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BWW Reviews: The St. Louis Actors' Studio Hilarious and Moving Production of TALKING HEADS

TALKING HEADS started Life as a series of BBC television monologues before it became a play (actually a couple of them), and if you're expecting a rather static work you'll be pleasantly surprised by these compelling, poignant, and sometimes hilarious vignettes. Author Alan Bennett (as both writer and performer he was a member of the famous Beyond the Fringe revue, which included the late Peter Cook and his partner in crime, Dudley Moore) has put together a fascinating career that includes stage plays, screenplays, novels and radio plays, and this particular collection showcases his ability to craft intriguing and engaging situations and characters. The St. Louis Actors' Studio's current production is distinguished by a wonderful cast and fine direction, making it a must-see presentation. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/25- Leslie Uggams

Happy Birthday Leslie Uggams! Uggams starred in Hallelujah, Baby!, which premiered on Broadway in 1967, and won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a musical. She appeared on Broadway in the revue Blues in the Night in 1982 and in the musical revue of the works of Jerry Herman, Jerry's Girls in 1985. Later Broadway roles include Muzzy in Thoroughly Modern Millie (2003 - 2004) and Ethel Thayer in On Golden Pond at the Kennedy Center in 2004 and on Broadway at the Cort Theatre in 2005. In 2001 she appeared in the August Wilson play King Hedley II, receiving a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Even the Heat Can't Stop the Powerhouse That is RENT at the Hudson Theatre

The old adage that the show must go on was put to the test at Hudson Theatre during the opening night performance of Jonathan Larson's musical RENT presented by the 2Cents Theatre Group. Not only did the air conditioning go out, the sound equipment was on the blink! Even so, the produciton still packs a punch. (more...)

ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT: Did the Bluths Survive the Mortgage Crisis?

The subprime mortgage crisis pushed almost 4 million homes into foreclosure, according to Forbes, and the housing market is only now seeing signs of slow improvement. It was about the first rumblings of trouble in the housing market that Arrested Development and America's favorite dysfunctional real estate-industry family, the Bluths, faded from viewers' sights. (more...)

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Season 3 of MTV'S TEEN WOLF

MTV released today the clipr from its hit scripted series 'Teen Wolf' which will premiere the first half of its supersized 24-episode third season on Monday, June 3 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check it out below! (more...)

VIDEO: New TURBO Trailer Inspired by INDY 500

A new trailer for Dreamworks Animation upcoming animated comedy TURBO, from Twentieth Century Fox has just been released. The film, featruing the voices of Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Ken Jeong, Maya Rudolph, Ben Schwartz, Snoop Lion and Samuel L. Jackson is heading to theaters in 3D, 2D and Imax 3D on July 17. Get a first look below! (more...)

VIDEO: New Chilling Trailer for THE ACT OF KILLING Documentary

Draft House Films has just released the first trailer for its chilling and inventive documentary, THE ACTO F KILLING. Check it out below. (more...)

TBN to Kick Off 40th Anniversary Celebration with Special Programming, 5/28

May 28th marks the 40th Anniversary of Trinity Broadcasting Network, and America's most-watched faith-and-family network has an extra special two-night guest lineup for its signature ministry and talk show, “Praise the Lord,” to kick off the celebration of this amazing 40-year milestone. (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Judith Light on Being Back at the Tonys Party for the Third Straight Year!

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Judith Light, a nominee for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for The Assembled Parties. Check out what she had to say below! (more...)

MASTER CLASS to Open Shakespeare & Company's 36th Season Tonight

Artistic Director Tony Simotes and Shakespeare & Company are pleased to present celebrated playwright Terrance McNally's powerful Master Class,officially kicking off its 36th Performance Season. This riveting production directed by Daniel Gidron stars Elliot Norton and IRNE award-winning actress Annette Miller as Maria Callas. Master Class runs from May 24th through August 18th in S&Co.'s Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre. (more...)

The Brick Theatre to Present GAME PLAY 2013, 7/5-28

The Brick is pleased to announce the fifth annual Game Play festival, taking place July 2013 in Brooklyn, New York. This year's festival will once again feature cutting-edge works that lie at the intersection of video gaming and performance. (more...)

VIDEO: Behind-the-Scenes of San Francisco Playhouse's ABIGAIL'S PARTY, 5/21-7/6

San Francisco Playhouse (Bill English, Artistic Director and Susi Damilano, Producing Director) continues its Tenth Season, now in their new venue at 450 Post Street, with a revival of Mike Leigh's acclaimed play, Abigail's Party, directed by Amy Glazer. Check out a behind-the-scenes look below! (more...)

Perth Theatre Co. to Stage World Premiere of Lachlan Philpott New Play ALIENATION, 6/28-7/31

ALIENATION is a brand new contemporary theatre production from Perth Theatre Company, co- produced with Sydney-based Q Theatre Company which will be performed in the Studio Underground, State Theatre Centre of WA from 28 June to 13 July, followed by the Q Theatre Company season from 13 - 27 July, 2013. (more...)

Penny Seats Theatre Company to Present LITTLE ME, 7/11-27

Now in its third year of operation, Ann Arbor's Penny Seats Theatre Company is set to produce its trademark summer show at the West Park Band Shell, 215 Chapin Street in Ann Arbor for three weekends from July 11 through July 27. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Riverside Studios' THE GREAT GATSBY

Michael Lindall is the face of London's latest Jay Gatsby as Ruby in the Dust's acclaimed stage version of the American literature classic The Great Gatsby returns to the London stage the very same week as Baz Luhrmann's Gatsby Hollywood movie opens in the UK. Check out a first look at the production below! (more...)

Nude Bea Arthur Painting Update: Jimmy Kimmel Bought It

As BWW previously reported, an anonymous bidder at a Christie's auction on May 15 paid $1.9 million for a nude painting of Bea Arthur from 1991. Turns out that 'someone' was Jimmy Kimmel. (more...)

Scoop: HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS (FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE) on ABC - Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Get all the scoop on HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS (FOR THE REST OF YOUR Life), airing on ABC on Wednesday, June 5, 2013! (more...)

Scoop: HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS (FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE) on ABC - Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Get all the scoop on HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS (FOR THE REST OF YOUR Life), airing on ABC on Wednesday, June 12, 2013! (more...)

Sound Theatre Company to Present an Evening of Plays by Sherry Narens, 6/16

Sound Theatre Company will present LISTENINGS: TWO PLAYS OF MYTH AND HEALING, a reading of two works by award-winning playwright Sherry Narens, onSunday, June 16th at 7:00pm in the Center Theatre at the Armory. LISTENINGS is presented as part of MAKING WAVES, an experimental theatre program of Sound Theatre Company, and is free and open to the public. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look - Uncanny Theatre Company's CROSSDRESSERS AND CRIMINALS

This June, audiences can join in on a twisted group therapy session and hear confessions of three characters on the fringe of society. Presented by Uncanny Theatre Company, Crossdressers and Criminals: 3 Ways to Lose Yourself, a dark and often funny collection of solo pieces, will be presented at the 23rd edition of the St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival from June 13-23. Check out a first look at the cast below! (more...)

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