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'Gold Rush' Returns for a Second Season on 10/28 on Discovery Channel

In Discovery Channel's hit series GOLD RUSH, a group of down-on-their-luck men, in the face of an economic meltdown, risk everything to strike it rich mining for gold in Alaska. Inspired by his father Jack, Todd Hoffman leads the miners - now with one season under their belts - to finish what they started and get to the bottom of the glory hole at Porcupine Creek and find gold. (more...)

Discovery to Air GOLD RUSH One-Hour Special, 'The Long Road,' 10/19

GOLD RUSH's recap, 'The Long Road' is set to air Friday, October 19th at 8PM E/P on Discovery in prepartion for the season 3 premiere on Oct. 26. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Despite Stellar Cast, Touring Production of MIRACLE ON 34th STREET Needs a Miracle

Greeting audiences with a familiar New York City backdrop painting framed in a gorgeous white paneling and seasonal decor, the touring production of "Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical" doesn't offer much beyond its original seasons' greetings. Despite a strong, talented cast, the musical only offers a hodge-podge of mostly unmemorable songs that try too hard to recreate composer Meredith Wilson's most famous scores. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Kris Kringle and Director Visit MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

Northern California will get a double dose of the celebration this year, as the Gallo Center for the Arts hosts the touring production of a musical based on the classic film "Miracle on 34th Street," which follows a family as its cinical Christmas beliefs are challenged by the appearance of the real Santa Clause. BroadwayWorld sat down with the Broadway-style shows' Kris Kringle, Fred Mackaman, and the production's director, John Tsayfoyannis. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Maryland Ensemble Theatre's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) continues its fifteeenth anniversary season this December with a festive new take on a holiday classic with, It's A Wonderful LIfe: A Live Radio Play. Get a first look at the production in the photos below! (more...)

Maryland Ensemble Theatre Opens IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, 12/9

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) continues its fifteeenth anniversary season this December with a festive new take on a holiday classic with, It's A Wonderful LIfe: A Live Radio Play. This award-winning adaptation brings Bedford Falls to life by way of an on stage 1940s radio broadcast, and you're invited to be a member of the live studio audience! Since its premier in 1996 playwright Joe Landry's It's A Wonderful LIfe: A Live Radio Play has been produced hundreds of times across the US and been heralded as, 'One of the best holiday shows around.' (Chicago Sun-Times). The story, true to Frank Capra's 1946 film classic starring James Stewart and Donna Reed, is told by six actors performing dozen of characters and all the foley sound effects in traditional old-fashioned radio style. (more...)

Mother Lode River Center to Host National Get Outdoors Day with GO DAY, 6/9

Mother Lode River Center's GO Day celebrates America's Great Outdoors and encourages kids and their families to spend time outdoors, exploring the natural world and enjoying various outdoor recreation activities. GO Day unifies public and private-sector interests in efforts to influence the American lifestyles, especially among youth, in ways that maximize the physical, mental and other benefits derived from activities in the Great Outdoors. (more...)

Sierra Repertory Theatre Sets Fundraiser for 7/22

Save the date Sunday, July 22 for a special Sierra Rep celebration at the Columbia home of Carleton and Patty Penwell. (more...)

Sierra Repertory Theatre Sets Fundraiser for Tonight, 7/22

Join us tonight, July 22 for a special Sierra Rep celebration at the Columbia home of Carleton and Patty Penwell. (more...)

The Midtown Men Announce 2012-13 Tour Dates

Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer are taking the Midtown Men on the road once more, bringing to life their favorite 'Sixties Hits' from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown, The Four Seasons and more. (more...)

5th Fertile Ground Festival Lineup Announced, 1/24-2/3

The Portland-grown Fertile Ground City-Wide Festival of New Work offers a multitude of artistic endeavors from Portland artists at different points in development and in variety of genres like theatre, musical theatre, dance, multidisciplinary arts and visual art. FG13 brings dozens upon dozens of new artistic works from Portland's teeming jungle of artists into the light to thrive on stages, and in nooks and crannies all over Portland from Thursday, January 24 to Sunday, February 3, 2013. (more...)

