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Branson examines the life and adventures of businessman Richard Branson sixteen days before his historic first flight into space. Blending insights from family members, business associates, and journalists with decades of archival and home video footage, the series unveils the man behind the many ventures and adventures.

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James Lecesne, Jennifer Ashley Tepper Among Speakers for TEDxBroadway's 2016 Student Program
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015

When the fifth annual TEDxBroadway returns Monday, February 22, 2016 to New World Stages in New York City, so too will the Young Professional and Student Programs in 'The Loft.' The organizers of the one-day event that asks 'What is the Best Broadway Can Be?' invite the next generation to help shape...


Falltastic Show Spree Set for September; Passes Still Available
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2015

'Falltastic Show Spree' passes are still available. From Sept. 7 through Sept. 13, 2015, Branson, Missouri's 'Falltastic Show Spree' offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy ten of the top shows in Branson for one hundred and twenty-five dollars....


BRANSON ON THE ROAD Returns to Plymouth Playhouse for Special Engagement, 1/7-18
by Anna Bencivengo - December 17, 2014

What do you get when you bring together three performers, a fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, upright slap bass, rhinestone costumes, hilarious comedy and great classic country, bluegrass, rockabilly and gospel music at a theatre near you...Branson On The Road®! America's favorite road show, direct ...


BWW Review: National Harvest & Cowboy Festival Rocks Silver Dollar City
by Anton Anderssen - October 09, 2015

If you want to see one of the most amazing displays of color, you will be thrilled to attend the National Harvest & Cowboy Festival held each fall in beautiful Branson Missouri. You will see hundreds of cowboys sauntering about, as if the entire cast of Oklahoma suddenly blew in with the wind. This ...


Led Zeppelin to Tour One Last time for $800 million?
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 09, 2014

Richard Branson recently offered the three living members of Led Zeppelin (and Jason Bonham, son of the late drummer, John) $800 million to reunite for a final tour, and three eagerly signed up....


Eamonn McCrystal's THE MUSIC OF NORTHERN IRELAND Takes Home Four Emmy Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2015

Filmed before a live audience in the historic and stunningly opulent Grand Opera House in Belfast, The Music of Northern Ireland made a clean sweep with 4 Emmy Awards at The 37th Annual Emmy Awards Gala held on June 13, 2015 at Motor City Sound Board Theater in Detroit, Michigan....


9th Annual Branson Elvis Festival Set for 3/27-29
by Tyler Peterson - March 13, 2015

The 9th Annual Branson Elvis Festival will be held at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater March 27th - 29th , 2015. The highlight of the festival, the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, will take place on Saturday, March 28th at 7 p.m. This contest is one of a select few tribute competitions...


TEDxDetroit Sets Fox Theatre as Venue, Calls for 2015 Speaker Submissions
by Tyler Peterson - June 11, 2015

TEDxDetroit announced today that Detroit's Fox Theatre will serve as the official venue for its 2015 ideas, innovation and inspiration conference, to be held on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015. TEDxDetroit will host nearly 4,000 local entrepreneurs, educators, scientists, musicians and artists who move their...


BWW Reviews: MY SON PINOCCHIO at Music Theatre Wichita
by Alison Bridget Chambers - July 02, 2015

Disney's My Son Pinocchio is an enchanting little evening. Simple, soft and sweet, Pinocchio has lovely melodies by Stephen Schwartz, book by David I. Stern and direction by Wayne Bryan....


L.I.P. Service Sets 2015 Season: 'JUDAS,' STREAMERS & THE WHALE!
by Tyler Peterson - February 07, 2015

L.I.P. Service has announced their 2015 theatrical season featuring contemporary and groundbreaking productions. This will mark the fourth year of bringing award winning live theater to DFW for L.I.P Service. The new season will include an area premiere, a riveting revival and a gritty retelling of ...


Comedy Magician Chipper Lowell Continues THE HITS in Branson; Returns for 2nd Season of MASTERS OF ILLUSION
by TV News Desk - June 23, 2015

The second season of the all-new MASTERS OF ILLUSION Premieres Friday, July 10 on the CW Network, and features even more great escapes, fascinating sleight of hand, large scale illusions and award-winning comedy magic, all performed before a live studio audience....


Murney, Umphress, Kaplan & More Set for Northeast Children's Theatre Company Fundraiser, 10/17
by Tyler Peterson - September 09, 2015

The Northeast Children's Theatre Company, a not-for-profit arts education organization, is proud to announce a star-studded lineup of entertainment for its 3rd Annual Broadway in Connecticut Gala. The fundraiser, set for Saturday, October 17 in Connecticut, will feature an evening of music with Broa...


