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The Imperial Sound to Release THE NEW AM August 31
by Macon Prickett - Jul 18, 2018


The Imperial Sound's blithe synthesis of 21st-century irony and bright, unselfconscious AM-radio pop is both brave and unique. And catchy as hell. The band's debut album, The New AM, showcases songwriter Frederick Mosher's hook-driven heritage – with influences from Todd Rundgren and Carole King to The Replacements and Elvis Costello – delivering infectious, shimmering songs that celebrate the craft and style of the best pop music.

HBO to Offer Self-Harm and Substance Abuse Support Along with SHARP OBJECTS
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2018


The eight-episode limited drama series SHARP OBJECTS debuts this SUNDAY, JULY 8 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

Players Present Thornton Wilder's THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2018


The Peterborough Players continue their season with the Pulitzer prize-winning comedy The Skin of Our Teeth by Peterborough's own Thornton Wilder playing July 4-15!

Review Roundup: IN THE HEIGHTS at Playhouse on Park
by Alan Henry - Jun 20, 2018


Things are heating up in WeHa with the arrival of the amazing In The Heights cast, set to open at Playhouse on Park on June 15!

BWW Review: OKLAHOMA at OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE
by Dan Marois - Jun 18, 2018


As the Ogunquit Playhouse celebrates its 86th year of entertaining audiences here in Maine, the second show of the season is the gem of a Broadway musical, Oklahoma, celebrating its 75th anniversary year.

Photo Flash: First Look at IN THE HEIGHTS at Playhouse on Park
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2018


Things are heating up in WeHa with the arrival of the amazing In The Heights cast, set to open at Playhouse on Park on June 15!

IN THE HEIGHTS Opens At Playhouse On Park Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2018


Things are heating up in WeHa with the arrival of the amazing In The Heights cast, set to open at Playhouse on Park on June 15!   

HBO & Filmspotting to Host Advance Screenings of SHARP OBJECTS in Seattle and Chicago
by Macon Prickett - Jun 14, 2018


To celebrate the new limited drama series SHARP OBJECTS joining the network's summer lineup, HBO is partnering with film podcast FILMSPOTTING to host advance screenings in SEATTLE and CHICAGO. The Seattle event onJune 19th will feature an advance screening of the series premiere and Q&A with series co-star Chris Messina. On Friday the 13th of July, Gillian Flynn, author, writer and executive producer will join Chicagoans for a sneak peek of episode two followed by a panel discussion moderated by Filmspotting.

Amy Adams Series SHARP OBJECTS Debuts on HBO This Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2018


Reporter Camille Preaker returns to her small hometown to cover the murder of one preteen girl and the abduction of another. Trying to put together a psychological puzzle from her past, she finds herself identifying with the young victims a bit too closely.

VIDEO: HBO Shares Official Trailer For SHARP OBJECTS Starring Amy Adams
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 5, 2018


VIDEO: HBO Shares Official Trailer For SHARP OBJECTS Starring Amy Adams

Ogunquit Playhouse to Present OKLAHOMA!
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2018


Rodgers and Hammerstein's great American classic Oklahoma! bursts onto the Ogunquit Playhouse stage June 13 to July 7. The Playhouse is thrilled to create an exciting new production of this beloved classic as part of its 75th Anniversary since first opening on Broadway. This groundbreaking musical was Rodgers and Hammerstein's first collaboration, and in many ways their most innovative, having set standards for musical theatre that are still being followed today. The lively musical features the timeless classics, 'Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin',' 'The Surrey with the Fringe On Top,' 'I Cain't Say No,' 'People Will Say We're in Love' and of course the triumphant 'Oklahoma!'

Cast Announced For Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS At Playhouse On Park!
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2018


Things are heating up in WeHa with the arrival of the amazing In The Heights cast, set to open at Playhouse on Park on June 15!   

VIDEO: Check Out 360 Degrees of Andy Mientus in DCPA's THE WHO'S TOMMY
by Julie Musbach - May 25, 2018


The DCPA Theatre Company presents 'The Who's Tommy' from April 20 through May 27 in The Stage Theatre. Below check out Broadway's Andy Mientus and company in all 360 degrees with this interactive video!

HBO Limited Series SHARP OBJECTS Starring Amy Adams To Debut July 8
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018


SHARP OBJECTS starring Amy Adams will debut SUNDAY, JULY 8 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

VIDEO: He's a Pinball Wizard! Andy Mientus Dishes on Taking on the Title Role in TOMMY
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2018


The DCPA Theatre Company presents 'The Who's Tommy' from April 20 through May 27 in The Stage Theatre. Get your first glimpse at the show here, starring Broadway's Andy Mientus in the title role! For more, go to denvercenter.org.

Photo Flash: DCPA Mounts Electric THE WHO'S TOMMY
by Julie Musbach - May 8, 2018


The DCPA Theatre Company presents 'The Who's Tommy' from April 20 through May 27 in The Stage Theatre. Check out new photos of the company below!

VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes with Denver Center's THE WHO'S TOMMY Starring Andy Mientus
by Julie Musbach - May 4, 2018


The DCPA Theatre Company presents 'The Who's Tommy' from April 20 through May 27 in The Stage Theatre. Go behind the scenes with the cast and creative including star Andy Mientus below! 

BWW Review: Happily-Ever-Aftering in CenterPoint Legacy's CAMELOT
by Hayley Westwood - May 2, 2018


You'll be transported to a time of knights in shining armor, magical forests, castles, and jousting at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre's delightful rendition of Lerner and Loewe's Camelot.

VIDEO: First Look at Andy Mientus in The Who's TOMMY at The Denver Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2018


The DCPA Theatre Company presents 'The Who's Tommy' from April 20 through May 27 in The Stage Theatre. Get your first glimpse at the show here, starring Broadway's Andy Mientus in the title role! For more, go to denvercenter.org.

Romance Is in the Air in Freeform's Wedding Programming Extravaganza
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 27, 2018


It's time to get out your fascinators as Freeform becomes the home of royal and magical weddings! Kicking off the wedding season in style, Freeform will be airing a 'Happily Ever After' themed Funday movie marathon (airing MAY 12 - 13) featuring some of your favorite Disney Princesses, followed by Freeform's first ever 'Royal Wedding Slumber Party' on FRIDAY, MAY 18 to get you ready for the most highly anticipated event of the year. The next morning, SATURDAY, MAY 19, Freeform will simulcast a 'Good Morning America' extended edition coverage of the royal nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle starting at 5:00 a.m. EDT/2:00 a.m. PDT.

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