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First Ladies profiles Michelle Obama, Jackie Kennedy, Nancy Reagan, Eleanor Roosevelt, Lady Bird Johnson, and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Blending in-depth interviews, rare archival footage and cinematic recreations, First Ladies is a bold revision of each woman's traditional portrayal, revealing how they were impacted during their time in the White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped American and global history.

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Organs of State Presents THE FIRST LADIES PROJECT, 4/21-5/1
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2011

Manhattan: The First Ladies Project is an original show that uses a medley of real letters, historical accounts, and imagined circumstances to examine the curious, hilarious, and remarkable position of the First Lady. Written and performed by five funny young women, this is a tale that examines our ...


Photo Flash: Amas Musical Theatre's TEA FOR THREE Celebrates Opening
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2013

Amas Musical Theatre presents the New York premiere of TEA FOR THREE: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty starring Elaine Bromka, written by Drama Desk and Lortel Award nominee Eric H. Weinberger with Ms. Bromka and directed by Byam Stevens. Tea For Three celebrated its opening on Monday, June 3 and will run thr...


April Brings 15 Shows Under $20 to the East Village and LES
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 28, 2011

Fourth Arts Block's member organizations are offering an alternative to pricey Broadway outings with 15 theater plays and shows for $20 or less this April....


STAGE TUBE: Michael Feinstein on the Importance of THE MUSIC MAN
by Kelsey Denette - December 20, 2011

Feinstein recently sat down with 'Reel 13' and talked about THE MUSIC MAN - from how it almost never made it to Broadway to its importance in forming the musicals of today. Check it out below!...


New Poetry Collection Marks Inspiring Moments in History
by Kelsey Denette - January 21, 2013

Lattice Boykin McKoy was inspired to write her new book, "Marked Moments" (published by Trafford Publishing) after listening to President Barack Obama's speeches during his first presidential candidacy. "As I watched him, he called out in me such joy, hope and promise for the world," she explains. "...


Windy City Rhythms Honors First Ladies of Tap 5/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 01, 2011

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP), the world's first year-round presenter of American tap dance and contemporary percussive arts, debuts at the esteemed DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th Place in Chicago, May 15 at 5 p.m. for Windy City Rhythms, its annual performance cel...


IU Jacobs School of Music Hosts Indiana Int'l Guitar Fest and Competition
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2011

The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music will host the second annual Indiana International Guitar Festival and Competition this Saturday and Sunday (March 26-27)....


Michael Feinstein And Kelli O'Hara Celebrate NYE At Feinstein's
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2011

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post will celebrate a very special New Year's Eve with the club's founder MICHAEL FEINSTEIN and three time Tony-nominated Broadway star KELLI O'HARA...


Trap Door Theatre's OVERWEIGHT Adds Performances
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2011

THE TRAP DOOR THEATRE presents the North American premiere of OVERWEIGHT, unimportant: MISSHAPE- A European Supper....


Trap Door Presents OVERWEIGHT, unimportant: MISSHAPE-A European Supper
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2011

THE TRAP DOOR THEATRE presents the North American Premiere of OVERWEIGHT, unimportant: MISSHAPE- A European Supper...


Barbara Cook Returns to Feinstein's, Tonight Through 12/30
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2011

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY will close their Fall 2011 season with the return engagement of the club's founder MICHAEL FEINSTEIN and Tony Award winning Broadway legend BARBARA COOK from November 29 to December 30. To celebrate Barbara Cook's 2011 Kennedy Center Honor, the club is rolling back price...


Michael Feinstein & Barbara Cook Return To Feinstein's 11/29-12/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 31, 2011

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post will close their Fall 2011 season with the return engagement of the club's founder MICHAEL FEINSTEIN and Tony Award winning Broadway legend BAR...


NY Couture Fashion Week Debuts 'Broadway Night' with Charity Performances, Today
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2013

Theater and fashion will share the spotlight for a special one-night only Broadway-themed fashion collection at this season's New York Couture Fashion Week. The collection will take place today, February 16, 2013 at The New Yorker Hotel in Manhattan....


