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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

BWW Reviews: Stellar Performances but No Story in 5th Ave's A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN
by Jay Irwin - April 01, 2016

I'll admit to only a passing familiarity with Janis Joplin before I saw the current show at the 5th Avenue Theatre, “A Night with Janis Joplin”, in that I knew who she was but was hard pressed to come up with any of her songs. Of course, after seeing the show I found I knew more of her stuff than I...


BWW Review: Scottsdale Musical Theater Company Presents KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
by Herbert Paine - May 27, 2016

With its array of accolades ~ novel, film, and musical ~ and the richness of its themes and content, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN is a treasure trove of possibility, to be mined deeply and imaginatively for its allusions to the mythology of the spider woman, cinema, and revolution. On these varied accou...


Dr. Henry Maurice Goldman Biography Revealed in New Release
by Christina Mancuso - March 16, 2016

Dr. Henry Maurice Goldman grew up in a blue-collar section of Boston, and he rose to the rank of Captain in the United States Army and benefitted from an Ivy League education to become a prominent dental educator. The school he founded carries his name and was dedicated to his memory: The Henry M. G...


History Channel to Present ALEXANDER HAMILTON Special ft. Ron Chernow This June
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2016

Today, the History Channel announced that they will present the all-new special ALEXANDER HAMILTON (wt) on Sunday, June 26 at 9pm....


East Lynne Theater Company to Support Gilda's Club South Jersey with BIOGRAPHY
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016

???????The Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company not only gives gift certificates to charitable nonprofits, meeting requests from organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Virginia, and New Jersey, but also offers a portion of its proceeds during at least one performance yearly to ...


Mosaic Theater to Launch Season Two with Off-Broadway Hit SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF
by A.A. Cristi - August 01, 2016

Mosaic Theater Company of DC launches its momentous second season with Terry Teachout's Off-Broadway hit, SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF August 25 - September 25, 2016....


MAGGIE SMITH: A BIOGRAPHY Released Today
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2015

MAGGIE SMITH: A BIOGRAPHY is set for release today, December 29, 2015....


Eric Hoffer Wins Award for BLUE SKIES BUDDHA
by Christina Mancuso - May 25, 2016

Mystic Buddha Publishing House today announced that its #1 Kindle best-seller, 'Blue Skies Buddha,' the biography of Rama - Dr. Frederick Lenz, was named a winner of the 2016 Eric Hoffer Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing in the Spiritual category. The biography describes an American tea...


VIDEO: HAMILTON Biographer Ron Chernow Talks Broadway Hit & More on CBS
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2016

CBS News correspondent Chip Reid speaks to Ron Chernow, author of the Hamilton biography that inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda to write his hip-hop musical....


N-Y Historical Society's 'History Makers' Gala to Honor HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda and Biographer Ron Chernow
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2015

HAMILTON composer and star Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alexander Hamilton biographer Ron Chernow will be honored on Monday, November 9, 2015, at the New-York Historical Society's 2015 History Makers Gala at Cipriani Wall Street....


MAGGIE SMITH: A BIOGRAPHY Set for Release, 12/29
by Christina Mancuso - August 27, 2015

MAGGIE SMITH: A BIOGRAPHY is set for release on December 29, 2015....


Hillsdale College Releases The Churchill Documents in eBook Format
by Christina Mancuso - April 11, 2016

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Rodgers and Hammerstein Biography Will Hit Shelves in 2018
by Nicole Rosky - June 29, 2015

According to the New York Times, Henry Holt will publish Todd S. Purdum's 'Rodgers and Hammerstein' in 2018- the 75th anniversary of the composing team's first musical, Oklahoma!. The biography will follow both their contributions to musical theatre, as well as their personal lives....


WWA Announces Spur Award Winners
by Christina Mancuso - March 14, 2016

TUCSON, Ariz., March 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Pulitzer Prize winner T.J. Stiles, the prolific Joe R. Lansdale and an 11-year-old Maine girl highlight the 2016 Spur Award winners from Western Writers of America....


Drum Legend Terry Bozzio Presents Solo Musical Performance on World´s Largest Tuned Drum & Percussion Set
by Caryn Robbins - June 20, 2016

Drum legend Terry Bozzio, known for his work with Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, UK and his critically acclaimed solo ventures, celebrates his latest release “Terry Bozzio Composer Series” with “An Evening With Terry Bozzio” US tour!...


Casting Spells Productions Announces Cast of 'FRANKIE & JOHNNY'
by Tyler Peterson - October 05, 2015

Casting Spells Productions announces the late fall production of Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune by Terrence McNally at Minneapolis Theatre Garage Nov. 5 - Dec. 6, 2015 (preview Nov. 4) starring Shanan Custer as Frankie and Charles Hubbell as Johnny. Voice of Radio Announcer will be played b...


Francisco Nieto Jr. Launches HEY GRINGO! COME HERE!
by Christina Mancuso - December 01, 2015

Francisco Nieto Jr. wanted to keep the legacy of his grandfather alive. He wants to pass them to the generations to come and so he relives their journey in 'Hey Gringo! Come Here!' (published by Xlibris)....


MR. FOOTE'S OTHER LEG, Starring Simon Russell Beale, Heads to Theatre Royal Haymarket Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015

The Daily Mail reports that Hampstead Theatre's production of Ian Kelly's MR. FOOTE'S OTHER LEG, starring Simon Russell Beale and directed by Richard Eyre, will transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket next month....


BIOGRAPHY: A GAME Up Next at Bakehouse Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2016

Bakehouse Theatre Company presents BIOGRAPHY: A GAME showing both the comic and tragic outcomes of our choices that define all our lives. What if you could change your life, from any point you choose?...


September at Bookworks Features The Poetry of Tony Hoagland, Sarah J. Maas's YA Fantasy World, Katha Pollitt on Reproductive Rights and More!
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2015

September at Bookworks features world-class talent for a variety of literary pleasures. Readers of poetry, fantasy, history, biography, and current events will find events of interest, all free admission, on the September calendar....


East Lynne Theater to Present ASL Performance of BIOGRAPHY
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016

?On Today, September 30 at 8:00p.m., there will be an American Sign Language Interpretation of the smart and witty comedy, 'Biography,' produced by the award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company....


William Shatner to Pen Official Leonard Nimoy Biography
by Sally Henry Fuller - August 30, 2015

Captain Kirk will never forget Spock. And it seems the relationship continues off-screen....


New THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO Sequel Now in American Stores
by Sally Henry Fuller - August 29, 2015

Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist are back....


R.W. (Bill) Hughes Shares Life Story of Pastor William Moore in New Release
by Christina Mancuso - October 09, 2015

Author R.W. (Bill) Hughes' keen interest in the life story of Pastor William Moore has prompted him to write 'The Gardener' Pastor William Moore 1826-1906,' (published by Xlibris AU), a man who rose from a lowly background through education and hard work....


Steven Siegel's Biodegradable Art Exhibition BIOGRAPHY to Open 10/10 at CYNTHIA-REEVES
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2015

CYNTHIA-REEVES launches their new season at 1315 MASS MoCA Way with BIOGRAPHY, the gallery's debut exhibition of American sculptor, Steven Siegel, since joining the gallery in 2015. There will be an artist reception on Saturday, October 10 from 4 to 6 p.m....






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