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ACTION chronicles the lives of professional gamblers, bookies and oddsmakers throughout the 2018 NFL season following the Supreme Court decision to lift a ban on sports betting. The series will culminate with the biggest gambling day of the year, Super Bowl Sunday. The character-driven narrative delivers intimate access to a diverse cross-section of authentic and sometimes garrulous subjects within the sports gaming community, documenting the effects of legalization through their prisms.

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Pioneering Fairytale Comes to Half Moon
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2017

Critically acclaimed Action Transport Theatre bring Happily Ever After, their pioneering fairytale with a twist, to Half Moon Theatre from Saturday 13 to Tuesday 16 May 2017. The ground breaking show is part of Half Moon's commitment to promoting diversity and challenging homophobia and discriminati...


Ailey Extension Hosts Summer Workshops for Kids and Teens
by A.A. Cristi - June 29, 2017

Ailey Extension opens its doors this summer to kids and teens, offering three immersive, multi-day training workshops taught by New York City's top choreographers and master teachers. Ailey Experience NYC Jr., Ailey Experience NYC, and Fabrice Herrault's Ballet Summer Intensive allow young dancers t...


Carnegie Hall Announces October 2017 Lineup, Featuring Philadelphia Orchestra and Mor Photo Carnegie Hall Announces October 2017 Lineup, Featuring Philadelphia Orchestra and More
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2017

Carnegie Hall has announced its October 2017 lineup. Scroll down for details!...


Burn Up the Dance Floor Comes to Ailey Extension This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - June 21, 2017

This summer, Ailey Extension is launching new weekly classes and one-time-only workshops for adults and even for the entire family. From dance fitness to bellydance to yoga classes, there's something for students of all levels and backgrounds. Led by New York City's best choreographers and teachers,...


Photo Flash: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Cast Hit Red Carpet for World Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2017

Continuing their worldwide publicity tour, the cast and filmmakers from Disney's live-action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST stopped in Hollywood last night for the world premiere at the El Capitan Theatre....


Ailey Extension Celebrates Women's HERstory Month with Two Special Workshops
by A.A. Cristi - March 10, 2017

To celebrate Women's HERstory Month in March, Ailey Extension presents two workshops to promote health awareness and empower women of all shapes and sizes. On Tuesday, March 14th at 7 p.m. three of Ailey Extension's top dance and fitness instructors - Sarita Allen, Karen Arceneaux, and Sarah Rozek -...


Illinois Women to March on Springfield for Progressive Agenda and Responsible Budget
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2017

Women and their allies from across Illinois are expected to join forces to push for a responsible budget and progressive agenda of bills in Springfield Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Individuals representing a wide range of issues and more than 50 organizations will march around the state capitol and lobb...


AILEY II Makes NYU Skirball Center Debut, 3/29-4/2
by Molly Tracy - February 07, 2017

Ailey II makes its NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts debut March 29 - April 2, sharing two programs of premieres and returning favorites with audiences during its annual New York season....


The 2017 Ailey Spirit Gala Benefit Raises Record-Breaking $1.4 Million
by A.A. Cristi - June 16, 2017

The Ailey Spirit Gala broke records last night as the centerpiece of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2017 Lincoln Center engagement, led by Artistic Director Robert Battle. With a record-breaking $1.4 million raised, the one-night-only benefit performance and party featured Honorary Chair Andre...


Photo Flash: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Cast Hit Red Carpet for World Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2017

Continuing their worldwide publicity tour, the cast and filmmakers from Disney's live-action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST stopped in Hollywood last night for the world premiere at the El Capitan Theatre....


VidAngel Seeks Emergency Stay from 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Following District Court's Denial of Stay Request
by A.A. Cristi - December 29, 2016

VidAngel, the market-leading entertainment platform empowering users to filter language, nudity, violence, and other content from movies and TV shows, is engaged in a high-profile legal battle with Disney, Warner Bros, 20th Century Fox, and Lucasfilm. These Hollywood studios have taken legal action ...


