Smithsonian Channel Special to Feature Rare Interviews with Hitler's Inner Circle
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2015 A new Smithsonian Channel one-hour special recounts the final days of Adolf Hitler, told in the words of those who were with him....
BWW Review: BECKETT IN THE CITY - The Women Speak
by Chris McCormack - September 15, 2015 The new chapter of Company SJ's Beckett in the City series articulates the ramshackle body of the woman in nationalist Ireland....
Silent Opera's GIOVANNI Opens 25 Feb
by Tyler Peterson - January 23, 2015 Continuing their work to bring opera to new audiences, Silent Opera?s Giovanni opens on 25th February as part of The Vault Festival 2015....
ABC NEWS Wins 5 Edward R. Murrow Awards
by Caryn Robbins - June 11, 2014 Today the RTDNA announced the 2014 National Murrow Awards. ABC News was honored with 5 – including both of the most prestigious Murrow awards – Overall Excellence in Television and Overall Excellence in Radio....
BWW Reviews: A Nostalgic Resonance in Strawshop's OUR TOWN
by Jay Irwin - February 06, 2015 There are some plays that are just kind of done to death. Everyone and their brother, high school and dog have done them. Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" is one of those shows. But there's a reason for that, it's a classic. And when these classics are tackled with style and heart as is the case wit...
Archie Comics to Present ARCHIE FOREVER: LIFE, AFTERLIFE AND BEYOND at Comic-Con International: San Diego, 7/25
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2014 Archie Comics, the acclaimed and bestselling comic book publisher that is home to some of the best-known pop culture creations in the world, including Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica, Josie & The Pussycats, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and the hit AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE series, answered the question t...
BWW Reviews: Washington Stage Guild Goes Contemporary With Symbolism-Filled PEN
by Jennifer Perry - November 03, 2014 A little quirky, sure....but one to certainly check out....
BWW Recap: Here Come the Lies in this week's 'Pretty Little Liars'
by Colleen Maus - August 05, 2014 Now, that's what I call an episode. From Ella calling off her wedding to Ali's alleged kidnapper turning himself in, “March of Crimes” dished up the drama. Before we get into the nitty gritty, I've got to point two characters that really made their resurgence this episode: Jenna and Noel....
JOAN'S LAUGHTER to Begin 8/7 at Dublin Scioto Amphitheater
by Tyler Peterson - May 09, 2014 Based on a recently discovered 1431 document written by Church authorities that claims Joan of Arc repented and returned to the Church in her final moments, Joan's Laughter tells the unknown story of Joan of Arc's last ninety minutes. In Joan's Laughter, her trial is over; her fate is sealed. Joan o...
BWW Reviews: ASSASSINS, Menier Chocolate Factory, December 1 2014
by Kevin Sherwin - December 02, 2014 Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins is the kind of show that, with its precise historical reference points and barely pronounceable surnames, makes you feel smarter just for looking at it....
BWW Reviews: CLYBOURNE PARK at Center for the Arts Is Astounding
by Alison Bridget Chambers - February 13, 2014 Clybourne Park, by Bruce Norris, opened last night at the Center for the Arts Theatre. Stop what you are doing immediately and reserve tickets. This Pulitzer, Tony and Olivier Award winning script in combination with some of Wichita's finest actors creates an evening of theatre not soon forgotten....
30 Days Of The 2014 Tony Awards: Day #26 - PASSION
by Pat Cerasaro - May 14, 2014 Today we continue the 2014 edition of our annual BroadwayWorld feature series spotlighting the very best Tony Awards-related moments of all time with a special spotlight on a challenging and unique Broadway musical celebrating 20 years this season, PASSION....
BWW Reviews: MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE Lacks Power
by David Clarke - April 07, 2015 Taken from the writings of Rachel Corrie and edited by Alan Rickman and journalist Katharine Viner, the play MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE is known for being controversial. At its heart, it is a play that exposes the atrocities that occurred during the Second Intifada. The politics surrounding the Gaza S...
