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Ken Burns's two-part, four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th Century's most consequential and compelling personalities.

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Photo: First Look at Broadway-Bound 1776 at A.R.T. Photo Photo: First Look at Broadway-Bound 1776 at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022

The Broadway-bound production of 1776 began performances last week at American Repertory Theater at Harvard University and we've got the first photos of the cast and the new production. ...


1776 Comes to Theatre Tulsa in January 2023 Photo 1776 Comes to Theatre Tulsa in January 2023
by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2022

American HERstory comes to life with a new twist on a classic musical. It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence... if only the Congress can agree to it! Witness the birth of a nation with our all-female cast of founding ‘fathers.’...


The Garden Brings Waterfront Dining Back To Cherry Street Pier For Spring And Summer Photo The Garden Brings Waterfront Dining Back To Cherry Street Pier For Spring And Summer
by A.A. Cristi - April 27, 2021

The outdoor oasis is a stunning open-air eatery with 20,000 square feet of space featuring 250 covered shaded seats, floor to ceiling trees, blooming flowers, lush greenery, wooden picnic benches, modern art, urban design - and of course, amazing day and night views of the sunning Benjamin Franklin ...


Reyes | Finn to Present 'James Benjamin Franklin: Practice' Photo Reyes | Finn to Present 'James Benjamin Franklin: Practice'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2022

Reyes | Finn  will present Practice, the gallery’s third solo exhibition of work by Detroit-based artist James Benjamin Franklin, which will be on view from January 15th–February 26th, 2022....


Sarasota Institute Of Lifetime Learning Announces Its 2023 GLOBAL ISSUES And MUSIC MO Photo Sarasota Institute Of Lifetime Learning Announces Its 2023 GLOBAL ISSUES And MUSIC MONDAYS Series
by A.A. Cristi - November 28, 2022

2023 marks the 52nd anniversary of Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning's (SILL) “Global Issues” series. This hard-hitting series, which runs January 10-March 31, features 25 internationally renowned experts discussing a vast range of domestic and global issues. ...


Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre to Stage 1776 Photo Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre to Stage 1776
by Marissa Tomeo - March 20, 2022

The Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre Company present America’s Tony Award-winning musical “1776,” March 18th through April 3rd. Witness the birth of a nation as our forefathers struggle to craft the Declaration of Independence. The seminal event in American history blazes to vivi...


Video: Go Inside Opening Night for 1776 on Broadway Photo Video: Go Inside Opening Night for 1776 on Broadway
by Opening Night - October 08, 2022

There is a revolution happening on Broadway! Roundabout Theatre Company and the American Repertory Theater's new Broadway production of 1776, directed by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus, opened officially at Roundabout's American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the big nig...


Exclusive: Nathan Lane on Re-Naming Himself After His GUYS & DOLLS Character on FINDI Photo Exclusive: Nathan Lane on Re-Naming Himself After His GUYS & DOLLS Character on FINDING YOUR ROOTS
by Michael Major - February 22, 2022

In an exclusive clip from tonight's episode of Finding Your Roots on PBS, Nathan Lane discusses the process of how he decided to change his name, choosing between the first names of two of his previous roles, Benjamin Franklin in 1776 or Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls. Leslie Odom Jr. will also ap...


Antonio Cipriano Joins NATIONAL TREASURE Series on Disney+ Photo Antonio Cipriano Joins NATIONAL TREASURE Series on Disney+
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2022

Jagged Little Pill star Antonio Cipriano has been cast as a series regular on the upcoming National Treasure series on Disney+....


Celebrate The Holidays On The Kimmel Cultural Campus Photo Celebrate The Holidays On The Kimmel Cultural Campus
by A.A. Cristi - November 11, 2021

The Kimmel Cultural Campus celebrates the holiday season safely and with an array of offerings, designed to appeal to a range of ages and artistic tastes, alongside The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Campus’ esteemed Resident Companies....


Antonio Cipriano Joins NATIONAL TREASURE Series on Disney+ Photo Antonio Cipriano Joins NATIONAL TREASURE Series on Disney+
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2022

Jagged Little Pill star Antonio Cipriano has been cast as a series regular on the upcoming National Treasure series on Disney+....


Segerstrom Center Launches Disney Musicals in Schools Program 2023 Student Share Show Photo Segerstrom Center Launches Disney Musicals in Schools Program 2023 Student Share Showcase
by Stephi Wild - March 23, 2023

Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced its 2023 Disney Musicals in Schools student share performance, hosted by Broadway star Martina Sykes, (Shenzi in Disney's North American Tour of THE LION KING). ...


