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Walt Disney Tribute Among PBS' 2015 Fall Primetime Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - June 04, 2015

PBS' Fall 2015 primetime schedule offers delights in all genres - from drama to the performing arts to sumptuous nature and science programs...


U.S. Premiere of THE FROZEN ON THE SQUARE (1982) to Play Akvavit Theatre, Now thru 11/9
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2014

Akvavit Theatre, now in its fourth year producing theatrical works that explore the Nordic experience, will present the U.S. premiere of The Frozen on the Square (1982) by Lucas Svensson, translated by Akvavit's Producing Artistic Director Chad Eric Bergman. The show will open today, October 9 and w...


THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD Begins Tonight at Artists Rep
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2014

Artists Rep will present The Playboy of the Western World by J.M Synge, from tonight, May 20 through June 22, as the final show of the 14/15 season. Damaso Rodriguez, Artists Rep's Artistic Director, will direct this riotous and raucous production that features a stellar 11-person cast including Por...


Two Film Classics DOUBLE INDEMNITY and TOUCH OF EVIL Out on Blu-ray Today
by Movies News Desk - April 15, 2014

Double Indemnity and Touch of Evil premiere in Limited Edition with Exclusive Collectibles...


Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis to Star in BBC Miniseries WOLF HALL
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2014

Damian Lewis will play Henry VIII opposite Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell in the much anticipated adaptation of Hilary Mantel's Booker Prize-winning novels which has begun filming....


FIRST LOOK - Watch All-New Clip from DOWNTON ABBEY Season 4
by Caryn Robbins - January 03, 2014

DOWNTON ABBEY returns to PBS on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Click here for a sneak peek of the premiere episode!...


EgoPo's THE HAIRY APE Opens 4/10
by Tyler Peterson - March 17, 2015

EgoPo Classic Theater's 2014-15 American Giants Festival will close with Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece, The Hairy Ape, running April 8th-26th at the Latvian Society, with press opening on Friday, April 10th....


VIDEO: Orfeo trailer: From Covent Garden to Chalk Farm Road (The Royal Opera | the Roundhouse)
by Robert Diamond - January 10, 2015

From: Royal Opera House...


Bianca Bryan, Joseph Carlson & More to Star in Firehouse Theatre Project's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Tyler Peterson - March 11, 2014

Firehouse Theatre Project has announced the cast and creative team behind the final installment of its 20th Season Anniversary, A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. Directed by VCU Theatre professor and founder of The Conciliation Project Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, this iconic masterpiece wi...


Lawrenceville & Aurora Theatre to Host MARY POPPINS Chalk Walk, 7/19
by Tyler Peterson - July 10, 2014

The City of Lawrenceville's Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) and Aurora Theatre invites the community to celebrate the Arts on July 19 with a 'Chalk Walk'! Inspired by the Aurora Theatre's season opener for the 2014-15 season, Disney's Mary Poppins, Lawrenceville's Chalk Walk will provide resid...


Ridgefield Playhouse Screens The Met's OTELLO Live in HD Today
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2014

Two spectacular operas from the Met are coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse as encore productions this month. Verdi's Shakespearean masterpiece Otello stars Johan Botha in the title role opposite acclaimed soprano Renee Fleming as Desdemona today, July 9. On Wednesday, July 16, Handel's The Enchanted...


STAGE TUBE: Highlights from KC Rep's ANGELS IN AMERICA, Directed by David Cromer
by Stage Tube - February 25, 2015

Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play by Tony Kushner, Angels in America, directed by MacArthur 'Genius' Fellow David Cromer. Performances began on February 20 and run through Sunday, March 29. Press night is scheduled for this Saturday, February 28. ...


PBS Premieres Special DOWNTON ABBEY REDISCOVERED Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 30, 2014

Tonight, November 30, DOWNTON ABBEY REDISCOVERED offers a tempting sampling of best-loved moments from the past four seasons and a few delectable delights from Season Five....


THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD Begins 5/20 at Artists Rep
by Tyler Peterson - May 01, 2014

Artists Rep will present The Playboy of the Western World by J.M Synge, from May 20 through June 22, as the final show of the 14/15 season. Damaso Rodriguez, Artists Rep's Artistic Director, will direct this riotous and raucous production that features a stellar 11-person cast including Portland tal...


Temple Theaters Presents ARCADIA, Now thru 2/21
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2015

Temple Theaters continues its 2014-2015 Season with Tom Stoppard's 1993 masterpiece Arcadia, directed by Liz Carlson, performing tonight, February 11-21 in the Tomlinson Theater....


PBS Special DOWNTON ABBEY REDISCOVERED, Hosted by Bernadette Peters, Airs Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 30, 2014

Today, November 30, DOWNTON ABBEY REDISCOVERED offers a tempting sampling of best-loved moments from the past four seasons and a few delectable delights from Season Five....


VIDEO: Mark Rylance and More in First Trailer for BBC Two's WOLF HALL Adaptation
by TV News Desk - December 30, 2014

Wolf Hall, based on the novels by Hilary Mantel, starts January 21 at 9pm on BBC Two, and the adaptation just unveiled its first trailer, featuring stage and screen vets Mark Rylance, Damien Lewis and more. Check it out below!...


Photo Flash: Sneak Peek of Elizabeth Stanley & More in Pittsburgh CLO's CATS!
by Louisa Brady - July 18, 2014

Take a look at Pittsburgh CLO's production of CATS, opening tonight (July 18th)! A talented company of felines will bring Andrew Lloyd Webber's mysterious masterpiece to life on the Benedum Center stage. Scroll down to see production photos!...


EgoPo's THE HAIRY APE Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2015

EgoPo Classic Theater's 2014-15 American Giants Festival will close with Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece, The Hairy Ape, running April 8th-26th at the Latvian Society, with press opening tonight, April 10th....


Grove Theatre Presents David Mamet's AMERICAN BUFFALO, Now thru 3/2
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014

One of Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet's defining works, American Buffalo* opens at The Grove Theatre tonight, February 28th. In 1977, when American Buffalo opened on Broadway, it was hailed as a new American classic, nominated for a Tony Award and won both an Obie Award, and a New York Critics Ci...


Photo Flash: First Look at Claybourne Elder, Seamus Mulcahy and More in KC Rep's ANGELS IN AMERICA
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2015

Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play by Tony Kushner, Angels in America, directed by MacArthur 'Genius' Fellow David Cromer. Performances began on February 20 and run through Sunday, March 29. Press night is scheduled for this Saturday, February 28. ...


State Theatre's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Breaks Box Office Records
by Tyler Peterson - August 18, 2014

State Theatre Company's season of The Importance of Being Earnest, which closed last Saturday 16 August, has broken the Company's box office record, taking over $424,000 and becoming the highest grossing production in its history. This follows the record-breaking season of Brief Encounter in Septemb...


EVITA National Tour to Play Academy of Music, 6/17-22
by Tyler Peterson - April 10, 2014

Experience the passion and seduction in this elegant masterpiece, Tony Award-winning musical EVITA, coming to the Academy of Music June 17 - 22 for a limited engagement as part of BROADWAY PHILADELPHIA, presented by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Shubert Organization. The press op...


Temple Theaters to Present ARCADIA, 2/11-21
by Tyler Peterson - January 22, 2015

Temple Theaters continues its 2014-2015 Season with Tom Stoppard's 1993 masterpiece Arcadia, directed by Liz Carlson, performing February 11-21 in the Tomlinson Theater. This classic drama, describe by The Times as a "perfect marriage of ideas and high comedy," follows the inhabitants of a wealthy E...


Photo Flash: First Look at Claybourne Elder, Seamus Mulcahy and More in KC Rep's ANGELS IN AMERICA
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2015

Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play by Tony Kushner, Angels in America, directed by MacArthur 'Genius' Fellow David Cromer. Performances began on February 20 and run through Sunday, March 29. Press night is scheduled for this Today, February 28. Bro...






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