Streep, Jay-Z et al. Donate Signatures to Benefit BC/EFA
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2010 Meryl Streep, Hugh Jackman, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jay-Z join a host of legendary stars of stage and screen who have lent their signatures to Audemars Piguet (O-de-mar Pee-gay) timepieces to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS....
'Where are the Christians: the Unrealized Potential of a Divided Religion' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - May 14, 2013 The Foundation for Christian Studies today announced the release of Eric Shuster's latest book, Where are the Christians: the Unrealized Potential of a Divided Religion. Immediately upon release Where are the Christians? becomes the definitive book on the present state of Christianity in America acr...
Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival Kicks Off 8/17
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2010 The first annual Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival is set to rock North America with a late summer trek featuring a stellar active rock lineup including multi-platinum headliners Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold, along with Stone Sour and Halestorm featured on the main stage....
BBC America Orders First Original Scripted Series for Summer 2012
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 28, 2011 In its most significant original programming commitment to date, BBC AMERICA has announced its first original scripted drama series, Copper....
Pacific Symphony to Kick Off Summer Festival 2013 with Music of Neil Diamond, 7/4
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2013 Heartfelt songs made famous by one of America's most beloved performers-Neil Diamond-along with rousing band marches and meaningful, award-winning film music drum up feelings of celebration and American pride at Pacific Symphony's 'July 4 Extravaganza,' featuring tribute band Super Diamond. ?...
Court Theatre Presents Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA 3/30-6/3
by Harmony Wheeler - February 29, 2012 Court Theatre Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert present Tony Kushner's Tony Award-winning Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches and Part Two: Perestroika, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell. Angels in America will run March 30 - June 3, ...
Nick News to Premiere WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH FRACKING? Next Week, 2/25
by Tyler Peterson - February 21, 2013 In some communities, hydraulic fracturing, or fracking for short, is transforming the landscape above ground as much as it is underground and changing kids' lives for better or worse. Kids share their thoughts on this issue in the Nick News with Linda Ellerbee half-hour special, 'What's the Deal Wit...
SPIDER-MAN Producers to Launch THE MARVEL EXPERIENCE in 2014
by Nicole Rosky - August 22, 2013 Hero Ventures, a Los Angeles based entertainment company, announced today that it is teaming up with Marvel Entertainment to create 'The Marvel Experience,' an innovative, traveling experience, featuring dozens of Marvel's iconic Super Heroes. This attraction will appeal to a multi-generational audi...
Amway Global Sponsors 'Pops On Independence' Concert 7/2
by Charlie Piane - June 09, 2010 Mayor Nutter announced June 9th that, due to the generous support of Amway Global, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops will return to celebrate America's birthday in a special 'POPS on Independence' performance in front of Independence Hall on Friday, July 2 at 8:00 p.m. One of Philadelphia's most popula...
Ailey II Launches International Tour 5/18 In Germany
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2010 Recently hailed as 'second to none' by Dance Magazine, Ailey II, the celebrated junior company of America's cultural ambassador to the world, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will embark on its first international tour, giving over 35 performances throughout Europe in Germany, Austria, France, an...
Son Shares Musician Father's Story in New Biography
by Christina Mancuso - June 26, 2013 In his new biography 'I Will Sing My Songs Again: The Inconceivable Life Story of Ronnie Fuller' (published by iUniverse), Jason Fuller shares the story of his father Ronnie Fuller, an accomplished musician and songwriter from Wisconsin....
Court Theatre Presents Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA 3/30-6/3
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2012 Court Theatre Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert present Tony Kushner's Tony Award-winning Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches and Part Two: Perestroika, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell. Angels in America will run March 30 - June 3, ...
VIDEO: Fergie, Patti Austin, Judith Hill & More Sing to Encourage Voter Registration
by Robert Diamond - September 23, 2012 In celebration of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 25, The Voter Participation Center joins with Balcony Films for a release of a new music video and original song, 'L.O.V.E. (Let One Voice Emerge),' urging women and other unregistered voters to head to the ballot box on Novemb...
