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Review Roundup: Broadway-Bound BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Opens At San Diego's Old Globe
by Alan Henry - May 3, 2022


Read all the reviews for Bob Fosse's Dancin', currently playing on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage at the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center in San Diego's Balboa Park through May 29, 2022.

HONORING ANN REINKING AN EVENT HONORING HER LEGACY & LAUNCHING THE ANN REINKING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM at The Meaux Space, and Virtually
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Nov 6, 2021


Off The Lane will host their 2nd Annual Empower Artists Gala on Monday November 8th at 7:30pm ET. The hour-long event will honor Ann Reinking’s legacy through the launch of the Ann Reinking Scholarship Program, with special performances by Tony Nominee and Grammy Award Winner Brenda Braxton (Chicago, DreamGirls, Smokey Joe’s Cafe), and Helen Hayes Award Winner Bianca Marroquin (Chicago, Fosse/Verdon, The Pajama Game, In the Heights), hosted by Ann Reinking Advisory Board member and Golden Globe Nominee, Marilu Henner (Chicago, Taxi, Grease, Over Here!, Getting the Band Back Together).

BWW Review: HIGH STRUNG FREE DANCE AMPS UP DANCE FILM POPULARITY AND DELIVERS DYNAMIC CHOREOGRAPHY AND DANCING at ArcLight Cinema Hollywood
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Oct 15, 2019


There's a new Dance Movie, which opened nationwide Friday, October 11th, that's sure to advance the genre in popularity.  In the last few decades “Dirty Dancing,” “Footloose,” “Flashdance,” “Saturday Night Fever,” “Staying Alive” and more recently “La La Land” all caused quite a stir when they hit theatres, and many of them are still quite popular today.   “High Strung Free Dance” and it's predecessor “High Strung' (2016) has everything you could want to see and hear in a film about dance, music and dancers. Written and produced by professional dancer Janine Best Damian “Solid Gold” and numerous film and television appearances, and her talented actor/singer/director/composer/husband Michael Damian (Joseph in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”/Broadway; 18 years appearing on “The Young and the Restless,” among many other credits for directing, as a vocalist and creating soundtracks for films he's also directed). This latest film is one out of 13 films he has written and produced with Janeen, as well as directed; ”Marley and Me: The Puppy Years,' the “Flicka” franchise, and more.

Barak Ballet Performs Its June Concert Series, New Repertoire, At The Broad Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2019


Fresh off the company's successful debut of OFF Balance, a new experimental series which launched in March of this year, Barak Ballet returns to the proscenium stage on June 28-29 in Santa Monica, presenting a contemporary dance repertoire that has quickly propelled Barak's reputation as one of LA's most exciting dance companies.

Review Roundup: Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA at the Ahmanson
by Alan Henry - Feb 20, 2019


Matthew Bourne's 'Cinderella' from New Adventures, presented by Center Theatre Group is now on stage at the Ahmanson Theatre through March 10, 2019.

Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 8/24 - NEWSIES, FUN HOME, CHICAGO and More!
by BWW Special - Aug 24, 2018


BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature NEWSIES, FUN HOME, CHICAGO and More!

BWW Feature: Bob Fosse's DANCIN' Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary and Cast Reunion at the Dancers Over 40 Event
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Apr 14, 2018


As a way of introducing myself as the new DANCE REVIEWER for Broadway World L. A., I am reporting on an historic event in which I participated at St. Luke's Theatre on March 26th, 2018 in NYC: the 40th-year anniversary and reunion of the cast members of the opening of Tony Award-Winning Bob Fosse's DANCIN' on Broadway at The Broadhurst Theatre on March 27, 1978.

