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The two-night scripted miniseries HOUDINI follows the epic tales of Harry Houdini as he emerges as America

The Jewish Museum Presents Conjuring Houdini in the Popular Imagination
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 08, 2010

In conjunction with its new exhibition, Houdini: Art and Magic, The Jewish Museum is presenting two related programs....


Theatre at the Center Presents I DO! I DO! 4/22-5/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 21, 2010

An intimate, nostalgic look at a happy marriage full of ups and downs, Theatre at the Center presents the first two-person musical ever performed on Broadway, I DO! I DO! The charming, Tony-nominated musical runs at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, April 22 through May 23....


RAGTIME 'Probable' to Headline Shaw Festival Next Year
by Kelsey Denette - August 01, 2011

RAGTIME had its world premiere in Toronto in 1996, and according to Toronto.com, the show 'in all probability' will make a return to the city as the Shaw Festival's headlining musical next year....


Bway's 'Coalhouse' to Lead Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre's RAGTIME, 3/18-5/23
by Lauren Wolman - March 18, 2010

Quentin Earl Darrington, who recently starred as Coalhouse Walker Jr. in the Broadway revival of RAGTIME, will take to the stage in the same role at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Theater beginning March 18 and running through March 23. ...


RAGTIME Introduces 'Ragtime Talktime' Talkback Series 12/15, Ahrens and And Flaherty To Guest
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2009

RAGTIME is pleased to announce a new monthly 'Talkback Tuesday' series, Ragtime Talk Time, beginning Tuesday, December 15th. Ragtime Talk Time is free to anyone attending Tuesday evening performances when the talkbacks are scheduled....


Landor's RAGTIME - THE MUSICAL Ends Run Tonight, 10/8
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2011

Landor's RAGTIME - THE MUSICAL Ends Run Tonight, 10/8 ...


MCC's Kelsey Theatre and The Pennington Players Presents RAGTIME, 6/4-13
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2010

The Pennington Players presents this haunting, powerful musical on Fridays and Saturdays, June 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays, June 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre. Kelsey Theatre is conveniently located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old...


Louisa Lydell And More Set For Landor's RAGTIME - THE MUSICAL Sep 1 - Oct 8
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 11, 2011

Casting is now complete for the Landor Theatre revival of Ragtime The Musical, which opens for a 6-week season from September 1 - October 8....


Ramin Karimloo's HOUDINI Musical Aiming for West End Run in 2012
by Nicole Rosky - November 01, 2011

According to Whatsonstage, theatre star Ramin Karimloo, who will soon star as Val Jean in the West End production of LES MISERABLES, will 'produce and lead 'Houdini, the Musical,' which is aiming for a West End run at the end of 2012....


The Jewish Museum Announces Fall 2010 Season Of Family Programs
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 23, 2010

The Jewish Museum launches its fall 2010 season of family programs in September with a lively array of concerts, art workshops, music classes, film days, and more....


Pennington Players Hosts Auditions for RAGTIME 2/14
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2010

Upcoming auditions for the Pennington Players' production of RAGTIME at Kelsey Theatre, West Windsor, NJ have been scheduled for February 13th-14th....


The Opera House Players Present RAGTIME, Closes 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011

The Opera House Players will present the musical RAGTIME from May 6 - 22, 2011 at the Broad Brook Opera House, 107 Main Street, Broad Brook, CT....


McNally & Milgrom Dodge Set for Added RAGTIME Talk Time Series
by Jessica Lewis - December 18, 2009

After an extremely popular debut installment of Ragtime Talk Time, the producers of RAGTIME have announced additional upcoming talkbacks. On Tuesday, December 22nd Tony Award® winning playwright Terrence McNally and celebrated Director/Choreographer Marcia Milgrom Dodge will be featured. On Tuesday,...


HOUDINI FAMILY DAY Held At The Jewish Museum 11/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 19, 2010

The Jewish Museum will present a fun-filled, multi-generational family day inspired by the exhibition, Houdini: Art and Magic, on Sunday, November 14 from 12 noon to 4 pm. ...


NYPL Celebrates Gyspy Rose Lee's Birthday, 1/8
by Nicole Rosky - January 06, 2011

On January 8, 2011, the world's most famous burlesque performer turns 100 years old. Join LIVE from the NYPL for a centennial celebration of the birth of Gypsy Rose Lee: novelist, playwright, New Yorker essayist, fashion icon, actress, activist, member of New York's literati, world-famous 'ecdysiast...


Photo Coverage: David Blaine Reveals Secrets of Houdini's Escapes
by BWW Photo Special - October 29, 2010

David Blaine reveals the secrets of Houdini's escapes to children at the opening of The Jewish Museum's 'Houdini: Art and Magic' at The Jewish Museum on October 29, 2010 in New York City. ...


Jewish Museum Opens Houdini Exhibit, 10/29
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2010

Harry Houdini (1874-1926), the renowned magician and escape artist, was one of the 20th century's most famous performers. His gripping theatrical presentations and heart-stopping outdoor spectacles attracted unprecedented crowds, and his talent for self-promotion and provocation captured headlines ...


Jewish Museum Offers Series For Homebound Seniors
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 2011

For the country's millions of homebound seniors, innovative collaborations like the one between Selfhelp's Virtual Senior Center and The Jewish Museum may make staying at home a much more interesting proposition....


RAGTIME's London Revival Opens At Landor Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2011

Ragtime the Musical is to get a major London revival in a 6-week season from September 1....


Chicago Children's Theatre's The Houdini Box Lands $20,000 NEA Grant
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2011

Rocco Landesman, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, announced yesterday that Chicago Children's Theatre has been recommended for a grant of $20,000 to support the company's highly anticipated world premiere adaptation of Brian Selznick's The Houdini Box....


Terry Evanswood Finds Permanent Home At WonderWorks in East Tennessee
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 27, 2010

The movies have the 'Oscar' and magic has the 'Merlin.' Both are highly sought-after awards given only to the most outstanding performers and artists. WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. is now the permanent home to Terry Evanswood, one of a very select group of magicians to ever earn a Merlin....


BWW Reviews: RAGTIME, Landor Theatre, September 6 2011
by Gary Naylor - September 07, 2011

Gary Naylor enjoys a small scale production of an epic musical....


NYPL Celebrates Gyspy Rose Lee's Birthday, 1/8
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2011

On January 8, 2011, the world's most famous burlesque performer turns 100 years old. Join LIVE from the NYPL for a centennial celebration of the birth of Gypsy Rose Lee: novelist, playwright, New Yorker essayist, fashion icon, actress, activist, member of New York's literati, world-famous 'ecdysiast...


Pennington Players Hosts Auditions for RAGTIME 2/13-2/14
by Mary Hanrahan - February 04, 2010

Upcoming auditions for the Pennington Players' production of RAGTIME at Kelsey Theatre, West Windsor, NJ have been scheduled for February 13th-14th....


GOODNIGHT MOON Launches Chicago Children's Theater Season
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2011

A new musical version of Goodnight Moon like you've never seen before will launch the 2011-2012 season for Chicago Children's Theatre (CCT), Chicago's #1 presenter of top-quality professional children's theater....






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