BWW Review: George Orwell's ANIMAL FARM Speaks Directly to the World's Current Political Turmoil
by Shari Barrett - August 02, 2017 ANIMAL FARM, Orwell's brilliant political satire about the corrupting influence of power, charts the fall of idealism and the rise of tyranny after the animals of Manor Farm rise up against their oppressive human owner in a struggle for rights, equality, gaining the right to make their own choices o...
Magician and Actor Brett Schneider to Bring Illusions to THE MAGIC PLAY at Goodman; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2016 This fall, Goodman Theatre combines world-class magic with a human story of loss and love in the world premiere of The Magic Play, by Andrew Hinderaker and directed by Halena Kays, starting October 21....
PBS Airs Special LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA: HOMEGROWN HEROES, 12/15
by Emily Bruno - December 05, 2017 Across America, combat veterans are quietly returning to the land, digging in, and creating new lives as farmers and caretakers. This holiday season, internationally-acclaimed chef, author and food ambassador Lidia Bastianich pays tribute to the military men and women who have sacrificed so much, an...
ESPN Radio Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Special Broadcast and Yearlong Programming
by Caryn Robbins - December 21, 2016 In 2017, ESPN Radio will celebrate its 25th anniversary, kicking off with a 25th Anniversary Special hosted by Keith Olbermann, with guests Tony Bruno and Chuck Wilson – all voices on the first ESPN Radio broadcast...
Holiday PBS-Renowned Chef LIDIA BASTIANICH Salutes Veterans in New Special LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA: HOMEGROWN HEROES
by Tori Hartshorn - November 20, 2017 LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA: HOMEGROWN HEROES airs Friday, December 15, 2017 at 10:00 p.m. ET on PBS (Check Local Listings). Internationally Renowned Chef Lidia Bastianich Salutes the Veterans Who Now Cultivate the Land They Bravely Fought to Defend in a New Holiday TV Special...
Senseless Live Gets the Remix Treatment with MIXED INTENTIONS
by Liz Cearns - October 04, 2016 Canadian trio, Senseless Live, have enjoyed success since they emerged as a group little more than a year ago. Comprising of members John Glassey (DJ/Producer), Kym Sykes (Singer/Songwriter) and Ron Dazo (Guitars/Keyboards) they sprang into action with their full length album, 'Intentions', which is...
BWW Review: RHINOCEROS Challenges the Audience to Place a Spotlight on the Absurdity of Life Today at Con-Con
by Roy Berko - August 27, 2017 Eugene Ionesco, Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter and Edward Albee are Theatre of the Absurd playwrights. Unlike modern-movement writers like Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams and William Inge, who wrote realistic plays which included solutions to problems or resolved situations, the Absurdists based th...
Theatre Artists Studio: 2016-2017 Season
by Rebecca Russo - July 26, 2016 The Studio is pleased to announce its 2016-2017 season. Here's a breakdown of currently scheduled events and dates!...
Chris Harcum's MARTIN DENTON, MARTIN DENTON to Premiere at The Kraine Theater 7/6-7/23
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2017 FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade in association with Elephant Run District will present the World Premiere of Chris Harcum's Martin Denton, Martin Denton, directed by Aimee Todoroff, July 6-23 at The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery) with performances Today through Satur...
Peter Frampton Reveals New Song 'I Saved A Bird Today'
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2017 “I Saved A Bird Today,” a brand new song from Grammy Award-winning musician Peter Frampton, is premiering at Guitar World. Listen/share the song here: https://youtu.be/e-HHMq9zuSE....
Liesl Tommy to Direct PASS OVER at Steppenwolf
by Rebecca Russo - February 24, 2017 Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces acclaimed director Liesl Tommy, who received a Tony nomination for her direction of Eclipsed by Danai Gurira on Broadway, will direct Steppenwolf's world premiere production of Pass Over by Antoinette Nwandu. The cast features ensemble member Jon Michael Hill an...
Cast Announced for Steep Theatre's THE INVISIBLE HAND
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017 Steep Theatre's 17th season will open this fall with the Chicago premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar's The Invisible Hand, directed by Audrey Francis. Akhtar won the Pulitzer for his play Disgraced, which premiered in 2012 at American Theatre Company in Chicago and later played both at the...
VIETNAM Documentary & More Among PBS's Fall 2017 Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - July 12, 2017 PBS today announced its fall 2017 lineup, as well as the January 2018 broadcast of TONY BENNETT: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE, a PBS music special taping this fall to honor the singer, this year's recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song....
Jarrott Productions Announces Casting for THE HERD
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2017 THE HERD takes place on Andy's 21st birthday. A small party is planned but two unexpected guests arrive-mom's ex-husband and sister's new boyfriend. What could possibly go wrong?...
PETER FRAMPTON RAW, AN ACOUSTIC TOUR Sets Fall Tour Dates
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016 After an overwhelming response from audiences nationwide, Peter Frampton will resume “Peter Frampton Raw, An Acoustic Tour” with more dates this October. ...
Photo Flash: First Look at Eamonn Walker and More in Steppenwolf's BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016 Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis's 2015 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov, who also directed last season's critically acclaimed Grand Concourse. The rowdy dark comedy stars acclaimed ...
THE MAGIC PLAY Brings Illusion to the Goodman, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016 This fall, Goodman Theatre combines world-class magic with a human story of loss and love in the world premiere of The Magic Play, by Andrew Hinderaker and directed by Halena Kays, starting tonight, October 21....
Erika Sheffer's THE FUNDAMENTALS World Premiere Begins This Fall at Steppenwolf
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016 Rehearsals are underway for the Steppenwolf-commissioned world premiere production of Erika Sheffer's The Fundamentals, directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov, who also directed Sheffer's Russian Transport at Steppenwolf in 2014....
BWW Preview: 2016-2017 Theatre Season Guide - Full of Promise - We Review, You Decide!
by Herbert Paine - August 15, 2016 A full and diverse menu of theatrical offerings for young and old and every persuasion is on tap for the 2016-2017 Season in the Phoenix region. It is reflective of the evolution of the performing arts in the Valley of the Sun. Lots ~ old and new, comforting and provocative, comedy and drama ~ for t...
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Welcomes New Ensemble Member
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2017 Steppenwolf Theatre Company proudly announces the addition of Audrey Francis to the acclaimed Steppenwolf ensemble....
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for THE REMBRANDT at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2017 Steppenwolf Theatre Company opens its 42nd Season with the Chicago premiere of The Rembrandt, written by Jessica Dickey and directed by Hallie Gordon. Currently in rehearsals, this subtle and elegant play features ensemble members Francis Guinan as Henry/Rembrandt and John Mahoney as Simon/Homer wit...
Elephante Releases New Single 'Come Back For You' ft. Matluck
by Caryn Robbins - October 30, 2017 Elephante is back and bigger than ever with his latest single 'Come Back For You' ft. Matluck available to buy or stream everywhere now....
Michael Lombardi Joins FOX Sports as Guest Analyst & Contributor
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2016 A National Football League front-office veteran, possessing close to three decades experience, Michael Lombardi joins FOX Sports as a guest analyst and contributor...
Cast Complete for THE FUNDAMENTALS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016 Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today the complete cast for Erika Sheffer's The Fundamentals, a smart and searing look at America's corporate culture through the story of a Manhattan hotel maid with higher aspirations....
Boston's Palehound Announces Sophomore LP Out 6/16
by Caryn Robbins - April 06, 2017 Boston's Palehound, lead by fierce vocalist and prolific creative force Ellen Kempner, has announced the sophomore album A Place I'll Always Go, to be released June 16 on Polyvinyl Record Co.... |