Judith Jamison To Conduct Exclusive Workshop Classes, Today
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2017

On the heels of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's joyous New York City Center holiday season, Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison will teach an exclusive Ailey Classics Workshop on Today, January 5 at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate what would've been Alvin Ailey's 86th birthday....


Just Can't Wait! Disney Reveals Release Date for Live-Action LION KING
by Caryn Robbins - April 25, 2017

We just can't wait! Variety reports that Disney's previously announced live-action remake of THE LION KING (also in 3D) will hit theaters on June 19, 2019....


Harvey Fierstein Responds to Alan Menken's Ursula Dream-Casting: 'Your Wish is My Command'
by Stephi Wild - March 20, 2017

BroadwayWorld recently reported that Alan Menken is interested in casting Harvey Fierstein as Ursula in the new live action remake of The Little Mermaid. It seems that Fierstein would be happy to take the job!...


Tom Hanks to Take on Role of Villain in Disney's Live-Action DUMBO?
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2017

Tom Hanks has been offered the role of the villain in the Tim Burton-directed project. No details have been revealed on the evil character....


Welcome 2017 with New Year's Eve Celebrations Across the Las Vegas Strip
by A.A. Cristi - December 15, 2016

A weekend full of high-energy celebrations and spectacular entertainment at MGM Resorts International properties and venues will entice guests to ring in 2017 in style....


NYC Gay Men's Chorus HARMONY Gala Fetes Broadway's Jerry Mitchell
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017

Big Apple Performing Arts (BAPA), the home of New York City Gay Men's Chorus and Youth Pride Chorus, will honor the recipient of the Arts in Action Award for 2017 at Harmony, New York City's most fabulous gala and party to benefit NYCGMC and YPC, tonight, February 17, 2017 at the Diamond Horseshoe (...


Ailey Extension Celebrates HERstory Month With Two Workshops, 3/14, 3/25
by Molly Tracy - March 15, 2017

To celebrate Women's HERstory Month in March, Ailey Extension presents two workshops to promote health awareness and empower women of all shapes and sizes....


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Return to Paris, Basel, Germany and Copenhagen
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2017

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as 'a vital American cultural ambassador to the world,' returns to Paris, Basel, several German cities, and Copenhagen to perform 15 ballets from July 4 - September 10....


Carnegie Hall Announces 2017-18 Classical Highlights Photo Carnegie Hall Announces 2017-18 Classical Highlights
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2017

Carnegie Hall's 2017-2018 season is fast approaching, and they are looking forward to exciting new projects and outstanding concerts!...


Actors' Equity President Kate Shindle on NEA Vote: 'We've Won the First Battle'
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2017

Kate Shindle, President of Actors' Equity, the national labor union representing professional actors and stage managers, released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed a bill that would fully fund the National Endowment for the Arts for the remainder of the federal government's fiscal...


NBC Sports to Air Best of 2016 Winter Dew Tour Snowboard Highlight Show, 2/24
by BWW News Desk - December 24, 2016

NBC Sports' coverage of the 2016 Winter Dew Tour concludes this Today, December 24, at 4:30 p.m. ET, highlighting three days of winter action sports competition from Breckenridge Ski Resort, in Breckenridge, Colo....


Photo Flash: Josh Groban, Bernadette Peters & More Attend BEAUTY AND THE BEAST NY Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - March 14, 2017

Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Audra McDonald, Stanley Tucci, Ian McKellen, Bill Condon (director) and Alan Menken (composer) arrived at Alice Tully Hall for the New York special screening of Disney's live-action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST....


Ailey's Lincoln Center Engagement Continues Through Father's Day
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2017

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2017 Lincoln Center engagement continues with six performances left to enjoy with loved ones through Sunday, June 18....


Judith Jamison To Conduct Exclusive Workshop Classes, Today
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2017

On the heels of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's joyous New York City Center holiday season, Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison will teach an exclusive Ailey Classics Workshop on Today, January 5 at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate what would've been Alvin Ailey's 86th birthday....






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