Sundance Institute Selects 13 Projects for Directors and Screenwriters Labs, June 2013by Movies News Desk - May 9, 2013Sundance Institute today announced the 13 projects selected for its annual June Directors and Screenwriters Labs, taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah from May 27 through June 27. Under the leadership of Michelle Satter, Founding Director of the Institute's Feature Film Program, and the artistic direction of Gyula Gazdag, the Fellows selected for this year's program include emerging filmmakers and projects from the United States, Europe, Mexico, Peru and Somalia. (more...)
Jim Mickle's WE ARE WHAT WE ARE to Debut at Cannes Film Festival Directors' Fortnight, 5/21by Movies News Desk - May 8, 2013Jim Mickle's suspenseful horror thriller WE ARE WHAT WE ARE comes full circle. Acquired by eOne for U.S. theatrical rights off of the film's critically acclaimed world premiere at this year's Sundance Film Festival, WE ARE WHAT WE ARE finds a home at the Cannes Film Festival's Directors' Fortnight. (more...)
Merritt Patterson Joins PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Spin-Off RAVENSWOODby TV News Desk - May 7, 2013According to The Hollywood Reporter, Merritt Patterson (KYLE X/Y, SUPERNATURAL) has officially signed on as a regular for the upcoming ABC Family series. (more...)
ABC Family Announces New RAVENSWOOD Cast Membersby TV News Desk - May 6, 2013ABC Family announced today that it has cast two new series regulars in the "Pretty Little Liars" spin-off series, RAVENSWOOD. (more...)
ABC Family to Premiere PLL & TWISTED, 6/11by TV News Desk - May 6, 2013ABC Family's summer of mystery kicks off with a bang when original series "Pretty Little Liars" and "Twisted" premiere with more twists, turns and drama in all-new episodes, starting Tuesday, June 11th. (more...)
Passajj Productions Presents MADAME BOVARY : A MUSICAL, Beginning 5/17by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2013Passajj Productions will present A Musical: Madame Bovary, based on the novel by Gustave Flaubert, at Roy Arias Stage IV, beginning May 17, 2013. Marlene Thorn Taber will direct this musical adaptation by renowned composer and lyricist Paul Dick. Hayley Hoffmeister will portray Emma Bovary and Roger Rathburn (No, No, Nanette) is cast in the role of Charles Bovary. A Musical: Madame Bovary brings to life Flaubert's characters as they transition from youthful romanticism to mature reality except for Emma Bovary. This is the story of her passion. (more...)
Drama Critics' Circle Names MATILDA Best Musical; VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Best Playby BWW News Desk - May 3, 2013Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, written by Christopher Durang, today won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award (NYDCC) for Best Play of the 2012-2013 season. Matilda received the award for Best Musical. The selections were made at the 78th annual voting meeting of the organization today at the offices of Time Out New York in Manhattan. (more...)
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELFby Jennifer Broski - May 3, 2013York Theatre Company presents the musical I'm a Stranger Here Myself, written and performed by Mark Nadler with Franca Vercellonion accordion, Jessica Wright on violin and directed by David Schweizer. It opened last night and you can check out photo coverage below! (more...)
RAIN MAN Among Classics Set for Thirteen's REEL 13 This Mayby TV News Desk - May 3, 2013May Classics are 'Top of their Genres' on Reel 13 on THIRTEEN. This month's selections include some of the American Film Institute's best thriller, inspirational, courtroom and sports films. (more...)
Exclusive InDepth InterView Audra McDonald Talks GO BACK HOME Album & PBS Special, MARLENE DIETRICH'S ABC, Upcoming Projects & Moreby Pat Cerasaro - May 24, 2013Today we are presenting a specially-focused InDepth InterView centering upon Audra McDonald's sensational new solo album, GO BACK HOME, which is available now and will be accompanied by a PBS TV special tonight, featuring the five-time Tony Award-winning performer at her very, very best. McDonald and I parse the finer points of GO BACK HOME, analyzing the song selection process itself as well as the meanings behind the myriad masterful musical moments present on the new release and what inspired her exquisite performances of these songs by Broadway's absolute best. McDonald also shares stories and insights into composers covered on GO BACK HOME, including frequent collaborators Stephen Sondheim, Michael John LaChiusa and Adam Guettel as well as Kander & Ebb, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Jule Styne, Comden & Green and many more. In addition to all about GO BACK HOME, McDonald and I also discuss the two brand new compositions on the album originating in the new specially-penned solo musical written expressly for her by LaChiusa, Marlene DIETRICH'S ABC, and what the future potentially holds for that fascinating stage endeavor and take a look back at her other LaChiusa musicals, MARIE CHRISTINE, SEND (WHO ARE YOU? I LOVE YOU) and specialty material included. Also, McDonald fills us in on her recent and upcoming film appearances, such as last year's RAMPART with Woody Harrelson and the upcoming I FOUGHT THE LAW. Plus, McDonald expresses her enthusiasm for her continuing role as host of LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER, reveals her opinions on the current movie musical renaissance and the popularity of GLEE, as well as clues us in on her iPod favorites, practicing playing the piano to relax and the possibility of even accompanying herself onstage someday, reflections on Laura Nyro and other favorite pop artists, future plans to pursue more Shakespeare onstage (and musings on what parts), the distinct possibility of essaying the title role in GYPSY sometime soon, appearing on the web series IT COULD BE WORSE - and much, much more! (more...)
