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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.

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Interview: Maia Novi on the Avant-Garde, Unapologetic & True Story of INVASIVE SPECIE Photo Interview: Maia Novi on the Avant-Garde, Unapologetic & True Story of INVASIVE SPECIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 24, 2024

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Maia Novi, the playwright and star of Invasive Species at The Vineyard Theater. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets....


Imogen Clark Releases 'Not Christmas Here' Single With Steve Poltz Photo Imogen Clark Releases 'Not Christmas Here' Single With Steve Poltz
by Michael Major - November 24, 2023

Imogen Clark releases “Not Christmas Here,” upholding her traditions of releasing an original Christmas single each year. Showcasing her unique take on the holiday season, the song was written with legendary troubadour Steve Poltz and recorded at Peter Frampton’s Studio Phenix in Nashville with a ca...


Interview: Les Kurkendaal-Barrett L.A. Premieres His THE REAL BLACK SWANN: CONFESSION Photo Interview: Les Kurkendaal-Barrett L.A. Premieres His THE REAL BLACK SWANN: CONFESSIONS OF AMERICA'S FIRST BLACK DRAG QUEEN
by Gil Kaan - August 28, 2023

The Los Angeles premiere of actor/writer Les Kurkendaal-Barrett’s The Real Black Swann: Confessions of America’s First Black Drag Queen begins August 31, 2023, at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Davidson/Valentini Theatre....


Student Blog: Six Weeks in a Commedia Mask Photo Student Blog: Six Weeks in a Commedia Mask
by Student Blogger: Cat Boynton - July 16, 2024

This summer, I spent six weeks in Florence, Italy studying Commedia dell’Arte with NYU Grad Acting Faculty. We studied verbatim theatre, Shakespeare, mask-making, neutral and character mask, and of course, Commedia dell’Arte. The program culminated in a devised and improvised final performance based...


Review: THE BOYS IN THE BAND at The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio Photo Review: THE BOYS IN THE BAND at The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio
by Jill Ripa - June 07, 2024

This play did the most powerful thing that a play can do. It showed us a picture of the truth. The joyous, horrific, wondrous, terrifying, painful truth....


Interview: 'It's a Gift of a Character'; Actor Alex Sawyer on Learning on the Job and Photo Interview: 'It's a Gift of a Character'; Actor Alex Sawyer on Learning on the Job and Playing The Lead in HAMILTON
by Sarah OHara - July 11, 2024

Actor and musician Alex Sawyer is currently playing the lead role in the West End production of Hamilton at London's Victoria Palace Theatre - and Broadway World sat down with the Alexander Hamilton actor to find out more about the show....


BBC EARTH EXPERIENCE Extends in London and Will Open in Melbourne Photo BBC EARTH EXPERIENCE Extends in London and Will Open in Melbourne
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 30, 2023

Experience the awe-inspiring BBC Earth Experience in London until August 2024 and now in Melbourne, Australia. ...


Interview: Alan Cumming on ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE at Charlie McCombs Empi Photo Interview: Alan Cumming on ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE at Charlie McCombs Empire Theatre
by Jill Ripa - February 26, 2024

BroadwayWorld had a chance to chat with world-renowned star, Alan Cumming, on his cabaret show, Alan Cumming is Not Acting his Age. In this interview, Cumming discusses life balance, his love for cabaret, and some of the wisdom that has gone into creating this amazing show!...


BWW Q&A: Tynomi Banks On AN EVENING WITH TYNOMI BANKS at The Rose Brampton Photo BWW Q&A: Tynomi Banks On AN EVENING WITH TYNOMI BANKS at The Rose Brampton
by Joshua Wright - January 09, 2024

To discuss Tynomi's upcoming show - An Evening With Tynomi Banks at The Rose Brampton on February 2nd. 2024 Presented by Brampton On Stage we are thrilled to welcome her to The Rose for the first time. ...


Interview: 'It's a Gift of a Character'; Actor Alex Sawyer on Learning on the Job and Photo Interview: 'It's a Gift of a Character'; Actor Alex Sawyer on Learning on the Job and Playing The Lead in HAMILTON
by Sarah OHara - July 11, 2024

Actor and musician Alex Sawyer is currently playing the lead role in the West End production of Hamilton at London's Victoria Palace Theatre - and Broadway World sat down with the Alexander Hamilton actor to find out more about the show....


VIDEO: The Guthrie's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Releases Teaser Featuring Choreographer Regina Photo VIDEO: The Guthrie's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Releases Teaser Featuring Choreographer Regina Peluso
by Blair Ingenthron - November 05, 2023

Step into the A CHRISTMAS CAROL rehearsal room with choreographer Regina Peluso and hear how movement is used to infuse this timeless holiday tradition with joy and light. Watch the video here!...


Interview: Broadway's Newest Power Producer, LaChanze, Talks JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAI Photo Interview: Broadway's Newest Power Producer, LaChanze, Talks JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING and More
by A.A. Cristi - November 12, 2023

One of Broadway's best, Tony Award-winner LaChanze, has broken the fourth wall and crossing the footlights to perform a new role- producer. Read our interview with this theatrical legend!...


