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Teatro Linea de Sombra's AMARILLO to Play Chicago Shakespeare as Part of DESTINOS Festival
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2017


Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces a World's Stage production in its soon-to-be-completed new venue, The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare: Teatro Linea de Sombra's evocative Amarillo, October 17-29, 2017. Devised by one of Mexico's most celebrated and forward-thinking ensembles and directed by Jorge A. Vargas, Amarillo will be the largest international theatrical event of the inaugural Chicago International Latino Theater Festival - Destinos (d?-stee-noce).

IN & OF ITSELF Announces Third Extension at Daryl Roth Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Oct 16, 2017


IN & OF ITSELF, the smash-hit show created and performed by three-time Academy of Magical Arts Award winner Derek DelGaudio (Nothing to Hide) and directed by four-time Emmy Award winner Frank Oz(Little Shop of Horrors, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Star Wars), has announced a third extension to the show's New York Premiere engagement at the Daryl Roth Theatre in Union Square. IN & OF ITSELF, which opened to resounding critical acclaim on April 12, 2017, will now play an additional eighteen weeks, through May 6, 2018.

WOW - WORLD OF WONDER Postpones First Performance at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2017


WOW World of Wonder, the internationally-acclaimed production, will now make its North American debut with a splash at the Rio Showroom at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas October 3, 2017 vs. its original first performance date of September 26, 2017, due to slight construction delays.

London's CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC Tour Heads Stateside Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2017


Following in the footsteps of Downton Abbey, John Oliver and James Corden, the latest British sensation to hit our shores is the Champions Of Magic tour.

The New Bad Boys of Magic Take Over Hollywood
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2017


Fresh from their sold-out run at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, where TimeOut Los Angeles named them one of '10 Shows to See,' the New Bad Boys of Magic (Daniel Donohue & Eric Siegel) will take Hollywood by storm with a new, monthly magic and variety show. This is DIRTY TRICKS w/ the New Bad Boys of Magic.

Direct from London's West End, CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC Comes to Thousand Oaks
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2017


Champions of Magic comes to the Fred Kavli Theatre on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 7:30 pm.

Showtime Premieres ACTIVE SHOOTER: AMERICA UNDER FIRE, Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2017


Showtime will premiere the eight-part documentary series ACTIVE SHOOTER: AMERICA UNDER FIRE today, September 29th at 9:00pm. Check out a sneak peek below!

WOW - WORLD OF WONDER Postpones First Performance at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2017


WOW World of Wonder, the internationally-acclaimed production, will now make its North American debut with a splash at the Rio Showroom at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas October 3, 2017 vs. its original first performance date of September 26, 2017, due to slight construction delays.

Starry THE HONEYMOONERS Begins Tonight at Paper Mill Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2017


Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, by special arrangement with Jeffrey Finn, presents the world-premiere production of the new musical comedy The Honeymooners, based on the CBS television series, with book by Dusty Kay and Bill Nuss, music by Stephen Weiner, and lyrics by Peter Mills.

Champions of Magic to Throw the First Pitch at Indians Game on 9/29
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2017


On Friday, September 29, the Cleveland Indians game against the Chicago White Sox will open with the mesmerizing magic of the U.K. sensation Champions of Magic. The Champions of Magic will throw out the first pitch with a magic twist guaranteed to surprise Indians' catcher (shh! he does not know what will happen) and amaze the crowd at Progressive Field.

WOW Water Spectacular to Make a Splash at Rio Showroom
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2017


Prepare to be transported into a world of water, wonder and fantasy as "WOW," the internationally-acclaimed production, will make its North American debut with a splash at the Rio Showroom at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas September 26, 2017.

David Caserta Returns to the State Theatre with HAUNTED ILLUSIONS 10/21
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2017


Fresh off a television appearance on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Illusionist David Caserta returns to the State Theatre with Haunted Illusions!

Showtime Premieres ACTIVE SHOOTER: AMERICA UNDER FIRE, 9/29
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 21, 2017


Showtime will premiere the eight-part documentary series ACTIVE SHOOTER: AMERICA UNDER FIRE on Friday, September 29th at 9:00pm. Check out a sneak peek below!

Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth to Perform at the Paramount This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2017


No matter if she's a good witch on Broadway, a sassy press secretary on TV or a show-stopping singer on stage, Tony- and Emmy Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth is always absolutely mesmerizing.

Society for the Performing Arts' Announces Changes to 2017 �" 2018 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2017


Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) hopes that patrons and their loved ones were safe and sound during Hurricane Harvey. SPA knows that many have suffered terrible losses, and SPA staff members' hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Harvey. SPA has been overwhelmed by the offerings of support and aid from colleagues and friends in Houston and artists throughout the nation. SPA thanks everyone for thinking about the company during this challenging time.

“WOW” The Acclaimed International Water Spectacular To Make a Splash at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas - Performances Begin September 26, 2017
by Robert Diamond - Sep 9, 2017


Prepare to be transported into a world of water, wonder and fantasy as 'WOW,' the internationally-acclaimed production, will make its North American debut with a splash at the Rio Showroom at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas September 26, 2017.

All-New Season of WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Premieres 9/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2017


WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE returns with all-new shows with the premiere of its 16th season in national syndication on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. Originating from Caesars Entertainment Studios in Las Vegas, “Millionaire” continues to be the only program to offer a $1 million prize to each and every contestant as America's richest game show.

New SHOWTIME Docu-Series ACTIVE SHOOTER: AMERICA UNDER FIRE Premieres 9/29
by TV News Desk - Sep 5, 2017


Today, SHOWTIME announced a powerful new eight-part documentary series, ACTIVE SHOOTER: AMERICA UNDER FIRE, that delivers an in-depth exploration of mass shootings and their devastating consequences.

All-New Season of WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Premieres 9/11
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 5, 2017


WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE returns with all-new shows with the premiere of its 16th season in national syndication on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. Originating from Caesars Entertainment Studios in Las Vegas, “Millionaire” continues to be the only program to offer a $1 million prize to each and every contestant as America's richest game show.

Atlas Obscura Presents SEE/SAW An Immersion into a Magician's Mind
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 29, 2017


Atlas Obscura presents See/Saw, an evening with performer and award-winning magician Siegfried Tieber. Opening on Thursday, September 14, 2017 and running for four weeks, Tieber will play host, historian, and illusionist as he guides intimate audiences on an unconventional journey. An immersion into a magician's mind, See/Saw is an invitation to take a closer look at the art of conjuring with playing cards: a contemporary take on an ancient art form, where the important question isn't how, but why. This limited engagement will take place at Civic Center Studios in Downtown Los Angeles. Our host's ambition is to share (and infect us with) his passion for a beautiful but often misunderstood art form.

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