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Original Cast Member Jason Gray Returns to BYUtv's STUDIO C Photo Original Cast Member Jason Gray Returns to BYUtv's STUDIO C
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 20, 2020

Family entertainment network BYUtv today announced that original 'Studio C' cast member Jason Gray will return to the fan-favorite sketch comedy show in fall 2021....


Apple TV+ Renews MYTHIC QUEST for Seasons Three and Four Photo Apple TV+ Renews MYTHIC QUEST for Seasons Three and Four
by Michael Major - October 21, 2021

“Mythic Quest” follows the team behind the biggest multiplayer video game of all time. In addition to McElhenney, who stars as the fictional company's creative director, Ian Grimm, the ensemble cast includes Academy Award-winner F. Murray Abraham, Danny Pudi, Imani Hakim, Charlotte Nicdao, Ashly Bur...


Photos: First Look at A WICKED SOUL IN CHERRY HILL at Geffen Playhouse Photo Photos: First Look at A WICKED SOUL IN CHERRY HILL at Geffen Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 28, 2022

A Wicked Soul in Cherry Hill is now in previews at Geffen Playhouse. In this poignant true-crime story told completely through song, a tight-knit Jewish community gathers to recount, remember, and reckon with the details of what happened in—and to—their town. Get a first look at photos here!...


BWW Interview: Rachel Bloom Talks New Book, Bullies, Musical Theatre, and Adam Schles Photo BWW Interview: Rachel Bloom Talks New Book, Bullies, Musical Theatre, and Adam Schlesinger
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 30, 2020

Ahead of the release, Rachel spoke to BroadwayWorld about some of the book's highlights - including a chapter on bullies, a chapter on musical theatre, and a dedication to the late songwriter Adam Schlesinger....


TheaterWorks Hartford Shares 2022-2023 Season Lineup Photo TheaterWorks Hartford Shares 2022-2023 Season Lineup
by Marissa Tomeo - May 29, 2022

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero, is excited to announce its upcoming 2022–2023 season. Rob said 'This season, we’re focusing on plays that we hope inspire our audiences to come see LIVE theater. Great music, captivating stories, and world-class...


Baltimore Center Stage Announces All Black Women Cast And Artistic Team For THE GLORI Photo Baltimore Center Stage Announces All Black Women Cast And Artistic Team For THE GLORIOUS WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - March 02, 2021

Baltimore Center Stage has announced the cast and artistic team for the world premiere of The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls, the first offering of the Mainstage Series. The play will be delivered solely virtually.   ...


Review: LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at ARTS Theatre Photo Review: LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at ARTS Theatre
by Barry Lenny - November 24, 2022

Neil Simon’s affectionate paean to his early years as a comedy writer....


Kaniehtiio Horn & Dallas Goldtooth Join RUTHERFORD FALLS Season Two on Peacock Photo Kaniehtiio Horn & Dallas Goldtooth Join RUTHERFORD FALLS Season Two on Peacock
by Michael Major - November 16, 2021

Rutherford Falls is a comedy about two lifelong best friends, Nathan Rutherford (Ed Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding), who find themselves at a crossroads – quite literally – when their sleepy town gets an unexpected wakeup call. The series also stars Michael Greyeyes, Jesse Leigh and Dustin...


AND JUST LIKE THAT... Writers Will Host Companion Podcast Photo AND JUST LIKE THAT... Writers Will Host Companion Podcast
by Michael Major - December 10, 2021

The podcast will provide an inside look at the writers rooms and will share how the stories of Carrie, Charlotte, and Miranda came to be. The Max Original And Just Like That..., the new chapter of the groundbreaking HBO series 'Sex and the City,' debuted yesterday with two episodes on HBO Max. Liste...


World Premiere of Jessica Dickey's NAN AND THE LOWER BODY to be Presented at TheatreW Photo World Premiere of Jessica Dickey's NAN AND THE LOWER BODY to be Presented at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022

 TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present the World Premiere of Jessica Dickey’s Nan and the Lower Body, an audience favorite at TheatreWorks’ 2019 New Works Festival....


Out Of Joint Renamed As Stockroom Photo Out Of Joint Renamed As Stockroom
by Stephi Wild - April 06, 2021

As the theatre industry emerges from Lockdown and following a seismic year of reassessment and change, today, Out of Joint announces that it is changing its name to Stockroom. ...


Stockroom - The UK's Leading Writers Room Launches New Scheme in London Photo Stockroom - The UK's Leading Writers Room Launches New Scheme in London
by Stephi Wild - December 01, 2022

Following their loss of Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation status and as artists and theatre professionals in London are squeezed because of the redistribution of national arts funding away from the capital, theatre's leading writers' room, Stockroom, has launched a brand-new initi...


Westport Country Playhouse Elects Four New Board Of Trustees Members Photo Westport Country Playhouse Elects Four New Board Of Trustees Members
by Stephi Wild - June 17, 2021

Learn about each of the new trustees, who bring the total up to 30, led by Ania Czekaj-Farber of Westport, chair....


