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Recording Academy Reacts To Albertina Walker's Passing
by Charlie Piane - October 08, 2010

Albertina Walker died today in Chicago after a battle with emphysema. She was 81 years old. Hailed as the Queen of Gospel, Walker was known for forming the Caravans, the popular gospel act in the '50s that helped launch the careers of artists such as Inez Andrews, Shirley Caesar, James Cleveland, an...


Beau Bridges, Margo Martindale Sign on for MASTERS OF SEX Pilot
by Nicole Rosky - February 29, 2012

Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor Beau Bridges and Emmy Award winner Margo Martindale have joined the SHOWTIME drama pilot MASTERS OF SEX. Bridges will play University Chancellor Barton Scully, William Masters' boss, while Martindale will guest star as Miss Horchow, Masters' very by the book...


DiverseWorks Presents UNIVERSES: AMERIVILLE + IMD!VERSE
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2010

Ameriville follows in the groundbreaking footsteps of Universes' Slanguage, which the New York Times called 'a work of heart and soul that distills the essence of the city.'...


MoMA PS1 Celebrates KRAFTWERK with DJ Harvey, Questlove et al., Sundays thru May 13
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2012

MoMA PS1 celebrates the influence of Kraftwerk with legedary DJ's in the performance dome every Sunday, now through May 13. Greg Wilson, DJ Harvey, Questlove, and DJ Afrika Bambaataa pay tribute to the German Electro-pioneers amidst the special installation Kraftwerk - Retrospective 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...


BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, THE FAB FOLLIES, et. al. Set to Play Athens Theatre
by Max Schwager - January 23, 2012

The Sands Theatre Company will present BAREFOOT IN THE PARK by Neil Simon, THE FAB FOLLIES, and THE JUNGLE BOOK at the Athens Theatre....


Ars Electronica Festival 2010 Closes REPAIR - Ready To Pull The Lifeline 9/11
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2010

Ars Electronica Festival 2010: REPAIR - ready to pull the lifeline runs September 2-11, Linz, Austria...


Pioneers Of Hip Hop III Heads To The Fox Theatre 10/3, Features Salt N Peppa, Slick Rick & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 12, 2009

Pioneers Of Hip Hop III featuring Salt N Pepa, Whodini, Too Short, Slick Rick, Rob Base & DJ Quick are set to perform at the Fox Theatre at 8 p.m. Saturday, October 3....


BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, THE FAB FOLLIES, et. al. Set to Play Athens Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2012

The Sands Theatre Company will present BAREFOOT IN THE PARK by Neil Simon, THE FAB FOLLIES, and THE JUNGLE BOOK at the Athens Theatre....


Pace University Hosts 3 Plays over 3 Days, Kicks Off 3/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 04, 2011

The ASDS's newest storytellers have taken the advice "write what you know" to heart … as each of these three plays are reflective of the creator's ethnic heritage and place of birth. ...


Nexus Gallery Offers 'Brothers In Arms' Exhibition Floor Talk 11/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 17, 2009

Post-World War Two Polish migrant brothers Wladyslaw and Ludwik Dutkiewicz held their first Australian exhibition together in February 1951....


The Oregon Trail: Quest For the West Set For FRGID 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 11, 2011

The Oregon Trail: Quest for the West! is an interactive musical comedy about five brave pioneers as they journey westward to fulfill their manifest destiny. ...


DCA's Incubator Showcase: Striding Lion InterArts Workshop To Take Place On 9/29
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2009

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs Theater?s Incubator Program is designed to support the creation of new work by emerging Chicago theater companies. The evening showcase offers a glimpse at Striding Lions Interarts Workshop?s work in progress, Pioneers, developed during their month-long reside...


DAZE OF SAVE Old-Time Country Music Festival Begins in Iowa Today, 8/27
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2012

The annual old-time acoustic music event is now in it's 37th year and is devoted to bringing alive not only the music of Iowa's settling pioneers, but also the pioneer's survival crafts. This week, today, Aug. 27 through Sept. 2 features ten sound stages and more than 650 performers....


