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Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans across the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the ring, and charm and playful boasting outside of it. Ali insisted on being himself unconditionally and became a global icon and inspiration to people everywhere.

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Fox's THE SIMPSONS Voiceover Star Nancy Cartwright to Receive Backstage Vanguard Awar Photo Fox's THE SIMPSONS Voiceover Star Nancy Cartwright to Receive Backstage Vanguard Award at Voice Arts
by Caryn Robbins - August 15, 2017

Annual Voice Arts Awards honoring the best talent in the voiceover industry will be presenting the 2017 Backstage Vanguard Award to legendary voiceover artist and Emmy Award winner Nancy Cartwright....


Czech Artists to Offer Diverse Programme of Culture at Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Beyond
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2017

Since 2008, the Czech Centre have been committed to bringing the best of Czech live performance to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe; in 2017, they will be creating further partnerships and deeper relationships with Scottish art organisations through a whole season of exhibitions and live art....


Jim Gaffigan Coming to Giant Center in Hershey
by A.A. Cristi - February 27, 2017

Jim Gaffigan is coming to Giant Center on Friday, July 14 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for this show are $42.35, $52.35, $62.35 & $77.85 (processing fees apply). They are available at Giant Center Box Office. They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3911 or 800-745-3000, and online at www.HersheyEntertainmen...


Michael J. Fox Graces Cover of AARP's April/May Issue
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2017

Michael J. Fox graces the cover of AARP's April/May issue. Below check out selections from Michael J. Fox's Cover Story....


BWW Blog: Christopher Panella - Adios, 2016! My Favorite Moments
by Guest Blogger: Christopher Panella - December 28, 2016

2016 is officially ending, and while much of the year was filled with major upsets (RIP David Bowie, Carrie Fisher, Prince, Muhammad Ali, Carrie, Alan Rickman, and many others) and some seriously stressful moments (2016 presidential election, I'm looking at you!), the year had bright moments too! Th...


Michael Jordan Ranked No. 1 in New 50 Greatest Black Athletes Poll Photo Michael Jordan Ranked No. 1 in New 50 Greatest Black Athletes Poll
by Caryn Robbins - August 10, 2017

Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, the NBA legend and current owner of the Charlotte Hornets, was unveiled today as the No. 1 athlete in The Undefeated-SurveyMonkey Poll of the 50 Greatest Black Athletes....


BWW Review: CAREFULLY TAUGHT at Looking For Lilith Photo BWW Review: CAREFULLY TAUGHT at Looking For Lilith
by Keith Waits - November 06, 2017

The words 'carefully taught', drawn from a song in Rogers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, promise artistic green vegetables, an edifying moral lesson about the origins of racial prejudice in American society. Cheryl L. Davis's play contains exactly such a lesson, but it is wrapped in an equally edify...


WATCH: Royal Albert Hall Recreates The World's First Ever Commercial Christmas Card
by Marianka Swain - December 15, 2016

To celebrate the festive season, the Royal Albert Hall has recreated the world's first ever commercial Christmas card - designed by Sir Henry Cole, instrumental in creating the iconic venue - using 14 stars from its glittering past....


Paintings By Jack Whitten Go On View At Hauser & Wirth, 1/26-4/8
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017

 Beginning 26 January 2017, Hauser & Wirth is pleased to present its first exhibition devoted to the work of American abstractionist Jack Whitten. The show will feature selections from the artist's newest bodies of work from 2015 - 2017....


VIDEO: Alan Rickman, Jon Polito & More Honored in Emmy Awards 'In Memoriam'
by Caryn Robbins - September 19, 2016

Recording artist Tori Kelly performed a moving tribute to those lost this year in the television industry on last night's 68th ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS....


On One-Year Anniversary of Muhammad Ali's Death, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Author Launches Podcast that Goes Behind-the-Scenes of His Forthcoming Ali Biography
by Robert Diamond - June 02, 2017

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ESPN to Honor Muhammad Ali at First Year of His Passing
by Caryn Robbins - June 06, 2017

ESPN will honor Muhammad Ali, “The Greatest,” renowned world champion and humanitarian, on the first anniversary of his passing this weekend, beginning Saturday, June 3, with a variety of special features, stories and photo essays....


Life Long Dreams: ICONS Brings Pop Culture Fashion Extravaganza to Sam's Town Live! 11/12
by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2016

Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall will welcome back Las Vegas non-profit Life Long Dreams for their second-annual fundraiser event. The organization will present a musical, dancing and fashion extravaganza, "ICONS," at Sam's Town Live! on Saturday, Nov. 12. "ICONS" pays tribute to many pop culture ...


