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Two British filmmakers, Bernard MacMahon and Allison McGourty, and American Producer Duke Erikson have pieced together this extraordinary story set in the late 1920s when record companies toured America with a recording machine and for the first time captured the raw expression of an emerging culture. It democratized music and gave a voice to the poorest in the nation. The filmmakers follow the machine's trail across the United States to rediscover the families whose music was recorded by it, music that would lead to the development of blues, country, gospel, Hawaiian, Cajun and folk music

Seasons Announced for Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre, Featuring SLAVE PLAY Photo Seasons Announced for Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre, Featuring SLAVE PLAY West Coast Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2021

Center Theatre Group has announced the upcoming seasons for the Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre and we've got the full schedules, how to get tickets & more....


MOBY DICK Caps Chicago Opera Theater's 2018/19 Season Photo MOBY DICK Caps Chicago Opera Theater's 2018/19 Season
by Julie Musbach - March 15, 2019

Chicago Opera Theater (COT) caps its 2018/2019 season with the Chicago premiere of "Moby-Dick," an epic adaptation of Herman Melville's 1851 classic "Moby-Dick; or, The Whale" at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance (205 E. Randolph Street) Thursday, April 25 and Sunday, April 28. The production i...


Ensemble Theatre Announces Its 39th Consecutive Season Photo Ensemble Theatre Announces Its 39th Consecutive Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2018

ENSEMBLE THEATRE prepares to open its 39th consecutive Season! THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT. Our entire 2018- 2019 Season will take place in the heart of Coventry Village on the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Campus !!!...


Michael Balogun, Hadley Fraser, and Nigel Lindsay Will Lead the West End Return of TH Photo Michael Balogun, Hadley Fraser, and Nigel Lindsay Will Lead the West End Return of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Stephi Wild - November 14, 2022

The Lehman Trilogy is headed back to the West End in January 2023, and the production has found its stars! The play will be led by Michael Malogun, Hadley Fraser, and Nigel Lindsay....


Kevin McNally, Phyllis Logan, Rex Obano and More Announced as Judges for Inaugural CA Photo Kevin McNally, Phyllis Logan, Rex Obano and More Announced as Judges for Inaugural CAPSULE THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 17, 2020

Sarah Berger - actress, director and founder of The So & So Arts Club - has launched a brand new and innovative playwriting festival, in collaboration with LIVR - the world's first virtual reality content platform dedicated to theatre....


Theatre Y Presents THE GHOUL EXHIBITION, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017

Theatre Y is pleased to announce the Chicago premiere of Hector Alvarez's one-man American epic about gun violence THE GHOUL EXHIBITION, directed by Melissa Lorraine. THE GHOUL EXHIBITION will play on February 2, 9, 16, 23 at 9pm at the Prop Theater, 3502-04 N. Elston Avenue Chicago, IL 60618, as pa...


Merrimack Repertory Theatre Presents WOODY SEZ in June Photo Merrimack Repertory Theatre Presents WOODY SEZ in June
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2022

Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) will present Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie – a joyous, toe-tapping, and inspirational celebration of the ultimate American folk singer (“This Land Is Your Land,” “Bound for Glory”) – from June 8 to 26, according to Artistic Director Courtney Sale an...


The Americans Release New Single 'Born With A Broken Heart' Photo The Americans Release New Single 'Born With A Broken Heart'
by Michael Major - April 06, 2022

The Americans turn up the heat on their instantly infectious new single, “Born With A Broken Heart.” The Americans are composed of Patrick Ferris (vocals/guitar), Jake Faulkner (bassist) and Zac Sokolow (guitarist). Listen to the new single now!...


Center Theatre Group's New Season Will Launch in August 2021 with OKLAHOMA! and A CHR Photo Center Theatre Group's New Season Will Launch in August 2021 with OKLAHOMA! and A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Nicole Rosky - November 17, 2020

Artistic Director Michael Ritchie announced Center Theatre Group’s 54th season at the Ahmanson Theatre will begin in August 24, 2021, four months later than it was formerly scheduled. The season features the previously announced “The Lehman Trilogy,” “The Prom,” “Hadestown” and “Dear Evan Hansen” pl...


LOVE IS BLONDE Starts Fundraiser To Finance Industry Reading In Spring 2019 Photo LOVE IS BLONDE Starts Fundraiser To Finance Industry Reading In Spring 2019
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2018

LOVE IS BLONDE is launching its 'Taking Marilyn's Untold Truth to Broadway' fundraiser Thursday, October 18th on www.womenyoushouldfund.com....


THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Opened This Weekend at The Ahmanson Photo THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Opened This Weekend at The Ahmanson
by Stephi Wild - March 07, 2022

Written by Stefano Massini, adapted by Olivier Award-nominated Ben Power and directed by multiple Olivier Award, Academy Award and Tony Award winner Sam Mendes, “The Lehman Trilogy,” comes to Los Angeles direct from a celebrated run on Broadway and follows sold-out runs at London's National Theatre,...


