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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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Alvin Ailey Announces 'Ticket To Dance' Free Class Promotion
by Christina Mancuso - November 10, 2016

For more than four decades, the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has graced the New York City Center stage, sharing the transformative power of dance. Returning this season, New Yorkers can experience dance on and off stage by partaking in a special offer, Ticket to Dance. The promotion a...


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....


NBC Sports to Present Coverage of 2016 Dew Tour Individual Pro Competition
by Caryn Robbins - July 28, 2016

NBC Sports Group's coverage of the 2016 Dew Tour kicks off this Saturday, July 30, at 5 p.m. ET on NBC, highlighting three days of premier skateboarding competition from Long Beach, Calif....


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...


Ann Hampton Callaway to Perform for AIDS Benefit in Philadelphia
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016

Ann Hampton Callaway will be the headliner at the Action Wellness 30th Anniversary Celebration today, October 21st, 6 PM - 10 PM at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building in Philadelphia....


WINNIE THE POOH's Christopher Robin to Get Live Action Remake from Disney
by A.A. Cristi - November 18, 2016

Variety has reported that director Marc Forster is set to helm a live-action film starring “Christopher Robin,”, human star of the classic cartoon “Winnie the Pooh.” Kristin Burr will oversee the project for the studio. Alex Ross Perry is set to write the script....


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 -...


BWW's Guide to Disney's Upcoming Live-Action Musical Movie Remakes!
by Caryn Robbins - November 05, 2016

With so many upcoming projects in the works, BWW has put together a guide to what's in store from the House of Mouse and its uber-talented creative teams!...


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....


Alvin Ailey Dance Presents MASEKELA LANGUAGE, Tonight
by Christina Mancuso - December 13, 2016

On Friday, December 9, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater debuted Hope Boykin's r-Evolution, Dream., inspired by the sermons and speeches of Martin Luther King Jr. Nicholas Ashe, Jasmine Guy, Khalil Kain, Bevy Smith, Phylicia Rashad, Billy Porter and Joe Morton were in attendance for the world premi...


James Corden & Rose Byrne Set For Sony's Live-Action PETER RABBIT Film
by Caryn Robbins - August 05, 2016

James Corden and Rose Byrne are currently in talks to star in Sony's live-action/animation hybrid adaptation of the classic children's story PETER RABBIT....


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....


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 ...


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....


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!...


Action Moves People United Celebrates Album Release in Harlem
by Liz Cearns - September 16, 2016

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces New York City Center Season Programming
by Nora Dominick - August 04, 2016

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Ann Hampton Callaway to Perform for AIDS Benefit in Philadelphia
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016

Ann Hampton Callaway will be the headliner at the Action Wellness 30th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, October 21st, 6 PM - 10 PM at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building in Philadelphia....


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....


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....


Feeding America' Asks Nation to Take Action to End Hunger
by Marina Kennedy - August 29, 2016

This September the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks will mobilize across all 50 states in an effort to bring an end to hunger. Hunger Action Month is designed to inspire people to take action and raise awareness of the fact that 48 million Americans, including 15 million children, ar...


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....


Viceland to Premiere New 10-Part Series TRAVELING THE STARS, Today
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2016

VICELAND, the new cable network from VICE and A+E Networks, today announced it will premiere a new 10-part series TRAVELING THE STARS: Ancient Aliens with Action Bronson and Friends today, July 21, at 11:00 PM ET/PT....


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 (...


Denise Hunter to Release Final 'Summer Harbor' Story This Fall; Gets Hallmark Channel Movies
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2016

Denise Hunter is the internationally-published bestselling author of over 25 books, including Dancing with Fireflies and Falling Like Snowflakes. Her novel The Convenient Groom premiered as a Hallmark Channel feature film in June 2016, and in December 2016, the Hallmark Channel will premiere another...






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