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Set amid the sexual revolution and the rise of second-wave feminism, American Woman follows Bonnie, an unconventional mother struggling to raise her two daughters after leaving her husband. She and her two best friends, Kathleen and Diana, each will discover their own brand of independence in a world reluctant to give it.

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TLC's WHAT NOT TO WEAR to Return 5/29
by Caryn Robbins - May 01, 2012

TLC plans to make over Tuesday nights with two fashion-filled premieres on May 29. First at 9pm ET/PT, WHAT NOT TO WEAR returns with 13 brand-new episodes and a premiere episode like no other....


DADDY LONG LEGS Comes To The Gem Theater 9/14-11/20
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2011

The historic Gem Theatre presents the Michigan premiere - a joint world premiere - of Daddy Long Legs, a unique musical love story....


New FashPlus.com Features Trendy Clothing by Body Type
by Jennifer Diamond - October 24, 2012

Despite the fact that runways are stilled filled with ultra thin models, ABC news reported that the average American woman wears a size 14 to 16. 'Normal' size women are also now appearing all over TV and films, including Lena Dunham and Mindy Kaling. FashPlus.com want plus size women want to look...


Fictional Novel Tells Story of THE ODYSSEY OF ART O'HARA
by Christina Mancuso - May 13, 2013

It is July of 1945, and the American war with Japan is nearing its earthshaking finale. Meanwhile the fighting continues, and the USS Atwood is attacked by Japanese torpedoes. Hundreds die at once while hundreds more abandon ship. Awaiting a rescue which might never come, the men in the water are le...


Chicago Sinfonietta's 25th Anniversary Season Continues MLK Weekend with Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Kelsey Denette - January 03, 2013

Chicago Sinfonietta continues its milestone 25th Anniversary Season with its Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., celebrating the universal lessons of Dr. King with music from the American South to the African plains. Before 2013's special guest - Grammy Award-winning bass-baritone Eric Ow...


Santa Rosa's 6th Street Playhouse Presents Intimate Apparel 2/11-27
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2011

The 6th Street Playhouse presents INTIMATE APPAREL by Lynn Nottage...


Sojourner and First Lady of Philadelphia Plays Hedgerow Theatre, Closes 2/6
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2011

Sojourner and First Lady of Philadelphia: Deborah Franklin, are the historical shows onstage at Hedgerow Theatre this January, Sojourner, closing Feb. 6, written by Philadelphia playwright Richard LaMonte Pierce, introduces audiences to Sojourner Truth, the former slave who rose to become the first ...


National Black Touring Circuit Play Festival Presents ZORA NEALE HURSTON, 2/10-12
by Kelsey Denette - February 07, 2012

The National Black Touring Circuit's Black History Month Play Festival will present "Zora Neal Hurston," written by Laurence Holder, starring Kim Brockington and directed by Wynn Handman from February 10 - 12 at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 43rd Street....


Greentree Productions Presents YELLOWMAN, Runs 9/15-10/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 20, 2011

Greenetree Productions' Artistic Director J. Israel Greene announces the theater company's first production of their 2011-2012 season. ...


Santa Rosa's 6th Street Playhouse Presents Intimate Apparel, Closes 2/27
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2011

The 6th Street Playhouse presents INTIMATE APPAREL by Lynn Nottage...


Georgia O'Keefe Museum Announces Opportunity to Paint on Georgia O'Keeffe's Doorstep
by Robert Diamond - February 28, 2013

The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum announces the unique opportunity to sketch, draw and watercolor independently on the grounds of Georgia O'Keeffe's Home and Studio in Abiquiu on May 20, 2013. Half or full day sessions are available to experience the high desert landscape made famous by the artist who liv...


National Black Touring Circuit Play Festival Presents ZORA NEALE HURSTON, 2/10-12
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2012

The National Black Touring Circuit's Black History Month Play Festival will present "Zora Neal Hurston," written by Laurence Holder, starring Kim Brockington and directed by Wynn Handman from February 10 - 12 at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 43rd Street....


