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John Heffron Comes to Comedy Works South, January 27 - 29 Photo John Heffron Comes to Comedy Works South, January 27 - 29
by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2022

Comedy Works has announced that John Heffron will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark....


Duluth Playhouse Underground Presents A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 Photo Duluth Playhouse Underground Presents A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2
by Stephi Wild - February 01, 2023

Duluth Playhouse presents A Doll's House, Part 2, the thoroughly modern, 90-minute 'sequel' to Henrik Ibsen's 1879 classic. Kendra Carlson directs this stand-alone continuation (no need to know the original) opening at Zeitgeist Teatro Zuccone February 23....


BroadStage Presents BLACKBOX: LIZZIE NO Next Month Photo BroadStage Presents BLACKBOX: LIZZIE NO Next Month
by Stephi Wild - January 24, 2023

Next in BroadStage's blackbox series is jazz artist Lizzie No at The Edye on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 8:00pm....


Michael Anthony Theatrical Announces Halloween Season Featuring Concerts at The Green Photo Michael Anthony Theatrical Announces Halloween Season Featuring Concerts at The Green Room 42 & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2022

The Green Room 42 will welcome back Michael Anthony Theatrical to its stage with their new Halloween season, with performances on Friday, October 21st and Saturday, October 22nd, both at 9:30pm....


Oprah to Announce THE COLOR PURPLE Casting in ABC SOUL OF A NATION Special Photo Oprah to Announce THE COLOR PURPLE Casting in ABC SOUL OF A NATION Special
by Michael Major - February 03, 2022

The special will reveal the lead actresses who are cast as Celia and Sofia in Warner Bros.’ film adaptation of the beloved musical “The Color Purple” and feature an exclusive clip of “The Color Purple” producer Oprah Winfrey delivering the casting news to one of the actresses....


Edinburgh 2022: Review: RACHEL FAIRBURN: CAN I BE AWFUL? , Monkey Barrel Photo Edinburgh 2022: Review: RACHEL FAIRBURN: CAN I BE AWFUL? , Monkey Barrel
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 05, 2022

Brassy, abrasive, rude, belligerent. The four horsemen of the apocalypse? No. They’re all words that have been used to describe Rachel of All Killa No Filla, and she’s proper sick of it now. She’s also sick of being told to “be kind” by everyone from bearded hipster men in T-shirts. What’s wrong wit...


The Love Show NYC's Gl'AMOUR! Comes To The Hidden Jewel Box Theater in December Photo The Love Show NYC's Gl'AMOUR! Comes To The Hidden Jewel Box Theater in December
by A.A. Cristi - December 02, 2024

The iconic Love Show has announced a new show that will take audiences on a journey through all the holidays sweet treats. Step into a world of visual enchantment and allure with Gl'Amour!, a tantalizing cabaret experience of live singing, dance, burlesque and whimsy. ...


Willow Avalon Confirms Anticipated Debut Headline Tour Photo Willow Avalon Confirms Anticipated Debut Headline Tour
by Josh Sharpe - November 19, 2024

Rising singer, songwriter and musician Willow Avalon will kick off her debut headline tour in January. the 2025 tour features stops at New York’s Bowery Ballroom, Nashville’s Exit/In, Washington D.C.’s The Atlantis, Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern, Boston’s The Sinclair and more....


GOOD MORNING AMERICA to Celebrate 30 Years of Disney on Broadway Photo GOOD MORNING AMERICA to Celebrate 30 Years of Disney on Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

Tune into Good Morning America next week to take part in a celebration of 30 years of Disney on Broadway. On Thursday, May 16, the ABC morning show will celebrate the milestone of Disney's long history of shows on Broadway, beginning in 1994 with Beauty and the Beast. Since that time, several Disney...


EDINBURGH 2023: Mad Ron Q&A Photo EDINBURGH 2023: Mad Ron Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 07, 2023

BWW caught up with Mad Ron to chat about bringing Crime School to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe....


CMA'S SUMMER JAM Concert Airs Tomorrow on ABC Photo CMA'S SUMMER JAM Concert Airs Tomorrow on ABC
by Michael Major - September 01, 2021

The concert features performances by Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, and more! Filmed July 27-28 with the Nashville skyline as the backdrop, this three-hour, artist-curated primetime special features more than 30 individual performances and collaborations ...


Philip Roger Roy Presents MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH, AND I'M IN THERAPY Photo Philip Roger Roy Presents MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH, AND I'M IN THERAPY at DTC in June
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2022

The international comedy hit My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy!, featuring actor & comedian Peter J. Fogel, will be coming to Delaware Theatre Company June 1-19, 2022....


Bebe Neuwirth Will Announce Chita Rivera Award Nominations Next Week Photo Bebe Neuwirth Will Announce Chita Rivera Award Nominations Next Week
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2024

Tony Award winner and dance icon Bebe Neuwirth, who is currently starring in Broadway’s revival of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, will announce this year’s Chita Rivera Awards nominations next week! Find out how to tune in here!...


