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Sandy Brown's OH, YES SHE DID! Nominated for 2012 NAACP Theatre Award; Opens in LA and San Fran, 10/6 & 16
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2012

HBO Actress/Comedienne & Producer/Playwright Sandy Brown's hit "Oh, Yes She Did!" is nominated for Best One-Person Show at 2012 NAACP Theatre Awards, and is launching weekly performances in both Los Angeles and San Francisco concurrently....


Teachers Bring Linda Hubalek's Pioneer Books to Classrooms
by Christina Mancuso - August 15, 2013

Engaging students and keeping them interested in reading and studying history can be a challenge. Teachers are using Linda Hubalek's historical fiction book series about Kansas pioneers to carry students back in time for a great history lesson....


Sandy Brown's OH, YES SHE DID! Opens in LA Today, 10/6
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2012

HBO Actress/Comedienne & Producer/Playwright Sandy Brown's hit "Oh, Yes She Did!" is nominated for Best One-Person Show at 2012 NAACP Theatre Awards, and is launching weekly performances in both Los Angeles and San Francisco concurrently....


Leslie Uggams, LeVar Burton, Ben Vereen and More to Revisit ROOTS at Museum of the Moving Image, 2/4
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2013

Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams, along with actors LeVar Burton, Ben Vereen, and Louis Gossett, Jr., will make several appearances on February 4 and 5 in conjunction with the February 5 PBS airing of a Pioneers of Television segment which examines thre...


Leslie Uggams, LeVar Burton, Ben Vereen and More to Revisit ROOTS at Museum of the Moving Image, 2/4
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2013

Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams, along with actors LeVar Burton, Ben Vereen, and Louis Gossett, Jr., will make several appearances on February 4 and 5 in conjunction with the February 5 PBS airing of a Pioneers of Television segment which examines thre...


THE BAND PERRY Performs on The Talk, Arsenio Hall
by Caryn Robbins - September 24, 2013

Award-winning superstar sibling trio, THE BAND PERRY, took over the airwaves last week, performing their new single 'Don't Let Me Be Lonely' and chatting with Arsenio Hall and the ladies of The Talk....


THE BAND PERRY Rocks the Historic Roseland Ballroom
by Sarah Bellet - October 18, 2013

After a whirlwind of interviews and media appearances in the 'Big Apple,' The Band Perry rocked New York's historic Roseland Ballroom Wednesday night giving fans and industry VIP's a 'sneak-peak' of their new WE ARE PIONEERS WORLD TOUR, which launches on November 8th in Sweden....


New Children's Book, 'The Christmas Miracle' is Kid-Friendly, Inspiring Pioneer Tale
by Robert Diamond - July 05, 2013

The Christmas Miracle is an inspiring account of a true story passed down through the generations in author Marjie Shaw Chamberlain's family. Not only does her heartwarming story give the young reader a glimpse into the early life of the pioneer family and settlers, but it reassures us that God is e...


Andre Mehmari, National Theatre of Scotland, Trey McIntyre Project and More Set for MDC Live Arts' 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2013

MDC Live Arts has announced its 2013-14 season. Details below!...


Leslie Uggams, LeVar Burton, Ben Vereen and More Revisit ROOTS at Museum of the Moving Image Today
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2013

Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams, along with actors LeVar Burton, Ben Vereen, and Louis Gossett, Jr., will make several appearances today, February 4 and tomorrow, February 5 in conjunction with the February 5 PBS airing of a Pioneers of Television segm...


VIDEO: First Look - Showtime's New Drama MASTERS OF SEX
by Tyler Peterson - June 17, 2013

Showtime has just released the first teaser trailer for its upcoming drama, THE MASTERS OF SEX, an adaptation of Thomas Maier's book, stars Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan as real-life pioneers of the science of human sexuality, William Masters and Virginia Johnson, and chronicles their unusual lives...


Sandy Brown's OH, YES SHE DID! Nominated for 2012 NAACP Theatre Award; Opens in LA and San Fran, 10/6 & 16
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2012

HBO Actress/Comedienne & Producer/Playwright Sandy Brown's hit "Oh, Yes She Did!" is nominated for Best One-Person Show at 2012 NAACP Theatre Awards, and is launching weekly performances in both Los Angeles and San Francisco concurrently....


