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Through original archival material, expert testimony and dramatic re-creations using CGI technology to place Theo E.J. Wilson in the scene, each episode challenges ideas of what really happened during some of the most pivotal moments in history.

This season explores Abraham Lincoln's assassination; the Hindenburg disaster; the Salem witch trials; the death of Jesse James; the Oklahoma City bombing; the battle of Stalingrad; H.H. Holmes' murder spree during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair; the Chernobyl accident; the 1965 Bloody Sunday march from Selma to Montgomery; the 1986 space shuttle Challenger disaster; the 1889 catastrophic Johnstown flood in eastern Pennsylvania and the St. Valentine's Day massacre.

- Source TVMaze

BWW Review: BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL at Moorhead High School Photo BWW Review: BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL at Moorhead High School
by Brian Michaels - November 16, 2021

Rebecca Meyer-Larson and her talented students from Moorhead High bring the story of the infamous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde to the stage. This is the first time this musical has been performed in the area. A friendly warning that it may not be suitable for young children, as the show includes violenc...


Richard Linklater's New Animated Film APOLLO 10 ½: A SPACE AGE ADVENTURE Prepares for Photo Richard Linklater's New Animated Film APOLLO 10 ½: A SPACE AGE ADVENTURE Prepares for Takeoff at Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 16, 2020

Richard Linklater's new animated film, “Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Adventure” will be produced by Linklater's Detour FilmProductions and Submarine, and released by Netflix....


Ojai Film Festival Announces 2021 Lineup Photo Ojai Film Festival Announces 2021 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - October 06, 2021

The Ojai Film Festival today announced the official festival selections and schedule for its 22nd annual event, which will be taking place in Ojai, California, from November 4-14, 2021.  ...


BWW Blog: My Theatre Experience on the West End Before the Pandemic Photo BWW Blog: My Theatre Experience on the West End Before the Pandemic
by Student Blogger: Hope Johnson - August 14, 2020

My ticket to this show was 12 pounds. It was the cheapest ticket I have ever bought to see professional theatre....


Bassist Or Bareket's SAHAR Is Out Today On Enja Records Photo Bassist Or Bareket's SAHAR Is Out Today On Enja Records
by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2022

Bassist and composer Or Bareket presents his vibrant new release Sahar, out today on Enja Records. Marking his third album as a bandleader, Sahar is Bareket's compositional masterwork wrought by instrumental acuity. The album's tracks are adorned with potent melodic refrains, rife with deep harmonic...


BWW Blog: Can You Write a Play in a Day? Photo BWW Blog: Can You Write a Play in a Day?
by Student Blogger: Sydney Emerson - September 10, 2020

Ten hours. Three teams. One line and one prop. All-Day Theatre Fest tested my  creative will-power, my imagination, and in the age of COVID-19, my laptopa??s battery life....


Rapid Fire Theatre Announces BONFIRE 2021 Photo Rapid Fire Theatre Announces BONFIRE 2021
by A.A. Cristi - March 23, 2021

Rapid Fire Theatre was built on making for the moment, and the past year has been no different. With a number of new risks (hey, it's the most Edmonton thing we can do!) including virtual improv and a plexiglass cage in the Backstage Theatre, we're taking a fan favourite festival to the web!  ...


The HISTORY Channel Announces New I WAS THERE Series Photo The HISTORY Channel Announces New I WAS THERE Series
by Michael Major - January 26, 2022

Expert interviews include Emmy Award-winning journalist and “Nightline” co-anchor Byron Pitts, “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” author Ron Hansen, the FBI’s Chief Explosives Specialist Kirk Yeager, former NASA astronaut Winston Scott, Hood College’s Dr. Terry Anne Scott, ...


BWW Review: [TITLE OF SHOW] at Elkhart Civic Theater is good enough to make you hate Photo BWW Review: [TITLE OF SHOW] at Elkhart Civic Theater is good enough to make you hate theater
by Clark Cameron Ponce - April 13, 2021

Crossing the line between a show and the real world, [title of show] puts sexism and sexual harassment on stage. ...


Guthrie Theater to Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL Starring Matthew Saldivar This Holiday S Photo Guthrie Theater to Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL Starring Matthew Saldivar This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 18, 2022

The Guthrie Theater has announced the casting for its 48th production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, adapted by Lavina Jadhwani and directed by Joseph Haj. Matthew Saldivar (Guthrie: A Christmas Carol, The Royal Family, The Canterbury Tales) stars as Ebenezer Scrooge....


BWW Interview: At Home with AARP SUPERSTAR COMPETITION Finalist Josephine Sanges Photo BWW Interview: At Home with AARP SUPERSTAR COMPETITION Finalist Josephine Sanges
by Stephen Mosher - September 05, 2020

Josephine Sanges talks pottery, parish, and projects with Stephen Mosher...


BWW Spotlight Series: Meet Suzanne Mayes, a Native Angeleno Who Went from Future Astr Photo BWW Spotlight Series: Meet Suzanne Mayes, a Native Angeleno Who Went from Future Astronaut to Shining Onstage
by Shari Barrett - May 07, 2020

With the current theatre world on hiatus, I have created a Spotlight Series on Broadway World which features interviews with some of the many talented artists who make our Los Angeles theatre community so exciting and vibrant thanks to their ongoing contribution to keeping the Arts alive in the City...


