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Dark Comedy GRAVY, with Sutton Foster, Dule Hill & More, to Hit Theaters & DVD in October
by Tyler Peterson - August 14, 2015

This All Hallows Eve, dare to indulge in a late night of gluttony filled with unhinged humor, carnivorous terror and high camp spills. From the vivid imagination of renowned actor-writer-producer-director James Roday comes the wickedly-fun horror comedy GRAVY, opening in cinemas (Los Angeles and New...


Playwrights Horizons Kicks Off Lottery for First Preview of Julia Cho's AUBERGINE
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2016

Playwrights Horizons begins accepting entries today, Monday, August 8, for the LIVEforFIVE online lottery for $5 tickets to their New York premiere production of AUBERGINE, a new play by Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner Julia Cho (BFE at Playwrights, The Language Archive, The Piano Teacher, Durang...


Cast Announced for REASONS TO BE HAPPY at Hampstead Theatre This Spring
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2016

Hampstead Theatre presents the UK premiere of Neil LaBute's romantic comedy REASONS TO BE HAPPY, which previews from 17 March and opens 24 March for a run through 16 April 2016. Directed by Michael Attenborough, the full cast features Tom Burke, Warren Brown, Robyn Addison, and Lauren O'Neil....


AUBERGINE Finds Cast, THE PROFANE Taps Director at Playwrights Horizons
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016

Playwrights Horizons has announced new details for its upcoming 2016/2017 Season....


New Opera Libretto Adapted from Ray Bradbury's THE HALLOWEEN TREE Gets ALT Reading Today
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2015

Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of American Lyric Theater (ALT), present the company's libretto workshop and upcoming presentation of THE HALLOWEEN TREE today, October 30, 2015, will feature actors Glenn Seven Allen, Etai Benson, Daniel T. Curran, Jesse Geguzis, Emma Grimsley, Conor Gu...


BBC America Sets DOCTOR WHO Spin-Off, Adele Special & More
by Tyler Peterson - January 08, 2016

BBC America made a series of announcements at today's TCA including:...


Anna Chlumsky, Becky Ann Baker, Adam Pally and More to Star in CARDINAL at Second Sta Photo Anna Chlumsky, Becky Ann Baker, Adam Pally and More to Star in CARDINAL at Second Stage
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2017

Second Stage Theater has announced complete casting for the world premiere of GREG PIERCE's play, Cardinal, directed by KATE WHORISKEY....


BBC America to Premiere BAFTA-Nominated Series PREY, 2/25
by Caryn Robbins - February 03, 2016

The gripping BAFTA-nominated series, PREY, plays out as two three-part stories that straddle two intense cases - with down-but-not-out Detective Sergeant...


Northwestern University Sets Theater & Dance Programs for May
by Tyler Peterson - April 19, 2016

A re-envisioned Shakespeare play presented in cooperation with The Actors Gymnasium; a Pulitzer-Prize winning play by Nilo Cruz set in Cuba; and the 85th installment of The Waa-Mu Show are among the Northwestern University theater-related offerings taking place on the Evanston campus in May....


Dance, Mask Work and Puppet Making Highlight LA MAMA KIDS Season Photo Dance, Mask Work and Puppet Making Highlight LA MAMA KIDS Season
by BroadwayWorld JR - October 10, 2017

La MaMa's wildly popular family series LA MAMA KIDS returns this season with a line-up of Family Friendly productions and workshops from artists....


Agatha Christie's PARTNERS IN CRIME Makes U.S. Premiere On Acorn TV, 9/3
by Caryn Robbins - July 09, 2015

Following the U.S. Premieres of Brenda Blethyn's return in the smash hit British series Vera and the BAFTA Award-winning comedy Detectorists, Acorn TVpresents the U.S. Premiere of Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime...


Winter Workshops at A Class Act NY Acting Studio
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2016

One-Day Winter Workshops Hamilton Stars to Tony Nominees and L.A. and NYC Agents and Casting Directors, we have something in store for everyone this winter and we're adding new programs all the time! ...


Cast Set for ALT Reading of New Opera Libretto Adapted from Ray Bradbury's THE HALLOWEEN TREE
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2015

Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of American Lyric Theater (ALT), announced today that the company's libretto workshop and upcoming presentation of THE HALLOWEEN TREE on Friday, October 30, 2015, will feature actors Glenn Seven Allen, Etai Benson, Daniel T. Curran, Jesse Geguzis, Emma G...


