MWM Universe Signs Development Deal for ADORNED BY CHI
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 19, 2019 Dallas-based entrepreneur Jacque Aye, creator of “Adorned by Chi,” the anime and manga inspired Nigerian Magical Girl franchise/universe, has signed with MWM and its MWM Universe division, Morgan Kruger & Diana Williams of MWMu announced today. Aye's “Adorned by Chi,” tells the tale of Adaeze, a pai...
VIDEO: WE'RE GONNA DIE Playwright Young Jean Lee Hosts Online Playwriting Workshop!
by A.A. Cristi - March 23, 2020 This week, playwright Young Jean Lee hosted an online playwriting workshop through Zoom!...
Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson Announces Two New Series in Development at Starz
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 14, 2020 Variety reports that Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson will produce two new series for Starz, under his overall deal. ...
The Brothers Paranormal at Theatre Row
by Carissa Chesanek - May 05, 2019 The Brothers Paranormal debuted on Theatre Row at the Pan Asian Repertory Theatre in New York City. ...
Indianapolis Opera Performs MADAME BUTTERFLY Tonight
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2021 The Indianapolis Opera's final night of Madame Butterfly is tonight, May 16....
TRANSPARENT Creator Jill Soloway Will Direct a Sally Ride Biopic
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 24, 2019 Deadline reports that 'Transparent' creator Jill Soloway will direct a new biopic about Sally Ride, the first American woman in space....
Photo Flash: First Look at LCT's INTIMATE APPAREL Directed by Bartlett Sher
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 27, 2020 Lincoln Center Theater will present Intimate Apparel, a new opera with music by Ricky Ian Gordon and a libretto by Lynn Nottage, based on her critically acclaimed play. The opera, directed by Tony Award-winner Bartlett Sher, will begin previews tonight, February 27 and open on Monday, March 23 at th...
VIDEO: Watch Highlights from Bartlett Sher-Helmed INTIMATE APPAREL
by Nicole Rosky - January 12, 2022 Lincoln Center Theater’s INTIMATE APPAREL, a new opera with music by Ricky Ian Gordon and libretto by Lynn Nottage, based off of her play of the same name, and direction by Bartlett Sher begins previews tomorrow, January 13 ahead of a Monday, January 31 opening at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. The ...
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble Announces The Midwest Premiere Of DARKLING By Stefan Weisman
by Stephi Wild - September 19, 2019 Third Eye Theatre Ensemble is proud to celebrate their sixth season with the midwestern premiere of Stefan Weisman and Anna Rabinowitz's Darkling at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, October 11th - October 27th. Darkling explores the story of Annaa?"a present-day Jewish American woman piecing together h...
VIDEO: WE'RE GONNA DIE Playwright Young Jean Lee Hosts Online Playwriting Workshop!
by A.A. Cristi - March 23, 2020 This week, playwright Young Jean Lee hosted an online playwriting workshop through Zoom!...
Citadel Theatre Brings THE COLOR PURPLE to Edmonton This Fall!
by Alan Henry - May 09, 2019 THE COLOR PURPLE is here! Opening on September 21 and running through October 13, 2019, this powerful musical is running at Citadel Theatre in Edmonton....
Tonya Pinkins and Ciara Renée Present RED PILLING OF AMERICA Featuring Conversations With Broadway Guests
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 31, 2020 Every Thursday at 3pm from September 10th - October 31st, Tony award-winning actress Tonya Pinkins and TV & Broadway star Ciara Renée will come together for exclusive, one-on-one conversations with new guest stars each week when Pinkins' puts a horror-fying lens on the upcoming election with her fil...
McKnight Names Writer Marcie Rendon 2020 Distinguished Artist
by Stephi Wild - August 26, 2020 The McKnight Foundation has announced the selection of Marcie Rendon for its 2020 Distinguished Artist Awarda?"a $50,000 award created to honor a Minnesota artist who has made significant contributions to the statea??s cultural life....
Hannah Cheesman and Aiken Heart Film's SUCCOR Bows at TIFF20
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 25, 2020 Aiken Heart Films (Coral Aiken) and The Long Reach Company (Hannah Cheesman) reveal details on their short film, the dark BFF rom-com Succor, which will have its world premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival....
Otherworld Theatre Presents DRACULA
by A.A. Cristi - August 26, 2019 Otherworld Theatre begins it's seventh season: Epics Reimagined with Countess Dracula, running September 28th-November 2nd. ...
JOY WOMACK: THE WHITE SWAN Sets Digital & DVD Release
by Michael Major - December 30, 2021 The documentary follows the first American to graduate from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy’s prestigious main training program, and the first American woman to sign a contract with the Bolshoi Ballet, Joy Womack as she makes history. Joy Womack: The White Swan, a feature-length documentary from filmmake...
Review Roundup: THE KING'S SPEECH at the National Theatre - What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - February 14, 2020 David Seidler's original play THE KING'S SPEECH makes its D.C. debut at the National Theatre from February 11-16, 2020. The original play a?" which inspired the 2010 Oscar-winning film by the same name a?" marks the eleventh installment in the venue's 2019-2020 Broadway at the National series, which...
Marlan Warren Slated To Read From 'Roadmaps For The Sexually Challenged' At Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2019 ...
VIDEO: Diana Huey Talks Disney & More on the Latest Episode of 32 BAR CUT
by Nicole Rosky - June 10, 2021 On this week's episode of 32 Bar Cut: The Show, we are sitting down with a Disney princess, Diana Huey! Diana played Ariel on the Broadway tour of The Little Mermaid and made history as the first Asian-American woman to do so. Diana shares with us what her life has been like since that day, her care...
Shonali Burke Named Chief Marketing Officer of Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 05, 2021 Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater Artistic Director Molly Smith and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie have announced the appointment of Shonali Burke as Chief Marketing Officer....
Celebrating Black History Month: Spotlight on Trailblazer Vinnette Carroll
by Nicole Rosky - February 23, 2021 Vinnette Carroll was an American playwright, actress, and theatre director best known for being the was the first African-American woman to direct on Broadway, with her 1972 production of the musical Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope. Until Liesl Tommy's 2016 nomination for Eclipsed, Carroll was the onl...
Quartet 131 Launches 2020 Arion Chamber Music Series
by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2020 The Arion Chamber Music Series began their 5th Anniversary Season with featured guests Quartet 131 on February 21st at their resident venue, Christ & St. Stephens Church located at 120 W. 69th St. in New York's Lincoln Square Arts District....
Ashley Park To Co-Star in the Paramount Network Series EMILY IN PARIS
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 13, 2019 Ashley Park has been announced as the co-star, opposite Lily Collins, in Paramount Network's half-hour dramedy, Emily in Paris, according to Deadline. The series hails from Younger and Sex and the City creator Darren Star....
Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott & Sarah Gadon Join Cast of BLACK BEAR
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 30, 2019 Productivity Media Inc and Oakhurst Entertainment announced today that Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon are set to join the cast of the upcoming thriller BLACK BEAR, directed by Lawrence Michael Levine. Penned by Levine, the film will be produced by Tandem Pictures' Julie Christeas ...
Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon Will Lead Julian Fellowes Drama THE GILDED AGE on HBO
by Nicole Rosky - September 26, 2019 HBO has found two leading ladies for its upcoming series from Julian Fellowes, The Gilded Age. Stage and screen stars Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon will play sisters Agnes van Rhijn and Ava Brook respectively.... |