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In life there are habits that bring people together in very unexpected ways. A few years ago on a bowfishing trip, Chuck Belmore, Jon Justice, and JP Morris met on a boat headed out to do what they all three loved to do

Editorial: Who's Traveling These Days?
by Robert Diamond - August 19, 2013

The use of both Smartphones and tablets has increased so rapidly since 2011 that it has spawned a new class of traveler the "Digital Elite." These individuals own and use at least two digital devices and often use them to plan and purchase travel services so much so that what was shown to ...


Alan Bennett's PEOPLE Screens at Music Box, 4/23 & 28
by Kelsey Denette - April 18, 2013

The Music Box Theatre continues its partnership with the UK's National Theatre Live to exhibit live stage performances beamed to Chicago from the prestigious National Theatre in London. (U.S. showings are time-delayed because of time zone difference). The duo behind the Tony Award-winning The Histor...


DREAMGIRLS' Sheryl Lee Ralph to Guest Star as Jennifer Hudson's Mother in NBC's SMASH Season 2!
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2012

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sheryl Lee Ralph will guest star on NBC's Smash season two as Cynthia, mother of Jennifer Hudson's character Veronica Moore. Ralph starred as Deena Jones in Broadway's Dreamgirls in 1981....


THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Plays Final Performance 9/1
by Kelsey Denette - August 24, 2012

The Last Smoker in America, with book and lyrics by Tony Award® Nominee Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Drama Desk Nominee Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao), with direction by Tony Award® winning producer and director Andy Sandberg (Hair; Gore Vidal's The Best Man), choreography by Tony Award® n...


Photo Flash: Birmingham Hippodrome Staff Gets Into the 'Habit' for SISTER ACT Opening
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2012

Last night (9 Oct 2012) Birmingham Hippodrome threw open its doors to greet a sold-out SISTER ACT audience with a heavenly host of staff dressed in their finest Nun's habits. Check out photos of them in costume below!...


Lissie's New Album BACK TO FOREVER Set For 9/10 Release
by Devin MacDonald - June 17, 2013

Fat Possum Records will release BACK TO FOREVER, the new studio album from Lissie, on September 10. Produced by Garret 'Jacknife' Lee (R.E.M., Snow Patrol, Silversun Pickups), the 12-song collection is every bit as frank as 2010's CATCHING A TIGER, but reflects an objectivity and depth that come onl...


LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Opens at Westside Theatre; Smoke-Out Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - August 02, 2012

The raucous, irreverent, and unfiltered new Off-Broadway musical comedy The Last Smoker in America, with book and lyrics by Tony Award® Nominee Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Drama Desk Nominee Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao), opens tonight, August 2 at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd S...


Photo Flash: HAPPY ENDINGS' 'In the Heat of the Noche,' Airing 3/29
by Tyler Peterson - March 06, 2013

On HAPPY ENDINGS' upcoming episode, titled 'In the Heat of the Noche,' Brad uses his skills, plus help from the gang, to prop up Chuckles and Huggs after the gym's loopy owner, Terry (guest star David Alan Grier), tells him it may be closing. Meanwhile, Penny and Max try to break the habit of textin...


Farah Alvin, Natalie Venetia and More to Lead THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA, Opening Tonight, 8/2
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2012

Farah-Alvin-Natalie-Venetia-and-More-to-Lead-THE-LAST-SMOKER-IN-AMERICA-20010101 The new Off-Broadway musical comedy The Last Smoker in America, with book and lyrics by Tony Award Nominee Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Drama Desk Nominee Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao), with direction by T...


Photo Coverage: THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Opening- Arrivals and Curtain Call!
by Jennifer Broski - August 03, 2012

The raucous, irreverent, and unfiltered new Off-Broadway musical comedy The Last Smoker in America, with book and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Drama Desk Nominee Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao), with direction by Tony Award winning producer and director Andy San...


THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Begins Performances Tonight, 7/11
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2012

The new Off-Broadway musical comedy The Last Smoker in America, with book and lyrics by Tony Award® Nominee Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Drama Desk Nominee Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao), with direction by Tony Award® winning producer and director Andy Sandberg (Hair; Gore Vidal's The Best...


National Theatre Live Will Broadcast PEOPLE Beginning March 21
by Kelsey Denette - March 15, 2013

Alan Bennett is one of Britain's most celebrated playwrights, and the much anticipated People is the sixth of his plays to have its premiere at the National Theatre. Following its original run at the National Theatre, The History Boys transferred to Broadway, winning the Tony Award for Best Play in ...


