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THE ASSAULT


After a cheerleader is sexual assaulted by the high school football team, she must overcome her shame and use the evidence gathered from the subsequent social media firestorm to piece together the night that she can't remember in her fight for justice.

BWW Review: Andresia Moseley Gives Phenomenal Multi-Character Performance in TWILIGHT Photo BWW Review: Andresia Moseley Gives Phenomenal Multi-Character Performance in TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES 1992 at Jobsite Theater
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - March 05, 2021

Twilight, Los Angeles, 1992 is an unflinching look at race relations from the voices of the people that were there, whether in the heart of it or bystanders portrayed by one woman: Andresia Moseley....


Ma-Yi Theater Company Announces New Commission & Activities for 22-23 Season Photo Ma-Yi Theater Company Announces New Commission & Activities for 22-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 27, 2022

Ma-Yi Theater Company announced that Michi Barall is the inaugural recipient of a Generation Now commission from Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis....


Lou Ridley Unveils Powerful New Single 'Baby Angel' Photo Lou Ridley Unveils Powerful New Single 'Baby Angel'
by Josh Sharpe - May 08, 2024

Nashville-based Country and Pop artist Lou Ridley, unveils her latest single, 'Baby Angel,' stamping her first release of the year. With unfiltered honesty, she reflects on her tendency to translate her trauma into manipulation and avoidance. Despite grappling with her self-sabotaging patterns, Ridl...


BWW Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL, Adelphi Theatre Photo BWW Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL, Adelphi Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 28, 2021

Since its release in 1985 Back to the Future has been an iconic film. It made a star out of Michael J Fox and catapulted Huey Lewis’ “The Power of Love” into a worldwide hit. Despite repeated pressure and two sequels, creators Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale always refused to make a reboot of the origi...


Doubt Over Doubtfire: Transphobic Legislation Casts a Shadow on Florida's Theatre Com Photo Doubt Over Doubtfire: Transphobic Legislation Casts a Shadow on Florida's Theatre Community
by Team BWW - May 23, 2023

In Florida, the DeSantis administration, who began targeting Drag shows and brunches last August continues to ramp up their attacks on the queer community....


BWW Review: THE P***Y GRABBER PLAYS at Eve Theatre Company Photo BWW Review: THE P***Y GRABBER PLAYS at Eve Theatre Company
by Keith Waits - May 30, 2019

Unless you have lived under a rock or somehow managed to stay asleep since 2016, there is a lot of anger in the air, and rightfully so. Eve Theater's The P***y Grabber Plays takes the point of view of eight survivors of sexual harassment, their struggle, and bravery in the shadow of one of the most ...


Syracuse Stage Announces Changes to the 2020/2021 Season Photo Syracuse Stage Announces Changes to the 2020/2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2021

Syracuse Stage today announced adjustments to the schedule for the remainder of the 2020/2021 season. These adjustments include replacing previously announced shows with new titles and come in direct response to the evolving situation concerning the Covid-19 pandemic....


BWW Review: THE LARAMIE PROJECT at UCSB Hatlen Theater Photo BWW Review: THE LARAMIE PROJECT at UCSB Hatlen Theater
by Anna Jensen - March 05, 2019

An affecting and thoughtful portrayal of a watershed event...


Review: Catharsis and Reflection in HE HAD IT COMING Photo Review: Catharsis and Reflection in HE HAD IT COMING
by Klara van Rooyen - December 02, 2022

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Guest Blog: EDINBURGH 2024: Gigi Tisminetzky on HOW TO KILL A CHICKEN Photo Guest Blog: EDINBURGH 2024: Gigi Tisminetzky on HOW TO KILL A CHICKEN
by Kat Mokrynski - July 27, 2024

Gigi Tisminetzky guest blogs for BroadwayWorld about bringing How To Kill A Chicken to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe....


Rep. Brenda Lawrence Tells AMERICAN BLACK JOURNAL The Harrowing Story Of The Assault Photo Rep. Brenda Lawrence Tells AMERICAN BLACK JOURNAL The Harrowing Story Of The Assault On The Congress
by A.A. Cristi - January 20, 2021

In an exclusive interview. Rep. Brenda Lawrence tells 'American Black Journal' the harrowing story of the assault on the U.S. Congress Watch tonight at 7:30 on Detroit Public TV (56.1)   ...


PBS Announces Slate: Celebrates 'Summer of '69' Featuring 'Woodstock: Three Days That Photo PBS Announces Slate: Celebrates 'Summer of '69' Featuring 'Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation'
by Tori Hartshorn - May 01, 2019

PBS, America's home for documentary film, is telling the story of '69 with a special summer slate commemorating the cultural milestones and technological triumphs of 50 years ago....


