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Donmar Warehouse Announces New SeasonDonmar Warehouse Announces New Season
May 20, 2013

Today the Donmar Warehouse announces its 2013 Autumn season of five productions in London, Manchester and New York and on cinema screens with National Theatre Live. Artistic Director Josie Rourke has ... (more...)


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STOMP's Precision Percussion Brings Energetic Rhythm to PPACSTOMP's Precision Percussion Brings Energetic Rhythm to PPAC
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For two non-stop, high-energy hours, the performers in STOMP drum, dance, and – yes – stomp their way through an array of impressive percussive exhibitions. (more...)


BWW Reviews: Racism Takes Up Residence in CLYBOURNE PARKBWW Reviews: Racism Takes Up Residence in CLYBOURNE PARK
by Lauren Yarger - May 18, 2013

Have you heard the one about a little white man thrown in a jail cell with a big black guy? If not, you can catch this, and a few other offensive jokes over at Long Wharf Theatre, where they pepper th... (more...)


BWW Reviews: POTTED POTTER at The Bushnell is Mischief MangledBWW Reviews: POTTED POTTER at The Bushnell is Mischief Mangled
by Jacques Lamarre - May 18, 2013

POTTED POTTER has critic taking Dolores Umbridge. (more...)


THE THEORETICAL PHYSICS OF PROCRASTINATION [THE SECOND PART] to Play The Brick, 6/8-21THE THEORETICAL PHYSICS OF PROCRASTINATION [THE SECOND PART] to Play The Brick, 6/8-21
May 18, 2013

The Brick Theater Inc, in association with New York Neo Futurists' Christopher Loar, presents The Theoretical Physics of Procrastination [The Second Part] as part of sound scape: A Theatrical Festival... (more...)


BWW Reviews: FLASHDANCE Splashes Down on the OCBWW Reviews: FLASHDANCE Splashes Down on the OC
by Michael L. Quintos - May 18, 2013

Despite having a cast of incredible triple threats, overall, FLASHDANCE: THE MUSICAL---the new, Broadway-bound stage musical based on the popular 80's-era movie of the same name---seems like a well-me... (more...)


BWW Reviews: FIAF Presents THE ULYSSES SYNDROME Celebrating World Nomads TunisiaBWW Reviews: FIAF Presents THE ULYSSES SYNDROME Celebrating World Nomads Tunisia
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French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) presents The Ulysses Syndrome celebrating World Nomads Tunisia On Thursday May 14, 2013, as part of the fifth edition of its biennial World Nomad... (more...)


THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Open The Mountain Play Association's 100th Season, 5/19THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Open The Mountain Play Association's 100th Season, 5/19
May 17, 2013

The Mountain Play - 'A Great Outdoor Theatre Adventure' and the San Francisco Bay Area's most magical outdoor theater experience, is proud to present the Tony Award-winning musical The Sound of Music ... (more...)


MTV to Livestream Hangout Music Fest, Begin. TodayMTV to Livestream Hangout Music Fest, Begin. Today
May 17, 2013

MTV, VH1 and CMT will today begin an unmatched multiscreen live performance and news coverage of Hangout Music Festival, including a livestream of the entire event at HangOut.MTV.com, as well as telev... (more...)


Cornelia Street Cafe to Present THE LIFE I'M LEADING: MUSIC OF DANIEL FELSENFELD, 6/2Cornelia Street Cafe to Present THE LIFE I'M LEADING: MUSIC OF DANIEL FELSENFELD, 6/2
May 17, 2013

Cornelia Street Cafe presents CCi's Serial Underground featuring The Life I'm Leading: Music of Daniel Felsenfeld including several premieres on Sunday, June 2nd at 6pm. Guest Artists include flutists... (more...)


Carole King Set for 'In Performance at the White House' Series, 5/22Carole King Set for 'In Performance at the White House' Series, 5/22
May 17, 2013

As part of their "In Performance at the White House" series, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring singer-songwriter Carole King, who will be awarded the 2013 L... (more...)


Marin Alsop Leads Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in Orff's Carmina Burana, 6/6-6/9Marin Alsop Leads Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in Orff's Carmina Burana, 6/6-6/9
May 17, 2013

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Music Director Marin Alsop leads the BSO and soprano Robin Johannsen, tenor John Tessier and baritone Brian Mulligan in Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, on Thursday, June... (more...)


Tom Hanks May Bring LUCKY GUY to LondonTom Hanks May Bring LUCKY GUY to London
May 17, 2013

Two-time Academy Award winner and 2013 Tony nominee Tom Hanks may be taking Nora Ephron's LUCKY GUY to London, The Daily Mail reports today. The actor is in talks for a West End opening in 2014, thoug... (more...)


WABC-TV's Broadway Backstage: Spring Preview Airs TomorrowWABC-TV's Broadway Backstage: Spring Preview Airs Tomorrow
May 17, 2013

This weekend, WABC-7 airs a half-hour special covering highlights of the spring season on Broadway, including ANNIE, THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES, I'LL EAT YOU LAST, JERSEY BOYS, LUCKY GUY, MATILDA THE MUSIC... (more...)


100 YEN: The Japanese Arcade Experience Now Available on DVD100 YEN: The Japanese Arcade Experience Now Available on DVD
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Avid gamer and successful entrepreneur, Chris LaPorte of Insert Coin(s), has ventured into the film world. LaPorte serves as the Executive Producer of the newly released film, 100 YEN: The Japanese Ar... (more...)


Elizabeth Guider Releases 'The Passionate Palazzo'Elizabeth Guider Releases 'The Passionate Palazzo'
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In “The Passionate Palazzo: When Rome Was All the Rage” (published by AuthorHouse), author Elizabeth Guider's new historical novel, readers watch a young American find herself through a mash-up of lov... (more...)


Scoop: LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on NBC - Week of May 20, 2013Scoop: LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on NBC - Week of May 20, 2013
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Get all the scoop on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON, airing on NBC for the week of May 20, 2013! (more...)


Shutters Bar & Kitchen Opens at Tysons Corner Hotel Shutters Bar & Kitchen Opens at Tysons Corner Hotel
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The Palladium Announces Upcoming EventsThe Palladium Announces Upcoming Events
May 16, 2013

To learn early about just-booked shows, become a Palladium "Friend." Learn more about the Friends with Benefits membership program, by visiting www.mypalladium.org, drop by or call the Box Office (727... (more...)


Frank Ocean Tops O MUSIC AWARD NominationsFrank Ocean Tops O MUSIC AWARD Nominations
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Get ready, mouth-frothing friends — it's time to vote! The O Music Awards kick off TODAY, May 16, with a whole passel of new categories and nominees on OMusicAwards.com. Did your favorite band/app/wha... (more...)


Jacob's Pillow to Unveil New Seats in Both Theatres This SummerJacob's Pillow to Unveil New Seats in Both Theatres This Summer
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USA Network Announces Original Drama Development SlateUSA Network Announces Original Drama Development Slate
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Sherri Shepherd, Jim Breuer Set for EPIX Stand-Up Specials This JuneSherri Shepherd, Jim Breuer Set for EPIX Stand-Up Specials This June
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Chuck Booth Releases PAYING IT FORWARDChuck Booth Releases PAYING IT FORWARD
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