AMERICA'S BACKYARD GOLD Premieres On Discovery Channel In March Photo AMERICA'S BACKYARD GOLD Premieres On Discovery Channel In March
by Michael Major - February 29, 2024

Since the earliest gold rushes, there's no better time than the present to hunt for gold. Recent storms and floods have uncovered fresh deposits across the United States, and gold is at its highest price ever. From the Dakotas to Georgia and Montana to California, modern miners don't need heavy equi...


VIDEO: G-SALIH Releases New Music Video 'Found You' Photo VIDEO: G-SALIH Releases New Music Video 'Found You'
by Michael Major - February 09, 2022

G-SALIH has delivered his capturing and introspective new single and video “Found You”. Shot by Steve Muelz, the music video sets forth scenes of G-SALIH throughout Manhattan from sprightly Times Square to the gritty underground subway. Watch the new music video now!...


Mickey Pettit to Present EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM ETHEL MERMAN at 54 Photo Mickey Pettit to Present EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM ETHEL MERMAN at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2023

Mickey Pettit will present EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM ETHEL MERMAN on June 27, 2023 at 54 Below....


David Lloyd Shepard Releases New Book THE NEW PSYCHOLOGY Photo David Lloyd Shepard Releases New Book THE NEW PSYCHOLOGY
by Blair Ingenthron - April 16, 2023

David Lloyd Shepard has announced the release of his new book, The New PSYCHOLOGY: A Unified Field of Brain, Mind, Behavior, Perception, Culture, and Life......


WICKED Themed Macaroni and Cheese Hits Stores Photo WICKED Themed Macaroni and Cheese Hits Stores
by Josh Sharpe - October 15, 2024

No need to fear, mac and cheese lovers: Wicked has you covered. Great Value, Walmart's generic grocery brand, has released a new Wicked-themed Macaroni and Cheese cup featuring pink or green color-changing cheese....


Oprah to Announce THE COLOR PURPLE Casting in ABC SOUL OF A NATION Special Photo Oprah to Announce THE COLOR PURPLE Casting in ABC SOUL OF A NATION Special
by Michael Major - February 03, 2022

The special will reveal the lead actresses who are cast as Celia and Sofia in Warner Bros.’ film adaptation of the beloved musical “The Color Purple” and feature an exclusive clip of “The Color Purple” producer Oprah Winfrey delivering the casting news to one of the actresses....


ABC News to Host 2024 Election Presidential Debate in September Photo ABC News to Host 2024 Election Presidential Debate in September
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024

ABC News has announced that a 2024 election presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The primetime debate will air on ABC, the 24/7 streaming network ABC News Live and Hulu. ABC News will make the debate available to simu...


Vancouver's Mossy Ledge Releases Single 'All You Need To Know' After Extended Hiatus Photo Vancouver's Mossy Ledge Releases Single 'All You Need To Know' After Extended Hiatus
by Josh Sharpe - July 23, 2024

Vancouver's alt-rock sensation Mossy Ledge has just released their brand new single, 'All You Need To Know,' on all major streaming platforms. This single marks the beginning of a series of new tracks the band plans to record, following their recent success with singles 'Departure' and 'Get to Me' f...


Video: Watch Corbin Bleu & Constance Wu Perform 'Suddenly Seymour' From LITTLE SHOP O Photo Video: Watch Corbin Bleu & Constance Wu Perform 'Suddenly Seymour' From LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - October 23, 2023

Cobrin Bleu and Constace Wu stopped by Good Morning America to perform 'Suddenly Seymour' from the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors. Watch the video of the new Seymour and Audrey now!...


Ariana Grande Arrives in England to Film WICKED Movie Photo Ariana Grande Arrives in England to Film WICKED Movie
by Michael Major - July 12, 2022

Ariana Grande shared two new photos to her Instagram story, one of an open field with hot air balloons flying above it, along with a photo of a framed picture of the Scarecrow from the original Wizard of Oz film, captioned '!!!!,' signalling that she has arrived to film the highly-anticipated screen...


Emilio Solla And Antonio Lizana's Flamenco-Jazz Album 'El Siempre Mar' is out now Photo Emilio Solla And Antonio Lizana's Flamenco-Jazz Album 'El Siempre Mar' is out now
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2023

Today marks the release of El Siempre Mar, the latest output from heralded pianist Emilio Solla and in-demand saxophonist and vocalist Antonio Lizana. ...


Malik Baptiste Debuts 'All You Need to Know' Featuring Snoh Aalegra Photo Malik Baptiste Debuts 'All You Need to Know' Featuring Snoh Aalegra
by Michael Major - January 11, 2023

GRAMMY award-winning producer and artist Malik Baptiste kicks off a new chapter and releases his new single “All You Need To Know,” featuring GRAMMY nominated, Iranian Swedish-born singer Snoh Aalegra. The track tightly packages Baptiste’s upbringing in Texas and the singular experiences that shaped...






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