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Biography is a documentary television series. Originally produced by CBS in 1962 and hosted by Mike Wallace, the A&E Network later re-ran it and has produced new episodes since 1987. The series has featured biographies on such people as Elvis Presley, Pl

AILEY Documentary Acquired by NEON for Distribution Photo AILEY Documentary Acquired by NEON for Distribution
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 01, 2021

After making considerable buzz this past weekend at Sundance Film Festival, Jamila Wignot's documentary 'Ailey' has been acquired by NEON for distribution. ...


MARVIN HAMLISCH: LOVE IS NEVER GONE Comes to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2024

Learn about the extraordinary life and legacy of Marvin Hamlisch with the upcoming one-night-only staged reading of 'Marvin Hamlisch: Love Is Never Gone' - A Musical Biography. ...


GARTH BROOKS: THE ROAD I'M ON Brings in 1.2 Million Viewers Photo GARTH BROOKS: THE ROAD I'M ON Brings in 1.2 Million Viewers
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 03, 2019

The premiere of A&E Network's 'Biography - Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On (Part 1)' hit a high note on Monday night, delivering 1.2 million Total Viewers according to Nielsen Media Research, the largest audience for a 'Biography' installment in 15 years (since 'Biography: Jeopardy!' in December 2004)...


Father/Daughter Duo Team Up To Present The World Premiere Of ORLANDO: A Rhapsody At T Photo Father/Daughter Duo Team Up To Present The World Premiere Of ORLANDO: A Rhapsody At The Tank
by A.A. Cristi - March 08, 2024

Paris-based artist Vinora Epp and her father Steven Epp present the world premiere of ORLANDO: A Rhapsody at The Tank in NYC. Inspired by Virginia Woolf's novel, this father/daughter duo co-star in the play running April 17 - 24....


BroadwaySF & Book Passage Present UNSCRIPTED: AN EVENING WITH RUPAUL Photo BroadwaySF & Book Passage Present UNSCRIPTED: AN EVENING WITH RUPAUL
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2024

Today, BroadwaySF, part of the Ambassador Theatre Group, and Book Passage announced UNSCRIPTED: An Evening with RuPaul, the latest installment in BroadwaySF's Unscripted series where culture-shaping luminaries and innovators bring their singular perspectives to San Francisco for an unforgettable eve...


THE UNAUTHORISED BIOGRAPHY OF... Comes to the Court Theatre Next Month Photo THE UNAUTHORISED BIOGRAPHY OF... Comes to the Court Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2021

Aotearoa’s history books are packed full of unsung heroes and hidden tales that our Court Youth Company are exploring in this brand-new, devised production.  Creating theatre based around their favourite Kiwi figures, our 21 young creatives will perform the completely unauthorised and completely com...


VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for Upcoming Documentary AILEY! Photo VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for Upcoming Documentary AILEY!
by Sarah Leiber - May 27, 2021

Ailey’s commitment to searching for truth in movement resulted in pioneering and enduring choreography that centers on African American experiences. ...


Maestro Hector Olivera Makes His Northrop Debut Following World Premiere Of THE NORTH Photo Maestro Hector Olivera Makes His Northrop Debut Following World Premiere Of THE NORTHROP ORGAN: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2022

Internationally acclaimed organ virtuoso Hector Olivera makes his Northrop debut in a program that features works by Meyerbeer, Elmore, Franck, Vierne, and more. ...


VIDEO: Cabaret Corner With Lucie Arnaz Photo VIDEO: Cabaret Corner With Lucie Arnaz
by Stephi Wild - July 05, 2020

Lucie Arnaz, star of stage, screen, and cabaret comes to The Corner for this week's episode of Cabaret Corner, a series devoted to having meaningful conversations with leaders in the cabaret community....


HER BRILLIANT CAREER Comes to State Library NSW in June Photo HER BRILLIANT CAREER Comes to State Library NSW in June
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2022

Moira Blumenthal Productions supported by Shalom continue to expand the momentum of Jewish Theatre in Sydney by developing new ideas and scripts.  ...


Marianne Faithfull's 'Vagabond Ways' Album to be Reissued Photo Marianne Faithfull's 'Vagabond Ways' Album to be Reissued
by Michael Major - January 20, 2022

The reissue, originally recorded at Teatro Studios in California and produced by Mark Howard and Daniel Lanois, will include a selection of previously unreleased bonus demos and an unheard studio recording, plus new liner notes. It will be the first time the album has been released as a heavyweight ...


Lyric Fest Presents A SINGER'S SINGER: A Biography In Music Of Winnaretta Singer - An Photo Lyric Fest Presents A SINGER'S SINGER: A Biography In Music Of Winnaretta Singer - An American Patroness In Paris
by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2022

​​​​​​​Lyric Fest continues its 20th anniversary season with two performances of A Singer's Singer: A Biography In Music of Winnaretta Singer - An American Patroness In Paris, to be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 3:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia - the place where Lyric...


