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Narrated by two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker, The Town), this three-night event series features gripping dramatic scenes, stunning CGI visuals and interviews with contemporary leaders, including John McCain, Colin Powell, John Major and David Miliband, along with noted historians from around the world. The World Wars is a mini-series event that takes viewers on an epic and groundbreaking ride through the bloodiest century in history.



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CMT's 3-Night Event NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED Premieres 5/8
by Caryn Robbins - April 29, 2016

CMT will be premiering an unprecedented six hour, three night special event dedicated to the fearless men who took stock car racing out of the backwoods and into the national spotlight with NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED on Sunday May 8, May 15 and May 22 at 9 pm ET/PT....


Oratorio Society of New York Brings Britten's WAR REQUIEM to Carnegie Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2013

To conclude its 140th anniversary season, the Oratorio Society of New York, the city's standard for grand choral performance, presents Benjamin Britten's monumental 1962 work War Requiem at Carnegie Hall tonight, April 22, 2013, at 8:00 PM....


The Arts Company to Display New Bill Steber Exhibit for 20th Anniversary, Today
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2016

Nashville, TN — As The Arts Company continues to celebrate its 20th Anniversary, the gallery is pleased to exhibit longtime artistic collaborator Bill Steber, by showing his classic work in Southern Blues Photography + Music. His photography explores the culture of Mississippi, and offers dynamic an...


Opera Orlando to Launch 2017-18 Season with Puccini's LA BOHEME Photo Opera Orlando to Launch 2017-18 Season with Puccini's LA BOHEME
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2017

Opera Orlando has chosen Boh me to open their 2017-2018 main-stage season-Love Lost and Found-on November 15, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and November 19 at 2 p.m. in the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, Florida....


History Digital to Commemorate Anniversary of WWI and D-Day Invasion
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2014

In commemoration of the centennial of the start of World War I, the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion and the premiere of HISTORY®'s World Wars and D-Day in HD specials...


History Premieres Two-Hour Special REBUILDING THE WORLD TRADE CENTER, 9/11
by Caryn Robbins - August 21, 2014

REBUILDING THE WORLD TRADE CENTER, Marcus Robinson's inspiring documentary chronicling the reconstruction of the World Trade Center and restoration of the New York City skyline, premieres Thursday, September 11, at 6 p.m. ET/PT on HISTORY....


Thrillpeddlers to Host SHOCKTOBERFEST 14: JACK THE RIPPER, 9/26-11/23
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2013

Thrillpeddlers announces their annual Halloween Extravaganza Shocktoberfest 14: Jack the Ripper - An Evening of Horror, Madness, Spanking and Song Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Jack The Ripper Murders in London. Thrillpeddlers presents its 4th and final preview performance of Shocktober...


History's THE WORLD WARS Debuts to 3.4 Million Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2014

HISTORY's(R) six-hour event series THE WORLD WARS had a strong Memorial Day premiere with 3.4 million total viewers, 1.4 million adults 25-54 and 1.3 million adults 18-49....


The Barn Players Present Sondheim's FOLLIES, Now thru 5/4
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014

The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres this evening April 18th and plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from 'Weismann's Follies', held in ...


Amazon Greenlights Original Series AMERICAN PLAYBOY: THE HUGH HEFNER STORY for Prime Video
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2016

The Amazon Original Series draws from unprecedented access to more than 17,000 hours of footage and over 2,600 scrapbooks from Hefner's personal archives, chronicling the life of an American icon and the history of the brand he created...


STAGE TUBE: On This Day 9/12- FOLLIES
by Nicole Rosky - September 12, 2013

Today in 2011, Follies opened at the Marquis Theatre, where it ran for 152 performances. Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of the '...


HISTORY's Scripted Miniseries SONS OF LIBERTY Premieres Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 25, 2015

HISTORY premieres its newest scripted miniseries, SONS OF LIBERTY tonight, January 25, 26 and 27 at 9 p.m. The three-night, six-hour event follows a defiant and radical group of young men - Sam Adams, John Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock and Dr. Joseph Warren - as they band together in secrecy to c...


