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Legendary Activist-Journalist Celebrated with Grolier Club NYC Exhibition

Zoe Anderson Norris (1860-1914), although little remembered today, was a foremother of modern-day social-justice advocates and confessional bloggers baring souls in print. In millions of published words of fiction and journalism—including in her own bimonthly magazine, The East Side (1909-1914)—she documented desperate immigrant poverty in New York and called for the world to heed and help.
'To Fight for the Poor with My Pen: Zoe Anderson Norris, Queen of Bohemia' Exhibition is on Display Next Year

Zoe Anderson Norris (1860-1914), although little remembered today, was a foremother of modern-day social-justice advocates and confessional bloggers baring souls in print. In millions of published words of fiction and journalism—including in her own bimonthly magazine, The East Side (1909-1914)—she documented desperate immigrant poverty in New York and called for the world to heed and help.
Social: Go Behind The Scenes Of THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES at Goodspeed

Today, Saturday, May 19th, BroadwayWorld is going behind the scenes of WAITRESS on our Instagram!
BWW Review: THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES at Goodspeed Opera House

Every once in a while, a person is born who is destined to influence the world in ways yet to be seen. Sometimes these men and women are born into a position of power, such as a king or queen, and other times they do whatever it takes to become great and powerful business or political leaders on the backs of others. But once in a blue moon there comes a man who gains fortune and fame for simply being someone who people connect with, who speaks the truth, and who does his best to make the world a better place than he left it. One such man is the sage from Oologah ,Oklahoma, William Penn Adair Rogers. As time passes, fewer and fewer people are alive who had first-hand experience reading Will Rogers' column, listening to him on the radio, or seeing his films. It is for that reason, that we are lucky a show like THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES exists, and even luckier that Goodspeed Musicals chose it for the opening production of its 2018 season. Telling his life story over the course of a Ziegfeld follies extravaganza (another thing that many today have no memory of), this dazzling, colorful, and heartwarming musical takes audiences on a journey from rags to riches with America's "Cowboy Philosopher".
Catherine Walker to Lead Goodspeed's THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES

Goodspeed Musicals kicks off its 2018 season with the Broadway hit The Will Rogers Follies, A Life In Revue. The exuberant dance-filled musical will be running April 13 - June 21 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.
David Lutken Ropes Return to THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES at Goodspeed in 2018; 3 Musicals Announced

Last night during an exclusive member event, Michael Gennaro, Goodspeed's Executive Director, announced three terrific titles on track for next season.
Tom Wopat to Lead THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES at the Barn Theatre

Tom Wopat returns to the Barn to star as Will Rogers in the musical comedy THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES - A Life in Revue, playing August 25 - September 6. Set in the glitz and glamour of Rogers' Ziegfeld Follies days, the musical tells the life story of the cowboy rope trick artist turned political satirist, philosopher, write, movie star, humanitarian, champion of the underdog and friend of kings and presidents.
Reagle Music Theatre's Summer Season Continues with KISS ME, KATE

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston continues its 47th consecutive summer season with the hilariously entertaining Kiss Me, Kate, from July 9-19, 2015 at the Robinson Theatre (617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA, 02452). Starring Broadway couple Sarah Pfisterer as Lilli Vanessi/Kate (The Phantom of the Opera, Reagle's My Fair Lady) and Rick Hilsabeck as Fred Graham/Petruchio (Billy Elliot, Reagle's My Fair Lady), Cole Porter's hilarious musical recounts the madcap backstage and onstage antics of two feuding couples during a production of The Taming of the Shrew. Reagle will close out its summer season from August 6-16 with Wonderful Town, starring Katie Anne Clarke and Jennifer Ellis. Individual tickets range from $35 to $63; season subscriptions and group tickets are available at a discount. Tickets can be purchased at www.reaglemusictheatre.com, by calling 781-891-5600, or at the theater box office.
Nominees Announced for 1st Annual Central Texas Excellence in Theatre Awards; Announcement Set for 5/2

