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In the East Wing of the White House, many of history's most impactful and world-changing decisions have been hidden from view, made by America's charismatic, complex and dynamic first ladies. The First Lady will peel back the curtain on the personal and political lives of these enigmatic women, with season one focusing on Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford and Michelle Obama.

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BWW Reviews: Kristin Chenoweth Wows London in a One-Night-Only Concert
by Iris Moebius - July 15, 2014

It had been three years in the making when Kristin Chenoweth took the stage at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday for her one night only concert. She was welcomed by thunderous applause, was visibly moved and happy to be there. Over the next 2 hours she took us on a journey through different musical ...


STAND BY YOUR MAN Opens Tonight at Ivoryton Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2015

Tammy Wynette was a country music icon. Called the 'First Lady of Country Music', she was one of country music's best-known artists and biggest-selling female singer-songwriters. Wynette's 'Stand by Your Man' was one of the best-selling hit singles by a woman in the history of country music. During ...


Faith Evans Releases New Music and Visuals from Upcoming Album
by Caryn Robbins - October 30, 2014

Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes presents the release of the "I Deserve It" Single and accompanying Music Video. This new project is available for download now. This is the first single off of the upcoming album "Incomparable", currently available for pre-order....


University Press of Kentucky Authors Justin S. Vaughn and Lilly J. Goren Win 2014 Susan Koppelman Award
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014

University Press of Kentucky authors Justin S. Vaughn and Lilly J. Goren have been named the co-recipients of the 2014 Susan Koppelman Award for the Best Anthology, Multi-Authored, or Edited Book in Feminist Studies for their book Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential ...


Trent Armand Kendall's New 'Jazzical' LOUIS-AND-ELLA! Set for Reading Today
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2014

LOUIS-AND-ELLA!, a new jazzical by Trent Armand Kendall reunites The Architect of Jazz and The First Lady of Song for one magical night and will receive a developmental table reading today, April 24th in a donated studio from The Actors Fund....


VIDEO: Ariana Grande Performs Houston's 'I Have Nothing' at White House Event
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2014

TV star and Broadway vet Ariana Grande performed the classic Whitney Houston ballad 'I Have Nothing' at the White House for the Women of Soul event...


STAND BY YOUR MAN Opens 3/18 at Ivoryton Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - March 06, 2015

Tammy Wynette was a country music icon. Called the 'First Lady of Country Music', she was one of country music's best-known artists and biggest-selling female singer-songwriters. Wynette's 'Stand by Your Man' was one of the best-selling hit singles by a woman in the history of country music. During ...


EVITA to Play Houston Family Arts Center, 5/1-24
by Tyler Peterson - March 26, 2015

The brilliance of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice is brought to life when Houston Family Arts Center (HFAC) brings the Tony award-winning musical EVITA to HFAC's Garza Mainstage, May 1 through May 24....


STAGE TUBE: Elaine Paige's Farewell Concert Will Hit the Big Screen in US and Canada This Spring- Watch a Sneak Peek!
by Nicole Rosky - April 02, 2015

Opening nationwide May 12, 2015 (May 20 in Canada), ScreenLive will present a unique and ground-breaking evening in cinemas when the incomparable Elaine Paige (Olivier Award winner, Grammy nominee) brings her sellout 50th Anniversary Farewell Concert I'm Still Here, filmed at the Royal Albert Hall, ...


STAGE TUBE: Elaine Paige's Farewell Concert Will Hit the Big Screen This April- Watch a Sneak Peek!
by Nicole Rosky - March 17, 2015

ScreenLive will present on Thursday, April 23, 2015 a unique and ground-breaking evening in cinemas worldwide when the incomparable Elaine Paige brings her sell-out 50th Anniversary Farewell Concert I'm Still Here, filmed at the Royal Albert Hall, to the big screen. Followed by a special live perfor...


E! News to Air Exclusive Interview with Michelle Obama, 6/23
by Courtnie Mele - June 20, 2014

E! News is kicking off an exciting week of programming with an EXCLUSIVE interview with First Lady Michelle Obama. Airing this Monday, June 23rd at 7:00pm and 11:30pm ET/PT, E! News' co-anchor Terrence Jenkins Terrence interviewed the First Lady at The National Summer Learning Day Fair, co-hosted b...


Rosslyn Johnson Signs Book Deal with Shan Presents (SP)
by Christina Mancuso - January 23, 2015

The title of her debut is still hush-hush. Local author, Rosslyn Johnson submitted an untitled manuscript for African American Literature: Urban Fiction. On January 20, 2015 the signing of Rosslyn Johnson went public. The First Lady of SBR Publications, currently known as and is the face of Shan ...


