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Reston Community Players Presents TIME STANDS STILL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2019


Take a look inside a Brooklyn couple's relationships and societal issues in the aftermath of a warzone as Reston Community Players continues its 52nd season with the drama Time Stands Still. The critically-acclaimed play runs March 1-16, 2019 at Reston Community Center's CenterStage, 2310 Colts Neck Road in Reston, Va.

Reston Community Players Presents SUPERIOR DONUTS
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2019


Take a visit to a small donut shop that has seen better days in Chicago's historic Uptown neighborhood, one of the city's most diverse, just beginning to emerge from decades of decay and neglect, as Reston Community Players continues its 52nd season with the provocative comedy Superior Donuts. The critically-acclaimed play that exploes the challenges of embracing the past and the redemptive power of friendship runs January 18-February 2, 2019 at Reston Community Center.

Reston Community Players Presents SUPERIOR DONUTS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2019


Take a visit to a small donut shop that has seen better days in Chicago's historic Uptown neighborhood, one of the city's most diverse, just beginning to emerge from decades of decay and neglect, as Reston Community Players continues its 52nd season with the provocative comedy Superior Donuts. The critically-acclaimed play that exploes the challenges of embracing the past and the redemptive power of friendship runs January 18-February 2, 2019 at Reston Community Center.

BWW Review: UK UNDERDOG Writer/Performer Steve Spiro Donates all Solo Show Proceeds to START Rescue and Anti-Bullying Groups
by Shari Barrett - Oct 25, 2018


In UK UNDERDOG, Steve Spiro tells his autobiographical story as a young Jewish boy in London who transforms himself, through sheer force of will (and plenty of chutzpah) from a bullied underdog to martial artist, boxer, community leader and animal rights activist. Along the way, he portrays not only himself from childhood to current time, but also every other person he knows including his always-in-the-kitchen mother, his taxi driver father, critical yet loving Nana who spent her days obsessed with American TV shows, his best friend Erch, town bully John Turner, the coach who helped build his confidence, and Roger, the bi-polar Drama teacher who changed the focus of his life into being a Thespian by day and a fighter at night.

Barbra Streisand, Amy Poehler, Kathleen Turner, Bernie Sanders, John Lewis & More Co-Sponsor Human Rights Art Festival In NYC
by Julie Musbach - Oct 4, 2018


Over 100 speakers, artists, activists and performers from all over the globe are set to take part in the International Human Rights Art Festival in NYC November 12-18 at Wild Project (195 E. 3rd Street).

Great Performances: GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends 2018�® Honors Neil Diamond, Emmylou Harris, John Williams, Louis Jordan, The Meters, Queen, Tina Turner and More
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 24, 2018


In collaboration with the Recording Academy, Great Performances presents GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends 2018®, the third annual all-star concert offering a primetime spotlight for the Recording Academy's 2018 Special Merit Awards recipients. The celebration and tribute concert feature rare performances by honorees and never-before-seen renditions of their classic songs by those they've inspired. Recorded in July at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre, the event premieres nationwideFriday, October 5 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) and will be available to stream the following day via pbs.org/gperf and PBS apps.

MORRO AND JASP: SAVE THE DATE to Play Toronto Fringe Festival
by Julie Musbach - Jun 6, 2018


You are cordially invited to the wedding of the year - yes, it will outshine the recent royal nuptials! After going through puberty, discovering sexuality, learning how to cook, taking on literary classics, trying their hand at entrepreneurship, and exploring the meaning of life, Morro and Jasp now approach a new giant life milestone with hot ideas and cold feet.

Houston Grand Opera Announces CONCERT OF ARIAS 2018 Winners
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2018


Houston Grand Opera (HGO) announced today the winners of the 30th annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers that took place at Stude Concert Hall at Rice University. For the second time, the Concert of Arias was streamed live on Facebook, as well as on YouTube for the first time. The livestream was hosted by award-winning soprano and HGO Studio alumna Tamara Wilson. The winners were announced during the second portion of the program.

