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Narrated by two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker, The Town), this three-night event series features gripping dramatic scenes, stunning CGI visuals and interviews with contemporary leaders, including John McCain, Colin Powell, John Major and David Miliband, along with noted historians from around the world. The World Wars is a mini-series event that takes viewers on an epic and groundbreaking ride through the bloodiest century in history.



Latest Articles About The World Wars on HISTORY

Oratorio Society of New York Brings Britten's WAR REQUIEM to Carnegie Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2013

To conclude its 140th anniversary season, the Oratorio Society of New York, the city's standard for grand choral performance, presents Benjamin Britten's monumental 1962 work War Requiem at Carnegie Hall tonight, April 22, 2013, at 8:00 PM....


Thrillpeddlers present Shocktoberfest!! 2010: KISS OF BLOOD 9/30-11/19
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2010

Thrillpeddlers is proud to announce their signature Halloween show SHOCKTOBERFEST!! 2010: KISS OF BLOOD (3 one-act plays), the 11th annual presentation of Grand Guignol terror plays and titillating farces, running Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 pm from Sept. 30 through Nov. 19, 2010, with a special H...


History Digital to Commemorate Anniversary of WWI and D-Day Invasion
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2014

In commemoration of the centennial of the start of World War I, the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion and the premiere of HISTORY®'s World Wars and D-Day in HD specials...


Guggenheim Exhibit Examines Return to Classicism in European Arts, Opens 10/1
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2010

Rising from the ruins and horror of World War I, European art and culture returned to the classical past, seeking tranquility, order, and enduring values. Artists turned away from prewar experimentalism and embraced the heroic human figure and rational organization....


Gary Griffin to Direct FOLLIES at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - February 23, 2011

Gary Griffin is set to direct Chicago Shakespeare Theatre's first production of the 2011-12 season, FOLLIES. The production will play October 4 through November 6. For additional information, visit: www.chicagoshakes.com....


History Premieres Two-Hour Special REBUILDING THE WORLD TRADE CENTER, 9/11
by Caryn Robbins - August 21, 2014

REBUILDING THE WORLD TRADE CENTER, Marcus Robinson's inspiring documentary chronicling the reconstruction of the World Trade Center and restoration of the New York City skyline, premieres Thursday, September 11, at 6 p.m. ET/PT on HISTORY....


Thrillpeddlers to Host SHOCKTOBERFEST 14: JACK THE RIPPER, 9/26-11/23
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2013

Thrillpeddlers announces their annual Halloween Extravaganza Shocktoberfest 14: Jack the Ripper - An Evening of Horror, Madness, Spanking and Song Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Jack The Ripper Murders in London. Thrillpeddlers presents its 4th and final preview performance of Shocktober...


History's THE WORLD WARS Debuts to 3.4 Million Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2014

HISTORY's(R) six-hour event series THE WORLD WARS had a strong Memorial Day premiere with 3.4 million total viewers, 1.4 million adults 25-54 and 1.3 million adults 18-49....


Photo Coverage: Marc Kudisch, Teal Wicks, Sebastian Arcelus & THE BLUE FLOWER Company Meets the Press
by Walter McBride - September 28, 2011

Second Stage Theatre will present the new musical THE BLUE FLOWER written by Jim Bauer and Ruth Bauer, with choreography by Chase Brock and direction by Will Pomerantz, this fall. Previews will begin on Wednesday, October 12 and officially open on Wednesday, November 9 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser T...


FREEZE FRAME: THE BLUE FLOWER's Sebastian Arcelus & Marc Kudisch Meet the Press
by Walter McBride - September 27, 2011

Second Stage Theatre will present the new musical THE BLUE FLOWER written by Jim Bauer and Ruth Bauer, with choreography by Chase Brock and direction by Will Pomerantz, this fall. Previews will begin on Wednesday, October 12 and officially open on Wednesday, November 9 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser T...


The Barn Players Present Sondheim's FOLLIES, Now thru 5/4
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014

The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres this evening April 18th and plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from 'Weismann's Follies', held in ...


STAGE TUBE: On This Day 9/12- FOLLIES
by Nicole Rosky - September 12, 2012

Today in 2011, Follies opened at the Marquis Theatre, where it ran for 152 performances. Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of the '...


