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Greenway Arts Alliance to Present GHOST STORIES: THE DEAD CAN'T DANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2024

Greenway Arts Alliance will present the limited engagement of GHOST STORIES: THE DEAD CAN’T DANCE, a collection of haunting ghost stories that will spook and thrill through an immersive, cross-cultural evening of music, theatre and dance. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Olney Theatre to Present Concerts, Cabarets & More At Olney Outdoors Beginning In July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024

Enjoy a variety of performances including concerts, cabarets, comedy, and drag shows at Olney Theatre's Olney Outdoors starting this July. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets!

LITTLE MISS PERFECT World Premiere & More Set for Olney Theatre 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024

Olney Theatre has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring the world premiere of Little Miss Perfect and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Samuel L. Jackson to Receive Chairman's Award at 53rd NAACP Image Awards
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2022

Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most respected actors in Hollywood. Jackson’s portrayal of ‘Jules’ in Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction” made a mark on American cinema. In addition tO critical acclaim, he received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations, as well as a Best Supporting Actor award from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

PULSE OF THE CITY To Be Premiered At Hollywood Fringe Festival 2021
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2021

Coconut Productions has announced the World Premiere of the of the original production of Pulse of the City. 

52nd NAACP Image Awards Announced - Viola Davis, Eddie Murphy, LeBron James, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2021

Following the week-long virtual experience, tonight the NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards winners during a special LIVE broadcast on BET and simulcast across ViacomCBS networks including CBS for its first time, as well as BET Her, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Paramount, Pop, Smithsonian, TV Land, VH1, BET PLUTO, and CMT.

The 49th Annual Nashville Film Festival Announces The 2018 Tennessee First Selections
by Macon Prickett - Apr 2, 2018

The 49th Annual Nashville Film Festival continues its rollout of film announcements with the seven selected Tennessee First films that include the World Premiere of Other Versions of You and Straight Up: Kentucky Bourbon as well as the Southeast US Premiere of Triumph starring and narrated by Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker.

SCHOOL OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL Extended Booking In West End For a Third Time To January 2018
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2017

For a third time since its West End premiere Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of School of Rock - The Musical today announces a further booking extension with tickets now available to 14 January 2018.

SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL Extended Booking In West End To May 2017
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2017

Having recently twice smashed the house record at the New London Theatre, today, 9 January 2017, Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End production of School of Rock - The Musical announces the show is extending booking for a second time since its official opening.  Tickets are now available to 28 May 2017.

SCHOOL OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL Extends in the West End to April 2017
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2016

Today, 18 November 2016, Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End production of School of Rock - The Musical announces the show will be extending booking at the New London Theatre to 9 April 2017.

BWW Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK, New London Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Nov 17, 2016

Andrew Lloyd Webber may seem an unlikely rock god, but he's harnessed anarchic musical liberation for this big-hearted, irresistibly entertaining new show, adapted from the popular Jack Black film. Its success on Broadway looks likely to be replicated here, given its broad appeal, hummable hits and giddy, live-action cartoon hijinks framing the seriously impressive talent of its young rockers.

Photo Flash: West End Production of SCHOOL OF ROCK
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2016

Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End production of School of Rock - The Musical is currently previewing at the New London Theatre with opening night set for 14 November 2016.  School of Rock - The Musical is initially booking to 12 February 2017.

STAGE TUBE: SCHOOL OF ROCK - It SMELLS LIKE TWEEN SPIRIT Web Series
by Liz Cearns - Sep 16, 2016

The seven-part webisode series follows the West End cast of School of Rock - The Musical as they get ready to begin performances at the New London Theatre on 24 October 2016. In episode one, join Jo Whiley as she hosts the West End launch for School of Rock - The Musical. This episode sees the cast begin their journey performing in the spotlight in front of a live audience for the very first time. See the kids rock out at a jamming session with their future substitute teacher Mr Dewey Finn (David Fynn).

They're in the Band- David Fynn Will Lead SCHOOL OF ROCK in London!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2016

Today, 8 September 2016, Andrew Lloyd Webber announces David Fynn is to lead the London cast of School of Rock - The Musical as wannabe rock star Dewey Finn. Lloyd Webber's West End production will begin previews at the New London Theatre on 24 October 2016 with opening night on 14 November 2016, School of Rock - The Musical is initially booking to 12 February 2017.

West End Cast Announced for SCHOOL OF ROCK!
by Liz Cearns - Sep 8, 2016

Andrew Lloyd Webber announces David Fynn is to lead the London cast of School of Rock - The Musical as wannabe rock star Dewey Finn.  Lloyd Webber's West End production will begin previews at the New London Theatre on 24 October 2016 with opening night on 14 November 2016, School of Rock - The Musical is initially booking to 12 February 2017.

The National Civil Rights Museum Announces 25th Freedom Award
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 13, 2016

Today, the National Civil Rights Museum announced recipients of The Freedom Award, the museum's signature event that honors outstanding individuals for their significant contributions to civil and human rights. This year's honorees are Benjamin Crump, civil rights attorney; Tawakkol Karman, Yemeni human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate; The Honorable Damon Jerome Keith, longest serving judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Court; Soledad O'Brien, journalist and executive producer; and Bryan Stevenson, attorney and social justice activist.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST Shown in New Novel
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 30, 2015

Drawing from his extensive experience as an officer of the law and from his time as a non-uniformed investigator, John Charles Harper tells the thrilling story of a 'Conflict of Interest' (published by Xlibris) in the 1970s Philly drug scene. This novel is based on true events and gives readers a realistic depiction of political corruption, the trafficking and sale of illegal controlled substances by narco cartels, and the efforts of those seeking end the drug war once and for all.

American Stage Begins 2013-14 Season with THE BIRDS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2013

American Stage Theatre Company is excited to announce their 2013-2014 season opening production, THE BIRDS by the acclaimed Irish Playwright Conor McPherson (The Seafarer). Previews are tonight and tomorrow, October 2 & 3. Opening Night is October 4 and the production runs through October 27.

American Stage to Open 2013-14 Season with THE BIRDS, 10/2-27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2013

American Stage Theatre Company is excited to announce their 2013-2014 season opening production, THE BIRDS by the acclaimed Irish Playwright Conor McPherson (The Seafarer). Previews are October 2 & 3. Opening Night is October 4 and the production runs through October 27.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Doubting Tommy' Episode of ABC's BODY OF PROOF
by - Apr 8, 2013

On the next episode of ABC's BODY OF PROOF titled "Doubting Tommy", a young girl is found murdered, and when Megan arrives at the scene, she finds Tommy covered in blood. Get a sneak peek below!