Opera-Infused Play RISE Set for Theatre 54, 4/5-20
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2013 Roots and Wings Theatrical has announced the world premiere production of RISE, directed by Samantha Shechtman. RISE will play a three-week limited engagement at Theatre 54 (244 W. 54th Street, 12th Floor). Performances begin Friday, April 5 and continue through Saturday, April 20. Opening Night is ...
Opera-Infused Play RISE Set for Theatre 54, Now thru 4/20
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2013 Roots and Wings Theatrical has announced the world premiere production of RISE, directed by Samantha Shechtman. RISE will play a three-week limited engagement at Theatre 54 (244 W. 54th Street, 12th Floor). Performances begin tonight, April 5 and continue through Saturday, April 20. Opening Night is...
BWW Interviews: Matt Bomer and Marisa Coughlan Talk New Movie, Space Station 76
by Kathy Strain - March 10, 2014 With South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas starting its film portion of the festival, there were many opportunities for filmmakers to premiere their latest movies. One such movie is called Space Station 76 and stars several well-known actors including Matt Bomer (Ted) and Marisa Coughlan (Misty...
President Obama Comments on Theater Shooting Tragedy
by Caryn Robbins - July 20, 2012 President Obama appeared at a press conference in Ft. Myers, Florida this morning and commented on the tragic shootings which ocurred inside an Aurora, CO movie theater during last night's midnight showing of The Black Knight Rises. The President learned of the tragedy at 5:26 AM ET in a call from h...
HERE Presents Transit Lounge's YOU ARE DEAD. YOU ARE HERE., Now thru 6/22
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2013 As part of its 2012-2013 producing Season, HERE will present You Are Dead. You Are Here. Together, playwright Christine Evans, director Joseph Megel and media designer Jared Mezzocchi have formed Transit Lounge, and You Are Dead. You Are Here. marks the company's debut production. This world premier...
First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks at 2012 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2012 What follows is a transcript of the remarks by the First Lady Michelle Obama at the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards, held in the East Room this afternoon, November 19, 2012....
First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks at 2012 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2012 What follows is a transcript of the remarks by the First Lady Michelle Obama at the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards, held in the East Room this afternoon, November 19, 2012....
FEBRUARY, THE KILLDEER and More Set for Alumnae Theatre Company's 2012-13 Sesaon
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2012 2012/13 is a season of anniversaries and "firsts". It's Alumnae's 40th year in this historic building at 70 Berkeley Street. It's the 25th anniversary of the New Ideas Festival. And for those keeping track, the company is closing in on Alumnae's 100th birthday - February 2013 will mark # 95! Alumnae...
THE OFFICE's Jenna Fischer to Make Stage Debut Off-Broadway in Neil LaBute's REASONS TO BE HAPPY, Beginning 5/16
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2013 According to Deadline.com, The Office's Jenna Fischer will be starring in Neil LaBute's Reasons To Be Happy off-Broadway at MCC Theater's Lucille Lortel Theater, beginning May 16, the same night The Office finale will air on NBC. The show will open on June 11, 2013. This will be Fischer's stage debu...
Tarragon Presents the Toronto Premiere of WAS SPRING, 4/4-5/6
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2012 Tarragon Theatre will present the Toronto premiere of Was Spring, written and directed by the multi-talented, award-winning playwright, director, actor and filmmaker, Daniel MacIvor....
SFGMC's I AM HARVEY MILK Cast Album with Laura Benanti & Andrew Lippa Hits No. 2 on iTunes' Classical Music Chart
by Tyler Peterson - October 24, 2013 San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGMC) Artistic Director, Dr. Timothy Seelig, announced that the original cast recording of I Am Harvey Milk, released this week, has already reached the #2 position on the iTunes classical music chart. The world premiere of the choral work, I Am Harvey Milk, conclude...
thenewno2 Scores Debut Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to BEAUTIFUL CREATURES
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2013 Critically acclaimed thenewno2 have announced the release of their debut original score and soundtrack for BEAUTIFUL CREATURES. Beautiful Creatures Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (WaterTower Music) will be available February 12 both digitally and through all major retailers....
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY to World Premiere at Toronto Film Festival; Full Line-Up Announced
by Caryn Robbins - July 23, 2013 John Wells' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, the film adaptation of Tracy Lett's Tony Award-winning play, will make its world premiere at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF organizers announced this morning....
