale in late summer 2016.

Bravo to Premiere New Series THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DALLAS, 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2016


Bravo Media travels to the southwest with cowboy boots, class and a big dose of sass premiering THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DALLAS on April 11 at 10pm ET/PT.

Cast, Creative Team Set for CHIMERICA Chicago Premiere at TimeLine Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 5, 2016


CHIMERICA, the widely celebrated 2014 Laurence Olivier Award winner for Best New Play, will have one of its first U.S. productions this spring in Chicago, when TimeLine Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of the acclaimed geopolitical thriller, May 3 - July 31, 2016. Press Preview is Wednesday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Foxwoods Resort Casino Announces April Entertainment Line Up
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 22, 2016


Foxwoods Resort Casino, the Northeast's premier entertainment, gaming, shopping and hotel destination is hosting a star-studded lineup of entertainment acts this April.

Houston Ballet Announces Winter Mixed Repertory Program
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 4, 2016


Houston Ballet offers up its Winter Mixed Repertory Program which introduces three masterpieces into the company's repertory in a thrilling evening of dance. 

Adam Bock's A LIFE, 'BELLA' Musical Slated for Playwrights Horizons' 2016-17 Season of Premieres
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2016


Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, just announced the six productions of its 2016/2017 Season. The six new works will be presented at the theater company's home at 416 West 42nd Street.

Site-Specific SUGAR RAY to Play New Harlem Besame Restaurant, 2/26-3/28
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 17, 2016


Sugar Ray Robinson was, pound for pound, the greatest boxer of all time. In his 25-year professional career, from 1940 to 1965, he was boxing history's first winner of five divisional championships (in the middle weight and welterweight divisions).

Bravo to Premiere New Series THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DALLAS, 4/11
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 11, 2016


Bravo Media travels to the southwest with cowboy boots, class and a big dose of sass premiering THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DALLAS on April 11 at 10pm ET/PT.

Patricia Manterola Named Co-Host of Telemundo's LA VOZ KIDS
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 9, 2016


 Mexican music, film and television star, Patricia “Paty” Manterola, joins renowned TV personality Jorge Bernal to host the fourth season of the highly anticipated singing competition 'La Voz Kids,' slated to premiere this spring on TELEMUNDO. The ex-member of Mexico's famous music bandGaribaldi joins previously announced Coaches Daddy Yankee, Natalia Jimenez and Pedro Fernandez in the Sunday night reality show featuring the nation's best young singing talent, in this season that will include the new “Wild Card” component. Produced once again at the Universal Orlando Resort, 'La Voz Kids' gives viewers the opportunity to witness how the stars of the future are discovered and developed.

BWW Review: MURDER Afoot with Mercury's Charming SHERLOCK HOLMES
by Patrick O'Brien - Feb 1, 2016


By jove, Mercury Theater cracks the case in adapting a Sherlock Holmes musical!

Photo Flash: Remembering David Margulies
by Walter McBride - Jan 13, 2016


As BroadwayWord reported yesterday, stage and screen actor David Margulies passed away on Monday, January 11. He was 78 years old.

Stage and Screen Actor David Margulies Passes Away at 78
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 12, 2016


BroadwayWord has just learned that stage actor David Margulies passed away yesterday, January 11. He was 78 years old.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 12/11/15- CITY OF ANGELS
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 11, 2015


Today in 1989, City of Angels opened at the Virginia Theatre (now the August Wilson Theatre), where it ran for 879 performances. City of Angels is a musical comedy with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by David Zippel, and book by Larry Gelbart. The musical weaves together two plots, the 'real' world of a writer trying to turn his book into a screenplay, and the 'reel' world of the fictional film. The musical is an homage to the film noir genre of motion pictures that rose to prominence in the 1940s. It was directed by Michael Blakemore with sets designed by Robin Wagner and costumes by Florence Klotz.

See the First Preview of MARJORIE PRIME for $5 at Playwrights Horizons
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2015


Playwrights Horizons begins accepting entries today, Wednesday, November 11, for the LIVEforFIVE online lottery for $5 tickets to their New York premiere of 2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist Marjorie Prime, a new play by Jordan Harrison (Maple and Vine, Doris to Darlene at PH; Amazons and Their Men; Kid-Simple; 'Orange is the New Black').

THREE GUYS NAKED FROM THE WAIST DOWN Returns to the UK After 25 Years
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 4, 2015


The first UK production for twenty five years of the Off Broadway musical 3 GUYS NAKED FROM THE WAIST DOWN.

Jill Hennessy, Emily Bear, First Ladies of Disco and More Coming Up at Joe's Pub This Month
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2015


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from October 14-25, 2015. Visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows, and scroll down for details!

Kathleen Turner, Vincent D'Onofrio and More Coming Up at Joe's Pub This Week
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2015


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances, October 7-18, 2015. Scroll down or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Kathleen Turner, Vincent D'Onofrio and More Coming Up at Joe's Pub, 10/7-18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2015


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances, October 7-18, 2015. Scroll down or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Redhouse to Present ELEGIES FOR ANGLES, PUNKS, AND RAGING QUEENS
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 30, 2015


Red House Arts Center is proud to open its 2015/16 LAB Series with "Elegies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens," a musical celebration of lives lost to AIDS told through free verse, rock, jazz and blues. Bursting with humor, rage and hope, Elegies will be presented for three performances, October 2 - 4. Don't miss this unique production the Glasgow Herald says will leave you "glowing!"

5-Time Tony Nominee Jan Maxwell Reveals 'I'm Retiring From Theater'
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 8, 2015


In a new interview with Timeout.com, the five-time Tony nominee reveals that following the play's off-Broadway run, she will retire from theater and focus her career on TV and film.

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