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Ato Essandoh, Nedra Marie Taylor & Nimene Sierra Wureh Join Colt Coeur and WP Theater's MINOR•ITY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

Colt Coeur and WP Theater have revealed the cast for the the world premiere of minor•ity, francisca da silveira’s biting comedy about the “business of art” and the “art of identity”. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

WICKED, Colman Domingo & More Nominated for SAG Awards- Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2025

This morning, nominees for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Martin Short, and more.

Netflix Renews THE DIPLOMAT for a Third Season Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 14, 2024

Netflix has renewed the critically-acclaimed political drama The Diplomat for a third season, ahead of its Season 2 premiere on October 31. The news was shared by Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria on stage at the Bloomberg Screentime Conference in Los Angeles. 

Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for THE DIPLOMAT Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2024

Netflix has shared the official trailer for the second season of The Diplomat, which will premiere on the streamer on October 31, 2024. 

THE DIPLOMAT Season 2 Coming to Netflix in October
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2024

Netflix has revealed that the highly anticipated second season of the political drama The Diplomat will premiere on the streamer on October 31, 2024. The Diplomat stars Kari Russell, David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, and Ato Essandoh. Allison Janney also joins the cast in Season 2 as Vice President Grace Penn.

Allison Janney Joins THE DIPLOMAT Season 2
by Michael Major - Jan 25, 2024

Netflix announced that Allison Janney (I, Tonya; The West Wing) will guest star in Season 2 of The Diplomat. The Diplomat is a Golden Globe, Emmy, SAG, PGA, and CCA-nominated series and has received numerous additional accolades since it premiered last year.

Colt Coeur Reveals New Executive Producer and Fall Benefit Honorees
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2023

On the cusp of an exciting double world-premiere season, Colt Coeur is thrilled to announce their new Executive Producer, Heather Cohn. Heather brings rich experience in the NYC theatre landscape - having served at institutions ranging from Flux Ensemble to En Garde Arts, New York Theatre Workshop, Disney Theatrical and TCG.

Vide: Watch Justin Timberlake & Alicia Silverstone in REPTILE Movie Trailer
by Michael Major - Aug 21, 2023

Netflix has released the trailer for the upcoming film Reptile. The cast includes Benicio Del Toro, Justin Timberlake, Eric Bogosian, Alicia Silverstone, Domenick Lombardozzi, Frances Fisher, Ato Essandoh, Michael Carmen Pitt, Karl Glusman, and Matilda Lutz. Watch the new video trailer now!

Photos: First Look at Justin Timberlake, Benicio Del Toro & Alicia Silverstone in REPTILE
by Michael Major - Aug 17, 2023

Netflix has released the first look photos from the upcoming film Reptile. The cast includes Benicio Del Toro, Justin Timberlake, Eric Bogosian, Alicia Silverstone, Domenick Lombardozzi, Frances Fisher, Ato Essandoh, Michael Carmen Pitt, Karl Glusman, and Matilda Lutz.

BERNARDA'S DAUGHTERS Celebrates Haitian Flag Day With Special Event This Week
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2023

Bernarda's Daughters celebrates Haitian Flag Day with a post-show panel and reception following the 7:30pm performance on Thursday, May 18, when The New Group and National Black Theatre host “Tout Moun Se Moun,” a panel featuring Haitian-American artists and cultural workers in discussion about the presence of Haitian art and culture in New York City and elsewhere in the diaspora. 

Netflix Renews THE DIPLOMAT For Season Two
by Michael Major - May 1, 2023

Netflix has renewed political drama The Diplomat for a second season. The Diplomat premiered on April 20 and debuted at #1 on Netflix’s weekly global Top 10 TV English list. In its first weekend, the series had 57.48M hours viewed and appeared in the Top 10 in 86 countries.

Pascale Armand, Tamara Tunie & More to Star in BERNARDA'S DAUGHTERS World Premiere Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2023

The New Group and National Black Theatre have announced complete casting for the world premiere of Bernarda’s Daughters, by Diane Exavier, directed by Dominique Rider. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

THE DIPLOMAT Starring Keri Russell to Premiere on Netflix in April
by Michael Major - Mar 16, 2023

From showrunner Debora Cahn (THE WEST WING, HOMELAND), THE DIPLOMAT is a high-stakes, contemporary political drama about the transcendence and torture of long-term relationships, between countries and people. Also starring David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, and Ato Essandoh, with executive producers Debora Cahn, Janice Williams, and Keri Russell.

Photos: See Ethan Hawke, Cynthia Nixon, Ephraim Sykes & More at The New Group Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2023

See photos of Ethan Hawke, Cynthia Nixon, Ephraim Sykes and more at The New Group's annual gala!

The New Group To Present Annual Gala WOODSTOCK At Edison Ballroom This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2023

The New Group's Annual Gala, “Woodstock,” is set to take place Monday, March 13, from 6:00-10:00pm, at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street).  

Review Roundup: THE SEAGULL/WOODSTOCK, NY at The New Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2023

Read the reviews for The Seagull/Woodstock, NY at The New Group.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for THE SEAGULL/WOODSTOCK, NY at The New Group
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 27, 2023

Check out photos from the red carpet of The New Group's world premiere production of The Seagull/Woodstock, NY!

THE SEAGULL/WOODSTOCK, NY World Premiere Extended Through Early April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023

Due to demand, The New Group has announced a two-week extension for the world premiere production of The Seagull/Woodstock, NY, by Thomas Bradshaw.

Photos: See Nat Wolff, David Cale, Hari Nef & More in Rehearsal for THE SEAGULL/WOODSTOCK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023

Get a first look at David Cale, Patrick Foley, Nat Wolff and more in The New Group's world premiere of The Seagull/Woodstock, NY. See how to purchase tickets!

The Workshop Theater to Present Benefit Reading of One-Acts For JALBCA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2021

As part of its new Words Matter initiative, The Workshop Theater will be presenting four newly-commissioned one-act plays by Samantha Chanse, Caridad Svich, Ellen McLaughlin, and Rehana Lew Mirza on behalf of JALBCA.