PIG ON WHEELS', Chris P. Bacon, Pens Children's Booksby BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013Chris P. Bacon, the pig in a wheelchair who quickly became a YouTube sensation in early 2013 with over 1.2 million views, is setting out to teach children about compassion, acceptance, and loving your imperfections. Chris P. Bacon was rescued by his veterinarian Dr. Len Lucero after a young woman reluctantly dropped him off to be euthanized because of a congenital defect that affects his rear legs. Dr. Lucero gave Chris a second chance at life and with two wheels strapped to the rear of his body, he is now a perfectly healthy and happy piggie on-the-go. (more...)
Robert Ginsberg's Novel Shows Impact of Domestic Violence in DON'T BEG FOR MERCY!by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013In his provocative work of fiction “Don't Beg For Mercy!” (published by Trafford Publishing), author Robert Ginsberg brings attention to the epidemic of violence against women in three thrilling short stories. (more...)
Tony Bennett, Pat Benatar, & More to Perform at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo this Augustby BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians' Four Winds Casinos are pleased to announce upcoming performances at Four Winds New Buffalo's Silver Creek Event Center by Lynyrd Skynyrd on Saturday, August 3; Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo on Thursday, August 8; and Tony Bennett on Friday, August 23. Tickets for these concerts can be purchased beginning on Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m. Eastern, exclusively through Ticketmaster's Web site, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling at (800)745-3000. Ticket prices start at $61 for Lynyrd Skynyrd; $30 for Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo; and $61 for Tony Bennett. (more...)
Quotables from NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON, Week of 5/13by TV News Desk - May 21, 2013Below, check out quotables from NBC's 'LATE NIGHT WITH Jimmy Fallon' for the week of MAY 13 - MAY 17: (more...)
THE PURGE Motion Picture Soundtrack Set for 6/4 Releaseby Movies News Desk - May 21, 2013Back Lot Music will release the soundtrack for The Purge, Universal Pictures' upcoming speculative thriller starring Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey, on June 4, 2013, it was announced today. The Purge Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features new music by Nathan Whitehead. The film opens across the country on June 7, 2013. (more...)
Theatre In The Park Announces 2013-2014 Seasonby BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013 Simply The Best - this is what Theatre In The Park is calling the 2013-2014 Season as three of their most popular and requested shows, a world premiere, and a new "Second Series" makes its way on the stage all leading up to the 40th Anniversary of A Christmas Carol in December, 2014. (more...)
The Gift Theatre Opens MINE, 6/13by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013New mother Mari has a devoted husband, a reassuring midwife and a mom who can't wait to babysit. But she can't shake the feeling that there's something strange about her newborn daughter. Chicago's The Gift Theatre Company births a world of new motherhood, where doubt and certainty blur, in the Chicago premiere of Laura Marks' thrilling, haunting and terrifying Mine, directed byMarti Lyons. Mine makes its Chicago Premiere June 13 - August 11 at The Gift Theatre, 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave (at Lawrence) in Chicago. Press opening is Monday, June 17. (more...)
THE SEAFARER and LAY ME DOWN SOFTLY Set for Seanachai Theatre's 2013-14 Seasonby BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013Seanachai Theatre Company has announced its 2013-2014 season -- again at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago. Details below! (more...)
Scoop: DATELINE on NBC - Friday, May 24, 2013by TV Scoop - May 20, 2013Get all the scoop on DATELINE, airing on NBC on Friday, May 24, 2013! (more...)
Katie Finneran and Darren Goldstein Host Page 73 Productions' 15th Anniversary Benefit, 5/22by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013Two-time Tony Award-winner Katie Finneran (most recently on Broadway in "Annie") and husband Darren Goldstein ("Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson") are set to host the 15th Anniversary Benefit for the Off-Broadway theatre company Page 73 Productions onWednesday, May 22nd 2013 at City Winery (155 Varick Street) in Manhattan. The evening's festivities begin at 7:00pm and will include dinner, cocktails (including specialty cocktail "The Caroline McGraw" in honor of the 2013 P73 Playwriting Fellow) and the annual New Play Bake Off. Longtime Page 73 supporters Carson and Joseph Gleberman will be honored at this year's benefit. (more...)
