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Paul Sparks to Replace Brendan Fraser in GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

Paul Sparks has joined Samuel D. Hunter’s Grangeville, a Signature-commissioned world premiere directed by Jack Serio. Sparks replaces Brendan Fraser. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Comes to the Stage at The Ed Asner Family Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2024

Thanks to The Ed Asner Family Center, Hollywood's iconic IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE film script was reanimated! TEAFC hosted its 4th annual theatrical fundraising benefit this past weekend.

Ken Urban's DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY To Premiere At New Downtown Venue East Village Basement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2024

Danger and Opportunity, a new play by award-winning playwright Ken Urban, will premiere in March 2025 at a new downtown venue, East Village Basement. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Jessica Chastain, Brendan Fraser, & Bryan Cranston Join David Mamet-Penned Film ASSASSINATION
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 29, 2024

Tony Award nominee Jessica Chastain, Brendan Fraser, and Tony-award-winner Bryan Cranston are all set to star in Assassination, the mystery thriller film from director Barry Levinson and playwright David Mamet and Sam Bromell.

Josh Gad, Titus Burgess & More to Narrate Disney's 2024 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2024

Josh Gad, Neil Patrick Harris, Whoopi Goldberg, Titus Burgess, and more will serve as 2024 narrators for Disney World's annual Candlelight Procession in EPCOT. Each night in Epcot throughout the holiday season, a celebrity narrator tells the story of Christmas. Check out the full lineup of narrators now!

Chris Messina & Damian Lewis Join David Haig's PRESSURE Film
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2024

Actors Chris Messina and Damian Lewis have joined the cast of Pressure, the upcoming screen adaptation of David Haig's play. In the film, they will play Colonel Irving P. Krick and British Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery, respectively.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 12, 2024
by - Sep 12, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Brendan Fraser to Star in Samuel D. Hunter's GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2024

Signature Theatre will present Samuel D. Hunter’s Grangeville, a Signature-commissioned world premiere directed by Jack Serio starring Brendan Fraser and more.

Angelina Jolie to be Honoured with the TIFF Tribute Award in Impact Media
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2024

Angelina Jolie will receive the TIFF Tribute Award in Impact Media. The award recognizes leadership in creating a union between social impact and cinema. Past honourees include Colman Domingo, Michelle Yeoh, and Brendan Fraser.

Kerry Condon Joins Cast of David Haig's PRESSURE Film
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2024

Kerry Condon has joined the cast of Pressure, the upcoming screen adaptation of David Haig's play. In the film, she will portray Captain Kay Summersby, the chauffeur and personal secretary to Dwight D. Eisenhower. The real-life figure was played by Laura Rogers in previous stage productions. 

A Brief History of Movie Stars in Their Broadway Debuts
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 11, 2024

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of established movie stars making their Broadway debuts?

Sadie Sink Recalls Anxiety While Performing ANNIE on Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2024

In a new profile, Sadie Sink recalled the pressure she felt playing the title role in the 2012 revival of Annie on Broadway. Though she had already been acting for three years, her love for singing 'just flipped...Singing became the worst thing ever. I was terrified by it,' the actress said.

Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser to Star in Film Version of David Haig's PRESSURE
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 22, 2024

Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott are set to star in Pressure, an upcoming screen adaptation of David Haig's play Pressure. Fraser and Scott will play Supreme Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg in the D-Day drama, respectively, as they navigate the Normandy invasion of June 6, 1944. The movie is directed by Anthony Maras, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Haig. 

Rumer Willis Joins Indie Drama THE GUN ON SECOND STREET
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 11, 2024

Rumer Willis is set to appear in an upcoming drama from director Rohit Karn Batra. Willis will play the character of Ashley in the film, the former partner of Officer TJ Meadows III and the mother of his son.

Steep Theatre Presents The Chicago Premiere Of A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024

Steep Theatre brings the Chicago premiere of A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD, a compelling drama exploring deep human connections and existential questions. Don't miss this thought-provoking production.

SEVEN DEVILS PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE 2024 Announces Playwrights and Lineup for 24th Year In McCall
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2024

Discover the lineup for the 24th annual SEVEN DEVILS PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE in McCall, Idaho, featuring new and diverse voices in theater.

Interview: Mitchell Greco of A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Stages Houston
by Brett Cullum - May 29, 2024

It's a two-person show about two single fathers living life in Idaho. And they want to make a better life for themselves and their families. One is gay, one is straight. The gay father is trying to adopt a 2-year-old he is fostering, and the straight father is going through a divorce. It is a play about fatherhood, friendship, and hope.

Steep Theatre Announces Two New Shows for 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024

Steep Theatre will be back on stage in 2024 with two new productions that continue the company's tradition of bringing new work to Chicago audiences.

World Premiere Plays & More Set for Signature Theatre 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024

Signature Theatre has unveiled its 2024/2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

The Lark Playwrights Workshop To Continue As Part of Second Stage Theater's NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024

Second Stage Theater which became the new home for the Lark Playwrights Workshop in 2022, will conclude this year’s program on March 26th. Learn more about the program!