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They've thrilled us, horrified us, and devastated us. They've raised questions about our past and given us hope for a brighter future. They are five of Hollywood's biggest hits, all works of fiction, but all inspired by real events more dramatic than anything a screenwriter could dream up. Join us as we go behind the scenes of "Live Free or Die Hard," "Scream," "Platoon," "The Da Vinci Code," and "Star Trek," and uncover the actual characters and true stories that inspired some of Hollywood's most famous blockbusters.

Review: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS At The Phoenix Theatre Company Photo Review: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS At The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Angela Kabasan-Gonzalez - March 03, 2023

What did our critic think of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at The Phoenix Theatre Company?...


More Performances Added To ON YOUR FEET! At The John W. Engeman Theater Photo More Performances Added To ON YOUR FEET! At The John W. Engeman Theater
by Grace Cutler - August 06, 2022

Four additional performances of ON YOUR FEET! offered at The John w. Engeman Theater. ...


VIDEO: Watch a MOTOWN Reunion on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm! Photo VIDEO: Watch a MOTOWN Reunion on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2021

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with a MOTOWN Reunion with guest host Charl Brown and guests Brandon Victor Dixon, Valisia LeKae and more!...


Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOO Photo Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022

Asolo Repertory Theatre is presenting the new musical HOOD. Five-time Tony-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane reunites with composer and lyricist Lewis Flinn, his Give it Up/Lysistrata Jones collaborator, to bring to life this hilarious and stirring new theatrical adventure....


PUNCHY! Comes To The Courtyard Theatre in November Photo PUNCHY! Comes To The Courtyard Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2021

The cast has been announced for Punchy! The Musical, a brand new musical at The Courtyard Theatre. This raucous, affecting piece of gig-theatre brings the soulful sounds of the 1950s to the heart of Hoxton.  Robert Hook (Peaky Blinders, BBC; The Milkman's on His Way) will take on the lead role of th...


COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS: A STORY OF EXTRAVAGANT LOVE Will Be Performed at Theater 29 Photo COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS: A STORY OF EXTRAVAGANT LOVE Will Be Performed at Theater 29 in July
by Stephi Wild - June 27, 2021

After registering on Eventbrite, audience members can choose to experience the virtual portions of the story via email, a secret Facebook group, a private Instagram account, or all three. They will also receive information about witnessing the final subversive storefront reveal in-person and online....


Rock Autism Will Partner With Autism Career Training For a Benefit Concert Photo Rock Autism Will Partner With Autism Career Training For a Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2023

SonMax Music announces the Founder of Rock Autism, Max Muscato, is now launching a tour for Autism Acceptance and will feature an exclusive night of live music on Thursday, February 23rd at the Hard Rock Café in Nashville....


Cast Announced for Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD at Asolo Rep Photo Cast Announced for Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD at Asolo Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 02, 2022

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced full casting for the new musical HOOD. Five-time Tony-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane reunites with composer and lyricist Lewis Flinn, his Give it Up/Lysistrata Jones collaborator, to bring to life this hilarious and stirring new theatrical adventure....


Exclusive: Hear A New Track 'The Civilians Theme Song' From THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLL Photo Exclusive: Hear A New Track 'The Civilians Theme Song' From THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION
by A.A. Cristi - March 23, 2023

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS have announced the release of four new albums as the final installment of The Michael Friedman Collection. Adventures in Reality, Canard, Canard, Goose?, In the Footprint: The Battle for the Atlantic Yards, and Mr. Burns, a post-electric play will all be availabl...


Photos: First Look at Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD at Asolo Photo Photos: First Look at Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 09, 2022

Asolo Repertory Theatre is presenting the new musical HOOD. Five-time Tony-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane reunites with composer and lyricist Lewis Flinn, his Give it Up/Lysistrata Jones collaborator, to bring to life this hilarious and stirring new theatrical adventure. Get a first look ...


Theater 29 Presents COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS: A Story Of Extravagant Love, Premiering Photo Theater 29 Presents COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS: A Story Of Extravagant Love, Premiering in July
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2021

Theater 29 presents Communications Solutions: A Story of Extravagant Love--seven salacious days of upper-management intrigue, authoritarian coercion, and corporate S&M by Tami Canaday, Lisa Wagner Erickson, Ellen K. Graham, and Shane Rodriguez premiering July 26 through August 1. ...


Review: 9 CIRCLES, Park Theatre Photo Review: 9 CIRCLES, Park Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - July 02, 2022

Dante Alighieri built his idea of hell as a colossal conical structure that opens up underneath Jerusalem and reaches the centre of the Earth. He makes his descent steadily, accompanied by Virgil. The further away from Jerusalem, the further away from God and goodness. A stone’s throw from Jerusa...


