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Sneaky Pete, a co-production with Sony Pictures Television, stars Giovanni Ribisi (Avatar), Marin Ireland (Side Effects), Margo Martindale (The Millers), Peter Gerety (Prime Suspect), Libe Barer (Parenthood) and Shane McRae (Still Alice). The pilot is Directed by Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses), written by David Shore (Battle Creek, House), Executive Produced by Shore, Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), James Degus (All the Way) and Erin Gunn (Battle Creek), with Story by Shore and Cranston. Customers will once again be invited to watch and provide feedback on the shows they want to see turned into full series for Prime members. All pilots will be available via the Amazon Video app for TVs, connected devices and mobile devices, or online at Amazon.com/AIV.

Classic Stage Company Announces Cast of SUMMER AND SMOKE - Hannah Elless, Marin Irela Photo Classic Stage Company Announces Cast of SUMMER AND SMOKE - Hannah Elless, Marin Ireland, and More
by Julie Musbach - March 06, 2018

Classic Stage Company presents a new production of Tennessee Williams' SUMMER AND SMOKE, directed by Jack Cummings III, Artistic Director of The Transport Group, beginning performances Friday, April 13. The cast of SUMMER AND SMOKE will feature Glenna Brucken (Rosemary), Phillip Clark (Dr. Buchanan)...


Andrew Schulz Releases 5:5:1 Comedy Album Photo Andrew Schulz Releases 5:5:1 Comedy Album
by Stephi Wild - July 09, 2018

800 Pound Gorilla Records celebrates the continued success of 5:5:1 - A Comedy Experience, the June 8 debut album from The Brilliant Idiots podcast co-host Andrew Schulz....


VIFF 2018 Expands The Frame With Next Stream & Inaugural VIFF Immersed Event Photo VIFF 2018 Expands The Frame With Next Stream & Inaugural VIFF Immersed Event
by Tori Hartshorn - September 04, 2018

Since 2014, the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) has been exploring and promoting virtual reality (VR) as an emerging medium for cinematic storytelling. As part of the NEXT program stream, VIFF will expand its commitment to immersive storytelling–a rapidly evolving sector made up of VR, ...


Charles Mee to Be Honored By Cherry Lane Theatre And New York City Council Speaker Co Photo Charles Mee to Be Honored By Cherry Lane Theatre And New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, 6/11
by A.A. Cristi - June 04, 2018

Legendary playwright, Charles Mee, is turning 80 years and will be celebrated by Cherry Lane Theatre at a benefit performance of FIRST LOVE followed by a blowout bash at Casa La Femme (140 Charles Street). Additionally New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson will recognize Charles Mee with an of...


Disney Channel Renews DUCKTALES for Third Season Photo Disney Channel Renews DUCKTALES for Third Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 21, 2018

Disney Channel has ordered a third season of the Emmy Award-nominated series 'DuckTales' prior to its season two premiere SATURDAY, OCT. 20 (7:30 a.m., EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel, DisneyNOW and Disney Channel VOD. The series stars David Tennant ('Doctor Who') as Scrooge McDuck, Danny Pudi ('Communi...


Amazon Studios Seals First-Look Deal with Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Kenneth Lon Photo Amazon Studios Seals First-Look Deal with Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Kenneth Lonergan
by Tori Hartshorn - March 07, 2018

Amazon Studios has closed an exclusive first-look deal with Oscar-winning filmmaker Kenneth Lonergan. The two-year deal for directing and writing will cover both film and television projects....


Season Three of the Emmy-winning Amazon Prime Video Series ALL OR NOTHING Featuring T Photo Season Three of the Emmy-winning Amazon Prime Video Series ALL OR NOTHING Featuring The Dallas Cowboys, Premieres Today
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2018

Amazon today announced that season three of the Emmy-winning docuseries All or Nothing, a Prime Original series produced by NFL Films, will launch on today, April 27. All or Nothing: The Dallas Cowboys, once again narrated by Emmy-winning actor Jon Hamm (Baby Driver, Mad Men), follows the Cowboys th...