Ailey II Launches International Tour 5/18 In Germany
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2010 Recently hailed as 'second to none' by Dance Magazine, Ailey II, the celebrated junior company of America's cultural ambassador to the world, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will embark on its first international tour, giving over 35 performances throughout Europe in Germany, Austria, France, an...
Jacob's Pillow Receives National Medal of Arts at the White House 3/2
by Kelsey Denette - March 01, 2011 The National Medal of Arts is awarded to individuals or organizations who 'are deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support and availability of the arts in the United States.' Named a National Historic Landmark in 2003, Jacob's Pill...
BBC America Greenlights Five More Specials of THE NERDIST
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2011 BBC AMERICA's General Manager, Perry Simon, today gave the green light for five more specials of The Nerdist, based on comedian, writer, Doctor Who fan and web pundit Chris Hardwick's hit Nerdist podcast....
Photo Flash: BROTHERS FROM THE BOTTOM Opens at Billie Holiday Theatre
by BWW Photo Special - October 18, 2010 The award-winning Billie Holiday Theatre launches its 39th season on October 15, with the world premiere of Jackie Alexander's play Brothers from the Bottom. The Equity production, also directed by Jackie Alexander, will open October 28 and run through December 19 at the 200-seat Billie Holiday The...
CERVANTINE, A Hawk and a Hacksaw to Tour Northeast
by Caryn Robbins - July 07, 2011 After wowing critics earlier this year with the release of Cervantine, A Hawk and a Hacksaw's tour will be making several in the Northeast, including dates in Albany, Brooklyn and New York, New York....
Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival Kicks Off 8/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 03, 2010 The first annual Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival is set to rock North America with a late summer trek featuring a stellar active rock lineup including multi-platinum headliners Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold, along with Stone Sour and Halestorm featured on the main stage....
UGG Australia Hosts 4th Annual Holiday Register Drive
by Jennifer Diamond - November 26, 2013 Keeping the tradition of bringing comfort and joy to shoppers this holiday season, UGG Australia will partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the fourth year in a row, hosting a register drive to raise funds for the organization. All 41 domestic UGG Australia stores (including 22 concept stor...
VICKI LAWRENCE AND MAMA: A TWO-WOMAN SHOW Comes to Union County Performing Arts Center, 11/3
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2012 Emmy Award-winning comedienne VICKI LAWRENCE, one of the most beloved television personalities of her generation, has taken her most endearing character, Mama, out of the closet, dusted off her sensible shoes and hit the road with her new touring production, VICKI LAWRENCE AND MAMA: A TWO-WOMAN SHOW...
VICKI LAWRENCE AND MAMA: A TWO-WOMAN SHOW Comes to Union County Performing Arts Center, 11/3
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2012 Emmy Award-winning comedienne VICKI LAWRENCE, one of the most beloved television personalities of her generation, has taken her most endearing character, Mama, out of the closet, dusted off her sensible shoes and hit the road with her new touring production, VICKI LAWRENCE AND MAMA: A TWO-WOMAN SHOW...
New Productions of NEXT TO NORMAL, THE WIZ, & More Lead Arkansas Rep Season
by Kelsey Denette - March 15, 2011 Arkansas Repertory Theatre (The Rep), the state's largest professional nonprofit theatre, is proud to announce its 36th MainStage Season. The new season has been specially prepared for a newly renovated theatre, and will include new musicals and dramas, plus timeless classics to form a season that e...
BROTHERS FROM THE BOTTOM Opens at Billie Holiday Theatre Thru 12/19
by BWW Photo Special - November 11, 2010 The award-winning Billie Holiday Theatre launches its 39th season on October 15, with the world premiere of Jackie Alexander's play Brothers from the Bottom. The Equity production, also directed by Jackie Alexander, will open October 28 and run through December 19 at the 200-seat Billie Holiday The...
Amway Global Sponsors 'Pops On Independence' Concert 7/2
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2010 Mayor Nutter announced June 9th that, due to the generous support of Amway Global, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops will return to celebrate America's birthday in a special 'POPS on Independence' performance in front of Independence Hall on Friday, July 2 at 8:00 p.m. One of Philadelphia's most popula... |