Discovery's BERING SEA GOLD Season Two Premieres Tonight

From Thom Beers' Original Productions, creators of the Emmy Award-winning DEADLIEST CATCH, the second season of BERING SEA GOLD premieres tonight, January 4 at 10 PM E/P on Discovery Channel. (more...)

5th Fertile Ground Festival Kicks Off, Now thru 2/3

The Portland-grown Fertile Ground City-Wide Festival of New Work offers a multitude of artistic endeavors from Portland artists at different points in development and in variety of genres like theatre, musical theatre, dance, multidisciplinary arts and visual art. FG13 brings dozens upon dozens of new artistic works from Portland's teeming jungle of artists into the light to thrive on stages, and in nooks and crannies all over Portland from today, January 24 to Sunday, February 3, 2013. (more...)

Discovery to Close Out GOLD RUSH Season 3 with 2-Hour Live Special, 2/22

The Mother Lode - the origin of something valuable or in great abundance - has evaded the GOLD RUSH gold miners for three seasons. Todd Hoffman, Jack Hoffman, Dave Turin, Parker Schnabel, Fred Hurt and Jim Thurber are among the miners who have battled against equipment breakdowns, infighting and Mother Nature's wicked ways at every turn in the pursuit of a golden pay day that had become an improbable dream. Until now. One GOLD RUSH crew finally strikes it rich as Discovery's current #1 series ends its third season with its first-ever live event, GOLD RUSH LIVE on Friday, Feb. 22 at 8PM ET/PT. (more...)

GOLD RUSH LIVE Breaks Discovery Channel's Friday Night Ratings Record

With over 10 million people watching,* GOLD RUSH LIVE was the #1 series in ALL OF TELEVISION among Men 25-54/18-49 delivery on Friday, February 22, beating all cable programs and broadcast series on networks that included ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC (no exclusions). The two-hour season finale made ranked #1 in ALL OF TELEVISION in Men 25-54 and Men 18-49 (no exclusions) for six consecutive weeks. Discovery was also the #1 cable network Friday evening among P/M/W25-54, P/M/W18-49 and broke records making 2/22/13 the highest-rated Friday prime-time evening in network history. (more...)

5th Fertile Ground Festival Lineup Announced, 1/24-2/3

The Portland-grown Fertile Ground City-Wide Festival of New Work offers a multitude of artistic endeavors from Portland artists at different points in development and in variety of genres like theatre, musical theatre, dance, multidisciplinary arts and visual art. FG13 brings dozens upon dozens of new artistic works from Portland's teeming jungle of artists into the light to thrive on stages, and in nooks and crannies all over Portland from Thursday, January 24 to Today, February 3, 2013. (more...)

Discovery's BERING SEA GOLD Season Two to Premiere 1/4

From Thom Beers' Original Productions, creators of the Emmy Award-winning DEADLIEST CATCH, the second season of BERING SEA GOLD premieres Friday, January 4 at 10 PM E/P on Discovery Channel. (more...)

Hallmark Channel to Present Original Special KITTEN BOWL in 2014

On Sunday, February 2, 2014 (12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. ET/PT), Hallmark Channel opens its stadium doors to the greatest feline showdown in cable television history, KITTEN BOWL, a three-hour Hallmark Channel Original Special featuring the world's most adorable - and adoptable - kittens in the Mother Lode of cat agility competition. (more...)

Discovery Unveils 2012-2013 Programming Slate

Taking audiences into unknown worlds, providing unprecedented access and igniting curiosity with a range of extraordinary people and places, Discovery Channel announced its 2012-2013 Upfront slate highlighted by landmark history event specials, epic natural history programming, bold new series and hit returning favorites. (more...)

Photo Flash: Sierra Rep Honors Women of Mother Lode at CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES Opening Night

Inspired by its latest musical comedy, Sierra Repertory Theatre honored the women of the Mother Lode with free tickets to opening night of Church Basement Ladies. Each participating church nominated one woman to receive two free tickets to the show, which plays at the Fallon House Theatre in Columbia through May 19. Scroll down for photos of the attendees! (more...)

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