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FUN HOME, THE SECRET GARDEN & More Set for 5th Avenue Theatre's 2016-17 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 7, 2016


With nearly 2000 subscribers in attendance, The 5th Avenue Theatre Executive Producer and Artistic Director David Armstrong revealed the season line-up for its 7-show 2016/17 season.

2016 Segal Center Film Festival on Theatre and Performance Launches Today
by TV News Desk - Feb 25, 2016


The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center (MESTC) presents its second annual Segal Center Film Festival on Theatre and Performance (FTP).

2016 Segal Center Film Festival on Theatre and Performance Sets Full Lineup
by TV News Desk - Feb 8, 2016


The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center (MESTC) announces the full schedule for its second annual Segal Center Film Festival on Theatre and Performance (FTP).

Third Man Theatre Brings BOTALLACK O'CLOCK to Old Red Lion Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2016


BOTALLACK O'CLOCK is a funny, moving and thought-provoking journey into the creative mind of Roger Hilton CBE, one of the most unique voices in post-war British art. Written by Eddie Elks, the play will run at the Old Red Lion Theatre (418 St John Street, London EC1V 4NJ) from Tuesday 12th January to Saturday 6th February 2016. 

THE OFFENDING GESTURE Makes World Premiere at The Tank Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2016


THE OFFENDING GESTURE -- a play by Mac Wellman -- will be given its world premiere by The Tank (a non-profit arts presenter and producer) this winter, opening tonight, January 9, at The Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street).

RUN FOR YOUR WIFE, INTO THE WOODS and More Set for Beef & Boards' 2016 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2016


A frantic farce opens the 43rd Season at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Now on stage is Ray Cooney's hilarious comedy Run for Your Wife, with performances through Feb. 7.

THE OFFENDING GESTURE Makes World Premiere at The Tank Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2016


THE OFFENDING GESTURE -- a play by Mac Wellman -- will be given its world premiere by The Tank (a non-profit arts presenter and producer) this winter with previews beginning tonight, January 6th, prior to opening on January 9 at The Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street).

Art Installation REAL TIME Comes to ACT's Eagles Building
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2015


ACT - A Contemporary Theatre announces the art installation that brings together four artists including Scott Bennett,  Marne Cohen-Vance, Laurie Le Clair, and Jeff Scott who are career theatrical artisans, contributing to productions in every major theatre company in Seattle. Their work both refers to and incorporates the theme of time into the exhibit. All four of these installations will be located throughout ACT's building and ask the viewer to become part of the art, and to engage it in real time.

Welcome to Anatevka! Meet the Full Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Dec 20, 2015


The Broadway revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF officially opens tonight, December 20, at The Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). Scroll down to learn more about the cast, plus watch interviews with the company!

3 MEN AND A BABY... GRAND! and More Set for Kravis Center's 'Adults at Leisure' Series
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2015


The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is launching the annual Adults at Leisure Shows in mid-December and running through early April. Presented in Dreyfoos Hall, this affordable series offers convenient show times, captivating entertainers and options ranging from sultry soloists to Broadway highlights.

THE OFFENDING GESTURE to Make World Premiere at The Tank This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2015


THE OFFENDING GESTURE -- a play by Mac Wellman -- will be given its world premiere by The Tank (a non-profit arts presenter and producer) this winter with previews beginning January 6th prior to opening on January 9 at The Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street).

Michael Counts Helms Immersive WALKING DEAD EXPERIENCE at Walker Stalker Con This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2015


A unique theatrical experience like no other! Conceived and created by immersive theater pioneer and acclaimed director Michael Counts, THE WALKING DEAD EXPERIENCE-CHAPTER 1 makes its New York-area premiere during the Walker Stalker Con this weekend, December 4 - 6, 2015 at the Meadowlands.

Michael Counts to Helm Immersive WALKING DEAD EXPERIENCE at Walker Stalker Con, 12/4-6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2015


A unique theatrical experience like no other!  Conceived and created by immersive theater pioneer and acclaimed director Michael Counts, THE WALKING DEAD EXPERIENCE-CHAPTER 1 makes its New York-area premiere during the Walker Stalker Con on December 4 - 6, 2015 at the Meadowlands.

