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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival Premieres Virtual Writer's Retreat

The 35th annual Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival will offer two consecutive weekends of virtual programming in March 2021: a virtual Writer’s Retreat followed by a weekend of traditional events presented online. The Writer’s Retreat, March 19-21, will include online writing workshops, author events, and a writing marathon. 

Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival Embraces Virtual Format for 2021

The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival returns for its 35th annual celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee Williams. The 2021 Festival will offer two consecutive weekends of virtual programming in March: a Writer’s Retreat followed by a weekend of traditional events presented online.

Sting Joins THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT

The Homebound Project has announced that it will return on January 27–31 with its sixth edition. Music icon Sting and actors Paul Sparks and Eden Malyn join the previously announced team of actors, playwrights, and directors.

THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT Postpones Sixth Edition

At this time of national trauma and unrest, The Homebound Project has decided to temporarily postpone the Sixth Edition of its online theater initiative, which was scheduled to stream online January 13–17, 2021.

Cristin Milioti, Dylan Baker, Christopher Abbott and More Set for Sixth Edition of THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT

Following its debut on May 6, 2020, The Homebound Project has announced the lineup for a surprise sixth edition airing January 13–17, 2021. Co-creators Catya McMullen and Jenna Worsham, along with their all-volunteer team, have also announced that this online theater initiative brought together 137 artists, and premiered 56 new theater works.

Showtime Documentary Films Announces ATTICA From Stanley Nelson

ATTICAToday, SHOWTIME Documentary Films announced ATTICA, a new feature-length film from acclaimed Emmy-winning documentarian Stanley Nelson (Freedom Riders, The Murder of Emmett Till).

Watch Neil LaBute's THE SHAPE OF THINGS Live Reading Tomorrow Night Starring Tim Realbuto, Lena Hall & More

The Actors Fund has created a donation link in honor of tomorrow evening's production of Neil LaBute's THE SHAPE OF THINGS. To donate, please visit www.ActorsFund.org/TheShapeOfThings.

Playwright Neil LaBute THE SHAPE OF THINGS Reading Post-Show Q&A

Playwright and director Neil LaBute will join the cast of the upcoming reading of a??The Shape of Thingsa?? for a post-show Q&A moderated by director/producer Alison Tanney.

Lena Hall, Tim Realbuto, Katie Rose Clarke, and Jonah Platt Will Lead Actors Fund Benefit Reading of Neil LaBute's THE SHAPE OF THINGS

A special one-night only virtual reading of Neil LaBute's THE SHAPE OF THINGS will be held on Friday, May 8th at 7:00 PM EST.

44th Defining Detroit Event Brings Author Herb Boyd To Marygrove College

 Continuing its nearly two-decade tradition of bringing internationally-renowned authors and scholars to its campus, Marygrove College's Institute for Detroit Studies (IDS) will welcome Herb Boyd at its 44th Defining Detroit event on February 11, 2019.

International Women's Media Foundation Presents 2018 Courage In Journalism Awards

The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) today honored several outstanding female journalists at the 2018 Courage in Journalism Awards luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street. This year's honorees included news agency JINHA founder, Zehra Do?an, U.S. freelance photojournalist, Meridith Kohut, undercover CNN International correspondent, Nima Elbagir, and organized crime reporter and ZETA editor-in-chief, Rosario Mosso Castro. "60 Minutes'" Lesley Stahl also received the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award. Additionally, MSNBC President, Phil Griffin was recognized with the IWMF Leadership Award along with Bloomberg News' Senior Editor, Karen Toulon who was honored with the Gwen Ifill Award.

Original Documentary Special DETROIT: COMEBACK CITY to Premiere on The History Channel July 1

HISTORY® presents an original documentary special, “Detroit: Comeback City,” which recounts the saga of the rise, fall and rebirth of Detroit through the iconic Michigan Central Station. The special premieres Sunday, July 1 at 9pm ET/PT.

History Presents DETROIT: COMEBACK CITY, An Original Documentary Special to Premiere July 1

History Presents DETROIT: COMEBACK CITY, An Original Documentary Special to Premiere July 1

Winners of the 2016 National Book Awards Are Announced!

The 67th annual National Book Awards hosted by Larry Wilmore was announced live on Facebook, Twitter, and at nationalbook.org.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of MARY POPPINS at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre

The Banks family is in need of a serious attitude adjustment. Enter Mary Poppins, the positively perfect nanny, and life is about to get more lively, especially for gloomy siblings Jane and Michael. The Yardley Players is proud to present the MARY POPPINS musical on stage at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre in April over three weekends. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of MARY POPPINS at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre

The Banks family is in need of a serious attitude adjustment. Enter Mary Poppins, the positively perfect nanny, and life is about to get more lively, especially for gloomy siblings Jane and Michael. The Yardley Players is proud to present the MARY POPPINS musical on stage at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre in April over three weekends. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!

American Library Association Announces 2016 Youth Media Award Winners

BOSTON, Jan. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards at its Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits in Boston.

FURIOUS 7 Among Nominees for 16th Annual Golden Trailer Awards; Full List!

The Golden Trailer Awards, the entertainment industry's best and most fun-filled celebration devoted to the year's most outstanding achievements in motion picture and television marketing, announced today the nominees in the 16th annual competition

SAATCHI ART Reveals Shortlist for New Sensations Prize

Saatchi Art, the world's leading online art gallery, today announced the shortlist for this year's New Sensations Prize, widely regarded as the most important annual prize for emerging artists in the U.K. The 25 shortlisted artists will show their work in the New Sensations exhibition in London opening on October 13th.

NBC News Announces Special Coverage of POPE BENEDICT XVI'S FAREWELL

NBC News, America's leading news organization, will provide in-depth extensive coverage of Pope Benedict XVI's final day as pope across all broadcast and digital platforms.