BWW Reviews: St Edwards University Puts Modern Spin on TARTUFFE
by Jeff Davis - February 23, 2014 It's astounding and a little sad that of all the things that have fallen out of style since the 1600s, hypocrisy isn't one of them. Thankfully though, comedy isn't one of them either. Both hypocrisy and comedy take center stage in St Edwards University's production of Tartuffe, an interesting and ...
BWW Review: Riveting Twists from Seattle Immersive's ROMEO + JULIET
by Jay Irwin - February 22, 2016 I'll be honest, there were several elements that gave me trepidation before seeing Seattle Immersive Theatre's current production of “Romeo + Juliet” the other night. The immersive nature of it (seems to be the resurging trend and not always done well), the idea of tromping around an abandoned stor...
'American Gangster' Producer P. Frank Williams to Release Documentary on Mormon-Turned-Madam
by Caryn Robbins - April 08, 2015 'A Madam's Heaven and Hell,' from Emmy winner P. Frank Williams and award winning director Kourtney Ragland, chronicles the shocking final moments of freedom for former Mormon and Companions Escorts owner Jodi Mattinson...
BWW Reviews: DC Premiere of COCK at Studio Theatre
by Keith Tittermary - May 19, 2014 British playwright Mike Bartlett is a wordsmith. He has an ability to tell a story through dialogue and stage direction that it completely unique to anything else. He has had quite a few success in London, notably, King Charles III, a three hour epic about the eventual rise of the Prince of Wales. H...
BWW Reviews: GHOST: THE MUSICAL is Dead on Arrival
by David Clarke - February 19, 2014 When GHOST: THE MUSICAL opened on Broadway it was met by a bevy of critical slams and was plagued by technical issues that would stall the production. Now, the troubled movie turned musical turned theme-park ride is limping, zombie-like, across the nation in a Non-Equity National Tour. Luckily, the ...
BWW Preview: Major Family Shake Up Ahead on the Final Season of PARENTHOOD
by Matt Smith - September 21, 2014 In last season's finale, Haddie comes home and reveals some news to the family; Joel and Julia show huge signs of reconciliation; Drew gets the Pontiac, as Zeek and Camille prepare to say goodbye to the house; Hank & Sarah finally get together; in the episode's final moments, Adam seems to take on t...
Legendary Comic Book Character Archie Andrews Dies in Conclusion of LIFE WITH ARCHIE Series
by Christina Mancuso - April 08, 2014 Archie Comics, the acclaimed and bestselling comic book publisher that is home to some of the best-known pop culture creations in the world, including Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica, Josie & The Pussycats, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and the hit AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE series, announced the unthinkab...
BWW Reviews: Soprano Sonya Yoncheva Brings Voluptuous Sound to Debut in Stellar Ensemble of Met BOHEME
by Richard Sasanow - December 05, 2014 Puccini's LA BOHEME has that magical ability to change its shape depending on the cast. When Pavarotti sang, it became his opera, with a Mimi hard pressed to take the spotlight, even in her death scene. When Stratas, Carreras and Scotto (as Musetta) led the cast, it became a glittery ensemble of sho...
BWW Recap: The Separation of Crows and Limbs on SONS OF ANARCHY
by Desiree Fantal - October 29, 2014 Jax asked, “How could I not see this coming?” and I gave the TV such severe side glare that my contact lens literally flew out of my eye....
World Premiere of THE GROUNDLING Set for Axis Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - December 05, 2014 Marc Palmieri has a reputation for writing heartfelt and unsettling plays. Time Out New York writes, 'When Palmieri lets his imagination cut loose, the results can be evocative.' In a Critic's Pick review of Levittown, Palmieri's compelling depiction of the small and quiet dramas of American family ...
Trinity Broadcasting Network to Present Mel Gibson's THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST This Easter
by Caryn Robbins - March 25, 2015 For the fifth year in a row during Easter season, Trinity Broadcasting Network, America's most-watched faith-and-family channel, will feature Mel Gibson's classic big-screen movie The Passion of the Christt... |