Southern Soul Assembly Set for Boulder Theater, 11/22
by Tyler Peterson - July 16, 2014 97.3 KBCO's Groove Show and Z2 Entertainment will present Southern Soul Assembly featuring JJ Grey, Luther Dickinson, Anders Osborne and Marc Broussard to the Boulder Theater on Saturday, November 22nd, 2014. Tickets are on sale Friday, July 18th at 10:00 am for $28.00 general admission and $34.50 r...
BBC to Air Two-Part LUTHER Mini-Series in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - November 19, 2014 Golden Globe®-winning and Emmy-nominated Idris Elba makes a welcome return to BBC AMERICA in 2015 to reprise his role of DCI John Luther, the murder detective whose brilliant mind can't always save him from the dangerous violence of his passions....
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Cloisters Museum Observe MLK Jr Day Today
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2013 The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cloisters museum and gardens will be open to the public on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (today, January 21), the next in the series of 'Met Holiday Todays.'...
Marcus Center Announces 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Speech, Writing and Art Contest Winners Today
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2013 The MLK Steering Committee will host the 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts today, January 20, 2013....
Photo Flash: New Production Shots from Step Up's HOLIDAZE
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2013 'Tis the season! Step Up Productions presents HoliDaze, a gift-wrapped line-up of original Christmas one-acts showcasing the dysfunctional chaos and joyous celebration the holidays bring. HoliDaze features works by Lisa Dillman, Tate Geborkoff, Nambi E. Kelley, Joshua Rollins and Steve Simoncic and ...
VIDEO: Shoshana Bean Debuts Music Video for New Single 'Runaway Train'
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2014 Broadway superstar Shoshana Bean (Wicked, Hairspray) just debuted her new music video for 'Runaway Train.' Check it out below!...
New Heritage Theatre to Present A SEASON IN AN EVENING: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER, 10/27
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2014 On Monday, October 27, 2014, New Heritage presents A Season in an Evening: A Night to Remember in celebration of the theater's 50 years. Actors, musicians, friends and supporters will be treated to an exciting glimpse of history with theatre and music performances by a stellar cast of New Heritage a...
BP Markowitz to Welcome Chicago in Concert at Coney Island, 8/21
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2013 On August 21, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will host Chicago's first show in Brooklyn at the final show of the 35thanniversary season of the Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island....
STAGE TUBE: Darlene Love Returns to 'LETTERMAN' for Annual Performance of 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)'
by Tyler Peterson - December 24, 2013 The legendary Darlene Love, who's become a Late Show with David Letterman holiday staple, returned to the hit show this week for her annual performance of 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)' with Paul Shaffer. Love, who's appeared in Broadway's HAIRSPRAY and GREASE, first took to Letterman's stage i...
Full Cast Announced for Seattle Shakespeare's THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA and JULIUS CAESAR, 7/10-8/10
by Diana Heisroth - May 09, 2014 Casting is announced for Seattle Shakespeare Company's free Wooden O productions of The Two Gentlemen of Verona and Julius Caesar which start performances on Thursday, July 10. Both productions will perform in park venues throughout King County (please see attached schedule) and then transfer to Wal...
Martin Luther Feat. Mark Kelley' Portable of The Roots to Play Highline Ballroom Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013 Martin Luther featuring Mark Kelley' Portable, Justin Brown and Ray Angry of The Roots will hit the Highline tonight, October 11 (tickets $20 in advance, $25 day of show)....
MSNBC to Air March on Washington 50th Anniversary Coverage, 8/28
by Tyler Peterson - August 26, 2013 MSNBC will present special coverage of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington on Wednesday, August 28. The day will include live coverage from both Washington, D.C. and New York with Chris Matthews anchoring live from the National Mall throughout the day beginning at 11AM ET. Following Pre...
Portrait Gallery Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr with Exhibit Today
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2013 On Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. led the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom where he delivered his stirring 'I Have a Dream' speech and inspired people throughout the world....
