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New York's Public Theater has released a series of videos from a starry special one-night-only public staged reading of ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN? Scenes from the Senate Confirmation Hearings of President Trump's Cabinet.

ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN?, a one-night-only staged presentation edited and directed by Nicolas Kent, was presented by The Public Theater in New York and London's National Theatre last night, May 11, at Town Hall. BroadwayWorld is excited to share a scene from the staging below!

ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN?, a one-night-only staged presentation edited and directed by Nicolas Kent, presented by The Public Theater in New York and London's National Theatre, took place last night, May 11, at Town Hall. BroadwayWorld has photos from the staging below!

New York's Public Theater and London's National Theatre announced final casting today for the special one-night-only public staged reading of ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN? Scenes from the Senate Confirmation Hearings of President Trump's Cabinet on Thursday, May 11 at 8:00 p.m. at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street).

New York's Public Theater and London's National Theatre announced initial casting today for the special one-night-only public staged reading of ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN? Scenes from the Senate Confirmation Hearings of President Trump's Cabinet on Thursday, May 11 at 8:00 p.m. at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street).

Smithsonian magazine announced today the first winners of the 2017 American Ingenuity Awards. Dave Malloy, creator, and Rachel Chavkin, director of the renowned Broadway musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, are being honored with the American Ingenuity Award in History. They will receive the award at an awards gala at the National Portrait Gallery on November 29.

Vinnie Favale, CBS' veteran late night executive, has been named to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Talent Development, CBS Television Studios, it was announced today by David Stapf, President, CBS Television Studios.

The forthcoming memoir Flying Funny: My Life without a Net (April 2017, University of Minnesota Press) by Dudley Riggs, a fifth generation member of a distinguished show business family, is about his life growing up in the circus and vaudeville.

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas today announced complete details for Festival 2017, which will begin on June 3 and continues for three weeks through June 24 in New Haven, Connecticut. 

The Brave New Workshop Theatre (BNW) is pleased to announce the opening of their 2017 Winter Show, 'Booty and the Beast: A Tinderella Story' on Today, February 11th. 

The Brave New Workshop Theatre (BNW) is pleased to announce the opening of their 2017 Winter Show, 'Booty and the Beast: A Tinderella Story' on Saturday, February 11th. 

The past few weeks have been tough for theatre. A series of winter storms have effectively shut down the city. I've had three shows canceled, and as I write this we're under a sheet of ice! Fortunately, that's all about to change, and with the warmer temperatures will come one of my favorite PDX festivals: Fertile Ground. A full 11 days of brand new works by artists both veteran and new on the scene.

Lizz Winstead, co-creator and former head writer of The Daily Show, tapes her hilarious one woman take down of the year, Controversy: A Hilarious, Tragic Review of 2016 on December 30th.

The Brave New Workshop Theatre (BNW) has announced the title and cast of its 2016 Holiday revue, 'What the Elf?!' Previews for the show run November 11th - November 18th, with opening night on Saturday, November 19th.

On last night's LATE NIGHT, Minnesota Senator Al Franken talked with Seth about his early encounters with Donald Trump, his relationship with Hillary Clinton and getting out the vote.

The Brave New Workshop Theatre (BNW) has announced the title and cast of its 2016 Holiday revue, 'What the Elf?!' Previews for the show run November 11th - November 18th, with opening night on Saturday, November 19th.

LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS will broadcast next week's shows (Oct. 10-13) from Washington, D.C.'s Warner Theatre, as the presidential election enters its final stretch. This is the first time that “Late Night with Seth Meyers” will travel outside Studio 8G.

The Globe Guilders are pleased to announce their annual fashion show and luncheon, Celebrating Couture 2016, presented by Neiman Marcus, to benefit The Old Globe's artistic and arts engagement programs. Each year, the Globe Guilders Fashion Show features couture expertly selected by Neiman Marcus from the elite designers they represent, including Gucci, Etro, and Tom Ford; runway samples from Monique Lhuillier and Marchesa; and a compelling collection from Naeem Khan. Celebrating Couture 2016 will take place on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina.?

The theme of last night's opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia was "United Together," so it was only natural that legendary singer Paul Simon performed the unifying song, "Bridge Over Troubled Water."

The Brave New Workshop Theatre (BNW) is pleased to announce the title and cast of its election show, 'Lady and the Trump.' Previews for the show run June 24th - July 6th, with opening night on Thursday, July 7th.