Rep. Brenda Lawrence Tells AMERICAN BLACK JOURNAL The Harrowing Story Of The Assault Photo Rep. Brenda Lawrence Tells AMERICAN BLACK JOURNAL The Harrowing Story Of The Assault On The Congress
by A.A. Cristi - January 20, 2021

In an exclusive interview. Rep. Brenda Lawrence tells 'American Black Journal' the harrowing story of the assault on the U.S. Congress Watch tonight at 7:30 on Detroit Public TV (56.1)   ...


Sweet Relief Supporting Legendary Musician Lester Chambers On Purchase Of Home Photo Sweet Relief Supporting Legendary Musician Lester Chambers On Purchase Of Home
by Tori Hartshorn - February 06, 2019

At the age of 78, musician Lester Chambers of the pioneering and legendary Chambers Brothers is looking to make the move to a home of his own. The three-time cancer survivor who also suffered a physical assault during a live performance is looking for assistance from the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund ...


Single Carrot Theatre Launches Baltimore's First Black Theatre Night Photo Single Carrot Theatre Launches Baltimore's First Black Theatre Night
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022

Single Carrot Theatre presents Black Theatre Night  with Terry Guest’s Marie Antoinette and the Magical Negroes, a world premiere, on Friday, June 17....


Lakeshore Records Set To Release SAS RED NOTICE - ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK Photo Lakeshore Records Set To Release SAS RED NOTICE - ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 10, 2021

Lakeshore Records is set to release SAS Red Notice-Original Motion Picture Soundtrack featuring music by Emmy Award and IFMCA-nominated composer Benji Merrison (Meerkat-A Dynasties Special, The Beatles in India), digitally on March 12. ...


Detroit Opera Reveals 2024-25 Season Photo Detroit Opera Reveals 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2024

Detroit Opera has announced its 2024–25 Opera and Dance seasons. Learn more about the full lineup here!...


Dates Announced For Compass Projects Photo Dates Announced For Compass Projects
by Stephi Wild - April 15, 2021

Dates have been confirmed for three of Compass Festival's projects this Spring and Summer in Leeds as the city and the UK re-opens following the latest lockdown. ...


BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Proves Nothing's Changed in 500 Years at Midl Photo BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Proves Nothing's Changed in 500 Years at Midland University Kimmel Theatre
by Christine Swerczek - April 27, 2019

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EMPIRE's Jussie Smollett in Hospital after Racial, Homophobic Attack Photo EMPIRE's Jussie Smollett in Hospital after Racial, Homophobic Attack
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 29, 2019

Jussie Smollett, one of the stars of the FOX series 'Empire,' was hospitalized Tuesday following an assault in Chicago that is described as a possible hate crime, according to Variety....


Casting Announced For World Premiere Of HUMAN INTEREST STORY At The Fountain Photo Casting Announced For World Premiere Of HUMAN INTEREST STORY At The Fountain
by A.A. Cristi - December 11, 2019

The Fountain Theatre is gearing up to present the world premiere of a new play written and directed by company co-artistic director Stephen Sachs (Arrival & Departure, Citizen: An American Lyric, Cyrano). Casting is now complete for Human Interest Story, a timely drama about homelessness, celebrity ...


Guest Blog: EDINBURGH 2024: Gigi Tisminetzky on HOW TO KILL A CHICKEN Photo Guest Blog: EDINBURGH 2024: Gigi Tisminetzky on HOW TO KILL A CHICKEN
by Kat Mokrynski - July 27, 2024

Gigi Tisminetzky guest blogs for BroadwayWorld about bringing How To Kill A Chicken to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe....


Photos: FATHERLAND Opens Sunday At Fountain Theatre Photo Photos: FATHERLAND Opens Sunday At Fountain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - February 23, 2024

The Fountain Theatre presents the world premiere of “Fatherland,” a new work of verbatim theater conceived and directed by Fountain artistic director Stephen Sachs, opening Sunday, with performances continuing through March 30. See photos from the production. ...


Guest Blog: EDINBURGH 2024: Gigi Tisminetzky on HOW TO KILL A CHICKEN Photo Guest Blog: EDINBURGH 2024: Gigi Tisminetzky on HOW TO KILL A CHICKEN
by Kat Mokrynski - July 27, 2024

Gigi Tisminetzky guest blogs for BroadwayWorld about bringing How To Kill A Chicken to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe....


Syracuse Stage Presents TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 Photo Syracuse Stage Presents TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992
by A.A. Cristi - January 27, 2021

​​​​​​​Syracuse Stage continues the 2020/2021 online on-demand season with the stunning documentary drama “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize nominated playwright Anna Deavere Smith. “Twilight” will be available as video on demand Feb. 3 – 14 at www.syracusestage.org....






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