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By the time Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was 23, he had multiple arrests, his family was evicted and his dreams of being a football player were shattered. He was living at home with no future, no direction and had $7 in his pocket. That

'LITTLE SHOP,' LAST FIVE YEARS & More Set for Sierra Stages' 8th Season
by Tyler Peterson - December 09, 2015

Four critically-acclaimed plays and musicals - "The Cripple of Inishmaan" by Martin McDonagh, "The Last Five Years" by Jason Robert Brown, "Little Shop of Horrors" by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, and "Dead Man's Cell Phone" by Sarah Ruhl - make up Sierra Stages' eighth season of presenting quality...


VIDEO: Dwayne Johnson Has Intense Staredown with JIMMY FALLON
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2014

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and guest Dwayne Johnson ponder the mysteries of the universe while sitting on a mountaintop. Later, Johnson tells Jimmy about his TNT series, Wake Up Call....


Music with Soul: Red Blood/Black Ink - A Call to Stop Bloodshed
by Rebecca Russo - July 15, 2016

Remy Lyon announces the release of his 'Red Blood/Black Ink' music video directed by Marc Spicer (DP of 'The Fast and the Furious 7 & 8' and the upcoming 'Lights Out'). 'Red Blood/Black Ink' is a call to arms after all the tragedies that have been fueled by hatred - Remy Lyon's message is to respond...


Jan Fawcett Shares LIVING FOREVER
by Christina Mancuso - May 16, 2016

Like neurosurgeons Paul Kalanithi and Eben Alexander, who have both written about becoming patients after years of treating patients, Jan Fawcett, M.D., had his eyes opened when diagnosed with malignant melanoma after 30 years in medicine....


New Romance Novel LOVE IN THE SAND AND THE SNOW is Released
by Christina Mancuso - May 12, 2015

BRECHIN, Ontario...


San Francisco Playhouse Announces 2016-2017 Sandbox Season of World Premieres
by Louisa Brady - June 16, 2016

San Francisco Playhouse Artistic Director Bill English and Producing Director Susi Damilano continue to build on the momentum of the Award-Winning Sandbox Series-now celebrating its eighth season-by announcing three world premieres, two of which will be presented in the Rueff space at the Strand The...


Jennifer Aniston Talks Hidden Epidemic in America DR. OZ SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2014

Yesterday, actress Jennifer Aniston joined Dr. Oz to discuss her new breakout role that may be a wake-up call for many women....


Reality Star Rob Kardashian Rushed to Hospital Due to Diabetes
by Caryn Robbins - December 30, 2015

Rob Kardashian was rushed to the hospital over the weekend and was diagnosed with diabetes....


STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Actress Stars in Jimkata's 'Jumping Out of Airplanes' Video
by Stage Tube - April 28, 2016

Upstate NY electro-rock trio Jimkata have premiered 'Jumping Out of Airplanes' exclusively with Popwrapped. The captivating visual stars Hamilton actress Carleigh Bettiol and is featured on the band's fourth LP In Motion released in February. Click below to watch the music video!...


Singer-Songwriter Julie Gold Coming to Bridge Street Theatre, 6/4
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2016

'AN EVENING WITH JULIE GOLD' features the acclaimed Grammy award winning songwriter ('From A Distance') performing her self-penned songs for one night only in the intimate setting of the Bridge Street Theatre Speakeasy in Catskill, NY on Saturday, June 4 at 8 pm as part of the 'Words and Music Songb...


SLEEPING YOUR WAY TO THE TOP is Released
by Christina Mancuso - May 17, 2016

NEW YORK, May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Most people today live under the misconception that sleep limits their ability to be productive and reduces their chance of achieving success in their daily life, whether it's in business, school, or athletic and creative pursuits. Two nationally recognized expert...


Fourth Season of HBO's Emmy-Winning Comedy GIRLS to Premiere 1/11
by Caryn Robbins - December 17, 2014

Created by and starring Lena Dunham, the Emmy®-winning HBO series GIRLS takes a comic look at the assorted humiliations and rare triumphs of a group of women in their 20s....


