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THE BOOZE, BETS AND SEX THAT BUILT AMERICA

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The invention of the luxury resort casino helps birth Sin City; a Harlem woman goes to war for what will become the state lottery system; an alluring magazine like no other is launched; and one of the most famous cigarette brands in history is created.

The HISTORY Channel to Premiere New Series THE BOOZE, BETS AND SEX THAT BUILT AMERICA Photo The HISTORY Channel to Premiere New Series THE BOOZE, BETS AND SEX THAT BUILT AMERICA
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022

An extension of the network’s popular “That Built” franchise, the three-part nonfiction series divulges surprising origin stories of the American alcohol, gambling, sex and tobacco industries and the ambitiously notorious entrepreneurs who built some of history’s biggest fortunes on the nation’s cra...


Theatre East Presents The World Debut Of MUSES at New Court Square Theatre Next Month Photo Theatre East Presents The World Debut Of MUSES at New Court Square Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2023

The World Premiere of “Muses,” by award-winning writer and actor, Julia Rae Maldonado. The turbulent play focuses around Emily, a New York painter who discovers her husband has been in a relationship with 15-year-old Grace, when she shows up at her studio wanting to sit for a painting. The two unear...


Black Man Films' SPEAK UP BROTHA! Wins Grand Jury Prize at Dances with Films:LA Photo Black Man Films' SPEAK UP BROTHA! Wins Grand Jury Prize at Dances with Films:LA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 07, 2023

Read about the success of Black Man Films' 'Speak Up Brotha!' as it wins the Grand Jury Prize at Dances with Films:LA. Discover where the film will be screened next at the Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival and the BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta in August....


Alice Scovell's THE REWARDS OF BEING FRANK to Premiere Off-Broadway in March Photo Alice Scovell's THE REWARDS OF BEING FRANK to Premiere Off-Broadway in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 11, 2023

New York Classical Theatre and Cincinnati Shakespeare Company will present the Off-Broadway premiere of the new play The Rewards of Being Frank, written by Alice Scovell and directed by New York Classical’s Stephen Burdman....


Cast Revealed For STRAPPED at The Downtown Urban Arts Festival Photo Cast Revealed For STRAPPED at The Downtown Urban Arts Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023

The Creative Co-Lab, in partnership with The Downtown Urban Arts Festival, is proud to announce casting for the showcase production of sTrapped, a new play by Arelia Johnson & Award-winning playwright Bryan-Keyth Wilson. Wilson is set to direct the piece, which follows seven strangers as they naviga...


THE REWARDS OF BEING FRANK Starring Christine Pedi & More Now Available for Streaming Photo THE REWARDS OF BEING FRANK Starring Christine Pedi & More Now Available for Streaming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 17, 2023

The Rewards of Being Frank, currently running through March 26, 2023 at the Mezzanine Theatre at ART/New York Theatres is now available for streaming, also through March 26 only....







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