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ANTHONY BRAXTON THEATER IMPROVISATIONS Premieres at the Brick Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023


In celebration of the 78th birthday (June 4, 1945) of Anthony Braxton—one of the most important musicians, educators, and creative thinkers of our time, as well as a mentor to EiO—Experiments in Opera presents a rare run of performances of Compositions No. 279-283, composed in 2000 for improvisational actor and improvising musicians.

Experiments In Opera Presents A Rare Run Of ANTHONY BRAXTON THEATER IMPROVISATIONS For Comedian & Musicians
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2023


In celebration of the 78th birthday (June 4, 1945) of Anthony Braxton—one of the most important musicians, educators, and creative thinkers of our time, as well as a mentor to EiO—Experiments in Opera presents a rare run of performances of Compositions No. 279-283, composed in 2000 for improvisational actor and improvising musicians.

Experiments In Opera Presents ANTHONY BRAXTON THEATER IMPROVISATIONS At The Flea Theater
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2020


In celebration of the 75th Birthday of trailblazing composer and EiO mentor Anthony Braxtona?"one of the most important musicians, educators, and creative thinkers of our timea?"Experiments in Opera presents a rare run of performances of Compositions No. 279-283 composed for improvisational actor and improvising musicians. This production is part of the Braxton75 festivities in 2020 in collaboration with the Tri-Centric Foundation, which supports the continued evolution of the music of Anthony Braxton.

PBS' HAMILTON'S AMERICA Watched by 3.6 Million Viewers Over Premiere Weekend
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 26, 2016


PBS and WNET announced that the October 21 premiere of HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the kick-off program for the 2016 PBS Arts Fall Festival, was seen by more than 3.6 million television viewers between its premiere on Friday, October 21

Tune In Now For The HAMILTON'S AMERICA Documentary on BroadwayWorld.com
by Alan Henry - Oct 21, 2016


HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens ofLin-Manuel Miranda's pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton - winner of 11 TONY AWARDS and the Pulitzer Prize - explodes onto THIRTEEN's Great Performances, Friday, October 21 at 9 p.m. on PBS as the season premiere of the PBS Arts Fall Festival.

BWW Review: HAMILTON'S AMERICA is a Brilliant Film Worthy of its Subject
by Matt Tamanini - Oct 21, 2016


For nearly two years, all theatre lovers the world over, whether they'd seen the show or not, have understood that Hamilton is a deeply affecting, intelligently written, and surprisingly personal musical. Now, for fans who have seen Lin-Manuel Miranda's masterpiece, and for those who know it only through the cast recording, television appearances, and 'Hamilton: The Revolution,' PBS's GREAT PERFORMANCES has delivered a documentary that is as affecting, intelligent, and personal as its subject.

Review Roundup - New PBS Documentary HAMILTON'S AMERICA, Premiering Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 21, 2016


HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens ofLin-Manuel Miranda's pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton - winner of 11 TONY AWARDS and the Pulitzer Prize - explodes onto THIRTEEN's Great Performances, tonight

No TV? No Problem! HAMILTON'S AMERICA Doc to Live Stream!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2016


No TV but still want to watch tomorrow's screening of HAMILTON'S AMERICA? Don't fret! 

TV: How'd the Man Become a Phenomenon? Lin-Manuel Miranda Tells All on the HAMILTON'S AMERICA Red Carpet!
by TV - Red Carpets - Oct 18, 2016


HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens ofLin-Manuel Miranda's pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton - winner of 11 TONY AWARDS and the Pulitzer Prize - explodes onto THIRTEEN's Great Performances, Friday, October 21 at 9 p.m. on PBS as the season premiere of the PBS Arts Fall Festival. (Check local listings).

STAGE TUBE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Answers Questions Following HAMILTON'S AMERICA Premiere at NYFF
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 16, 2016


The long-awaited documentary about the making of Hamilton, and how the musical connects to the real-life Hamilton and his world, recently premiered at the 54th New York Film Festival. Following the screening, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renee Elise Goldsberry, and Ron Chernow (author of the biography upon which Miranda's musical was based) sat down to answer questions about the documentary, an artist's perspective on the current political and social climate in America, the gift of deadlines, and more. 

Photo Flash: All-New Images from PBS Documentary HAMILTON'S AMERICA, Premiering 10/21
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 12, 2016


HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens of Lin-Manuel Miranda's pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton - winner of 11 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize - explodes onto THIRTEEN's Great Performances, Friday, October 21 at 9 p.m. on PBS

Watch New Clip from HAMILTON'S AMERICA, Coming to PBS This October
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 22, 2016


HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens of Lin-Manuel Miranda's pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton winner of 11 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize explodes onto THIRTEEN's Great Performances, Friday, October 21 at 9 p.m. on PBS

HAMILTON and MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Documentaries to Premiere at 2016 NYFF
by TV News Desk - Aug 23, 2016


Special Events will feature the world premiere of Lonny Price's Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened, a nonfiction account of Stephen Sondheim and Harold Prince's 1981 musical-flop-turned-cult-favorite Merrily We Roll Along, with Price and theater luminary Sondheim in person. Thirty-five years later in the world of musicals, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton is a Broadway sensation. Alex Horwitz's Hamilton's America goes behind the history of the Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning production, and makes its world premiere at NYFF with the director and special guests to be announced.

Kristen Stewart & Adam Driver Named Honorees for FSLC's 'An Evening with...'
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 23, 2016


The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces the Special Events section and “An Evening with…” honorees for the 54th New York Film Festival.

PBS to Air Documentary Chronicling HAMILTON's Journey to Broadway This Fall
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 18, 2016


At today's TCA press tour, PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger announced that it will air Hamilton'S AMERICA, a feature film documentary providing intimate access to Lin-Manuel Miranda and his colleagues during the two years leading up to the Broadway opening of the musical Hamilton.

90 Films Plus Honoring Darren Aronofsky 2010 Held At Coney Island Film Festival Thru 9/26
by Movies News Desk - Sep 26, 2010


The 10th annual installment of the Coney Island Film Festival hits the shores of Coney Island from Friday, September 24th through Sunday, September 26th.

90 Films Plus Honoring Darren Aronofsky 2010 Held At Coney Island Film Festival 9/24
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2010


The 10th annual installment of the Coney Island Film Festival hits the shores of Coney Island from Friday, September 24th through Sunday, September 26th.

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