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Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, March 25- with Ashley Spencer, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2021


Today (March 25) in live streaming: the premiere of Electric Island, AAPI Broadway unites on Stars in the House, Ashley Spencer visits Backstage Live, and more!

BWW Interview: Michael Aguirre and 'The Jackson C. Frank Listening Party w/ Special Guests'
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 22, 2021


New Light Theater Project will present The Jackson C. Frank Listening Party w/ Special Guests, written by Michael Aguirre and directed by Sarah Norris. The show begins streaming on Monday, March 29 for a limited engagement through Sunday, April 11. Presented as part of 59E59 Theaters Plays In Place program, tickets are free with a suggested donation of $15.

Bay Street Theater Presents a Special Screening of MARTIN LUTHER KING JR: A PERSONAL PORTRAIT
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2021


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts, in partnership with Southampton African American Museum, has announced the special online presentation of Martin Luther King Jr: A Personal Portrait on Thursday, March 25, at 8 p.m. via Zoom.

The WYO Announces Classic Western Film Series
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2021


Back for its 10th year it's the Classic Western Film Series at the WYO!  Each film features a guest host, prize giveaways, free popcorn and a sense of nostalgia.  Started in 2010 by then board member Gene Sturlin and now board chair, each film is introduced by Mr. Sturlin and a guest host who touches on highlights, lowlights and funny anecdotes from the film. 

Nominations Announced For The 24th Family Film Awards & Telecast
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2020


The Family Film Awards announced the nominees for its 24th ceremony honoring the best of Family Television, Film, and Music and its telecast presented by DYF Entertainment. Nominees and award winners in each category are selected by a Blue Ribbon Panel made up of entertainment industry executives.

Nominations Announced for the 24th Family Film Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 16, 2020


The Family Film Awards announced the nominees for its 24th ceremony honoring the best of Family Television, Film, and Music and its telecast presented by DYF Entertainment.

ID Reveals New Podcast THE CLOWN AND THE CANDYMAN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 15, 2020


ID is readying an explosive exposé into a conspiracy of networks of men preying on children in the 1970s, a decade when pedophiles and child killers could hide in plain sight and tragically get away with murder.

Rich Little Returns to Tropicana/Laugh Factory
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2020


Laughter will once again fill the room that has been eriely silent since the covid pandemic began in late February of 2020, as Rich Little, the legendary master mimic of more than 200 voices and arguably the most famous impressionist in the world, shares stories, jokes and anecdotes in the voices and mannerisms of other legendary icons such as John Wayne, Johnny Carson, Jimmy Stewart, Dean Martin, Andy Rooney, just to name a few.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS Attracts 200+ To Online Chat With Hollywood Historian Scott Eyman
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2020


Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, welcomed 200+ online visitors to this season's kick-off CULTURE & COCKTAILS last night. The fun theme of this season's series of “Conversations” is Cool People Doing Neat Stuff!

Investigation Discovery Partners with Acast to Launch Original Slate of True Crime Podcasts
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 29, 2020


This winter America's leading true crime network, Investigation Discovery, will roll out a slate of original podcast programming in an exclusive distribution partnership with Acast.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS Returns Virtually With Hollywood Historian Scott Eyman
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2020


Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County today reminded friends and fans that the 2020-2021 season of the popular series CULTURE & COCKTAILS will kick off on Monday, November 9. The fun theme of this season's series of “Conversations” is Cool People Doing Neat Stuff!

Rich Little VIRTUALLY SPEAKING to Stream Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2020


RICH LITTLE is THE legendary master mimic of more than 200 voices and arguably the most famous impressionist in the world.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS Kicks Off 16th Season with Hollywood Historian Scott Eyman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2020


Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County today announced the 2020-2021 season of the popular series CULTURE & COCKTAILS, which will kick off on November 9. The fun theme of this season's series of 'Conversations' is Cool People Doing Neat Stuff!

Tune in for RICH LITTLE ... VIRTUALLY SPEAKING Direct from Las Vegas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2020


RICH LITTLE is THE legendary master mimic of more than 200 voices and arguably the most famous impressionist in the world. With a history of impressive touring schedules throughout the United States and Canada, Little now adds an historic career first - A virtual club act.

Avenue Of The Arts Costa Mesa Hotel Presents Large Check To Support Online Arts Experiences Through Segerstrom Center
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2020


Avenue of the Arts Hotel executive Paul Sanford, CEO and Asset Manager for Wincome Hospitality, joined Segerstrom Center for the Arts president, Casey Reitz, on the Center's Julianne and George Argyros Plaza  in Costa Mesa to present a check for $52,000 in support of its Center at Home on-line virtual programming. Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa Hotel is located directly across the street from Segerstrom Center.

BWW Exclusive: Johnny Ramey Reflects on BIPOC in the Arts Community
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 21, 2020


Read a piece from actor and Juilliard graduate Johnny Ramey, who hopes to give light to being Black & Brown within our liberal artistic community.

Country Stars Remember Charlie Daniels
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2020


The country music community is mourning the loss of the legendary Charlie Daniels. The influential music icon passed away this morning following a hemorrhagic stroke. He was 83.

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - Jun 18, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!

Plaza Theatre Sports New Outdoor Mural for Reopening
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jun 17, 2020


A new painting is on the side of the Plaza Theatre, as it reopens for the first time in months due to the coronavirus pandemic, WHIO TV reports.

Project Grand Slam Brings Back The Spaghetti Western With THE PARDNERS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2020


Project Grand Slam, the celebrated Jazz Rock Latin fusion band led by acclaimed bassist/composer Robert Miller, today announced the premier of their latest music video, “The Pardners”. The video takes one of the songs from their upcoming album, East Side Sessions, and creates a fun, compelling Spaghetti Western saga.

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