Rev. Al Sharpton & MSNBC to 'Advance the Dream' with Special Summer Programming
by Tyler Peterson - July 03, 2013 50 years ago during the March on Washington, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King stood up to proclaim, 'I Have A Dream.' This summer, Reverend Al Sharpton and MSNBC will be honoring and celebrating that historic moment by 'Advancing the Dream'....
NYC March Marks One-Year Anniversary of Killing of Trayvon Martin and Ramarley Graham
by Samantha Vega - February 21, 2013 This Saturday, the February 23rd Coalition-made up of Black, immigrant, women's, LGBT, student and other organizations-will join together for a Unity March to Stop the Cops....
Famous Footwear Launches Voices of Victory Campaign
by Jennifer Diamond - December 07, 2012 Famous Footwear, a division of Brown Shoe Company, is spreading holiday cheer with their latest campaign, Voices of Victory. The Facebook app is live at Facebook.com/FamousFootwear and will give Facebook fans the opportunity to customize a free singing holiday greeting card to share with friends and...
Photo Flash: First Look at American Repertory Theater of WNY's FIRST LADY SUITE
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2013 American Repertory Theater of WNY will present the Buffalo debut of Michael John LaChiusa's acclaimed musical classic piece, FIRST LADY SUITE. Opening on March 1st to March 16th, this limited engagement of the musical will be presented at ART/WNY's home base at Bittner Hall, 16 Linwood Avenue, Buffa...
THE VOICE's De'Borah, Sami Grisafe, TJ Chernick & More Set for March on Springfield Benefit Concert, 9/9
by Tyler Peterson - August 07, 2013 Windy City Gay Idol 2013 winner Maria Pahl will be joined by Idol finalists and special guests De'Borah (a Top 20 finalist on NBC's The Voice), Sami Grisafe (award-winning singer-songwriter and all-star World MVP quarterback), and TJ Chernick (Windy City Gay Idol 2011 and Chicago web TV host)....
Michael John LaChiusa Set for Talk-Back at American Repertory Theatre of WNY's FIRST LADY SUITE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2013 Following the March 15th performance of FIRST LADY SUITE, join American Repertory Theater of WNY as the company hosts Tony and Drama Desk nominated, Grammy Award winning composer, Michael John LaChiusa in his first-ever Buffalo talk-back....
Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore Returns to the Met, Opening 3/5
by Kelsey Denette - February 21, 2012 A trio of international stars will sing the leading roles in a revival of Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore, opening March 5. Juan Diego Florez will sing his first Met performances of Nemorino, the simple country boy who falls in love with the beautiful Adina, sung by Diana Damrau in her house role debut...
March on Springfield Rally Set for Illinois Marriage Equality on 10/22
by Robert Diamond - October 12, 2013 Governor Pat Quinn will open the March on Springfield for Marriage Equality on October 22 with a welcome. He will be followed by speakers that represent the breadth and depth of the equal marriage coalition in Illinois. All speakers will deliver a common message to Illinois legislators: A majority o...
Steppenwolf Presents THE MARCH, Previewing 4/5
by Kelsey Denette - March 13, 2012 Tony Award-winning ensemble member Frank Galati returns to the helm at Steppenwolf Theatre Company with his stage adaptation of The March, Pulitzer Prize-finalist E.L. Doctorow's novel about General William Tecumseh Sherman's Civil War march through Georgia. ...
Macy's Hosts Eighth Annual “Shop For A Cause”
by Jennifer Diamond - August 19, 2013 Macy's invited customers to participate in its eighth annual national Shop For A Cause charity event on Aug. 24, 2013. Macy's Shop For A Cause is a unique, one-day-only shopping event, created to support the fundraising efforts of local charities, which has helped raise more than $45 million since 2...
Neiman Marcus Unveils the Art of Fashion Campaign Featuring Artist Walter Chin
by Jennifer Diamond - February 05, 2013 Neiman Marcus announced Walter Chin as the photographer of The Art of Fashion campaign for Spring 2013. The campaign includes twenty-two images of spring fashions and will appear in the March edition of the Neiman Marcus publication, the book....
Mike Daisey's Steve Jobs Show Hits Toronto in May
by Harmony Wheeler - February 23, 2012 Outside the March, the creative force behind last year's Mr. Marmalade, is teaming up with Dora Award-winning performer David Ferry and Theatre Passe Muraille to present the Canadian Premiere of Mike Daisey's The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs. The production will premiere in Toronto in May 201...