Interview: Countess Luann de Lesseps Teases New Cabaret Show, Broadway Hopes Photo Interview: Countess Luann de Lesseps Teases New Cabaret Show, Broadway Hopes
by Michael Major - January 25, 2024

RHONY star Countess Luann de Lesseps is making her return to 54 Below for a series of special shows, before launching her new 'Marry, F, Kill' act. BroadwayWorld sat down with Luann de Lesseps to discuss what to expect from the new cabaret show, working with Sonja Morgan on their Crappie Lake spin-o...


Review: Break Out 'Seventy-Six Trombones' for THE MUSIC MAN at City Springs Theatre C Photo Review: Break Out 'Seventy-Six Trombones' for THE MUSIC MAN at City Springs Theatre Company
by Caroline Powell - September 08, 2024

What did our critic think of THE MUSIC MAN at City Springs Theatre Company?...


Review: ROCK OF AGES at The Studio Theatre Photo Review: ROCK OF AGES at The Studio Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - April 22, 2024

What did our critic think of ROCK OF AGES at The Studio Theatre?...


BBC EARTH EXPERIENCE Extends in London and Will Open in Melbourne Photo BBC EARTH EXPERIENCE Extends in London and Will Open in Melbourne
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 30, 2023

Experience the awe-inspiring BBC Earth Experience in London until August 2024 and now in Melbourne, Australia. ...


Student Blog: Attending My First ECC Photo Student Blog: Attending My First ECC
by Student Blogger: Ava Karlstad - March 25, 2024

I intended to challenge myself by putting myself in a demanding and new situation. I believe I was really able to enjoy it because I was there for the experience and not totally riding on trying to get the job. However, I still showed up prepared and was ready for anything that they threw at me, and...


Cirque du Soleil's JOYÀ Celebrates its Ninth Anniversary Photo Cirque du Soleil's JOYÀ Celebrates its Ninth Anniversary
by Cara Joy David - December 28, 2023

Almost everyone in North America has heard of Cirque du Soleil. The Canadian entertainment company that produces an odd hybrid of circus, acrobatics, and dance performance has several touring shows and resident productions in Las Vegas. But there is only one Cirque du Soliel dinner theater experienc...


Interview: Jai Rodriguez of JAI RODRIGUEZ: A THOUSAND SWEET KISSES at 54 Below Photo Interview: Jai Rodriguez of JAI RODRIGUEZ: A THOUSAND SWEET KISSES at 54 Below
by Michael Walters - October 10, 2023

The OG Queer Eye culture vulture returns to NY for an evening of song and romance....


How Did Actors Behave at the Stage Doors of Last Year's Musicals? Photo How Did Actors Behave at the Stage Doors of Last Year's Musicals?
by Cara Joy David - January 08, 2024

Last year, I spent a lot of time at stage doors. I wanted to write about what it was like. I wrote about my experience at the stage doors of straight plays and the installment about musicals was supposed to follow quickly thereafter but kept getting bumped. I could not let it sit too far into 2024 h...


How Did Actors Behave at the Stage Doors of Last Year's Musicals? Photo How Did Actors Behave at the Stage Doors of Last Year's Musicals?
by Cara Joy David - January 08, 2024

Last year, I spent a lot of time at stage doors. I wanted to write about what it was like. I wrote about my experience at the stage doors of straight plays and the installment about musicals was supposed to follow quickly thereafter but kept getting bumped. I could not let it sit too far into 2024 h...


Review: LEA MICHELE Makes a Landmark Debut at Carnegie Hall Photo Review: LEA MICHELE Makes a Landmark Debut at Carnegie Hall
by Ricky Pope - November 01, 2023

It is safe to say that Carnegie Hall has been the premiere showcase for what is great in American Art and Culture for over 130 years. It is not hyperbole to say that the concert given Monday night by Broadway and television star Lea Michele will be remembered as one of those defining zeitgeist event...


The Guthrie Theater Sets Cast & Creative Team for 49th Production of A CHRISTMAS CARO Photo The Guthrie Theater Sets Cast & Creative Team for 49th Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 13, 2023

The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for its 49th production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, adapted by Lavina Jadhwani and directed by Addie Gorlin-Han, based on the original direction by Joseph Haj. Learn how to purchase tickets!...


Bernie Taupin, Tom Odell, Celeste, and More Set For THE OTHER SONGS LIVE Photo Bernie Taupin, Tom Odell, Celeste, and More Set For THE OTHER SONGS LIVE
by Stephi Wild - April 10, 2024

The Other Songs has announced an all-star line-up of songwriters and artists to perform at The Other Songs Live including Bernie Taupin, Tom Odell, Gabriels, Celeste, KAMILLE and many more. In partnership with the Ivors Academy, one of the world's biggest celebrations of songwriting will take place ...


Stage Door Behavior: The Plays Photo Stage Door Behavior: The Plays
by Cara Joy David - September 18, 2023

In May, I promised a series of stage door behavior stories. And then there were a lot of more timely stories to report on and, unfortunately, the next installment in the series got pushed. But now I can finally do the second installment, on plays....






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