Adam Godley, Ben Miles And Simon Russell Beale Cast In THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Photo Adam Godley, Ben Miles And Simon Russell Beale Cast In THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2018

Adam Godley, Ben Miles and Simon Russell Beale are today announced as taking the roles of the Lehman brothers in Stefano Massini's The Lehman Trilogy, adapted by Ben Power and directed by Sam Mendes, in a co-production with Neal Street Productions. Further cast and creatives to be announced....


AN OCTOROON and More Join National Theatre's 2018 Lineup of Shows, Tours, Premieres a Photo AN OCTOROON and More Join National Theatre's 2018 Lineup of Shows, Tours, Premieres and More
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2017

Find out what coming to National Theatre!...


Captain Beefheart, Lost Bayou Ramblers and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub Photo Captain Beefheart, Lost Bayou Ramblers and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2017

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances, September 20 - October 1, 2017. Scroll down for details!...


Seasons Announced for Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre, Featuring SLAVE PLAY Photo Seasons Announced for Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre, Featuring SLAVE PLAY West Coast Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2021

Center Theatre Group has announced the upcoming seasons for the Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre and we've got the full schedules, how to get tickets & more....


Photos: First Look at THE LEHMAN TRILOGY as it Returns to London Photo Photos: First Look at THE LEHMAN TRILOGY as it Returns to London
by Stephi Wild - January 26, 2023

The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy has returned to London. Check out all new photos of the cast here!...


Center Theatre Group's New Season Will Launch in August 2021 with OKLAHOMA! and A CHR Photo Center Theatre Group's New Season Will Launch in August 2021 with OKLAHOMA! and A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Nicole Rosky - November 17, 2020

Artistic Director Michael Ritchie announced Center Theatre Group’s 54th season at the Ahmanson Theatre will begin in August 24, 2021, four months later than it was formerly scheduled. The season features the previously announced “The Lehman Trilogy,” “The Prom,” “Hadestown” and “Dear Evan Hansen” pl...


Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre Presents THE ORPHANS' CYCLE Photo Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre Presents THE ORPHANS' CYCLE
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2018

Rarely produced in its entirety, the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre (MET) will present all three plays in Horton Foote's epic The Orphans' Cycle beginning October 27 and running in repertory through November 18, 2018. This massive production utilizes 30 veteran performers from across the Metro KC are...


Lost Bayou Ramblers' Album Nominated for Best Regional Roots Music Album Grammy Photo Lost Bayou Ramblers' Album Nominated for Best Regional Roots Music Album Grammy
by Tori Hartshorn - December 06, 2017

Lost Bayou Ramblers' Album Nominated for Best Regional Roots Music Album Grammy...


Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the National Theatre's THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Photo Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the National Theatre's THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Julie Musbach - June 25, 2018

On a cold September morning in 1844, a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside. Dreaming of a new life in the new world, he is soon joined by his two brothers and an American epic begins. 163 years later the firm they establish, Lehman Brothers, spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy a...


“442”: New Mobile Story from Stela is Released
by Christina Mancuso - March 13, 2017

Stela LLC, providers of outstanding visual content native to mobile devices, today announced a new premium series '442', available exclusively on the Stela Unlimited app. Based on historical events, '442' tells the harrowing story of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the most decorated unit of its s...


National Theatre Announces Lineup For First Half of 2019 Photo National Theatre Announces Lineup For First Half of 2019
by Stephi Wild - January 18, 2019

The National Theatre has announced its upcoming lineup for the first half of 2019....


Photo Flash: First Look at THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Photo Photo Flash: First Look at THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Julie Musbach - July 11, 2018

On a cold September morning in 1844, a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside. Dreaming of a new life in the new world, he is soon joined by his two brothers and an American epic begins. 163 years later the firm they establish, Lehman Brothers, spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy a...


Theatre Y Presents THE GHOUL EXHIBITION, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, Today
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017

Theatre Y is pleased to announce the Chicago premiere of Hector Alvarez's one-man American epic about gun violence THE GHOUL EXHIBITION, directed by Melissa Lorraine. THE GHOUL EXHIBITION will play on February 2, 9, 16, 23 at 9pm at the Prop Theater, 3502-04 N. Elston Avenue Chicago, IL 60618, as pa...


The American Epic Sessions Nabs Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Musical Direction
by Caryn Robbins - July 14, 2017

The American Epic Sessions, directed by Bernard MacMahon, has been nominated for a Primetime EMMY® for Outstanding Musical Direction. The highly acclaimed musical/documentary features Nas, Jack White, Elton John, Alabama Shakes, Steve Martin, Taj Mahal and many other legendary artists recording live...






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