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Ken Burns's two-part, four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th Century's most consequential and compelling personalities.

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The Garden Brings Waterfront Dining Back To Cherry Street Pier For Spring And Summer Photo The Garden Brings Waterfront Dining Back To Cherry Street Pier For Spring And Summer
by A.A. Cristi - April 27, 2021

The outdoor oasis is a stunning open-air eatery with 20,000 square feet of space featuring 250 covered shaded seats, floor to ceiling trees, blooming flowers, lush greenery, wooden picnic benches, modern art, urban design - and of course, amazing day and night views of the sunning Benjamin Franklin ...


The Spring Lake Theatre Co. Presents An All-female Cast For 1776 Photo The Spring Lake Theatre Co. Presents An All-female Cast For 1776
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 10, 2020

The Spring Lake Theatre Company will present the award-winning and revolutionary 1776 the Musical - with a twist!...


Photo: First Look at Broadway-Bound 1776 at A.R.T. Photo Photo: First Look at Broadway-Bound 1776 at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022

The Broadway-bound production of 1776 began performances last week at American Repertory Theater at Harvard University and we've got the first photos of the cast and the new production. ...


Exclusive: Nathan Lane on Re-Naming Himself After His GUYS & DOLLS Character on FINDI Photo Exclusive: Nathan Lane on Re-Naming Himself After His GUYS & DOLLS Character on FINDING YOUR ROOTS
by Michael Major - February 22, 2022

In an exclusive clip from tonight's episode of Finding Your Roots on PBS, Nathan Lane discusses the process of how he decided to change his name, choosing between the first names of two of his previous roles, Benjamin Franklin in 1776 or Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls. Leslie Odom Jr. will also ap...


David Charles Abell Appointed Music Director And Principal Conductor Of The Philly PO Photo David Charles Abell Appointed Music Director And Principal Conductor Of The Philly POPS
by A.A. Cristi - February 12, 2020

The Philly POPS announced today the appointment of David Charles Abell as Music Director and Principal Conductor. Abell made his debut with the POPS in 2013 with his unforgettable presentations of A Philly POPS Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season. He was appointed Principal Guest Conductor i...


Celebrate The Holidays On The Kimmel Cultural Campus Photo Celebrate The Holidays On The Kimmel Cultural Campus
by A.A. Cristi - November 11, 2021

The Kimmel Cultural Campus celebrates the holiday season safely and with an array of offerings, designed to appeal to a range of ages and artistic tastes, alongside The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Campus’ esteemed Resident Companies....


Reyes | Finn to Present 'James Benjamin Franklin: Practice' Photo Reyes | Finn to Present 'James Benjamin Franklin: Practice'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2022

Reyes | Finn  will present Practice, the gallery’s third solo exhibition of work by Detroit-based artist James Benjamin Franklin, which will be on view from January 15th–February 26th, 2022....


Antonio Cipriano Joins NATIONAL TREASURE Series on Disney+ Photo Antonio Cipriano Joins NATIONAL TREASURE Series on Disney+
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2022

Jagged Little Pill star Antonio Cipriano has been cast as a series regular on the upcoming National Treasure series on Disney+....


Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre to Stage 1776 Photo Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre to Stage 1776
by Marissa Tomeo - March 20, 2022

The Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre Company present America’s Tony Award-winning musical “1776,” March 18th through April 3rd. Witness the birth of a nation as our forefathers struggle to craft the Declaration of Independence. The seminal event in American history blazes to vivi...


BWW Exclusive: Theater Critic Matt Windman Returns to French Woods for All-Female 177 Photo BWW Exclusive: Theater Critic Matt Windman Returns to French Woods for All-Female 1776
by Matt Windman - October 13, 2019

Two years ago, I revisited French Woods Festival of the Arts (which I attended from 1999 to 2002 as a camper/teen actor and then as an assistant director/stage manager) and BroadwayWorld kindly published an article I wrote about the experience. In light of my responsibilities at work (attorney by da...


TV: 1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram! Photo TV: 1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram!
by Linnae Medeiros - July 01, 2019

This weekend, Keith Hines piddled, twiddled and resolved as he took BroadwayWorld behind the scenes at The Muny's production of 1776! So in case you missed it (or just want to relive all of the fun and excitement), we compiled clips for you to enjoy. Check it all out!...


OH Maestro Eiki Isomura - Flipping the Lens on MADAMA BUTTERFLY Photo OH Maestro Eiki Isomura - Flipping the Lens on MADAMA BUTTERFLY
by Guest Author: Eiki Isomura - May 02, 2019

Is a realistic portrayal of Japanese people and culture even possible in BUTTERFLY, given that its source material was conceived entirely through a western lens? Can that lens be flipped somehow?...


