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This documentary series about The New York Times in the Trump era illuminates critical issues facing journalism today. A chief task for the Times, long considered the "newspaper of record," is to find the best way to accurately and honestly cover this unconventional president, even as he tries to undermine them. Through extraordinary access and exclusive interviews, Oscar

Road Theatre Company's THE OTHER PLACE Extends Through May 31
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2015

The Road Theatre Company and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, are thrilled to announce that the second show of its 2014-2015 season, the critically-acclaimed (LA Times' CRITICS CHOICE!) Los Angeles Premiere of THE OTHER PLACE, written by Sharr ...


THE OTHER PLACE Extends Through April 26 at The Road Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, are thrilled to announce that the second show of its 2014-2015 season, the critically-acclaimed (LA Times' CRITICS CHOICE!) Los Angeles Premiere of THE OTHER PLACE, written by Sharr ...


Former New York Times Journalist Releases Intimate Memoir
by Robert Diamond - April 17, 2017

A retired New York Times editor has released a memoir about his 50-year career in journalism, which delves into his prominent coverage of the Middle East during the 1970s and his work in Eastern Europe from the late 1960s through the 1980s....


Wide Eyed Productions Presents ANIMALS at FringeNYC, Now thru 8/23
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2012

Wide Eyed Productions presents ANIMALS by Sam Byron, directed by Kristin Skye Hoffmann, as part of the FringeNYC Festival 2012 at The Kraine Theatre, 85 E. 4th Street....


Charlie Rose Named Recipient of 2014 National Press Club Fourth Estate Award
by Caryn Robbins - March 07, 2014

Charlie Rose, acclaimed broadcast journalist and interviewer, has been selected as the 2014 recipient of the Fourth Estate Award, the National Press Club's most-honored prize....


The Road Theatre Company Presents THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY
by A.A. Cristi - October 18, 2016

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, are thrilled to announce that their critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS CHOICE, Stage Raw TOP TEN) first show of its 2016-2017 season,EDWARD ALBEE'S THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY, writt...


Mercedes Ruehl Stars in Hampton & Wilson's FULL GALLOP, Beginning Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2015

Long before the devil wore Prada -- 20 years ago, in fact -- the story of the irrepressible Diana Vreeland first commanded the stage of the Globe in a world premiere in 1995. Oscar and Tony Award winner Mercedes Ruehl (The Fisher King, Lost in Yonkers) now brings 'The Empress of Fashion' back in FUL...


Road Theatre Company to Present THE OTHER PLACE, Beginning on Feb 14
by Tyler Peterson - January 05, 2015

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, have announced the second show of its 2014-2015 season, the Los Angeles Premiere of THE OTHER PLACE, written by Sharr White and directed by Andre Barron and starring Sam Anderson, T...


Showtime Documentary Presents Liz Garbus' THE FOURTH ESTATE This May Photo Showtime Documentary Presents Liz Garbus' THE FOURTH ESTATE This May
by Caryn Robbins - January 07, 2018

Showtime Documentary Films has announced the revealing multi-part documentary series THE FOURTH ESTATE (wt), exploring the process and progress of The New York Times and its journalists in covering the Trump administration....


Mercedes Ruehl to Star in Hampton & Wilson's FULL GALLOP at The Old Globe; Creative Team Set!
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2015

Long before the devil wore Prada -- 20 years ago, in fact -- the story of the irrepressible Diana Vreeland first commanded the stage of the Globe in a world premiere in 1995. Oscar and Tony Award winner Mercedes Ruehl (The Fisher King, Lost in Yonkers) now brings "The Empress of Fashion" back in FUL...


Boston's Esteemed Leaders Have Been Summoned for Urban Improv's Banned in Boston 2017
by A.A. Cristi - March 10, 2017

In the cynical justice system, comedically-based and socially unacceptable offenses are considered especially hilarious. The dedicated and talented performers who instigate these absurdities are members of an elite squad, made up of...


PUMP UP THE VOLUME and More Slated for 5th Avenue Theatre's 2nd Annual NextFest
by Rebecca Russo - July 28, 2016

The 5th Avenue Theatre is proud to present the second annual NextFest: A Festival of New Musicals. The company's rehearsal halls will be brimming with activity this fall as new musicals take shape in readings and intensives, brought to life by local and Broadway talents....


BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Recited by the Author Photo BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Recited by the Author
by Nancy Grossman - December 05, 2017

Merrimack Repertory Theatre's production of Tony Brown's adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL has Joel Colodner as the author performing his own work in front of an audience. Directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian, this inventive version is enhanced and enriched by the musical accompaniment of Rebecca White a...


Mercedes Ruehl to Star in Hampton & Wilson's FULL GALLOP at The Old Globe; Creative Team Set!
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2015

Long before the devil wore Prada -- 20 years ago, in fact -- the story of the irrepressible Diana Vreeland first commanded the stage of the Globe in a world premiere in 1995. Oscar and Tony Award winner Mercedes Ruehl (The Fisher King, Lost in Yonkers) now brings "The Empress of Fashion" back in FUL...


'Sophie Tucker:' They Don't Make 'em Like That Anymore
by Nancy Grossman - June 29, 2010

Mary Callanan brings many talents to the cabaret style musical revue on the New Rep stage, but lacks the 'it' factor to bring Sophie to life...


The 5th Avenue Theatre's Second Annual NextFest: A Festival of New Musicals Launches This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - October 07, 2016

Some of Seattle's most talented actors will be hard at work in collaboration with writers from around the country in the rehearsal halls of The 5th Avenue Theatre this month as the company's NextFest: A Festival of New Musicals launches its three week intensive development cycle this weekend....


Road Theatre Company to Present BROKEN FENCES
by Tyler Peterson - December 21, 2015

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, are thrilled to announce the second show of its 2015-2016 - 25th Anniversary Season, the West Coast Premiere of BROKEN FENCES, written by Steven Simoncic and directed by Andre Barron...


Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA Presents WinterFest 2012
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 27, 2011

Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA presents three weeks of non-stop staged readings: 47 plays in 18 days including new works by playwrights Nicholas Kazan, Tom Jacobson, Richard Martin Hirsch, Jacqueline Wright, Colin Mitchell, Jonas Oppenheim and many more....


NY International Fringe Festival Presents THE FOURTH ESTATE, 8/17-25
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2010

Inspired by stories in the news, THE FOURTH ESTATE by Glenda Frank visits four countries where journalists find their lives endangered simply for doing their job. In Afghanistan, a veteran photographer and rookie reporter dodge grenades and romance. In North Korea, two women condemned as spies inven...


EDWARD ALBEE'S THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY Extends Again at the Road Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016

The Road Theatre Company and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, have announced that their critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS CHOICE, Stage Raw TOP TEN) first show of its 2016-2017 season, EDWARD ALBEE'S THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY, written by Ton...


NY International Fringe Festival Presents THE FOURTH ESTATE, 8/17-25
by Nicole Rosky - August 10, 2010

Inspired by stories in the news, THE FOURTH ESTATE by Glenda Frank visits four countries where journalists find their lives endangered simply for doing their job. In Afghanistan, a veteran photographer and rookie reporter dodge grenades and romance. In North Korea, two women condemned as spies inven...


Road Theatre Company to Present THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY This Fall
by Tyler Peterson - June 13, 2016

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, are thrilled to announce that they will be starring in the first show of its 2016-2017 season, EDWARD ALBEE'S THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY, written by Tony award-winning playwright Edward...


Mercedes Ruehl Stars in FULL GALLOP, Opening Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015

Long before the devil wore Prada -- 20 years ago, in fact -- the story of the irrepressible Diana Vreeland first commanded the stage of the Globe in a world premiere in 1995. Oscar and Tony Award winner Mercedes Ruehl (The Fisher King, Lost in Yonkers) now brings 'The Empress of Fashion' back in FUL...


Charlie Rose to Accept 2014 National Press Club Fourth Estate Award
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2014

Charlie Rose, acclaimed broadcast journalist and interviewer, will accept the National Press Club's most-honored prize, the Fourth Estate Award, at a gala dinner on September 13 in Washington, D.C....


New York Live Arts presents LIVE IDEAS 2018: RADIAL VISION Photo New York Live Arts presents LIVE IDEAS 2018: RADIAL VISION
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2018

An annual interdisciplinary humanities festival, Live Ideas is a high point of the New York Live Arts season. This year's festival, Live Ideas 2018: Radical Vision, presented April 18-22, 2018, at New York Live Arts, will offer five days of activity designed to imagine the future and understand the ...






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