BWW Reviews: THE KITCHY KITCHEN by Claire Thomas is a Wonderful Cookbook
by Marina Kennedy - April 08, 2015

'The Kitchy Kitchen' a cookbook by celebrity chef, Claire Thomas is an inspiring guide for novice or seasoned chefs....


POSTCARDS FROM THE HIGHWAY OF LIFE is Released
by Christina Mancuso - August 24, 2015

'Postcards from the Highway of Life' features a Foreword by Pat Simmons, founding member of the Doobie Brothers. The book has already started to gain initial praise before publication. In a recent review, seven-time Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner declared, 'Garrison Leykam in his wonderful and erudite ...


EarthStone Theatre to Present Steve Schalchlin's NEW WORLD WAKING Song Cycle at Boston Conservatory Tonight
by Stephen Hanks - March 10, 2015

At last December's 12-day, 20-show Urban Stages Winter Rhythms Festival, composer Steve Schalchlin presented one of the highlights the two-week program with his dramatic, passionate, political, witty, and melodically soaring song cycle New World Waking. (Read BroadwayWorld's entire review here.) Now...


Smithsonian Channel to Premiere New 6-Episode Series HELL BELOW, 7/17
by Caryn Robbins - June 14, 2016

A new Smithsonian Channel series will chart the stealthy game of undersea warfare from the greatest submarine campaigns of World War II....


International Dating Expert Launches GET REAL ABOUT LOVE
by Christina Mancuso - March 25, 2015

LOS ANGELES, CA - In her new book, 'Get Real about Love The Secrets to Opening Your Heart & Finding True Love' (Love Works Publishing, Oct. 2014, 978-0-9678964-2-7, Price: $18.95), International Love Designer and Relationship Reinvention Expert Renée Piane asks busy singles to wake up and take time ...


BWW Blog: Lily Erb - Life Is A Stage
by Guest Blogger: Lily Erb - June 07, 2016

Everybody has their 'thing' in high school. Maybe you were the star of the football team, or you dedicated your time to the robotics team. Maybe you were on the school newspaper staff or you attended all the science fairs. For a lot of kids, they throw themselves into the abyss of theatre....


More Great Gifts for FOOD AND WINE Lovers
by Marina Kennedy - December 11, 2015

We have more great holiday gifts for Food and Wine Lovers....


San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Issues Statement of Solidarity for Pulse Shooting Victims
by Marianka Swain - June 15, 2016

Today, San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGMC) issued a statement of solidarity for those affected by this past weekend's mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Read the statement below....


Smithsonian Channel to Premiere New 6-Episode Series HELL BELOW, 7/17
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2016

A new Smithsonian Channel series will chart the stealthy game of undersea warfare from the greatest submarine campaigns of World War II....


TNT to Celebrate SUPERNATURAL Fandom with Five Marathons This Month
by TV News Desk - February 03, 2015

TNT is celebrating Supernatural fandom this month with Supernatural Superfan Wednesdays, seven-hour, themed marathons of episodes airing from 1-8 p.m. (ET/PT) every Wednesday in February. In addition, TNT will set aside President's Day for a 11 hours of fan favorites, as well as episodes featuring m...


OSL to Welcome Conductor Harry Bicket and Pianist Stephen Hough Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - December 18, 2014

Of OSL's first Carnegie Hall Orchestra Series concert this season, The New York Times wrote, '... this is an ensemble to watch ... the orchestra is brimming with enthusiasm.' For its second series concert in January, OSL welcomes British conductor Harry Bicket and British pianist Stephen Hough for a...


New Boston-based EarthStone Theatre Company to Present Steve Schalchlin's NEW WORLD WAKING Song Cycle at Boston Conservatory, 3/10
by Stephen Hanks - March 05, 2015

At last December's 12-day, 20-show Urban Stages Winter Rhythms Festival, composer Steve Schalchlin presented one of the highlights the two-week program with his dramatic, passionate, political, witty, and melodically soaring song cycle New World Waking. (Read BroadwayWorld's entire review here.) Now...


VIDEO: Nothing But Thieves Perform 'Wake Up Call' on CONAN
by Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2016

On last night's CONAN, music guest Nothing But Thieves performed 'Wake Up Call' from their self-titled album. Watch the appearance below!...






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