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CMT Greenlights IF I LEAVE HERE TOMORROW: A FILM ABOUT LYNYRD SKYNYRD
by Caryn Robbins - November 03, 2016

On the heels of the critical and commercial success of its first five original documentaries, CMT today announced it has greenlit and begun production on IF I LEAVE HERE TOMORROW: A FILM ABOUT LYNYRD SKYNYRD...


Talkbacks Schedule Announced for Square One's BECOMING DR. RUTH
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2017

Director Tom Holehan and actor Alice McMahon, who plays Dr. Ruth Westheimer in Square One Theatre's current production of Becoming Dr. Ruth, will participate in Post-Performance Talkbacks (10-15 minutes only) with audience members following each of the Saturday 4pm performances on May 6,13 and 20....


'Broadway Backstory' Explores LEGALLY BLONDE's Road from Film to Broadway
by Theater People Podcast - January 20, 2017

Broadway Backstory, a documentary-style podcast in which each episode finds out how a show develops from an idea to a full Broadway production, has just released their latest episode. The episode tracks LEGALLY BLONDE on it's journey to Broadway. ...


BEAUTY AND THE BEAST's Emma Watson Reveals All-New Backstory for Belle
by Caryn Robbins - November 03, 2016

Emma Watson, who takes on the iconic role of 'Belle' in Disney's highly anticipated live action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, reveals an all-new backstory for the film's heroine....


Telemundo to Premiere Eagerly-Awaited Super Series EL CHEMA, Today
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2016

The eagerly awaited premiere of the Super Series EL CHEMA comes to TELEMUNDO this Today, December 6 at 10pm/9c....


BWW Review: CLOCKS 1888: THE GREENER, Hackney Empire, April 20 2016
by Gary Naylor - April 21, 2016

Gary Naylor sees an occasionally brilliant, occasionally confused new opera about life lived against the clock in the 19th century East End of London....


Join THE LITTLE HOURS' Aubrey Plaza, Dave Franco & Jeff Baena for Live Reading of THE DECAMERON in NYC
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2017

Hear ye, hear ye! On June 28th, Aubrey Plaza, Dave Franco and writer/director Jeff Baena will perform a live reading of stories from Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron tied to the June 30th release of their film THE LITTLE HOURS....


Lowland Hum to Perform at Capitol Center for the Arts, 6/18
by Tyler Peterson - May 16, 2016

Husband-and-wife singer/songwriters Lowland Hum will be appearing at the Spotlight Cafe at the Capitol Center for the Arts (CCA) in Concord, New Hampshire on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 8PM.  Tickets are currently on sale....


X-FILES: COLD CASES Original Audible Production Out 7/18
by Caryn Robbins - April 10, 2017

On July 18, Audible Studios will release THE X-FILES: COLD CASES, an Audible Original production starring David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson and a full cast, and including rich sound design and music that returns fans to the Universe they've come to know and love with original material in an entirely ...


BWW Review: Maureen Taylor Celebrates Unheralded Composer Bob Merrill in New York Cabaret's Greatest Hits at Metropolitan Room
by Victoria Ordin - July 21, 2016

In her A-line black and white polka dot dress with petticoats, a lively (and lithe!) Maureen Taylor delivered an entertaining tribute to lyricist Bob Merrill at the Metropolitan Room (on July 13). Originally directed by Peter Napolitano when the show debuted in 2008-09, Taylor Made is the latest ins...


Telemundo Rolls Out Exclusive Digital Prequel to Super Series EL CHEMA
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2016

In anticipation of its newly announced premiere date of Tuesday, December 6 at 10pm/9c, TELEMUNDO rolls out an exclusive digital prequel to the Super Series EL CHEMA via Telemundo.com, VOD and the Telemundo Novelas app....


Join THE LITTLE HOURS' Aubrey Plaza, Dave Franco & Jeff Baena for Live Reading of THE DECAMERON in NYC
by Movies News Desk - June 23, 2017

Hear ye, hear ye! On June 28th, Aubrey Plaza, Dave Franco and writer/director Jeff Baena will perform a live reading of stories from Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron tied to the June 30th release of their film THE LITTLE HOURS....


