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Joyce Piven, Co-Founder of the Piven Theatre, Dies at 94
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Joyce Piven, co-founder the Piven Theatre and mother of Jeremy Piven, has died at age 94. Read her full obituary here.

THE SECOND CITY 65TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW Announced At Paramount's Copley Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

The Second City is celebrating 65 years, and they're bringing they're legendary laughfest to Paramount's Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, for a two-week summer run, June 17-28, 2025.

Timothée Chalamet and James Mangold to Receive Gotham Tribute for A COMPLETE UNKNOWN
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2024

The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced that Academy-Award nominees Timothée Chalamet and James Mangold will receive the Visionary Tribute for their groundbreaking collaboration on A Complete Unknown.

Arena Stage Announces Cast And Creative Team For New Thriller DATA
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2024

Arena Stage announced the cast and creative team for the new thriller DATA.

Video: HBO Debuts Trailer for MONEY ELECTRIC: THE BITCOIN MYSTERY Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2024

The HBO Original documentary MONEY ELECTRIC: THE BITCOIN MYSTERY, produced and directed by Emmy®-nominated filmmaker Cullen Hoback, debuts TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 (9:00 p.m.-10:40 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Watch the trailer!

HBO Orders Tim Robinson Comedy Series THE CHAIR COMPANY
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2024

HBO has picked up the half-hour comedy, THE CHAIR COMPANY, starring, written and executive produced by Tim Robinson. The series follows a man (Robinson) who, after an embarrassing incident at work finds himself investigating a far-reaching conspiracy.

Meryl Streep Will Be Honored at Irish Arts Center Gala
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024

Irish Arts Center will honor Meryl Streep at their 25th Annual Spirit of Ireland Gala this November. On Friday, November 15 at Pier 60, IAC will herald the completion of its third full year of operation in its new Irish Arts Center building and gather support for its future contributions to the New York and American cultural landscape.

SUCCESSION: THE COMPLETE SERIES Coming to Blu-ray in August
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 27, 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is set to release Succession: The Complete Series on Blu-ray. The brilliant high-stakes drama following the Roy Family and their quest for power will be available to purchase online on August 13. The set includes all 39 episodes from all four seasons, plus over 20 bonus features including Inside the Episode featurettes, Character Recaps, Cast and Crew Interviews and more.

Video: Jeremy Strong Accepts Tony Award For AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024

 Jeremy Strong won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. Watch his acceptance speech in the video here!

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE's Jeremy Strong Wins 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
by - Jun 17, 2024

Jeremy Strong has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE.

Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac Star in Panos Cosmatos' Thriller 'Flesh of the Gods'
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2024

Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac are set to star in the thriller Flesh of the Gods from director Panos Cosmatos. In glittering 80's LA, married couple, Raoul and Alex descend each evening from their luxury skyscraper condo and head into an electric nighttime realm of 80’s Los Angeles. When they cross paths with the mysterious and enigmatic NAMELESS and her hard-partying cabal, Raoul and Alex are seduced into a glamorous, surrealistic world of hedonism, thrills, and violence.

ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY Celebrates 20th Anniversary With 4K Ultra HD Release
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2024

Released in theatres on July 9, 2004, ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY marked the feature directorial debut of Adam McKay and was written by McKay and Will Ferrell, who stars as the titular, mustachioed hero.  The film features a veritable pantheon of comedic talent, including Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Fred Willard, along with a cavalcade of cameos. See the bonus content for the release here!

Meet the Cast of UNCLE VANYA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024

Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. This version of the play features a new translation by Heidi Schreck and is directed by Lila Neugebauer.  Meet the cast of Uncle Vanya here!

Meet the Cast of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024

The new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen’s thunderous masterwork, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Meet the cast of An Enemy of the People here!

Donnell Rawlings Comedy Special Coming to Netflix
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2024

Chappelle's Home Team is a series of stand-alone comedy specials executive produced by Dave Chappelle and featuring comedians chosen and spotlighted by Chappelle.The first special released as part of Home Team was Chappelle's Home Team- Earthquake: Legendary, which premiered in February 2022.

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Starring Michael Imperioli, Jeremy Strong & Victoria Pedretti Sets Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2024

The full cast has been revealed for An Enemy of the People on Broadway! Find out who is joining Jeremy Strong, Michael Imperioli, and Victoria Pedretti in the cast!

Video: HBO Debuts DANIEL Documentary Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 11, 2023

When Daniel Northcott got a hold of his father's video camera at the age of seven, a lifetime of documenting the world around him began. Growing up, he focused his lens on his family and close friends, and as a young man, he recorded precious moments with the people and places he encountered on his travels. Watch the video trailer now!

Victoria Pedretti Will Make Broadway Debut in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2023

 Critically acclaimed film and television star Victoria Pedretti (“The  Haunting of Bly Manor,” “You”) will make her Broadway debut as 'Petra Stockmann' in An Enemy of the People. Learn more about the production here!

Donnell Rawlings to Perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023

Don't miss Donnell Rawlings as he brings his hilarious comedy to Comedy Works Landmark on December 8 & 9. Get your tickets now for a night of non-stop laughter.

John Oliver, Phoebe Robinson, Denée Benton, and Alex Edelman to Take Part in Comic Relief US Gala Honoring Henry R. Muñoz III
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2023

Comic Relief US will present their inaugural U.S. gala on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Cipriani 25 Broadway.