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Seniors Sell Out Production of GREASE After Going Viral On TikTok
by Joshua Wright - Feb 19, 2024

For a group of senior citizens in London, Ontario - fame wasn't on their minds when they signed up for an aged 55+ production of the musical Grease. However, thanks to a now-viral TikTok video, their May 2024 production is completely sold out, with an ever-growing waitlist at the box office.

Photos: Taylor Swift & Tobin Mitnick Once Starred Together in GREASE
by Joshua Wright - Feb 2, 2024

Social media personality and comedian Tobin Mitnick recently shared on Instagram photos found by his mom (thanks, mom!) of himself co-starring in a childhood production of Grease with none other than Taylor Swift.

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Comes to Prince William Little Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2019

Rehearsals are underway for Prince William Little Theatre's 'Anne of Green Gables,' a charming play by L.M. Montgomery and Sylvia Ashby, produced by arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH.

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Comes to Prince William Little Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2019

Rehearsals are underway for Prince William Little Theatre's 'Anne of Green Gables,' a charming play by L.M. Montgomery and Sylvia Ashby, produced by arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH.

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Comes to Prince William Little Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2019

Rehearsals are underway for Prince William Little Theatre's 'Anne of Green Gables,' a charming play by L.M. Montgomery and Sylvia Ashby, produced by arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH.

BWW Feature: GREASE Is Still The Word! A Brief History of GREASE from Chicago to LIVE!
by Alexa Spiegel - Jan 31, 2016

What do you think of when someone says 'Grease'? The movie? The most recent revival? The original Chicago production? Whichever one, chances are hand-jives, summer lovin' and Sandy's iconic 'bad girl' outfit are a few things that come to mind. Grease and it's beloved Pink Ladies and T-Birds (or Burger Palace Boys, as they were originally called!) have had a long journey from Chicago to Fox's upcoming production of Grease: Live, that will air tonight, Sunday, January 31st!

Civil War, Andrew Jackson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln and More Highlight July 2014 Talks at the N-Y Historical Society
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2014

The New-York Historical Society has announced its July 2014 talks. Scroll down for details!

Civil War, Andrew Jackson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln and More Highlight July 2014 Talks at the N-Y Historical Society
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2014

The New-York Historical Society has announced its July 2014 talks. Scroll down for details!

Anthony Kearns to Perform at 113th Annual St. Patrick's Day Banquet in Chicago, 3/14
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 13, 2014

World-renowned tenor Anthony Kearns, of The Irish Tenors, will be a featured entertainer at the 113th Annual St. Patrick's Day Banquet hosted by the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago on Friday, March 14, 2014, it was announced.

Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Opens Anders Zorn: Sweden's Master Painter Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2013

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco present Anders Zorn: Sweden's Master Painter, bringing together one hundred of the artist's oil paintings, watercolors, etchings, and sculptures. Anders Zorn (Swedish, 1860–1920) was one of the world's most famous living artists at the turn of the twentieth century, known for his virtuoso painting and printmaking techniques. Although he was a hugely successful portrait painter in this country—depicting captains of industry, members of high society, and three U.S. Presidents—it has been nearly a century since his work has been examined with a major American retrospective.

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Present Anders Zorn: Sweden's Master Painter, 11/9
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 6, 2013

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco present Anders Zorn: Sweden's Master Painter, bringing together one hundred of the artist's oil paintings, watercolors, etchings, and sculptures. Anders Zorn (Swedish, 1860–1920) was one of the world's most famous living artists at the turn of the twentieth century, known for his virtuoso painting and printmaking techniques. Although he was a hugely successful portrait painter in this country—depicting captains of industry, members of high society, and three U.S. Presidents—it has been nearly a century since his work has been examined with a major American retrospective.

Columbia College Chicago Establishes Jim Jacobs Musical Theatre Scholarship
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 17, 2012

Jim Jacobs, actor, singer, songwriter, and coauthor of the hit musical Grease, established the Jim Jacobs Musical Theatre Scholarship at Columbia College Chicago this fall. The newly created scholarship will provide support to two Musical Theatre students as they continue their education at Columbia College Chicago.

Paramount Theatre Season Begins with GREASE, Now thru 10/7
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2012

Grease kicks off the second blockbuster Broadway musical series, tonight, Sept. 12 - Oct. 7, 2012 at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora.

Paramount Theatre Season to Begin With GREASE, 9/12-10-7
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 10, 2012

Grease kicks off the second blockbuster Broadway musical series, Sept. 12 - Oct. 7, 2012 at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora.