Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch Charity Angél Dawson Belt Out 'I Know Where I've Been' in Muny Hairspray by Andrew Gans

Seth Sklar-Heyn directs the Tony-winning musical at the St. Louis venue.

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Manhattan Theatre Club names Scott Kaplan associate artistic director by Lee D'amato

Kaplan has been part of MTC’s artistic team since 2010.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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5 Broadway Shows Your Dad Will Actually Want for Father's Day by Jamie Kravitz

Father's Day is this Sunday. If you're looking for last-minute gift ideas, consider booking Broadway tickets! Here are five productions that we think are a fit to watch with Dad any day of t…

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Coal Mine Theatre’s Biggest Season Yet Explores What Divides Us and What Holds Us Together by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Five productions exploring family, loyalty, identity, and power arrive on the Danforth By Ross Coal Mine Theatre announces its biggest season yet… My immediate re…

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Sam Shepard's AGES OF THE MOON Film Adaptation Wraps Production

Ages of the Moon, the new film adaptation of the Sam Shepard play, has recently wrapped production in New York, Deadline reports. Additionally, Liam Neeson has joined as an executive produce…

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Jessica Vosk Opens Up About Grief Over BEACHES Closing: 'It Is A Loss'

Jessica Vosk is opening up about the grief associated with abruptly opening and closing a Broadway show. In a new TikTok, the recent Beaches star shared how it almost feels like the musical …

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)
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2:22 — A GHOST STORY Sets New York Premiere This Fall

2:22 — A Ghost Story has set its New York Premiere this fall at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. The play begins previews on Oct. 20, with official opening on Nov. 5, and will play a strictly l…

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Watch Samantha Pauly and Grace Yurchuk Record 'Storm Song' From Caesar: The Musical by Andrew Gans

Yurchuk penned the all-female musical version of Julius Caesar.

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Video: Alden Ehrenreich's Mom Convinced Bernadette Peters to See BECKY SHAW

We could all use a mother like Alden Ehrenreich's. The newly minted Tony winner visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Wednesday where he revealed that his mom convinced a Broadway legend to…

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Todrick Hall’s Musical Midnight Announces New York Run by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| Performances start September 12 at the Daryl Roth Theatre. ||Off-Broadway|Daryl Roth Theatre,MIDNIGHT,Todrick Hall [...] Read More... from Todrick Hall’s Musical Midnight A…

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Winners Revealed for YOU’RE IN THE BAND: SCHOOL OF ROCK – THE MUSICAL CONTEST

Concord Theatricals has revealed the ten winners of the You’re in the Band: School of Rock – The Musical Contest. Ten schools have been selected to receive a free, three-performance lice…

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Todrick Hall's Original Musical MIDNIGHT Sets New York Premiere This Fall

Todrick Hall’s original musical Midnight will make its New York Premiere at the Daryl Roth Theatre this fall. The production begins performances on Sept. 12, with official opening on Sept.…

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Video: Robert Montano Answers Big Questions About His New Play, SMALL

Small is back in a big way this summer! Following its 2023 production at 59e59 Theatres and productions around the country, the Penguin Rep Theatre production of Small, written by and starri…

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She Kills Monsters, Falstaff, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

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Exclusive: Sophia Talwalkar Opens Up About Her 'Whirlwind' Off-Broadway Debut

Audible Theater and TOGETHER’s 2026 season has just come to an end, with both WHAT HAPPENED WAS… (starring Cecily Strong and Corey Stoll) and NEW BORN (starring Hugh Jackman, Sepideh Moa…

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Video: THE GILDED AGE Drops First Teaser for Season 4

The return of The Gilded Age is nigh! The first teaser is here for the highly anticipated fourth season of The Gilded Age, which is confirmed to debut this fall. The short video takes a l…

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Todrick Hall’s Original Musical Midnight Sets New York Premiere Off-Broadway This Fall by Sophia Rubino

Following two engagements in London, Midnight, an original musical written and directed by Todrick Hall, will make its New York premiere off-Broadway at the Daryl Roth Theatre this fall. Per…

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MURDER AT THE GATES Featuring Gaten Matarazzo, Ramin Karimloo, and More To Release Concept Album

Murder at the Gates, a killer new musical with book and lyrics by Tony Award-winner Steven Sater and music by James Bourne, is releasing a concept album on July 1. The first song, “Fuckin�…

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Video: LIZA WITH A 'Z Concert Film Now Available to Stream for Free

Shout! Studios have made available Liza with a Z, the 1972 concert film featuring Broadway icon Liza Minnelli. Bob Fosse directed and choreographed the beloved television concert, which can …

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Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Matthew Morrison, Tony Danza & More

Summer is here at last and some of Broadway's best performers are getting ready to hit the stage at NYC's premiere cabaret destination, 54 Below. Enjoy previews from some of June's performer…

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Where to See Free Theatre This Summer in New York City by Gabby Macogay

From Shakespeare in the Park to Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, Playbill's compiled a list of free productions this summer.

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Scott Kaplan Named Associate Artistic Director of Manhattan Theatre Club by Logan Culwell-Block

The move is a promotion for Kaplan, who has served on the company's artistic team since 2010.

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Video: Ben Platt Covers FRIENDS Song 'Smelly Cat' for Lisa Kudrow at Las Culturistas Awards 2026

During the 2026 Las Culturistas Culture Awards on Wednesday, Ben Platt took the stage to perform a rendition of the Friends song "Smelly Cat" in tribute to Lisa Kudrow. He was one of seve…

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One Day is being brought to life as a West End musical – here’s how to get tickets by Pierra Willix

One Day – The Musical will open at the Garrick Theatre in November

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Mariska Hargitay on ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ and Finding Inspiration From Jalen Brunson by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The “Law & Order: SVU” actress “was really scared” about starring in “Every Brilliant Thing.” Who does she look to for inspiration? The Knicks, of course.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Meet the Winners of Concord Theatricals' 'You're in the Band' School of Rock Contest by Logan Culwell-Block

The initiative gives free licenses of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical to 10 schools in underserved communities.

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JUST IN TIME Extends Additional Six Weeks on Broadway

Tickets for Just in Time starring two-time Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan are now on sale through Sunday, October 18, 2026. Previously, tickets were on sale through September 6, but the sh…

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Todrick Hall’s MIDNIGHT Musical to Have New York Premiere This Fall

Following two sold-out engagements in London, MIDNIGHT, an original musical written and directed by Todrick Hall, will make its New York premiere at the Daryl Roth Theatre (101 East 15th Str…

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Photos: First Look at Billy Porter, Wayne Brady & More in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Encores!

Rounding out the 2026 New York City Center Encores! season is La Cage Aux Folles, which just opened last night, June 17. This final production of this Encores! season will run for 15 perform…

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Exclusive: Listen to 'So Political' From CAESAR: THE MUSICAL, Featuring Sherz Aletaha and Samantha Pollino

The studio cast EP of Caesar: The Musical will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, June 19 from Center Stage Records. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to the…

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Video: Rachel Zegler Performs Addison Rae's 'Fame is a Gun' at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards

During the 2026 Las Culturistas Culture Awards on Wednesday, Rachel Zegler took the stage to perform the second-nominated song for Record of the Year, Addison Rae's "Fame is a Gun." She w…

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BroadwayWorld Classifieds 6/18/2026; Jobs In Stage Management, Research, and More

Looking for a job in the theater? BroadwayWorld is here to help! Check out new job listings from the past week, ending 6/18/2026. To catch up on anything that you might have missed, visit o…

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Watch the Complete Liza With a 'Z' Concert, Starring Liza Minnelli, Here by Andrew Gans

Bob Fosse directed the Emmy Award-winning televised 1972 concert.

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Watch Ryan McCartan Record 'Out Here' From Ernxst, Or The Importance of Being Musical by Andrew Gans

The gender inclusive adaptation of the Oscar Wilde classic is penned by Kait Kerrigan, Bree Lowdermilk, and Justin Elizabeth Sayre.

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Listen: MURDER AT THE GATES Single Featuring Gaten Matarazzo; Concept Album Available to Pre-Order

Murder At The Gates is a new musical, with book and lyrics by the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning Steven Sater (Spring Awakening) and music, production and songwriting by the chart-to…

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Photos: Inside Opening Night of CATCH AS CATCH CAN at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is concluding its 50th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of Mia Chung’s Catch as Catch Can, directed by ensemble member Amy Morton. The production wi…

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Review: Wayne Brady and Billy Porter in a La Cage aux Folles That’s Still Finding the Best of Times by Dgordon

David Gordon| Robert O’Hara directs the Jerry Herman-Harvey Fierstein classic for Encores! ||New York City|Billy Porter,Harvey Fierstein,Jerry Herman,La Cage aux Folles,New York City Cente…

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Photos: Get a 1st Look at Encores! La Cage aux Folles, Starring Billy Porter and Wayne Brady by Andrew Gans

Robert O'Hara is directing the Tony-winning musical alongside guest music director Joseph Joubert.

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HOW BROADWAY GOT GLOBAL IN THE B.C. ERA (BEFORE CATS) by Gordon Cox

The roots of the contemporary international theater business stretch back farther than you think

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In the Heights at Asheville Community Theatre by Arnold Wengrow

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s breakthrough musical receives a thoroughly joyful production.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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RiseNY to Celebrate Pride Month with Rise Up. Live Proud Concert by Gabby Macogay

The Times Square concert will be hosted June 25 by Marti Gould Cummings.

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Todrick Hall Musical Midnight Will Bow Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The work is coming to the Daryl Roth Theatre this fall after two runs in London.

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Isa Briones, Milo Manheim, Gaten Matarazzo, Joy Woods, More to Star in Steven Sater's Murder at the Gates by Margaret Hall

The musical is Cluedo meets Clueless, a black-comic murder mystery from Gen-Z, gated-community America.

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One Day Musical Will Transfer to London's West End, Starring Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose by Andrew Gans

Max Webster will direct the new musical at London's Garrick.

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Watch New 16-Minute Hamilton Documentary, Spark Into a Flame by Andrew Gans

The short film is featured on the Blu-ray release of the Emmy-winning stage capture of the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

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Dominic Colón's The War I Know Will Receive Public Reading by Meg Masseron

The play follows a Bronx family navigating the HIV/AIDS crisis through the eyes of a young gay Latine boy.

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David Rothenberg Will Lead Benefit Performance of Namedropping by Meg Masseron

The one-night-only performance of Rothenberg's autobiographical solo show will benefit The Fortune Society.

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Broadway Bares San Francisco Raises Record-Breaking $178k at Inaugural Castro Theatre Show by Meg Masseron

The California edition of Broadway Cares' popular annual NYC fundraiser was held this year at the newly renovated Castro Theatre.

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Hansel and Gretel: An Appalachian Musical Retelling at NC Stage Co. by Brian Postelle

The debut production from Be Young. A Theatre Collective bodes well for the fledgling company’s future.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Listen: Ramin Karimloo Sings 'Wanted to Believe' From New Musical Big Man by Logan Culwell-Block

The track is releasing as a single June 19, with proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer's Association.

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‘Murder at the Gates,’ Steven Sater and James Bourne Musical, Releasing Concept Album Featuring Gaten Matarazzo, Milo Manheim, Joy Woods and More by Brent Lang

Steven Sater and James Bourne have made a concept album of their new musical “Murder At The Gates.” In advance of the album’s release on July 1, 2026, the creators are debuting a song,…

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The Opera Festival of Chicago Pairs “La Boheme” with a Rarer Paris-Set Masterwork by Mark Thomas Ketterson

Sasha Gerritson, the festival's general director, shares their plans for the summer season, titled "Bohemian Tragedy," and discusses the strategy behind it.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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First look: Paddy Bever as Henry Creel in Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Staff Writer

New production images have been released of Paddy Bever starring as Henry Creel in Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Phoenix Theatre The post First look: Paddy Bever as Henry Creel in…

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Guildford Fringe Festival 2026 programme unveiled with free Barricade Boys High Street concert by Staff Writer

Guildford Fringe Festival has announced its 2026 programme, launching with a free outdoor concert from West End favourites The Barricade Boys The post Guildford Fringe Festival 2026 programm…

