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The Handmaid's Tale is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly the United States. Facing environmental disasters and a plunging birthrate, Gilead is ruled by a twisted fundamentalism in its militarized

CSC's GRAPES OF WRATH Opens 3/30
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2012

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues its eighteenth season with John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" in an adaptation by Frank Galati. This production features CSC Ensemble Members Justin McCombs, Sherman Fracher and Drew Fracher and is directed by Brian Isaac Phillips. "The Grapes of Wrath" o...


Mirror Stage Examines Race and Gender in 11th Season of FEED YOUR MIND, Starting This October
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2015

Sponsored in part by 4Culture, the 2015-16 season of Mirror Stage's popular FEED YOUR MIND staged reading series traces a path from Jamestown, Virginia in 1676 to Hampton, Virginia in 1945, with a detour through Hades and Ancient Greece, exploring questions of racial and gender equity....


World Premiere of THE SUN SHINES EAST Opens Tonight at Deane Little Theatre
by Hilary Kelly - January 31, 2014

Shining East Productions presents The Sun Shines East, based on a true story written by Corinne Chateau* about an adoptive mother's struggle to break through deep personal barriers and international politics to bring home her daughter. Pat Golden directs a cast of 5 including Karen Christie-Ward*, T...


VIDEO: First Look - Hulu's Super Bowl Spot for Original Series THE HANDMAID'S TALE
by Caryn Robbins - February 03, 2017

Today, Hulu released their 30-second teaser spot for THE HANDMAID'S TALE which will play during the Super Bowl on Sunday. This is Hulu's first Super Bowl spot for an original series....


Kate Wetherhead, Howie Michael Smith, et al. Set for I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at Engeman Theater
by Nicole Rosky - June 25, 2012

The John W. Engeman Theater has just announced the cast and creative team for the hilarious I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE. Previews begin on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.; with the official opening on Saturday, July 7 at 8:00 p.m. and running through August 19, 2012....


Michael Minden Joins MGM Television as EVP Business and Legal Affairs
by Caryn Robbins - June 07, 2016

Michael Minden joins MGM Television as Executive Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs, Scripted Television....


LORD OF THE RINGS Among Locus' “Best Novels of 20th and 21st Century”
by Caryn Robbins - December 24, 2012

In November 2012 Locus Online hosted a poll for the best novels and short fiction of the 20th and 21st centuries, with five categories in each century: SF novel, fantasy novel, novella, novelette, and short story....


Sarah Polley to Write & Produce Six-Hour Miniseries ALIAS GRACE
by Caryn Robbins - June 21, 2016

Halfire Entertainment, CBC and Netflix announced that production will begin on ALIAS GRACE, a six-hour miniseries inspired by the historical true story of convicted murderer Grace Marks and based on the award-winning novel by Margaret Atwood....


Hux Productions Stages GILEAD as Part of Brighton Fringe, Now thru May 9
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2014

Hux Productions will present the original play Gilead at Friends' Meeting House today 7th, Thursday 8th and Friday 9th May 2014. Gilead will be presented as part of Brighton Fringe....


Kate Wetherhead, Howie Michael Smith, et al. Set for I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at Engeman Theater, Now thru 8/19
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2012

The John W. Engeman Theater has just announced the cast and creative team for the hilarious I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE. Previews begin tonight, July 5, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.; with the official opening on Saturday, July 7 at 8:00 p.m. and running through August 19, 2012....


Deidre Goodwin, Kevin Duda and More to Host Audition Master Classes at Abingdon
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017

Abingdon Theatre Company, under the artistic direction of Tony Speciale, continues its Studio Series with four Monday night classes on Audition prep for Actors Singers and Dancers....


Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's SHAKESPEARE'S WILL Opens 1/21
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2012

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company today announced an exciting addition to CSC's performance line up with the regional premier of Vern Thiessen's "Shakespeare's Will". For a limited run of only ten performances, this captivating one-woman show features CSC Ensemble member Sherman Fracher and is directed...


