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Parade Productions to Present THE LAST SCHWARTZ, Jan 2014

Parade Productions will present Deborah Zoe Laufer's The Last Schwartz from January 31st through February 23rd at the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center's Studio Theatre. The play received unanimously glowing reviews when it debuted at Florida Stage in 2002. (more...)

BWW Reviews: IN THE HEIGHTS at Toby's - Energetic But Inaudible

In The Heights is not standard Maryland dinner theater fare, concerning, as it does, the residents of a largely Dominican and Puerto Rican barrio at the northern end (and highest part) of Manhattan. The lyrics are often in Spanish, often delivered in rap monologue, and largely assume a kind of cultural literacy not common among Maryland dinner theater patrons: knowing, for instance, what it means for someone to say she comes from La Vibora or from Vega Alta (things I had to look up after the fact) or what kind of comestible a mamey might be (ditto), or what it means to yell 'Wepa!' (ditto again). This is probably a good thing; all of us should constantly be looking to broaden our horizons, especially in our theatergoing. At the same time, as much help as possible should be extended to make the proceedings as comprehensible as possible for us Anglo newbies. And sadly, barring a half-page insert of explanation in the program, that kind of help was in scant evidence in Toby's new production. (more...)

Film Society of Lincoln Center and IFC Center Collaborate for THE 2013 HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH FILM FESTIVAL

The Human Rights Watch Film Festival returns to New York screens from June 13 to 23 with a program of 20 challenging and provocative films from across the globe that call for justice and social change. Now in its 24th edition, the festival will once again be presented at the Film Society of Lincoln Center and this year adds downtown screenings at the IFC Center. (more...)

VIDEO: Cirque du Soleil's Big Top Goes Up in New York City for TOTEM

In the video below, hear from Rowenna Jeffries, Tour Production Coordinator, and David Millman, Production Manager, of TOTEM from Cirque du Soleil talk about the Cirque du Soleil Big Top Going Up at New York City's Citi Field in Queens! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Cirque du Soleil Installs Blue & Yellow Big Top in NYC

Hear from Rowenna Jeffries, Tour Production Coordinator, and David Millman, Production Manager, of TOTEM from Cirque du Soleil talk about the Cirque du Soleil Big Top Going Up at New York City's Citi Field in Queens. (more...)

BWW Interviews: His Name Is Ari Brand

The star of off-Bway's 'My Name Is Asher Lev' talks about his role, his background and his musical sideline. (more...)

Six Skechers Broken Bones Lawsuits Filed on Behalf of Shape-Ups Consumers

Wright & Schulte, LLC, an experienced unsafe consumer products law firm, filed multiple Skechers bone break / fracture lawsuits on behalf of consumers nationwide who have sustained serious bone breaks / fractures allegedly caused by the rocker bottoms of Shape-Ups toning shoes. These cases are part of Skechers MDL 2308, and are being litigated in the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Kentucky, Louisville Division. (more...)

FILTER Unveils Culture Collide 2013 Festival Dates; Tickets Now Available

It's official! FILTER Magazine's fourth annual Culture Collide Festival will return this fall, bringing five days of compelling and distinctive music and more to Los Angeles. Running October 9-13, Culture Collide 2013 is slated to also feature the second annual Culture Collide Creative Summit -a collection of interactive panels and forums speaking to the evolving music and entertainment industries- as well as Comedy Collide showcases and a selection of daily globally-themed happy hours. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Seth Glier and His Music Inspires at SXSW

I was a middle child. My brother's older and autistic; and then my younger sister. So being a middle child I sang to get my parents' attention. I old hop up on the table and sing Ricky Martin 'Shake Your Bonbons.' It was sort of a call out and I loved singing. I wasn't even good. I was just loud. After September 11 was when I started writing songs. I changed for me the direction of what I wanted to do with the songs and the world I wanted them to live in. I was 13. Then I started gigging when I was 14 or 15. I would go and play my set and have to leave immediately because I was under 21. I didn't really start touring full-time until I dropped out of Berklee College of Music that's when I was like, 'Well, I need to do this for real. ' I think one of the things I'm lucky to have is the sheer lack of a back- up plan. So when things weren't working, it wasn't about doing something else to supplement it, it was about making it work. And it's been working so far. (more...)

SMASH's Safran 'Saddened' by Move to Saturdays; Final Episode Written as Series Finale

In an interview with TVline, SMASH showrunner Josh Safran admitted that he was 'saddened' when he heard the news that his NBC musical dramedy would be moved to Saturday nights beginning April 6th. (more...)

DELAWARE YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL Showcases 2012-2013 Finalists Tonight

The Delaware Theatre Company (DTC) has announced the culmination of the 2012-2013 Delaware Young Playwrights Festival (DYPF). This year's festival concludes at DTC this evening, February 25, 2013 with a showcase of scenes and an awards ceremony honoring the playwrights of the six finalist plays and recognizing all 116 of the high school playwrights who participated in this year's DYPF. (more...)

BWW Reviews: CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS at Long Wharf

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, we are our parents, after all. (more...)

