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VIDEO: Watch the WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Documentary Trailer Photo VIDEO: Watch the WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Documentary Trailer
by Michael Major - May 31, 2022

Filmmaker Fran Strine explores the riveting true story of the man who wrote and recorded the global smash hit song “Ghostbusters,” which became a universally recognized pop culture classic. Ray Parker Jr. granted Strine unprecedented access to reveal his never-before-told life story. Watch the new t...


SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY Comes to Tacoma Little Theatre Photo SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY Comes to Tacoma Little Theatre
by Stephi Wild - September 07, 2022

Tacoma Little Theatre's Off the Shelf program will present Jose Rivera's Sonnets for an Old Century, directed by Suzy Willhoft and featuring some of the Pacific Northwest's finest actors.  ...


Dallas Opera Presents FLIGHT, March 4 Photo Dallas Opera Presents FLIGHT, March 4
by A.A. Cristi - February 16, 2022

The Dallas Opera has secured the cabin and announced takeoff for Flight, the opera based on the real-life story that also inspired Steven Spielberg's The Terminal. The Dallas premiere of Jonathan Dove and April De Angelis' contemporary masterpiece opens at the Winspear Opera House on Friday, March 4...


Photos: First Look at Clare Perkins in THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN Photo Photos: First Look at Clare Perkins in THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN
by Blair Ingenthron - February 25, 2023

A.R.T. has released a first look at Clare Perkins in the title role in The Wife of Willesden, which begins performances at American Repertory Theater tonight, Saturday, February 25; opens officially on Thursday, March 2; and closes on Friday, March 17, 2023....


PIAF Comes to Tampere Theatre in September Photo PIAF Comes to Tampere Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - July 17, 2023

On the main stage, the wonderful Paris of the past comes to life: sexy and lively, tender and cruel, and full of dreams. Piaf sneaks into the symphony of street ditches and luxury life, a life larger than life....


VIDEO: On This Day, April 13- LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL Opens On Broadway Sta Photo VIDEO: On This Day, April 13- LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL Opens On Broadway Starring Audra McDonald
by A.A. Cristi - April 13, 2021

On this day in 2014, Audra McDonald returned to Broadway as legendary jazz singer, Billie Holiday, in the musical drama, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill....


WHO WILL PICK UP MY BACK IF I DIE? Plays Final Performance at the Farabi Stage Photo WHO WILL PICK UP MY BACK IF I DIE? Plays Final Performance at the Farabi Stage
by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2022

A Theater Actor decides to commit suicide. This decision is put into practice after a play performance in the theater where he works as an Officer. Just as the audience is about to leave, he asks them to stay in their places and by telling his life story reminiscent of Yeşilçam movies, he turns his ...


Daniel Junge and Sam Pollard to Direct Documentary I WAS BORN THIS WAY Photo Daniel Junge and Sam Pollard to Direct Documentary I WAS BORN THIS WAY
by Marissa Tomeo - March 19, 2022

Academy Award® winner Daniel Junge and Emmy Award winner Sam Pollard announced today that they have partnered with the estate of the Archbishop Carl Bean to co-direct the upcoming documentary I WAS BORN THIS WAY based on the iconic LGBTQ Archbishop’s incredible life as a singer turned leader and act...


Franklin Stage Company to Present Concert Staging Of New Opera LIBBA: HERE THIS DAY Photo Franklin Stage Company to Present Concert Staging Of New Opera LIBBA: HERE THIS DAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 04, 2021

Franklin Stage Company will present a concert staging of a new opera entitled Libba: Here This Day, the story of blues and folk icon Libba Cotten, August 20–22 outdoors on the lawn at Chapel Hall in Franklin, NY. Alternate rain space will be inside Chapel Hall....


VIDEO: Cher Talks About Her Early Career on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Photo VIDEO: Cher Talks About Her Early Career on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - April 21, 2021

Her life story was adapted into the 2018 Broadway musical 'The Cher Show.' ...


Dolly Parton Reveals She is Working on Turning Her Life Story Into a Musical Photo Dolly Parton Reveals She is Working on Turning Her Life Story Into a Musical
by Stephi Wild - December 08, 2020

Dolly Parton was recently interviewed by RuPaul for Marie Claire, where she talked about all of her current projects, including her new Christmas album, Netflix partnership, and more....


Academy Players Of RI to Present CHAPLIN - A MUSICAL IN CONCERT! Photo Academy Players Of RI to Present CHAPLIN - A MUSICAL IN CONCERT!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2021

The show documents the beloved actor's rise to fame and the people who shaped his life, including his mother Hannah, his older brother Sydney, his fourth wife Oona O'Neill and gossip columnist Hedda Hopper....


