Taiwan Philharmonic Performs San Francisco Debut Following Triumphant 2016 U.S. Debut
by A.A. Cristi - October 09, 2018 'One of Asia's best' (Los Angeles Times), the Taiwan Philharmonic finishes their 2018 North American tour with a flourish at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco on November 5 at 8:00 PM. The orchestra, led by Maestro Shao-Chia Lu, returns two years after their highly acclaimed United States debut ...
Anticipating THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Omaha Community Playhouse
by Christine Swerczek - January 16, 2019 The Omaha Community Playhouse's newest show, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, is something new. Something different. Something special. Fortunately, you will have from January 18 through February 10 to satisfy your curiosity!...
Oak Park Festival Theatre And Open Door Theater Announce Co-Production Of I & YOU
by A.A. Cristi - December 19, 2018 One afternoon, Anthony arrives unexpectedly at classmate Caroline's door, bearing a beat-up copy of Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass, an urgent assignment from their English teacher. Homebound due to illness, Caroline hasn't been to school in months, but she is as quick and sardonic as Anthony is athl...
TimeLine Names Five New Company Members, Plus Additions To Board And Associate Artists
by A.A. Cristi - September 21, 2018 TimeLine Theatre Company is pleased to announce the addition of several new artists and community leaders to its ranks. Chicago artists Tyla Abercrumbie, Will Allan, Wardell Julius Clark, Charles Andrew Gardner, and Anish Jethmalani have been named Company Members at the theater, effective immediate...
QUEEN SUGAR Season Four Debuts June 12 On OWN
by Tori Hartshorn - March 14, 2019 “Queen Sugar,” the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“A Wrinkle in Time,” “13th,” “Selma”), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns for its fourth season on OWN Wednesday, June 12 (9 p.m. ET/PT). Continuing...
Brad Oscar and More Join Rotating Guests in NASSIM
by Julie Musbach - December 14, 2018 Barrow Street Theatricals' announced this weekend and next week's rotating cast of guest actors for the American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of NASSIM by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit Red Rabbit), featuring direction by Omar Eleri...
Review Roundup: What Do The Critics Think About New York Theatre Workshop's THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND?
by Stephi Wild - July 31, 2018 New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) presents the New York Premiere of The House That Will Not Stand by Marcus Gardley (X: Or, Betty Shabazz v. The Nation), directed by NYTW Usual Suspect and Obie Award winner Lileana Blain-Cruz (Red Speedo; Pipeline). The play opened just last night, July 30 at New Yor...
Sideshow Theatre And Greenhouse Productions' Announce HELA
by Julie Musbach - October 18, 2018 Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to launch its 2018-19 Season with the world premiere of J. Nicole Brooks' dazzling new play HeLa, directed by artistic director Jonathan L. Green* and presented in partnership with the Greenhouse Theater Center. HeLa will playNovember 18 - December 23, 2018 at the...
HBO's THE DUECE Returns for Second Season September 9
by Macon Prickett - July 25, 2018 Chronicling the rise of pornography and the multibillion-dollar industry's transformation of American culture, the critically acclaimed drama series THE DEUCE, created by George Pelecanos and David Simon, returns for its nine-episode second season SUNDAY, SEPT. 9 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively...
BWW Interview: Curtiss Cook talks about his time on Broadway and his new show 'Manifest' on NBC
by E.H. Reiter - September 22, 2018 Interview with Curtiss Cook about his time on Broadway and his new show 'Manifest' on NBC...
Showtime Celebrates Summer With Introductory Price Offer Of $4.99/Month For Streaming Service
by Tori Hartshorn - August 01, 2018 SHOWTIME is offering first-time customers of the SHOWTIME streaming service the opportunity to sign up at an introductory price of $4.99 per month for the first three months of their subscription, starting today through September 3. New customers who subscribe on Showtime.com or through the SHOWTIME...
HBO Drama Series THE DEUCE to Return for a Second Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 09, 2018 Chronicling the rise of pornography and the multibillion-dollar industry's transformation of American culture, the critically acclaimed drama series THE DEUCE, created by George Pelecanos and David Simon, returns for its nine-episode second season SUNDAY, SEPT. 9 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively...
Lookingglass Theatre Company Announces The Second Extension Of 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEAS
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2018 Lookingglass Theatre Company announces an extension of 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas adapted by David Kersnar and Althos Low, from the books by Jules Verne, directed by Ensemble Member David Kersnar. Due to high ticket demand, additional dates, August 30 - September 9, 2018, have been added. 20,000 ...
Tom Joyner To Receive Vanguard Award At 50th NAACP Image Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - March 14, 2019 The NAACP today announced that mass media icon Tom Joyner will be honored with the Vanguard Award at the 50th NAACP Image Awards. The Vanguard Award is presented to a person whose groundbreaking work increases our understanding and awareness of racial and social issues. To date, the special award ha...
The Toronto International Film Festival Announces First Look at 2018 TIFF Industry Conference
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 16, 2018 The Toronto International Film Festival® announced today a first look at the 2018 TIFF Industry Conference. The six-day event, taking place September 7–12 during the Festival, will inspire and incite discussions for creative and business entrepreneurship, while examining the role independent filmmak...
Chicago Philharmonic Summer Internship Provides Arts Experiences For High School Students
by A.A. Cristi - August 08, 2018 For the first time ever, The Chicago Philharmonic Society is hosting four diverse students from Chicago high schools in an internship program supported by the Illinois Arts Council Agency's Summer Youth Employment in the Arts. In addition to providing real world office and arts administration work a...
Legendary Music Producer, Arranger And Composer Benjamin Wright To Appear With The Philly POPS
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2018 L.A.-based arranging and composing phenomenon Benjamin Wright will perform with The Philly POPS and his all-star band of musicians on October 20, 2018 at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in the show, Experience Benjamin Wright, a Heritage Music Group production....
Showtime Offers Early Viewing of Season Two Premiere of THE CHI
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 04, 2019 Starting today, the season two premiere of the hit SHOWTIME drama THE CHI is available for free sampling online, on streaming platforms and on TV on demand. Created and executive produced by Emmy® winner Lena Waithe (Boomerang, Master of None) and executive produced by Academy Award®, Emmy and Golde...
Francis and the Lights to Headline The SHOWTIME House at SXSW
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 08, 2019 Today, SHOWTIME announced that Francis and the Lights will headline the music line-up at The SHOWTIME House on Monday, March 11 at South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals, located at Clive Bar on Rainey Street. Monday's performance is part of The SHOWTIME House Of Music, celebrating mus...
Steppenwolf Announces Cast For Young Adults Upcoming Show
by Julie Musbach - October 17, 2018 Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) announced full casting for its upcoming production of We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South West Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915 by Jackie Sibblies Drury, co-directed by Hallie...
VIDEO: Watch the Second Season Trailer for THE CHI
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 31, 2019 The highly anticipated second season of the hit SHOWTIME drama THE CHI will premiere on Sunday, April 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe (Master of None) and executive produced by Academy Award(r), Emmy and Golden Globe(r) winner Common (Selma), THE CHI is ...
Common Signs Overall Deal with Lionsgate Television
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 24, 2018 Lionsgate Television signs overall deal with Common, according to Variety. The new agreement has Common developing new series projects for the studio through his Freedom Road Productions....
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Dreamworks' KUNG FU PANDA: THE PAWS OF DESTINY
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 01, 2018 Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny follows the adventures of four energetic panda kids: Nu Hai, Bao, Jing, and Fan Tong. After they stumble upon a mystical cave beneath Panda Village, the friends accidentally absorb the chi of ancient and powerful Kung Fu warriors known as the Four Constellations. B...
RANDOM ACTS OF FLYNESS A Subversive Look at Contemporary American Life from Artist Terence Nance, Debuts 8/3 on HBO
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2018 RANDOM ACTS OF FLYNESS, a new late-night series from artist Terence Nance ('An Oversimplification of Her Beauty'), kicks off its six-episode season FRIDAY, AUG. 3 (midnight-12:30 a.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by other episodes subsequent Todays at the same time. The show explores evergre...
Lookingglass Theatre Company Presents ACT(S) OF GOD By Ensemble Member Kareem Bandealy
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2019 Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Act(s) of God, by Ensemble Member Kareem Bandealy, directed by Ensemble Member Heidi Stillman. Act(s) of God runs February 13 April 7, 2019 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. M... |