Morgan's Pier to Present Fall Fest on the Waterfront with Pumpkin Carving, Fall Decor Photo Morgan's Pier to Present Fall Fest on the Waterfront with Pumpkin Carving, Fall Decor, and New Menus
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 20, 2022

One of Philadelphia's largest and longest running fall festivals is back! Morgan's Pier Fall Fest returns to the Philadelphia waterfront from Thursday, September 22 to Saturday, October 29, 2022....


Lakewood Theatre Company Presents THE GIN GAME This Month Photo Lakewood Theatre Company Presents THE GIN GAME This Month
by Stephi Wild - February 01, 2023

The Gin Game by D.L. Coburn will be presented by Lakewood Theatre Company on its Side Door Stage for eight performances from February 23 through March 4, 2023. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:00 PM and Saturday matinees at 2:00 PM February 26 and March 4.  ...


The Dali String Quartet Launches New PRIMAVERA PRESENTS Series Photo The Dali String Quartet Launches New PRIMAVERA PRESENTS Series
by A.A. Cristi - April 04, 2022

The first Primavera Presents musical event will take place on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 3 p.m. with a concert by The Dali Quartet. ...


Writer, Professor & Historian Amnon Kabatchnik Pens COURTROOM DRAMAS ON THE STAGE Photo Writer, Professor & Historian Amnon Kabatchnik Pens COURTROOM DRAMAS ON THE STAGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 12, 2023

Legendary drama professor, esteemed historian, celebrated director, and award-winning writer Amnon Kabatchnik has penned an extraordinary new volume in his critically-acclaimed award-winning reference series....


VIDEO: Goodspeed Musicals Talks 1776 on New Episode of GREATSPEED Photo VIDEO: Goodspeed Musicals Talks 1776 on New Episode of GREATSPEED
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2021

Goodspeed Musicals has released its latest episode of the Greatspeed series, centered around 1776. This episode features two of the stars of Goodspeed's 2007 production of 1776, Ronn Carroll (Benjamin Franklin) and Peter A. Carey (John Adams), who will relive their favorite memories and share some c...


VIDEO: Natalie Charle Ellis is Melania Trump in New Animated Christmas Music Video Photo VIDEO: Natalie Charle Ellis is Melania Trump in New Animated Christmas Music Video
by Stephi Wild - December 22, 2020

Justin Anthony Long (City of Dreams) presents This F***ing Christmas Stuff, an original animated holiday tune inspired by the leaked Melania audio tapes about the 'Christmas stuff.' The video features vocals from Beetlejuice's Natalie Charle Ellis....


Palace Theatre Completes Lifting as Part of TSX Broadway Project Photo Palace Theatre Completes Lifting as Part of TSX Broadway Project
by Stephi Wild - May 05, 2022

The lifting of the Palace Theatre has been completed, marking a milestone in the TSX Broadway project. The theatre's new position is 30 feet about street level, within the podium of the 47-story Times Square hotel tower....


MR. SIMPSON Zoom Play Reading Will Be Presented By Theatre 40 in May Photo MR. SIMPSON Zoom Play Reading Will Be Presented By Theatre 40 in May
by Stephi Wild - April 29, 2021

Theatre Forty will present a Zoom reading of a new play, Mr. Simpson by Stephen Maitland-Lewis on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. PDT....


Chris Hocking Appointed New Chair To The ISTD Board Of Trustees Photo Chris Hocking Appointed New Chair To The ISTD Board Of Trustees
by Stephi Wild - December 07, 2020

ArtsEd Principal, Chris Hocking, has been appointed as the new Chair to the Board of Trustees of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD). He was elected to the position by the Council after the Society's 2020 AGM on 18 November.  ...


Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Receives $15,000 Arts Grant For Production of 1776 Photo Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Receives $15,000 Arts Grant For Production of 1776
by Stephi Wild - June 12, 2020

The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre has been awarded a $15,000 arts grant for its production of 1776 in early September....


Review Roundup: Broadway-Bound 1776 at A.R.T.; What Did the Critics Think? Photo Review Roundup: Broadway-Bound 1776 at A.R.T.; What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2022

The Broadway-bound production of 1776 began performances last month at American Repertory Theater at Harvard University. Let's see what the critics are saying and read all the reviews! ...


Chicago Humanities Festival To Host Famed Biographer Walter Isaacson Photo Chicago Humanities Festival To Host Famed Biographer Walter Isaacson
by A.A. Cristi - March 04, 2021

Chicago Humanities Festival is set to  host famed biographer Walter Isaacson. ...


Photo: First Look at Broadway-Bound 1776 at A.R.T. Photo Photo: First Look at Broadway-Bound 1776 at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022

The Broadway-bound production of 1776 began performances last week at American Repertory Theater at Harvard University and we've got the first photos of the cast and the new production. ...






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