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Ken Burns's two-part, four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th Century's most consequential and compelling personalities.

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The Spring Lake Theatre Co. Presents An All-female Cast For 1776 Photo The Spring Lake Theatre Co. Presents An All-female Cast For 1776
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 10, 2020

The Spring Lake Theatre Company will present the award-winning and revolutionary 1776 the Musical - with a twist!...


Photo: First Look at Broadway-Bound 1776 at A.R.T. Photo Photo: First Look at Broadway-Bound 1776 at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022

The Broadway-bound production of 1776 began performances last week at American Repertory Theater at Harvard University and we've got the first photos of the cast and the new production. ...


David Charles Abell Appointed Music Director And Principal Conductor Of The Philly PO Photo David Charles Abell Appointed Music Director And Principal Conductor Of The Philly POPS
by A.A. Cristi - February 12, 2020

The Philly POPS announced today the appointment of David Charles Abell as Music Director and Principal Conductor. Abell made his debut with the POPS in 2013 with his unforgettable presentations of A Philly POPS Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season. He was appointed Principal Guest Conductor i...


Reyes | Finn to Present 'James Benjamin Franklin: Practice' Photo Reyes | Finn to Present 'James Benjamin Franklin: Practice'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2022

Reyes | Finn  will present Practice, the gallery’s third solo exhibition of work by Detroit-based artist James Benjamin Franklin, which will be on view from January 15th–February 26th, 2022....


Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre to Stage 1776 Photo Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre to Stage 1776
by Marissa Tomeo - March 20, 2022

The Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre Company present America’s Tony Award-winning musical “1776,” March 18th through April 3rd. Witness the birth of a nation as our forefathers struggle to craft the Declaration of Independence. The seminal event in American history blazes to vivi...


TV: 1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram! Photo TV: 1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram!
by Linnae Medeiros - July 01, 2019

This weekend, Keith Hines piddled, twiddled and resolved as he took BroadwayWorld behind the scenes at The Muny's production of 1776! So in case you missed it (or just want to relive all of the fun and excitement), we compiled clips for you to enjoy. Check it all out!...


1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow! Photo 1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros - June 28, 2019

It's time to head to Philadelphia because Keith Hines is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story tomorrow, June 29th, at the Muny's production of 1776! Be sure to tune in all throughout the day to get a look behind-the-scenes of the historical musical! You're definitely gonna want to vote yes fo...


Antonio Cipriano Joins NATIONAL TREASURE Series on Disney+ Photo Antonio Cipriano Joins NATIONAL TREASURE Series on Disney+
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2022

Jagged Little Pill star Antonio Cipriano has been cast as a series regular on the upcoming National Treasure series on Disney+....


The Philly POPS Announces Three Performances During Wawa Welcome America Festival Photo The Philly POPS Announces Three Performances During Wawa Welcome America Festival
by A.A. Cristi - June 05, 2019

The Philly POPS announced today three performances during the annual Wawa Welcome America Festival, including POPS on Independence with Disney Princess Susan Egan and POPS on the Parkway with Academy and GRAMMY award-winning superstar Jennifer Hudson....


VIDEO: Get A First Look at 1776 at The Muny! Photo VIDEO: Get A First Look at 1776 at The Muny!
by Alan Henry - June 28, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Muny's production of 1776, the third show of its second century - not on stage through July 3. Check out the video!...


Breaking: Cast Gathers for 1776 Workshop; Confirmed for Spring 2021 Broadway Season Photo Breaking: Cast Gathers for 1776 Workshop; Confirmed for Spring 2021 Broadway Season
by Nicole Rosky - April 16, 2020

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the cast has been assembled for Diane Paulus' Broadway-Bound 1776, which just began a Zoom workshop. Exact production dates have not been announced, though the A.R.T. has confirmed that the musical will play as a part of its 2020/21 Season, and Roundabout will bri...


Meadow Brook Theatre Announces 13th Annual Children's Series Photo Meadow Brook Theatre Announces 13th Annual Children's Series
by A.A. Cristi - March 04, 2020

Tickets will go on sale Monday, March 9,2020 for Meadow Brook Theatre's 13th annual Children's Series, beginning in February 2021....


MR. SIMPSON Zoom Play Reading Will Be Presented By Theatre 40 in May Photo MR. SIMPSON Zoom Play Reading Will Be Presented By Theatre 40 in May
by Stephi Wild - April 29, 2021

Theatre Forty will present a Zoom reading of a new play, Mr. Simpson by Stephen Maitland-Lewis on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. PDT....