Third Man Theatre to Bring BOTALLACK O'CLOCK to Old Red Lion Theatre This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2015


BOTALLACK O'CLOCK is a funny, moving and thought-provoking journey into the creative mind of Roger Hilton CBE, one of the most unique voices in post-war British art. Written by Eddie Elks, the play will run at the Old Red Lion Theatre (418 St John Street, London EC1V 4NJ) from Tuesday 12th January to Saturday 6th February 2016. 

West-End Transfers, Comedians, Circus Set for Spring 2016 Season at Sutton Theatres
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2015


After an exciting first season, Sutton Theatres is proud to announce its spring 2016 season of West End transfers, high profile comedians and new circus work alongside local community pieces.

The Old Globe's 2016 Summer Season Will Include Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER, Plus Kathleen Marshall-Helmed LOVE'S LABOR'S LOST
by Nora Dominick - Oct 23, 2015


The Old Globe today shared its 2016 Summer Season, which will feature new and familiar works directed by four major American stalwarts. The season features the welcome return of Steve Martin (Bright Star) with the World Premiere of his new play Meteor Shower, an adult comedy, directed by Gordon Edelstein, in a co-production with Long Wharf Theatre, where he serves as Artistic Director. Paul Gordon's musical Sense and Sensibility will have its West Coast premiere, presented in association with Chicago Shakespeare Theater, where it had its world premiere in February 2015, directed by CST Artistic Director Barbara Gaines. The Summer Shakespeare Festival will include Macbeth, directed by Brian Kulick, Artistic Director of Classic Stage Company, and Love's Labor's Lost, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall.

3 MEN AND A BABY... GRAND! and More Set for Kravis Center's 'Adults at Leisure' Series
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2015


The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is launching the annual Adults at Leisure Shows in mid-December and running through early April. Presented in Dreyfoos Hall, this affordable series offers convenient show times, captivating entertainers and options ranging from sultry soloists to Broadway highlights.

Fiasco's MEASURE FOR MEASURE and SHINING CITY Round Out Long Wharf's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2015


Long Wharf Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Joshua Borenstein, announces the final two titles of its 2015-16 season.

Tickets on Sale for Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre's 2016 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2015


Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre's 2016 Season is now available to the public.

STUPID F***ING BIRD and More Set for Artistic Director John Langs' Debut Season at ACT
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2015


ACT - A Contemporary Theatre is proud to announce the Mainstage productions and two ACTLab productions for the dynamic debut season of incoming Artistic Director John Langs.

HBO Premieres New 'Funny or Die' Special FERRELL TAKES THE FIELD Tonight
by TV News Desk - Sep 12, 2015


Last March 12, in a role filled with hopes and dreams, Will Ferrell visited five different spring training ballparks in Arizona for FERRELL TAKES THE FIELD, a new HBO special from Funny Or Die

Thirteen Premieres Documentary on Tennis Pioneer Althea Gibson Tonight
by TV News Desk - Sep 4, 2015


This fall, THIRTEEN's American Masters presents Althea, premiering nationwide tonight, September 4, 2015 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) during the U.S. Open.

Beef & Boards' 2016 Season to Feature SISTER ACT, GUYS AND DOLLS & More
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 1, 2015


Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre's 2016 Season celebrates women - from princesses to wives to nuns - and what we love about them. With two new shows to the Beef & Boards stage, the 43rd Season takes us from the church basement into the woods, to an enchanted castle and the New York City streets.

THIRTEEN's American Masters to Feature Legendary African American Tennis Pioneer Althea Gibson
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 17, 2015


People often cite Arthur Ashe as the first African American to win Wimbledon (1975). He was indeed the first African American male to win the men's singles title, but it was, in fact, Althea Gibson, who was the first African American to cross the color lineplaying and winning at Wimbledon (1957 and 1958) and at the U.S. Nationals (1957 and 1958 precursor of the U.S. Open).

BWW Interview: Micky Dolenz Talks Upcoming Show, A MONKEES Musical & Much More!
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 15, 2015


Today, BWW speaks exclusively to Micky Dolenz about the upcoming show, his fondest memories of THE MONKEES television show, and what he thinks of the idea of a MONKEES-themed musical on Broadway! 

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