Paintings By Jack Whitten Go On View At Hauser & Wirth, 1/26-4/8
by Molly Tracy - January 24, 2017

 Beginning 26 January 2017, Hauser & Wirth is pleased to present its first exhibition devoted to the work of American abstractionist Jack Whitten. The show will feature selections from the artist's newest bodies of work from 2015 - 2017....


Guest Blog: Amer Hlehel Talks TAHA at the Young Vic
by Guest Blog: Amer Hlehel - June 29, 2017

'Taha is not a play for me, not a project - it's a life. I am living Taha, I am experiencing a poet, a time, a land, a theatre and myself.'...


San Francisco 49ers Among Winners of 3rd Annual Sports Humanitarian Awards; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - July 12, 2017

Mark Giordano was awarded the first Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award, and the San Francisco 49ers, the USTA and DICK'S Sporting Goods were also all recognized with big honors, Tuesday night, July 11, at the third annual Sports Humanitarian Awards presented by ESPN and sponsored by Bristol-Myer...


OWN Remembers Muhammed Ali With Re-Airing of Interview from THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - June 06, 2016

In memory of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will present a special re-airing of the boxer's rare television interview from “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in 2001 to air this today, June 7 at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN....


Ken Burns, Lily Tomlin & More Receive Special Honors at 2017 Voice Arts Awards Photo Ken Burns, Lily Tomlin & More Receive Special Honors at 2017 Voice Arts Awards
by Caryn Robbins - November 10, 2017

Society of Voice Arts & Sciences (SOVAS) hosted the 2017 Voice Arts Awards at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Fredrick P. Rose Hall this past Sunday, November 5th. Critically acclaimed documentary film maker Ken Burns was in attendance to accept the prestigious Muhammad Ali Voice of Humanity Honor....


Merrigong Theatre Company Announces 2018 Season Photo Merrigong Theatre Company Announces 2018 Season
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2017

On the evening of Tuesday 14th November, Merrigong Theatre Company revealed its 2018 Season at a special launch event held at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC). Under the banner You Belong Here , the program aims to embrace the diversity of our community, bringing to the stage a wide rang...


Legendary Sports Icons to Be Celebrated at Julien's Auctions
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2017

Julien's Auctions, the world record breaking auction house to the stars, has announced three auctions over two days in June that will celebrate the world's greatest athletes in sports history. Football Legends Featuring the Collection of Bernhard L. Lacroix, Sports Legends and Formula One Legends wi...


Woodstock Film Festival Announces 2016 Trailblazer, Lifetime and Fiercely Independent Award Recipients
by Richard Best - August 31, 2016

The Woodstock Film Festival announced that its honorary Fiercely Independent Award will be presented by Actor Ben Foster to Oren Moverman, an Israeli-American film director, screenwriter, producer, and former journalist based in New York City....


Everything Changes! Betsy Wolfe Joins WAITRESS Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - June 13, 2017

Broadway star Betsy Wolfe will join the cast of Waitress tonight, June 13 in the lead role of expert pie-maker Jenna Hunterson. Wolfe will be joined by Joe Tippett, who also steps into the role of Earl....


BWW Review: THE GREATEST: MUHAMMAD ALI at The Louisville Orchestra Photo BWW Review: THE GREATEST: MUHAMMAD ALI at The Louisville Orchestra
by Keith Waits - November 14, 2017

It is not often that Louisville is treated to a World Premiere orchestral piece, but, lucky for us, we have a young talent of renown who serves as our orchestra's Music Director: Teddy Abrams....


BWW Review: Boxing and Elegant Moves Join Forces in MKE Rep's Powerful THE ROYALE
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - October 12, 2016

Two men enclosed in a boxing ring--one black and one white-vie for the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship and a transformative match that might knock out race relations for decades to come. Milwaukee Repertory Theaer imports Marco Ramiriez's The Royale to the Stiemke Studio in sophisticated style...


Laurie Anderson & Christian McBride Launch Improvisations Series 2/23 at the Town Hall
by A.A. Cristi - February 03, 2017

Maverick artist, composer, vocalist and instrumentalist Laurie Anderson and bass virtuosoChristian McBride collaborate for the first time in the opening concert of Town Hall's new series, Improvisations. The show will also feature special guest Rubin Khodeli on cello....






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