Thomas Kail's WORLD'S BEST Musical Film to Premiere on Disney+ in June
by Michael Major - April 24, 2023 Co-written, co-executive produced and starring Utkarsh Ambudkar (“Ghosts,” “Free Guy”), who co-wrote the film’s original songs, this Disney+ Original Movie reunites Thomas Kail and Ambudkar who first collaborated as director and performer, respectively, of the improvisational hip-hop comedy musical ... 
Jasmine Cephas Jones Delivers Shimmering New Single 'Baby I Can't Give You Up'
by Michael Major - February 23, 2024 Produced with Sassy Tipping and Jodie Elliot, with cinematography by Ben Eeley, the music video follows Hamilton star Jasmine Cephas Jones on an introspective stroll through London. Flashbacks to special moments with friends and family are woven into the video, giving viewers a front row seat to her... 
OPERA America Awards Opera Grants For Women Stage Directors And Conductors
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2022 OPERA America has announced the second round recipients of the 2022 Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors. The program incentivizes companies to hire women in these key artistic roles. These hires enrich the production and performance of new operas and works from the inherited repert... 
Standing Ovations Live and Broadway Utica Will Present TWISTER Screening and Live Conversation with Helen Hunt
by A.A. Cristi - August 12, 2024 Join Helen Hunt for a special screening of TWISTER at the Broadway Theatre League of Utica on October 30, 2024. Enjoy an evening of cinematic excitement and behind-the-scenes insights.... 
Brittany Bellizeare, Christiana Clark & More to Star in Candrice Jones' FLEX at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 26, 2023 Lincoln Center Theater has announced the complete cast for the New York premiere of FLEX by Candrice Jones, directed by LCT Resident Director Lileana Blain-Cruz. ... 
VIDEO: See Jasmine Cephas Jones in the Trailer for BLINDSPOTTING on Starz
by Sarah Leiber - May 12, 2021 Cephas Jones reprises her role as Ashley from the film. Ashley was nipping at the heels of a middle class life in Oakland until Miles (Rafael Casal), her partner of 12 years and father of their son, is suddenly incarcerated, leaving her to navigate a chaotic and humorous existential crisis when she'... 
HAMILTON Star Jasmine Cephas Jones Releases New Single 'Come My Way'
by Josh Sharpe - April 26, 2024 EMMY and GRAMMY-award winning singer, songwriter, and actress Jasmine Cephas Jones has unveiled another taste of her forthcoming album as she released her newest single, “Come My Way.” The song’s throwback harmonies, steady claps, and lovestruck vocals instantly transfix as Jasmine sets the scene fo... 
Sundance Institute and Adobe Announce 2021 Sundance Ignite X Adobe Fellows
by A.A. Cristi - July 23, 2021 The class of 2021 has arrived: Sundance Institute and Adobe announced this year's Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellows today, chosen from a global pool of more than 1650 applicants from ages 18-25. Hailing from a broad geography, and rooted in a diverse array of creative disciplines from documentary to f... 
Exclusive: Daveed Diggs Voices 'Jamdolin' in FRAGGLE ROCK Holiday Special
by Michael Major - November 17, 2022 Watch an exclusive clip of Apple TV+'s upcoming Fraggle Rock holiday special, featuring the voice of Tony winning Hamilton actor Daveed Diggs! Jim Henson’s musical Fraggles have returned for all new adventures about the magic that happens when we celebrate and care for our interconnected world. ... 
Ariana DeBose, George Takei & More to Present at Writer's Guild Awards
by Michael Major - March 15, 2022 Hugh Fink is the Executive Producer of the 2022 Writers Guild Awards. The ceremony is co-produced by Joselyn Allen and Kelly Brock. Head writers are Ann Cohen and Joe O’Brien. Additional writers include Timothy Cooper, Bonnie Datt, Hugh Fink, Don Hooper, Danielle Koenig, Ed Lee, and Bill Scheft. Hos... 
Former HAMILTON Stars Andrew Chappelle & Taran Killam Team Up For FANATIC Short Film
by Michael Major - June 24, 2022 Former Hamilton co-stars Andrew Chappelle and Taran Killam have reunited to film Fanatic, a new short film written by Chappelle. Additional cast includes Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul, star Devere Rogers as Gerald, Caroline Rhea ('Sabrina the Teenage Witch') Matt Cook ('Man with a Plan') Sam Pancak...
