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They put on a costume to save lives and entertain a nation. They fought villains, rescued the innocent and became role models to viewers of every age. The superheroes of television lived so vividly in the public

fortyfivedownstairs Announces Upcoming Events And Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 10, 2011

Since 2002 fortyfivedownstairs, a not-for-profit organisation, has offered an evocative urban space and a personalised service to an eclectic mix of artists for theatre, visual arts, forum, music and dance ....


Eddie Redmayne to Lead Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Film?
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 29, 2012

On the heels of the recent Marvel purchase by Disney, the franchise has hired James Gunn to direct its upcoming superhero film, Guardians of the Galaxy, and has reportedly started the casting search for the half-alien protagonist, Peter Quill....


Starz and Encore Announce Labor Day Line-Up
by Caryn Robbins - August 14, 2012

This Labor Day holiday, STARZ and ENCORE will bid adieu to summer by offering a day filled with action and laughs. Beginning on Monday, September 3rd at 10am ET/PT, science-fiction enthusiasts can catch the entire season of STARZ Original series 'Torchwood: Miracle Day' on STARZ IN BLACK....


Mobtown Theater's CAPTAIN FREEDOM Ends Run 11/19
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2011

Only two weekends remain for the run of CAPTAIN FREEDOM at Mobtown Theater. ...


New Interactive Website Launched for Marriott Theatre's HERO
by Mark Valdez - May 01, 2012

Noreen Heron & Associates have announced the launch of a new aspect of Marriott Theatre's upcoming production of the contemporary new musical, HERO. An interactive website has been created, live today at www.heromusical.com (Designed by Charles Riffenburg of Grab Bag Comics), for audiences to gathe...


VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for Kevin Smith's ALTER EGOS
by - October 16, 2012

Kevin Smith is currently raising funds in order to to distribute his all-new indie version of the super-hero genre, ALTER EGOS. Check out the first official trailer for the flick below!...


The Academy Presents SCIENCE OF SUPERHEROES Tonight, 8/15
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2012

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will answer these questions and more in SCIENCE OF SUPERHEROES tonight, August 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills....


Stations Lost Plays The Boiler 10/20-11/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 19, 2011

Tony and Stan took a journey to find the dark heart of America. Stan went to Cleveland. Tony took a detour...to Istanbul. This is their story....


GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Set for August 2014 Release
by Tyler Peterson - January 14, 2013

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY has officially received an August 1, 2014 theatrical release date, Disney announced today....


VIDEO: First Look - Red Band Trailer for KICK ASS 2
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2013

Universal Pictures has released the Red Band trailer for KICK ASS 2. The film, written and directed by Jeff Wadlow, is heading to theaters on August 16. Get a first look below!...


Official Synopsis Released for Universal's KICK-ASS 2
by Caryn Robbins - October 17, 2012

The official synopsis for KICK-ASS 2 from Universal Studios has been released. Check it out below...


Nuyorican Poets Cafe Presents WHAM! WHAM! KABOOM!, A BOYlesque Supershow, 6/29
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2012

Mod Carousel is a multidisciplinary BOYlesque collective featuring the talents of The Luminous Pariah, Paris Original and Trojan Original. "Wham! Bam! KaBOOM!" is a comedic, engaging, hour and thirty minutes of: innovative striptease, song, unique concept, camp, fun group and solo choreography, and ...


STAGE TUBE: ARCHER's Jon Benjamin & Charles Soule Guest Star on COMIC BOOK CLUB LIVE
by Stage Tube - May 23, 2012

Jon Benjamin (Archer) and Charles Soule (Image Comics's 27) guest star on Comic Book Club Live, a live web show dedicated to comics. On today's episode, May 23, Benjamin talks about the voice acting process on Archer, and his love for Marvel Comics' Namor The Sub-Mariner....


