Dawn Johnson

SUMMER@MW Returns With Three Summer Concerts In 2024

Enjoy three exciting summer concerts at Summer@MW on July 26, 28, and August 2. Experience a variety of musical performances perfect for the summer season.

The 4th YALE IN HOLLYWOOD Fest Concludes And Announces Award Winners

Yale in Hollywood Fest concludes its 4th annual global edition and announces award winners. Justin Noble receives the Career Achievement Award and Cory Finley is named Visionary of the Year. The festival also recognizes outstanding short films in various categories. The event concludes with the announcement of 2024's festival dates.

Global Virtual Film Festival YALE IN HOLLYWOOD FEST Announces Full Line Up

Yale in Hollywood will present its third global virtual film festival, Yale in Hollywood Fest, from December 1 to 3, 2022, with a three-day line up of feature and short films and an esteemed alumnae jury consisting of actress Robinne Lee, Obbie winning playwright David Henry Hwang, last year's festival winner actor/writer Jeff Locker and actress/current Yale student Sophia Mitri Schloss.

Anita Cochran Launches 2021 'Love Anchors Concert Series'

The outdoor stage at Tennessee National is located in the heart of the 1400 acre, picturesque community that features championship golf, miles of trails, lakefront homes and a beautiful Amphitheater by the water.

Winners Announced For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Anchorage Awards! Perseverance Theatre Wins Theatre Of The Decade!

Winners have been announced for the 2020 BroadwayWorld Anchorage Awards - which were back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! 

Sundance Institute Names Latest Nonfiction Grantees

Sundance Institute today named the global cohort of independent nonfiction film projects that comprise its latest Documentary Fund Grantees, including specialized grants administered by The Kendeda Fund and the Stories of Change Fund.

Tenille Townes Named iHeartCountry's 'On The Verge' Artist

Emerging singer, songwriter and performer Tenille Townes is iHeartCountry's next “On The Verge” artist. The program includes on-air exposure, which has already led to a lift for Townes' debut single “Somebody's Daughter,” as well as significant digital and social support across iHeartMedia's network of country radio stations and websites. The program has proven instrumental in the development of such successful and highly credible artists such as Sam Hunt, Maren Morris, Luke Combs, Mitchell Tenpenny and Cam. In celebration of this honor, Townes will perform on the iHeartCountry Festival stage at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX on May 4.

JD & The Straight Shot Unveils Video For THE GREAT DIVIDE

New York City/Nashville-based Americana band JD & The Straight Shot has released a thought-provoking video for the dynamic, foot-stomping song “The Great Divide” featuring a variety of news footage that adds a visual layer to the already vivid lyrics: https://bit.ly/2Bw0R4W.

Americana Band JD & THE STRAIGHT SHOT Will Release New Album THE GREAT DIVIDE Autumn 2018

Americana Band JD & THE STRAIGHT SHOT Will Release New Album THE GREAT DIVIDE Autumn 2018

BWW Interview: Michelle Johnson of SPOTLIGHT: THE MUSIC OF ICONS at Myron's Cabaret Jazz At The Smith Center For The Performing Arts

International vocalist Michelle Johnson has worked with some of the biggest music legends. When she sings their songs in her show, it is from the heart and soul of a performer who understands the lyrics and music. Johnson will be performing 'Spotlight: The Music of Icons' in Myron's Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on March 2.

Thirteen's American Masters Presents the U.S. Broadcast Premiere of Richard Linklater -- Dream is Destiny 9/1 on PBS

Slacker. Indie filmmaker. Oscar nominee. Writer, director, producer, actor Richard Linklater (b. July 30, 1960) is all these things and more. Boasting a trove of never-before-seen archival footage, American Masters: Richard Linklater -- dream is destiny provides an unconventional look at the fiercely independent style of filmmaking that emerged out of Austin, Texas in the late 1980s and 1990s with Linklater as its poster boy. The new documentary premieres nationwide Today, September 1 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). The film will be available to stream the following day via pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS OTT apps.

AMERICAN MASTERS Presents Richard Linklater - Dream Is Destiny on PBS Today

Slacker. Indie filmmaker. Oscar nominee. Writer, director, producer, actor Richard Linklater (b. July 30, 1960) is all these things and more. Boasting a trove of never-before-seen archival footage, American Masters: Richard Linklater -- dream is destiny provides an unconventional look at the fiercely independent style of filmmaking

Thirteen's American Masters Presents the U.S. Broadcast Premiere of Richard Linklater -- Dream is Destiny 9/1 on PBS

Slacker. Indie filmmaker. Oscar nominee. Writer, director, producer, actor Richard Linklater (b. July 30, 1960) is all these things and more. Boasting a trove of never-before-seen archival footage, American Masters: Richard Linklater -- dream is destiny provides an unconventional look at the fiercely independent style of filmmaking that emerged out of Austin, Texas in the late 1980s and 1990s with Linklater as its poster boy. The new documentary premieres nationwide Friday, September 1 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). The film will be available to stream the following day via pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS OTT apps.

AMERICAN MASTERS Presents Richard Linklater - Dream Is Destiny on PBS 9/1

Slacker. Indie filmmaker. Oscar nominee. Writer, director, producer, actor Richard Linklater (b. July 30, 1960) is all these things and more. Boasting a trove of never-before-seen archival footage, American Masters: Richard Linklater -- dream is destiny provides an unconventional look at the fiercely independent style of filmmaking

Bookworks Presents Today's Shelf Awareness for Readers

As Halloween draws near, we have some favorite chillers and thrillers, from board books to YA novels to audiobooks. The Hallo-Wiener by Dav Pilkey (Scholastic), debuting in a board book edition, stars a Dachshund named Oscar, teased by his canine peers for his shape, size and bun costume--until he proves to be the perfect foil to a menacing 'monster.'

Top YA Authors Meet Fans at LeakyCon 2014, Now thru 8/3

From 'The Fault in Our Stars' to 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' and 'Speak,' young adult novels continue to capture the hearts and attention of readers around the world. Several of the most popular and bestselling authors in the genre will be making appearances at this year's LeakyCon, the leading sci-fi/fantasy film, television and book convention being held today, July 30-Aug. 3 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Top YA Authors to Meet Fans at LeakyCon 2014, 7/30-8/3

From 'The Fault in Our Stars' to 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' and 'Speak,' young adult novels continue to capture the hearts and attention of readers around the world. Several of the most popular and bestselling authors in the genre will be making appearances at this year's LeakyCon, the leading sci-fi/fantasy film, television and book convention being held July 30-Aug. 3 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Joe's Pub Announces Anne Steele, Happy Ending Music & Reading Nov Guests

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.