Season Two of GET SHORTY Premieres 8/12 on EPIX Photo Season Two of GET SHORTY Premieres 8/12 on EPIX
by Tori Hartshorn - May 31, 2018

Premium pay television network EPIX(R) announced that the second season of its critically-acclaimed original series from MGM Television, Get Shorty, will debut on Sunday, August 12 at 9 PM ET/PT. The dark comedy, based in part on the 1990's bestselling Elmore Leonard novel of the same name and creat...


Michael O'Keefe and Angelina Fiordellisi to Star in Cherry Lane's FIRST LOVE Photo Michael O'Keefe and Angelina Fiordellisi to Star in Cherry Lane's FIRST LOVE
by Julie Musbach - April 26, 2018

Cherry Lane Theatre (Seri Lawrence, Janio Marrero, Co-Artistic Directors) is proud to announce that Academy Award nominee Michael O'Keefe and Angelina Fiordellisi will star in its upcoming Founder's Project presentation of Charles Mee's FIRST LOVE, directed by Kim Weild....


VIDEO: First Look - Season 2 of SNEAKY PETE Returns to Amazon Prime Today Photo VIDEO: First Look - Season 2 of SNEAKY PETE Returns to Amazon Prime Today
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2018

Amazon Prime Video today announced its original dramatic series SNEAKY PETE will return for its second season today, March 9....


IN BRAUNAU to Receive World Premiere This July Photo IN BRAUNAU to Receive World Premiere This July
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2018

San Francisco Playhouse (Artistic Director Bill English; Producing Director Susi Damilano) announced casting for the second show of its 2017-18 Sandbox Series-the world premiere of In Braunau, written by Dipika Guha. Susannah Martin will direct....


Charles Mee to Be Honored By Cherry Lane Theatre And New York City Council Speaker Co Photo Charles Mee to Be Honored By Cherry Lane Theatre And New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, 6/11
by A.A. Cristi - June 04, 2018

Legendary playwright, Charles Mee, is turning 80 years and will be celebrated by Cherry Lane Theatre at a benefit performance of FIRST LOVE followed by a blowout bash at Casa La Femme (140 Charles Street). Additionally New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson will recognize Charles Mee with an of...


Matthis, Plunkett, and Sanders to Perform from Historic Female Playwrights Photo Matthis, Plunkett, and Sanders to Perform from Historic Female Playwrights
by Julie Musbach - July 25, 2018

HISTORY MATTERS/BACK TO THE FUTURE presents an evening of scenes from women's plays of the past, performed by renowned actors April Matthis (Lear; The Sound and the Fury; April Seventh, 1928), Maryann Plunkett (Blue Valentine, The Apple Family Plays) and Jay O. Sanders (Blindspot, The Apple Family P...


Actor Jay O. Sanders Receives Distinguished Alumni Award From Purchase College Photo Actor Jay O. Sanders Receives Distinguished Alumni Award From Purchase College
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2018

Purchase College, SUNY held its 46th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY. ...


Sony Pictures Entertainment to be Honored the 2nd Annual AUTFEST Film Festival Dedica Photo Sony Pictures Entertainment to be Honored the 2nd Annual AUTFEST Film Festival Dedicated to Autism Awareness
by Macon Prickett - April 11, 2018

Sony Pictures Television Studios will be receiving the Visionary Award at the 2 nd Annual AUTFEST International Film Festivalpresented by The Autism Society at a VIP Reception on Sunday, April 29at 7:30pm at the Writers Guild of America Theater in Los Angeles. Honorees include JEFF FROST, President ...


Ngozi Anyanwu, Hunter Parrish, Among Cast Announced for the Vineyard's GOOD GRIEF Photo Ngozi Anyanwu, Hunter Parrish, Among Cast Announced for the Vineyard's GOOD GRIEF
by Julie Musbach - August 21, 2018

Vineyard Theatre announces dates and casting for the New York premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's GOOD GRIEF, directed by Awoye Timpo....