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New post-show event series announced for Hot Mess exploring climate, culture and musical theatre by Staff Writer

A new series of post-show events are announced for Hot Mess, curated by Pollinate, a new organisation developing musical theatre focused on climate and nature The post New post-show event se…

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Chicago announces 2027 UK and Ireland tour opening at New Wimbledon Theatre by Staff Writer

Producers David Ian for Crossroads Live, in association with Barry and Fran Weissler, have announced a major 2027 UK and Ireland tour of Chicago The post Chicago announces 2027 UK and Irelan…

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Gilbert & Sullivan’s Classic “H.M.S. Pinafore” Performing in Doylestown this June by Katelyn

Gilbert & Sullivan’s Classic “H.M.S. Pinafore” Performing in Doylestown Reported on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Pictured Above: Michael Schiumo of Horsham, as the First Lord of the Ad…

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 18, 2026- & JULIET Welcomes New Star Chrissy Metz and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized…

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Bush Theatre unveils first season under Artistic Director Taio Lawson by Staff Writer

Bush Theatre has announced its first full season under Artistic Director and Co-CEO Taio Lawson and Interim Executive Director Angela Wachner The post Bush Theatre unveils first season under…

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Arcola Theatre announces bold Autumn/Winter 2026 season featuring five productions and three world premieres by Staff Writer

Arcola Theatre has announced its Autumn/Winter 2026 season, running from 9 September 2026 to 20 February 2027, with five productions including three world premieres The post Arcola Theatre a…

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Belgrade Theatre announces summer programme alongside Refugee Week celebrations by Staff Writer

Belgrade Theatre Coventry has unveiled a wide-ranging summer programme celebrating community, creativity and talent development The post Belgrade Theatre announces summer programme alongside…

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Full casting announced for Grayson The Musical ahead of Soho Theatre Walthamstow run by Staff Writer

Full casting has been announced for Grayson The Musical, a brand-new musical comedy inspired by the life of Turner Prize and BAFTA award-winning artist Sir Grayson Perry The post Full castin…

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Theatre Peckham launches free augmented reality scavenger hunt to mark 40th anniversary by Staff Writer

Theatre Peckham will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a free augmented reality scavenger hunt transforming Peckham, Camberwell and Southwark into a playable digital experience The post Th…

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One Day – The Musical to transfer to the West End at the Garrick Theatre by Staff Writer

The acclaimed new musical One Day – The Musical will transfer to the West End this autumn, following its world premiere at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh The post One Day – The Musi…

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Cry/Laugh review – did you hear the one about the town crier and the jester? by Mark Fisher

Òran Mór, Glasgow Nay Dhanak’s clownish tale follows an odd couple struggling to live up to their roles passing news from royal power to the publicWe are in a medieval world of portentou…

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On the Couch with Alessia van Brakel

The post On the Couch with Alessia van Brakel appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Interview: Buzzing With Joy, Jon Cryer Finds His Place in Spelling Bee by Dgordon

Iris Wiener| The Emmy winner takes on the role of Vice Principal Panch at New World Stages. ||Off-Broadway|Jason Kravitz,Jon Cryer,Lilli Cooper,New World Stages,The 25th Annual Putnam County…

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Truck Driver

The post Truck Driver appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Live From The Hotel Edison Times Square Chronicles Presents: On Location For The N’Kenge Foundation by Suzanna Bowling

Live From The Hotel Edison Times Square Chronicles Presents, is normally filmed from the Hotel Edison, but today we went on location For The N’Kenge Foundation. Live From The Edison Times …

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The People Versus Lenny Bruce: A Timely Story That Never Finds Its Fire by Suzanna Bowling

Cause Célèbre Productions presents the first in a planned trilogy of plays chronicling the career of legendary free speech attorney Martin Garbus. The opening installment, Susan Charlotte�…

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The Glorious Corner by G. H. Harding

HOCKNEY PASSES — I’ve always been fascinated by artists like Warhol and Hockney. I never met Warhol, but always adored his work and his whole artsy persona. England’s David Hockney, wh…

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