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They've thrilled us, horrified us, and devastated us. They've raised questions about our past and given us hope for a brighter future. They are five of Hollywood's biggest hits, all works of fiction, but all inspired by real events more dramatic than anything a screenwriter could dream up. Join us as we go behind the scenes of "Live Free or Die Hard," "Scream," "Platoon," "The Da Vinci Code," and "Star Trek," and uncover the actual characters and true stories that inspired some of Hollywood's most famous blockbusters.

Travel Channel Presents Extreme Screams and Spooky Adventures This October Photo Travel Channel Presents Extreme Screams and Spooky Adventures This October
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2017

A quest to highlight out-of-this-world expeditions, heart-pounding adventures, scary, tasty treats and ghost stories from fascinating places has Travel Channel stars crisscrossing the globe in October....


New Viking Series, 'Vikings: The Truth About Lagertha and Ragnar,' Endevours to Uncov Photo New Viking Series, 'Vikings: The Truth About Lagertha and Ragnar,' Endevours to Uncover the Facts
by Robert Diamond - October 02, 2017

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AnyStage Theater Presents WATERGATE… WITH PUPPETS! Photo AnyStage Theater Presents WATERGATE… WITH PUPPETS!
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2018

Coming soon to The DC Arts Center, Watergate... With Puppets is a new comedy that's exactly what it sounds like. Written by John-Nicholas Walsh and directed by Walsh and Kirsten Grady, a cast of four comic actors play dozens of 1970's political figures in an effort to tell the 'real' story of Puppet...


VIDEO: Watch a New Look at Disneynature's PENGUINS Photo VIDEO: Watch a New Look at Disneynature's PENGUINS
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 17, 2019

As Disneynature celebrates 10 years since its first feature-film debut, its newest conservation intitiative—this one tied to the upcoming big-screen adventure “Penguins”—was revealed today.  For every ticket sold opening week (April 17-23, 2019), Disneynature will make a donation to the Wildlife Con...


Wicked Lit Announces Playwright Book Signing And Reading Photo Wicked Lit Announces Playwright Book Signing And Reading
by A.A. Cristi - January 02, 2019

Unbound Productions is pleased to announce their first event for 2019: a book signing and author reading event at Dark Delicacies in Burbank, CA (3512 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, California 91505)! The free event will be an opportunity for fans of the popular immersive theatre events to hear five vete...


CAEG Presents Boston Debut of PRINCESS ZHAOJUN: The True Story Of How One Woman Broug Photo CAEG Presents Boston Debut of PRINCESS ZHAOJUN: The True Story Of How One Woman Brought Together A Nation
by Julie Musbach - February 21, 2019

China Arts and Entertainment Group (CAEG) will present the Boston Debut of the China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater in a new production of the dance drama Princess Zhaojun, the true story of how one woman brought together a nation. The performances will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2019 a...


THE SIN-SATIONAL RITA & MAE to Play Melbourne Fringe Photo THE SIN-SATIONAL RITA & MAE to Play Melbourne Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017

Censorship, sex, scandals, love affairs. Rita Hayworth and Mae West were known as the Love-Goddess and the Queen of double-entendre, made infamous for their portrayal of bad girls on the screen, and their scandalous lives off screen. But what was the real story?...


New Tickets On Sale For THE WIZARD OF OZ in Sydney Photo New Tickets On Sale For THE WIZARD OF OZ in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - November 28, 2017

Due to huge demand, new tickets for The Wizard of Oz in the final week of the season will go on sale from Monday December 4. The world's favourite musical opens at Sydney's Capitol Theatre on 30 December with many performances already sold out. Sydney audiences need to get in quick to catch this maj...


VIDEO: First Look - Tony Winner Denis O'Hare Portrays Edgar Allan Poe in PBS Biopic Photo VIDEO: First Look - Tony Winner Denis O'Hare Portrays Edgar Allan Poe in PBS Biopic
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2017

Written and directed by Eric Stange (The War That Made America, American Experience: Murder at Harvard), the new documentary American Masters EDGAR ALLAN POE: BURIED ALIVE-draws on the rich palette of Poe's evocative imagery and sharply drawn plots to tell the real story of the notorious author....


Bid Now to Win A VIP Trip to ON YOUR FEET! in Las Vegas Photo Bid Now to Win A VIP Trip to ON YOUR FEET! in Las Vegas
by A.A. Cristi - August 20, 2018

You and a guest will meet lead cast members with 2 VIP tickets to hit show On Your Feet! at The Smith Center in Las Vegas....


VIDEO: Miguel and Gael Garcia Perform REMEMBER ME From the Oscar Nominated Film COCO Photo VIDEO: Miguel and Gael Garcia Perform REMEMBER ME From the Oscar Nominated Film COCO
by Macon Prickett - March 04, 2018

Watch Miguel and Gael Garcia perform REMEMBER ME from the Oscar Nominated Film COCO at the 90th Annual Academy Awards. ...


BWW Review: THE OTHERS at Cameri Theatre Photo BWW Review: THE OTHERS at Cameri Theatre
by Itamar Aviv - June 15, 2018

So many things have been told about the British mandate and the very beginning of Israel as a country, but actually, the others bring the subjects that are rarely talk about this period...


