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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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VIDEO: Broadway Veteran Lynnie Godfrey Performs With Children's Chorus Photo VIDEO: Broadway Veteran Lynnie Godfrey Performs With Children's Chorus
by Stephi Wild - December 01, 2018

When stage and screen vet Lynnie Godfrey learned about how little music education was available in Allentown, PA, she assembled a children's chorus....


Outskirts Press Announces 2018 Reader Views Award Winners Photo Outskirts Press Announces 2018 Reader Views Award Winners
by Robert Diamond - April 25, 2018

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Elmira College Theatre Opens Season October 25 Photo Elmira College Theatre Opens Season October 25
by Julie Musbach - October 09, 2019

The Elmira College Theatre Program begins its 2019-2020 season with Darcy Parker Bruce's, Poet Soldier. Performances are scheduled October 25 and 26 at 8:00 p.m., with a matinee October 27 at 2:00 p.m. in Gibson Theatre at Elmira College....


Pérez Art Museum Miami Announces Latin American And Latinx Art Fund Photo Pérez Art Museum Miami Announces Latin American And Latinx Art Fund
by A.A. Cristi - November 09, 2018

Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is pleased to announce the Latin American and Latinx Art Fund, a new affiliate group created to support exhibitions and programming at PAMM for Latin American and Latinx artists. The group will launch on November 13, and be followed by Latinx Art Sessions, a two-day pro...


Philly POPS To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Sixth Annual POPS Ball Photo Philly POPS To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Sixth Annual POPS Ball
by Julie Musbach - August 23, 2018

The Philly POPS will hold its Sixth Annual POPS Ball gala on September 13 at the Union League of Philadelphia. The Sixth Annual POPS Ball will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the POPS and its indelible impact on Philadelphia's cultural identity....


EduHam Program Comes to Philadelphia Today Photo EduHam Program Comes to Philadelphia Today
by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2019

The innovative educational program that debuted at HAMILTON on Broadway will continue in Philadelphia on Thursday, November 7 when over 1,700 students and teachers from 39 high schools attend the matinee performance of the musical at the Forrest Theatre....


The Studio Theatre Mounts IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU Photo The Studio Theatre Mounts IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
by Julie Musbach - August 23, 2018

In January, The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol (806 San Marino Drive, The Villages, FL) will open the third production of its third season with the musical It Shoulda Been You; Music by Barbara Anselmi, and Book & Lyrics by Brian Hargrove....


The Muny Announces Complete Casting for 1776 Photo The Muny Announces Complete Casting for 1776
by Alan Henry - June 07, 2019

The Muny announced today its complete cast, design and production team for 1776, the third show of its second century, June 27 - July 3. ...


New Repertory Theatre Presents 1776 Photo New Repertory Theatre Presents 1776
by A.A. Cristi - November 06, 2018

New Repertory Theatre presents 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone. Co-directed by Broadway veteran Austin Pendleton and Kelli Edwards, the production runs November 30 through December 23, 2018 in the MainStage Theater at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arse...


Photo Flash: First Look at 1776 THE MUSICAL at La Mirada Photo Photo Flash: First Look at 1776 THE MUSICAL at La Mirada
by Stephi Wild - January 12, 2019

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT (celebrating its 25th Silver Anniversary at the theatre) present the award-winning and revolutionary 1776 THE MUSICAL, with musical direction by Jeff Rizzo and directed & staged by Glenn Casale. 1776 THE MUSICAL will preview on Fr...


Plays Selected For Eighth Annual Student Festival
by Marianka Swain - November 28, 2019

Plays Selected for Student Ten-Minute Playwriting Festival...


BWW Review: 1776 at La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts Photo BWW Review: 1776 at La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
by Cary Ginell - January 31, 2019

A brilliant cast and production highlights McCoy Rigby Entertainment's '1776,' with bravura performances from Andy Umberger (John Adams), Peter Van Norden (Benjamin Franklin) and John Barbour (Edward Rutledge)....


St. Stephen Vineyards Introduces New High-Quality Organic Wines Photo St. Stephen Vineyards Introduces New High-Quality Organic Wines
by Marina Kennedy - August 29, 2018

In an effort to meet the growing demand for quality organic wine, St. Stephen Vineyards LLC today announced the introduction of its line of superior organic wines to the United States market....


