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PBS Premieres New Series WE'LL MEET AGAIN with Ann Curry, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2018


WE'LL MEET AGAIN, a new series produced by Blink Films in partnership with AnnCurry Inc., premieres Todays, January 23-February 27, 2018, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS.

Austin Pendleton to Helm UK Premiere of WOMAN BEFORE A GLASS at Jermyn Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2018


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.

Celebrating Richard Skipper with a Birthday Cabaret Bash!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2018


Shhhhhh, don't tell Richard but Russ Woolley has assembled a great secret & surprise cast to entertain and honor our dear friend... RICHARD SKIPPER.

Joshua Gersen To Lead NY Philharmonic in All-American Program
by Julie Musbach - Jan 16, 2018


Assistant Conductor Joshua Gersen will conduct the New York Philharmonic in a program of 20th-century American works: Barber's Adagio for Strings, Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, and Copland's Symphony No. 3, Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, February 23 at 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, February 24 at 8:00 p.m.

Lakewood Playhouse Presents GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT
by Julie Musbach - Dec 18, 2017


The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present the THIRD SHOW of our 79th SEASON: The South Sound Premier of the Rock Opera AMERICAN IDIOT by Green Day

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.

Mandel JCC to Host Several Fascinating Literary Events in December
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017


Ellen Wedner, Vice President of Arts & Culture at Mandel JCC, today invited book buffs to several literary events next month at which authors will discuss his/her work and respond to comments and questions from the audience.

AWAKE AND SING! Begins Performances Today at The Theater at The 14th Street Y
by Julie Musbach - Nov 25, 2017


New Yiddish Rep's production of Clifford Odets' 1935 masterpiece AWAKE AND SING! begins performances today (Saturday) at 2 pm, with Opening Night set for December 6th at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 East 14 Street (between First & Second Aves.) A Yiddish version of AWAKE AND SING! was produced on Broadway by WPA's Federal Theatre Project in 1938 and it is this translation that is being performed in the current Off-Broadway revival with English supertitles.

Netflix Star Luzer Twersky to Lead Upcoming Off-Broadway Revival of AWAKE & SING!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2017


Luzer Twersky, star of the upcoming Off-Broadway revival of Clifford Odets' masterpiece AWAKE AND SING!, is the subject of the new film documentary ONE OF US, which received unanimous rave reviews upon its October 20th Netflix premiere.

New Yiddish Rep to Stage Clifford Odets' AWAKE AND SING! This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2017


New Yiddish Rep will present Clifford Odets' 1935 masterpiece AWAKE AND SING! beginning November 25th at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 East 14 Street (between First & Second Aves.)

Photo Flash: The Lakewood Playhouse presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2017


The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present the SECOND SHOW of our 79th SEASON: The Holiday Favorite for the Entire Family A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens.

Performances Begin Saturday For AWAKE AND SING!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2017


New Yiddish Rep will present Clifford Odets' 1935 masterpiece AWAKE AND SING! beginning this Saturday, November 25, with Opening Night set for December 6th at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 East 14 Street (between First & Second Aves.) A Yiddish version of AWAKE AND SING! was produced on Broadway by WPA's Federal Theatre Project in 1938 and it is this translation that will be performed in the upcoming Off-Broadway revival with English supertitles.

See AWAKE AND SING! Off-Broadway and Take a Yiddish Theater Walking Tour
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2017


The first 24 premium ticket buyers to the upcoming Off-Broadway revival of Clifford Odets' masterpiece AWAKE AND SING!, will receive a Yiddish theater walking tour of the Lower East Side with the inimitable Shane Baker.

PBS Premieres New Series WE'LL MEET AGAIN with Ann Curry, 1/23
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 21, 2017


WE'LL MEET AGAIN, a new series produced by Blink Films in partnership with AnnCurry Inc., premieres Tuesdays, January 23-February 27, 2018, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS.

Mandel JCC to Host Several Fascinating Literary Events in December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2017


Ellen Wedner, Vice President of Arts & Culture at Mandel JCC, today invited book buffs to several literary events next month at which authors will discuss his/her work and respond to comments and questions from the audience.

BWW Review: Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's Starry Reading of Brecht's Anti-Nazi Play
by Nancy Grossman - Nov 15, 2017


Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Artistic Director Steven Maler directed an accomplished cast in Bertolt Brecht's FEAR AND MISERY IN THE THIRD REICH, in a staged reading at Babson College, headlined by notable stage and screen actors Tony Shalhoub and Brooke Adams.

Fashion Guru Gok Wan Will Bare All This Autumn at Epstein Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2017


Gok Wan, the man who encouraged women and men to 'get naked' in his six season Channel 4 series How To Look Good Naked  is finally 'getting naked' himself with the announcement of a brand new stage show Gok Wan Naked & Baring All coming to The Epstein Theatre today 15th November 2017. 

KINDERTRANSPORT Will Play Opera House Manchester in 2018
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2017


Kindertransport the deeply moving and timely modern classic celebrates 25 years since the play was written by acclaimed playwright Diane Samuels in 2018 with an anniversary tour visiting the Opera House Manchester from 1 5 May 2018.

Casting Announced For THE MELTING POT at Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2017


In a rediscovery commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, The Melting Pot by Israel Zangwill runs at the Finborough Theatre, playing Sunday and Monday evenings and Tuesday matinees from Sunday, 3 December 2017. The classic story of a young Russian immigrant fighting to uphold his dream of a new life in a new country. After his family are massacred in a pogrom, Jewish composer David Quixano escapes to New York City, in search of a new life. There he falls in love with Vera, a beautiful Russian Christian.

KINDERTRANSPORT UK Tour to Open at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch in 2018
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2017


Kindertransport the deeply moving and timely modern classic celebrates 25 years since the play was written by acclaimed playwright Diane Samuels in 2018.

Netflix Star Luzer Twersky to Lead Upcoming Off-Broadway Revival of AWAKE & SING!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2017


Luzer Twersky, star of the upcoming Off-Broadway revival of Clifford Odets' masterpiece AWAKE AND SING!, is the subject of the new film documentary ONE OF US, which received unanimous rave reviews upon its October 20th Netflix premiere.

A Lucky Thirteen November Shows Slated for The Epstein
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017


The Epstein Theatre is shaping up for yet another jam-packed month, with none other than thirteen fantastic shows rolling into town for a fun filled November.

Asian Art Museum Unveils COUTURE KOREA Exhibition This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017


Couture Korea presents historic and contemporary fashion from Korea and beyond, exclusively at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco from November 3, 2017 to February 4, 2018.

Lakewood Playhouse presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2017


The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present the SECOND SHOW of our 79th SEASON: The Holiday Favorite for the Entire Family A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens.

New Yiddish Rep to Stage Clifford Odets' AWAKE AND SING! This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017


New Yiddish Rep will present Clifford Odets' 1935 masterpiece AWAKE AND SING! beginning November 25th at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 East 14 Street (between First & Second Aves.)

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