Organs of State Presents THE FIRST LADIES PROJECT, Closes 5/1
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2011

Manhattan: The First Ladies Project is an original show that uses a medley of real letters, historical accounts, and imagined circumstances to examine the curious, hilarious, and remarkable position of the First Lady. Written and performed by five funny young women, this is a tale that examines our ...


Life of Fort Wayne City's First Female Firefighter in New Picture Book
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2013

The quotation, "A woman is like a tea bag: you cannot tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water", is attributed to two former First LadiesEleanor Roosevelt and Nancy Reagan. The former First Ladies' words come to life in the story of another first woman in Carol Butler's debut book title...


Photo Flash: First Look at Bit of a Stretch's FIRST LADY SUITE, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2012

hile many of us realize the great responsibility our Presidents assumed when they were inaugurated, few consider how their wives were affected. In a series of four beautifully scored one-act musicals by Michael John LaChiusa, First Lady Suite journeys into the lives of four First Ladies - Jackie Ken...


Meredith Vieira to Host NBC's A WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS, 12/20
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2012

NBC celebrates the holidays with unprecedented access to the most famous home in America in A WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS: FIRST FAMILIES REMEMBER on Thursday, December 20 (8-9 p.m. ET)....


Bit of a Stretch Theatre Co. Presents FIRST LADY SUITE, Now thru 8/5
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2012

In a series of four beautifully scored one-act musicals by Michael John LaChiusa, First Lady Suite journeys into the lives of four First Ladies - Jackie Kennedy, Mamie Eisenhower, Bess Truman, and Eleanor Roosevelt - and the people around them. "Weird, Funny, and Wigged out," according to the NY Tim...


Coffee and Conversation Held At Jefferson Parish Library 10/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 10, 2011

Coffee and Conversation season begins with cultural historian and author Patricia Brady at 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at the Jefferson Parish Library. ...


Tamara Tunie Joins Intimate Discussion at Riverside Theatre 3/28
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2011

In conjunction with Women's History Month, The Riverside Theatre is hosting five exceptional women for Women of Excellence in the Arts, an evening of conversation sharing the beauty and power of women in the arts as experienced through the unique artistic journeys of Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Carol Ma...


Barbara Cook Returns to Feinstein's, 11/29-12/30
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2011

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY will close their Fall 2011 season with the return engagement of the club's founder MICHAEL FEINSTEIN and Tony Award winning Broadway legend BARBARA COOK from November 29 to December 30. To celebrate Barbara Cook's 2011 Kennedy Center Honor, the club is rolling back price...


Oaklandon Civic Theatre's LADIES FIRST Begins 3/15
by Kelsey Denette - January 22, 2013

In this comedy, Jackie Kennedy is very nervous one afternoon in January 1962. She has completed the restoration of the White House and has invited Eleanor, Bess, Mamie, Pat and Lady Bird into the Yellow Oval Room to give their opinions. And, whoa, do they ever!...


The American Repertory Theater of WNY Presents FIRST LADY SUITE, Beginning 3/1
by Kelsey Denette - February 25, 2013

American Repertory Theater of WNY will present the Buffalo debut of Michael John LaChiusa's acclaimed musical classic piece, FIRST LADY SUITE. Described by The Guide to Musical Theatre, FIRST LADY SUITE is a 'four chamber pieces, ranging from riotously funny to hauntingly lyrical focusing on celebra...


CenterStage with Genworth Financial Welcomes Area Kids for Day of the Arts, 3/3
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2012

Children of all ages will be spending the day at CenterStage to participate in Lights Up! - A Youth Open House sponsored by Genworth Financial. The day of events includes more than 40 interactive and audience events in music, dance, theater and visual arts....


Windy City Rhythms Salutes 1st Ladies of Tap 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2011

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP), the world's first year-round presenter of American tap dance and contemporary percussive arts, debuts at the esteemed DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th Place in Chicago, May 15 at 5 p.m. for Windy City Rhythms, its annual performance cel...






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