VIDEO: Natalie Charle Ellis is Melania Trump in New Animated Christmas Music Video Photo VIDEO: Natalie Charle Ellis is Melania Trump in New Animated Christmas Music Video
by Stephi Wild - December 22, 2020

Justin Anthony Long (City of Dreams) presents This F***ing Christmas Stuff, an original animated holiday tune inspired by the leaked Melania audio tapes about the 'Christmas stuff.' The video features vocals from Beetlejuice's Natalie Charle Ellis....


Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Receives $15,000 Arts Grant For Production of 1776 Photo Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Receives $15,000 Arts Grant For Production of 1776
by Stephi Wild - June 12, 2020

The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre has been awarded a $15,000 arts grant for its production of 1776 in early September....


NATIONAL TREASURE 3 is in the Works at Disney Photo NATIONAL TREASURE 3 is in the Works at Disney
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 17, 2020

Variety reports that a third 'National Treasure' movie is in the works from Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer. Chris Bremner will write the script....


A/K/A BENJ (FRANKLIN'S WOMEN) to Play Two Shows At Brooklyn's Old Stone House Photo A/K/A BENJ (FRANKLIN'S WOMEN) to Play Two Shows At Brooklyn's Old Stone House
by Julie Musbach - August 22, 2019

Concrete Timbre announces two performances of A/K/A Benj (Franklin's Women) at Brooklyn's Old Stone House on August 24 and 25, 2019....


Chicago Humanities Festival To Host Famed Biographer Walter Isaacson Photo Chicago Humanities Festival To Host Famed Biographer Walter Isaacson
by A.A. Cristi - March 04, 2021

Chicago Humanities Festival is set to  host famed biographer Walter Isaacson. ...


The Philly POPS Announces Three Performances During Wawa Welcome America Festival Photo The Philly POPS Announces Three Performances During Wawa Welcome America Festival
by A.A. Cristi - June 05, 2019

The Philly POPS announced today three performances during the annual Wawa Welcome America Festival, including POPS on Independence with Disney Princess Susan Egan and POPS on the Parkway with Academy and GRAMMY award-winning superstar Jennifer Hudson....


The Muny Announces Complete Casting for 1776 Photo The Muny Announces Complete Casting for 1776
by Alan Henry - June 07, 2019

The Muny announced today its complete cast, design and production team for 1776, the third show of its second century, June 27 - July 3. ...


L.A. Theatre Works Relativity Series Presents FRANKLINLAND Photo L.A. Theatre Works Relativity Series Presents FRANKLINLAND
by A.A. Cristi - December 01, 2021

L.A. Theatre Works, the world's leading producer of audio theater, is best known for its unique catalog of nearly 600 plays. Another key component of the company's mission is to produce science-themed plays, recorded with funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, which are made available to schoo...


Ridgefield to Screen the Met's MADAMA BUTTERFLY Photo Ridgefield to Screen the Met's MADAMA BUTTERFLY
by Julie Musbach - October 10, 2019

Hui He stars as Cio-Cio-San, the devoted geisha who gives everything for the American naval officer Pinkerton, sung by Andrea Carè. Elizabeth DeShong is her devoted companion Suzuki, and Brazilian baritone Paulo Szot adds a new role to his Met repertory as Sharpless, a role that he has previously su...


VIDEO: Watch WE THE PEOPLE: AMERICA ROCKS! on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm! Photo VIDEO: Watch WE THE PEOPLE: AMERICA ROCKS! on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - October 24, 2020

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with WE THE PEOPLE: AMERICA ROCKS!  By Joe Iconis, Eli Bolin, Douglas Lyons & More....


A.R.T. Will Host 1776 Salon Series with Acclaimed Harvard Scholars Photo A.R.T. Will Host 1776 Salon Series with Acclaimed Harvard Scholars
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2020

In conjunction with its upcoming revival of 1776 directed by Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus, American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University will host a series of conversations with acclaimed Harvard scholars that consider the Declaration of Independence and topics...


BWW Review: 1776 at The Muny Shows Scuffles and Snags to Independence Photo BWW Review: 1776 at The Muny Shows Scuffles and Snags to Independence
by Tanya Seale - July 01, 2019

Three-time Tony Award-winning 1776 with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone is based on the events in Philadelphia leading up to the creation of the United States of America's Declaration of Independence, by making real people of historical giants like John Adams, Benjamin Fr...






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