Wake Up With BWW 12/9: City Center Presents Gala With Audra McDonald, and More! Photo Wake Up With BWW 12/9: City Center Presents Gala With Audra McDonald, and More!
by Stephi Wild - December 09, 2020

Today's top stories: City Center's Gala with Audra McDonald, Samantha Barks sings Let It Go, Dolly Parton is working on a musical about her life, and more!...


Video: Tom Holland Stars in THE CROWDED ROOM Series Trailer Photo Video: Tom Holland Stars in THE CROWDED ROOM Series Trailer
by Michael Major - May 10, 2023

The limited series is starring and executive produced by Tom Holland. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Holland, the series also stars Amanda Seyfried, Emmy Rossum, Sasha Lane, Will Chase and Lior Raz along with guest stars Jason Isaacs, Christopher Abbott, Thomas Sadoski and Zachary Golinger. Watch...


A Beautiful and Moving World Premiere Musical at The Old Globe Photo A Beautiful and Moving World Premiere Musical at The Old Globe
by - September 11, 2021

A Globe-commissioned world premiere musical by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa. The Gardens of Anuncia is inspired by the life story of an icon of the American stage who directs and choreographs the show at the Globe:...


VIDEO: Madame Mayhem Releases Music Video for 'I Am More' Single Photo VIDEO: Madame Mayhem Releases Music Video for 'I Am More' Single
by Michael Major - September 24, 2021

The Manhattan born singer/songwriter takes charge of her own anxiety, hurt, and alienation, crushing it with sheer force of will, then channeling the remaining ether into pulse-pounding anthems, instantly connecting with anyone who has struggled....


WHO CHISELED THAT? by Merit Kahn Begins US Tour in Chicago Photo WHO CHISELED THAT? by Merit Kahn Begins US Tour in Chicago
by Blair Ingenthron - September 29, 2023

'Who Chiseled That?' by Merit Kahn will begin performances in Chicago this October ahead of a US tour....


Spike Lee To Moderate 'Will Smith: An Evening Of Stories With Friends' Photo Spike Lee To Moderate 'Will Smith: An Evening Of Stories With Friends'
by Michael Major - November 02, 2021

Academy Award® winner, Spike Lee, will moderate the upcoming event WILL SMITH: An Evening of Stories with Friends, taking place on November 9, 2021 at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY. The event is in support of the upcoming release of the upcoming memoir Will, to be released November 9....


CHARLES DEPOOPIER - A MUSICAL Comes to Adelaide Fringe Photo CHARLES DEPOOPIER - A MUSICAL Comes to Adelaide Fringe
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2022

Charles DePoopier: A Musical is a new show from the House of Spaghetti Theatrical Society. The original text was written by Charles DePoopier, THE GREATEST actor, writer and director of the 20th century. Before his passing he wrote down his entire life story as 120 hour long musical....


Soprano Angela Brown Interviewed in New Marian Anderson PBS Documentary, Voice Of Fre Photo Soprano Angela Brown Interviewed in New Marian Anderson PBS Documentary, Voice Of Freedom
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2021

Contralto Marian Anderson was hailed as a voice that 'comes around once in a hundred years,' yet she was barred from performing in Constitution Hall because of her race. It is a well known moment in her life story....


VIDEO: Cher Talks About Her Early Career on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Photo VIDEO: Cher Talks About Her Early Career on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - April 21, 2021

Her life story was adapted into the 2018 Broadway musical 'The Cher Show.' ...


Marie Fredriksson's Final Memoir Will Be Published This Month Photo Marie Fredriksson's Final Memoir Will Be Published This Month
by Stephi Wild - July 12, 2023

Marie Fredriksson's final memoir, Listen to My Heart: Life, Love & Roxette, will see a worldwide English-language release from 1984 Publishing on July 25, 2023....


Author Gary Weiss Will Discuss 'Retail Gangster' With Kurt Boone at Village Works Gal Photo Author Gary Weiss Will Discuss 'Retail Gangster' With Kurt Boone at Village Works Gallery
by Stephi Wild - September 14, 2022

Investigative journalist and author Gary Weiss discusses his newly released  “Retail Gangster: The Insane Real-Life Story of CRAZY EDDIE”  (Hachette Books - August 2022) with writer / urban street culture chronicler Kurt Boone at the Village Works Gallery and Bookstore in Manhattan on Thursday, Sept...


Disney Announces Release of New Film RISE Photo Disney Announces Release of New Film RISE
by Michael Major - October 20, 2021

The film is based on the triumphant real life story about the remarkable family that produced the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league - Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Laker Kostas Antetokounmpo....


Billy Porter Will Release Autobiography, UNPROTECTED, This Fall Photo Billy Porter Will Release Autobiography, UNPROTECTED, This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2021

Tony and Emmy winner Billy Porter made headlines last week when he revealed his HIV status. Now the star has announced that he will discuss it even more in a new autobiography. Unprotected will be released by Abrams Press on October 19, 2021....






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