Kate Wetherhead, Howie Michael Smith, et al. Set for I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at Engeman Theater, Now thru 8/19
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2012

The John W. Engeman Theater previously announced the cast and creative team for the hilarious I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE. Previews began on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.; with the official opening tonight, Saturday, July 7 at 8:00 p.m. and running through August 19, 2012....


Kate Wetherhead, Howie Michael Smith, et al. Set for I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at Engeman Theater, Now thru 8/19
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2012

The John W. Engeman Theater has just announced the cast and creative team for the hilarious I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE. Previews begin tonight, July 5, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.; with the official opening on Saturday, July 7 at 8:00 p.m. and running through August 19, 2012....


Elisabeth Moss to Star in Hulu's THE HANDMAID'S TALE
by Tyler Peterson - April 29, 2016

Hulu today announced a straight-to-series order for THE HANDMAID'S TALE, an ongoing drama series from MGM Television based on the award-winning, best-selling novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood. The series will be created, executive produced and written by Bruce Miller (THE 100) with Daniel Wi...


Cincinnati Shakespeare to Stage RICHARD II, 1/11-2/3
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2012

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Cincinnati's stage for the classics, presents William Shakespeare's poetic history 'Richard II', playing from January 11- February 3, 2013. This production is directed by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Producing Artistic Director Brian Isaac Phillips and features CSC ...


Know Theatre's Season to Continue with THE HANDMAID'S TALE
by Tyler Peterson - December 01, 2014

In the near future, what's left of the United States has become a theocracy known as the Republic of Gilead. As with many women in Gilead, Offred has had her name and family taken from her and been forced to become a Handmaid, a vessel for population growth, valued only for her viable ovaries. Amids...


Joseph Fiennes Joins Cast of Hulu's THE HANDMAID'S TALE
by Caryn Robbins - August 23, 2016

Today Hulu announced Joseph Fiennes will play Commander Fred Waterford in THE HANDMAID'S TALE. The actor will portray 'Commander Fred Waterford'....


FX to Premiere Third Installment of 'True Crime' Series FARGO 4/19
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2017

FARGO will return with its third, all-new 'true crime' tale on Wednesday, April 19 at 10 PM ET/PT on FX...


Know Theatre's THE HANDMAID'S TALE Opens Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - January 22, 2015

Tomorrow night, January 23, Know Theatre opens the first full production of Maragret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale as adapted by playwright (and Cincinnati Native) Joe Stollenwerk....


Cincinnati Shakespeare Co Presents Henry VIII: All is True, Opens 1/13
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2012

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues its eighteenth season with William Shakespeare's "Henry VIII: All is True"....


'SALESMAN,' 'INISHMAAN' & More Set for Curio Theatre Company's 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson - September 04, 2015

Curio Theatre Company has announced its 2015-2016 Season. The company's 11th Season includes new looks at modern classic works of theatre.  The season will open with the Philadelphia Premiere of a one-woman staging of The Handmaid's Tale (October 15-November 14). It continues with The Bald Soprano (...


Curio Starts Season with Philadelphia Premiere of THE HANDMAID'S TALE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2015

In the wake of the attacks on Planned Parenthood and all of the talk about the degradation of Women's Rights, Curio Theatre Company opens its 11th Season with the Philadelphia Premiere of a one-woman adaptation of Margaret Atwood's dystopian masterpiece of speculative fiction, The Handmaid's Tale. T...


San Francisco Reads: Dana and THE LEFTOVERS
by Karen Biscopink - June 30, 2013

San Francisco Reads: Dana and THE LEFTOVERS...


Hulu Acquires Subscription Streaming Rights to Award-Winning Starz Series BLACK SAILS
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2017

In a new deal with Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), Hulu has acquired the subscription streaming rights to the hit, STARZ Original series premium cable network drama, BLACK SAILS....






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