Frances de la Tour to Star in Alan Bennett's PEOPLE at National Theatre, Oct 2012
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2012

According to the Daily Mail, Olivier Award winner Frances de la Tour will star in Alan Bennett's new play People, which premieres at the National Theatre in October 2012....


THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA to Host First-Ever 'Smoke-In/Smoke-Out', 8/2
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2012

The producers of the raucous, irreverent, and unfiltered new Off-Broadway musical comedy The Last Smoker in America, today announced they will host the first ever Smoke-In/Smoke-Outon the occasion of the show's opening night....


National Theatre Live Broadcasts Alan Bennett's PEOPLE, Starring Frances de la Tour, Today
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2013

Today, March 21, National Theatre Live will broadcast a live performance of PEOPLE, the acclaimed new comedy by Alan Bennett featuring Frances de la Tour and directed by Nicholas Hytner. The broadcast will be shown at cinemas throughout North America with many encore dates available....


SOUND OFF Summer Round-Up: Four From Disney, All On Broadway
by Pat Cerasaro - July 05, 2012

Today we are taking a look at four sparkling new Blu-ray editions of well-regarded films from the Disney vault by focusing on three titles that are also currently running on Broadway in screen-to-stage adaptations at this very moment - EVITA, NEWSIES and SISTER ACT. The current trend of adapting hit...


Janice Riley Shares Educational Treatment Plan on Quitting Smoking
by Christina Mancuso - October 10, 2013

'Surviving the Habit: A Nicotine Addict's Guide to Quitting Smoking' is a book that provides a motivational, educational and comprehensive treatment plan employing a gradual quit method to help people become smokeless survivors. It is user friendly and easy to understand. Substance abuse specialist ...


LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Cast Recording Released Today
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2013

Yellow Sound Label (Michael Croiter) announces the release of the Original Cast Album for The Last Smoker in America today, June 25, 2013. The album, produced and engineered by Joel Moss and distributed by Yellow Sound Label, will be available on Amazon, iTunes, and elsewhere where music is sold. Fo...


New Detective Novel TRUDY is Released
by Christina Mancuso - July 25, 2013

In 'Trudy' (published by iUniverse), author C. S. Ross converts his personal experiences into a page-turning detective thriller....


THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Hosts First-Ever 'Smoke-In/Smoke-Out' Today, 8/2
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2012

The producers of the raucous, irreverent, and unfiltered new Off-Broadway musical comedy The Last Smoker in America, previously announced they would host the first ever Smoke-In/Smoke-Outon the occasion of the show's opening night, tonight, August 2, 2012....


TV Exclusive: Cindy Williams & NUNSET BOULEVARD Cast Meet the Press!
by Nicole Rosky - October 17, 2012

Before they hit the road for Wisconsin for the first stop of the National Tour, the Little Sisters of Hoboken hit the lanes! The habit-clad cast of Nunset Boulevard: The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show recently met the press at NYC's Bowlmor Lanes, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat wi...


LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Cast Recording Released Today
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2013

Yellow Sound Label (Michael Croiter) announces the release of the Original Cast Album for The Last Smoker in America today, June 25, 2013. The album, produced and engineered by Joel Moss and distributed by Yellow Sound Label, will be available on Amazon, iTunes, and elsewhere where music is sold. Fo...


BWW Reviews: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at The Paramount
by Jay Irwin - May 16, 2012

When will they learn that simply putting the music of some notable singers on stage without a decent script to back it up does not a good musical make? It's didn't work for "Good Vibrations" it didn't work for "Lennon" and it doesn't work for "Million Dollar Quartet" currently playing at the Paramo...


THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Plays Final Performance Today, Sept 1
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2012

The Last Smoker in America, with book and lyrics by Tony Award® Nominee Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Drama Desk Nominee Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao), with direction by Tony Award® winning producer and director Andy Sandberg (Hair; Gore Vidal's The Best Man), choreography by Tony Award® n...


National Theatre Live Will Broadcast PEOPLE Beginning March 21
by Kelsey Denette - March 15, 2013

Alan Bennett is one of Britain's most celebrated playwrights, and the much anticipated People is the sixth of his plays to have its premiere at the National Theatre. Following its original run at the National Theatre, The History Boys transferred to Broadway, winning the Tony Award for Best Play in ...






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