Cast of BABY DADY to Host Live Premiere Night Tweet-Off, 5/29by TV News Desk - May 20, 2013 "Baby Daddy" cast members Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Derek Theler, Tahj Mowry, Melissa Peterman and Chelsea Kane will participate in a live chat via Twitter during the East Coast feed of the series' second season premiere on ABC Family, Wednesday May 29th, 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT. In the "Baby Daddy" Premiere Night Tweet-Off, moderated by special guest Greg Grunberg, who will guest star this season as 'Ray,' Ben and Danny's father, the cast will compete for new Twitter followers. The actor who scores the most new followers within the half-hour period wins, and the losers will be subjected to a hilarious to-be-determined humiliation. (more...)
BWW Reviews: FOOL FOR LOVE Will Grab You From the Beginning and Leave You Begging for Moreby Shari Barrett - May 20, 2013FOOL FOR LOVE by Sam Shepard is about romantic obsession, although that may be redundant: Romance IS obsessive. It is feisty, muscular, sexually charged, and often based in fantasy, creating a dream lover where no such person exists. (more...)
Penumbra Theatre Announces 2013-2014 Seasonby BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013Penumbra Theatre has announced 15 events offered within the 2013-2014 Season. The season marks the 37th year for Penumbra and it will celebrate the staging of plays and the introduction of new events to deepen and enrich the theatre experience. New events include Let's Talk Theatre hosted by Sarah Bellamy, the Claude Edison Purdy Individual Artist Festival, and ALOUD: A Festival of New Work by Third Year Summer Institute Students. (more...)
I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF Returns to York Theatre Company, Beginning 5/28by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013By popular demand, York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director) has announced the return engagement of the new musical I'm a Stranger Here Myself, written and performed by Mark Nadler, with Franca Vercelloni on accordion, Jessica Tyler Wright on vioin and directed by David Schweizer. (more...)
R&B Superstar Jaheim Returns With a New Albumby Richard Best - May 18, 2013After a long hiatus, R&B super crooner, Jaheim is back by popular demand with a new album, aptly entitled, 'Appreciation Day,' scheduled to hit stores this fall. (more...)
BWW Reviews: Power of SANTA'S STORY Diluted by Sentimentality and Nostalgiaby David Fick - May 18, 2013The experience of SANTA'S STORY as a theatrical performance is thought-provoking, not only in regard to its subject matter but also as an exercise in theatre-making. While the story clearly deals with meaningful issues and ideas, the production handles them in all too pedestrian a fashion. (more...)
Michael Johnson and HodroWorx Offer Improvements in Linear Speed Machinesby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013Four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson is no Stranger to an athlete's need and desire to continuously become stronger and faster. He also knows a thing or two about the importance of training wisely to avoid sprains, strains and more serious injuries along the way. That's why HydroWorx and Michael Johnson Performance have teamed up to offer a free webinar that illustrates the best practices for improving linear speed mechanics using aquatic techniques on an underwater treadmill. (more...)
Midtown International Theatre Festival Announces 2013 Seasonby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF)'s fourteenth season will include a slate of full-length plays and musicals, as well as Short Subjects. The Festival will run from July 15 to August 4, 2013, at the June Havoc Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 1st floor; the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 1st floor; the Main Stage Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 4th floor; and the Jewel Box Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 4th floor. Tickets are $15 for short plays and $18 for longer plays. Tickets are available at www.midtownfestival.org. The Festival also offers various group discounts and package passes, good for full-length and short plays. (more...)
Steppenwolf's NEXT UP 2013 Begins 5/28by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013Performances begin in just five weeks for the third annual Next Up, continuing Steppenwolf Theatre Company's commitment to Chicago's next generation of theater artists. Next Up features three productions presented in rotating repertory, in collaboration with Northwestern University's MFA programs in Direction and Design. Next Up 2013 showcases the work of graduates of those programs with casts of professional Chicago actors-including nine alumni of the School at Steppenwolf: Fat Pig by Neil LaBute, directed by David Prete; The Drunken City by Adam Bock, directed by Johnny Michael DiResta; and The Internationalist by Anne Washburn, directed by Erin Murray. (more...)
Nikki Graham and Benedict Garett Join Lloyd Daniels in UP4AMEET? UK Tourby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013Big Brother's NIKKI GRAHAME and BENEDICT GARRETT join X Factor heartthrob LLOYD DANIELS in hit naked comedy 'Up4aMeet?' (more...)
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