BWW Reviews: LITTLE WOMEN at Long Island's CM PAC
by Melissa Giordano - February 19, 2013 Little Women, the current musical at Creative Ministries Performing Arts Center (CM PAC), is indeed a pleasant production. This incarnation, directed by Ronald R. Green III, who also does sets and costumes, runs through March 10th at the Oakdale venue and boasts a very talented cast of 10....
VIDEO: Bill O'Reilly Apologizes for March on Washington Comments
by - August 30, 2013 Bill O'Reilly ended his Thursday night broadcast of THE O'REILLY FACTOR on FOX News by apologizing for incorrectly stating the prior evening in two separate segments that no conservatives or Republicans had been invited to this week's commemoration of the March on Washington. ...
Bounce TV to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, 8/28
by Caryn Robbins - August 21, 2013 In honor of the 50 th anniversary of The March on Washington on August 28, Bounce TV (www.BounceTV.com) will present the exclusive television premiere of the acclaimed documentary KING: A FILMED RECORD MONTGOMERY TO MEMPHIS at 7:00 p.m. (ET)....
BWW Reviews: Louisa May Alcott’s LITTLE WOMEN at 2nd Story Theatre
by Veronica Bruscini - November 22, 2011 The 2nd Story Theatre company brings Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic, Little Women, to life on stage for the 2011 holiday season. ...
Steppenwolf Theatre Presents The March April 4/5-6/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 10, 2012 Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2011/12 season with The March, based on the novel by E. L. Doctorow, adapted and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati, playing April 5 - June 10, 2012 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St....
March of Dimes Benefits from Summer Concert Series Feat. Tim McGraw Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2013 The March of Dimes Illinois Chapter has been selected as the proud beneficiary of 'Concerts for A Cause' featuring country music icon Tim McGraw tonight, July 6 at Illinois Valley Airport, 90 minutes from Chicago....
Portrait Gallery Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr with Exhibit, 8/24
by Christina Mancuso - July 29, 2013 On Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. led the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom where he delivered his stirring 'I Have a Dream' speech and inspired people throughout the world....
President Obama to Sit Down with PBS Following Anniversary Speech
by Caryn Robbins - August 28, 2013 President Barack Obama will sit down for an exclusive interview with PBS NewsHour's Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff following his speech commemorating the 50th anniversary of The March on Washington....
ART/WNY Presents FIRST LADY SUITE, Opening Wednesday
by Kelsey Denette - March 04, 2013 American Repertory Theater of WNY will present the Buffalo debut of Michael John LaChiusa's acclaimed musical classic piece, FIRST LADY SUITE. Described by The Guide to Musical Theatre, FIRST LADY SUITE is a 'four chamber pieces, ranging from riotously funny to hauntingly lyrical focusing on celebra...
BREAKING THE VEIL OF SILENCE is Released, 4/3
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2013 With the message of 'Breaking the Veil of Silence' the German pastor, theologian, and activist Jobst Bittner causes thousands of Americans to go on the streets on Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) on April 7 2013, in order to Break the Veil of Silence and to make a clear statement against mode...
MUSCLE SHOALS Documentary to Kick Off George Lindsey UNA Film Festival
by Tyler Peterson - February 12, 2013 The critically acclaimed 'Muscle Shoals' documentary that captivated audiences at the Sundance Film Festival will be screened for its home audience Feb. 27 and March 1, at 7 each evening, as part of the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival. The feature-length film, which was directed by Greg 'Freddy' Ca...
Diana Damrau Sings Her First-Ever Performances of Violetta in The Met's LA TRAVIATA
by Kelsey Denette - March 05, 2013 Diana Damrau will make her role debut as the courtesan Violetta in La Traviata, conducted by Yannick Nezet-Seguin in his first Met performances of the Verdi tragedy. Saimir Pirgu sings Violetta's lover Alfredo, and Placido Domingo sings the role of Alfredo's father, Giorgio Germont, in this revival ...
VIDEO: The Vatican Selects Quvenzhane Wallis as Pope on SNL
by Tyler Peterson - March 03, 2013 On last night's SNL, The Vatican's selection to replace Pope Benedict XVI is a shocking and very progressive pick: Quvenzhane Wallis. Check out the sketch below!... |