RISK IS THIS…THE CUTTING BALL NEW EXPERIMENTAL PLAYS FESTIVAL Will Run 1/11-2/9
by Kelsey Denette - December 11, 2012

Cutting Ball Theater continues its 14th season with the adventurous RISK IS THIS…THE CUTTING BALL NEW EXPERIMENTAL PLAYS FESTIVAL, one of the only play festivals in America solely dedicated to experimental works for the stage. Pushing the boundaries of what theater can be, this year's festival featu...


THE ADVENTURES OF A COMIC BOOK ARTIST Plays York Little Theatre, Now thru 9/30
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2012

York Little Theatre kicks off its 80th Anniversary Season with an action-packed, family-friendly, musical spoof of the comic book genre. The Adventures of a Comic Book Artist runs tonight, September 21 - 30 and features singing superheroes and dancing villains....


JUSTICE LEAGUE Preparing for Summer 2015 Launch
by Tyler Peterson - October 18, 2012

Warner Brothers has officially won the rights to to bring together the entire DC Comics band of superheroes on the big screen. Until yesterday, they were involved in a heated, and long-running legal battle over the rights to Superman. ...


Liev Schreiber to Host PBS Comic Book Docu-Series HISTORY OF SUPERHEORES
by Caryn Robbins - July 16, 2013

TVGuide.com reports exclusively that Liev Schreiber is set to host a new PBS special HISTORY OF SUPERHEROES....


Bruno Wu Announces Joint Venture With Arad Productions on Superhero Franchise
by Caryn Robbins - December 11, 2012

Seven Stars Entertainment, led by Chairman Bruno Wu, will form a joint venture with prolific producer Avi Arad (The Amazing Spider Man, Iron Man) and his company Arad Productions, to develop superhero franchise properties which encompass live-action tent pole feature films, animated television serie...


Video: First Look - Trailer for ALL SUPERHEROES MUST DIE
by Claire Hannum - November 28, 2012

A new trailer has been released for ALL SUPERHEROES MUST DIE. Check it out!...


TV: First Look at THE ADVENTURES OF A COMIC BOOK ARTIST - Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV - September 21, 2012

York Little Theatre kicks off its 80th Anniversary Season with an action-packed, family-friendly, musical spoof of the comic book genre. The Adventures of a Comic Book Artist runs tonight, September 21 - 30 and features singing superheroes and dancing villains. BroadwayWorld has a preview of the sh...


NOW PLAYING: Theater Company of Lafayette presents COMIC CON con COMEDY - thru 8/18
by Michael Mulhern - August 11, 2012

An action-packed theater adventure of 14 original sketch comedy plays, providing a hilarious take on superheroes, fan conventions, comic books, and the people who love them. ...


OrangeMite Studios to Present THE ADVENTURES OF THE MYSTERIOUS TIGERMAN, 8/3-12
by Kelsey Denette - July 06, 2012

Join OrangeMite Studios this summer for the organization's fifth original musical, "The Adventures of the Mysterious Tigerman". Written by William Wolfgang and Jesse Rupp (the minds who brought you "Heavy Lies the Crown" and "Starcross'd"), this show 'combines Rupp's knack for song writing with Wolf...


Plays & Players Presents THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY: A THEATRICAL RESPONSE, 11/7-18
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012

It's hard to shock theatergoers these days unless you bring in politics. Plays & Players opens its new season with The American Presidency: A Theatrical Response, a play festival of, by and for the 2012 presidential election. Combining elements of commentary, critique, parody and direct response, Th...


Superheroes Who Are Super Presents THOR! May 14
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2011

Superheroes Who Are Super!: Journey Into Mystery #83, 'Introducing... The Mighty Thor!' and Journey Into Mystery Annual #1, 'When Titans Clash!'...


Nuyorican Poets Cafe Presents WHAM! WHAM! KABOOM!, A BOYlesque Supershow, 6/29
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2012

Mod Carousel is a multidisciplinary BOYlesque collective featuring the talents of The Luminous Pariah, Paris Original and Trojan Original. "Wham! Bam! KaBOOM!" is a comedic, engaging, hour and thirty minutes of: innovative striptease, song, unique concept, camp, fun group and solo choreography, and ...






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