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A corrupt politician covers up his daughter Vicky's pregnancy by forcing her to give the baby up for adoption. The newborn is adopted by a loving couple unable to have children, but a year later Vicky, now in college, realizes she was forced into signing the papers and really wants her daughter back. After sneaking into the adoption agency to find out who the adoptive parents are, she takes them to court to fight for custody.

Hugo Weaving Stars in Sydney Theatre Company's THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI Photo Hugo Weaving Stars in Sydney Theatre Company's THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI
by Stephi Wild - March 06, 2018

Hugo Weaving will make his much-anticipated return to the Sydney Theatre Company's stage this March in Bertolt Brecht's 1941 classic The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui. STC Artistic Director Kip Williams directs a cast which also includes Mitchell Butel, Peter Carroll, Anita Hegh, and Ursula Yovich....


The Players at The Barker Playhouse to Open 109th Season with ECLIPSED Photo The Players at The Barker Playhouse to Open 109th Season with ECLIPSED
by Julie Musbach - October 08, 2017

America's Oldest Little Theatre, The Players at The Barker Playhouse, will open their 109th season with ECLIPSED, Patricia Burke Brogan's fact-based drama about penitents confined to one of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries....


Children's Auditions for Lefra Productions's FIELA SE KIND
by David Fick - November 28, 2016

Lefra Productions is gearing up to stage a theatrical adaptation of Dalene Matthee's beloved novel, FIELA SE KIND, in 2017. This will be the company's third production of FIELA SE KIND, which proved to be widely popular with audiences in its first two stagings....


Dance Magic Dance! Musical Adaptation of Jim Henson's LABYRINTH in Development Photo Dance Magic Dance! Musical Adaptation of Jim Henson's LABYRINTH in Development
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2018

Theatre fans, prepare to head back into Jim Henson's Labyrinth. In a recent interview with Forbes, Brian Henson, CEO of the Henson Company, revealed that a stage adaptation of the classic 80's fairy tale is currently in development....


VIDEO: Late Night Hosts Weigh In On OSCAR Nominations & Snubs Photo VIDEO: Late Night Hosts Weigh In On OSCAR Nominations & Snubs
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2018

Nominations for the 90th Annual ACADEMY AWARDS were announced yesterday, including a 21st nod for actress Meryl Streep. Late night hosts were eager to share their thoughts on this year's nominees and more importantly, this year's snubs....


Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Houston to Stage THE GONDOLIERS Photo Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Houston to Stage THE GONDOLIERS
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2017

The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Houston will be hosting a production of the famous work, The Gondoliers, at the Wortham Theater from July 21st-July 23rd....


Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Houston to Stage THE GONDOLIERS
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2017

The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Houston will be hosting a production of the famous work, The Gondoliers, at the Wortham Theater from July 21st-July 23rd....


BWW Review: ArtsWest's HIR Takes Gender/Family Issues to an Absurd Level, and That's Photo BWW Review: ArtsWest's HIR Takes Gender/Family Issues to an Absurd Level, and That's Funny?
by Jay Irwin - March 05, 2018

There seems to be a spate of plays getting a lot of critical acclaim these days that take on societal changes and amp them up to an extreme and absurd level. For example, the recent "Straight White Men" that looked at white male privilege. And now we have the gender conformity examining "Hir" by T...


Book Explains How Liberia Almost Came to Abrupt End Photo Book Explains How Liberia Almost Came to Abrupt End
by Robert Diamond - April 17, 2018

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Review Roundup: Hair-Raising THE HAIRY APE Opens Off-Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Julie Musbach - April 01, 2017

Park Avenue Armory presents a bold staging of Eugene O'Neill's iconic American drama The Hairy Ape, directed by Oliver Award-winner Richard Jones and starring Tony nominee Bobby Cannavale. The show opened last night, March 31st. Let's see what the critics had to say......


BWW Review: SMOKE at DCF LIFEWAY HALL 2, 'Let's Fly One More Time!' Photo BWW Review: SMOKE at DCF LIFEWAY HALL 2, 'Let's Fly One More Time!'
by Jimin Lee - June 02, 2018

'A writer who was ahead of one's time,' 'A misfortunate genius,' are names that are given to one of Korea's greatest writers, Lee Sang. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of his death, last year, Double K Film&Theatre presented a musical entirely about Lee Sang's life and his works. After a success...


BWW Review: HARRY POTTER IN CONCERT Brings Magic to Audiences at JPAS Photo BWW Review: HARRY POTTER IN CONCERT Brings Magic to Audiences at JPAS
by Heidi Scheuermann - September 07, 2017

This past weekend, Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) in partnership with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), created the most magical and beautiful synergy of cinema and music that I have ever experienced.  I'm not even exaggerating!  I think I can speak for the rest of the audience a...


