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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.

Lance Shabazz Releases BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS
by Christina Mancuso - March 25, 2015

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BWW Reviews: Fringe Review: R&J, a Gender-Reversed ROMEO AND JULIET
by Ellen Dostal - June 07, 2015

I confess to being very confused by the production. In this modern twist on Shakespeare's classic Romeo and Juliet, women play men and men play women. Or rather, women play male characters as men and men play female characters as women…I think....


Ice-T to Narrate Season 3 of TV One's CELEBRITY CRIME FILES, Premiering 9/8
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2014

TV One, which entertains, informs and inspires Black adult viewers, today announced that its popular investigative docu-series Celebrity Crime Files returns for a riveting third season Monday, September 8 at 10 PM/ET....


THE UNEXPLAINED FILES Season 2 to Return to the Science Channel, 7/9
by TV News Desk - July 02, 2014

THE UNEXPLAINED FILES, Science Channel's most watched series of 2013, is returning on Tuesday, July 29 at 10 PM ET/PT for a second season of examining strange, mind-boggling phenomena that science cannot - or will not - explain. In season two 12 all-new episodes will launch viewers into another grip...


Ice-T Narrates Season 3 of TV One's CELEBRITY CRIME FILES, Premiering Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 08, 2014

TV One, which entertains, informs and inspires Black adult viewers, today announced that its popular investigative docu-series Celebrity Crime Files returns for a riveting third season tonight, September 8 at 10 PM/ET....


Watch Trailer for World Trade Center Documentary 16 ACRES
by Caryn Robbins - April 21, 2014

New documentary on the politics and drama behind the World Trade Center rebuilding project, 16 ACRES, is slated for release on VOD and DVD to coincide with the May 21st opening of the long-awaited National September 11 Memorial Museum at The World Trade Center site....


Gad Hosts THE STORY OF FROZEN: MAKING A DISNEY ANIMATED CLASSIC Today
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2014

"The Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic" is an all-new, original special in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Lincoln Square Productions and Walt Disney Animation Studios. The special ventures behind-the-scenes for an exclusive look at the origins and evolution of the Academy Awa...


Lifetime's TRUE TORI Premieres to 1.2 Million Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - April 23, 2014

Lifetime's all-new docu-series True Tori (#TrueTori) captivated 1.2 million Total Viewers during its premiere at 10:00pm last night. The intimate, raw and emotional series telling the real story of Tori Spelling's and Dean McDermott's marriage also averaged 625,000 Adults 25-54 viewers and 615,000 A...


Arts Centre Melbourne Presents FLASH!, Now thru 3/29
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014

For the very first time, Arts Centre Melbourne will exhibit a major photographic exhibition drawn from the vast collection of images that comprise its Performing Arts Collection....


Tavis Smiley, Kenny Leon Adapting Maya Angelou Memoir for the Stage
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2015

According to the Associated Press, Tavis Smiley is teaming with Kenny Leon to adapt his memoir MY JOURNEY WITH MAYA into a stage play....


Jeremy Benton Directs SWEET SWING! Reading in New York 4/20
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 15, 2015

Broadway triple threat Jeremy Benton adds the role of 'developing director' to his already laudable resume when he stages an upcoming industry reading of the new musical, Sweet Swing!, in New York City next week. Benton directs and choreographs the six-person musical, which has book and music by Dia...


MOTOWN THE MUSICAL to Kick Off $30 Ticket Lottery Tomorrow, Today
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2014

Beginning Today, July 1st, a select number of $30 tickets will be sold through the MOTOWN THE MUSICAL ticket lottery for each performance. Beginning two-and-a-half hours before the performance, theatregoers are invited to enter the lottery at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street), and win...


Go Behind the Headlines of Miss USA Winner on E!'s AFTER SHOCK: TARA CONNER, 6/14
by Caryn Robbins - June 11, 2014

Tara Conner became infamous as the Miss USA winner who was nearly stripped of her crown when reports surfaced of drug use, underage drinking, and promiscuity....