Meryl Streep to Narrate Thirteen's THE 70's - BOLD AND FEARLESS
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2013

Academy Award winning actress Meryl Streep will narrate Pioneers of THIRTEEN's The '70s - Bold and Fearless, the second episode of a four-part series, airing Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN....


Bridge Street Live to Welcome The London Souls and Violent Mae, 7/28
by Kristin Salaky - July 25, 2013

The London Souls' unique reinterpretation of classic hard-hitting rock and roll formula recalls elements of the past with an ever-present boundless energy, fit to cement their place in the future. Tash and Chris have been nothing short of a best-kept-secret among New York City concertgoers since th...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - PBS's PIONEERS OF THIRTEEN, Premiering Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - September 17, 2012

In honor of THIRTEEN's 50th anniversary on September 16, 2012, the flagship station of PBS is kicking off a year-long celebration the week of September 17-23, 2012 with the premiere of PIONEERS OF THIRTEEN, a four-part documentary chronicling the growth and breadth of the station's programming over ...


Edinburgh Fringe Starter Kit Workshop Set for 12/7
by Tyler Peterson - November 12, 2013

Edinburgh Fringe vet Peter Michael Marino will lead his acclaimed workshop to prepare performers, producers and theater companies for the 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This 4-hour session will be packed with information; covering everything from timelines to ticketing, budgets, accommodation, usin...


Meryl Streep Narrates Thirteen's THE 70's - BOLD AND FEARLESS Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 31, 2013

Academy Award winning actress Meryl Streep will narrate Pioneers of THIRTEEN's The '70s - Bold and Fearless, the second episode of a four-part series, airing tonight, January 31, 2013 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN....


Matthew Broderick Narrates Final PIONEERS OF THIRTEEN Episode Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 19, 2013

By the early 1990s, New York's THIRTEEN, the PBS flagship station, was producing and filling public television screens across the country with award-winning programming such as Charlie Rose, Nature, American Masters, and Great Performances. As the cable and satellite revolution gave way to the digit...


VIDEO: Michael Sheen & Lizzy Caplan in Showtime's First MASTERS OF SEX Trailer
by Tyler Peterson - August 08, 2013

Showtime has just released the first trailer for its upcoming drama, THE MASTERS OF SEX, an adaptation of Thomas Maier's book, starring Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan as real-life pioneers of the science of human sexuality, William Masters and Virginia Johnson, and chronicles their unusual lives, ro...


Bridge Street Live Welcomes The London Souls and Violent Mae Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2013

The London Souls' unique reinterpretation of classic hard-hitting rock and roll formula recalls elements of the past with an ever-present boundless energy, fit to cement their place in the future. Tash and Chris have been nothing short of a best-kept-secret among New York City concertgoers since th...


LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST Opens at Monte-Carlo Opera Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2012

Puccini's 'Far West' Opera will be performed for the Prince's Festival, from tonight, 19 to 25 November 2012. In 'La Fanciulla del West,' Giacomo Puccini depicts the life of pioneers in the Great West....


Masters Of Ceremony Tour to Play American Airlines Arena, 7/11
by Tyler Peterson - March 10, 2014

'Masters of Ceremony' - Hip-Hop Reunion concert tour bringing together some of the best-respected pioneers of the hip-hop culture. Expect a night filled with the nostalgic groundbreaking hit songs that have become the standards on any DJ's playlist and/or personal IPod. This is a show that emphasize...


Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces Upcoming Featured Film Events
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2014

Film Society of Lincoln Cente announces upcoming events including ALEXANDER NEVSKY: Russian Heroes in Opera and Film screening and discussion and the 2014 New York Jewish Film Festival...


Davidson Community Players Present FLYIN' WEST, Now thru 3/9
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2014

Three strong and independent African-American women find independence and freedom as pioneers in the American West in Davidson Community Players' Flyin' West by Pearl Cleage. This is a powerful story about the bond of three sisters and their elderly neighbor who face trials and tribulations in the m...


Andre Mehmari, National Theatre of Scotland, Trey McIntyre Project and More Set for MDC Live Arts' 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2013

MDC Live Arts has announced its 2013-14 season. Details below!...






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