THE YEAR OF DEAD CATS to Make World Premiere 6/16 at Stage Left Studioby BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013Erica Herd and L.E. Swenson's breakout comedic masterpiece, THE YEAR OF DEAD CATS, will have its World Premiere on Sunday, June 16th at Stage Left Studio (214 West 30th Street - between Seventh & Eighth Avenues - Sixth Floor) where it will play through Sunday, June 30th with the option to continue through September. (more...)
BWW Exclusive: Listen to Audra McDonald's 'Go Back Home'!by BroadwayWorld TV - May 22, 2013Broadway favorite Audra McDonald is set to release 'Go Back Home', her first solo record in seven years on May 21. BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive listen to one of the album's tracks, 'Go Back Home' from The Scottsboro Boys with music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb. (more...)
Art Basel in Hong Kong Presents David Zwirner, June 2013by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013David Zwirner is pleased to participate in this year's Art Basel in Hong Kong, the gallery's third consecutive year at the fair. (more...)
I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF Returns to York Theatre Company, Beginning 5/28by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013By popular demand, York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director) has announced the return engagement of the new musical I'm a Stranger Here Myself, written and performed by Mark Nadler, with Franca Vercelloni on accordion, Jessica Tyler Wright on vioin and directed by David Schweizer. (more...)
York's I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF Opensby BWW News Desk - May 2, 2013York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director) presents a 3-week limited engagement of its newest mainstage production, the musical I'm a Stranger Here Myself, written and performed byMark Nadler with Franca Vercelloni on accordion (who has replaced previously announced William Schimmel) and Jessica Wright on violin and directed by David Schweizer. (more...)
VIDEO: First Look at TLC's THE GOOD BUY GIRLS, Premiering 6/5by TV News Desk - May 14, 2013Meet Brook Roberts and Tara Gray. As former pageant girls, these best friends and roommates have taken their competitive skills & spirit from the stage to the TV screen as they look to elevate their home shopping network to the next level. On TLC's newest series THE GOOD BUY GIRLS, premiering Wednesday, June 5th at 10/9c, this ambitious dynamic duo stop at nothing to make DSN a huge success, no matter the obstacle. (more...)
Spark Theater Presents MILL FIRE, Now thru 6/1by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2013Spark Theater has announced the regional premiere of Sally Nemeth's 'Mill Fire' for the conclusion of its 2012-13 season. Production runs May 10th - June 1st, 2013. (more...)
'Liars' Tyler Blackburn to Star in ABC Family Spin-Off RAVENSWOODby TV News Desk - May 1, 2013ABC Family announced today that "Pretty Little Liars" star Tyler Blackburn will be the first resident of the spin-off series RAVENSWOOD. (more...)
MEGA STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE 11- Brandon Victor Dixon, Brynn O'Malley & More!by Stage Tube - Apr 30, 2013If It Only Even Runs A Minute 11 is the eleventh edition of the Bistro Award-winning series of rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first time around. The most recent show featured a cast reunion of the entire original cast of Maltby & Shire's Starting Here, Starting Now: Loni Ackerman, George Lee Andrews, and Margery Cohen, who shared stories about creating the show and singing numbers that they originated in 1977. BroadwayWorld brings you concert highlights below! (more...)
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Star Tyler Blackburn Moves to RAVENSWOOD Spin-Offby TV News Desk - Apr 30, 2013ABC Family announced today that 'Pretty Little Liars' star Tyler Blackburn will be the first resident of the spin-off series 'Ravenswood.' Following the successful announcement of the 'Ravenswood' pickup on social media, the network broke the casting news on all 'Ravenswood' and 'Pretty Little Liars' social media platforms. (more...)
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