COVER REVEAL! HIDDENSEE: A Tale of the Once and Future Nutcracker by Gregory Maguire
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner - May 15, 2017

Gregory Maguire, best known for WICKED: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which was turned into the best-selling Broadway musical Wicked, has struck gold again. Maguire has made a career out of fractured fairy tales, spinning new versions of tales from Lewis Carroll to Hans Chri...


BWW Blog: Jennifer Rudin - FREEWAY - One Day Until Opening Night!
by Guest Blogger: Jennifer Rudin - February 02, 2017

My ten-minute play FREEWAY opens on Friday night as part of Eclectic Evening of Shorts X: Boxers & Briefs...


Backstory of Belle's Mother Revealed in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Live-Action Film
by Caryn Robbins - March 16, 2017

The studio's new live-action adaptation of the film will include a new subplot featuring a flashback to Belle's early days and an explanation for her mother's demise....


Join THE LITTLE HOURS' Aubrey Plaza, Dave Franco & Jeff Baena for Live Reading of THE DECAMERON in NYC
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2017

Hear ye, hear ye! On June 28th, Aubrey Plaza, Dave Franco and writer/director Jeff Baena will perform a live reading of stories from Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron tied to the June 30th release of their film THE LITTLE HOURS....


BEAUTY AND THE BEAST's Emma Watson Reveals All-New Backstory for Belle
by Caryn Robbins - November 03, 2016

Emma Watson, who takes on the iconic role of 'Belle' in Disney's highly anticipated live action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, reveals an all-new backstory for the film's heroine....


Join THE LITTLE HOURS' Aubrey Plaza, Dave Franco & Jeff Baena for Live Reading of THE DECAMERON in NYC
by Movies News Desk - June 23, 2017

Hear ye, hear ye! On June 28th, Aubrey Plaza, Dave Franco and writer/director Jeff Baena will perform a live reading of stories from Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron tied to the June 30th release of their film THE LITTLE HOURS....


BWW Morning Brief March 17th, 2017 - St. Patrick's Day and More!
by Jessica Khan - March 17, 2017

Happy Friday, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: It's an Off-Broadway extravaganza this weekend with two openings and three shows starting previews!...


Post-Performance Talkbacks Scheduled for Square One's BECOMING DR. RUTH
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2017

Director Tom Holehan and actor Alice McMahon, who plays Dr. Ruth Westheimer in Square One Theatre's current production of Becoming Dr. Ruth, will participate in Post-Performance Talkbacks (10-15 minutes only) with audience members following each of the Saturday 4pm performances on May 6,13 and 20....


National Geographic Orders Second Season of Hit Anthology Series GENIUS
by Caryn Robbins - April 20, 2017

National Geographic announced today at the network's FURTHER Front presentation the official greenlight of a second season of the scripted anthology series GENIUS, which tells the untold stories of the world's most brilliant innovators....


Telemundo to Premiere Eagerly-Awaited Super Series EL CHEMA, 12/6
by Caryn Robbins - December 02, 2016

The eagerly awaited premiere of the Super Series EL CHEMA comes to TELEMUNDO this Tuesday, December 6 at 10pm/9c....


BWW Review: Maureen Taylor Celebrates Unheralded Composer Bob Merrill in New York Cabaret's Greatest Hits at Metropolitan Room
by Victoria Ordin - July 21, 2016

In her A-line black and white polka dot dress with petticoats, a lively (and lithe!) Maureen Taylor delivered an entertaining tribute to lyricist Bob Merrill at the Metropolitan Room (on July 13). Originally directed by Peter Napolitano when the show debuted in 2008-09, Taylor Made is the latest ins...


Popular Mechanicals Remount Show for Sydney Audiences
by Julie Musbach - March 07, 2017

Following their riotous reception in 2015, the original cast of State Theatre Company South Australia's The Popular Mechanicals are heading east to remount the show for Sydney Theatre Company, marshalled once again by former STC Resident Director Sarah Giles. Performances are at The Wharf from 6 Apr...


CMT Greenlights IF I LEAVE HERE TOMORROW: A FILM ABOUT LYNYRD SKYNYRD
by Caryn Robbins - November 03, 2016

On the heels of the critical and commercial success of its first five original documentaries, CMT today announced it has greenlit and begun production on IF I LEAVE HERE TOMORROW: A FILM ABOUT LYNYRD SKYNYRD...






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