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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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Leslie Uggams to Receive Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree from UConn
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2015

Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams will receive an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, Storrs on Saturday, May 9 during the school's 2015 commencement ceremonies....


EDINBURGH 2014 - BWW Reviews: THE SCOTTISH ENLIGHTENMENT PROJECT, Summerhall, August 1 2014
by Amy Hanson - August 02, 2014

The Scottish Enlightenment Project, playing for only three nights at Summerhall, is a performance of a work in progress created by the National Theatre of Scotland and Brooklyn-based the TEAM. A meditation on Scottish national identity, particularly in contrast with that of America, it is centred a...


Photo Flash: Leslie Uggams Receives Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts at UConn
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015

Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams received an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, Storrs on Saturday, May 9 during the School's 2015 commencement ceremonies. Dr. Uggams then delivered the commencement address to the gr...


NAC Salon to Host The Tennessee Williams Project (Free)
by Tyler Peterson - September 15, 2015

Nettles Artists Collective and East 3rd Productions have joined creative forces to bring The Tennessee Williams Project to the general public. The Tennessee Williams Project aims to engage citizens with the writer's work through free readings which are followed by an engaging and democratic post-rea...


Lauren Cohan Stars in Chilling Terror 'The Boy'
by Caryn Robbins - March 09, 2016

A young American woman uncovers the menacing nature of the English family she cares for in The Boy, a terrifying thriller debuting on Digital HD on April 26, 2016 and on Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand on May 10, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment....


See Psychological Thriller TORTURE ROOM on Halloween
by Movies News Desk - October 30, 2014

This Halloween season is marked by the re-release of “Torture Room,” a thriller drawn from what is possible in America during the modern age of fear of terrorism, suspicion, and far reaching government powers....


A RAISIN IN THE SUN Wins 2014 Tony for Best Revival of a Play
by BWW Special Coverage - June 08, 2014

A RAISIN IN THE SUN has won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. Set on Chicago's South Side, A Raisin in the Sun revolved around the divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee (Denzel Washington), his wife Ruth (Sophie Okonedo), his sist...


Kierra Sheard to Launch Clothing Line Eleven60 Website Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2015

On Saturday, June 20, 2015, GRAMMY nominated, Stellar Award-winning recording artist, television star and clothing designer, Kierra Sheard, will launch the website for her new clothing line, Eleven60....


Rehearsals Kick Off For Lincoln Center Theater's THE OLDEST BOY
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2014

Rehearsals are currently underway for Lincoln Center Theater's production of of Sarah Ruhl's new play THE OLDEST BOY. The play, directed by Rebecca Taichman, will begin previews Thursday, October 9 and open on Monday, November 3 in the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street)....


BWW Previews: Music City Theatre Company's VAGINA MONOLOGUES
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 06, 2015

Bradley Moore and Elizabeth Turner direct a cast of Nashville actresses in The Vagina Monologues next week. Among the actresses featured in the cast are Susan Adkins, Heather Vaughn Alexander, McKenna Driver, Lisa Fults, Savannah Hall, Jessica Hausberger, Aubrey Iwan, Karen Kirby, Amie Lara, Julia N...


Whoopi Goldberg to Headline at Ridgefield Playhouse, 10/11
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2014

Star of screen, stage and TV, the incomparable Whoopi Goldberg is coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, October 11, at 8:30 p.m....


Canadian Rock n' Roll Legend Randy Bachman Plays The Concert Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2015

?Canadian rock n' roll legend Randy Bachman, joined by a powerhouse rhythm section of Anna Ruddick on bass and Dale Anne Brendan on drums, will perform in New York City tonight, April 25 at the Concert Hall at New York Society for Ethical Culture....


'The Promiscuous Puppeteer' by Author Walter B. Biondi Releases Internationally
by Christina Mancuso - August 15, 2014

'The Promiscuous Puppeteer' - Tate Publishing, LLC, and author Walter B. Biondi announced on August 12, 2014 the national and international release of the bestselling author's newest suspense novel 'The Promiscuous Puppeteer.' Praising reviews have already appeared on noted book review website 'Good...


Lincoln Center Theater's THE OLDEST BOY Begins Performances Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2014

Lincoln Center Theater's production of of Sarah Ruhl's new play The Oldest Boy, directed by Rebecca Taichman, begins previews tonight, October 9 and open on Monday, November 3 in the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street)....


STAGE TUBE: See Dr. Leslie Uggams' Full Speech at UConn's Graduation
by Stage Tube - May 29, 2015

Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams received an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, Storrs on Saturday, May 9 during the School's 2015 commencement ceremonies. Dr. Uggams then delivered the commencement address to the gr...


PlayMakers Rep Stages TROUBLE IN MIND, Now thru 2/8
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2015

PlayMakers Repertory Company continues its Mainstage Season tonight, Jan. 21-Feb. 8 with a scathingly funny backstage drama, 'Trouble in Mind,' by Alice Childress. PlayMakers is the professional theater in residence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill....


NBC Announces Casting Call for Role of 'Dorothy' in THE WIZ LIVE
by Caryn Robbins - May 28, 2015

NBC is having an open casting call for the lead role of Dorothy in the network's upcoming holiday special “The Wiz Live!,” set for Thursday, Dec. 3....


VIDEO: First Look - Natalie Dormer Stars in Supernatural Thriller THE FOREST
by - December 21, 2015

Gramercy Pictures has unveiled a new trailer for the supernatural thriller THE FOREST. Starring "Game of Thrones" Natalie Dormer, the film hits theaters on January 8, 2016....


Dad's Garage to Stage New Sketch Show WOMAN OF THE YEAR
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2016

This February, Dad's Garage will challenge the portrayal of modern women in society during the scripted comedy show "Woman of the Year." Featuring sketches written by the ladies of Dad's Garage, this show twists all sorts of traditional notions of how women are supposed to act, dress, think, and liv...


Audio Fidelity to Release 'The Best Of The Guess Who'
by Tyler Peterson - February 19, 2015

Marshall Blonstein's Audio Fidelity will be releasing The Guess Who's 'The Best Of Guess Who' album on Limited Edition 4.0 Quad Hybrid SACD in April 2015. They didn't have street cred; they didn't look like stars; and they weren't considered 'cool' by the ultra hip and snooty underground FM rock cro...


VIDEO: Misty Copeland Documentary A BALLERINA'S TALE Hits Theaters Today
by TV News Desk - October 14, 2015

Directed by George Nelson and starring Misty Copeland, the film opens in theaters and will be available on VOD October 14th....


Viacom's BET Networks Acquires SOUL TRAIN
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2016

BET Networks, a division of Viacom (Nasdaq:VIAB, VIA), today announced it has acquired Soul Train from InterMedia Partners and The Yucaipa Companies....


Burton Cummings to Play Orleans Showroom. 5/9-10
by Tyler Peterson - April 08, 2015

Renowned musician and songwriter Burton Cummings will return to perform his timeless hits at The Orleans Showroom on May 9 and 10....


Camille A. Brown Named TED2015 Fellow
by Tyler Peterson - December 23, 2014

Camille A. Brown, renowned for her intrinsically rhythmic choreography and narrative style, has been named a TED2015 Fellow....


Photo Flash: Leslie Uggams Receives Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts at UConn
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015

Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams received an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, Storrs on Saturday, May 9 during the School's 2015 commencement ceremonies. Dr. Uggams then delivered the commencement address to the gr...






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