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Photo Flash: First Look at Porchlight's A CLASS ACT
by Nicole Rosky - September 04, 2012

Porchlight Music Theatre launches its 18th season with the Chicago premiere of A Class Act, September 1 - October 7, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. A Class Act's music and lyrics are by Edward Kleban and the book is by Linda Kline and Lonny Price. Porchlight's production is directed and choreo...


Cantor Dudu Fisher Plays Harris Theater in Millennium Park Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2013

Celebrated cantor Dudu Fisher, best known for his role as Jean Valjean in the Israeli version of 'Les Miserables' and star of best-selling Branson, Mo. show 'Jerusalem,' brings an exciting and visually stunning concert to Harris Theater at Millennium Park in Chicago tonight, June 5....


THE WORLD FAMOUS PLATTERS REVUE Comes to Drury Lane Theatre, 2/4-5
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2013

The World Famous Platters Revue will perform the greatest hits of The Platters, who had 40 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 in the 1950's and 1960's, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, on Monday, February 4 at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday, February 5 at 1:30 p.m....


Piers Morgan Honored at BritWeek Gala 2012
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2012

Piers Morgan was honored at the BritWeek 'An Evening with Piers Morgan' on May 4th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, benefiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles....


Insight Editions Announces Global Time Capsule Book - A DAY IN THE WORLD
by Robert Diamond - September 24, 2012

On May 15th, 2012, people from around the globe picked up their cameras to record their lives, and A Day in the World is the result. This inspiring project, the first time capsule of its kind, is an extraordinary worldwide account of an ordinary day, celebrating diversity, connections, and the huma...


The World Famous Platters Revue Comes to Drury Lane, 2/4 & 5
by Kelsey Denette - January 02, 2013

The World Famous Platters Revue will perform the greatest hits of The Platters, who had 40 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 in the 1950's and 1960's, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, on Monday, February 4 at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday, February 5 at 1:30 p.m. The World Famous Platters Revue pays t...


Frontier Airlines Offers Fares from $139* to the West!
by Robert Diamond - April 16, 2013

Frontier Airlines wants you to head west for less! Fly from Branson, Kansas City, Oklahoma City and St. Louis to your favorite city in the west with great fares from as low as $139* each way....


Is Lady Mary/Branson Romance Heading to DOWNTON ABBEY's Season 4?
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2013

Fans of the historic drama DOWNTON ABBEY were devastated during the third season when two of the show's most popular characters, Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) and Tom Branson (Allen Leach) struggled to deal with the deaths of their spouses. But are viewers ready to see the two grieving survivors beco...


Andy Williams Passes Away at Age 84
by Patrick Nugent - September 26, 2012

According to People.com, 84 year old Andy Williams, performer extraordinaire, passed away yesterday morning in his Branson, MO. home. His family announced that he was a victim of his fight with bladder cancer....


Porchlight Music Theatre Begins Season With A CLASS ACT, 9/1-10/7
by Kelsey Denette - July 02, 2012

Porchlight Music Theatre launches its 18th season with the Chicago premiere of A Class Act, September 1 - October 7, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. A Class Act's music and lyrics are by Edward Kleban and the book is by Linda Kline and Lonny Price....


VIDEO: Trailer - Morgan Freeman Narrates Documentary BREAKING THE TABOO, Online Tomorrow
by Movies News Desk - December 05, 2012

Sundog Pictures announced today the release of their first feature documentary, "Breaking the Taboo," which takes a critical look at the global war on drugs and how it's failed. In making the announcement, Sundog Pictures founder Sam Branson said, "Having spent two years working on Breaking the Tabo...


Zach Galifianakis Hosts BETWEEN TWO FERNS: A FAIRYTALE OF NY Tonight, 5/6
by TV News Desk - May 06, 2012

The special 30-minute BETWEEN TWO FERNS: A FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK, hosted by Galifianakis and produced by Funny Or Die, will air tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT and serve as a precursor to the 2nd annual 'The Comedy Awards' airing at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT....


Vy Higginsen’s Gospel for Teens Choir To Perform at TED2012 Conference, 2/29
by Kelsey Denette - February 24, 2012

Vy Higginsen's Gospel for Teens Choir, will be performing at the TED2012 Conference, which will take place from February 27 through March 2 in Long Beach, CA. ...