Sarah Ball, Michael Feast and More Announced for Lyric Hammersmith's SEVENTEEN
by Julie Musbach - January 27, 2017

The Lyric Hammersmith today announces full casting for Seventeen. Sarah Ball will be playing Lizzy, Michael Feast will be playing Mike, Mike Grady will be playing Ronny, Diana Hardcastle will be playing Jess, Margot Leicester will be playing Emilia and Richard Cordery will be playing Tom....


The New Collectives' BUYER'S REMORSE Begins Tonight at 2017 FRIGID Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017

Sex, regret, and a road trip. In Buyer's Remorse, Mara is on the road with nothing but a playlist, podcasts, and her thoughts. She confronts romantic love, intimacy, and loneliness. Can you be independent without being alone? ...


Rhyme Town to Return to 59E59 Theaters in THE CITY THAT CRIED WOLF
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016

59E59 Theaters welcomes the return of Rhyme Town when THE CITY THAT CRIED WOLF, written by Brooks Reeves and directed by Leta Tremblay, returns for State of Play Productions' 10th Anniversary season....


VIDEO: History's New Military Docu-Series LIVE TO TELL Premieres Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 10, 2016

HISTORY will premiere the new docu-series LIVE TO TELL, from executive producer Peter Berg (Lone Survivor) and his non-scripted shingle Film 45....


Harry Lennix to Receive Northlight's Speak Up Award Photo Harry Lennix to Receive Northlight's Speak Up Award
by A.A. Cristi - October 09, 2017

Northlight Theatre will honor actor Harry Lennix with the 2017 Speak Up! Award at the Theatre's premier fundraising event, Staging the Future Together, on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at 6:00pm, at The Evanston Golf Club, 4401 Dempster, Skokie, IL. The Speak Up! Award recognizes individuals who s...


Rose Theatre Kingston to Stage London Premiere of BERYL
by Tyler Peterson - January 08, 2016

Today Rose Theatre Kingston in association with West Yorkshire Playhouse announces the London premiere of BERYL, Maxine Peake's critically-acclaimed play celebrating the life of sporting legend Beryl Burton - the greatest woman on two wheels. BERYL was nominated for best new play at the Manchester T...


Anna Chlumsky, Becky Ann Baker, Adam Pally and More to Star in CARDINAL at Second Sta Photo Anna Chlumsky, Becky Ann Baker, Adam Pally and More to Star in CARDINAL at Second Stage
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2017

Second Stage Theater has announced complete casting for the world premiere of GREG PIERCE's play, Cardinal, directed by KATE WHORISKEY....


PUPPET UP! - UNCENSORED Announces Puppeteers Lineup for The Venetian
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016

'Puppet Up! - Uncensored,' which is set to debut in its new home inside The Sands Showroom at The Venetian Las Vegas on July 21, has just unveiled its lineup of expert puppeteers ready to bring their irreverent and unpredictable style of comedy to the Las Vegas Strip....


Alec Baldwin to Tell Untold Stories from New Memoir NEVERTHELESS at EST Photo Alec Baldwin to Tell Untold Stories from New Memoir NEVERTHELESS at EST
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017

Ensemble Studio Theatre (EST) has announced a special one-night-only benefit event featuring two-time Emmy Award-winner Alec Baldwin on Monday, September 25, 2017 at 8pm at EST's Curt Dempster Theatre (545 W. 52nd Street)....


TV: Full Cast Announced in West End's HANGMEN - First Trailer Released!
by Christina Mancuso - October 30, 2015

Full casting has today been announced for the West End run of the Royal Court Theatre's production of Hangmen. ProducersRobert Fox, Matthew Byam Shaw for Playful Productions and Royal Court Theatre Productions are delighted to announce that Andy Nyman will play Syd, Craig Parkinson will take on the ...


Full Cast Set for English Touring Theatre & York Theatre Royal's BRIDESHEAD REVISITED
by Tyler Peterson - March 11, 2016

The full cast is announced today for the first ever large-scale stage production of Evelyn Waugh's classic novel Brideshead Revisited, adapted by Bryony Lavery, touring this spring and summer in the 50th anniversary year of Waugh's death....


The New Collectives' BUYER'S REMORSE Begins Tonight at 2017 FRIGID Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017

Sex, regret, and a road trip. In Buyer's Remorse, Mara is on the road with nothing but a playlist, podcasts, and her thoughts. She confronts romantic love, intimacy, and loneliness. Can you be independent without being alone? ...






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