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

The First Industry Reading of THE BROTHERS HOUDINI Musical Comes to the Consulate Gen Photo The First Industry Reading of THE BROTHERS HOUDINI Musical Comes to the Consulate General of Hungary in New York
by Stephi Wild - December 11, 2018

Balint Varga (composer/book writer) Lia Tamborra (Lyrics / add. book) and Nicole Hughes (add book/ dramaturge) present THE BROTHERS HOUDINI musical at the Consulate General of Hungary in New York....


VIDEO: Get a First Look at Clips From RAGTIME at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center Photo VIDEO: Get a First Look at Clips From RAGTIME at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2018

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center presents an all new production of the Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime, live on stage for six performances only, June 15 through June 24 on the Main Stage Theater. Get a first look at the production in the clips below!...


Science Channel to Premiere HOUDINI'S LAST SECRETS Photo Science Channel to Premiere HOUDINI'S LAST SECRETS
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 19, 2018

Magicians, past and present, marvel at the death-defying performances of the legendary Harry Houdini. His breathtaking escapes and astonishing illusions have never been equaled, or fully understood. With the help of skilled engineers, accomplished illusionists, and a member of his own bloodline, a n...


BWW Review: A REGULAR LITTLE HOUDINI is a Captivating One-Man Show Photo BWW Review: A REGULAR LITTLE HOUDINI is a Captivating One-Man Show
by Marina Kennedy - December 18, 2017

A unique and captivating one-man show is now onstage at 59E59 Theaters. 'A Regular Little Houdini' is written and performed by Daniel Llewelyn-Williams, directed by Joshua Richards, with composition by Meg Cox. It combines splendid storytelling and illusion with real historical events....


VIDEO: Get A First Look at 5th Avenue Theatre's RAGTIME Photo VIDEO: Get A First Look at 5th Avenue Theatre's RAGTIME
by Alan Henry - October 18, 2017

The 5th Avenue Theatre is presenting an evocative new production of Ragtime, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!...


THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY to Bring Magic to Mayo Center
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2017

On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, The Illusionists - Live From Broadway will play Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm, as part of its current North American tour to more than ...


Countdown to Barks: Sutton Foster, Ariana DeBose, Max von Essen & More Show Off Their Photo Countdown to Barks: Sutton Foster, Ariana DeBose, Max von Essen & More Show Off Their Pets in Tails of Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - July 11, 2018

After a long week of treading the boards, what better way for performers to unwind than with the affection of a furry friend? To get ready for the big weekend, we're flashing back through our own series, Tails of Broadway, in which photographer Jessica Fallon Gordon captures priceless moments betwee...


Shadowbox Live to Confess Its GUILTY PLEASURES This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017

Guilty Pleasures. Everybody has them. What? You think you don't? This spring, Shadowbox Live confesses. Original sketch comedy and live rock 'n' roll reveal all with their latest show, opening Thursday, March 23 at their Brewery District theater, 503 S. Front Street. ...


THE MAGIC PARLOUR to Return to The House Theatre of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2016

The House Theatre of Chicago announces the return of Dennis Watkins in The Magic Parlour, at the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, 17 E. Monroe, for an open run starting September 2....


LOVE NEVER DIES and THE ILLUSIONISTS On Sale August 3rd Photo LOVE NEVER DIES and THE ILLUSIONISTS On Sale August 3rd
by Julie Musbach - July 23, 2018

Tickets for LOVE NEVER DIES and THE ILLUSIONISTSTM at the Fabulous Fox Theatre will go on sale Friday, August 3 at 10 a.m. online at MetroTix.com, by phone at 314-534-1111 and in person at the Fox Theatre Box office. Ticket prices for LOVE NEVER DIES start at $30; ticket prices for THE ILLUSIONISTST...


The Magic Parlour Celebrates National Magic Week Photo The Magic Parlour Celebrates National Magic Week
by Julie Musbach - October 02, 2018

Chicago's top magician and mentalist, Dennis Watkins, will perform his original adaptation of magic's most intriguing spiritual mystery, The Spirit Cabinet, and more in a one-night-only event at The Palmer House on Friday, October 26 to celebrate National Magic Week....


STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Charing Cross Theatre's RAGTIME in the West End
by Stage Tube - November 08, 2016

Following the critically acclaimed, sell out production of Titanic, Thom Southerland, Artistic Director of the Charing Cross Theatre directs a new production of Ragtime, playing for a strictly limited season. Click below to watch highlights from the show!...