VIDEO: Rev. Al Sharpton & Rep. John Lewis Discuss 'American Dream' on MEET THE PRESS
by Tyler Peterson - August 25, 2013 Today's “Meet the Press with David Gregory” Today's “Meet the Press with David Gregory” focused on the state of the American Dream, and featured interviews with Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), and more. Check out what Lewis had to say on the state of the American Dream, as well as Martin Luther King's messa...
Martin Luther Feat. Mark Kelley' Portable of The Roots to Play Highline Ballroom Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013 Martin Luther featuring Mark Kelley' Portable, Justin Brown and Ray Angry of The Roots will hit the Highline tonight, October 11 (tickets $20 in advance, $25 day of show)....
Byron Williams Releases New Book on 1963 American Society and Politics Today
by Christina Mancuso - July 29, 2013 '1963 was really the year that changed things,' says Byron Williams, the author of 1963: The Year of Hope & Hostility. Several books discuss the events that Williams, a regular contributor to The Huffington Post, explores in his book, but none have viewed them through the lens of a 365-day odyssey t...
NBC to Rebroadcast 1963 Episode of MEET THE PRESS Featuring Martin Luther King, Jr., 8/25
by Tyler Peterson - August 21, 2013 In honor of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, NBC News will make available the August 25, 1963 edition of “Meet the Press,” featuring interviews with Martin Luther King, Jr. and NAACP executive secretary Roy Wilkins....
Ruth Wilson to Star in Showtime's New Pilot THE AFFAIR
by Tyler Peterson - July 30, 2013 SHOWTIME has cast Golden Globe nominee Ruth Wilson (The Lone Ranger, Luther) as the female lead of its drama pilot THE AFFAIR. Ruth Wilson will play the role of Alison, a young married woman, working in a pancake house, trying to piece her life back together in the wake of a tragedy. As previously a...
Red Mountain Theatre Presents Statewide Tour of LETTER FROM BIRMINGHAM JAIL, 9/26-11/7
by Molly Tracy - September 24, 2013 In celebration and remembrance of events 50 years ago, Red Mountain Theatre Company (RMTC) is taking its dramatic interpretation of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' across the state....
BWW Reviews: Zack's Mac Shack's SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Is Electrifying
by David Clarke - September 24, 2013 This past weekend, I had the distinct pleasure of discovering the Greater Houston Area's best kept secret. Ever since The Masquerade Theatre announced they were permanently closing on April 27, 2012, I have been going through Masquerade withdrawals. Other theatre groups, namely Michael J. Ross' Musi...
OWN to Honor Civil Rights Legends This January
by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2014 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a month-long celebration in January honoring civil rights legends who paved the way as we approach the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that changed the trajectory of America forever....
Photo Flash: First Look at Sideshow Theatre's 9 CIRCLES, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2013 Sideshow Theatre Company, in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is pleased to open its 2013-14 season with the Chicago premiere of 9 CIRCLES by Bill Cain, directed by Marti Lyons, playing now through October 6, 2013 at The DCASE Storefront Theater, 66 E. ...
Portrait Gallery Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr with Exhibit, 8/24
by Christina Mancuso - July 29, 2013 On Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. led the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom where he delivered his stirring 'I Have a Dream' speech and inspired people throughout the world....
Eddie Perfect Returns to SOUTH PACIFIC as 'Luther Bills' at QPAC from Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2013 Award winning actor and writer Eddie Perfect will return to the stage in the role of Head Sailor Luther Billis replacing Gyton Grantley for the final four performances of South Pacific at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)....
NJSO to Open 2013-14 Concert Season with PROMISE OF THE NEW WORLD, 9/27
by Tyler Peterson - September 06, 2013 Music Director Jacques Lacombe and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra open the NJSO's 2013-14 concert season on Friday, September 27, with "Promise of the New World" at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark. The concert program features renowned jazz pianist and composer Geri Allen ... |