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Date of Death: May 15, 1989 (80)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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VIDEO: Author John Green Talks Teens and his Own OCD on 60 MINUTES
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 4, 2018


He feels their pain. He gives them hope.  He defends the nerds.  To millions of his young fans, John Green is a towering figure and a beacon of truth. He does it all in a series of best-selling novels, YouTube “vlogs” and podcasts that have captured the attention of their generation.   But what many of those fans don't know is that Green has his own pain.  He struggles every day with mental illness.  Green, whose young adult bestsellers have become blockbuster films, appears on 60 MINUTES in a profile by Jon Wertheim to be broadcast Sunday, Oct. 7 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Lowry's Spotlight Theater Closes 20 Seasons Of Entertainment With YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2018


Lowry's Spotlight Theater closes 20 seasons of entertainment with "You Can't Take It With You" September 1 through 29 at the John Hand Theater in Lowry. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:00 p.m. with additional performances on Monday, September 10 and Thursday, September 27 @ 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 29 @2:00 p.m. Tickets $12 - $25 and available at www.thisisspotlight.com or by calling 720-530-4596. The John Hand Theater is located at 7653 East 1st Place, Denver, Colorado 80230

Lowry's Spotlight Theater Closes 20 Seasons Of Entertainment With YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2018


Lowry's Spotlight Theater closes 20 seasons of entertainment with "You Can't Take It With You" September 1 through 29 at the John Hand Theater in Lowry. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:00 p.m. with additional performances on Monday, September 10 and Thursday, September 27 @ 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 29 @2:00 p.m. Tickets $12 - $25 and available at www.thisisspotlight.com or by calling 720-530-4596. The John Hand Theater is located at 7653 East 1st Place, Denver, Colorado 80230

BWW Review: LITTLE WOMEN - THE MUSICAL at Logos Theatre
by Neil Shurley - Aug 5, 2018


Little Women, the musical, boosted by charming performances and strong voices.

The Logos Theatre Presents LITTLE WOMEN
by Julie Musbach - Jun 11, 2018


The Logos Theatre which has gained much plaudits for it's epic productions of the 'Chronicles of Narnia' series is excited to be producing the classic musical 'Little Women' this summer! The stellar thirty five member cast of actors, singers and dancers are made up of Logos Theatre staff members, as well as local Greenville SC talent.

John Mayer Releases Green Screen Music Video For NEW LIGHT
by Tori Hartshorn - May 24, 2018


John Mayer today has released the music video for his newest single NEW LIGHT.

BWW Previews: GREAT AMERICAN READ Series Premiere TONIGHT On PBS!
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner - May 22, 2018


PBS recently unveiled a list of America's 100 best-loved novels, chosen in support of THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a new PBS series and multi-platform initiative that celebrates the joy of reading and the books we love. THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, hosted by television personality and journalist Meredith Vieira, launches with a two-hour episode on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at 8 p.m. on PBS stations and will introduce viewers to the full list of America's 100 favorite novels selected through a demographically representative national survey conducted by YouGov.

Former Charlotte Mayor Foxx To Moderate VP Biden's Charlotte Tour Stop
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2018


Vice President Joe Biden today announced a highly-acclaimed group of moderators for the final nine dates of his 39-city American Promise Tour. Former Charlotte Mayor and Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx will join the Vice President for the Charlotte stop of the tour taking place at Belk Theater on June 13th.  American journalist Cokie Roberts, New York Times bestselling author Curtis Sittenfeld, and Bestselling Author Celeste Ng will also join the tour as moderators throughout remaining dates of the tour.

THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, A New Multi-Platform PBS Series, Reveals List of America's 100 Favorite Novels
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018


PBS today unveiled a list of America's 100 best-loved novels, chosen in support of THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a new PBS series and multi-platform initiative that celebrates the joy of reading and the books we love. THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, hosted by television personality and journalist Meredith Vieira, launches with a two-hour episode today, May 22, 2018, at 8 p.m. on PBS stations and will introduce viewers to the full list of America's 100 favorite novels selected through a demographically representative national survey conducted by YouGov. The series will also feature interviews with celebrities, authors, superfans and everyday Americans discussing the way particular books have influenced them and their significance in American popular culture. Then, after a multi-platform initiative throughout the summer, which will include live public events, social media components and national reading clubs, the series will resume in the fall with several themed episodes, including an exciting finale, culminating in the first-ever national vote to choose 'America's Best-Loved Novel.' It will be the most expansive national celebration of books and reading aimed at engaging multi-generational readers across multiple platforms ever created.