VIDEO: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical H Photo VIDEO: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 03, 2022

Check out video from the sitzprobe of Asolo Repertory Theatre's new musical HOOD! Five-time Tony-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane reunites with composer and lyricist Lewis Flinn, his Give it Up/Lysistrata Jones collaborator, to bring to life this hilarious and stirring new theatrical advent...


Felicity Releases Debut Full-Length Album 'Dear Universe' Photo Felicity Releases Debut Full-Length Album 'Dear Universe'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 16, 2021

Felicity will be celebrating the release of their new album with a special album release show on Friday, August 27th at The Abbey in Orlando....


Theater 29 Presents A Scandalous Tale Of Corporate S&M: COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS: A S Photo Theater 29 Presents A Scandalous Tale Of Corporate S&M: COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS: A Story Of Extravagant Love
by A.A. Cristi - June 28, 2021

Theater 29 presents Communications Solutions: A Story of Extravagant Love--seven salacious days of upper-management intrigue, authoritarian coercion, and corporate S&M by Tami Canaday, Lisa Wagner Erickson, Ellen K. Graham, and Shane Rodriguez premiering July 26 through August 1....


Cast Announced for Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD at Asolo Rep Photo Cast Announced for Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD at Asolo Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 02, 2022

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced full casting for the new musical HOOD. Five-time Tony-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane reunites with composer and lyricist Lewis Flinn, his Give it Up/Lysistrata Jones collaborator, to bring to life this hilarious and stirring new theatrical adventure....


The Academy Invites Leslie Odom Jr., Nathan Lane, George C. Wolfe & 392 More to Membe Photo The Academy Invites Leslie Odom Jr., Nathan Lane, George C. Wolfe & 392 More to Membership
by TV News Desk - July 01, 2021

There are 89 Oscar nominees, including 25 winners, among the invitees....


Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOO Photo Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022

Asolo Repertory Theatre is presenting the new musical HOOD. Five-time Tony-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane reunites with composer and lyricist Lewis Flinn, his Give it Up/Lysistrata Jones collaborator, to bring to life this hilarious and stirring new theatrical adventure....


First Stage Kicks Off 2022/23 Season With ARTHUR AND FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL Photo First Stage Kicks Off 2022/23 Season With ARTHUR AND FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - September 16, 2022

First Stage kicks off its 2022/23 season with the delightful world premiere production of ARTHUR AND FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL!, written by First Stage Resident Playwright, lyricist and actor John Maclay, with Music and Lyrics by actor, composer/lyricist, writer and First Stage alum Brett Ryback, adapt...


Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for GHOSTS OF THE TITANIC Photo Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for GHOSTS OF THE TITANIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 01, 2022

Blending fact and fiction together, this new drama set in the days after the sinking of the Titanic charts the swirling of rumours, political distraction tactics and fake news that followed. ...


Photos: Inside Opening Night of ON YOUR FEET at the John W. Engeman Theater Photo Photos: Inside Opening Night of ON YOUR FEET at the John W. Engeman Theater
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - July 18, 2022

The John W. Engeman Theater officially opened ON YOUR FEET! this weekend. Performances begin on Thursday, June 14, 2022, and run through Sunday, August 28, 2022. Check out photos from opening night here!...


GHOSTS OF THE TITANIC Comes to the Park Theatre in March Photo GHOSTS OF THE TITANIC Comes to the Park Theatre in March
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2022

Blending fact and fiction together, this new drama set in the days after the sinking of the Titanic charts the swirling of rumours, political distraction tactics and fake news that followed. A bereaved woman trying to find out the truth about her fiancé's death gets sucked into a maelstrom of questi...


BWW Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY - Hysterical Holiday Hit Photo BWW Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY - Hysterical Holiday Hit
by Lynn Beaver - November 27, 2021

If you need a laugh as badly as I do, the Different Stages production of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at The Vortex is where you should be....


Theater 29 to Present COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS: A STORY OF EXTRAVAGANT LOVE Photo Theater 29 to Present COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS: A STORY OF EXTRAVAGANT LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2021

Theater 29 will present Communications Solutions: A Story of Extravagant Love-- an immersive story of upper-management intrigue and corporate coercion that unravels via social media, email, USPS, and in virtual and visceral reality at Theater 29....


VIDEO: First Look at Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD at Asolo R Photo VIDEO: First Look at Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 10, 2022

Directed by Mark Brokaw, HOOD began previews on June 3, opens on June 11, and runs through June 26, in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Get a first look at footage from the production!...






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