BroadwayWorld Classifieds 11/21/2024; Jobs In Marketing, Accounting, and More Photo BroadwayWorld Classifieds 11/21/2024; Jobs In Marketing, Accounting, and More
by - November 21, 2024

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/21/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry....


Amazon Shares New BEING THE RICARDOS Poster Photo Amazon Shares New BEING THE RICARDOS Poster
by Michael Major - November 17, 2021

Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) are threatened by shocking personal accusations, a political smear and cultural taboos in Aaron Sorkin's behind-the-scenes drama Being the Ricardos. The cast also features Jake Lacy, J.K. Simmons, and Nina Arianda. Check out the new poster ...


Hackney Empire's Creative Futures Programme Announced Photo Hackney Empire's Creative Futures Programme Announced
by Stephi Wild - January 27, 2022

As part of Hackney Empire's world-renowned Creative Futures Programme, Artistic Director Yamin Choudury and the whole team are pleased to announce the digital release of NIGHTSHADE – the 2021 Artist Development Programme (ADP) show – THE WRITERS' ROOM – 10 short plays by young writers to be presente...


BWW Interview: Playwright/Director Chelsea Marcantel Deputizes YOU As A CITIZEN DETEC Photo BWW Interview: Playwright/Director Chelsea Marcantel Deputizes YOU As A CITIZEN DETECTIVE
by Gil Kaan - November 09, 2020

CITIZEN DETECTIVE, Geffen StayHouse's third production, has already been sold out, just as the first two did. Specifically written for Zoom, playwright/director Chelsea Marcantel has fashioned a mystery who-done-it with the Zoom audience as the solving detectives. Best-selling true crime author Mick...


SUPERNATURAL Cast to Launch Rewatch Podcast Photo SUPERNATURAL Cast to Launch Rewatch Podcast
by Michael Major - January 21, 2022

TV’s longest running fantasy series, Supernatural, is getting its own “re-watch” podcast, Supernatural Then and Now. The Supernatural Then and Now podcast will be hosted by Richard Speight, Jr., and Rob Benedict who played the angel Gabriel and God on the series, and will be produced by Story Mill M...


Cast Revealed For BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF at Royal Court Liverpool Photo Cast Revealed For BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF at Royal Court Liverpool
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2023

40 years after Alan Bleasdale's ground-breaking television series was essential viewing, Stockroom and Liverpool's Royal Court are delighted to present an unmissable, powerful new adaptation by James Graham, writer of the hit BBC series Sherwood. ...


ATX Television Festival Announces Final Season 10 Programming Photo ATX Television Festival Announces Final Season 10 Programming
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 20, 2021

The series is created by Steve Conrad ('Perpetual Grace Ltd.'), who will join the all-star cast for a Q&A and first look at the series.  'Ultra City Smiths' premieres July 22 on AMC+. Additional panelists will be confirmed at a later date....


NYC Will Light Up Pink For SEX & THE CITY and AND JUST LIKE THAT Photo NYC Will Light Up Pink For SEX & THE CITY and AND JUST LIKE THAT
by Michael Major - June 21, 2023

New York City holds a special place in the hearts of the beloved series, SEX AND THE CITY, its next chapter, AND JUST LIKE THAT…, and its passionate fanbase. The vibrant metropolis has been intricately woven into the fabric of the show, becoming an essential character in its own right. Find out how ...


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present the World Premiere of Jessica Dickey's NAN A Photo TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present the World Premiere of Jessica Dickey's NAN AND THE LOWER BODY
by Grace Cutler - July 16, 2022

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present the World Premiere of Jessica Dickey’s Nan and the Lower Body, an audience favorite at TheatreWorks’ 2019 New Works Festival. ...


BWW Interview: THIS WILL BE Ali MacLean's YEAR @ SheLa Arts Photo BWW Interview: THIS WILL BE Ali MacLean's YEAR @ SheLa Arts
by Gil Kaan - July 13, 2020

The third annual SheLA Arts' Summer Theater Festival has gone completely digital this year, running July 13 through July 19, 2020. I had the socially distant chance to pose a few questions to one of the five elected playwrights chosen for this year's festival, Ali MacLean, whose THIS WILL BE OUR YEA...


Kerry Washington to Direct REASONABLE DOUBT Series on Hulu Photo Kerry Washington to Direct REASONABLE DOUBT Series on Hulu
by Michael Major - September 29, 2021

Hulu has given the green light to Onyx Colelctive's new series Reasonable Doubt. Kerry Washington is set to executive produce and direct the first episode of the series. Emayatzy Corinealdi will star in the lead role....


Mel Brooks to Write & Executive Produce HISTORY OF THE WORLD PART II Variety Series f Photo Mel Brooks to Write & Executive Produce HISTORY OF THE WORLD PART II Variety Series for Hulu
by Michael Major - October 18, 2021

A sequel to the original 1981 film, the second installation will also include Brooks will be joined by Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen and Kevin Salter as writers....






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