New Houdini Book to be Published
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2016

Celebrity Magician Wayne Alan announced the publication date of his new book, HOUDINI-THE INSIDE STORY OF HIS LIFE AND LEGEND-A Behind the Scenes Look at the Man, the Legend, the Magician and Escape Artist. ...


VIDEO: Watch Joshua Carter Perform Emotional 'Gliding' from RAGTIME at The 5th Avenue Photo VIDEO: Watch Joshua Carter Perform Emotional 'Gliding' from RAGTIME at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2017

The 5th Avenue Theatre is presenting an evocative new production of Ragtime, now through November 5, 2017. A tale of family, heart and perseverance at the turn of the 20th century, Ragtime is a vital story about the headstrong and determined individuals and their families who helped make the United ...


BWW Review: THE ILLUSIONISTS
by Kathy Strain - November 03, 2016

While THE ILLUSIONISTS consists of seven world class magicians, it is anything but mundane. It has shattered box-office records while entertaining millions. Originally intended to be a short-run production, THE ILLUSIONISTS have performed for mesmerized audiences around the world....


BWW Review: THE NAKED MAGICIANS at Starlight Theatre Photo BWW Review: THE NAKED MAGICIANS at Starlight Theatre
by Alan Portner - November 17, 2018

Naked Magicians perform at Starlight Theatre indoors.  That pretty much sums up the two Australian illusionists' adult comedy/prestidigitation ac...


VIDEO: Get A First Look at 5th Avenue Theatre's RAGTIME Photo VIDEO: Get A First Look at 5th Avenue Theatre's RAGTIME
by Alan Henry - October 18, 2017

The 5th Avenue Theatre is presenting an evocative new production of Ragtime, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!...


VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsal for New Staging of RAGTIME at The 5th Avenue Theatre Photo VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsal for New Staging of RAGTIME at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2017

The 5th Avenue Theatre presents an evocative new production of Ragtime, which recently began rehearsals. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at a read/sing rehearsal for the show in the video below!...


BWW Review: Cynthia von Buhler's Entrancing Immersive Adventure THE GIRL WHO HANDCUFF Photo BWW Review: Cynthia von Buhler's Entrancing Immersive Adventure THE GIRL WHO HANDCUFFED HOUDINI
by Michael Dale - October 30, 2018

It was October 31st, 1926 when the world famous escape artist Harry Houdini succumbed to the one thing in life that's inescapable, and every year since, believers hold seances on Halloween night, anticipating his return....


Palace Theater Kid Friendly Tour in August Photo Palace Theater Kid Friendly Tour in August
by Julie Musbach - July 18, 2018

In an unique collaboration a special kid friendly tour of the Palace Theater is being offered on Wednesday August 15 at 11:00 am. The hour-long tour adapted specifically for children ages 5 and older will include magic performed by "CJ the Sorcerer" aka Cyril May the Recycling Coordinator for the Ci...


Full Cast Announced For RAGTIME at Pasadena Playhouse Photo Full Cast Announced For RAGTIME at Pasadena Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2019

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, will transform the historic theater with an all new version of Ragtime: The Musical as it returns to Los Angeles more than two decades after its premiere at the Shubert Theatre. With 21 actors and a 16-piece orchestra, this is one of the most amb...


The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway Materialise In Brisbane Photo The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway Materialise In Brisbane
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2019

The world masters of magic have returned to Brisbane with their spectacular production, The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway materialising in the Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) for a strictly limited season from tonight until 19 January 2019....


Sam Powers Joins THE ILLUSIONISTS Melbourne Season Photo Sam Powers Joins THE ILLUSIONISTS Melbourne Season
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2018

It was announced today that Australian daredevil Sam Powers, aka The Enigma, will join the Melbourne season of The Illusionists: Direct from Broadway at The Regent Theatre from 22 January 2019. Described by critics as a new breed of escape artist, Powers will attempt a world first, death defying esc...


THE ILLUSIONISTS to Bring Jaw-Dropping Talents to NJPAC Next Spring Photo THE ILLUSIONISTS to Bring Jaw-Dropping Talents to NJPAC Next Spring
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2017

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with The Illusionists. Direct from Broadway, this spectacular, mind-blowing evening of entertainment brings together the jaw-dropping talents of five of the most incredible Illusionists on Earth!...


RAGTIME Releases Its First Picture - Meet Coalhouse Walker Jr.
by Liz Cearns - September 19, 2016

Ako Mitchell stars as Harlem musician Coalhouse Walker Jr., one of the central characters in the musical 'Ragtime'. This stunning new actor-musician version, with a cast led by West End and Broadway stars EARL CARPENTER and  ANITA LOUISE COMB, will follow critically acclaimed 'Titanic' as the second...






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