Thomas Kail's WORLD'S BEST Musical Film to Premiere on Disney+ in June
by Michael Major - April 24, 2023 Co-written, co-executive produced and starring Utkarsh Ambudkar (“Ghosts,” “Free Guy”), who co-wrote the film’s original songs, this Disney+ Original Movie reunites Thomas Kail and Ambudkar who first collaborated as director and performer, respectively, of the improvisational hip-hop comedy musical ... 
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Announces Commissions for Daveed Diggs, Sarah Ruhl, Nico Muhly and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 17, 2021 Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer today announced her first set of commissions. This dynamic group of artists’ previous works encompass a wide range of genres, forms, and subject matter. The commissioned artists will be supported from inception to world premiere product... 
Virtual Theatre This Weekend: June 5-6- with Alex Newell, Heather Headley, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - June 05, 2021 Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, June 5-6, 2021.... 
New Film THE REUNION by Dave Rosenberg to be Presented at NYC Indie Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2021 The New York City Independent Film Festival will hold three public screenings of The Reunion, a new independent film written and produced by Dave Rosenberg. The screenings will take place at Producers Club Theaters at 358 West 44th Street in Manhattan. ... 
BLINDSPOTTING to Return to STARZ In April
by Michael Major - March 08, 2023 STARZ has unveiled the trailer and key art for season two of its half-hour comedy series “Blindspotting.” “Blindspotting” is co-created by Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs, with Casal also starring in the series alongside Emmy® winner Jasmine Cephas Jones and Academy Award®- winner Helen Hunt. Watch th... 
BWW Interview: Barry Brisco Proudly Assures That LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD
by Gil Kaan - May 29, 2023 Barry Brisco’s Love is a Battlefield returns to the Hollywood Fringe Festival after nine years opening June 10, 2023, at the Limbic Arthouse. Barry directs his based-on-real-life script with the cast of Roy Fowler, Ian James, Johnny Manibusan, Michael C. Morello, Navene Shata, Jamarr Tillman and Ari... 
Daveed Diggs & Ariana DeBose Join New FRAGGLE ROCK Season
by Michael Major - December 12, 2022 Tony and Grammy Award winner, and Emmy Award nominee Daveed Diggs (“Hamilton”) will return for season two of “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock,” the reboot of Jim Henson’s beloved classic “Fraggle Rock.” Also joining the new season is Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose (“Schmigadoon!”, 'West Side Stor... 
Jasmine Cephas Jones Unveils Highly Anticipated Debut Album 'Phoenix'
by Josh Sharpe - May 30, 2024 EMMY and GRAMMY-award winning singer, songwriter, and actress Jasmine Cephas Jones proudly unveiled her debut album PHOENIX. The captivating 13-track album finds Jasmine boldly stepping into herself as an artist and as a woman, delivering a poignant, passionate, and powerful body of work anchored by... 
HAMILTON's Taran Killam and Andrew Chappelle Will Host Future Artists Gala at LACSHA
by Stephi Wild - March 23, 2022 On Friday, April 28th, LACSHA, the number one Arts High School in America, is hosting its 5th annual Future Artists Gala at The Novo in LA Live. LACSHA has produced some of the finest talent in the world, including Phoebe Bridgers, HAIM, Josh Groban, Angel Blue, Jenna Elfman and artist Kehinde Wil... 
Andrew Chappelle, Phil Colgan & Makai Hernandez Join & JULIET on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 17, 2023 Discover the latest casting news for JULIET on Broadway as Andrew Chappelle, Phil Colgan, and Makai Hernandez join the talented ensemble. Get all the details on this exciting addition to the production.... 
FAT HAM Comes to the San Francisco Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2025 Playwright James Ijames turns William Shakespeare’s Hamlet on its head in this piping hot play that transports the drama to a modern-day barbecue in the American South. ... 
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.... 
Daveed Diggs Will Appear on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN Next Week
by TV News Desk - July 29, 2021 Additional guests include Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ryan Reynolds, and Sean Kingston.... 
31st Annual Gotham Awards Nominations Announced
by Michael Major - October 21, 2021 The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today the nominations for the 31st Annual Gotham Awards, singling out 29 feature films, 16 series, and 32 performances for recognition in twelve award categories. 'Passing' and 'The Lost Daughter' led this year's nominations.... |
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