Lionsgate Will Release New Movie on THE SOUND OF MUSIC's Von Trapp Family Later this Year
by Tyler Peterson - June 03, 2015

Just in time for the 50 th anniversary of the worldwide box office blockbuster The Sound of Music, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a premier next generation global content leader, has acquired all U.S., Canadian and UK distribution rights to Tele Munchen Group's The von Trapp Family A Life of Music, the two ...


MOTOWN THE MUSICAL to Hit the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre Next Spring
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2015

After hinting at a summer run in London, it looks like MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will be shakin' it in the West End next spring....


Producer Reveals More on ABC's 'THE STORY OF FROZEN' Special; Confirms Broadway Plans
by Movies News Desk - August 28, 2014

In an interview with TVGuide.com, FROZEN producer Peter Del Vecho revealed more details about ABC's upcoming 'STORY OF FROZEN' behind-the-scenes special, set to air next Tuesday, September 2. He also confirmed plans for the upcoming Broadway musical adaptation of the film as the 'next logical step' ...


Marc Cushman Launches Third Book on the Making of STAR TREK
by Christina Mancuso - May 05, 2015

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EPAC Presents AGNES OF GOD, 6/12-28
by Courtnie Mele - May 31, 2014

Before Dan Brown began writing his provocative thriller The DaVinci Code, there was the stage play Agnes of God. Now this masterful piece of theatrical mysticism, directed by EPAC First Time Director John Gancar makes its way to EPAC's Sharadin Bigler Theatre June 12-28....


MOTOWN THE MUSICAL to Kick Off $30 Ticket Lottery Tomorrow, Today
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2014

Beginning today, July 1st, a select number of $30 tickets will be sold through the MOTOWN THE MUSICAL ticket lottery for each performance. Beginning two-and-a-half hours before the performance, theatregoers are invited to enter the lottery at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street), and win...


E!'s UNTOLD WITH MARIA MENOUNOS to Premiere 7/17
by Caryn Robbins - June 25, 2014

Think you know the story? Think again… “Untold With Maria Menounos” is an inventive news magazine series that goes behind the headlines of entertainment, celebrity and pop culture for a fresh and fascinating look at the news dominating water-cooler talk....


BWW Reviews: STAGEright's Minimalist INTO THE WOODS Alive with Character
by Jay Irwin - April 13, 2015

All too often in musical theater the performers have pretty voices but do the standard "park and bark" and just belt out those tunes with no character or story behind it. Such is not the case with the 12 person ensemble of STAGEright's current production of "Into the Woods" who not only sang the So...


'ASSASSINATION THEATER' Set for Museum of Broadcast Communications, 8/11-11/7
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2015

Even after 50 years, Americans still question who shot JFK and why. Investigative reporter and author Hillel Levin reveals the most persuasive proof to date - and sheds light on the Windy City's pivotal connection - in the world premiere of ASSASSINATION THEATER: Chicago's Role in the Crime of The C...


Second Skin Theatre to Present PHOENIX
by Tyler Peterson - January 07, 2015

40 years after his mysterious death, singer/songwriter Alan Phoenix has become a hero to millions. A young journalist, Chloe (JO SHIRLEY), obsessed with learning the real story behind Phoenix's tragic life and death because it mirrors that of her brother, finds that the people who knew Phoenix have ...


Tavis Smiley, Kenny Leon Adapting Maya Angelou Memoir for the Stage
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2015

According to the Associated Press, Tavis Smiley is teaming with Kenny Leon to adapt his memoir MY JOURNEY WITH MAYA into a stage play....


Gad Hosts THE STORY OF FROZEN: MAKING A DISNEY ANIMATED CLASSIC 9/2
by Matt Tamanini - August 29, 2014

"The Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic" is an all-new, original special in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Lincoln Square Productions and Walt Disney Animation Studios. The special ventures behind-the-scenes for an exclusive look at the origins and evolution of the Academy Awa...






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