Nov 13th, 2008 · The big-ticket Broadway musical, based on the surprise-hit British film, has its opening night tonight. Jeff Lunden explains what's new and what's different — and how the story's focus expanded for the stage.
Nov 8th, 2008 · The Rev. Billy Graham has not preached in front of an audience since 2005, but there are countless people around the world with stories of how they have come to find God through his words. Now, some of those stories have been collected by grandsons Basyle and Aram Tchividjian.
Aug 21st, 2008 · In the late 1990s, JazzSet made two visits to the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival in Gresham, Ore. Music started before noon, and as the sun burned the haze away, the snow-capped peak shimmered on the skyline, helping to inspire memorable performances by the Billy Childs Trio and the John Blake Quintet.
Oct 6th, 2007 · Billy McCune, a convicted rapist who sang his way off death row in Texas, died this week. McCune was the principal subject of Danny Lyon's seminal photography book, Conversations with the Dead. Lyon recorded his visits with Billy McCune almost 40 years ago and then met up with McCune decades later. He tells the story of this man who became a renowned prison artist.
Jul 21st, 2007 · Thornton is about to release his fourth album as a singer-songwriter, Beautiful Door. The disc reasserts the actor and screenwriter's status as a serious roots-rock musician -- one who's unafraid to address his own specific foibles and missteps.
Jun 1st, 2007 · Former Presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter are on hand for the dedication of the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. The facility serves as a memorial and historical center for the longtime evangelist.
Feb 6th, 2007 · "Take the A Train" was the Ellington Orchestra's signature tune. But the composer was Billy Strayhorn. Forty years after his death, a new documentary examines the life of the unassuming pianist and composer.
Jan 31st, 2007 · Former FBI Agent Eric O'Neill and Director/Screenwriter Billy Ray have collaborated on the new film Breach. It is based on the true story about FBI operative Robert Hanssen who was found guilty of treason and the FBI agent (O'Neill) who was assigned to Hanssen to draw him out of deep cover.