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Edward Allan Baker's DOLORES to be Presented at Under St. Marks Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026

Dolores, Edward Allan Baker's two-hander about working-class sisters confronting abuse and shared trauma, will be presented at Under St. Marks in New York City, starring Sinead Hogan and Coralie Bradnam.

Release Date Set for GODLESS Starring Ana Ortiz and Harry Lennix
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2024

Michael Ricigliano's film Godless will premiere in September 2024. Shot entirely on location on Long Island, it presents a thought-provoking narrative that delves into the complexities of faith, ambition, and personal conviction.

Playwright Turned Painter Michael Ricigliano to Debut New Art Exhibit in Long Island
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2022

With the hopes of seeing life return to “normal,” Long Island- based lawyer turned filmmaker, playwright, and fine artist, Michael Ricigliano will debut his newest exhibition, WOVEN at Long Island University Post Campus (720 Northern Boulevard. Brookville, NY 11548). 

Turning Stalled Stage Productions Into Movie Making Opportunities
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2020

With theaters across the country going dark due to the global pandemic, Pennsylvania based film production company Outhouse Production Films has partnered with Reading Film Studios to provide opportunities for playwrights and producers to bring their works to life.

Garden State Film Festival To Welcome Celebrities, Filmmakers And Fans To Asbury Park
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2019

The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) will welcome celebrities, filmmakers and fans to the spectacular seaside town of Asbury Park next week, from Wednesday, March 27th through Sunday, March 31st at multiple local venues for the Festival's fabulous 17th Anniversary Celebration. This DAZZLING FIVE-DAY EVENT celebrates the best in international and local cinema and will feature exciting networking opportunities, instructive hands-on workshops, an open talent casting call, screenplay competition winner reading, intriguing and informative panel discussions, and entertaining and fun parties - all in addition to the over 245 fabulous films from around the globe screening throughout the Festival. This is also the first year that GSFF will present acting awards, with winners to be announced at the Sunday Awards Banquet.

John Gallagher To Receive HeartShare's Linda Dano Heart Award
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2019

Indie film icon John Gallagher will be honored by HeartShare Charities with the Linda Dano Heart Award at their annual spring gala on March 21, 2019 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. The award honors a celebrity who has demonstrated the highest commitment to the betterment of the lives of at-risk populations, particularly those with intellectual/ developmental disabilities and/or children and youth. Founded in 1914, HeartShare is a leading charity with diverse social and medical programs.

Garden State Film Fest Announces An Open Talent Casting Call With Casting Director & Producer Donna McKenna
by Julie Musbach - Feb 28, 2019

The 17th Annual Garden State Film Festival welcomes back renowned Casting Director/Producer Donna McKenna, who will be hosting an 'OPEN TALENT CASTING CALL' on Saturday March 30th, from 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 South Main Street, Ocean Grove, Forties Room - 2nd Floor.

John Gallagher to Receive Lifetime Career Achievement Award at the Cutting Room Short Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 17, 2018

New York indie icon John Gallagher will be honored with a Lifetime Career Achievement Award on October 21 at the inaugural Cutting Room International Short Film Festival. A fixture on the New York scene for 40 years as a director, writer, producer, author, historian and educator, with a wide range of international filmmaking resources and relationships, and a highly regarded, encyclopedic knowledge of films and filmmaking, his track record is especially strong in discovering and mentoring new talent, both in front of and behind the camera.

SARAH Q To World Premiere At Golden Door International Film Fest
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 10, 2018

Sarah Q, the new independent feature film from award-winning director John Gallagher (The Deli, The Networker) will have its world premiere at the prestigious Golden Door International Film Festival in Jersey City on Friday September 21. The screening takes place at 7 PM at historic White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Avenue in Jersey City.

Playwright/Filmmaker Michael Ricigliano Debuts Fine Art Exhibition at Lilac Gallery New York
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2017

Lilac Gallery New York presents Motivational Expressionism an exhibition of new works by Michael Ricigliano. A dynamic collection of abstract expressionistic paintings exploring storytelling on unique surfaces such as ceramic and marble, paired with inspirational quotes of bestselling author and motivational speaker Steve Maraboli.

Playwright/Filmmaker Michael Ricigliano Debuts Fine Art Exhibition at Lilac Gallery New York
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2017

Lilac Gallery New York presents Motivational Expressionism an exhibition of new works by Michael Ricigliano. A dynamic collection of abstract expressionistic paintings exploring storytelling on unique surfaces such as ceramic and marble, paired with inspirational quotes of bestselling author and motivational speaker Steve Maraboli.