Hunter Theater Project Announces Richard Nelson's UNCLE VANYA Photo Hunter Theater Project Announces Richard Nelson's UNCLE VANYA
by Julie Musbach - June 26, 2018

 Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab announced today the inaugural production of the Hunter Theater Project, the New York premiere of Anton Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA at the Frederick Loewe Theater at Hunter College (E. 68th Street and Lexington Avenue), directed by Richard Nelson. Translated byRic...


Legendary Ben Vereen Brings Special Thanksgiving Concert and Dinner to The Cutting Ro Photo Legendary Ben Vereen Brings Special Thanksgiving Concert and Dinner to The Cutting Room 11/22-11/23
by Contests - Broadway - November 05, 2018

Join us at The Cutting Room for a special Thanksgiving Concert and Dinner on November 22 and 23 with legendary Tony Award-winning actor BEN VEREEN....


Vineyard Theatre Announces Cast Of GOOD GRIEF Photo Vineyard Theatre Announces Cast Of GOOD GRIEF
by Stephi Wild - August 21, 2018

Vineyard Theatre Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern announce dates and casting for the New York premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's GOOD GRIEF, directed by Awoye Timpo. Performances will begin at the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) Thursday, October 11 with opening night set for Tuesda...


Amazon Prime Video Announces ALL OR NOTHING Banner for Upcoming Global Sports Docuser Photo Amazon Prime Video Announces ALL OR NOTHING Banner for Upcoming Global Sports Docuseries
by Tori Hartshorn - March 20, 2018

Amazon today announced that following the success of the Emmy-winning All or Nothing NFL series, Prime Video is launching additional sports programming on the service underneath the All or Nothing umbrella. These upcoming series will share the creative excellence of the All or Nothing brand, offerin...


An Evening with Lois Smith at Film Forum Photo An Evening with Lois Smith at Film Forum
by Tori Hartshorn - March 28, 2018

An Evening with Lois Smith at Film Forum...


GET SHORTY Season Two to Premiere Sunday, August 12 on EPIX Photo GET SHORTY Season Two to Premiere Sunday, August 12 on EPIX
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018

Premium pay television network EPIX® announced that the second season of its critically-acclaimed original series from MGM Television, Get Shorty, will debut on Sunday, August 12 at 9 PM ET/PT. The dark comedy, based in part on the 1990's bestselling Elmore Leonard novel of the same name and created...


THE BENCH, A HOMELESS LOVE STORY Comes to The East Village Playhouse Photo THE BENCH, A HOMELESS LOVE STORY Comes to The East Village Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2018

The Off-Broadway hit show, The Bench starring Robert Galinsky, directed by Jay O. Sanders, will extend its sold-out run for a third time. After a successful run at the Cherry Lane Theatre and ten sold-out weeks at The East Village Playhouse (340East 6th Street), The Bench will continue an open-ended...


LPTW To Honor Lois Smith With Oral History Project 10/22 Photo LPTW To Honor Lois Smith With Oral History Project 10/22
by A.A. Cristi - October 02, 2018

The League of Professional Theatre Women (Kelli Lynn Harrison & Catherine Porter, Co-Presidents), an organization which has been leading the gender parity conversation and championing women in the professional theatre for over 35 years, will present its first Oral History Project of the 2018-19 seas...


Design-Focused 'in 1: the podcast' Welcomes JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE's Art Directo Photo Design-Focused 'in 1: the podcast' Welcomes JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE's Art Director, Melissa Shakun
by in 1: the podcast - June 03, 2018

What's the buzz with Episode #81? The buzz is all about Art Director and Scenic Designer Melissa Shakun! Melissa was the Art Dir. for NBC's 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live' and she's giving us all the behind the scenes stories of turning Jason Ardizzone-West's stunning design into a reality. Hear about...






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