DM Playhouse Holds Auditions for DROWSY CHAPERONE, 7/18
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2010

Auditions for the 'The Drowsy Chaperone' will be held at The Des Moines Community Playhouse at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 18. All auditions are open to the public; no one is pre-cast. Those auditioning must bring a prepared solo; an accompanist will be provided....


National Black Touring Circuit Play Festival Presents ZORA NEALE HURSTON, 2/10-12
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2012

The National Black Touring Circuit's Black History Month Play Festival will present "Zora Neal Hurston," written by Laurence Holder, starring Kim Brockington and directed by Wynn Handman from February 10 - 12 at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 43rd Street....


Santa Rosa's 6th Street Playhouse Presents Intimate Apparel 2/11-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 19, 2011

The 6th Street Playhouse presents INTIMATE APPAREL by Lynn Nottage...


The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Announces 'Free First Fridays'
by Christina Mancuso - May 01, 2013

The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum announced today that it will offer free admission to New Mexico residents and their guests on the first Friday of every month. The next 'Free First Friday' is May 3, 2013....


Southern Rep Announces Open Call Auditions for A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Kelsey Denette - September 27, 2011

Southern Rep announces auditions for the third play in our 2011-2012 Mainstage Season, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE by Tennessee Williams, directed by Jason Kirkpatrick, produced in collaboration with InSideOut Productions....


National Black Touring Circuit Play Festival Presents ZORA NEALE HURSTON, 2/10-12
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2012

The National Black Touring Circuit's Black History Month Play Festival will present "Zora Neal Hurston," written by Laurence Holder, starring Kim Brockington and directed by Wynn Handman from February 10 - 12 at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 43rd Street....


Woodie King, Jr.Makes Directorial Debut In MR. HIRSCH DIED YESTERDAY At Castillo Theatre 1/21
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2011

The Castillo Theatre (Dan Friedman, artistic director, Diane Stiles, managing director) held the first full cast rehearsal today for Fred Newman's MR. HIRSCH DIED YESTERDAY, which runs Friday, January 21 to Sunday, February 20 with an official press preview on Thursday, January 20. Directed by Woodi...


Remembering the Stars Who Passed in 2012
by Caryn Robbins - December 28, 2012

2012 saw the death of some of the most beloved actors, musicians, comedians, writers and true heros. From Whitney Houston to Dick Clark to Larry Hagman, People.com compiled a look back at the celebrities who passed this year. Click here to check it out....


'Picasso in the Met' and 'American Woman' to Close 8/15
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2010

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will be closing two popular exhibits, 'Picasso in the Met' and 'American Woman' on August 15. The immensly popular Picasso exhibit is the first exhibition to focus exclusively on the remarkable array of works by Pablo Picasso in the Metropolitan's collection. Featuring...


MAO'S LAST DANCER Released On Blu-ray and DVD, 5/3
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2011

Experience the cultural phenomenon of one of the year's most talked about independent films as MAO'S LAST DANCER arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on May 3 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Based on an inspiring true story, this emotionally powerful crowd-pleaser follows the journey of an ambi...


Remembering the Stars Who Passed in 2012
by Caryn Robbins - December 28, 2012

2012 saw the death of some of the most beloved actors, musicians, comedians, writers and true heros. From Whitney Houston to Dick Clark to Larry Hagman, People.com compiled a look back at the celebrities who passed this year. Click here to check it out....


National Black Touring Circut Presents SHIRLEY CHISHOLM, 2/18-20
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2011

National Black Touring Circuit, Woodie King Jr., Producer/Director, in association with the Castillo Theatre (Dan Friedman, artistic director, Diane Stiles, managing director) will be presenting Shirley Chisholm: Catalyst for Change by Ajene Washington, directed by Imani on February 18, 19, & 20th ,...


DM Playhouse Holds Auditions for DROWSY CHAPERONE, 7/18
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2010

Auditions for the 'The Drowsy Chaperone' will be held at The Des Moines Community Playhouse at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 18. All auditions are open to the public; no one is pre-cast. Those auditioning must bring a prepared solo; an accompanist will be provided....






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