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After a cheerleader is sexual assaulted by the high school football team, she must overcome her shame and use the evidence gathered from the subsequent social media firestorm to piece together the night that she can't remember in her fight for justice.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Receives the Mark Twain Prize for Humor Photo Julia Louis-Dreyfus Receives the Mark Twain Prize for Humor
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 22, 2018

An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathered in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Julia Louis-Dreyfus, recipient of the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on October 21, 2018. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world's greatest humorists, was presented at a gala per...


The Public Theater Expands Public Works Program with ACTivate
by Tyler Peterson - June 02, 2016

The Public Theater has announced the expansion of Public Works with ACTivate, a new tier of the groundbreaking initiative designed to bind our community together by creating acts of participatory theater to examine the great issues and dilemmas of our time. Expanding the participant's role in the ar...


The Sole Survivor is asking 'Please stop talking, Bill.' Photo The Sole Survivor is asking 'Please stop talking, Bill.'
by Robert Diamond - June 15, 2018

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UNBREAKABLE SPIRIT Shares Story of Domestic Abuse Survival
by Christina Mancuso - May 13, 2016

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, every 9 seconds in the United States a woman is assaulted or beaten. On March 13, 2012, Charlotte Williams experienced this statistic herself and was shot within point blank range by her husband who she had known for over 30 years....


JAPAN CUTS Reveals 2015 Full Festival Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - June 02, 2015

From July 9-19 Japan Society's renowned summer film festival presents 28 features never before seen in New York...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek- Wyclef Jean Guest Stars on Next LAW & ORDER: SVU
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2016

On the next episode of LAW AND ORDER: SVU on NBC titled 'Bad Rap', a record label CEO (guest star Wyclef Jean) and his protégé are questioned for their involvement in the assault of a transgender student....


Two Men Suffer Anti-Gay Attack on UK's Metrolink for Singing Songs from WICKED
by Caryn Robbins - November 04, 2014

The Manchester Evening News reports that two friends were the victims of a horrendous homophobic attack on London's Metrolink on Saturday for singing songs from the long running hit musical WICKED....


BWW Review: DOLLFACE Makes a Grand Debut at Mildred's Umbrella
by Katricia Lang - May 13, 2016

DOLLFACE, playwright Katharine Sherman's contemporary riff on the Medusa myth, marries imagination with detail beautifully in its world premiere run at Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company....


Smithsonian Channel to Premiere New Series WWII'S MOST DARING RAIDS, 9/18
by Caryn Robbins - August 24, 2016

The new Smithsonian Channel series WWII'S MOST DARING RAIDS explores some of the most dangerous and remarkable commando raids of the war. It goes into the heart of the action with elite Allied soldiers facing deadly odds to pull off missions that can change the course of the war....


BWW Review: SQUAWKS Hasn't Sharpened Its Claws
by Perry Tannenbaum - June 22, 2017

CHARLOTTE SQUAWKS 13: CHARLOTTE, WE HAVE A PROBLEM does a better job targeting statewide and national scoundrels than delivering on its promise to face local issues, but there are genuine nuggets among the worthless trinkets - and an absolutely sensational new cast member....


TV One Premieres PBS' EDDIE MURPHY: THE MARK TWAIN PRIZE Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 04, 2015

TV One salutes comedy genius Eddie Murphy with the network premiere of PBS' Eddie Murphy: The Mark Twain Prize tonight, December 4 at 8 p.m. ET....


David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel & More to Salute Bill Murray at Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for Humor
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2016

The program is slated to air on PBS stations as Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize nationwide October 28 at 9 p.m. (check local listings). Artists are subject to change....


Barry Shaw Pens ISRAEL RECLAIMING THE NARRATIVE
by Christina Mancuso - September 28, 2015

'If you want to understand how to solve the Israel-Palestinian Arab conflict you have to get real. Not 'get Israel' but get real.' So states Barry Shaw, author of the new nonfiction book 'Israel Reclaiming the Narrative' (published by AuthorHouse)....


Disney XD Announces February 2016 Programming Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - January 29, 2016

February 2016 Programming Highlights. All programming subject to change...