15th Annual Downtown Eastside Heart Of The City Festival Arrives This Fall Photo 15th Annual Downtown Eastside Heart Of The City Festival Arrives This Fall
by Julie Musbach - September 19, 2018

Announcing the 15th annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival and twelve days of music, stories, songs, poetry, cultural celebrations, films, theatre, dance, spoken word, workshops, discussions, gallery exhibitions, mixed media, art talks, history talks and history walks....


New Tickets On Sale for THE WIZARD OF OZ Sydney Season Photo New Tickets On Sale for THE WIZARD OF OZ Sydney Season
by A.A. Cristi - November 27, 2017

Due to huge demand, new tickets for The Wizard of Oz in the final week of the season will go on sale from Monday December 4. The world's favourite musical opens at Sydney's Capitol Theatre on 30 December with many performances already sold out. Sydney audiences need to get in quick to catch t...


Cultural Quarter Prepares For A Super Sunday Of Family Fun Photo Cultural Quarter Prepares For A Super Sunday Of Family Fun
by Stephi Wild - June 08, 2018

Culture Warrington is going out of this world this weekend as it celebrates the town's cultural offering with two fantastic events....


BWW Review: CROOKED DANCES, The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon Photo BWW Review: CROOKED DANCES, The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon
by Gary Naylor - June 27, 2019

Crooked Dances takes us deep into the French forest and deep into the mysteries of the occult, as go-getting journalist, Katy, learns more than she would like about reclusive pianist Silvia and her obsession with the music of Erik Satie....


RUDY's Daniel 'Rudy' Ruettiger Will Make Broadway Debut in One-Night-Only Show Photo RUDY's Daniel 'Rudy' Ruettiger Will Make Broadway Debut in One-Night-Only Show
by Nicole Rosky - December 11, 2018

The Producers' Society, Dicks+Nanton Productions, and Executive Producers Nick Nanton and J.W. Dicks have just announced the one-night only world premiere of Dream Big: Rudy Ruettiger Live on Broadway....


Sydney Comedy Festival Presents JAN VAN DE STOOL: PARTING THE RED CURTAINS Photo Sydney Comedy Festival Presents JAN VAN DE STOOL: PARTING THE RED CURTAINS
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2019

Comedy Queen, Queenie van de Zandt, goes back to her Netherlands in brand new show...


BBC Two Commissions THE ARRIVAL Photo BBC Two Commissions THE ARRIVAL
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 19, 2019

BBC Two has commissioned The Garden Productions to make a major primetime series looking at families across the UK, as a newborn arrives in their world....


The Most Deeply Researched Novel to Date on Wyatt Earp Includes Newly... Photo The Most Deeply Researched Novel to Date on Wyatt Earp Includes Newly...
by Robert Diamond - November 19, 2018

This trilogy represents the culmination of more than 60 years of research and contains information about Earp's life not known to the general public. It's all here: the ambitions and failures of a man who wanted more for himself than police work . . . the decisions of disgrace and the moments of nob...


Maria Elena Salinas Returns to ID in THE REAL STORY Beginning June 4 Photo Maria Elena Salinas Returns to ID in THE REAL STORY Beginning June 4
by Macon Prickett - May 09, 2018

Returning with 10 all-new episodes, Maria Elena Salinas is back on Investigation Discovery (ID) for season two of THE REAL STORY WITH MARIA ELENA SALINAS. As an investigative journalist, the Emmy, Peabody, and Edward R. Murrow award winner has learned many things during her prolific career. Perhaps ...


AnyStage Theater Presents WATERGATE… WITH PUPPETS! Photo AnyStage Theater Presents WATERGATE… WITH PUPPETS!
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2018

Coming soon to The DC Arts Center, Watergate... With Puppets is a new comedy that's exactly what it sounds like. Written by John-Nicholas Walsh and directed by Walsh and Kirsten Grady, a cast of four comic actors play dozens of 1970's political figures in an effort to tell the 'real' story of Puppet...


Popular Comedian Set To Lark About As Stand-Up Show Returns To Town Photo Popular Comedian Set To Lark About As Stand-Up Show Returns To Town
by Julie Musbach - June 11, 2018

A celebrated comedian is hitting the road once again as he prepares to entertain fans with a compendium of hilarious tales and musical jokes....


The LIVINGroom Presents Full-Length Solo Show I COME FROM HOARDERS Photo The LIVINGroom Presents Full-Length Solo Show I COME FROM HOARDERS
by Rebecca Russo - September 01, 2017

The LIVINGroom presents a one-night only performance of the solo show I Come From Hoarders by actor/playwright/storyteller Carly Jo Geer on September 13 at 7:00 pm in the Cabaret Theater at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago. Tickets are $10, $7 for students with valid ID, and are available ...


The Most Deeply Researched Novel to Date on Wyatt Earp Includes Newly... Photo The Most Deeply Researched Novel to Date on Wyatt Earp Includes Newly...
by Robert Diamond - December 20, 2018

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