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BWW Review: THE LAST SCHWARTZ in New England Premiere at Gloucester Stage
by Nancy Grossman - July 12, 2016 Let's hope that THE LAST SCHWARTZ is not the last we'll see of the combined works of Deborah Zoe Laufer and Paula Plum. Following the success of the pairing of playwright and director in last summer's hilarious hit OUT OF STERNO, Gloucester Stage Company reunites the talented tandem for a pleasure r...
A.N.O.N. Productions to Present HeForShe-Inspired HAMLET, 11/12-17
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2015 Is equality a state of mind or state of affairs? Can gender ever be freed from the masculine/feminine paradigm? The patriarchal state may seem a thing of the past but what if the struggle for power and survival make it our future. Inspired by the 'HeForShe' Campaign, a first of its kind, which ackno...
BWW Review: Crown City Theatre Revives THE FANTASTICKS
by Don Grigware - April 25, 2016 The longest running musical in the world The Fantasticks is always at its best when produced and performed with simplicity. When I first saw it in New York in the 60s, it was performed in a cabaret space against a brick wall, with the suspension of a paper moon above. You can't get much simpler than...
BWW Previews: KINGS OF KOBE Pop-up, Now in NYC
by Marina Kennedy - May 20, 2015 You can now enjoy the all-American hot dog at the Kings of Kobe Pop-up at 8th Avenue and 18th Street, the location of the Pounds and Ounces NYC Pub....
Matthew Lillard to Make NYC Directing Debut with Animus Theatre's COLLECTED SHORTS This Spring
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2015 Animus Theatre Company is pleased to announce Collected Shorts by Tennessee Williams (The Long Goodbye, Moony's Kid Don't Cry, The Pink Bedroom, and Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen) as their 2014-2015 Workshop Production and final production of the season. Marking the New York theatre dir...
Photo Flash: First Look at THE HAMMER TRINITY at The House Theatre of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2015 The House Theatre of Chicago presents its multi-play fantasy epic, The Hammer Trinity, in its entirety with all-day marathon performances, including the world premiere of the all-new final chapter Part Three: The Excelsior King and revised versions of Part One: The Iron Stag King and Part Two: The C...
East West Players Presents POLITICS IN PLAY, a Bold New Pre-Election Play Reading Series
by Liz Cearns - September 30, 2016 East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theatre of color in the country and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, is proud to present Politics in Play, a series of staged play readings tackling the nation's current state of affairs, as part of...
BWW Feature: Louisville Orchestra 2016-17 Season
by Keith Waits - April 25, 2016 Louisville Orchestra Announces 2016-17 Season And Teddy Abrams Is An Unstoppable Force...
THE DEATH LAW is Released
by Christina Mancuso - January 20, 2016 Congress passes a law stating that those over 70 who are incapable of caring for themselves are to be euthanized. Jake, a journalist, investigates the effects of this new law, while Julia, a veteran congressional staffer, is determined to fight the law and save her parents who, under the 'death law,...
Season Debut of NBC's THE VOICE Grabs Show's HIghest Monday 18-49 Rating
by Caryn Robbins - September 22, 2015 The season premiere of “The Voice” (3.5/11 in 18-49, 12.1 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET)...
CBS Has Top 10 Shows with 7-Day DVR Lift in Adults 18-49
by Tyler Peterson - January 07, 2015 CBS had all of the top 10 programs in Live + 7-day DVR lift among adults 18-49 and nine of the top 10 programs among viewers, according to Nielsen live plus 7-day ratings for the week ending Dec. 21....
BWW Review: Forever Entertaining FANTISTICKS Receives a Sterling Production at Pasadena Playhouse
by Don Grigware - September 13, 2016 The longest running musical in the world The Fantasticks is always at its best when produced and performed with simplicity. When I first saw it in New York in the 60s, it was performed in a cabaret space against a brick wall, with the suspension of a paper moon above. You can't get much simpler than...
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of 'MASTER HAROLD'… AND THE BOYS at Aurora Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016 Aurora Theatre Company closes its 24th season with Athol Fugard's (Blood Knot, My Children! My Africa!) modern classic 'MASTER HAROLD'... and the boys. Former San Jose Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Timothy Near makes her Aurora directing debut with 'MASTER HAROLD'... and the boys, featuring L....
NBC Sweeps 6 of 6 Monday Half-Hours Among Big 4 in Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - November 24, 2015 NBC ranks #1 for Monday night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and nearly all other key demographics, with “The Voice” and “Blindspot” leading six of six half-hours among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in 18-49....
Matthew Lillard Makes NYC Directing Debut with Animus Theatre's COLLECTED SHORTS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2015 Animus Theatre Company is pleased to announce Collected Shorts by Tennessee Williams (The Long Goodbye, Moony's Kid Don't Cry, The Pink Bedroom, and Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen) as their 2014-2015 Workshop Production and final production of the season. Marking the New York theatre dir...
Matthew Lillard to Make NYC Directing Debut with Animus Theatre's COLLECTED SHORTS This Spring
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2015 Animus Theatre Company is pleased to announce Collected Shorts by Tennessee Williams (The Long Goodbye, Moony's Kid Don't Cry, The Pink Bedroom, and Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen) as their 2014-2015 Workshop Production and final production of the season. Marking the New York theatre dir...
Tony Winner Alan Cumming Speaks Out Against Mississippi 'Religious Freedom' Bill
by Caryn Robbins - April 13, 2016 Tony Award winning actor Alan Cumming spoke to Page Six of the New York Post about his strong opposition to Mississippi's 'Religious Freedom' bill...
BWW Review: Banks Brothers Let It Rip in THE COUSIN CLEOTHA WAR
by Guest Blogger: Gary Laird - October 03, 2016 Hide your children; it's going to be a bumpy night....
OUTSIDE MULLINGAR Comes to Saint Michael's Playhouse, 7/15-25
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2015 Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin today announced the opening of the area premiere of John Patrick Shanley's new Irish comedy Outside Mullingar, which had its world premiere on Broadway last year. ...
Update: NBC Cancels CONSTANTINE, STATE OF AFFAIRS, MARRY ME & ABOUT A BOY
by Tyler Peterson - May 08, 2015 According to Variety, NBC has cancelled its two freshman dramas STATE OF AFFAIRS, starring Katherine Heigl, and CONSTANTINE, based on the DC Comics character....
Andrea Kramer and Alton Harris Release BREAKING THROUGH BIAS
by Christina Mancuso - May 17, 2016 Bibliomotion is thrilled to announce the launch of BREAKING THROUGH BIAS: Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work by Andrea S. Kramer & Alton B. Harris (May 17, 2016)....
OUTSIDE MULLINGAR Comes to Saint Michael's Playhouse Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2015 Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin recently announced the area premiere of John Patrick Shanley's new Irish comedy Outside Mullingar, which had its world premiere on Broadway last year....
Katherine Heigl Signs on for Second Iteration of CBS Drama Pilot DOUBT
by Tyler Peterson - August 24, 2015 Katherine Heigl officially has her next small screen gig lined up....
NBC's PARKS AND REC Grows Week-to-Week in Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2015 NBC has averaged a 1.2 rating, 4 share in adults 18-49 and 4.8 million viewers overall for the week of Feb. 16-22, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research....
New Play About Voter Suppression Comes to D.C.
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 07, 2015 It was announced today that the acclaimed not for profit theatre company, Cause Celebre, Ltd. and the National Action Network, a not for profit civil rights organization founded by the Reverend Al Sharpton are presenting WHEN TRUTH IS NOT ENOUGH, a compelling new play about voter suppression.... |