Kathleen Turner, John Early & Kate Berlant, Love Bites and More Coming Up at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2017


A lot of duo power is coming up these next couple weeks at Joe's Pub at the Public. Scroll down for details!

Kathleen Turner, John Early & Kate Berlant, Love Bites and More Coming Up at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2017


A lot of duo power is coming up these next couple weeks at Joe's Pub at the Public. Scroll down for details!

Tribute to Karen Allen, Theatre, Dance, Film, Art & More Set for 6th Annual MADE IN THE BERKSHIRES Festival
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2016


Berkshire Theatre Group is pleased to announce the full schedule of events for the Made in the Berkshires Festival, which will be held on November 11 through November 13, at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA and The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, MA, celebrating the sixth year of this wonderful festival featuring local art and artists.

Schedule Announced for 6th Annual Made in the Berkshires Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2016


The 6th annual festival features cutting-edge theatrical works performed as staged readings, live music, film, short stories and dance in a festival atmosphere like no other. New and innovative pieces as well as established work will be presented by local Berkshire County playwrights, actors, directors, musicians and performers. Featured as performance blocks, Made in the Berkshires will allow audiences to enjoy the breadth and depth of the artistic talent that has landed in Berkshire County while celebrating the best in the visual and performing arts. Professional artists and artists-in-the-making gather to share their talent with the Berkshire community. The festival will once again be curated by Hilary Somers Deely and Barbara Sims; two local artists who have helped create the rich cultural tapestry that permeates the area.

Tribute to Karen Allen, Theatre, Dance, Film, Art & More Set for 6th Annual MADE IN THE BERKSHIRES Festival
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2016


Berkshire Theatre Group is pleased to announce the full schedule of events for the Made in the Berkshires Festival, which will be held on November 11 through November 13, at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA and The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, MA, celebrating the sixth year of this wonderful festival featuring local art and artists.

FALLING AWAKE Set for Toronto Fringe Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 13, 2016


A woman and her dead lover meet in dreams. A surreal physical comedy caught between love and parasomnia. Winners of Leipzig's PALAZZO Award and Hollywood Fringe's BLAFF Award. After winning the Canadian Association of Fringe Festival's Touring Lottery, RAGMOP Theatre is thrilled to bring their latest to the Toronto Fringe.

Theatre Stoogette to Bring DENMARKED to Toronto Fringe Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 2, 2016


Clown meets Hamlet in this rare physical theatre adaptation of one of Shakespeare's iconic plays. The 2016 Toronto Fringe Festival showcases Theatre Stoogette's inaugural play Denmarked from June 29 - July 10. The Annex Theatre transforms into Castle Elsinore as Tweed the clown and her sidekick skull Yorick take on sonnets, songs and Shakespearean insults.

Rhythm and the Method Set for Hollywood Fringe
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 2, 2016


Go back in time, and experience one of the greatest music festivals in history, Woodstock 1969.

VIDEO: Kathleen Turner & John Stamos Reveal Roles They Regret Turning Down
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 2, 2015


On last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE! a caller asks actors Kathleen Turner and John Stamos if there is a role that they regret turning down in their acting careers.

Dorothy Lyman Directs Karen Ludwig in WHERE WAS I?, Beginning Tonight at Theatre 54
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2015


Acclaimed stage and screen actress Karen Ludwig will star in WHERE WAS I? directed by two-time Emmy Award winner Dorothy Lyman. Previews begin tonight, September 1, at Theatre 54. Opening is slated for Thursday, September 3.

Dorothy Lyman to Direct Karen Ludwig in WHERE WAS I? at Theatre 54
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2015


Acclaimed stage and screen actress Karen Ludwig will star in WHERE WAS I? directed by two-time Emmy Award winner Dorothy Lyman. Previews begin September 1 at Theatre 54. Opening is slated for Thursday, September 3.

BWW Reviews: G&S FEST: RUDDIGORE Humorously Warns Against Burning Witches
by Barry Lenny - Apr 26, 2015


Once upon a time the then holder of the Murgatroyd baronetcy was cursed by a witch. He was burning her at the time.

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