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The six-episode half-hour series explores the relationship between best friends Kate, who is newly engaged, and Michael, who is attempting to move on from his ex-fianc

BWW Interview: Director, Justin Attkisson, SYLVIA, by A.R. Gurney
by Vickie Evans - March 04, 2015

'Sylvia' is a modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog. With empty nest syndrome and middle age near, Greg looks to an unlikely source for companionship and love which is not appreciated by his wife, Kate....


Sundance Institute Announces Indie Episodic, Shorts & Special Event Selections For 20 Photo Sundance Institute Announces Indie Episodic, Shorts & Special Event Selections For 2018 Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - December 04, 2017

Works selected across the new Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special Events sections of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival were announced today, underlining Sundance Institute's commitment to showcasing bold independent storytelling, regardless of form, format or length....


Sundance Institute Announces Indie Episodic, Shorts & Special Event Selections For 20 Photo Sundance Institute Announces Indie Episodic, Shorts & Special Event Selections For 2018 Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - December 04, 2017

Works selected across the new Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special Events sections of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival were announced today, underlining Sundance Institute's commitment to showcasing bold independent storytelling, regardless of form, format or length....


BWW Interview: Many Voices, Many Steps, One Dream- The Intern Program at Maine State Music Theatre
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - September 20, 2015

Each year some two dozen young theatre professionals make their way to Brunswick, Maine, to take part in a dynamic summer program that is both educational and experiential. They come to fill performance, production, and administrative internships at one of New England's leading regional theatres. Ma...


BWW Recap: Amber Goes into Labor, Zeek Makes a Decision & More on Penultimate PARENTHOOD
by Matt Smith - January 23, 2015

With just one episode left, there's, surprisingly, a lot of balls in the air this episode. This week dealt with pregnancy, wedding plans, reconciliation, and, of course, Zeek's big decision. Again, I think it's really nice that the writers are still consistently throwing stuff at us this close to th...


BWW Reviews: The Keeton's GUYS AND DOLLS
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 05, 2015

Is there anything more magical or more transformative than live theater? Honestly, I can't think of anything which can take you from the depths of despair to the fanciful heights of imagination so quickly - and there certainly is no art form in which things can change so capriciously or quicker, eit...


Preview: It Ain't Easy Being Zo in Episode 6 of Docu-Series BALL IN THE FAMILY Photo Preview: It Ain't Easy Being Zo in Episode 6 of Docu-Series BALL IN THE FAMILY
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2017

Lonzo learns how to juggle his busy new life as a Laker in Episode 6 of BALL IN THE FAMILY airing on Facebook's Watch this Sunday, October 1....


Bravo to Premiere New Series SOUTHERN CHARM SAVANNAH, 5/8
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2017

Bravo Media takes viewers past the antebellum walls for an inside look into the posh society of Savannah, Georgia, with its new series SOUTHERN CHARM SAVANNAH, premiering Monday, May 8 at 10pm ET/PT....


FST to Present LAUGHING MATTERS (VOL. 5)
by Tyler Peterson - January 29, 2016

It's time to face the facts and discuss the most serious of laughing matters. Florida Studio Theatre serves up some hometown humor in the third Cabaret show of the Winter Season, Laughing Matters (vol. 5) Lock the Gates! Subscriptions for all three Cabaret shows can be purchased for as little as $39...


Review Roundup: Stephen Karam's THE HUMANS Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - February 18, 2016

The Broadway production of Stephen Karam's much-raved-about new play, THE HUMANS, opens tonight, February 18, 2016. Directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello and featuring its entire acclaimed off-Broadway cast, THE HUMANS plays performances at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street)....


BWW Review: VAMPIRE HOSPITAL WAITING ROOM, Above the Arts Theatre, November 10 2015
by Gary Naylor - November 11, 2015

Gary Naylor sees a show that has its flaws but has the audience laughing out loud with silly gags, appalling stereotypes and witty songs....


BWW Recap: Is Wilkin Brattle's Cover Blown on Tonight's THE BASTARD EXECUTIONER?
by Kara McCoy - September 29, 2015

Jessamy Maddox talks in her sleep. This is shocking to probably no one, but as she tosses and turns murmuring her husband's name, who exactly is she seeing in her dreams? Gawain, or Wilk? If I were Wilk, I'd feel super awkward. Thank goodness there's a crying baby to distract him from her nighttime ...


