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BWW Interviews: Class Is in Session with Andrew Benator in Actor's Express SEMINAR

For nearly a decade, Andrew Benator has been one of Atlanta's most versatile actors. Having won a Suzi Award for playing a child-like Lord of the Underworld in Georgia Shakespeare and the Alliance's 'Eurydice', he is known by a wider audience as Dr. Jawfy on Tyler Perry sitcoms 'House of Payne' and 'Meet the Browns.' Since the Atlanta-native moved back home from New York in 2005, he has been a regular part of both the city's expanding stage and screen industries. Benator recently spoke with Broadway World Atlanta about his upcoming show 'Seminar,' which runs May 16th-June 16th at Actor's Express. (more...)

RECAP: Who Deserves to Keep DANCING?

Tonight's semifinal spectacular struck the perfect balance between gimmicks and knock-your-socks-off, wow performances. But at the heart of this heated competition for the mirrorball trophy is a naturally occurring spring of dramatic tension no amount of half-tone montages or hyperbolic metaphors could ever replicate: the hordes of soap-loving middle-aged women who could very well put Ingo through to the final despite his cringeworthy lack of coordination, leaving one of his wildly talented competitors out in the cold. (more...)

The Public's Oskar Eustis Directs Lawrence Wright's Premiere FALLACI at Berkeley Rep, Now thru 4/21

Even as his latest book attracts international attention, Pulitzer Prize-winner Lawrence Wright premieres his new play at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. A reporter renowned for his work with The New Yorker - and the bestselling author behind The Looming Tower and Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief - Wright is also the playwright who penned My Trip to al Qaeda and The Human Scale. Now he debuts a fictional play about the last days of legendary journalist Oriana Fallaci. Don't miss this sizzling new script, which is directed by Oskar Eustis, stars Concetta Tomei and Marjan Neshat, and features an incredible team of designers. The 65th world premiere presented by Berkeley Rep, Fallaci begins previews in the Roda Theatre tonight, March 8, opens March 13, and runs through April 21. (more...)

Attic Theater's THE MNEMONIST OF DUTCHESS COUNTY to Play Theatre Row, 2/8-3/2

The Attic Theater Company will present THE MNEMONIST OF DUTCHESS COUNTY, a new comedy written by Josh Koenigsberg (Herman Kline's Midlife Crisis, Al's Business Cards) and directed by Laura Savia, which will be performed at The Beckett Theatre -Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street, at 9th Avenue) from Friday, February 8th through Today, March 2, 2013. THE MNEMONIST OF DUTCHESS COUNTY will open on Wednesday, February 13. (more...)

Investigation Discovery to Air WIVES WITH KNIVES Marathon on Superbowl Sunday

Reach for your finger foods with caution and change the channel to Investigation Discovery for a primetime marathon of WIVES WITH KNIVES this Superbowl Sunday, February 3, from 6PM to 5AM ET. (more...)

IDOL WATCH: The Charlotte Auditions

Tonight on American Idol, the judges rolled into Charolette, North Carolina in hopes to find the next big talent. The episode kicked off with footage of the long speculated feud between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. As everyone knows however, the show must go on and that it did. (more...)

The Public's Oskar Eustis to Direct Lawrence Wright's Premiere FALLACI at Berkeley Rep, 3/8-4/21

Even as his latest book attracts international attention, Pulitzer Prize-winner Lawrence Wright premieres his new play at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. A reporter renowned for his work with The New Yorker - and the bestselling author behind The Looming Tower and Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief - Wright is also the playwright who penned My Trip to al Qaeda and The Human Scale. Now he debuts a fictional play about the last days of legendary journalist Oriana Fallaci. Don't miss this sizzling new script, which is directed by Oskar Eustis, stars Concetta Tomei and Marjan Neshat, and features an incredible team of designers. The 65th world premiere presented by Berkeley Rep, Fallaci begins previews in the Roda Theatre on March 8, opens March 13, and runs through April 21. (more...)

LEE MARVIN: POINT BLANK Biography of Legendary Actor to be Released in Feb.

Iconic actor Lee Marvin is best known for violent, tough guy roles -- from his chilling villain opposite John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart in John Ford's 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' to the platoon leader in Samuel Fuller's epic 'The Big Red One' -- but little is known of his personal life, his family background and his combat experiences as a Marine in World War II. 'Lee Marvin: Point Blank'(Schaffner Press, February 2013) by veteran Hollywood writer Dwayne Epstein digs beyond the entertainment reporting of earlier books and offers an authoritative, detailed look at Marvin's astonishing career as an actor, and his tremendous impact in modern cinema -- not only as one of the all time great character actors, but also in his pivotal role in shaping the portrayal of violence in film and TV today. (more...)

