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The two-night scripted miniseries HOUDINI follows the epic tales of Harry Houdini as he emerges as America

THE IMPOSSIBLE MAN Houdini Musical In Development Photo THE IMPOSSIBLE MAN Houdini Musical In Development
by Stephi Wild - August 21, 2019

Producer Karl Sydow (The Last Ship, Dance of Death, Red Joan) and Director Federico Bellone (Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins in Milan, new production of Dirty Dancing and upcoming revival of Sugar both in the West End) announce the development of a brand new musical, The Impossible Man,...


The First Industry Reading of THE BROTHERS HOUDINI Musical Comes to the Consulate Gen Photo The First Industry Reading of THE BROTHERS HOUDINI Musical Comes to the Consulate General of Hungary in New York
by Stephi Wild - December 11, 2018

Balint Varga (composer/book writer) Lia Tamborra (Lyrics / add. book) and Nicole Hughes (add book/ dramaturge) present THE BROTHERS HOUDINI musical at the Consulate General of Hungary in New York....


Contra Costa Civic Theatre Presents RAGTIME This Summer! Photo Contra Costa Civic Theatre Presents RAGTIME This Summer!
by A.A. Cristi - May 08, 2018

Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) today announced the cast for its season finale, Ragtime, directed by CCCT Artistic Director Marilyn Langbehn, with music direction by Tania Johnson and choreography by Allison Paraiso. Ragtime, with a Tony award-winning book and score by Terrence McNally, Stephen Fl...


VIDEO: Get a First Look at Clips From RAGTIME at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center Photo VIDEO: Get a First Look at Clips From RAGTIME at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2018

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center presents an all new production of the Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime, live on stage for six performances only, June 15 through June 24 on the Main Stage Theater. Get a first look at the production in the clips below!...


Little Radical Theatrics Announces Cast of RAGTIME Photo Little Radical Theatrics Announces Cast of RAGTIME
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2018

In an effort to truly live up to its name, Little Radical Theatrics will be bringing to Westchester a wildly theatrical, moving, and innovative retelling of one of musical theater's most celebrated contemporary classics, RAGTIME. Set in turn-of-the-20th-century New York, a trifecta of inspiring tale...


Science Channel to Premiere HOUDINI'S LAST SECRETS Photo Science Channel to Premiere HOUDINI'S LAST SECRETS
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 19, 2018

Magicians, past and present, marvel at the death-defying performances of the legendary Harry Houdini. His breathtaking escapes and astonishing illusions have never been equaled, or fully understood. With the help of skilled engineers, accomplished illusionists, and a member of his own bloodline, a n...


VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Cast of RAGTIME At Serenbe Playhouse Photo VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Cast of RAGTIME At Serenbe Playhouse
by Alan Henry - May 16, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Serenbe Playhouse's RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL. The Tony Award-winning musical based on E.L. Doctorow's acclaimed novel of the same name is a picture of this nation's hopes and pains as we entered the twentieth century. Check out the video below!...


Cynthia Von Buhler's Immersive THE GIRL WHO HANDCUFFED HOUDINI To Premiere Off-Broadw Photo Cynthia Von Buhler's Immersive THE GIRL WHO HANDCUFFED HOUDINI To Premiere Off-Broadway
by Julie Musbach - August 17, 2018

New York audiences will be transported back to 1926 to experience a world of mysterious speakeasies, backstage intrigue, and hotel room affairs as they unravel the untimely death of legendary illusionist Harry Houdini in The Girl Who Handcuffed Harry Houdini, the new immersive theatrical production ...


BWW Review: A REGULAR LITTLE HOUDINI is a Captivating One-Man Show Photo BWW Review: A REGULAR LITTLE HOUDINI is a Captivating One-Man Show
by Marina Kennedy - December 18, 2017

A unique and captivating one-man show is now onstage at 59E59 Theaters. 'A Regular Little Houdini' is written and performed by Daniel Llewelyn-Williams, directed by Joshua Richards, with composition by Meg Cox. It combines splendid storytelling and illusion with real historical events....


Eagle Theatre Presents RAGTIME Photo Eagle Theatre Presents RAGTIME
by Stephi Wild - January 25, 2019

Eagle Theatre will open their biggest blockbuster to date on January 25th, featuring the largest company and creative team ever assembled at the regional theatre....


VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer For Arden Theatre Company's RAGTIME Photo VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer For Arden Theatre Company's RAGTIME
by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2019

Old City, Philadelphia opens their 2019-20 season with the winner of the 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, RAGTIME. Written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Once on This Island, Seussical and Lucky Stiff), noted playwright Terre...


MR. SWALLOW: HOUDINI to be Released on Soho Theatre On Demand Photo MR. SWALLOW: HOUDINI to be Released on Soho Theatre On Demand
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 17, 2020

Nick Mohammed, The Pleasance, Soho Theatre and United Agents have announced the digital release of Mr. Swallow: Houdini - freeing from the shackles of 2017 the Mr. Swallow-anointed, first-ever entirely true auto-biopic of legendary magician Harry Houdini....


The Great Dubini, Announces May Solo Show At The Slipper Room Photo The Great Dubini, Announces May Solo Show At The Slipper Room
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2019

Stand-up magician Greg Dubin, a.k.a The Great Dubini, will be presenting a limited run of feature length shows at the world famous Slipper Room, the variety theatre in Manhattan's Lower East Side....