THE OFFICE's Jenna Fischer to Make Stage Debut Off-Broadway in Neil LaBute's REASONS TO BE HAPPY, Beginning 5/16
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2013 According to Deadline.com, The Office's Jenna Fischer will be starring in Neil LaBute's Reasons To Be Happy off-Broadway at MCC Theater's Lucille Lortel Theater, beginning May 16, the same night The Office finale will air on NBC. The show will open on June 11, 2013. This will be Fischer's stage debu...
HERE Presents Transit Lounge's YOU ARE DEAD. YOU ARE HERE., 6/5-22
by Kelsey Denette - May 13, 2013 As part of its 2012-2013 producing Season, HERE will present You Are Dead. You Are Here. Together, playwright Christine Evans, director Joseph Megel and media designer Jared Mezzocchi have formed Transit Lounge, and You Are Dead. You Are Here. marks the company's debut production. This world premi...
Workshop Theatre Company Announces YOU ARE HERE!, Beginning 5/2
by Kelsey Denette - April 10, 2013 WORKSHOP THEATER COMPANY has announced the world premiere production of YOU ARE HERE!, directed by WorkShop Company Artists and Guest Directors. YOU ARE HERE! will play a three-week limited engagement in the Jewel Box Theater at the WorkShop Theater Company (312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor). P...
Tony Nominee Forrest McClendon to Star in Lantern Theatre's JULIUS CAESAR, 2/6-3/16
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2014 Lantern Theater Company, critically acclaimed in Philadelphia for their annual Shakespearean offering, presents The Tragedy of Julius Caesar as the highlight of their 20th season. Directed by the Lantern's Artistic Director Charles McMahon and starring Tony Award-nominated actor Forrest McClendon in...
NewSCRipts Series Features Rajiv Joseph's 'MR. WOLF' at South Coast Repertory
by Robert Diamond - October 05, 2013 A new work by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph looks at how the miraculous recovery of an abducted child impacts not only the family, but the victim. The play, MR. WOLF, is featured in a staged reading at South Coast Repertory on Monday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. This SCR commission is part of the ...
Judy Greer, Katie McGrath and Lauren Lapkus Board JURASSIC WORLD
by Movies News Desk - April 03, 2014 According to The Hollywood Reporter, Judy Greer, Katie McGrath and Lauren Lapkus have signed on for Universal's JURASSIC WORLD, directed by Colin Trevorrow. No word yet on what roles the trio will play....
Lea Salonga Premieres New MISS SAIGON Rewrites At DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING?
by Pat Cerasaro - February 01, 2014 Internationally adored stage superstar Lea Salonga headlined the super-successful charity concert DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? in Manila earlier this week and presented the first listen to some new lyrics penned for the forthcoming West End revival of Boublil & Schonberg's celebrated musical MISS SA...
CBS Reveals 3 Returning Castaways for SURVIVOR: PHILIPPINES
by Caryn Robbins - August 22, 2012 CBS announced today that three former Survivors - Michael Skupin, Jonathan Penner and Russell Swan - will join the 15 previously announced castaways in three separate tribes on SURVIVOR: PHILIPPINES. The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 25th season with a special 90-minute edition, Wednesda...
Michael Patrick Thornton Returns to The Gift Theatre in THINNER THAN WATER Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2014 The Gift Theatre Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton announces the Chicago premiere of Thinner Than Water written by Melissa Ross and directed by The Gift ensemble member John Gawlik (2013 Jeff Award winner for When the Rain Stops Falling at Circle Theatre). The production marks Thornton's re...
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Asked to Repeat as Golden Globe Hosts?
by TV News Desk - August 26, 2013 After high ratings at this year's awards show, Deadline reports that NBC and Dick Clark Productions has asked comedy stars Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to return as the hosts of next year's Golden Globes. The invitation to reprise the hosting gig is, at this point, an informal offer....
PROTOTYPE, CULTUREMART, et al. Fatured in HERE's 20th Season
by Laura Meltzer - July 02, 2012 HERE proudly announces its 20th Anniversary Season, spanning September 2012 through June 2013, featuring three world premieres from Resident Artists in the HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP); two co-productions delivering hybrid performing arts premieres; the launch of PROTOTYPE: Opera/Theatre Now...
Nick Jones, Heidi Schreck, and More Earn MTC's Sloan Foundation Commissions
by Nicole Rosky - October 12, 2012 Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director), Barry Grove (Executive Producer), and Mandy Greenfield (Artistic Producer) just announced the 2012 recipients of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Initiative commissions for Manhattan Theatre Club. This year's six commissioned writers are April de Angelis (Jumpy), Nick... |
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