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Hartford Stage Launches $20M Set The Stage Fundraising Campaign

Hartford Stage has announced that their Set the Stage fundraising campaign has surpassed $9 million dollars thanks to the early support from Hartford's corporate community and generous individuals.

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares ECHO 3 Series Trailer Starring Luke Evans

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for “Echo 3,” the highly anticipated 10-episode, action-packed thriller from Academy Award-winning creator Mark Boal (“The Hurt Locker,” “Zero Dark Thirty”) and starring Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman and Jessica Ann Collins. Watch the new video trailer now!

ECHO 3 to Debut on Apple TV+ in November

Apple announced the premiere date for “Echo 3,” the 10-episode action-thriller created by Academy Award-winner Mark Boal (“The Hurt Locker,” “Zero Dark Thirty”), and starring Luke Evans and Michiel Huisman alongside Jessica Ann Collins. Filmed in Colombia with English and Spanish dialogue, the Apple Original series produced by Keshet Studios.

Chicago Sinfonietta Announces One World. One Sound. Revelry!

Chicago Sinfonietta announced the date of its annual ball today. Titled 'One World. One Sound. Revelry!,' the concept strongly ties in to the 34th season theme. In a world composed of myriad languages, cultures, races and religions, nowhere does this rich tapestry show itself better than in Chicago. It is through the magic of a single sound that the world is truly united as one.

Chicago Sinfonietta Announces 2021 Ball

The popular event includes a cocktail reception, full orchestral performance with surprise guests, exciting live auction, and Bid-For-A-Cause. The annual ball is a large large source of funding for the organization's nationally acclaimed community and engagement programs and service initiatives that benefit thousands of individuals throughout the Chicagoland area each season.

Hartford Stage Achieves Matching Challenge; Surpasses Fundraising Goal

The $1,000,000 Challenge match was a major component of the $6 million Raise the Curtain fundraising campaign established to sustain Hartford Stage during the pandemic and provide a foundation for reopening this Fall.

Kevin Bacon & Michael Bacon, John-Andrew Morrison and More Announced for Hartford Stage's Virtual Gala

Hartford Stage announced today the complete lineup for the company's Virtual Gala. The streaming event, set to premiere on Saturday, April 10 at 8pm EDT, will be hosted by John-Andrew Morrison (A Christmas Carol) and will feature an exclusive 30-minute concert by Americana duo The Bacon Brothers (Michael and Kevin Bacon) & more.

Theatre Nantucket Presents LOVE AND INFORMATION

In this pause, when live theatre has been interrupted across the world, Theatre Nantucket has reached out to theatres and theater university departments across the country to join in on a journey to bring Love and Information to life in this virtual moment.

Hartford Stage Names Cynthia Rider New Managing Director

David R. Jimenez, President of the Board of Directors of Hartford Stage, and incoming Artistic DirectorMelia Bensussen have announced the appointment of Cynthia Rideras Managing Director of the Tony Award-winning theatre. Rider, who previously served as Executive Director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, will assume the role in July. She takes over the position from Michael Stotts, who departed from the theatre in January.

Sight, Sound & Story: Post Production Summit Returns for its Sixth Year to NYC on June 14th

Manhattan Edit Workshop (MEWShop), the east coast leader in training and certification for content creators, announces the return of Sight, Sound & Story: Post Production Summit, taking place June 14th at the NYIT Auditorium Theater on Broadway.

Casting Announced For A LESSON FROM ALOES at Hartford Stage

Hartford Stage Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak and Managing Director Michael Stotts today announced the cast and creative team for Athol Fugard's A Lesson from Aloes. Ariyon Bakare, Randall Newsome and Andrus Nichols will appear in the revered Fugard drama. The play will perform Today, May 17, through Sunday, June 10 - closing out Hartford Stage's 2017-18 season. Tresnjak will direct.

Sight, Sound & Story: Post Production Summit Returns for its Sixth Year to NYC on June 14th

Manhattan Edit Workshop (MEWShop), the east coast leader in training and certification for content creators, announces the return of Sight, Sound & Story: Post Production Summit, taking place June 14th at the NYIT Auditorium Theater on Broadway.

Casting Announced For A LESSON FROM ALOES at Hartford Stage

Hartford Stage Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak and Managing Director Michael Stotts today announced the cast and creative team for Athol Fugard's A Lesson from Aloes. Ariyon Bakare, Randall Newsome and Andrus Nichols will appear in the revered Fugard drama. The play will perform Thursday, May 17, through Sunday, June 10 - closing out Hartford Stage's 2017-18 season. Tresnjak will direct.

Darko Tresnjak To Step Down As Artistic Director of Hartford Stage in June 2019

Darko Tresnjak will step down as Hartford Stage's Artistic Director at the conclusion of the 2018-19 season. Tresnjak has served as the Tony Award-winning theatre's artistic leader since 2011. A national search will be conducted to find his replacement.

LADY BIRD, THE POST Among ACE Eddie Award Nominations; Full List

American Cinema Editors (ACE) today announced nominations for THE 68TH ANNUAL ACE EDDIE AWARDS recognizing outstanding editing in ten categories of film, television and documentaries.

Tony Winner Darko Tresnjak Extends Stay as Artistic Director of Hartford Stage

Sue Ann Collins, president of the Board of Directors of Hartford Stage, announced today that Darko Tresnjak, artistic director since 2012, has extended his contract through June 2019.

Hartford Stage Announces New Board Members

Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Jill Adams, Board President, Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director, and Michael Stotts, Managing Director, elected new members to its Board of Directors and elected a new Life Director at its Annual Meeting. Elected as new Board members for an initial two year term are noted community leaders Patti Broad; William P. Herdegen, III; Margaret Marchak; Christopher J. Rixon; Robin L. Smith; Peter L. Tedone; and C. Robert Zelinger. Elected as Life Director is George L. Estes, III.

Elizabeth Williamson Joins Hartford Stage Artistic Team

Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak and Managing Director Michael Stotts, announced that Jill Adams has been elected to serve as the new President of the Tony Award-winning theatre's Board of Directors.

Hartford Stage Announces Darko Tresnjak as New Artistic Director

Hartford Stage's Board of Directors, under the leadership of President Paul Bourdeau and Vice-President and search committee chair Jill Adams, announced today the appointment of Darko Tresnjak as the Tony Award-winning theatre's new Artistic Director, succeeding Michael Wilson.