DELAWARE YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL Showcases 2012-2013 Finalists, 2/25

The Delaware Theatre Company (DTC) has announced the culmination of the 2012-2013 Delaware Young Playwrights Festival (DYPF). This year's festival concludes at DTC on Monday evening, February 25, 2013 with a showcase of scenes and an awards ceremony honoring the playwrights of the six finalist plays and recognizing all 116 of the high school playwrights who participated in this year's DYPF. (more...)

Eddie Redmayne to Star in BBC's WAR AND PEACE Adaptation?

Yesterday, it was announced that the BBC has started developing a televised adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's classic tome, WAR AND PEACE. As of today, the upcoming six-part series has found its star in LES MISERABLES' Eddie Redmayne, Entertainment Wise has reported. (more...)

ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS Grows Week-to-Week

Gaining viewers and young adults from its first hour to its second hour, despite Going Up against the 2013 NCAA Basketball Championship Game, ABC's Dancing with the Stars grew week to week in Women 18-34 (+6%) to post a best-since premiere number. (more...)

Fit Body Boot Camp Franchise Founder Helps Fitness Trainers

Bedros Keuilian, founder of the Fit Body Boot Camp franchise and believer in the American Dream has so far helped Sam Bakhtiar (also known as 7 figure Sam) of Corona, California, Cabel McElderry of Red Deer, Canada, and Samantha Taylor of Lutz, Florida take their businesses to seven figures. He's now set his sights on helping 7 more business minded personal trainers reach the coveted 7 figure mark as a way of proving that no matter the economic situation, anyone who's willing to work hard, add tremendous value, and follow a proven formula can indeed take their business to massive success. (more...)

InDepth InterView: Jeremy Jordan Talks NY Pops THE WIZARD & I Schwartz Gala, SMASH, LAST FIVE YEARS Film, NEWSIES & More

Last week I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Broadway headliner and SMASH Season Two Breakout star Jeremy Jordan about a wide range of topics, covering the vast majority of his career thus far in anticipation of the upcoming New York Pops Stephen Schwartz concert event, THE WIZARD & I: THE MUSICAL JOURNEY OF STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, on April 12 at Carnegie Hall. So, today, in this all-encompassing conversation, Jordan and I discuss his preparation for the sure-to-be sensational Schwartz event and provides analysis and ideas on the songs he will be performing as well as Schwartz's oeuvre in general. Also, Schwartz reveals a plethora of information about Season Two of NBC's musical drama series SMASH and what we can expect from the series over the next several weeks as the drama heats up and HIT LIST hits the stage. Also, Jordan reveals preliminary information about the forthcoming feature film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's celebrated Off Broadway musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS, co-starring fellow Broadway/Hollywood crossover Anna Kendrick, and he shares some initial impressions of the project, as well as new details about what we can expect from the highly anticipated Richard LaGravenese-directed movie musical that is set to start shooting in June. Additionally, Jordan reflects upon his time playing Tony in WEST SIDE STORY under the direction of Arthur Laurents, in addition to remarking upon roles he would enjoy pursuing in the future, near and far, as well as much, much more! (more...)

ABC's MODERN FAMILY is Week's #1 Scripted Show in Key Demos

During the week of April 8, 2013, ABC's 'Modern Family' was the No. 1 scripted TV show in Adults 18-49. And retaining a strong 86% of its debut with Adults 18-49 in its second week, with greatly improved lead-in retention for ABC out of 'Modern Family, (more...)

BWW Reviews: Relevant and Masterful CABARET at PlayMakers Rep

PlayMakers Repertory Company in Chapel Hill is currently staging a production of Kander and Ebb's 1967 Tony Award-winning best musical Cabaret that is racy, dazzling, and thought-provoking. Starting and ending on two very different trains, and set largely in the Kit Kat Klub nightclub and in a boarding house, Cabaret features many characters of uncertain goals, ambiguous sexuality, and real heart, who are, whether they are willing to admit it or not, facing real danger with the rise of the Nazi Party looming. Though perhaps existing on society's fringe, the show is a real testament to the average German and their inability (or even refusal) to believe that something truly terrible could be brewing in their own nation. Interestingly enough, the story is largely told through the story of a Brit, Sally Bowles (played to perfection by Lisa Brescia), and an American, her lover Cliff Bradshaw (the undeniably charming John Dreher), as they provide a sort of outsider's perspective on how people reacted to the decline of Weimar Germany and the rise of Nazism. Hosted by the club's Emcee, played by Taylor Mac, the show goes from glitzy dance numbers to heartfelt ballads and back again as it navigates through one of the most tenuous times in the history of the Western world. (more...)

Columbia Stages' NEW PLAYS NOW Festival Features SCISSORING, 5/2-5

SCISSORING, a new play by Christina Quintana, will be presented as part of Columbia Stages' NEW PLAYS NOW Festival on Thursday May 2nd at 2:30pm, Saturday May 4th at 8pm, and Sunday May 5th at 2:30pm, at the Studio Theater in the Pershing Square Signature Center located at 480 W 42nd St New York, NY 10036. (more...)

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