Robert Caro Will Discuss THE POWER BROKER at 92Y Photo Robert Caro Will Discuss THE POWER BROKER at 92Y
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2024

Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Robert Caro will visit 92NY's Unterberg Poetry Center to discuss the art of biography on the 50th anniversary of his monumental first book, The Power Broker. ...


Josh Gad to Make Directorial Debut with Chris Farley Biopic Starring Paul Walter Haus Photo Josh Gad to Make Directorial Debut with Chris Farley Biopic Starring Paul Walter Hauser
by Josh Sharpe - April 12, 2024

According to reports, Tony Award-nominated actor Josh Gad is set to mark his directorial debut with a biopic centering on legendary comic Chris Farley. Gad, known for his role as Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon and as the voice of Olaf in the Frozen franchise, will be directing the film with ...


Josh Gad-Directed Chris Farley Biopic Picked Up By New Line Cinema Photo Josh Gad-Directed Chris Farley Biopic Picked Up By New Line Cinema
by Josh Sharpe - April 30, 2024

Tony Award-nominated actor Josh Gad will make his directorial debut with a biopic centering on legendary comic Chris Farley....


The Pulitzer Prize Winner David Blight Appears On WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE, 1/1 Photo The Pulitzer Prize Winner David Blight Appears On WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE, 1/16
by A.A. Cristi - November 14, 2019

Pulitzer Prize-winning author, professor, and historian David Blight comes to The Music Hall as part of the Writers on a New England Stage series on Thursday, January 16. He will discuss his latest book, FREDERICK DOUGLASS, a biography of arguably the most important African American of the 19th cent...


Author Gary Weiss Will Discuss 'Retail Gangster' With Kurt Boone at Village Works Gal Photo Author Gary Weiss Will Discuss 'Retail Gangster' With Kurt Boone at Village Works Gallery
by Stephi Wild - September 14, 2022

Investigative journalist and author Gary Weiss discusses his newly released  “Retail Gangster: The Insane Real-Life Story of CRAZY EDDIE”  (Hachette Books - August 2022) with writer / urban street culture chronicler Kurt Boone at the Village Works Gallery and Bookstore in Manhattan on Thursday, Sept...


AILEY Documentary Acquired by NEON for Distribution Photo AILEY Documentary Acquired by NEON for Distribution
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 01, 2021

After making considerable buzz this past weekend at Sundance Film Festival, Jamila Wignot's documentary 'Ailey' has been acquired by NEON for distribution. ...


The Old Globe to Present ANONYMOUS BIOGRAPHY: THE ARGUMENTS OF JUAN JOSE SAER Photo The Old Globe to Present ANONYMOUS BIOGRAPHY: THE ARGUMENTS OF JUAN JOSE SAER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 24, 2021

The Old Globe will continue its streaming productions with English and Spanish language versions of Anonymous Biography: The Arguments of Juan José Saer, a world premiere play by Argentinian writer Juan José Saer, with English translation by Roanne Kantor....


Photos: First Look At ORLANDO: A RHAPSODY At The Tank Photo Photos: First Look At ORLANDO: A RHAPSODY At The Tank
by A.A. Cristi - April 22, 2024

Vinora Epp and Steven Epp new play ORLANDO: A Rhapsody opened at The Tank last week. Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s novel “Orlando: A Biography,' the play was created by Vinora and her father Steven who used Woolf’s novel as a jumping off point. The pair also co-star in the production. See photos belo...


HAMILTON Extends San Francisco Run By 21 Weeks Photo HAMILTON Extends San Francisco Run By 21 Weeks
by Alan Henry - November 04, 2019

BroadwaySF announced today that the third national 'And Peggy' tour of Hamilton has extended its run in San Francisco by 21 weeks and tickets for the extension are now on sale. The production is now extended through May 31, 2020 at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco....


VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for Upcoming Documentary AILEY! Photo VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for Upcoming Documentary AILEY!
by Sarah Leiber - May 27, 2021

Ailey’s commitment to searching for truth in movement resulted in pioneering and enduring choreography that centers on African American experiences. ...


VIDEO: On This Day, August 6- HAMILTON Opens On Broadway! Photo VIDEO: On This Day, August 6- HAMILTON Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - August 06, 2020

On this day in 2015, Hamilton officially opened on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers theater!...


Jeff Rector Secures Rights For Autobiography of Golf Legend Al Geiberger Photo Jeff Rector Secures Rights For Autobiography of Golf Legend Al Geiberger
by A.A. Cristi - July 30, 2020

Award-winning filmmaker and best-selling author Jeff Rector has recently secured the television, motion picture and all media rights for the life story of legendary champion golfer Al Greiberger, beginning with his forthcoming book, “Mr. 59: The Al Geiberger Story, One of Golf's Greatest Legends.” ...


Broadway Books: 10 Biographies to Read While Staying Inside! Photo Broadway Books: 10 Biographies to Read While Staying Inside!
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2020

Looking for something new to read while stuck inside, but still need your Broadway fix? We've rounded up 10 of our favorite theatrical biographies to fill the void!...






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