Colman Domingo to Officiate Gay Marriage Ceremonies at St. James Theatre, 7/25; Terri White, Ryan Dietz et al. to Wed
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2011 To celebrate the passage of the landmark legislation in New York State allowing same-sex couples to marry, the Broadway community will gather to marry some of their own, on stage at the St. James Theatre on Monday night, July 25th, immediately following the 7:00 PM performance of HAIR....
Cutting Ball Ends Extension of ...AND JESUS MOONWALKS THE MISSISSIPPI 4/25
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2010 San Francisco's cutting-edge Cutting Ball Theater will close the once-extended production of it's roof-raising production of ...AND JESUS MOONWALKS THE MISSISSIPPI, a new play by Marcus Gardley on April 25th....
Tony-Winning Production of HAIR at Kingsbury Hall for Limited Engagement
by Tyler Hinton - January 07, 2013 HAIR: a celebration of peace and love!, the 2009 Tony Award-Winning Best Musical Revival directed by Diane Paulus, will play Kingsbury Hall for a limited engagement January 19 and 20 for three performances. Tickets for HAIR can be purchased at www.KingTix.com, 801.581.7100, or Kingsbury Hall Box Off...
THE SOUL MAN Marks Ratings Milestone for TV Land
by Caryn Robbins - June 22, 2012 Marking another milestone in TV Land's history, the network's newest original sitcom, THE SOUL MAN was the channel's second highest rated series premiere among its target audience of Adults 25-54 and Women 25-54....
Wayside Theatre to Begin New Year with SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN HOMECOMING, 1/26-3/16
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2013 Wayside Theatre Artistic Director, Warner Crocker, announced the cast and schedule for Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming, the sequel to one of last season's most popular productions. Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming was written by Connie Ray, conceived by Alan Bailey, and has musical arrangements by ...
Anthony Anderson, Tamar & Trina Braxton et al. Guest Star on TV Land's THE SOUL MAN, Beg. 6/20
by TV News Desk - June 20, 2012 Tamar and Trina Braxton ('Braxton Family Values'), Anthony Anderson ('Law & Order'), Sherri Shepherd ('The View'), Robert Forster ('Jackie Brown') and Kim Coles ('Living Single') will guest star on the first season of TV Land's new series 'The Soul Man,' starring Cedric 'The Entertainer' and Niecy N...
THE VISITOR Receives Free Reading At Abingdon Theatre Complex 10/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 18, 2010 The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. (NEC) will present a reading of THE VISITOR by Carol K. Mack and directed by NEC's Artistic Director Charles Weldon Tuesday, October 19th at 7:30 pm at the June Havoc Theatre at the Abingdon Theatre Complex (312 West 36th St., between 8th & 9th Ave.)....
Ben Vereen to Give MLK Tribute at Marble Community Gospel, 1/16
by Nicole Rosky - January 13, 2011 Ben Vereen will join the award-winning Marble Community Gospel Choir, directed by Djore Nance on Sunday, January 16th at 2pm at Marble Collegiate Church (5th Avenue and 29th Street)....
THE WORLD TO COME with David C. Pack Expands Broadcast Around the Globe
by Tyler Peterson - January 16, 2013 The Restored Church of God has expanded its television broadcast coverage of The World to Come with David C. Pack around the globe, tripling the number of weekly time slots. Utilizing a fleet of geostationary satellites and a variety of cable operators across multiple continents, each telecast will ...
Bravo's New Docu-Series MISS ADVISED Premieres Tonight, 6/18
by TV News Desk - June 18, 2012 Bravo Media premieres MISS ADVISED, a docu-series about three single relationship experts who make a living dispensing dating advice, but struggle to make their own love connections, tonight, June 18 at 10pm ET/PT....
Pace University Confronts the AIDS Crisis With BC/EFA
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 30, 2010 This holiday season, Pace University's Department of Performing Arts will be giving a gift to an outstanding charity organization in Manhattan: Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aids....
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Jon Garcia's THE FALLS; Set for DVD Release, 12/4
by Movies News Desk - September 17, 2012 Breaking Glass Pictures has announced the December 4 DVD release of The Falls. Reminiscent of The Seminarian and Latter Days, The Falls is the story of two young Mormon men beginning to question just what it means to be faithful to God while being true to themselves. Ultimately, it illuminates one b...
