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BILINGUAL SMART for Toddlers Helps Build Fluency Through Bilingual Games

Bestselling authors put the powerful interaction between parents and their young children to work in 15-minute Spanish and English bilingual immersion games for toddlers. Nationally known language development experts and moms, Ana Lomba and Karen Nemeth, heard from many families who wanted their children to learn a new language, and they put their expertise together to create the Bilingual SmartŠ series for toddlers. Just released in April, Mi Habitacion/My Room: 12 Bilingual Smart Games to Learn Spanish in Your Child's Room, the first e-book in their series, provides the information parents need to support language development and go beyond memorizing colors and numbers. Language fluency develops best when exploring ideas in real life and having fun together. Brain and development research shows that a child's future success is directly connected to how parents speak to him and how much they engage with him during the first five years of life. (more...)

Susanna Salk Discusses the Latest Book at Westport's 'Books Worth Talking About' Today

Susanna Salk, author of A Privileged Life: Celebrating WASP Style, will speak at 'Books Worth Talking About,' tonight, May 7, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Lucille Lortel White Barn Center at Westport Country Playhouse. David Smith, of Cablevision, will moderate. The literary salon will be followed by an 8 p.m. performance of the A. R. Gurney's The Dining Room, a witty and heartfelt observation of life among White Anglo-Saxon Protestants, directed by Mark Lamos, Westport Country Playhouse artistic director. (more...)

Bob Brown Releases THE RIDE OF MY LIFE

Pancreatic cancer survivor, author and inspirational speaker Bob Brown has announced the release of his first book, "The Ride of My Life," a memoir of his cancer journey that has been praised as an informative and entertaining book offering an inspiring account of Bob's own personal challenge with cancer. It has become the go-to-book for those newly diagnosed patients and their families, as well as others who may be facing different obstacles with a need to be inspired and continue the battle, no matter what they are facing. (more...)

Rogue Machine to Stage DYING CITY, 5/18-7/8

Rogue Machine presents Los Angeles Premiere of DYING CITY by Christopher Shinn, opening May 18, 2013 with reception to follow. The production runs 5pm Saturdays, 7pm Sundays, and 8pm Mondays through July 8, 2013, with Memorial weekend performances on May 23rd at 8pm and Sunday, May 26th at 7pm (No performance on June 24th). (more...)

100 Shades of Green Presents THE FOURTH MESSENGER World Premiere, 2/6-3/10

100 Shades of Green presents the world premiere of The Fourth Messenger, a brand new musical by celebrated local playwright Tanya Shaffer and popular singer/songwriter Vienna Teng. What if the Buddha were a woman? What if she were alive today? How would the world view her life and teachings differently? Loosely inspired by the life of the historical Buddha, the captivating new musical imagines a modern-day "awakened one" named Mama Sid. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look - Roseanne Guest Stars on THE OFFICE, 4/11

On THE OFFICE's upcoming episode, titled 'Stairmageddon,' Stairmaggedon' strikes The Office when the elevator goes out and everyone is forced to take the stairs. Dwight (Rainn Wilson) forces Stanley (Leslie David Baker) to do an important sales call. Pam (Jenna Fischer) and Jim (John Krasinski) find comfort in Talking With Nellie (Catherine Tate) and Toby (Paul Lieberstein) about marital troubles. Meanwhile, Angela (Angela Kinsey) stands by her man. Ed Helms, Phyllis Smith, Brian Baumgartner, Oscar Nunez, Kate Flannery, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, Ellie Kemper, Clark Dukeand Jake Lacy also star. (more...)

BWW Interview - Nicki Minaj: 'I've Been Spectacular' on AMERICAN IDOL

Singer/rapper and wig aficionado, Nicki Minaj, shocked many when she chose to join the judge's panel for the latest season of Fox's AMERICAN IDOL.The new IDOL judge recently chatted with reporters on how she's adjusting to her role on Fox's hit singing competition show, who she thinks may take the title this time around, and more! (more...)

Scoop: THE OFFICE on NBC - Thursday, April 11, 2013

Get all the scoop on THE OFFICE, airing on NBC on Thursday, April 11, 2013! (more...)