Rustie Lee to Lead SNOW WHITE ON ICE 2015 UK Tour
by Tyler Peterson - December 03, 2014

Ice dancing phenomenon The Russian Ice Stars are set to transform theatres across the country into magical frozen wonderlands in 2015. The UK Tour of Snow White on Ice begins in Oxford on 8 January....


Only a Few Seats Left for LOUIS & ELLA, 7/15
by Courtnie Mele - July 12, 2014

Onemoe Music & Palm Beach Performing Arts Center present a 75 minute V.I.P. Concert of a the new musical celebrating the lives and legacies of two beloved American Icons: Louis & Ella. The concert will take place on July 15. Doors open at 5pm....


First Lady Michelle Obama Touts Arts Education at 2014 National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2014

At this weekend's ceremony for the 2014 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards, First Lady Michelle Obama spoke about the importance of the arts in U.S. schools. Among the programs she put in the spotlight were Aurora, Colorado's 'Job Training in the Arts' and Los Angeles's after-school d...


Spoken World Series at Mesa Arts Center Opens with Mayda del Valle Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2014

Internationally-recognized spoken word artist Mayda del Valle headlines the first event in Mesa Arts Center's Spoken World series, a fusion of dynamic spoken word artists with mixed media and live instrumentation. Joining del Valle tonight Oct. 17 at 7:30 pm....


THE LOTTERY to Premiere 7/20 on Lifetime
by Tyler Peterson - May 22, 2014

Lifetime brings viewers to the year 2025 with the premiere of the provocative new conspiracy thriller, The Lottery on Sunday, July 20, at 10PM ET/PT. Currently filming in Montreal, the series stars Marley Shelton (Eleventh Hour), Michael Graziadei (American Horror Story), David Alpay (The Vampire Di...


STAGE TUBE: Elaine Paige's Farewell Concert Will Hit the Big Screen in US and Canada This Spring- Watch a Sneak Peek!
by Nicole Rosky - April 02, 2015

Opening nationwide May 12, 2015 (May 20 in Canada), ScreenLive will present a unique and ground-breaking evening in cinemas when the incomparable Elaine Paige (Olivier Award winner, Grammy nominee) brings her sellout 50th Anniversary Farewell Concert I'm Still Here, filmed at the Royal Albert Hall, ...


President and First Lady Obama Set to Visit A RAISIN IN THE SUN on Broadway Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - April 11, 2014

Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun just opened last week at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). According to Deadline, the show will soon welcome some high profile guests- the Obamas. President Obama and the First Lady are set to attend tonight's performance 'if all goes to pla...


STAGE TUBE: Elaine Paige's Farewell Concert Will Hit the Big Screen in US and Canada This Spring- Watch a Sneak Peek!
by Nicole Rosky - April 02, 2015

Opening nationwide May 12, 2015 (May 20 in Canada), ScreenLive will present a unique and ground-breaking evening in cinemas when the incomparable Elaine Paige (Olivier Award winner, Grammy nominee) brings her sellout 50th Anniversary Farewell Concert I'm Still Here, filmed at the Royal Albert Hall, ...


Costumes & Props from 1996's Musical Film EVITA to Be Auctioned Off Next Month
by Caryn Robbins - October 22, 2014

Costumes and jewelry worn by Madonna in the big screen adaptation of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical EVITA will be among the items auctioned at Julien's of Beverly HIlls next month....


Costumes & Props from 1996's Musical Film EVITA to Be Auctioned Off Next Month
by Caryn Robbins - October 22, 2014

Costumes and jewelry worn by Madonna in the big screen adaptation of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical EVITA will be among the items auctioned at Julien's of Beverly HIlls next month....


Spoken World Series at Mesa Arts Center Opens with Mayda del Valle, 10/17
by Tyler Peterson - October 03, 2014

Internationally-recognized spoken word artist Mayda del Valle headlines the first event in Mesa Arts Center's Spoken World series, a fusion of dynamic spoken word artists with mixed media and live instrumentation. Joining del Valle on Oct. 17 at 7:30 pm....


STAGE TUBE: Elaine Paige's Farewell Concert Will Hit the Big Screen in US and Canada This Spring- Watch a Sneak Peek!
by Nicole Rosky - April 02, 2015

Opening nationwide May 12, 2015 (May 20 in Canada), ScreenLive will present a unique and ground-breaking evening in cinemas when the incomparable Elaine Paige (Olivier Award winner, Grammy nominee) brings her sellout 50th Anniversary Farewell Concert I'm Still Here, filmed at the Royal Albert Hall, ...


Aimee Woods Set for Fundraiser Recital to Benefit MOVE
by Tyler Peterson - January 22, 2015

Aimee Woods, Assistant Director of Magnolia Music Studio-Old Town will appear in a fundraiser recital featuring select songs from the leading class voice college textbook and song anthology, The Singing Book, co-authored by Dr. Meribeth Dayme and Magnolia Music Studios founder/ director Cynthia Vaug...






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