Five Sopranos Reunite for John Gallagher's SARAH Q
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 21, 2017

The Sopranos stars Tony Sirico (“Paulie Walnuts”), Frank Vincent (“Phil Leotardo”), Vincent Pastore (“Big Pussy”), Federico Castelluccio (“Furio”) and William DeMeo (“Jason Molinaro”) reunite in director John Gallagher's new feature film Sarah Q. Written by Gallagher (The Deli, Blue Moon, The Networker) and Joe Benedetto (Hide the Sausage), the movie is described as a seriocomic tale of a young girl's struggle to succeed as an actor at a Manhattan conservatory.

Bristol Riverside Theatre Concludes 30th Anniversary Season with WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2017

Bristol Riverside Theatre concludes its 30th Anniversary season with Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution, running May 9-May 28.  Directed by Susan D. Atkinson, the high-voltage thriller by the Queen of Crime drama features an ensemble of professional actors.

Witness WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION at Bristol Riverside Theatre 5/9-28
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2017

Community, collaboration and crime capture the mood at Bristol Riverside Theatre's production of Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution, running May 9-May 28.  Directed by Susan D. Atkinson, the high-voltage thriller by the Queen of Crime drama, which concludes BRT's 30th Anniversary Season, features an ensemble of professional actors Sharon Alexander, Keith Baker, Kenneth Boys, Hanna Gaffney,  Leonard C. Haas, Eleanor Handley, Thomas-Robert Irvin, Kyra Leeds, Matt Leisy, James Luse, William R. McHattie, Christopher J. Perugini, Carl Wallnau, Paul B. Weagraff, and Kylie Westerbeck performing alongside Bucks County community members Missy Andrews, Mari Bernhagen, Drew Burke, Melissa Bushey, David Owen Cashell, Sybil Cooper, Matthew DiMarino, Ginny Fairweather, Maryann Fanning, Michael Gearty, Regina Gluhski, Terri Hall, Sarah Konyves, Donna Rae Lee, Matt Lydon, Sr., Matt Lydon, Jr., Donna McCole, Ronald Pae, Eileen Peters, Dottie Polsenberg, Lesia Pryor, Patricia Rooney, Kurt Scholer, Marion M. Walter, Harriet Zeff, and Margie Zielinski.

Karen King to Perform New Cabaret Show at The Cutting Room, 6/22
by Tyler Peterson - May 20, 2016

New York based multi-talented singer-songwriter/performer Karen King is back on the NYC stage, returning to The Cutting Room in Manhattan at 44 East 32nd Street on Thursday, June 22nd at 9pm. Back by popular demand, this new live concert show follows King's sold-out performance at The Cutting Room last October.

Bristol Riverside Theatre to Continue Season with Neil Simon's RUMORS
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 1, 2016

Bristol Riverside Theatre continues the 2015-2016 Season with the Neil Simon farce Rumors, running March 22-April 17.  Directed by Keith Baker, the ensemble cast features Bruce Graham, Leonard Haas, Eleanor Handley, Valerie Leonard, Sean Thompson, Jo Twiss, Danny Vaccaro, Jessica Wagner, and Paul Weagraff.

A QUEEN FOR A DAY, Starring David Proval & Vincent Pastore, Begins Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2015

Michael Ricigliano Jr.'s A QUEEN FOR A DAY directed by John Gould Rubin begins performances tonight, April 14 and will open on May 3 running through July 26, 2015 at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46 Street).

A QUEEN FOR A DAY, Starring David Proval & Vincent Pastore, Begins This Month Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2015

Michael Ricigliano Jr.'s A QUEEN FOR A DAY directed by John Gould Rubin will begin performances on April 14 and will open on May 3 running through July 26, 2015 at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46 Street).

Photo Coverage: Hal Linden Plays Cafe Carlyle
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 21, 2014

Tony award-winning actor/performer Hal Linden returns to the New York stage for six performances with his 'Hal Linden Live in Concert' cabaret style, big-band classics inspired live show at Manhattan's Cafe Carlyle - 35 East 76th Street, NY, NY 10075 - now though May 24th. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you coverage from last night's show!

Dan Lauria & More Set for Private Theatre's A QUEEN FOR A DAY Reading, 1/6
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 24, 2013

The Private Theatre and director John Gould Rubin will present an invitation-only reading of the play A Queen For A Day, written byMichael Ricigliano, Jr and directed by John Gould Rubin, at Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Music Center (kaufman-center.org) at 129 West 67h Street in Manhattan on Monday, January 6th, 2014.