BWW Reviews: CAVALIA - This Year's Must-See Show!by Emma Cambey - May 19, 2013Cavalia opened in Sydney under the White Big Top at Moore Park this past Wednesday night to a full house ready to be entertained. If the standing ovation and the rapturous applause is anything to go by, I was not alone in feeling entertained and in awe of this spectacular show. (more...)
STEVEN SEAGAL LAWMAN to Return to Reelz for Third Season, 6/6by TV News Desk - May 16, 2013ReelzChannel today announced that action movie star Steven Seagal is returning to REELZ with the acquisition of STEVEN SEAGAL LAWMAN including the never-before-seen third season. (more...)
Journalist Cat Greenleaf to Host USA's Daytime Programming Blockby TV News Desk - May 16, 2013USA Network announced today that Emmy(R)-award winning journalist Cat Greenleaf will be the first-ever host of its top-rated daytime programming block from 11am-3pm. (more...)
Discovery Times Square Launches Three-Day Treasure Hunt Around NYC to Support SHIPWRECKby BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013On May 24, 2013, Discovery Times Square is unveiling its newest exhibit Odyssey's SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure, in the heart of Manhattan. To kick off this remarkable exhibition, Discovery Times Square is holding a free real-life Treasure Hunt that will be open to the public beginning Monday, May 20, 2013. Awaiting its lucky winner at a top-secret location will be a treasure chest containing an incredible selection of genuine shipwreck artifacts and treasure recovered from the deep ocean, with an approximate retail value of $10,000. (more...)
Tickets Now on Sale for THE GLASS MENAGERIE on Broadway!by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013Producers Jeffrey Richards and John N. Hart Jr., in association with the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), are pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 17-week limited engagement of the critically-acclaimed revival of The Glass Menagerie at the Booth Theatre (222 W 45th Street) with performances beginning Thursday, September 5, 2013, and an opening night set for Thursday, September 26th. The production will star multiple Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cherry Jones as Amanda Wingfield, film and stage star Zachary Quinto as Tom, two-time Tony-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as Jim, the Gentleman Caller. (more...)
Alec Baldwin, Joshua Bell and More to Join Lang Lang at Carnegie Hall, 6/3by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013The international megastar pianist Lang Lang will give a special one-night only concert, hosted by Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award-winning entertainer Alec Baldwin, at Carnegie Hall in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on Monday, June 3 at 6:30PM. Lang Lang and Friends in Concert, rescheduled from its original date because of Hurricane Sandy, will benefit The Lang Lang International Music Foundation. Presented by CAMI Music, the event will feature Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell, Grammy Award-winning soprano Renée Fleming, nine-time Grammy Award winning recording artist John Legend, and Danish singer-songwriter Oh Land in special guest appearances. (more...)
CBS Announces 2013-14 Prime Time Schedule; Anna Faris, Robin Williams Among New Sitcom Starsby TV News Desk - May 15, 2013CBS unveiled today its new 2013-2014 schedule, featuring eight new series - five comedies and three dramas - to build on the strength of America's top-rated network. Five of the new series will premiere in the fall and three at mid-season. (more...)
Fifth Annual National Employee Wellness Month Kicks Off, 6/1by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013Now in its fifth year, National Employee Wellness Month (NEWM) will once again kick off in June, helping employers focus on engaging employees in healthier lifestyles. This year, more than 175 companies have pledged their support, joining sponsoring organizations Virgin HealthMiles, the Strategies to Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance, the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease and WorldatWork to demonstrate their commitment to promote healthy lifestyles and provide motivation and opportunities for employees to adopt healthy habits. (more...)
Rival Sons to Perform Acoustic Set on AXS-TV Todayby BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013Maximum-blues-infused, hard rock band Rival Sons will perform two songs acoustically Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 PM PT live on AXS-TV: singer Jay Buchanan and guitarist Scott Holiday will do “Keep On Swinging”--the first single from their acclaimed current album Head Down--as well as “Burn Down Los Angeles” from their 2011 album Pressure and Time. (more...)
Lincoln Center Names Next President: Jed Bernstein Steps in Beginning January 2014by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013The Lincoln Center Board of Directors has unanimously selected Jed Bernstein, theater producer and educator, as its next president. The announcement was made today by Katherine Farley, Lincoln Center Board Chair. He will succeed Reynold Levy, who will step down as president in January, 2014. (more...)
