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PlayMakers Repertory Company Presents THEY DO NOT KNOW HARLEM

The world premiere of playwright and performing artist Tristan André's (As You Like It, The Public/Shakespeare in the Park) love letter to James Baldwin opens this week at PlayMakers Repertory Company.

PlayMakers Repertory Company Presents The World Premiere of THEY DO NOT KNOW HARLEM

Playwright and performing artist Tristan André (As You Like It, The Public/Shakespeare in the Park) summons the spirit of James Baldwin in the world premiere of They Do Not Know Harlem at PlayMakers Repertory Company. 

How Many Tom Stoppard Plays Have Been Performed on Broadway?

Leopoldstadt marks the 19th production of a Tom Stoppard play to open on Broadway since Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opened 55 years ago. Stoppard has won four Best Play Tony Awards, more than any other playwright in history. What are the 18 other productions of Tom Stoppard plays to open on Broadway? Let's take a look back!

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Comes to Athenaeum This Fall

"Let's Do the Time Warp Again!" The team that brought you NUVO's 2015 and 2017 Best of Indy #1 Pick for Best Locally Produced Play brings back the live, stage musical version of The Rocky Horror Show to the Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum, October 26 - November 3, 2018.  Please note: this is not The Rocky Horror Picture Show - rather it is the live, fully staged musical. Squeaky-clean couple Brad and Janet find themselves stranded on a dark and stormy night. A flat tire brings them to the home of the fabulous and mysterious Dr. Frank N Furter.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Comes to Athenaeum This Fall

"Let's Do the Time Warp Again!" The team that brought you NUVO's 2015 and 2017 Best of Indy #1 Pick for Best Locally Produced Play brings back the live, stage musical version of The Rocky Horror Show to the Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum, October 26 - November 3, 2018.  Please note: this is not The Rocky Horror Picture Show - rather it is the live, fully staged musical. Squeaky-clean couple Brad and Janet find themselves stranded on a dark and stormy night. A flat tire brings them to the home of the fabulous and mysterious Dr. Frank N Furter.

Martin Barre to Release New Album ROAD LESS TRAVELLED September 1

Martin Barre, best-known as guitarist in Jethro Tull - one of the biggest selling prog bands of all time, releases his new solo album Roads Less Travelled on Garage Records on 1st September 2018.

Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema Announces Film Lineup for 2nd Annual Event, Aug. 3-12, 2018

Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema announced today its film lineup of 110 films and the news that Regal Entertainment Group has signed on to become the lead sponsor for the 2nd annual 10-day event in Queens. While the festival organizers are saddened to leave the Kew Gardens Cinemas in Kew Gardens, they are very excited for what this means for the future of the film festival. For it's sophomore year, Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema will be moving into its new home at Regal Entertainment Group's UA Midway Stadium 9 in Forest Hills, Queens. From August 3rd to August 11th guests can enjoy films exhibited by state of the art projection and sound equipment in the comfort of Midway's recliner seats. The Opening Night Film at the Midway will be the New York Premiere of Ari Gold's award-winning and critically acclaimed “The Song of Sway Lake” starring Rory Culkin on Friday, Aug. 3rd at 6:30pm. On Sunday, August 12th, the festival's Awards Dinner Gala returns to Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

EDINBURGH 2017: A Day At The Fringe- Sara Juli

Edinburgh Festival Fringe performer Sara Juli blogs for BWW to give us an insight into a typical day for her at the Fringe.

EDINBURGH 2017: BWW Q&A- Sara Juli

BWW speaks to Sara Juli about her 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Tense Vagina: An Actual Diagnosis.

Suncoast Hotel and Casino to Host 3rd Annual Las Vegas Cupcake Bake-Off, 8/10

The sweet smell of cupcakes will once again fill the air as Suncoast Hotel and Casino hosts the third annual Las Vegas Cupcake Bake-Off on Sunday, August 10.

Footlite Musicals Opens 2014-15 Season with SHREK: THE MUSICAL, 7/11-27

Footlite Musicals will open its 2014-2015 season with its Young Adults production of 'Shrek The Musical' with performances July 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 and 27 at the Hedback Community Theater at 1847 North Alabama Street in Indianapolis.

VIDEO: Electronic Music Artist Eleftherios Mukuka Releases HEART Video

Zambian-Greek electronic dance music artist Eleftherios Mukuka releases a new music video, filmed in Zambia, for his song 'Heart'. Check it out below!

The Collaboration Project To Be Presented At The Triad 7/31

The Collaboration Project, an experimental concert uniting one lyricist with 14 other musical theatre writers, will be presented at The Triad on July 31 at 8 PM.

The Collaboration Project To Be Presented At The Triad 7/31

The Collaboration Project, an experimental concert uniting one lyricist with 14 other musical theatre writers, will be presented at The Triad on July 31 at 8 PM.

Cast Announced for The Menier Chocolate Factory's ROOKERY NOOK; Terry Johnson Directs

Terry Johnson returns to the Menier Chocolate Factory to direct Ben Travers? farce Rookery Nook with a cast including Edward Baker-Duly, Lynda Baron, Nick Brimble, Mark Hadfield, Kellie Shirley, Neil Stuke, Clare Wilkie and Sarah Woodward. Rookery Nook previews from 16 April with press night on 29 April, and runs until 20 June. Designs are by Tim Shortall with lighting by Jason Taylor.