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The Vietnam War was a decade of agony that took the lives of more than 58,000 Americans, and that Not since the Civil War have we as a country been so torn apart. In an immersive narrative, Ken Burns and Lynn Novick tell the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. The Vietnam War features testimony from nearly 100 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides.

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Little Theatre Of Norfolk Pays Tribute To Women's History In A PIECE OF MY HEART Photo Little Theatre Of Norfolk Pays Tribute To Women's History In A PIECE OF MY HEART
by Stephi Wild - February 29, 2020

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Joel Grey Pens Essay on the Struggle of Life Without Theatre and Looks Ahead to the G Photo Joel Grey Pens Essay on the Struggle of Life Without Theatre and Looks Ahead to the Great Works that Will Come
by Nicole Rosky - April 22, 2020

Broadway fans everywhere continue to feel a void in the absence of live theatre, and Joel Grey is no exception. The Tony winner has written an opinion piece, featured in the New York Times, in which he admits to his struggle with the today's reality....


Tony-Nominee Anthony Chisholm Passes Away At 77 Photo Tony-Nominee Anthony Chisholm Passes Away At 77
by A.A. Cristi - October 16, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Tony-nominated actor, Anthony Chisholm.   ...


Skylight Music Theatre Presents First Developmental Reading Of FORTUNATE SONS Photo Skylight Music Theatre Presents First Developmental Reading Of FORTUNATE SONS
by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2021

Skylight Music Theatre today announced it will offer a rare insider's look at the making of a new musical when it presents the first staged concert reading of Fortunate Sons, featuring music and lyrics by legendary Oscar and Grammy Award-winner Paul Williams. ...


TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Musical Director Kimberly Grigsby To Conduct At 50th Anniversar Photo TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Musical Director Kimberly Grigsby To Conduct At 50th Anniversary Celebration Of Apollo 11 Launch
by Stephi Wild - July 14, 2019

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Carnegie Hall presents two performances of We Chose to Go to the Moon-a music and multimedia presentation, created and narrated by historian John Monsky, that reignites the unforgettable moments of the historic mission-on Tuesday, Jul...


Circle Productions Presents ANNAWON'S SONG by Beverly Andrews Photo Circle Productions Presents ANNAWON'S SONG by Beverly Andrews
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2020

Annawon's Song tells the story of a Native American military veteran, wounded in both body and mind. His story is twinned with that of a young Afghani teenager being groomed to become a suicide bomber....


Vincent Victoria Presents a Virtual Performance of THE DISAPPEARANCE OF EARTHA KITT Photo Vincent Victoria Presents a Virtual Performance of THE DISAPPEARANCE OF EARTHA KITT
by Stephi Wild - April 15, 2020

In the spirit of the old adage 'The show must go on!' Vincent Victoria Presents' theater company will be doing a virtual streamlined performance of their recent play 'The Disappearance of Eartha Kitt'' on Friday April 17th at 8pm....


Mitchell Old Company Presents DOGFIGHT Photo Mitchell Old Company Presents DOGFIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2022

Following the huge success and sold-out season of Heathers The Musical new up and coming Producer, Mitchell Old returns to ARA Darling Quarter Theatre from 19 April to 14 May with a totally reimagined vision of the hauntingly beautiful musical DOGFIGHT. ...


BWW Interview: Richard Thomas Is a Happy Warrior in THE GREAT SOCIETY Photo BWW Interview: Richard Thomas Is a Happy Warrior in THE GREAT SOCIETY
by Naomi Serviss - October 21, 2019

Thomas brings to life the conscience and energy of Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey in Robert Schenkkan's latest exploration of the earth-shaking events of the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson....


TV: Go Inside Opening Night of THE GREAT SOCIETY with Brian Cox and More! Photo TV: Go Inside Opening Night of THE GREAT SOCIETY with Brian Cox and More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - October 02, 2019

Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan returns to Broadway with the second of his two exhilarating dramas celebrating Lyndon B. Johnson's legacy: The Great Society starring Brian Cox ('Succession'), directed by Bill Rauch. This new play officially opened on Broadway last nig...


Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast for First Developmental Reading of FORTUNATE SO Photo Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast for First Developmental Reading of FORTUNATE SONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2021

 Skylight Music Theatre today announced the cast of the first staged concert reading of Fortunate Sons, featuring music and lyrics by legendary Oscar and Grammy Award-winner Paul Williams. The reading will be live streamed on Friday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at 7:30 p.m....


National WWI Museum and Memorial Has Released February Schedule of Events Photo National WWI Museum and Memorial Has Released February Schedule of Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 07, 2020

The National WWI Museum and Memorial's February offerings include a lecture on the role of the United States military in Siberia during WWI, a screening of the French film See You Up There, which retells the stories of two friends in post-WWI France, and a presentation discussing the racial tensions...


Teatro Paraguas Presents ELLIOT: A SOLDIER'S FUGUE Photo Teatro Paraguas Presents ELLIOT: A SOLDIER'S FUGUE
by Julie Musbach - September 13, 2019

Teatro Paraguas presents Elliot: A Soldier's Fugue, written by playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes and directed by Alix Hudson. It is the lyrical and moving first play of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Elliot Trilogy....


GI Film Festival San Diego Opens with TAKE ME HOME HUEY Photo GI Film Festival San Diego Opens with TAKE ME HOME HUEY
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 15, 2019

The GI Film Festival San Diego, now in its fifth year, opens with a heartfelt documentary short, “Take Me Home Huey” featuring the transformation of a U.S. Army Huey helicopter into a colorful, inspirational sculpture by contemporary artist and Southern California resident Steve Maloney....