BWW Review: RAGTIME at The Mac-Haydn Theatre Offers a Poignant and Highly Relevant Re Photo BWW Review: RAGTIME at The Mac-Haydn Theatre Offers a Poignant and Highly Relevant Reminder That America's Greatness Was Forged In A Melting Pot.
by Marc Savitt - July 29, 2019

The Tony Award winning book by Terrance McNally and score by Stephen Flahrety and Lynn Ahrens, focus on events taking place over a century ago, but RAGTIME's content and messages remain highly relevant, and important, particularly given the current socio-political climate....


Countdown to Barks: Sutton Foster, Ariana DeBose, Max von Essen & More Show Off Their Photo Countdown to Barks: Sutton Foster, Ariana DeBose, Max von Essen & More Show Off Their Pets in Tails of Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - July 11, 2018

After a long week of treading the boards, what better way for performers to unwind than with the affection of a furry friend? To get ready for the big weekend, we're flashing back through our own series, Tails of Broadway, in which photographer Jessica Fallon Gordon captures priceless moments betwee...


Tony Award-Winning Musical RAGTIME Opens June 15 at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cent Photo Tony Award-Winning Musical RAGTIME Opens June 15 at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center
by Julie Musbach - May 15, 2018

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center will present an all new production of the Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime, live on stage for six performances only, June 15 through June 24 on the Main Stage Theater....


LOVE NEVER DIES and THE ILLUSIONISTS On Sale August 3rd Photo LOVE NEVER DIES and THE ILLUSIONISTS On Sale August 3rd
by Julie Musbach - July 23, 2018

Tickets for LOVE NEVER DIES and THE ILLUSIONISTSTM at the Fabulous Fox Theatre will go on sale Friday, August 3 at 10 a.m. online at MetroTix.com, by phone at 314-534-1111 and in person at the Fox Theatre Box office. Ticket prices for LOVE NEVER DIES start at $30; ticket prices for THE ILLUSIONISTST...


THE LAST ACT OF HARRY HOUDINI Comes to the Cockpit Photo THE LAST ACT OF HARRY HOUDINI Comes to the Cockpit
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2019

The man who brought us Mr Blobby now seeks redemption by bringing his own, highly acclaimed one man show The Last Act of Harry Houdini to London. Harry Houdini confronted death on a daily basis a?" and his own death, on October 31st, as foretold by the very mediums and mystics he spent his life debu...


Due To Popular Demand, Arden Theatre Company's RAGTIME Announces Extension Photo Due To Popular Demand, Arden Theatre Company's RAGTIME Announces Extension
by Stephi Wild - September 26, 2019

Arden Theatre Company in Old City, Philadelphia opened their 2019-20 season with the winner of the 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, RAGTIME. The production, which has been featured on 6ABC, FOX29, Philadelphia Inquirer, Metro, 106.1FM, and more, has announced that it is exte...


RAGTIME Opens Arden Theatre Company's 2019-20 Season Photo RAGTIME Opens Arden Theatre Company's 2019-20 Season
by Julie Musbach - July 31, 2019

Arden Theatre Company in Old City, Philadelphia opens their 2019-20 season with the winner of the 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, RAGTIME....


The Magic Parlour Celebrates National Magic Week Photo The Magic Parlour Celebrates National Magic Week
by Julie Musbach - October 02, 2018

Chicago's top magician and mentalist, Dennis Watkins, will perform his original adaptation of magic's most intriguing spiritual mystery, The Spirit Cabinet, and more in a one-night-only event at The Palmer House on Friday, October 26 to celebrate National Magic Week....


Mike Edel Releases Music Video For 'Houdini' Photo Mike Edel Releases Music Video For 'Houdini'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 30, 2019

Seattle, WA and British Columbia-based musician Mike Edel is pleased to present the official music video for “Houdini,” the soaring single lifted from the seasoned songwriter's latest studio album, THRESHOLDS. Using the central theme from THRESHOLDS to produce a narrative about overcoming personal f...


Collegiate Theatrics: Belmont University's BOBBY HOGAN Photo Collegiate Theatrics: Belmont University's BOBBY HOGAN
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 13, 2018

It's been a typically hectic semester for Belmont University senior Bobby Hogan: he completed his run as Davey in Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre's production of Newsies, started rehearsal on his next show, began preparations for his own senior show next semester and continued as a varsity cheerleader...


Sacred Fools' THE VALUE OF MOSCOW Makes World Premiere on Friday Photo Sacred Fools' THE VALUE OF MOSCOW Makes World Premiere on Friday
by Julie Musbach - November 05, 2018

'There's no place like home... to make you wanna kill somebody." Season 22 at the Sacred Fools Theater Company continues with the world premiere comedy The Value of Moscow by Amy Dellagiarino and directed by Carrie Keranen. The show opens Friday, November 9 at 8:00 pm and runs through Saturday, Dece...


THE DETROIT MUSICAL Returns to Planet Ant Theater Photo THE DETROIT MUSICAL Returns to Planet Ant Theater
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2020

The Detroit Musical, Planet Ant's hilarious interpretation of Detroit's history, has received a grant from Michigan Humanities for a limited run of six performances, opening on Friday, March 13 (313 Day). In conjunction with the March 13 opening night performance, Planet Ant will host a 313 Day part...






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