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Abuse of Power hosted by esteemed television journalist Lauren Sivan, each episode will examine the twisted and true stories where people in positions of power and prominence took advantage of their authority to commit heinous acts of crime, all stemming from their control and unyielding power. Through emotional testimonials, never-before-seen interviews and dramatic reenactments, "Abuse of Power" will reveal the sordid details of some of the most notorious cases of exploitation and highlight gripping firsthand accounts from the victims and their families who will stop at nothing to get the justice they deserve.

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New Memoir by Valery Dunaevsky is Released
by Christina Mancuso - May 11, 2016

Since 2005, the United Nations has designated January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The day pays tribute to the six million Jews and five million non-Jews who were killed in the genocidal actions during World War II....


BWW Preview: First Stage Reprises Fantastic HOLES to Open 2016
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - January 12, 2016

To begin the new year, First Stage reprises Holes, a 1998 National Book Award Winner (for Young People's Literature) and 1999 Newbery Medal Award novel. Author Louis Sachar eventually transformed his novel into a Theater for Young Audience script, which retains much of the impressive language of the...


Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 2/13
by BWW Special Coverage - February 13, 2015

With over 100 U.S. cities and 30 international regions featured on our site, we have so many exciting theatre happenings around our Broadway World! Below, we've highlighted our top 10 stories from this week. Check out the roundup below!...


Jillian Leigh's HOOKED Set for Inaugural LA Theater Festival, Now thru 9/25
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2015

Indie film darling Jillian Leigh's daring new play, Hooked, will have its World Premiere at this year's inauguralLos Angeles Theater Festival in Hollywood at The Ruby Theatre, opening tonight, September 16, 2015 for eight performances through Friday, September 25, 2015....


Hudson Warehouse Stages MEASURE FOR MEASURE Through March 22
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2015

A Transgender brothel owner. A suave Pimp. A loud-mouth Boston Cabbie. That's what comes with Hudson Warehouse's "Measure For Measure"....


Photo Flash: Brooke Shields Visits HERE LIES LOVE
by Tyler Peterson - October 31, 2014

Brooke Shields attended HERE LIES LOVE at the Pubilc Theater last night, where she went down to the dressing rooms after the show to visit the cast. Brooke related stories of when she, as a young girl of 16, was invited to open the Philippines Film Festival and spent a weekend with Imelda Marcos in...


Breaking News: HERE LIES LOVE to Dance Its Last NYC Disco in January
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2014

After a sold-out engagement at The Public Theater in 2013 and the current commercial off-Broadway run at The Public Theater producers Joey Parnes and Emursive have announced that the David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's' smash hit musical, Here Lies Love, directed by Alex Timbers, will play its final perfo...


Breaking News: HERE LIES LOVE to Dance Its Last NYC Disco in January
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2014

After a sold-out engagement at The Public Theater in 2013 and the current commercial off-Broadway run at The Public Theater producers Joey Parnes and Emursive have announced that the David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's' smash hit musical, Here Lies Love, directed by Alex Timbers, will play its final perfo...


Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 2/13
by BWW Special Coverage - February 13, 2015

With over 100 U.S. cities and 30 international regions featured on our site, we have so many exciting theatre happenings around our Broadway World! Below, we've highlighted our top 10 stories from this week. Check out the roundup below!...


STAGE TUBE: David Byrne and Jaygee Macapugay Talk HERE LIES LOVE
by Stage Tube - November 21, 2014

USA Today just posted an interview with Here Lies Love creator David Byrne and the show's star, Jaygee Macapugay. The pair talks about the interactive nature of the musical, Byrne's transition to writing 'popier' songs and more. Watch below!...


VIDEO: VP Joe Biden Calls Trump's Lewd Language an 'Abuse of Power'
by - October 13, 2016

On last night's LATE NIGHT, Vice President Joe Biden called Donald Trump's lewd language and behavior an abuse of power....


Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 2/13
by BWW Special Coverage - February 13, 2015

With over 100 U.S. cities and 30 international regions featured on our site, we have so many exciting theatre happenings around our Broadway World! Below, we've highlighted our top 10 stories from this week. Check out the roundup below!...


Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 2/13
by BWW Special Coverage - February 13, 2015

With over 100 U.S. cities and 30 international regions featured on our site, we have so many exciting theatre happenings around our Broadway World! Below, we've highlighted our top 10 stories from this week. Check out the roundup below!...


Ruthie Ann Miles Will Depart HERE LIES LOVE this Month; New 'Imelda Marcos' Announced
by Tyler Peterson - October 06, 2014

Jaygee Macapugay, currently featured in the cast of the off-Broadway hit musical Here Lies Love, will assume the title role of Imelda Marcos with her first official performance on Monday October 20th. Ruthie Ann Miles who originated the role will play her final performance on Saturday October 18th. ...


ILLUMINATI Opens Tonight at The Onyx
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015

Off Strip Productions, The Onyx's resident theatre company, presents Some Things You Need to Know Before the World Ends (A Final Evening with the Illuminati) by Larry Larson and Eddie 'Levi' Lee - the esteemed authors of Blood Orgy of the Chainsaw Chorus Line. The limited run begins tonight, April 1...


ILLUMINATI Opens 4/16 at The Onyx
by Tyler Peterson - April 01, 2015

Off Strip Productions, The Onyx's resident theatre company, presents Some Things You Need to Know Before the World Ends (A Final Evening with the Illuminati) by Larry Larson and Eddie 'Levi' Lee - the esteemed authors of Blood Orgy of the Chainsaw Chorus Line. The limited run begins Thursday, April ...


Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 2/13
by BWW Special Coverage - February 13, 2015

With over 100 U.S. cities and 30 international regions featured on our site, we have so many exciting theatre happenings around our Broadway World! Below, we've highlighted our top 10 stories from this week. Check out the roundup below!...


David Byrne & Cast of HERE LIES LOVE to Host Panel at Apple Store in SoHo this Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - October 23, 2014

The Apple Store in SoHo (103 Prince Street) will host a special afternoon with composer/creator David Byrne along with the cast of the hit off-Broadway musical Here Lies Love on Saturday afternoon, October 25th from 2 to 3 p.m....


TITUS ANDRONICUS, MEASURE FOR MEASURE, OTHELLO and More Coming Up This Month at Prague Shakespeare
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2016

Prague Shakespeare Company has announced its November 2016 news and events. Scroll down for details!...


Jaygee Macapugay Takes on Role of 'Imelda Marcos' in HERE LIES LOVE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2014

Jaygee Macapugay, who appeared in the cast of the off-Broadway hit musical Here Lies Love, will assume the title role of 'Imelda Marcos' with her first official performance tonight, October 20th....


Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 2/13
by BWW Special Coverage - February 13, 2015

With over 100 U.S. cities and 30 international regions featured on our site, we have so many exciting theatre happenings around our Broadway World! Below, we've highlighted our top 10 stories from this week. Check out the roundup below!...


James J. Isaacs Pens FOOLS TOMORROW
by Christina Mancuso - May 15, 2015

In 1951, Jon Whittee (a. k. a. The Leader) establishes Jon Whittee's Advertising Agency in Blair, Texas. His executive staff consists of the best men in their fields. Jon fears them all, and consequently, creates rules through which he controls them as if he owns them. During the brief history of...


Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 2/13
by BWW Special Coverage - February 13, 2015

With over 100 U.S. cities and 30 international regions featured on our site, we have so many exciting theatre happenings around our Broadway World! Below, we've highlighted our top 10 stories from this week. Check out the roundup below!...


BWW Reviews: Theatre Artists Studio Presents NEW SUMMER SHORTS
by Herbert Paine - June 19, 2015

Theatre Artists Studio has set the table for a healthy, satisfying, and inspiring feast of plays in its 2015 NEW SUMMER SHORTS which runs through June 28th. The play's the thing in a festival of short works written and directed my members of the co-op. At ten minutes a pop, each of the eight product...


BWW Review: NIXON'S NIXON - A Humorous and Disturbing Abuse of Power
by Maggie Yates - February 10, 2015

While Nixon's blustering is made somewhat ridiculous by his impending political impotence, this type of disquieting abuse of power reminds the audience how natural political corruption becomes when those in power are left unchecked....






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