Bill Engvall Coming to Andy Williams Theatre, 9/26
by Tyler Peterson - June 09, 2015

Top Comedian BILL ENGVALL will be performing in BRANSON at the ANDY WILLIAMS MOON RIVER THEATRE September 26, 2015 at 8:00 PM. ENGVALL, one of the best and the busiest in the business, has the unique quality of sharing humor in everyday situations - enabling him to connect with audiences all across ...


Broadway in Branson Abruptly Closes THE LITTLE MERMAID Due to Statements of Racism and Inequality
by Christina Mancuso - June 29, 2015

Producer with Broadway in Branson, Justin Tranchita, announced that Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, has been cancelled abruptly.  It was scheduled to run through the end of September at The Whitehouse Theatre.  ...


Photo Flash: First Look at Drury Lane Theatre's THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2014

Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, continues its 30th anniversary season with the Tony Award-winning musical comedy THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, now running through August 17, 2014. Scott Calcagno (Legally Blonde at The Civic Theatre, Grease at The Long Lake Theatre as well as the an...


REMEMBER THE KING Tribute Concert to Play The Grove Theatre
by Nora Dominick - December 01, 2015

Elvis Presley was, is and undoubtedly will remain the King of Rock and Roll. January 8th would have been his 81st birthday, and as a means of kicking off the celebration of that day, Kwick Productions presents REMEMBER THE KING, A Tribute Concert at The Grove Theatre on Saturday, January 2nd, 2016 a...


Virgin Hotels Makes Its Debut In Chicago
by Robert Diamond - January 15, 2015

Today marks a milestone in the history of the Virgin brand with Virgin Hotels opening the doors to its first property, Virgin Hotels Chicago. The new hotel brand will join a stellar portfolio of hospitality companies led by Virgin Group and its founder Sir Richard Branson, and offer the same excitem...


Red Garnet Theater Company to Present FEN in 2016
by Tyler Peterson - December 21, 2015

Red Garnet Theater Company, a Manhattan based collective dedicated to providing an outlet for the female voice, is producing 'Fen', a play by Caryl Churchill. Performances will be held at Iati Theater Black Box in the East Village and are scheduled to run from February 11th through February 21st, Th...


Roy 'Dusty' Rogers Jr. & More Set for Wisconsin Music Arts Festival
by Caryn Robbins - May 04, 2015

It's an evening of authentic classic cowboy and western, bluegrass, and country music when Roy 'Dusty' Rogers Jr. and The High Riders take the stage as the headline act for the Monroe Arts Center's (MAC) Wisconsin Music Arts Festival....


Ray Stevens Comes Home to Branson at the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2015

Tonight, September 12, 2015 at 8:00 PM, Ray Stevens will return home to Branson at the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre....


Barry Williams Revives 1970s in Great American Country's A VERY BARRY BRANSON, Beginning Tonight
by TV News Desk - February 05, 2015

Hollywood heads to Missouri in Great American Country's newest original series A Very Barry Branson. The series, featuring television's most reliable big brother Barry Williams ('Greg' from The Brady Bunch) as he launches a 1970s musical variety show in the Show-Me State, premieres tonight, Feb. 5, ...


Eamonn McCrystal's THE MUSIC OF NORTHERN IRELAND Takes Home Four Emmy Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2015

Filmed before a live audience in the historic and stunningly opulent Grand Opera House in Belfast, The Music of Northern Ireland made a clean sweep with 4 Emmy Awards at The 37th Annual Emmy Awards Gala held on June 13, 2015 at Motor City Sound Board Theater in Detroit, Michigan....


Broadway in Branson Abruptly Closes THE LITTLE MERMAID Due to Statements of Racism and Inequality
by Christina Mancuso - June 29, 2015

Producer with Broadway in Branson, Justin Tranchita, announced that Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, has been cancelled abruptly.  It was scheduled to run through the end of September at The Whitehouse Theatre.  ...


Acrobats of China Featuring New Shanghai Circus Celebrates 16th Season in Branson at RFD-TV The Theatre
by Courtnie Mele - June 29, 2014

Acrobats of China featuring New Shanghai Circus celebrate their 16th season in Branson, Missouri with performances at RFD-TV The Theater. CEO and Owner Mr Lizhi Zhao said, "RFD-TV The Theater is perfect for displaying this amazing new troupe from Jinan, China. Having our show on the world famous 76 ...


Elton John, David Furnish Attend OPERATION CHANGE Reception & Screening
by Caryn Robbins - April 24, 2015

Starkey Hearing Foundation hosted a special For Your Consideration EMMY reception and screening of OPERATION CHANGE Thursday, April 23rd at Zanuck Theatre at FOX Studios with special guest appearances by Sir Elton John, David Furnish...






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