Center Theatre Group Continues Free Library Play Reading Series In 2020 Photo Center Theatre Group Continues Free Library Play Reading Series In 2020
by A.A. Cristi - January 03, 2020

Center Theatre Group will continue its free library play reading series with the readings of six plays on select dates from January to June 2020. The plays will be presented at Benjamin Franklin Library on Tuesdays, Malabar Library on Wednesdays and Robert Louis Stevenson Library on Thursdays. All r...


Snowlion Rep Announces World Premiere Of New Musical MESMERIZED Photo Snowlion Rep Announces World Premiere Of New Musical MESMERIZED
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2019

Snowlion Repertory Company, whose mission is to create, develop, and present new theater works of cultural, ethical, and spiritual value, announces the world premiere production of the new musical Mesmerized running May 3 through 12 at Portland Ballet Studio Theater in Portland....


LYSISTRATA: CROSS YOUR LEGS SISTER! To Debut At Philly Fringe Photo LYSISTRATA: CROSS YOUR LEGS SISTER! To Debut At Philly Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - August 30, 2019

A musical adaptation of Aristophanes' Lysistrata...is based on the original Greek comedy in which Lysistrata convinces all the women to withhold sexual privileges and to occupy the main bank in order to force their men to make peace and end the war. This production explores the timelessness message,...


BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: AMERICAN GIGOLO... Dad's Garage Uncovers X-Rated Truths About Fame Photo BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: AMERICAN GIGOLO... Dad's Garage Uncovers X-Rated Truths About Famed Statesman
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2018

Let's face it: "Hamilton" tickets are way too expensive. As heartbreaking as it is, we just don't have that type of extra cash lying about. So Dad's Garage theatre is taking history into our own hands, and bringing to the stage tales of Benjamin Franklin, the amazing, underrated, X-rated, founding f...


BWW Review: 1776 at Alhambra Theatre And Dining Photo BWW Review: 1776 at Alhambra Theatre And Dining
by Jordan Higginbotham - November 05, 2018

1776 has declared its position at The Alhambra Theatre and Dining. The Tony nominated show tells the story of the drafting of the Declaration of Independence between May and July of 1776. Anyone who has taken a history class will recognize the iconic characters, such as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin...


The Spring Lake Theatre Co. Presents An All-female Cast For 1776 Photo The Spring Lake Theatre Co. Presents An All-female Cast For 1776
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 10, 2020

The Spring Lake Theatre Company will present the award-winning and revolutionary 1776 the Musical - with a twist!...


Pulitzer Prizewinner Anne Applebaum to Headline Foreign Policy... Photo Pulitzer Prizewinner Anne Applebaum to Headline Foreign Policy...
by Robert Diamond - November 01, 2018

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BWW Review: MADAMA BUTTERFLY at Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Photo BWW Review: MADAMA BUTTERFLY at Lyric Opera Of Kansas City
by Alan Portner - November 04, 2018

Lyric Opera's 'Madama Butterfly' as performed on the stage of the Muriel Kauffman Theater is extraordinary. Puccini's music remains transcendent even after one hundred fourteen years....


Photo Flash: The Studio Theatre Presents IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU Photo Photo Flash: The Studio Theatre Presents IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2019

In January, The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol (806 San Marino Drive, The Villages, FL) will open the third production of its third season with the musical It Shoulda Been You; Music by Barbara Anselmi, and Book & Lyrics by Brian Hargrove....


Devin Ilaw, Dorcas Leung, and Charlotte Maltby to Helm 54 SINGS 1776 Photo Devin Ilaw, Dorcas Leung, and Charlotte Maltby to Helm 54 SINGS 1776
by Julie Musbach - June 11, 2018

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Devin Ilaw, Dorcas Leung, and Charlotte Maltby in 54 Sings 1776 on July 3 and July 4, 2018. The Fourth of July meets Broadway in the fifth annual concert staging of the beloved musical, 1776, at Feinstein's/54 Below. Showcase your patriotism wit...


TV: 1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram! Photo TV: 1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram!
by Linnae Medeiros - July 01, 2019

This weekend, Keith Hines piddled, twiddled and resolved as he took BroadwayWorld behind the scenes at The Muny's production of 1776! So in case you missed it (or just want to relive all of the fun and excitement), we compiled clips for you to enjoy. Check it all out!...


1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow! Photo 1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros - June 28, 2019

It's time to head to Philadelphia because Keith Hines is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story tomorrow, June 29th, at the Muny's production of 1776! Be sure to tune in all throughout the day to get a look behind-the-scenes of the historical musical! You're definitely gonna want to vote yes fo...






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