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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.

BWW Review: Cesear's Forum's THE INVESTIGATION is an Excruciating Personal Experience
by Roy Berko - October 19, 2015

As the actors lined up for the curtain call of Cesear's Forum's THE INVESTIGATION, Peter Weiss's play about the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials of 1963-65, I was on an emotional trip far, far way....


BWW Review: WICKED, Too Good to be Missed at the Music Hall in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - October 10, 2015

The Broadway hit musical WICKED opened at the Music Hall October 7, enchanting the Kansas City audiences. Joe Mantello directs the Broadway Across America production of the longest running Broadway show in history. Stephen Schwartz wrote the music, lyrics, and Winnie Holzman the book for the music...


BWW Review: Seattle Children's Theatre's Gala Sparkles with Kelli O'Hara
by Jay Irwin - May 06, 2017

Last night musical theatre nerds around the Seattle area may have felt a disturbance in the force as if there was a diva among us. Well, if you did you can take solace in that you were right however unless you were there you certainly missed out as Broadway's Kelli O'Hara killed it during her perfo...


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....


ALLEGIANCE Stars George Takei, Lea Salonga and More Set for THEATER TALK Today
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2015

An all-new THEATER TALK presents the compelling backstory of a dramatic new Broadway musical - one that seemingly defies musical treatment. Talking about the show ALLEGIANCE - the story of a Japanese-American family's internment by the U.S. government during World War II, as well as the show's six-a...


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....


BWW Blog: Kellie Williams - My Top Five Favorite Things About JULIE'S GREENROOM
by Guest Blogger: Kellie Williams - March 24, 2017

Julie Andrews' new Netflix series, Julie's Greenroom, premiered last Friday. I didn't expect to like it since it is geared toward younger audiences, but I ended up loving it! It features really catchy songs and many important lessons about all the different parts of the arts: from singing as a group...


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....


BWW Review: THE COLOR PURPLE IN CONCERT, Cadogan Hall
by Andrew Tomlins - May 22, 2017

Having premiered on Broadway in 2005, The Color Purple was first seen on the London stage back in 2013 at the Menier Chocolate Factory. The production, directed by John Doyle, subsequently transferred to Broadway, launching British actress Cynthia Erivo to international stardom....


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 Blog: Kellie Williams - My Top Five Favorite Things About JULIE'S GREENROOM
by Guest Blogger: Kellie Williams - March 24, 2017

Julie Andrews' new Netflix series, Julie's Greenroom, premiered last Friday. I didn't expect to like it since it is geared toward younger audiences, but I ended up loving it! It features really catchy songs and many important lessons about all the different parts of the arts: from singing as a group...


BWW Review: Gamm Theatre Kicks off the 2015-2016 Season with a Stunning A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Andria Tieman - September 23, 2015

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE is one of those plays that is so ubiquitous it's almost become a cliche. Like one-liners from Casablanca or references to Citizen Kane, we become so used to the shorthand, it's almost easy to forget the masterpiece that embedded those lines and images into everyone's brain. ...


Fringe Hit THE EULOGY OF TOBY PEACH Embarks on UK Tour Today
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2016

Terrifyingly, one in two of us will experience cancer first-hand. Toby Peach has bravely brought this universal issue to the stage and now his highly-acclaimed, five-star, award-winning Edinburgh Fringe show is embarking on a UK tour, starting at Vault Festival in London from today 17th to 21st Febr...


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......


THE IMPERIAL BELLS OF CHINA Set for Australian Tour, Starting This May
by Louisa Brady - March 20, 2016

Touring to Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne in May and June 2016, The Imperial Bells of China returns to Australia with a new production which incorporates new elements including dance and folk songs. ...


BWW Review: THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS at Derby Dinner Playhouse
by Taylor Clemons - August 22, 2016

When a five down on their luck friends buy an abandoned church and turn it into a day spa, hilarity ensues! While building their friendship, they might also manage to find love along the way....


'Anti-Human Rights & Anti-Environmental Practices of the UN' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - October 31, 2016

SYDNEY, Oct. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ 'Anti-Human Rights & Anti-Environmental Practices of the UN: Misused American Taxes' written by Pallavi Kakoti-McHugh has launched at World Trigger Point....


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...


Nick Jonas Drops New Track 'Home' Photo Nick Jonas Drops New Track 'Home'
by Danielle Kfare - October 20, 2017

Nick Jonas is lending his musical talent to the upcoming animated film Ferdinand. He released a new track titled 'Home' on October 20 which was previously previewed in a commercial for the movie....


Disney XD Announces April 2016 Programming Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2016

Disney XD announces its April 2016 Programming Highlights. All programming subject to change...


Melville Theatre Presents STOP KISS Photo Melville Theatre Presents STOP KISS
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2017

One moment can change everything - an idea explored in the latest offering from Melville Theatre....


BWW Blog: Ben Helzner - Clean-up and Dealing With Too Much Time
by Guest Blogger: Ben Helzner - June 08, 2016

There was a sense of finality (and sawdust) in the air when the whole theatre department cleaned up our scene shop last week. Everyone was ready for our year to end. We had done our shows, and the props being put away were doing nothing except sitting there collecting dust. Sweeping the floor, organ...


N. W. Flanders Releases MURDER IN THE PINES
by Christina Mancuso - June 23, 2016

N. W. Flanders, a passionate author, has completed her new book 'Murder in the Pines': a gripping and exhilarating story of a successful lawyer that proves the innocence of her client with this verdict the people she loves begin getting murdered....


The Record Company and The Marcus King Band Set for KBCO Studio C Vol. 28 CD Release Concert
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 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 Friday, December 2, 2016....


AMC to Team with Channel 4 on Jon Brown's LOADED; Casting Announced
by Caryn Robbins - October 26, 2016

Channel 4 is partnering with AMC as co-producer of LOADED, an eight-part series that follows four tech entrepreneurs and childhood friends who become multi-millionaires overnight....






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