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. ...
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)...
Author Tina Hutchence to Appear at New Hope Winery for Book Signing Event
by Julie Musbach - April 02, 2019 New Hope Winery, the rustic winery, restaurant, and live music venue nestled in a charming 18th-century barn in scenic Bucks County, is hosting a book signing event with Tina Hutchence, author of the highly anticipated intimate biography MICHAEL, My Brother, Lost Boy of INXS on Saturday, May 18 from...
MARIE CURIE: THE COURAGE OF KNOWLEDGE to Be Released On DVD December 11
by Julie Musbach - November 15, 2018 French director Marie Noëlle's ('The Anarchist's Wife') sumptuous and captivating biography of the great Marie Curie will have its DVD debut on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, from Big World Pictures. An Official Selection of the Toronto International Film Festival, Marie Curie: The Courage of Knowledge...
Writers In The Loft Presents Ben MacIntyre With His New York Times Bestseller 'The Spy And The Traitor'
by Stephi Wild - October 09, 2018 On Tuesday, October 16, Ben Macintyre, international bestselling author of Rogue Heroes, Double Cross, and countless other real-life espionage accounts, visits The Music Hall Loft to share an on-screen presentation and talk about his latest bestselling work of nonfiction, THE SPY AND THE TRAITOR. He...
National Sawdust Celebrates 80th Birthday Of Composer Joan Tower With Special Concert Featuring Women Composers
by Julie Musbach - October 18, 2018 In the tradition of the Philip Glass @80 and John Corigliano @80 concerts, National Sawdust celebrates Grammy Award-winning American composer Joan Tower in honor of her 80th birthday on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 4:00 pm as Chris Grymes presents Joan Tower and Friends. This special concert - thoug...
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: 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....
THE BLACK TAPES Drama Based On Podcast In Works At NBC
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 14, 2018 NBC is set to develop a supernatural drama based on The Black Tapes podcast, according to Deadline. The series hails from Emerald City co-creator Matthew Arnold, podcast creators Paul Bae and Terry Miles, Entertainment 360 and Universal TV....
A&E to Premiere Six-Hour Documentary Series BIOGRAPHY: THE TRUMP DYNASTY
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2019 A&E Network will premiere the six-hour documentary series “Biography: The Trump Dynasty” drawing from first-hand accounts and never-before-seen archival footage that examine the life and heritage of the 45th President of the United States. As part of the network's award-winning Biography series, the...
Melbourne Theatre Company Presents COSI
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2019 Sean Keenan (Wake in Fright) and Esther Hannaford (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) star alongside Gabriel Fancourt (The Hypochondriac), Glenn Hazeldine (Away), Bessie Holland (Wentworth), Robert Menzies (Macbeth), Rahel Romahn (The Principal), Katherine Tonkin (Abigail's Party) and George Zhao (...
A&E Network Celebrates the Lives of Two American Icons with New Compelling BIOGRAPHY Specials
by Tori Hartshorn - May 22, 2019 A&E Network is celebrating the lives of two American icons, Farrah Fawcett and John F. Kennedy Jr., surrounding the anniversaries of their tragic deaths through two in-depth original documentaries airing under the celebrated 'Biography' banner. These comprehensive explorations of their lives include...
Austin Scott is Taking His Shot as New Lead in HAMILTON
by Julie Musbach - February 19, 2019 Hamilton is welcoming a new leading man tonight as Austin Scott steps into the role of Alexander Hamilton on Broadway! Scott previously led the company of the First National Tour. He takes over following Michael Luwoye's final performance on February 17th. ...
VIDEO: HAMILTON Biographer Ron Chernow Takes on Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
by Stephi Wild - April 28, 2019 Ron Chernow gave remarks during the White House Correspondents' dinner on Saturday. The historian, and author of the Hamilton biography that inspired the musical, took on Trump in a big way....
Producers of YOUNG POPE to Develop Audrey Hepburn Drama Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 11, 2018 The Italian production company behind HBO's The Young Pope are developing a drama series based on the life Audrey Hepburn, according to The Hollywood Reporter. ...
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...
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. ...
Broadway Theatres to Dim for Diahann Carroll 10/16
by Julie Musbach - October 11, 2019 Tony winning singer and actress Diahann Carroll has died Friday at the age of 84.The Broadway community mourns the loss of beloved performer, pioneer, and Tony Award winner Diahann Carroll, who passed away on October 4, 2019 at age 84. To commemorate her life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owner...
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....
A&E Partners with WWE Studios to Produce Original Documentaries About WWE Hall of Famers
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 04, 2019 A&E Network is partnering with WWE Studios to produce five original two-hour documentaries under the award-winning 'Biography' banner showcasing some of the most iconic WWE Superstars of all time, including 'Macho Man' Randy Savage(R), 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper(TM), Booker T(R), Stone Cold Steve Austin(R)...
Westport Country Playhouse Presents Sunday Symposium for Irving Berlin Musical Tribute
by Sarah Hookey - July 11, 2019 James Kaplan, noted biographer and author of the upcoming book, "Irving Berlin: New York Genius," will be guest speaker at Westport Country Playhouse's Sunday Symposium on July 21, following a 3 p.m. performance of "Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin," a musical tribute to the legendary songwriter....
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!
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!
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
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.” ... |