SCR's David Emmes & Martin Benson Awarded Margo Jones Medal
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2008

South Coast Repertory Artistic Directors David Emmes and Martin Benson have been named the recipients of the 2007-08 Margo Jones Medal. The prestigious award honors those who have demonstrated a significant impact, understanding and affirmation of the craft of playwriting, with a lifetime commitmen...


Frigid New York's The Oregon Trail: Quest For the West Opens 2/23
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2011

The Oregon Trail: Quest for the West! is an interactive musical comedy about five brave pioneers as they journey westward to fulfill their manifest destiny. ...


Showtime to Premiere INSIDE COMEDY Series, 1/26
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2012

INSIDE COMEDY, the new comedy documentary series from comedy forces comedian David Steinberg ('Curb Your Enthusiasm') and Steve Carell will premiere on Thursday, January 26th at 11 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME....


AMERICAN IDOL to Honor Dick Clark Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2012

AMERICAN IDOL host Ryan Seacrest has announced on his Twitter account that tonight's show will pay tribute to the late Dick Clark. Posted Seacrest, "we're putting together a tribute for Dick Clark on @AmericanIdol tonight…just talked to @dizzyfeet". (@dizzyfeet is the Twitter handle for Idol executi...


Old West Trio Comes to IT! this Saturday 9/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 23, 2010

Imagination Theater welcomes the Old West Trio which offers their "Granny-nominated, yodelicious, reel western music" this Saturday, September 25 at 8:00 p.m....


Off Broadway Theater, Utah Hosts Auditions For UTAHOMA 4/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 10, 2009

The Off Broadway Theatre announces auditions for 'Utahoma' a musical parody based on Oklahoma. Play written by Eric R. Jensen, Directed by Eric Armstrong and Clarissa Ceran Armstrong This unique and original musical parody explains the pioneers of Utah through fun musical numbers based on Oklahoma...


MoMA PS1 Celebrates KRAFTWERK with DJ Harvey, Questlove et al., Sundays thru May 13
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2012

MoMA PS1 celebrates the influence of Kraftwerk with legedary DJ's in the performance dome every Sunday, now through May 13. Greg Wilson, DJ Harvey, Questlove, and DJ Afrika Bambaataa pay tribute to the German Electro-pioneers amidst the special installation Kraftwerk - Retrospective 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...


Beau Bridges, Margo Martindale Sign on for MASTERS OF SEX Pilot
by Nicole Rosky - February 29, 2012

Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor Beau Bridges and Emmy Award winner Margo Martindale have joined the SHOWTIME drama pilot MASTERS OF SEX. Bridges will play University Chancellor Barton Scully, William Masters' boss, while Martindale will guest star as Miss Horchow, Masters' very by the book...


Michael Sheen, Lizzy Caplan to Lead Showtime's MASTERS OF SEX
by Kelsey Denette - February 02, 2012

Acclaimed actor Michael Sheen and actress Lizzy Caplan have been cast as the leads in the SHOWTIME drama pilot MASTERS OF SEX, where they will portray 1960's human sexuality pioneers William Masters and Virginia Johnson. Directed by Academy Awardnominee John Madden ('Shakespeare in Love'), the pilot...


STAGE TUBE: Ryan Seacrest Pays Homage to Dick Clark
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2012

AMERICAN IDOL host Ryan Seacrest paid tribute to his personal idol, Dick Clark immediately following the end of last night's show....


Little Shop of Horrors Transfers to the West End March 6
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2007

The West End transfer of the Menier Chocolate Factory revival of Little Shop of Horrors begins previews March 6, and will officially open at London's Duke of York's Theatre March 12....


STAGE TUBE: Ryan Seacrest Pays Homage to Dick Clark
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2012

AMERICAN IDOL host Ryan Seacrest paid tribute to his personal idol, Dick Clark immediately following the end of last night's show....






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