LGBTQ Vlogger Drama GEMINI STARS/SCORPIO STARS Begins Tonight at La MaMa Photo LGBTQ Vlogger Drama GEMINI STARS/SCORPIO STARS Begins Tonight at La MaMa
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2017

La MaMa presents the world premiere of GEMINI STARS / SCORPIO STARS by Pioneers Go East Collective. The production is conceived and directed by Gian Marco Lo Forte in collaboration with Daniel Diaz. Performances begin tonight, December 7, at La MaMa Experimental Theatre....


TOP CHEF and THE CHEW's Carla Hall to Serve Up Tasty Stagecraft in THE THEATRICAL CULINARY PROJECT
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2015

Theater has never tasted so good. THE THEATRICAL CULINARY PROJECT jumps into the immersive performance arena with a new project in development that fuses the in-the-moment magic of the theater with a sublime dining experience. Emmy Winning Co-Host of THE CHEW and TOP CHEF finalist Carla Hall, serves...


BWW Interview: Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee & The Starry History of Tony-Winning Paper Mill Playhouse
by Michael Dale - June 06, 2016

Millburn, New Jersey's Playhouse since 1938 receives this year's Regional Theatre Tony Award....


Review Roundup: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - November 12, 2015

The Young Vic's critically-acclaimed production of Arthur Miller's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, directed by Ivo van Hove, opens tonight, November 12, at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Let's see what the critics had to say......


BWW Reviews: Schmeater's THE SECRETARIES Brings Twisted Macabre Fun
by Jay Irwin - January 19, 2015

Take the murderous rampage of "Heathers", the violent cultish attitudes of "Caged Heat" and the hair and clothes of "Working Girl" and you'd have the dark twisted romp of "The Secretaries", currently playing at Theater Schmeater. This macabre cautionary tale goes all out and over the top to give yo...


BWW Interviews: Natalia Vivino & Ryan Driscoll of CHILDREN OF EDEN at Cabrillo Music Theatre
by Cary Ginell - April 10, 2016

Last night's opening of Cabrillo Music Theatre's Children of Eden was every bit as enchanting and magical as anticipated. After the debacle of Theater League's Ragtime, in which two synthesizer players were hidden back stage, out of sight of the audience, it was a pleasure to hear a sumptuous orch...


Lehmann Maupin Announces INGXUIBE by Liza Lou
by Molly Tracy - December 12, 2016

Lehmann Maupin is pleased to announce ingxube, the gallery's first solo exhibition for Liza Lou, and the artist's first solo exhibition in Hong Kong. The Los Angeles-based artist divides her practice between studios in California and in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, where she established a studio w...


Sundance Institute Announces Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special event Selections for Photo Sundance Institute Announces Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special event Selections for 2018 Sundance Film Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - December 04, 2017

Works selected across the new Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special Events sections of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival were announced today, underlining Sundance Institute's commitment to showcasing bold independent storytelling, regardless of form, format or length....


Bravo to Premiere New Series SOUTHERN CHARM SAVANNAH, 5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2017

Bravo Media takes viewers past the antebellum walls for an inside look into the posh society of Savannah, Georgia, with its new series SOUTHERN CHARM SAVANNAH, premiering Monday, May 8 at 10pm ET/PT....


New Episode of Hit Docu-Series BALL IN THE FAMILY Premieres on Facebook's Watch, 9/10 Photo New Episode of Hit Docu-Series BALL IN THE FAMILY Premieres on Facebook's Watch, 9/10
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2017

Facebook Watch's hit docu-series BALL IN THE FAMILY is BACK with an all new episode this SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10! Add the show to your Facebook watchlist by following the Ball in the Family Show Page....


ON YOUR FEET!'s David Baida Wins 2016 MetroStar Contest
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2016

?The Metropolitan Room erupted into wild cheers when David Baida was announced as the next MetroStar last night. ...


BWW Review: HAMLET, Harold Pinter Theatre
by Marianka Swain - June 16, 2017

Following a sold-out Almeida run, Robert Icke's thoughtfully contemporary take on Shakespeare hits the West End, with its original cast mainly intact (Derbhle Crotty succeeds Juliet Stevenson as Gertrude on 4 July). The big draw, of course, is the superb Andrew Scott in the title role, but Icke's pr...


Unexpected Stage Company's OBLIVION Takes the Stage at New Bethesda Venue
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2017

As part of its eighth season, Unexpected Stage Company presents Carly Mensch's Oblivion, a comedy which challenges assumptions about parenting, religion, and the nature of spirituality. The production will run July 13 to August 6 in the Fireside Room, an intimate 40-seat venue, at the River Road Uni...






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