After months of thought, debate and conversation, the staff and writers of Austin Entertainment Weekly with much assistance from Broadway World Austin's Editor Jeff Davis, have announced a new award system for the Central Texas Theatre Community.
HELLO DOLLY!, FOOTLOOSE & More Set for Covedale Center's 2014 Summer Classic Season

Cincinnati Landmark Productions knows how to put on great summer shows! We've been serving up hilarious comedies, beloved musicals, belly laughs, dazzling dances, stirring songs and onstage fireworks for over 30 years! For the Summer of 2014, we've put together a hot four-show package at the cool Covedale Center for the Performing Arts.
ABC Renews Summer Series MOTIVE for Second Season

According to Deadline, the network has ordered a second season of its Canadian-produced fresman thriller, following its steady first outing in Adults 18-49. The first season wrapped last month.
FOOTLOOSE, HELLO, DOLLY! & More Set for Cincinnati Landmark Productions' Summer 2014 Season

The season includes Hello Dolly, The Sunshine Boys, Footloose and The Will Rogers Follies.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - "Undertow" Episode of ABC's MOTIVE

On the next episode of NBC's MOTIVE titled "Undertow", detectives Flynn and Vega's investigation uncovers a Hitchcockian tale of tragedy and desperation. Get a sneak peek below!
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Out of the Past' Episode of ABC's MOTIVE

On the next episode of ABC's MOTIVE titled "Out of the Past", after investigating the execution-style slaying of a news shop proprietor with high-level military training, Detectives Flynn and Vega struggle to find the connection to a pediatrician.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - "Against All Odds" Episode of ABC's MOTIVE

On an all-new episode of ABC's MOTIVE titled "Against All Odds", a high-priced lawyer is discovered murdered in his home. Get a sneak peek below!
VIDEO: First Look - MOTIVE's "Crimes of Passion," Airing 5/23

On MOTIVE's upcoming episode, titled 'Crimes of Passion,' when a teenage girl is killed in a hit-and-run accident, first clues point Detectives Flynn and Vega toward the girl's disgruntled ex-boyfriend. Passion is a strong enough motive for murder, but Angie believes the boyfriend is innocent and begins to unravel a connection between the victim and an eminent prosecutor in the midst of a mayoral campaign. It turns out that passion may well be the motive, and the underpinning of a secret double life, on THURSDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on ABC.
ABC Adjusts Summer Schedule, Bumps BACHELORETTE Premiere to 5/27

The innovative new procedural "Motive" will now premiere on a new special day and time, Monday, May 20 from 9:01-10:00 p.m., ET, following the finale of the "Dancing with the Stars" performance show, while its regular time period premiere remains the same, on Thursday, May 23 at 9:00 p.m., ET. "The Bachelorette" will now debut on Monday, May 27 from 8:00-10:01 p.m., ET.
Lauren Holly to Star in New ABC Drama Series MOTIVE

ABC has picked up MOTIVE, a thrilling crime drama from the executive producer of "Dexter" and "The Mentalist," with a unique twist focusing not on who did the crime, but why the crime was committed in the first place. The 13-episode drama is scheduled to air in Summer 2013 on the ABC Television Network.
Corrie Miller stars as Annie Oakley in BRT's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN

Corrie Miller stars as the irrepressible Annie Oakley in Boiler Room Theatre's 11th season opening production of Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun, running February 11 through March 12 in Franklin.
Boiler Room Theatre to Open 11th Season with Annie Get Your Gun 2/11-3/12

The Boiler Room Theatre (BRT), Williamson County's resident professional theatre company, opens its 11 th season with Irving Berlin's classic musicalAnnie Get Your Gun opening February 11, 2011 at the theatre, located in the historic Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Building Six, in Franklin, Tenn. for a run through March 12.

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Betty Rogers has written 1 shows including The Will Rogers Follies (Source Material).

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