1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow! Photo 1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros - June 28, 2019

It's time to head to Philadelphia because Keith Hines is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story tomorrow, June 29th, at the Muny's production of 1776! Be sure to tune in all throughout the day to get a look behind-the-scenes of the historical musical! You're definitely gonna want to vote yes fo...


Luis Figueroa Joins All-Star Lineup Of A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas Photo Luis Figueroa Joins All-Star Lineup Of A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas
by Julie Musbach - October 18, 2019

The Philly POPS announced today that Latin pop star Luis Figueroa will join its all-star show, A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas at The Met Philadelphia....


Antonio Cipriano Joins NATIONAL TREASURE Series on Disney+ Photo Antonio Cipriano Joins NATIONAL TREASURE Series on Disney+
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2022

Jagged Little Pill star Antonio Cipriano has been cast as a series regular on the upcoming National Treasure series on Disney+....


The Philly POPS Announces Three Performances During Wawa Welcome America Festival Photo The Philly POPS Announces Three Performances During Wawa Welcome America Festival
by A.A. Cristi - June 05, 2019

The Philly POPS announced today three performances during the annual Wawa Welcome America Festival, including POPS on Independence with Disney Princess Susan Egan and POPS on the Parkway with Academy and GRAMMY award-winning superstar Jennifer Hudson....


David Charles Abell Appointed Music Director And Principal Conductor Of The Philly PO Photo David Charles Abell Appointed Music Director And Principal Conductor Of The Philly POPS
by A.A. Cristi - February 12, 2020

The Philly POPS announced today the appointment of David Charles Abell as Music Director and Principal Conductor. Abell made his debut with the POPS in 2013 with his unforgettable presentations of A Philly POPS Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season. He was appointed Principal Guest Conductor i...


The Dali String Quartet Launches New PRIMAVERA PRESENTS Series Photo The Dali String Quartet Launches New PRIMAVERA PRESENTS Series
by A.A. Cristi - April 04, 2022

The first Primavera Presents musical event will take place on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 3 p.m. with a concert by The Dali Quartet. ...


VIDEO: Get A First Look at 1776 at The Muny! Photo VIDEO: Get A First Look at 1776 at The Muny!
by Alan Henry - June 28, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Muny's production of 1776, the third show of its second century - not on stage through July 3. Check out the video!...


Reyes | Finn Announces Solo Exhibitions by Artists James Benjamin Franklin and Marcel Photo Reyes | Finn Announces Solo Exhibitions by Artists James Benjamin Franklin and Marcellus Armstrong
by Sarah Hookey - July 10, 2019

 This summer, during the second annual Detroit Art Week, Reyes | Finn is opening solo exhibitions by Detroit-based artist James Benjamin Franklin and DetroitBaltimore-based artist, Marcellus Armstrong....


Breaking: Cast Gathers for 1776 Workshop; Confirmed for Spring 2021 Broadway Season Photo Breaking: Cast Gathers for 1776 Workshop; Confirmed for Spring 2021 Broadway Season
by Nicole Rosky - April 16, 2020

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the cast has been assembled for Diane Paulus' Broadway-Bound 1776, which just began a Zoom workshop. Exact production dates have not been announced, though the A.R.T. has confirmed that the musical will play as a part of its 2020/21 Season, and Roundabout will bri...


VIDEO: Goodspeed Musicals Talks 1776 on New Episode of GREATSPEED Photo VIDEO: Goodspeed Musicals Talks 1776 on New Episode of GREATSPEED
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2021

Goodspeed Musicals has released its latest episode of the Greatspeed series, centered around 1776. This episode features two of the stars of Goodspeed's 2007 production of 1776, Ronn Carroll (Benjamin Franklin) and Peter A. Carey (John Adams), who will relive their favorite memories and share some c...


Meadow Brook Theatre Announces 13th Annual Children's Series Photo Meadow Brook Theatre Announces 13th Annual Children's Series
by A.A. Cristi - March 04, 2020

Tickets will go on sale Monday, March 9,2020 for Meadow Brook Theatre's 13th annual Children's Series, beginning in February 2021....


Palace Theatre Completes Lifting as Part of TSX Broadway Project Photo Palace Theatre Completes Lifting as Part of TSX Broadway Project
by Stephi Wild - May 05, 2022

The lifting of the Palace Theatre has been completed, marking a milestone in the TSX Broadway project. The theatre's new position is 30 feet about street level, within the podium of the 47-story Times Square hotel tower....


MR. SIMPSON Zoom Play Reading Will Be Presented By Theatre 40 in May Photo MR. SIMPSON Zoom Play Reading Will Be Presented By Theatre 40 in May
by Stephi Wild - April 29, 2021

Theatre Forty will present a Zoom reading of a new play, Mr. Simpson by Stephen Maitland-Lewis on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. PDT....






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