Antonio David Lyons Presents Showcase Performance of WE ARE HERE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2014

Artist and activist Antonio David Lyons will perform his one-man play, We Are Here, at the National Black Theatre Inc. in New York City tonight, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. This special showcase performance will be preceded by a 6 p.m. reception and followed by a talk-back session with Lyons and producer Refi...


Kennedy Center to Present 19th Mark Twain Prize to Bill Murray
by Caryn Robbins - June 13, 2016

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 19th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Bill Murray on October 23, 2016 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall...


Kennedy Center to Award Julia Louis-Dreyfus the 2018 Mark Twain Prize for American Hu Photo Kennedy Center to Award Julia Louis-Dreyfus the 2018 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2018

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Julia Louis-Dreyfus on Sunday, October 21, 2018 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world's greatest humorists, will be given at a gala...


BWW Review: Legendary Music Journalist Lester Bangs Revisited in HOW TO BE A ROCK CR Photo BWW Review: Legendary Music Journalist Lester Bangs Revisited in HOW TO BE A ROCK CRITIC
by Michael Dale - January 08, 2018

Be careful about expressing your admiration for certain artists during Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen's hard-edged solo play, HOW TO BE A ROCK CRITIC. Though the audience is encouraged to engage in some give and take with Jensen as he impersonates the legendary writer Lester Bangs, fans of Jethro Tul...


Proof of the Collapse of Darwinism Revealed in New Book
by Christina Mancuso - September 21, 2016

The roots of all evolutionary thinking stem back to Darwin and his theory of natural selection. The research Dr. Gregory Bredemeier has completed proves that Darwinism fails as a scientific theory....


William Peace Theatre to Present THE LARAMIE PROJECT This November
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016

Just weeks before Matthew Shepard would have celebrated his 40th birthday, William Peace Theatre honors his life and the struggle of LGBTQ Americans with a special production of The Laramie Project, November 10 - 20, 2016....


Photo Flash: Stars Come Out for Good Causes at SPEAK UP, RISE UP Photo Photo Flash: Stars Come Out for Good Causes at SPEAK UP, RISE UP
by Julie Musbach - August 19, 2017

Speak Up, Rise Up, runs until Sunday, August 20 at the historic Connelly Theater in the East Village. The inaugural festival has featured 18 diverse solo and storytelling shows, and 7 community workshop performances over the past week....


BWW Review: Kennedy Center Hosts Palestinian Artist Raeda Taha's WHERE CAN I FIND SOMEONE LIKE YOU, ALI?
by Andrew White - March 27, 2017

For years the word "Palestinian" has been synonymous with terror; it hasn't occurred to the mainstream media that beyond the headlines, and just out of the camera's view, are families-many of them now fatherless-struggling to survive and maintain their identity in a world that has grown increasingly...


Review: THE ALAMO Proves the Only Way to Survive Any Battle is to Never Surrender You Photo Review: THE ALAMO Proves the Only Way to Survive Any Battle is to Never Surrender Your Self
by Shari Barrett - April 09, 2018

Neighborhood bars have always been a gathering place for locals to share drinks and camaraderie in a place far from the responsibilities of work and home life, or in spite of them. Fans of the popular TV show "Cheers" no doubt remember how hanging out in a place where "everyone knows your name" ofte...


Bryan Cranston, Tina Fey and More to Present Julia Louis-Dreyfus with the Mark Twain Photo Bryan Cranston, Tina Fey and More to Present Julia Louis-Dreyfus with the Mark Twain Prize
by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2018

The Kennedy Center today unveiled an all-star lineup and new producers for the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which this year will celebrate Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Under the direction of the creative team from Done + Dusted, the Kennedy Center's new producing partner for the Mark Twa...


Photo Flash: First Look at Quintessence's THE WILD DUCK Photo Photo Flash: First Look at Quintessence's THE WILD DUCK
by Stephi Wild - April 08, 2018

Quintessence Theatre Group continues its blockbuster Season VIII with The Power and Idealism Repertory: Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR presented in rotating repertory with Henrik Ibsen's THE WILD DUCK. Striving for gender parity, Quintessence welcomes an A-list eleven-actor ensemble composed of Quintes...






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