Seacoast Rep Lets The Sun Shine In With HAIR Photo Seacoast Rep Lets The Sun Shine In With HAIR
by A.A. Cristi - July 16, 2019

Seacoast Rep is pleased to present Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical on its second stage at the STAR Theatre at Kittery Community Center from July 18th through August 4th....


Matt Bomer's FELLOW TRAVELERS Series Picked Up By Showtime Photo Matt Bomer's FELLOW TRAVELERS Series Picked Up By Showtime
by Michael Major - April 20, 2022

SHOWTIME announced today that Emmy nominee and Critics Choice Award winner Matt Bomer (The Normal Heart, The Boys in the Band) will star in the limited series FELLOW TRAVELERS, which he will executive produce with Oscar nominee Ron Nyswaner (Philadelphia) and Robbie Rogers (All American, My Policema...


Dick Cavett to Receive WGAE's Evelyn F. Burkey Award at 2022 Writers Guild Awards Photo Dick Cavett to Receive WGAE's Evelyn F. Burkey Award at 2022 Writers Guild Awards
by Michael Major - March 14, 2022

In 1966, Cavett wrote and hosted the special, WHERE IT’S AT, produced by Bud Yorkin and Norman Lear. In 1968, Cavett was hired by ABC to host THIS MORNING, which was renamed THE DICK CAVETT SHOW and moved to prime time and then to late night, where it ran opposite THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CA...


Documentary ALI & CAVETT: THE TALE OF THE TAPES Debuts on HBO February 11 Photo Documentary ALI & CAVETT: THE TALE OF THE TAPES Debuts on HBO February 11
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 21, 2020

Between 1968 and 1979, boxing superstar Muhammad Ali appeared on the Emmy® winning “Dick Cavett Show” no less than fourteen times. With natural charisma, quick wit and playful pugnacity, Ali was a perfect foil for the sophisticated broadcast host, and together they struck television gold. Whether di...


Skylight Music Theatre Presents First Developmental Reading of FORTUNATE SONS Featuri Photo Skylight Music Theatre Presents First Developmental Reading of FORTUNATE SONS Featuring Music & Lyrcis by Paul Williams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 19, 2021

Skylight Music Theatre today announced it will offer a rare insider’s look at the making of a new musical when it presents the first staged concert reading of Fortunate Sons, featuring music and lyrics by legendary Oscar and Grammy Award-winner Paul Williams....


Theatre 55 Re-opens With HAIR Photo Theatre 55 Re-opens With HAIR
by Stephi Wild - June 28, 2021

The Tribe seeks to find harmony, love, and freedom during to the sexual revolution while rebelling against the war and expectations from family and society. HAIR's jubilant score is filled with such timeless favorites as 'Let the Sun Shine In', 'Easy To Be Hard' and 'Aquarius'. The themes and strugg...


TV Exclusive: The Great Facts of THE GREAT SOCIETY- Christopher Livingston on James B Photo TV Exclusive: The Great Facts of THE GREAT SOCIETY- Christopher Livingston on James Bevel & Jimmie Lee Jackson
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2019

BroadwayWorld is checking in with the cast to uncover some little known facts about the political giants they play onstage. Today, watch as Christopher Livingston gives us a lesson on James Bevel and Jimmie Lee Jackson....


Vincent Victoria Presents Announces Remount of THE DISAPPEARANCE OF EARTHA KITT Photo Vincent Victoria Presents Announces Remount of THE DISAPPEARANCE OF EARTHA KITT
by A.A. Cristi - October 21, 2019

Vincent Victoria Presents will be remounting its popular play 'The Disappearance of Eartha Kitt' just in time for the Holiday Season. The dramatic production, which chronicles the life of the famed 'Santa Baby' singer Eartha Kitt, is returning for a limited special engagement December 6th-December 1...


TV Exclusive: The Great Facts of THE GREAT SOCIETY- Gordon Clapp on J. Edgar Hoover Photo TV Exclusive: The Great Facts of THE GREAT SOCIETY- Gordon Clapp on J. Edgar Hoover
by Nicole Rosky - November 04, 2019

BroadwayWorld is checking in with the cast to uncover some little known facts about the political giants they play onstage. Today, watch as Gordon Clapp gives us a lesson on J. Edgar Hoover....


Peter Arnett Talks DATELINE-SAIGON, Saddam Hussein & Osama bin Laden On Tom Needham's Photo Peter Arnett Talks DATELINE-SAIGON, Saddam Hussein & Osama bin Laden On Tom Needham's SOUNDS OF FILM
by A.A. Cristi - July 07, 2020

DATELINE-SAIGON director, Tom Herman, and award-winning journalist, Peter Arnett, join Tom Needham on WUSB's THE SOUNDS OF FILM. Maja Zdanowski, the writer and director of IN GOD I TRUST, will also be on the show....


BWW Interview: Red Concepcion Plays the Engineer in MISS SAIGON Opening in New Orlean Photo BWW Interview: Red Concepcion Plays the Engineer in MISS SAIGON Opening in New Orleans Next Week
by Heidi Scheuermann - January 17, 2020

There are a handful of musicals that I firmly believe every self-proclaimed theatre lover needs to see, if for no other reason, to say they've seen it. Among the ranks are LES MISERABLES, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, WEST SIDE STORY, I think it's now pretty safe to add WICKED to the li...






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