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ABC & ESPN to Exclusively Air 2013 NBA Western Conference Finals
by TV News Desk - May 18, 2013
ABC and ESPN will combine to exclusively televise the 2013 NBA Western Conference Finals - San Antonio Spurs and four-time NBA Champion Tim Duncan vs. Memphis Grizzlies and Defensive Player of the Year Marc Gasol - beginning with Game 1 on Sunday, May 19, on ABC at 3:30 p.m. ET. Remaining Western Conference Finals games will air on ESPN at 9 p.m. Mike Breen will serve as the voice of the Western Conference Finals with reporter Doris Burke and analyst Hubie Brown (Game 1) and Jeff Van Gundy (Game 2 through remainder of series). All games will also be available on ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes and WatchESPN. The Finals on ABC will begin Thursday, June 6. (more...)
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The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis Opens 4000 MILES, 5/9
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2013
The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announces the Indiana Premiere of the newest play by Amy Herzog, 4000 Miles in the Frank and Katrina Basile Theatre. Opening Thursday, May 9, and running through Sunday, June 9, 2013, the play is a skillful joining of loose ends. The dangling threads in this case are Leo, a scruffy cyclist trying to find his bearings after a cross-country road trip, and Vera, a crotchety lefty teetering on the brink of infirmity in a rent-controlled apartment in Greenwich Village. In the end, Leo and Vera endear themselves to the audience in much the same way that they grow on each other. (more...)
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NBA Playoffs 'Tip Off' Exclusively on ABC, ESPN, Today
by TV News Desk - Apr 20, 2013
The NBA Playoffs will exclusively tip off today, April 20, on ABC and ESPN with four Game 1 presentations. The action begins on ABC when the New York Knicks and NBA scoring champion Carmelo Anthony host the Boston Celtics and Paul Pierce at 3 p.m. ET. (more...)
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NBA Playoffs to 'Tip Off' Exclusively on ABC, ESPN, 4/20
by TV News Desk - Apr 18, 2013
The NBA Playoffs will exclusively tip off Saturday, April 20, on ABC and ESPN with four Game 1 presentations. The action begins on ABC when the New York Knicks and NBA scoring champion Carmelo Anthony host the Boston Celtics and Paul Pierce at 3 p.m. ET. (more...)
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The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis Opens CLYBOURNE PARK, 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 01, 2013
The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis has announced the Indiana Premiere of Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris in the Livia and Steve Russell Theatre. Opening Thursday, April 4, and running through Sunday, May 5, 2013, Clybourne Park is the dark and richly satirical 2011 Pulitzer Prize-winning play and 2012 Tony award-winner for Best Play. (more...)
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Hurrah! Facebook Adds Reply to Comments Feature at Long Last!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2013
It's sort of shocking when you think that they didn't already have this feature, but today, Journalism Program Manager for Facebook, Vadim Lavrusik, announced that the social network was FINALLY launching a way to reply to comments left on pages, starting real threads. (more...)
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Lenny Clarke Set to Visit Comix At Foxwoods Beginning March 28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2013
Best known for both his role as Uncle Teddy on FX's hit series, "Rescue Me," and his thick Boston accent, Lenny Clarke will visit the Comix At Foxwoods stage for four shows this March with performances Thursday, Mar. 28 at 8 p.m. and Friday, Mar. 29 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Mar. 30 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The final show will be one not for the faint of heart or easily offended, as fans will be welcomed to witness a "Nasty Show with Lenny Clarke." Lines will be crossed and common decency will be left at the door during this final uproarious performance. (more...)
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ABC & ESPN Team Up to Present All Christmas Day NBA Games
by TV News Desk - Dec 17, 2012
ABC and ESPN will combine to present all five NBA Christmas Day Games, Tuesday, December 25. The blockbuster schedule is highlighted by ABC's first two NBA broadcasts of the season. The doubleheader will begin with the Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant hosting the New York Knicks and Carmelo Anthony at 3 p.m. ET, followed by an NBA Finals rematch with the Miami Heat, led by LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kevin Durant at 5:30 p.m. Mike Tirico and analyst Hubie Brown will call the Finals rematch with Lisa Salters reporting. KIA NBA Countdown will precede the ABC doubleheader at 2:30 p.m. with Magic Johnson, Bill Simmons, Jalen Rose and Michael Wilbon. (more...)
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Photo Flash: First Look at Fulton Theatre's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2012
The Fulton Theatre continues its 160th anniversary season with the Agatha Christie courtroom thriller Witness for the Prosecution. The play was subsequently adapted for film, directed by Billy Wilder and starring Marlene Dietrich and Tyrone Power, in his final film role. Christie is a popular playwright among Fulton Theatre audiences. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below. (more...)
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ESPN's Bill Simmons, Jalen Rose Join KIA NBA COUNTDOWN
by TV News Desk - Oct 18, 2012
KIA NBA COUNTDOWN - ESPN and ABC's NBA pre-game show - will present a new look this season when Grantland editor-in-chief Bill Simmons and ESPN analyst Jalen Rose join NBA Hall of Famer Earvin 'Magic' Johnson and Michael Wilbon. (more...)
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The Phoenix Theatre Celebrates 30th Anniversary Weekend, 9/28-29
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 28, 2012
The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis has announced the 30th anniversary of the theatre. Events will be happening all season, but the last weekend in September will be a celebration of past, present and future board members, artists, staff and founders. (more...)
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ESPN Films Expands 30 FOR 30 with Shorts on Grantland.com, Beg. Today, 9/26
by Movies News Desk - Sep 26, 2012
ESPN Films has announced the return this fall of the Emmy-nominated documentary series 30 for 30, and is also expanding the brand to include a 30-part digital short film series. 30 for 30 Shorts will be a collaboration with Bill Simmons' Grantland.com and will be similar to the feature-length films in that each piece will represent a specific point of view of the filmmaker and will be a reflection of how they blend the narrative with their own visual style. (more...)
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