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By the time Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was 23, he had multiple arrests, his family was evicted and his dreams of being a football player were shattered. He was living at home with no future, no direction and had $7 in his pocket. That

Ron Howard's REBUILDING PARADISE Will Air Nov. 8 Photo Ron Howard's REBUILDING PARADISE Will Air Nov. 8
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 05, 2020

National Geographic Documentary Films announced today the commercial-free broadcast premiere of Rebuilding Paradise....


TIME ZONE INN On DVD/Digital On 4/14 Photo TIME ZONE INN On DVD/Digital On 4/14
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2020

A unique B&B gets couples ready for long distance relationships in TIME ZONE INN, a high-concept romantic drama arriving on DVD/Digital on 4/14...


Monique Coleman, Amber Crawford and More Announced for THE BENCH, A HOMELESS LOVE STO Photo Monique Coleman, Amber Crawford and More Announced for THE BENCH, A HOMELESS LOVE STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 06, 2020

New York actor and playwright Robert Galinsky's Off Broadway hit 'The Bench' has announced additional casting, including Monique Coleman (star of Disney's 'High School Musical' franchise), Amber Crawford (Film: Broken), Renee Rogoff (Regional: Ways to Leave a Body) and Michael Houston (Regional: Six...


BWW Review: AMERICUS Stirs Hearts and Minds at Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park Photo BWW Review: AMERICUS Stirs Hearts and Minds at Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park
by Anne Simendinger - February 09, 2020

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HBO Max Greenlights Adam McKay's THE UNINHABITABLE EARTH Photo HBO Max Greenlights Adam McKay's THE UNINHABITABLE EARTH
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 15, 2020

HBO Max announced from the stage at the WarnerMedia Television Critics Association (TCA) Day, a greenlight for Oscar® and Emmy® Award-winning writer Adam McKay's (Succession, The Big Short) The Uninhabitable Earth. This anthology series from wiip is inspired by David Wallace-Wells' global best-selli...


Chris Standring to Release REAL LIFE Photo Chris Standring to Release REAL LIFE
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 03, 2020

Riding the momentum of being named 2019's Artist of the Year, contemporary jazz guitarist Chris Standring's first single from his forthcoming 13th solo album, “Real Life,” was the most added track in its debut week at radio. The curiously titled “Is There A Doctor In The House?,” which is illumined ...


Dandy Darkly is Coming to the Soho Playhouse with ALL ABOARD! Photo Dandy Darkly is Coming to the Soho Playhouse with ALL ABOARD!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 18, 2019

'Where were you the night the Gaybird Steamer ran off her tracks?' Preeminent American storyteller Dandy Darkly makes his Off-Broadway debut with his latest award-winning, critically acclaimed hour of supernatural, Southern Gothic satire. Dandy Darkly's All Aboard! is a glorious Georgia ghost story ...


Singer-Songwriter & Producer Amrit Ghatore Releases New Track 'Far Away' Photo Singer-Songwriter & Producer Amrit Ghatore Releases New Track 'Far Away'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 27, 2021

'As we climb the ladder of materialistic success, we can sometimes lose track of our roots and who we truly are. Our roots help ground us and shape who we are. Right now, this song is a wake up call to the inner self to re-engage with those roots.' ...


TheaterWorks Hartford and TheatreSquared Present RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: A WORKPLACE COME Photo TheaterWorks Hartford and TheatreSquared Present RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: A WORKPLACE COMEDY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 06, 2020

TheaterWorks Hartford in Hartford, Connecticut and TheatreSquared in Fayetteville, Arkansas announced today that they have joined forces to digitally produce Sarah Gancher's timely new play about the everyday banality of destabilizing democracy, Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy. ...


Dirty Laundry Theatre Announces Additional Virtual Performances Of BORDERS Photo Dirty Laundry Theatre Announces Additional Virtual Performances Of BORDERS
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2020

Dirty Laundry Theatre, an emerging New York City-based theatre production company announces virtual 'run' of its unprecedented production of BORDERS, written by Nimrod Danishman and directed by Michael R. Piazza. All shows to be performed live and broadcasted via livestream....


Tonya Pinkins Discusses Her New Film RED PILL and More on Backstage LIVE With Richard Photo Tonya Pinkins Discusses Her New Film RED PILL and More on Backstage LIVE With Richard Ridge
by Stephi Wild - August 08, 2020

Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! On August 7, he chatted with the incredible Tonya Pinkins about her new film, Red Pill, and more!...


BWW Exclusive: Meet the Makers of RATATOUILLE: The TikTok Musical- Danny Bernstein Photo BWW Exclusive: Meet the Makers of RATATOUILLE: The TikTok Musical- Danny Bernstein
by Nicole Rosky - January 06, 2021

BroadwayWorld is catching up with one of the creators, Danny Bernstein, who wrote 'Ego's Flashback' with Katie Johantgen. Find out why he hopes to write even more music for the show!...