Jason Aldean, James Bay, Big Sean, Florence + The Machine, Halsey, & More to Perform on THE VOICE Finale
by Macon Prickett - May 18, 2018


Superstar recording artists Jason Aldean, James Bay, Florence + the Machine, Halsey featuring Big Sean, Dua Lipa and season 13 winner Chloe Kohanski are set to perform on the live two-hour Tuesday, May 22 season finale (9-11 p.m. ET/PT) of NBC's four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice." 

Marshmello to Headline YouTube OnStage at VidCon 2018 Feat. Appearances by Liza Koshy & Collins Key
by Macon Prickett - May 18, 2018


YouTube and VidCon are partnering once again to produce a live entertainment showcase to kick off the 9th Annual VidCon US. YouTube OnStage is in its second year and will be a dynamic celebration of the biggest trends and artists on the platform today.

Hulu Orders Limited Series Based on John Green's LOOKING FOR ALASKA
by Macon Prickett - May 10, 2018


According to Deadline, Hulu is finalizing a deal for an eight-episode Looking For Alaska limited series from Paramount Television and Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage's Fake Empire.

THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, A New Multi-Platform PBS Series, Reveals List of America's 100 Favorite Novels
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 20, 2018


PBS today unveiled a list of America's 100 best-loved novels, chosen in support of THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a new PBS series and multi-platform initiative that celebrates the joy of reading and the books we love. THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, hosted by television personality and journalist Meredith Vieira, launches with a two-hour episode on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at 8 p.m. on PBS stations and will introduce viewers to the full list of America's 100 favorite novels selected through a demographically representative national survey conducted by YouGov. The series will also feature interviews with celebrities, authors, superfans and everyday Americans discussing the way particular books have influenced them and their significance in American popular culture. Then, after a multi-platform initiative throughout the summer, which will include live public events, social media components and national reading clubs, the series will resume in the fall with several themed episodes, including an exciting finale, culminating in the first-ever national vote to choose 'America's Best-Loved Novel.' It will be the most expansive national celebration of books and reading aimed at engaging multi-generational readers across multiple platforms ever created.

Meredith Vieira To Host THE GREAT AMERICAN READ At PBS
by Macon Prickett - Mar 28, 2018


PBS announced today that television personality and journalist Meredith Vieira will host THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a new eight-part television series launching on PBS stations with a two-hour special event on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. In THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, Vieira will take viewers on a journey across the country to uncover the nation's 100 most-loved novels, the people who love them and their authors.

BWW Cover Reveal: AN ABSOLUTELY REMARKABLE THING by Hank Green
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner - Mar 15, 2018


Fans have been anticipating the debut novel of YouTube Celebrity Hank Green later this year. Green is one half of the VlogBrothers. His brother, John Green, is the other half of the video-making team and is the #1 New York Times Best Selling Author of YA novels THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, PAPER TOWNS, TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN, and more. 

Poetry About Survival and Blogger's Raw and Honest Self-Help Guide Top Barnes & Noble's Bestseller Lists for 2017
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner - Dec 19, 2017


Poetry About Survival and Blogger's Raw and Honest Self-Help Guide Top Barnes & Noble's Bestseller Lists for 2017

Vice President Joe Biden Coming To Dr. Phillips Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2017


Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Bill Blumenreich Presents announce 'Vice President Joe Biden: American Promise Tour' at the Walt Disney Theater, Monday, January 29, 2018 at 7 p.m. Starting at $68, tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, December 22, 2017 at 10 a.m. and include a copy of his new book, Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose (on sale now, $27, Flatiron Books). VIP Meet & Greet tickets are also available. General audience tickets and VIP tickets may be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by calling 844.513.2014 or by visiting the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office at 445 S. Magnolia Avenue between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Online and phone ticket purchases are subject to handling fees.

Photo Flash: First Look at OF MICE AND MEN, Now Extended at North Coast Rep
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2017


North Coast Repertory has extended its run OF MICE AND MEN through November 19th, adding five more performances due to demand. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

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