BWW Review: HOBSON'S CHOICE at Quotidian Theatre Company
by Elliot Lanes - Feb 23, 2018


Last season on Broadway there was a play called Time and the Conways presented at Roundabout Theatre Company. The play hadn't been seen on Broadway since 1937 and after seeing it I understood why. That said, the production had a great look and a very good cast so you could forget about the stodginess of the script. Bethesda, Maryland-based Quotidian Theatre Company's current production of Hobson's Choice bears a resemblance to Time and the Conways because you don't ever see it performed. Unfortunately, the production values – a result of a limited budget – and some questionable casting can't hide all the warts of Harold Brighouse's over 100-year-old script.

THIRTEEN's American Masters Launches 28th Season with SALINGER
by TV News Desk - Jan 21, 2014


THIRTEEN's American Masters launches its 28th season with the series' 200th episode: the exclusive director's cut of Shane Salerno's documentary, Salinger, premiering nationally tonight, January 21, 9-11:30 p.m. on PBS

THIRTEEN's American Masters to Launch 28th Season w/ SALINGER
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 17, 2014


THIRTEEN's American Masters launches its 28th season with the series' 200th episode: the exclusive director's cut of Shane Salerno's documentary, Salinger, premiering nationally Tuesday, January 21, 9-11:30 p.m. on PBS

VIDEO: Ed Norton Talks 'Catcher in the Rye' for PBS's SALINGER
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 14, 2014


Below, watch exclusive outtakes from the film including superfan Edward Norton's analysis of The Catcher in the Rye

THIRTEEN's American Masters to Air 15 Additional Minutes of SALINGER Documentary Not Seen in Theaters, 1/21
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 6, 2014


THIRTEEN's American Masters launches its 28th season with the series' 200th episode: the exclusive director's cut of Shane Salerno's documentary, Salinger with 15 minutes of new material not seen in theaters.

American Masters Launches 200th Episode Featuring Exclusive Director's Cut of J.D. Salinger, 1/21
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 6, 2014


THIRTEEN's American Masters launches its 28th season with the series' 200th episode: the exclusive director's cut of Shane Salerno's documentary, Salinger,premiering nationally Tuesday, January 21, 9-11:30 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) with 15 minutes of new material not seen in theaters. Check out a sneak peek below!

BWW Reviews: MCPHERSON MADNESS Offers Insider Look at Occupy DC at Capital Fringe
by Jennifer Perry - Jul 20, 2013


There is a lot to like in this play and there are ample opportunities for future development. It's also noteworthy for two stellar performances by Jen Bevan and Tina Ghandchilar.

Kelrik Productions to Stage URINETOWN as Final Show at Unity, 6/7-29
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2013


Kelrik Productions announces its final production at Unity, a satirical comedy musical called URINETOWN performing June 7 - 29.

Mid-Month Matinees & More on the California Central Coast!
by Curt Miner - Oct 11, 2011


As we come to the middle of October, I trust you will want to be making plans to attend at least a couple of the theatre and live performance productions currently being presented at one of the numerous live entertainment establishments here on the ever popular Central Coast of California!

Early Fall Theatre Happenings on the California Central Coast
by Curt Miner - Sep 27, 2011


As we come to the end of September and move on into October (where DID the summer go?!), I trust you will want to take in a number of the theatre and live performance productions being presented at some of the various live entertainment venues here on the amazing Central Coast of California!

Late April Theatre Opportunities on the California Central Coast
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2011


As the end of April arrives, my hope is that you received word that you'll be getting a nice sized tax return - and that you are planning on using some of those funds to support one of our numerous California Central Coast live performance and theatre establishments by attending a show (or 2)!

Late April Theatre Opportunities on the California Central Coast
by Curt Miner - Apr 26, 2011


As the end of April arrives, my hope is that you received word that you'll be getting a nice sized tax return - and that you are planning on using some of those funds to support one of our numerous California Central Coast live performance and theatre establishments by attending a show (or 2)!

Mid-March California Central Coast Theatre Openings & Closings
by Curt Miner - Mar 8, 2011


As we continue our march toward the beginning of Daylight Savings Time, I'm hoping that you'll be leaping forward into seeing some of the great productions that are presently playing or soon to open at any number of our California Central Coast live performance and theatre venues!

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