New Biography LEE MARVIN: POINT BLANK to Hit Bookstores in February

'Lee Marvin: Point Blank' (Schaffner Press, February 2013) by veteran Hollywood writer Dwayne Epstein digs beyond the entertainment reporting of earlier books and offers an authoritative, detailed look at Marvin's astonishing career as an actor, and his tremendous impact in modern cinema (more...)

Attic Theater's THE MNEMONIST OF DUTCHESS COUNTY to Play Theatre Row, Now thru 3/2

The Attic Theater Company will present THE MNEMONIST OF DUTCHESS COUNTY, a new comedy written by Josh Koenigsberg (Herman Kline's Midlife Crisis, Al's Business Cards) and directed by Laura Savia, which will be performed at The Beckett Theatre -Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street, at 9th Avenue) from tonight, February 8th through Saturday, March 2, 2013. THE MNEMONIST OF DUTCHESS COUNTY will open on Wednesday, February 13. (more...)

Daniel Friedman Releases THE GENESIS ONE CODE

In a new ground breaking book, The Genesis One Code, author Daniel Friedmann tackles the creation-evolution debate head on. Informed by both spiritual and scientific research, he offers a long searched for reconciliation between science and religion. (more...)

Investigation Discovery Airs WIVES WITH KNIVES Marathon on Superbowl Sunday

Reach for your finger foods with caution and change the channel to Investigation Discovery for a primetime marathon of WIVES WITH KNIVES this Superbowl Sunday, February 3, from 6PM to 5AM ET. (more...)

Investigation Discovery Presents a Game Day Today Marathon of WIVES WITH KNIVES

Investigation Discovery presents a primetime marathon of WIVES WITH KNIVES this Game Day Today, February 3, from 6PM to 5AM ET. (more...)

BWW Interviews: THE BACHELOR's AshLee Tells All

On last week's episode of ABC's THE BACHELOR, AshLee Frazier, a personal organizer from Houston gave Sean the lowdown on the 'real' Tierra. When Tierra found out, the two women had one of the most-heated arguments in 'Bachelor' history. Frazier recently spoke about her experience with Tierra, her relationship with the other girls and her May/December romance with Sean. (more...)

THE BACHELOR's Tierra Now Engaged?

Yesterday, rumors began circulating that BACHELOR villain 'Tierra' has become engaged to someone she was dating prior to her participation on the ABC reality show. In a phone call with the press this morning, Bachelorette AshLee Frazier, who is still in contention for Sean's heart, commented on the surprising news of Tierra's upcoming nuptials. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Attic Theater's THE MNEMONIST OF DUTCHESS COUNTY

The Attic Theater Company will present THE MNEMONIST OF DUTCHESS COUNTY, a new comedy written by Josh Koenigsberg (Herman Kline's Midlife Crisis, Al's Business Cards) and directed by Laura Savia, which will be performed at The Beckett Theatre -Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street, at 9th Avenue), now through Saturday, March 2, 2013. THE MNEMONIST OF DUTCHESS COUNTY will open tomorrow, February 13. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below! (more...)

Interrobang Theatre Project Announces 2013-14 Season at The Athenaeum Theatre

Following its critically acclaimed third season which included Hot 'N' Throbbing and Speaking In Tongues, Interrobang Theatre Project, under the leadership of Co-Artistic Directors Jeffry Stanton and James Yost, has announced its 2013-14 season. (more...)

Meryl Streep Reacts to Passing of Margaret Thatcher

As BWW reported earlier today, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died at age 87 following a stroke. In a statement released today, actress Meryl Streep commented on the passing of the iconic political figure. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Karen Alvarado, Director of Last Act's THE HAPPY COUPLE

Austin's Last Act Theater Company continues their 2012-2013 Season with THE HAPPY COUPLE by Texan playwright James Venhaus. BroadwayWorld Contributing Editor Jeff Davis recently interviewed the production's director, Karen Alvarado, who shared lots of interesting information about this Austin premiere. (more...)

Transport Group to Present David Greenspan, and Mary Testa and Michael Starobin in Upcoming Concerts

Transport Group, the Drama Desk and OBIE award-winning theatre company, has announced that it will present two, special, one-night-only, dark night performances, featuring Transport Group alumni: David Greenspan on Sunday, April 28, at 7pm, and Mary Testa and Michael Starobin on Sunday, May 5, at 7pm. (more...)

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