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VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer For Darren Aronofsky's THE WHALE Film Adaption Photo VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer For Darren Aronofsky's THE WHALE Film Adaption
by Michael Major - December 14, 2022

A new trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s film adaptation of The Whale has been released. The film is an adaptation of Samuel D. Hunter's acclaimed stage play and stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. Watch the new video trailer now!...


NYU's PURPLE LIST Announces 2021 Winners And Celebrates 10th Anniversary Photo NYU's PURPLE LIST Announces 2021 Winners And Celebrates 10th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 20, 2021

New York University's PURPLE LIST, an annual selection of the best, production-ready, feature screenplays from NYU Tisch School of the Arts' Graduate Film students and recent alumni, has announced its official picks for 2021....


Interview: Playwright Samuel D. Hunter Discusses Adapting THE WHALE Into a Film Photo Interview: Playwright Samuel D. Hunter Discusses Adapting THE WHALE Into a Film
by Michael Major - December 08, 2022

BroadwayWorld caught up with playwright Samuel D. Hunter after The Whale's highly-anticipated premiere to discuss how he adapted the play into a film, how it was rehearsed like a theatrical production, Brendan Fraser's acclaimed performance, and more....


Theatre in the Dark's MOBY DICK IN THE DARK Photo Theatre in the Dark's MOBY DICK IN THE DARK
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2021

MOBY DICK IN THE DARK is performed entirely without visuals, combining recorded sound, live Foley effects, an original musical score, and the human voices of actors, to tell the story....


The Whale Theatre Will Present Three BALLET IN CINEMA Screenings Photo The Whale Theatre Will Present Three BALLET IN CINEMA Screenings
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2020

After a long interval of almost 6 months, the Whale Theatre is back for the 'Second Act.'  Subject to Covid-19 restrictions, the theatre will be hosting three Ballet in Cinema screenings with a small, socially distanced audience....


VIDEO: Dean Wareham Releases 'As Much As It Was Worth' Music Video Ahead of New Album Photo VIDEO: Dean Wareham Releases 'As Much As It Was Worth' Music Video Ahead of New Album
by Michael Major - October 06, 2021

Dean Wareham has shared a new single, the kaleidoscopic baroque-pop stunner, “As Much As It Was Worth It.” The track is off his upcoming album, I Have Nothing to Say to the Mayor of L.A which is out next Friday, October 15.  The video for the song was directed by German artist Judith Berndsen and ed...


Darren Aronofsky Reveals He is Working on a BLACK SWAN Musical Photo Darren Aronofsky Reveals He is Working on a BLACK SWAN Musical
by Stephi Wild - December 14, 2022

Director and filmmaker Darren Aronofsky has revealed that he is working on a Black Swan musical. In an new interview, the director of new film The Whale said that he also may be interested in making a movie musical someday....


VIDEO: Watch THEatre ACCELERATOR - New Reality Edition Sing Tank Live Today at 2 PM E Photo VIDEO: Watch THEatre ACCELERATOR - New Reality Edition Sing Tank Live Today at 2 PM ET!
by Alan Henry - March 12, 2021

Wonder how to tell a story in virtual reality? Want to get a sense for what pitching a show looks like? Just really love musical theatre? Tune into the YouTube livestream below on Friday, March 12th at 2:00pm ET (11:00am PT). ...


The Shed to Present North American Premiere of Wu Tsang's MOBY DICK; OR, THE WHALE Photo The Shed to Present North American Premiere of Wu Tsang's MOBY DICK; OR, THE WHALE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 07, 2022

The Shed will present MOBY DICK; or, The Whale, a new feature-length silent film by award-winning filmmaker and visual artist Wu Tsang. With original music composed by Caroline Shaw and Andrew Yee with Asma Maroof and conducted by Daniela Candillari, its presentation at The Shed will be performed li...


Betsy Wolfe Will Lead Developmental Reading of New Musical LUNA AND THE GOLD RIVER DO Photo Betsy Wolfe Will Lead Developmental Reading of New Musical LUNA AND THE GOLD RIVER DOCKS
by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2019

Following an initial reading presentation in March 2018, Luna and the Gold River Docks, a musical by Eric Dietz inspired by the documentary The Whale by Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm, will present two developmental reading presentations on Tuesday, November 5 at 11:30am and Wednesday, November...


PINOCCHIO to Play at Sutter Street Theatre Photo PINOCCHIO to Play at Sutter Street Theatre
by Marissa Tomeo - January 23, 2022

The Sutter Street Theatre is set to stage 'Pinnochio', written by Kathryn Schultz Miller and directed by Mike Jimena. Pinocchio opens Saturday, January 29 at 1:00pm and continues Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00pm through February 20. Tickets range from $15 to $21. For groups of 10 or more there is a d...


Austin Film Festival Announces Screenings of THE WHALE, ARMAGEDDON TIME, and More Photo Austin Film Festival Announces Screenings of THE WHALE, ARMAGEDDON TIME, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - September 10, 2022

Austin Film Festival (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing writers’ and filmmakers’ contributions to film, television, and new media, has announced that The Whale will serve as the festival’s Opening Night selection. Directed by Academy Award®-nominee Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Bl...


