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Tyler Elliott, Matthew Robertson, Cheryl Williams and More Star in New Feathers' INSIDE OUT
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2017


NEW FEATHERS Producers, Mandee K. Hammerstein and Greg T. Nanni are delighted to announce the official cast for INSIDE OUT, premiering Sunday, October 1, 6pm at New Hope's legendary Raven Resort.

Austin Film Festival Announces Full 2017 Film + Conference Slate
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 26, 2017


Austin Film Festival & Screenwriters Conference (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing the writers' contributions to film, television, and new media, announced today the full schedule of films and panels for the 24th annual event

New Feathers Series to Feature INSIDE OUT, ANGST and More
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2017


NEW FEATHERS Producers, Mandee K. Hammerstein and Greg T. Nanni have announced on the heels of sold out performances, ALL new works productions now through December. Scroll down for details!

Clare Burt to Star Alongside Kelsey Grammer in BIG FISH; Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2017


Clare Burt is today announced to star as 'Sandra Bloom' alongside the previously announced Kelsey Grammer as 'Edward Bloom' in a new production of John August and Andrew Lippa's BIG FISH THE MUSICAL.

Wish Granted! Disney's Live-Action ALADDIN Announces Release Date
by Movies News Desk - Sep 12, 2017


Production is currently underway at Longcross Studios outside London for Disney's ALADDIN, the live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic, and Entertainment Weekly has revealed the film's release date: May 24, 2019.

PHOTO: On Set with Will Smith & Cast of Disney's Live-Action ALADDIN; Production Now Underway
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 6, 2017


Casting for ALADDIN, the live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic, is complete and production is currently underway at Longcross Studios outside London. Below, check out a selfie of ALADDIN cast members Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott and Marwan Kenzari

New Feathers: A Playwright Reading Series Announces Next Show - THE INTERVIEWESE
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 29, 2017


The RAVEN RESORT proudly announces the sold-out success of hosting the August 6th series premiere and has officially scheduled its hosting of the next production on SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH, 6PM, featuring: The Interviewese by Princeton's award-winning Playwright, Ian August and directed by Allison Heishman. 

Numan Acar Joins Cast of Disney's Live-Action ALADDIN Reboot
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 21, 2017


Numan Acar has joined the cast of Disney's live-action ALADDIN reboot, to be directed by Guy Ritchie.

INDECENT and FALSETTOS to Bring Emotion, Family and Freedom of Thought to BroadwayHD
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2017


Theater streaming service, BroadwayHD, announces two brand-new additions to its diverse, on-demand lineup with tonight's closing week capture of the Tony Award-winning play INDECENT, as well as the addition of previously captured FALSETTOS.

Book Now For Musical BIG FISH, Starring Kelsey Grammer
by Marianka Swain - Aug 1, 2017


Kelsey Grammer will make his London stage debut in the musical BIG FISH, which makes its UK debut at The Other Palace 1 November-31 December. Book tickets here!

New Works Series Announced for New Hope
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2017


The RAVEN RESORT proudly announces NEW FEATHERS, a playwright reading series, showcased within their newly refurbished theater, The Oak Room.  Devoted to showcasing new & developmental theatrical work, this series will feature the professional and award-wining playwrights of Princeton's Witherspoon Circle.  The New Feathers Series will offer a unique, industry-inside view to the creative process with a ground-floor, indie-entertaining format on the first Sunday of every month, commencing Sunday, August 6 from 6pm until 7:45pm.  Seats are limited, ensuring an intimate setting and a complimentary wine-tasting from the Raven's international collection is included at the premiere evening on August 6th, starting at 5pm, August 6th.

Kelsey Grammer Joins the London Premiere of BIG FISH
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2017


Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has reported that Tony Award-nominated actor Kelsey Grammer will appear as the tall-tale weaving Edward Bloom in the London premiere of the musical Big Fish

D.C. Premiere of BIG FISH Comes to The Keegan Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2017


The Keegan Theatre concludes its 20th Anniversary season with the Washington DC premiere of the heart-warming musical BIG FISH, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by John August. Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest. Edward's incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him - most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father's epic tales. Overflowing with heart and humor, BIG FISH reminds us why we love going to the theatre - for an experience that's richer, funnier and more extraordinary than life itself.  BIG FISH runs August 5, 2017, through September 2, 2017, at The Keegan Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Center for the Arts at Pepperdine Announces its 2017-2018 Season of Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2017


Critically-acclaimed country music artist Kellie Picker, legendary jazz musicians Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, Grammy-winner Shawn Colvin, and two Legendary Ladies of Motown, Mary Wilson of The Supremes and Martha Wilson & The Vandellas, are just a few of the artists set to appear at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University during its 2017-2018 season.

Frisco Youth Theatre to Make a Splash with BIG FISH This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2017


Frisco Youth Theatre will present BIG FISh at Wakeland High School (10700 Legacy Dr, Frisco, TX 75034) this weekend. 

Stratford Festival & Stage Russia Added to River Street Theatre Series.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2017


Jaffrey's River Street Theatre (RST), a project of The Park Theatre, announced today they are adding the acclaimed Stratford Festival, as well as Stage Russia HD to their Stage2Screen Series. This special series features theatrical stage productions (plays, musicals, operas, events) from around the globe captured in ultra high definition for cinema presentation.

BWW Review: BIG FISH Proves Our Dreams Begin Where the Pavement Ends
by Shari Barrett - May 17, 2017


Everyone has dreams they wish to have fulfilled during their lifetime. And as it turns out, the energy we put into fueling our passion to achieve them can take us in directions we could never have anticipated, yet become so necessary in obtaining whatever goal we have set for ourselves or influencing how others see us. Such is the case in the Broadway musical BIG FISH, a heartfelt, powerful, and truly magical musical about fathers, sons, and the stories that we use to define our identities.

Photo Flash: BIG FISH Brings a Big Story to Bainbridge Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2017


A rollicking fantasy set in the American South, overflowing with heart, humor, and tall tales!

BIG FISH to Splash Down to the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2017


The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center presents esteemed screenwriter John August's poignant musical BIG FISH now through May 21, 2017.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of BIG FISH at Bainbridge Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2017


Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) presents BIG FISH, running May 12 - 28. BIG FISH is a new Broadway musical featuring music and lyrics by Tony nominee Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, The Wild Party) and a new book by esteemed screenwriter John August(Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). Scroll down to see the cast in character below!

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