Jennifer Coolidge and More Join FOLLIES in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2015

The Daily Mail writes that Jennifer Coolidge has signed on to play 'Hattie Walker' in FOLLIES in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall on April 28, 2015. Also joining the lineup are Stefanie Powers as 'Solange Lafitte', with Alistair Brammer, Alexander Hanson and Laura Pitt-Pulford....


CMT's 3-Night Event NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED Premieres 5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2016

CMT will be premiering an unprecedented six hour, three night special event dedicated to the fearless men who took stock car racing out of the backwoods and into the national spotlight with NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED on Sunday May 8, May 15 and May 22 at 9 pm ET/PT....


Final Seven Episodes of AMC's HELL ON WHEELS Begin 6/11
by Caryn Robbins - April 27, 2016

AMC announced today that the original series HEEL ON WHEELS is set to premiere the last seven episodes of its fifth and final season on Saturday, June 11 at 9 PM...


STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 9/12/15- FOLLIES
by Nicole Rosky - September 12, 2015

Today in 2011, Follies opened at the Marquis Theatre, where it ran for 152 performances. Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of the '...


Opera Orlando to Launch 2017-18 Season with Puccini's LA BOHEME Photo Opera Orlando to Launch 2017-18 Season with Puccini's LA BOHEME
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2017

Opera Orlando has chosen Boh me to open their 2017-2018 main-stage season-Love Lost and Found-on November 15, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and November 19 at 2 p.m. in the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, Florida....


Christine Baranski, Ruthie Henshall & More Will Star in FOLLIES Concert at Royal Albert Hall This Spring!
by Nicole Rosky - January 16, 2015

For one matinee and one evening performance only, FOLLIES in Concert makes a spectacular and rare return to the UK, at Royal Albert Hall on April 28, 2015. Featuring an all-star cast including Christine Baranski (Into The Woods, The Good Wife,Mamma Mia), Ruthie Henshall (Chicago - original Roxy, LES...


The Barn Players to Present Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES, 4/18-5/4
by Tyler Peterson - March 09, 2014

The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical "FOLLIES" premieres Friday evening April 18th and plays through May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The show has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from "Weismann's Follies", held in a crumbling Broa...


Oratorio Society of New York Brings Britten's WAR REQUIEM to Carnegie Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2013

To conclude its 140th anniversary season, the Oratorio Society of New York, the city's standard for grand choral performance, presents Benjamin Britten's monumental 1962 work War Requiem at Carnegie Hall tonight, April 22, 2013, at 8:00 PM....


Canadian Opera Company Opens 9th Season of the Free Concert Series Today
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 23, 2014

The Canadian Opera Company'sFree Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre returns for a ninth season today, September 23, 2014, boasting a varied roster of established artists and rising stars from around the world in a wide range of art forms. The highly anticipated first performance of ...


History to Premiere THE WORLD WARS on Memorial Day
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2014

HISTORY will premiere the six-hour special event series, THE WORLD WARS, on three consecutive nights beginning Memorial Day, May 26 at 9PM ET/PT...


STAGE TUBE: On This Day 9/12- FOLLIES
by Nicole Rosky - September 12, 2014

Today in 2011, Follies opened at the Marquis Theatre, where it ran for 152 performances. Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of the '...


A&E Networks Celebrate Spirit of the Season with Special Offers on Popular On Demand Photo A&E Networks Celebrate Spirit of the Season with Special Offers on Popular On Demand Services
by Caryn Robbins - November 13, 2017

The holidays are coming! Starting November 20th, A+E Networks will celebrate the spirit of the season with a little gift of their own - by providing fans with 50% off bothLifetime Movie Club and HISTORY VAULT, the network's direct-to-consumer subscription video on demand services....


Funny...Sheesh to Present LOVE ME, 4/30-5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2015

FUNNY...SHEESH has announced the production of Jason S. Grossman's LOVE ME, directed by Rachel Klein. LOVE ME will play a limited engagement at The 4th Street Theatre, (83 East 4th Street, New York, NY). Performances begin Thursday, April30 and continue through Today, May16. Opening Night is Today, ...






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