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Andre Holland, Mark Rylance & More Join New Season at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2018


Shakespeare's Globe is delighted to announce Michelle Terry's first season as Artistic Director. 2018's Shakespeare productions include Hamlet, As You Like It, The Two Noble Kinsmen, The Winter's Tale, Othello and Love's Labour's Lost. A premiere of three new plays, a national and international tour of Shakespeare and other performances on and off site are announced together with a year-long programme of events exploring the history and future of theatre censorship, as well as a series of events looking at race, refuge and refugees in relation to Shakespeare.

The Family Arena Announces The Missouri River Music Fest
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 2, 2018


Superstars from classic rock's glory days will come together for one night only at the 2018 Missouri River Music Fest at The Family Arena.

ABBA, Elton John Among Upcoming REELZ Specials & Original Series
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 2, 2018


REELZ today announced original programming for winter, spring and early summer 2018 including six new original series, new episodes of five returning viewer favorites and four new specials.

Vincent Victoria Presents THE DISAPPEARANCE OF EARTHA KITT
by Julie Musbach - Dec 20, 2017


On the 50th Anniversary of Eartha Kitt's infamous White House visit on January 18, 2018, Vincent Victoria Presents will be premiering the play 'The Disappearance of Eartha Kitt'. The two act drama is a Historical Fiction inspired by the headline making incident in 1968 when the celebrated actress was invited to a White House luncheon by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson where women from all across the country were asked to talk about juvenile delinquency.

A NIGHT OF PHILOSOPHY AND IDEAS to be Co-Presented By Brooklyn Public Library & French Embassy
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2017


Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy will present A Night of Philosophy and Ideas 2018, a sunset-to-sunrise event bringing philosophers, cultural critics, artists, and authors from around the world into conversation with the Brooklyn and greater New York community through a series of talks and performances from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on January 27 28, 2018.

Wagner College Theatre Celebrates 50th Anniversary Throughout 2018
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2017


The award-winning Wagner College Theatre Department is celebrating its golden jubilee throughout 2018 with a year of exciting events.

AGAINST THE HILLSIDE, DIDO OF IDAHO and BUMP to Premiere at EST in 2018
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017


Ensemble Studio Theatre (EST) has announced three World Premiere productions for the EST 2018 season.

Inauguration Exhibition OBJECT ACTION: THE 'F' WORD IN A POST-TRUTH ERA Set for state
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017


AKArt and state are pleased to present Object Action: The 'F' Word in a Post-Truth Era to mark the inauguration of Collect For Change-an initiative which collaborates with artists across disciplines, offering artwork with a portion of sales benefiting a charity personally selected by each artist.

Charlie Carver Completes Cast for Broadway's THE BOYS IN THE BAND
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017


Producers Ryan Murphy and David Stone have announced that Charlie Carver ('The Leftovers,' 'Teen Wolf') will complete the cast of the 50th Anniversary production of Mart Crowley's groundbreaking play, The Boys in the Band. Carver will play the role of Cowboy.

Significant Elvis Presley Musical Artifact Returns Home to Graceland
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017


Elvis Presley's Graceland has announced the acquisition of one of the most significant pieces of Elvis' musical history, which will be returned to Graceland 60 years after it was first purchased by Elvis for the home in 1957 – a white, baby grand piano with gold accents and a custom-made, gold, metal bench designed by Elvis with a white, leather cushion.

Austin Pendleton to Helm UK Premiere of WOMAN BEFORE A GLASS at Jermyn Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2017


Opening Jermyn Street Theatre's Spring SCANDAL Season, and following a highly acclaimed New York revival in 2011, Lanie Robertson's Woman Before a Glass brings Peggy Guggenheim's remarkable story to life, revealing how her passionate loyalties changed the face of 20th Century art.

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Comes to Bainbridge Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2017


Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming's children's book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find Truly Scrumptious.

Harris Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Johnny Cash's Historic Recording In Folsom Prison
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2017


It's only fitting that the Harris Center offer tribute to Johnny Cash in 2018 the 50th anniversary of his legendary recording in Folsom Prison. For the occasion, James Garner and his band honor Johnny's legacy with strong conviction and stunning accuracy, capturing the sound of the Tennessee Three down to the boom-chicka-boom.

Amas Musical Theatre Presents THE DOTTIE MARASCHINO SHOW Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2017


Amas Musical Theatre will present two exciting one-night-only special events as part of Dare to Be Different, the previously announced series of new musicals and one-night only special events being held at A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street 10th Avenue & 53rd Street).

Bainbridge Performing Arts presents CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG 12/1 - 17
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017


Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming's children's book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find Truly Scrumptious.

WINTER WONDERETTES Opens Today 11/30 at The Larry Keeton Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2017


Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Suzy and Missy known collectively as The Marvelous Wonderettes join forces once more some 10 years after their first appearance as a singing girl group at 1958's Springfield High School Prom to help usher in the Christmas season at Harper's Hardware Shop in the spirited and sparkling holiday season musical revue Winter Wonderettes, playing The Larry Keeton Theatre in Donelson November 30-December 17.

WINTER WONDERETTES Opens Thursday 11/30 at The Larry Keeton Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 28, 2017


Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Suzy and Missy known collectively as The Marvelous Wonderettes join forces once more some 10 years after their first appearance as a singing girl group at 1958's Springfield High School Prom to help usher in the Christmas season at Harper's Hardware Shop in the spirited and sparkling holiday season musical revue Winter Wonderettes, playing The Larry Keeton Theatre in Donelson November 30-December 17.

BPA's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Is Almost Here For The Holidays!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2017


Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming's children's book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find Truly Scrumptious.

Amas Musical Theatre to Present THE DOTTIE MARASCHINO SHOW and WANDA'S WORLD
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2017


Amas Musical Theatre will present two exciting one-night-only special events as part of Dare to Be Different, the previously announced series of new musicals and one-night only special events being held at A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street 10th Avenue & 53rd Street).

Roscoe Orman Leads 'I Am Soul' Workshop of BLOOD Tonight at National Black Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2017


Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's National Black Theatre NBT welcomes Roscoe Orman (Sesame Street, The Night Of) in Nambi E. Kelley's play 'Blood,' the first I AM SOUL PLAYWRIGHTS RESIDENT workshop. The show is directed by Elizabeth Van Dyke.

Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company Celebrates 45th Anniversary Season
by Julie Musbach - Nov 4, 2017


The Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company will celebrate its 45th Anniversary with performances of works by Eleo Pomare and company artistic director Enrique Cruz DeJesus, November 18 & 19 at the Ailey Citigroup Theater, Ninth Avenue & 55th Street. Two company premieres will be included in the program: the world premiere of DeJesus' Mending Minds, and the company premiere of Pomare's 1967 Las Desenamoradas, music by John Coltrane.

Bainbridge Performing Arts presents CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG 12/1 - 17
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2017


Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming's children's book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find Truly Scrumptious.

Virginia Arts Festival Announces 22nd Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2017


Mark your calendar for masterworks from every art form in the Virginia Arts Festival's 22nd season.

Amas Musical Theatre Slates 'Dare to Be Different' Series of New Musicals
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017


Amas Musical Theatre, in celebration of its 49th season, will present Dare To Be Different, a series of three new musicals and three one-night only special events from November 30 - December 15 at A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street - 10th Avenue & 53rd Street).

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