TheaterWorks Hartford and TheatreSquared Present RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: A WORKPLACE COME Photo TheaterWorks Hartford and TheatreSquared Present RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: A WORKPLACE COMEDY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 06, 2020

TheaterWorks Hartford in Hartford, Connecticut and TheatreSquared in Fayetteville, Arkansas announced today that they have joined forces to digitally produce Sarah Gancher's timely new play about the everyday banality of destabilizing democracy, Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy. ...


Production Of ADDING MACHINE Canceled By Pittsburgh Playhouse At Point Park University For Being 'Disturbing'
by Stephi Wild - November 30, 2019

The Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University chose Adding Machine: A Musical, for its 2019-20 Conservatory of Performing Arts season because it is a provocative piece that seeks to inspire a wake-up call to its audience. As the students in the cast and production crew and the University staff w...


BWW Exclusive: Meet the Makers of RATATOUILLE: The TikTok Musical- Sophia James Photo BWW Exclusive: Meet the Makers of RATATOUILLE: The TikTok Musical- Sophia James
by Nicole Rosky - January 10, 2021

Below, BroadwayWorld is catching up with one of the creators, Sophia James, who wrote Skinner's song 'I Knew I Smelled a Rat.'...


Scott Stapp Announces New Single and 'The Survivor Tour' Dates Photo Scott Stapp Announces New Single and 'The Survivor Tour' Dates
by Abigail Charpentier - March 09, 2020

Just seven months since The Space Between The Shadows debuted atop the charts, Scott Stapp announces next single, “Survivor,” and the first dates on The Survivor Tour, which kicks off June 5 in Pacific Junction, IA. Presale tickets for Live Nation venues begins Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 10am local....


TV: See Tonya Pinkins In the New Trailer for RED PILL Photo TV: See Tonya Pinkins In the New Trailer for RED PILL
by A.A. Cristi - August 04, 2020

Pinkins socio-political horror film, Red Pill, stars Catherine Curtin, Kathryn Erbe Colby Minifie, Luba Mason, Adesola Osakalumi, Jake O'Flaherty, Tonya Pinkins and Rubén Blades. ...


Master Mixologist: Beverage Director Max Stampa-Brown of BORRACHITO in the East Villa Photo Master Mixologist: Beverage Director Max Stampa-Brown of BORRACHITO in the East Village of NYC
by Marina Kennedy - September 24, 2020

Borrachito, a modern taqueria, recently opened in the East Village. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Max Stampa-Brown for our 'Master Mixologist' feature about his career and the beverage program at Borrachito....


UNDERPLAYED Debuts on Amazon Prime Video March 8th Photo UNDERPLAYED Debuts on Amazon Prime Video March 8th
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 02, 2021

An official selection of both the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival, Underplayed features NERVO, Rezz, Alison Wonderland, Tygapaw, TOKiMONSTA with an original score composed by Kate Simko....


RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: A WORKPLACE COMEDY Has Been Extended Photo RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: A WORKPLACE COMEDY Has Been Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 02, 2020

TheaterWorks Hartford and TheatreSquared in association with The Civilians,  have announced the extension of Sarah Gancher's Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy to November 15. ...


 Flogging Molly's Salty Dog Cruise 2020 Lineup Announced Feat. Descendents, Bad Relig Photo Flogging Molly's Salty Dog Cruise 2020 Lineup Announced Feat. Descendents, Bad Religion, & More
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 21, 2020

Acclaimed Celtic punk band Flogging Molly have announced the 2020 lineup for their sixth annual Salty Dog Cruise setting sail November 5-9 on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas out of Tampa, FL with port stops in Key West and CocoCay, Bahamas....


MTV Marks National Recovery Month with New Limited Series 16 AND RECOVERING Photo MTV Marks National Recovery Month with New Limited Series 16 AND RECOVERING
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 24, 2020

Today, MTV announced 16 and Recovering, a brutally honest wake-up call in the tradition of 16 and Pregnant....


BWW Exclusive: Meet the Makers of RATATOUILLE: The TikTok Musical- Katie Johantgen Photo BWW Exclusive: Meet the Makers of RATATOUILLE: The TikTok Musical- Katie Johantgen
by Nicole Rosky - January 07, 2021

Below, BroadwayWorld is catching up with one of the creators, Katie Johantgen, who wrote 'Ego's Flashback' with Danny Bernstein. Find out what she thinks about the future of TikTok musicals, why she wants a cast recording, and so much more!...


Production Simple & Kentucky Performing Arts Present THEORY OF A DEADMAN Photo Production Simple & Kentucky Performing Arts Present THEORY OF A DEADMAN
by Stephi Wild - March 04, 2020

Production Simple & Kentucky Performing Arts present Theory of a Deadman on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 8 p.m. atOld Forester's Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St....


VIDEO: Tonya Pinkins Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge Photo VIDEO: Tonya Pinkins Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - August 07, 2020

Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! Tune in right here today, August 7 (12pm ET), as he chats with the incredible Tonya Pinkins!...






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