2013 Pre-Grammy Gala to Honor X FACTOR Judge, Epic Record Exec L.A. Reid
by Tyler Peterson - December 18, 2012

Clive Davis and The Recording Academy will present the annual Pre-GRAMMY Gala on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., the evening before the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards (www.grammy.com). Sponsored by Harman, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hyundai, and MasterCard Worldwide,...


Diamond Rio to Perform at Branson's Oak Ridge Boys Theatre, 10/5
by Tyler Peterson - June 21, 2013

Six-time Vocal Group of the Year, Diamond Rio appearing live at the Oak Ridge Boys Theatre October 5th, 2013....


Zach Galifianakis to Host BETWEEN TWO FERNS: A FAIRYTALE OF NY, 5/6
by Caryn Robbins - May 03, 2012

The special 30-minute BETWEEN TWO FERNS: A FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK, hosted by Galifianakis and produced by Funny Or Die, will air at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT and serve as a precursor to the 2nd annual 'The Comedy Awards' airing at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT....


Photo Flash: Rob Lindley, Michael Weber, and More in Opening Night of LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2013

Porchlight Music Theatre celebrates Black History Month, with the third production in their 2012 - 2013 season, Lanie Robertson's Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, now playing through March 10, 2013, starring Alexis Rogers as Billie Holiday and directed by Porchlight Artistic Associate Rob Lindley ...


HBO Doc THE BIG PICTURE: RETHINKING DYSLEXIA to Air 10/29
by Tyler Peterson - October 08, 2012

Though up to 20% of students are dyslexic, many pass through school unidentified, misunderstood and performing below their potential. Paradoxically, these disorders are often found in highly intelligent, creative minds, and can also be seen as a gift, because many people with dyslexia naturally thi...


Virgin America Launches New Low Cost Flights from Los Angeles to Las Vegas
by Robert Diamond - April 22, 2013

Virgin America, the award-winning U.S. airline known for its low fares, mood-lit cabins and upscale service, today celebrates the launch of its new daily nonstop flight service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) with a red carpet welcome fo...


Tina Fey, Jon Stewart to Guest on Comedy Central's BETWEEN TWO FERNS, 5/6
by Caryn Robbins - April 23, 2012

According to The Huffington Post, Scott Aukerman announced on his 'Comedy Bang Bang' podcast today that he has just completed his TV directing debut with a half hour episode of Comedy Central's BETWEEN TWO FERNS. The episode will feature comedians Tina Fey and Jon Stewart and will air on May 6. ...


Hoffman/Lewis Unveils New Brand and Ad Campaign for Missouri Tourism Showing Off “The Show-Me State”
by Robert Diamond - May 16, 2013

Missouri Tourism and advertising agency-of-record Hoffman/Lewis, today announced the launch of the Show-Me State's new branding and advertising campaign. The "Enjoy the Show" theme taps into the long-standing "Show-Me State" motto and connects visitors to the wide variety of attractions found throug...


Cantor Dudu Fisher to Play Harris Theater in Millennium Park, 6/5
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2013

Celebrated cantor Dudu Fisher, best known for his role as Jean Valjean in the Israeli version of 'Les Miserables' and star of best-selling Branson, Mo. show 'Jerusalem,' brings an exciting and visually stunning concert to Harris Theater at Millennium Park in Chicago on June 5....


Piers Morgan Honored at BritWeek Gala 2012
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2012

Piers Morgan was honored at the BritWeek 'An Evening with Piers Morgan' on May 4th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, benefiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles....


Ashton Kutcher to Blast Into Space?
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2012

TVGuide.com reports that 'Two and a Half Men' star Ashton Kutcher has signed on to become the 500th astronaut on Sir Richard Branson's upcoming Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo rocket plane....


Tina Fey, Jon Stewart Guest Star on Comedy Central's BETWEEN TWO FERNS Tonight, 5/6
by TV News Desk - May 06, 2012

According to The Huffington Post, Scott Aukerman previously announced on his 'Comedy Bang Bang' podcast that he had just completed his TV directing debut with a half hour episode of Comedy Central's BETWEEN TWO FERNS. The episode features comedians Tina Fey and Jon Stewart and airs tonight, May 6. ...






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