BWW Blog: The Expression of the Arts Photo BWW Blog: The Expression of the Arts
by Student Blogger: Griffin DeVries - March 02, 2018

According to the Oxford Dictionary, the definition of art is to "The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power." This definition is a tru...


Photo Flash: Les Enfants Terribles Theatre Company presents INSIDE PUSSY RIOT Photo Photo Flash: Les Enfants Terribles Theatre Company presents INSIDE PUSSY RIOT
by A.A. Cristi - November 10, 2017

From Les Enfants Terribles theatre company, the creators of Olivier nominated immersive smash hit Alice's Adventures Underground, comes Inside Pussy Riot - a story that needs to be experienced to be understood....


Author G.B. Jones releases 'Saving Nia' Photo Author G.B. Jones releases 'Saving Nia'
by Robert Diamond - July 25, 2017

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New York Women in Film & Television Screening Series Returns to Document the NYC Immi Photo New York Women in Film & Television Screening Series Returns to Document the NYC Immigrant Experience
by Macon Prickett - April 12, 2018

Women Filmmakers: Immigrant Stories, the acclaimed screening series featuring films directed and/or produced by women telling the stories of NYC immigrants, returns for a fourth season. Funded by the city's Department of Cultural Affairs, City Council Member Robert Holden and City Council Member Jos...


Jimmywayne Mcgee Announces 'Adventures Of Jake Mcmann PI'
by Christina Mancuso - November 07, 2016

Jimmywayne McGee has completed his new book 'Adventures of Jake McMann PI': a non-stop trip of exploration on a quest for the truth....


Important Short Film THE YELLOW WALLPAPER Launches Kickstarter Campaign Photo Important Short Film THE YELLOW WALLPAPER Launches Kickstarter Campaign
by Caryn Robbins - December 16, 2017

THE YELLOW WALLPAPER is a short film adaptation of the 1892 short story written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The film is being created by Film and Television students at the Savannah College of Art and Design...


New Southern-Style Malted Waffle Mix Launched by Kentucky Kernel Photo New Southern-Style Malted Waffle Mix Launched by Kentucky Kernel
by Marina Kennedy - May 30, 2018

Made even more decadent & delicious with sweet malt flavor (a southern waffle-recipe secret ingredient), it's a family favorite and the perfect pairing for Chicken n' Waffles. Kentucky Kernel has announced the introduction of the new Southern-Style Malted Waffle Mix - featuring its own delici...


George Mackay, Simon Russell Beale & More Announced For BENT At National Theatre
by Marianka Swain - July 04, 2017

The National Theatre will mark the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales by staging its first Queer Theatre event series from 6 - 10 July 2017. ...


BWW Review: Illusion Theater's THE PINK UNICORN is a Funny, Poignant, Relatable Story Photo BWW Review: Illusion Theater's THE PINK UNICORN is a Funny, Poignant, Relatable Story of a Small Town Woman Turned Activist in Support of Her Gender Queer Child
by Jill Schafer - April 10, 2018

When you need to dig in your purse for a tissue to blow your nose after seeing a play, you know it was a good one. I don't cry, but @IllusionTheater #pinkunicorn made me cry with its beautiful message of love, hope, & acceptance. #tctheater #bringtissues #openheart #walkwithme Thus reads my 280-c...


The Record Company and The Marcus King Band Set for KBCO Studio C Vol. 28 CD Release Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2016

Z2 Entertainment in partnership with 97.3 KBCO is proud to announce the KBCO Studio C Volume 28 CD Release Concert featuring The Record Company, The Marcus King Band live at the Fox Theatre on Today, December 2, 2016....


Limon At The Joyce, May 8-13 - Season Includes Missa Brevis Photo Limon At The Joyce, May 8-13 - Season Includes Missa Brevis
by Julie Musbach - May 03, 2018

The Limon Dance Company returns to The Joyce Theater with a major revival of Limon's magnificent 'Missa Brevis,' set to Zoltan Kodaly's Missa Brevis in Tempore Belli, and joined by international guest dancers Carolina Avendano and Terry Springer from Venezuela's CoreoArte and Kirsten Foote and Julia...


Icelandic Glacial and Teforia Partner for the Perfect Cup of Tea
by Marina Kennedy - December 07, 2016

IcelandicGlacial announced today a new partnership with the first-of-its kind intelligent tea infuser, Teforia. The premium water brand will be the preferred water partner for the device, which intuitively considers the time, temperature, and amount of water needed to perfectly brew tea....


The Sheen Center presents Reading of FORWARD PASS by Patrick Vassel Photo The Sheen Center presents Reading of FORWARD PASS by Patrick Vassel
by A.A. Cristi - August 04, 2017

The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture proudly presents a reading of The Forward Pass, a new play by Patrick Vassel, on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. The reading is directed by Erin Ortman and is open to the public. RSVP's are required and are being taken via this link: https://sheencenter.or...






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