NYU's Prestigious PURPLE LIST Announces 2021 Winners Photo NYU's Prestigious PURPLE LIST Announces 2021 Winners
by A.A. Cristi - April 20, 2021

New York University's prestigious PURPLE LIST, an annual selection of the best, production-ready, feature screenplays from NYU Tisch School of the Arts' Graduate Film students and recent alumni, is announcing its official picks for 2021. ...


The Sol Project Announces Dates for Third Annual SOLFEST Photo The Sol Project Announces Dates for Third Annual SOLFEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 26, 2020

The Sol Project, the national theater initiative dedicated to amplifying Latinx voices and building a body of work for the new American theater, and North Star Projects announced a virtual benefit reading of Vanessa Garcia and Jake Cline's play, JENNA & THE WHALE, which will be streamed on Broadway ...


Wake Up With BWW 11/9: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Photos, Possible GLEE Musical, and More! Photo Wake Up With BWW 11/9: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Photos, Possible GLEE Musical, and More!
by - November 09, 2022

Top stories include a possible Glee musical in the works, first look at photos from Kimberly Akimbo, and more! Plus, check out this week's Broadway grosses!...


THE BAD YEARS, SUPERYOU & More Selected for THEatre ACCELERATOR: New Reality Edition Photo THE BAD YEARS, SUPERYOU & More Selected for THEatre ACCELERATOR: New Reality Edition
by Nicole Rosky - March 02, 2021

THEatre ACCELERATOR has launched its New Reality Edition. This is an immersive musical theatre intensive development accelerator harnessing augmented and virtual reality technologies to advance the future of storytelling, in partnership with The Shubert Organization....


The Whale Theatre & Tectonic Theater Project Present A CHRISTMAS MEMORY Photo The Whale Theatre & Tectonic Theater Project Present A CHRISTMAS MEMORY
by A.A. Cristi - November 02, 2022

The Whale Theater, in association with Tectonic Theater Project (Moisés Kaufman, Artistic Director; Matt Joslyn, Executive Director) will present Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory at Hudson New York's Park Theater (723 Warren Street) Thursday, December 1 - Sunday, December 18, 2022. ...


THE GRUFFALO Livestream Will Be Made Available To Watch Online Until 3 January 2021 Photo THE GRUFFALO Livestream Will Be Made Available To Watch Online Until 3 January 2021
by Stephi Wild - December 21, 2020

Due to the huge success of the live-streamed performances of 'The Gruffalo' as well as the very sad news that the 'in-person' run of 'The Gruffalo's Child' at Alexandra Palace had to be canceled due to London's Tier 3 restrictions, leading family theatre company Tall Stories will make the recording ...


Austin Film Festival Announces Screenings of THE WHALE, ARMAGEDDON TIME, and More Photo Austin Film Festival Announces Screenings of THE WHALE, ARMAGEDDON TIME, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - September 10, 2022

Austin Film Festival (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing writers’ and filmmakers’ contributions to film, television, and new media, has announced that The Whale will serve as the festival’s Opening Night selection. Directed by Academy Award®-nominee Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Bl...


THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS Will Tour the UK This Autumn Photo THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS Will Tour the UK This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - June 08, 2021

Recently awarded the prestigious British Book Award – Children's Book of the Year (Illustrated and Non-fiction), this joyous story of two star-crossed aliens on a far-off planet is being developed and previewed at Tall Stories' new studio space at Central Library, Islington before receiving its worl...


ROOM ON THE BROOM Flies Into The West End This Summer Photo ROOM ON THE BROOM Flies Into The West End This Summer
by Stephi Wild - April 26, 2022

Tall Stories' Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic picture book, directed by Olivia Jacobs, will fly into the West End this summer to enchant everyone aged 3 and upwards. Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in this fun-filled magical music...


VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Talks About Playing James Comey on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COL Photo VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Talks About Playing James Comey on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - September 24, 2020

To compensate for the height difference between him and six-foot, eight-inch tall FBI Director James Comey, Jeff Daniels wore two-inch lifts and just acted the rest. The new mini-series 'The Comey Rule' premieres this Sunday on Showtime....


Darren Aronofsky is Adapting Samuel D. Hunter's THE WHALE for the Big Screen Photo Darren Aronofsky is Adapting Samuel D. Hunter's THE WHALE for the Big Screen
by Nicole Rosky - January 11, 2021

According to Discussing Film, director Darren Aronofsky is working on a film adaptation of of Samuel D. Hunter’s The Whale for A24. Production is set to begin in April....


Review Roundup: Brendan Fraser Stars In THE WHALE Film Adaptation Photo Review Roundup: Brendan Fraser Stars In THE WHALE Film Adaptation
by Michael Major - December 22, 2022

THE WHALE has been stunning audiences since its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. It stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. Check out what critics thought of The Whale now!...


James Corden Almost Starred In THE WHALE Film Adaptation Photo James Corden Almost Starred In THE WHALE Film Adaptation
by Michael Major - January 03, 2023

Corden was originally involved to play the role of Charlie when Tom Ford was going to direct the film. However, the version of the film ended up not happening due to Ford wanting more creative control of the project. He also details that George Clooney was involved with the film at one point....






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