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Set amid the sexual revolution and the rise of second-wave feminism, American Woman follows Bonnie, an unconventional mother struggling to raise her two daughters after leaving her husband. She and her two best friends, Kathleen and Diana, each will discover their own brand of independence in a world reluctant to give it.

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Leslie Uggams to Receive Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree from UConn
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2015

Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams will receive an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, Storrs on Saturday, May 9 during the school's 2015 commencement ceremonies....


Lauren Cohan Stars in Chilling Terror 'The Boy'
by Caryn Robbins - March 09, 2016

A young American woman uncovers the menacing nature of the English family she cares for in The Boy, a terrifying thriller debuting on Digital HD on April 26, 2016 and on Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand on May 10, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment....


EDINBURGH 2014 - BWW Reviews: THE SCOTTISH ENLIGHTENMENT PROJECT, Summerhall, August 1 2014
by Amy Hanson - August 02, 2014

The Scottish Enlightenment Project, playing for only three nights at Summerhall, is a performance of a work in progress created by the National Theatre of Scotland and Brooklyn-based the TEAM. A meditation on Scottish national identity, particularly in contrast with that of America, it is centred a...


Whoopi Goldberg to Headline at Ridgefield Playhouse, 10/11
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2014

Star of screen, stage and TV, the incomparable Whoopi Goldberg is coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, October 11, at 8:30 p.m....


Rehearsals Kick Off For Lincoln Center Theater's THE OLDEST BOY
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2014

Rehearsals are currently underway for Lincoln Center Theater's production of of Sarah Ruhl's new play THE OLDEST BOY. The play, directed by Rebecca Taichman, will begin previews Thursday, October 9 and open on Monday, November 3 in the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street)....


Photo Flash: Leslie Uggams Receives Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts at UConn
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015

Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams received an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, Storrs on Saturday, May 9 during the School's 2015 commencement ceremonies. Dr. Uggams then delivered the commencement address to the gr...


A RAISIN IN THE SUN Wins 2014 Tony for Best Revival of a Play
by BWW Special Coverage - June 08, 2014

A RAISIN IN THE SUN has won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. Set on Chicago's South Side, A Raisin in the Sun revolved around the divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee (Denzel Washington), his wife Ruth (Sophie Okonedo), his sist...


NAC Salon to Host The Tennessee Williams Project (Free)
by Tyler Peterson - September 15, 2015

Nettles Artists Collective and East 3rd Productions have joined creative forces to bring The Tennessee Williams Project to the general public. The Tennessee Williams Project aims to engage citizens with the writer's work through free readings which are followed by an engaging and democratic post-rea...


'The Promiscuous Puppeteer' by Author Walter B. Biondi Releases Internationally
by Christina Mancuso - August 15, 2014

'The Promiscuous Puppeteer' - Tate Publishing, LLC, and author Walter B. Biondi announced on August 12, 2014 the national and international release of the bestselling author's newest suspense novel 'The Promiscuous Puppeteer.' Praising reviews have already appeared on noted book review website 'Good...


See Psychological Thriller TORTURE ROOM on Halloween
by Movies News Desk - October 30, 2014

This Halloween season is marked by the re-release of “Torture Room,” a thriller drawn from what is possible in America during the modern age of fear of terrorism, suspicion, and far reaching government powers....


STAGE TUBE: See Dr. Leslie Uggams' Full Speech at UConn's Graduation
by Stage Tube - May 29, 2015

Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams received an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, Storrs on Saturday, May 9 during the School's 2015 commencement ceremonies. Dr. Uggams then delivered the commencement address to the gr...


Kierra Sheard to Launch Clothing Line Eleven60 Website Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2015

On Saturday, June 20, 2015, GRAMMY nominated, Stellar Award-winning recording artist, television star and clothing designer, Kierra Sheard, will launch the website for her new clothing line, Eleven60....


NBC Announces Casting Call for Role of 'Dorothy' in THE WIZ LIVE
by Caryn Robbins - May 28, 2015

NBC is having an open casting call for the lead role of Dorothy in the network's upcoming holiday special “The Wiz Live!,” set for Thursday, Dec. 3....


Dad's Garage to Stage New Sketch Show WOMAN OF THE YEAR
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2016

This February, Dad's Garage will challenge the portrayal of modern women in society during the scripted comedy show "Woman of the Year." Featuring sketches written by the ladies of Dad's Garage, this show twists all sorts of traditional notions of how women are supposed to act, dress, think, and liv...


VIDEO: Misty Copeland Documentary A BALLERINA'S TALE Hits Theaters Today
by TV News Desk - October 14, 2015

Directed by George Nelson and starring Misty Copeland, the film opens in theaters and will be available on VOD October 14th....


Photo Flash: Leslie Uggams Receives Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts at UConn
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015

Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams received an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, Storrs on Saturday, May 9 during the School's 2015 commencement ceremonies. Dr. Uggams then delivered the commencement address to the gr...


Burton Cummings to Play Orleans Showroom. 5/9-10
by Tyler Peterson - April 08, 2015

Renowned musician and songwriter Burton Cummings will return to perform his timeless hits at The Orleans Showroom on May 9 and 10....


TCG Publishes Suzan-Lori Parks' THE BOOK OF GRACE
by Tyler Peterson - March 16, 2016

Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has announced the publication of The Book of Grace by Suzan-Lori Parks. The play premiered at The Public Theater in New York City in the spring of 2010, with subsequent productions in 2011 at the ZACH Theatre in Austin and Company One Theatre in Boston....


Lincoln Center Theater's THE OLDEST BOY, Starring Celia Keenan-Bolger and More, Opens Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2014

Lincoln Center Theater's production of of Sarah Ruhl's new play The Oldest Boy, directed by Rebecca Taichman, opens tonight, November 3 in the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street)....


VIDEO: Watch Official Trailer for Misty Copeland Documentary A BALLERINA'S TALE, Out 10/14
by Caryn Robbins - September 09, 2015

Directed by George Nelson and starring Misty Copeland, the film opens in theaters and will be available on VOD October 14th....


Tony Winner George C. Wolfe to Direct Oprah Winfrey in HBO's THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2016

Emmy® winner and Oscar® nominee Oprah Winfrey (“Selma,” “The Color Purple,” “Lee Daniels' The Butler”) will star in HBO Films' THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS, based on Rebecca Skloot's critically acclaimed, bestselling nonfiction book of the same name....


Burton Cummings to Play The Orleans Showroom, 12/5-6
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2014

Renowned musician and songwriter Burton Cummings will return to perform his timeless hits during Wrangler National Finals Rodeo weekend at The Orleans Showroom....


Burton Cummings to Play The Orleans Showroom, 12/5-6
by Tyler Peterson - October 22, 2014

Renowned musician and songwriter Burton Cummings will return to perform his timeless hits during Wrangler National Finals Rodeo weekend at The Orleans Showroom....


BWW Interviews: AMERICAN WOMAN - Musical By Charlotte Native LaVelle Harris
by Vickie Evans - March 24, 2015

American Woman, written by Charlotte Native, LaVelle Harris explodes on stage with giant Afros, stylish costumes, energetic dancing, and awesome old school singing from the 70s....


Marin Theatre Company Extends THE OLDEST BOY
by Tyler Peterson - September 23, 2015

Marin Theatre Company's 49th Season opener, the West Coast premiere of Sarah Ruhl's The Oldest Boy, is now extending through Sunday October 11th based on popular demand....






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