Review: ENDOMETRIOSIS: THE MUSICAL at Theatre In The Round Photo Review: ENDOMETRIOSIS: THE MUSICAL at Theatre In The Round
by Jared Fessler - August 06, 2022

What did our critic think of ENDOMETRIOSIS: THE MUSICAL at Theatre In The Round?...


BWW Interview: André Hattingh Talks to Us About Her New Song GATHERING THE STARS Photo BWW Interview: André Hattingh Talks to Us About Her New Song GATHERING THE STARS
by Faeron Wheeler - April 12, 2022

Leading SA actress, singer and television personality André Hattingh has recorded a new song called GATHERING THE STARS, released on 28 March. The song is a tribute honouring the over 142 SA showbiz personalities who sadly passed away (COVID-19 and other reasons) in the past two years, during lockdo...


BWW Feature: Our Favourite Outdoor Theatre Memories Photo BWW Feature: Our Favourite Outdoor Theatre Memories
by Marianka Swain - June 18, 2020

This summer, we're sadly not going to be seeing all the outdoor theatre that we've loved in past years - whether at venues like Regent's Park and Shakespeare's Globe or dedicated festivals and other open-air arts gatherings. So, until we can welcome all these wonderful events back again, BroadwayWor...


GRiZ, TOKiMONSTA, YokoO Special Extended Set and More Announced for Elements Music & Photo GRiZ, TOKiMONSTA, YokoO Special Extended Set and More Announced for Elements Music & Arts Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 25, 2021

2021 marks the 4th year celebration of this premier East Coast, multi-day, arts, music and camping event, September 3-6, 2021. The festival takes place in lush Northeast Pennsylvania, at a picturesque outdoor venue on 150 private acres and is only about a two hour drive from NYC....


Wristmeetrazor Announces New Album and Drops 'Last Tango in Paris' Video Photo Wristmeetrazor Announces New Album and Drops 'Last Tango in Paris' Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 18, 2021

Emerging out of the gloom comes Replica of a Strange Love — the new record from WRISTMEETRAZOR. The album arrives June 11 on Prosthetic Records, illuminating the darkest corners of their every nightmare and representing a nihilistic plunge headfirst into an intoxicating mix of death, sin, and romanc...


BWW Review: STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT Seeks a Human Connection Photo BWW Review: STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT Seeks a Human Connection
by Evan Henerson - September 02, 2021

Sixty minutes spent in the company of an individual this thirsty for a human connection can be a bit exhausting, but it's well worth the investment....


The Lathums Reveal Live Visuals for 'Sad Face Baby' Photo The Lathums Reveal Live Visuals for 'Sad Face Baby'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022

As if the crashing waves of emotion contained within The Lathums newest cut of extraordinary, soul-reaching storytelling, Sad Face Baby, weren’t enough, the band has released the single’s official video filmed during their sweat-drenched, sing-a-long seaside outing at Blackpool’s Empress Ballroom ju...


VIDEO: Zola Jesus Shares Video For New Single 'Desire' Photo VIDEO: Zola Jesus Shares Video For New Single 'Desire'
by Michael Major - April 19, 2022

Zola Jesus releases a new song, “Desire,” the second single from Arkhon, her first album in five years. The single comes with a new video directed by A. F. Cortes. A minimal yet sweeping track, “Desire” features only Danilova and her piano. Watch the music video for the new single now!...


Local Boy Making Mask Aids To Support Jewish Family Services Food Pantry Photo Local Boy Making Mask Aids To Support Jewish Family Services Food Pantry
by A.A. Cristi - September 02, 2020

Jonah Stein is quite the social entrepreneur. The Leawood Middle School seventh-grade student  is doing a service project connected to his upcoming Bar Mitzvah that will help feed hundreds facing food insecurity here in Kansas City.  ...


BWW Review: EDUCATING RITA, The Minack Theatre Photo BWW Review: EDUCATING RITA, The Minack Theatre
by Caroline Cronin - August 27, 2020

My recent visit as a first-timer to this much-celebrated space was to see Educating Rita - a truncated version of the David Pugh production that was due to tour the country, pre-COVID....


BWW Blog: Extended College Decision Day - How I Ended Up at Marymount Manhattan Colle Photo BWW Blog: Extended College Decision Day - How I Ended Up at Marymount Manhattan College!
by Student Blogger: Janelle Murray - June 03, 2020

Choosing a college is hard, trust me I get it. It took me two tries before finally finding the right school for me. Thankfully, I found where I belonged but it wasn't easy. Here's the story of how I ended up at Marymount Manhattan College....


Opinion: The Shutdown Might Spark A Theatre On Demand Revolution Photo Opinion: The Shutdown Might Spark A Theatre On Demand Revolution
by Tim Wright - April 23, 2020

The industry has long grappled with a simple question: how do you get non-habitual theatregoers into the theatre? COVID-19 may be a serious threat to the arts, but it's going to accelerate a long overdue change. So, enter stage left, theatre at home....


TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR to Play at Six Points Theater Photo TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR to Play at Six Points Theater
by Marissa Tomeo - March 26, 2022

Zeblyan and Ishaq are the last two Jews living in Kabul. While they both want to urgently repopulate their ancient Jewish community, how to do so is something they cannot agree upon. Inspired by true events, this play balances Borscht Belt humor and poignancy in a touching look at cultural continuit...






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