BWW Reviews: THE DREAMER EXAMINES HIS PILLOW, Old Red Lion Theatre, January 24 2013
by Gary Naylor - January 25, 2013 Gary Naylor sees a slice of Bronx life in the mid 80s....
Wilkinson directs SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN HOMECOMING at Chaffin's Barn
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 19, 2010 Martha Wilkinson directs a cast of Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre favorites in the upcoming Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming, the latest installment of the Sanders Family trilogy, conceived by Alan Bailey and written by Connie Ray. With Tim Fudge (who directed the last installment - Sanders Family Ch...
Lea Michele Wants Madonna Stage Musical
by Charlie Piane - April 22, 2010 GLEE star Lea Michele knows just the celebrity to be featured in a new Rock musical; Madonna. Her answer to 'which singer, songwriter, or band makes music that you think would thrive in a theater?' is included in a new feature from Newsweek....
BWW Special: THE BOOK OF MORMON Production History
by Robert Diamond - September 05, 2012 The Book of Mormon is a musical that was written by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, most famously known for creating the animated comedy series South Park. Few playwrights have ventured into the world of religion-based musicals, but the duo is so skilled and well-rehearsed at telling stories and pleasin...
Review Roundup: THE TOXIC AVENGER at Houston's Alley Theatre
by BWW - January 27, 2012 The Alley Theater's production of The Toxic Avenger, starring American Idol and Rock of Ages alum Constantine Maroulis alongside Nancy Opel just opened in Houston, Texas. With books & lyrics by Joe DiPietro, music & lyrics by David Bryan, based on the film The Toxic Avenger by Lloyd Kaufman, and dir...
Critically Acclaimed Indie-Drama THE FALLS Now Available on DVD
by Tyler Peterson - December 11, 2012 Breaking Glass Pictures is proud to announce the December 11 DVD release of The Falls (SRP $24.99). Reminiscent of The Seminarian and Latter Days, The Falls is the story of two young Mormon men beginning to question just what it means to be faithful to God while being true to themselves. Ultimately...
Review Roundup: THE TOXIC AVENGER at Houston's Alley Theatre
by BWW - January 27, 2012 The Alley Theater's production of The Toxic Avenger, starring American Idol and Rock of Ages alum Constantine Maroulis alongside Nancy Opel just opened in Houston, Texas. With books & lyrics by Joe DiPietro, music & lyrics by David Bryan, based on the film The Toxic Avenger by Lloyd Kaufman, and dir...
Winter Wonderland Workshop Comedy Class Held For Teens at Pheasant Run
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2011 The Noble Fool Theatricals Performing Arts Academy (soon-to-be Fox Valley Rep Performing Arts Academy in January) is proud to partner with the largest regional stage combat workshop, the Winter Wonderland Workshop, to offer a special teens class on January 8, 2011 at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Mai...
Wilkinson directs SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN HOMECOMING at Chaffin's Barn
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2010 Martha Wilkinson directs a cast of Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre favorites in the upcoming Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming, the latest installment of the Sanders Family trilogy, conceived by Alan Bailey and written by Connie Ray. With Tim Fudge (who directed the last installment - Sanders Family Ch...
BWW Reviews: A Star Is Born in NUTTIN' BUT HUTTON
by Don Grigware - March 19, 2013 Triple threat actress/singer/dancer Betty Hutton is perhaps one of the greatest yet lesser known musical film stars of the 40s and 50s. Star of Annie Get Your Gun and The Greatest Show on Earth, Hutton possessed a uniquely energetic style that can be most realistically described as 'manic'. It seems...
THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT to Play Trustus Theatre, 2/8-23
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2013 Trustus Theatre is baring it all as they produce the Tony nominated The Motherf**ker With the Hat on the Thigpen Main Stage. This show for adults-only audiences explores the reality of relationships becoming complicated and challenged by issues of loyalty, lust, love and addiction. The Motherf**ker ...
KVPAC’s Nasty Gnarlies Promotes Reading, Teaches Kids to Save The Planet
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 24, 2011 Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center's (KVPAC) Books Alive! Literacy Through the Arts is an innovative program that uses the magic of live theatre to promote literacy in communities where literacy and art programs are not present. ...
BWW Reviews: Taking a Stand - GOLDA'S BALCONY at Vagabond Players
by Daniel Collins - September 17, 2012 It's a story of kings and presidents, grandchildren and generals. It's an evening of steely fire, inspiration and quiet grace. It's GOLDA'S BALCONY, now at the Vagabond theater in Baltimore City.... |