MoMA Announces Their Upcoming Film Schedule
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2011

On Line: Drawing and Film January 12-February 6 Held in conjunction with the gallery exhibition On Line: Drawing Through the Twentieth Century, this series presents films from MoMA's collection by artists whose work redefines the very parameters of drawing through an investigation of the line, both...


STAGE TUBE: On This Day 9/12- FOLLIES
by Nicole Rosky - September 12, 2013

Today in 2011, Follies opened at the Marquis Theatre, where it ran for 152 performances. Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of the '...


Gary Griffin Directs FOLLIES at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2011

Gary Griffin is directing Chicago Shakespeare Theatre's first production of the 2011-12 season, FOLLIES. The production will play today through November 6. For additional information, visit: www.chicagoshakes.com....


Works by Paula Vogel, Paul Weitz, Jim & Ruth Bauer Set for 2nd Stage in 2011-2012
by Jessica Lewis - June 23, 2011

Following a critically acclaimed season which included the World Premiere of Lynn Nottage's hit comedy, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, Second Stage Theatre has announced three of the four mainstage productions in the company's upcoming 33rd season....


Thrillpeddlers Presents THE FORSAKEN LABORATORY, 10/21-31
by Nicole Rosky - October 19, 2010

Thrillpeddlers is proud to announce a premiere groundbreaking collaboration between themselves and Vigor Mortis - Brazil's Premiere Grand Guignol Theatre. This play marks the joining of two of the finest Grand Guignol Theatre Companies working today as part of Thrillpeddlers premiere Artist In Resid...


Thrillpeddlers Presents THE FORSAKEN LABORATORY, 10/21-31
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2010

Thrillpeddlers is proud to announce a premiere groundbreaking collaboration between themselves and Vigor Mortis - Brazil's Premiere Grand Guignol Theatre. This play marks the joining of two of the finest Grand Guignol Theatre Companies working today as part of Thrillpeddlers premiere Artist In Resid...


The Barn Players to Present Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES, 4/18-5/4
by Tyler Peterson - March 09, 2014

The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical "FOLLIES" premieres Friday evening April 18th and plays through May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The show has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from "Weismann's Follies", held in a crumbling Broa...


Oratorio Society of New York Brings Britten's WAR REQUIEM to Carnegie Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2013

To conclude its 140th anniversary season, the Oratorio Society of New York, the city's standard for grand choral performance, presents Benjamin Britten's monumental 1962 work War Requiem at Carnegie Hall tonight, April 22, 2013, at 8:00 PM....


TV: Highlights from THE BLUE FLOWER Starring Kudisch, Arcelus & Wicks
by Nicole Rosky - November 11, 2011

Second Stage Theatre opened THE BLUE FLOWER written by Jim Bauer and Ruth Bauer, with choreography by Chase Brock and direction by Will Pomerantz on November 9. Check out performance highlights from the new show below!...


THE BLUE FLOWER, Featuring Sebastian Arcelus, Marc Kudisch, Teal Wicks, et al., Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2011

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced the complete cast for its upcoming production of the new musical THE BLUE FLOWER: Sebastian Arcelus (Buddy in Elf, Wicked, Jersey Boys), Marc Kudisch (Three-time Tony Award nominee for 9 to 5, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Thoroughly ...


Canadian Opera Company Opens 9th Season of the Free Concert Series Today
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 23, 2014

The Canadian Opera Company'sFree Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre returns for a ninth season today, September 23, 2014, boasting a varied roster of established artists and rising stars from around the world in a wide range of art forms. The highly anticipated first performance of ...


History to Premiere THE WORLD WARS on Memorial Day
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2014

HISTORY will premiere the six-hour special event series, THE WORLD WARS, on three consecutive nights beginning Memorial Day, May 26 at 9PM ET/PT...


Photo Flash: First Look at Second Stage's THE BLUE FLOWER
by Nicole Rosky - November 01, 2011

Second Stage Theatre will present the new musical THE BLUE FLOWER written by Jim Bauer and Ruth Bauer, with choreography by Chase Brock and direction by Will Pomerantz, this fall. Previews began on Wednesday, October 12 and officially open on Wednesday, November 9 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatr...






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