BWW Reviews: Pumpkin Theatre's LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE Empowers Kidsby Lori Weglein - May 15, 2013"Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse" currently playing at Pumpkin Theatre is a wonderful tale for kids young and old with empowering messages disguised as childrens stories. (more...)
JetBlue Builds Playgrounds in Areas Impacted By Hurricane Sandyby BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013JetBlue Airways (JBLU), New York's Hometown Airline, today announced a commitment to build three playgrounds in areas devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Dozens of cities in New York and New Jersey are still struggling to rebuild. With essential infrastructure such as hospitals, schools and roads being the primary focus, playgrounds and play spaces take a lower priority. Following natural disasters, play becomes even more critical as it creates a sense of normalcy and provides an emotional outlet for kids. In an effort to support the affected children, JetBlue has extended its pledge to rebuild New York with a commitment to build three playgrounds during 2013 in areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy.
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BWW Interviews: Behind the Scenes with the Director & Cast of SDMT's THE SOUND OF MUSICby Susan Farese - May 14, 2013It's not every day that we get the 'inside take' on the personal journeys of Equity performers and Directors in a professional regional stage production. Here are some intimate, insightful tidbits about favorite scenes, songs, motivations, thoughts, special moments and/or difficulties they shared with me about San Diego Musical Theatre's current production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'The Sound of Music', (May 10th through May 26th) at the Birch North Park Theatre. (more...)
Her Interactive Releases 'Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall'by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013Leading video game publisher and developer Her Interactive today announced the launch of the 28th edition of the award-winning series with Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall for PC and Mac. In this all-new Nancy Drew adventure, Jessalyn Thornton's fateful sleepover at the abandoned Thornton estate was supposed to be a pre-wedding celebration, but the fun ended when she disappeared. While her family searches for clues, others refuse to speak about the estate's dark past. Game players must discover whether something supernatural happened to Jessalyn, or if someone in Thornton Hall is hiding more than family secrets. Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall is available now at all major retail stores and at http://www.herinteractive.com for $19.99. (more...)
Long Wharf Theatre Announces Upcoming Plays: Steve Martin's THE UNDERPANTS, FENCES and Moreby BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013Long Wharf Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Joshua Borenstein, announces the slate of plays for its 49th season. (more...)
Donmar's JULIUS CAESAR, LA DIVINA CARICATURA World Premiere and More Set for St. Ann's Warehouse 2013-14 Seasonby BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013St. Ann's Warehouse has announced programming highlights of its 2013-14 season, which will kick off in October with the American Premiere of the Donmar Warehouse's tremendously acclaimed all-female production of Julius Caesar. (more...)
BlackBerry to Launch BBM Messenger for iOS and Android this Summerby BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013BlackBerry (NASDAQ:BBRY)(TSX:BB) today announced plans to make its ground-breaking mobile social network, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), available to iOS and Android users this summer, with support planned for iOS6, and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher, all subject to approval by the Apple App Store and Google Play. BBM sets the standard for mobile instant messaging with a fast, reliable, engaging experience that includes delivered and read statuses, and personalized profiles and avatars. Upon release, BBM customers would be able to broaden their connections to include friends, family and colleagues on other mobile platforms.
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ABC Unveils 2013-14 Primetime Schedule; AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D, TOY STORY Among New Entriesby TV News Desk - May 14, 2013New series for the 2013-14 season are "Back in the Game," "Betrayal," "The Goldbergs," "Killer Women," "Lucky 7," "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," "Mind Games," "Mixology," "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland," "Resurrection," "Super Fun Night," "Trophy Wife" and new alternative series "The Quest." (more...)
Camp Broadway to Host 2013 Gershwin Awards at CAP21, 5/18by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013Camp Broadway and CAP 21: America's Musical Theatre Conservatory & Theatre Company in partnership with The Broadway Education Alliance presents the 3rd annual Gershwin Awards to celebrate outstanding achievement in musical theater performance by students attending public and private high schools throughout the New York City Metropolitan Area. (more...)
Photo Flash: Chita Rivera Receives 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award from Boston Theater Critics Associationby BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013The Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) previously announced that Broadway icon Chita Rivera will be the recipient of the 2013 Elliot Norton Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's awards ceremony set for last night, May 13 at the Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street, Boston. (more...)
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