Olney Theatre Center Announces NNPN Rolling World Premiere, THE KING & I and More

Olney Theatre Center announces two programming changes to the 75th Anniversary Season. This fall, Olney Theatre Center will kick off the National New Play Network (NNPN) Rolling World Premiere of Steven Dietz's Rancho Mirage. Following Rancho Mirage will be the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic The King and I. (more...)

BWW Reviews: World Premiere of OKAY BETTER BEST is Captivating, Sobering, and Funny

Last night, Cone Man Running Productions presented the World Premiere performance of Michael Weems surprisingly sobering comedy OKAY BETTER BEST at Obsidian Art Space. This brand new play investigates the power of bar bets, friendships, relationships, and the devastating affects of misplaced bitter revenge on people we don't know. (more...)

MODERN TERRORISM, H2O, HEARTLESS, and More Set for CATF's 2013 Season, 7/5-28

The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) at Shepherd University has announced the five-play repertory for its 23rd season of producing and developing new American theater. The four-week festival, consisting of 94 performances and other programming, will be held July 5 - 28 on the Shepherd University campus in Shepherdstown, WV. (more...)

Review - Lucky Guy

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BWW Interviews: Marty Regan and Kenny Fries Talk HGO's THE MEMORY STONE

Shortly after many children all over Houston had hunted lawns for eggs and other treats that the mythical Easter Bunny delivered this past Sunday, I had a delightful conversation with composer Marty Regan and librettist Kenny Fries for Houston Grand Opera (HGO)'s 50th World Premiere, THE MEMORY STONE. We discussed the new opera, looking into its creation, meaning, and cultural significance. As we talked about THE MEMORY STONE, it became abundantly clear that this particular opera is most deserving of being HGO's magical 50th World Premiere and that it will be one that audiences should not miss. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Landry Gideon Talks THE SHOW MUST GO ON, His Texas UIL One Act Play Documentary

All across the state of Texas, high school theatre students are gearing up for the annual UIL One Act Play State Championship competition, annually held at the University of Texas in Austin. Just as these students are indefatigably preparing, so is Landry Gideon and his documentary film crew. They have been tirelessly documenting the Texas One Act Play process. Despite the hectic and crazy schedule, Landry Gideon took some time to talk to me about THE SHOW MUST GO ON, his One Act Play documentary, and being a filmmaker. (more...)

Sports America Attends Crescent Ski Council Spring Convention in Myrtle Beach, 4/25

Sports America is looking forward to begin the planning of group ski packages for the clubs of the Crescent Ski Council at their annual spring convention April 25-28, 2013 at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They will also be announcing the details of their council ski trips planned for the 2013/2014 ski season. (more...)

Susanna Salk to Discuss Latest Book at Westport's 'Books Worth Talking About' 5/07

Susanna Salk, author of "A Privileged Life: Celebrating WASP Style," will speak at "Books Worth Talking About," on Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Lucille Lortel White Barn Center at Westport Country Playhouse. David Smith, of Cablevision, will moderate. (more...)

BWW Interviews: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET'S Kelly Lamont

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET features the music of legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. The four came together for one night only at Sun Records in Memphis, TN on December 4, 1956, and the show gives audiences an inside look on what could be considered the greatest "jam session" of all time. Audiences can expect to hear popular hits such as 'Blue Suede Shoes,' 'Hound Dog,' and 'I Walk the Line' along with 'Great Balls of Fire,' 'Fever,' and 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On.' Below, Kelly Lamont, who plays Elvis' girlfriend Dyanne, speaks in depth about the story, the characters, the music, and her experiences with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Cheryl Allison About Stage, TV & New Film

New York actress Cheryl Allison has done Broadway National Tours, Regional Theater, television and film. She talks to BWW about her latest project, the powerful film 'Illness'. (more...)

Scoop: THE OFFICE on NBC - Today, April 11, 2013

Get all the scoop on THE OFFICE, airing on NBC today, April 11, 2013! (more...)

Stanley Tucci, Anne Heche Sign On for Action Thriller HEAT

Deadline reports that Stanley Tucci and Anne Heche have joined the cast of the action thriller HEAT, based on the novel by William Goldman. The actors will join Jason Statham, Cedric the Entertainer, Hope Davis and Milo Ventimiglia, Sophia Vergara, Michael Angarano, and Dominik Garcia-Lorido. (more...)

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