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Full Company Confirmed for Zadie Smith's THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN at BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2023

BAM has announced the full company for The Wife of Willesden, directed by Indhu Rubasingham at the BAM Harvey Theater. See the full cast, and how to purchase tickets!
Clare Perkins, Marcus Adolphy & More to Star in THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN North American Premiere at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has announced the cast and creative team of The Wife of Willesden. See how to purchase tickets!
THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN Extends at the Kiln Theatre and Sets New York Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2022

Kiln Theatre has announced a two-week extension for Zadie Smith's critically acclaimed smash-hit The Wife of Willesden due to public demand – now running at Kiln Theatre until Saturday 11 February 2023. Directed by Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham, the production sees Clare Perkins reprising her role as Alvita.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN at the Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2022

Kiln Theatre has released rehearsal photos from the return of Zadie Smith’s The Wife of Willesden, directed by Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham. The production runs at Kiln Theatre from 14 December to 28 January, ahead of its US transfer in February. 
Kiln Theatre Announces Full Cast For The Return Of THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2022

Kiln Theatre  has announced the full cast for the return of Zadie Smith's The Wife of Willesden, directed by Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham.
Local IBPOC Artists Unite For Calgary Premiere Of Multi-Sensory Presentation 
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2022

An avant-garde multi-sensory experience, SHED | knowing each other as different and the same, is an immersive dance installation featuring a collection of moving portraits embodied by a roster of local IBPOC artists.
Live Screening of B-BOY BLUES to Open the 24th Annual Outshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 8, 2022

 OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Miami, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, will open its 24th edition with the first Florida live screening of “B-Boy Blues” (2021) at The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater on April 22 at 7 p.m. Producer Circle members and filmmakers will enjoy a 5:30 p.m. pre-event Filmmakers Soirée. The film will be followed by a live Q & A and an opening night party featuring cast from the film, filmmakers and Vanguard honoree Venezuelan actress, model, and philanthropist Patricia Velásquez.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN at the Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2021

Photo have been released from the first night of Zadie Smith’s The Wife of Willesden at Kiln Theatre last night.
Full Cast Announced For THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN At The Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2021

With NW Trilogy by Moira Buffini, Suhayla El-Bushra and Roy Williams currently playing its final week, Kiln Theatre Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham announces the full company for Zadie Smith's The Wife of Willesden – joining the previously announced Clare Perkins in the title role are
Snotty Nose Rez Kids Premiere Video For 'Real Deadly' & Announce New EP
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 27, 2020

British Columbia hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids (SNRK) have announced Born Deadly, their new EP slated to come out on April 3. Today, they premiered the video for the EP's first single “Real Deadly” via Complex
Snotty Nose Rez Kids Announce First U.S. Headlining Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 5, 2020

British Columbia hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids (SNRK) has announced their first ever U.S. headlining tour this spring. The tour kicks off on April 12, shortly after the physical release of the duo's acclaimed third album, TRAPLINE, on March 27. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 AM local time here.
Haaz Sleiman To Receive Vanguard Award At Closing Night Reception Of Fort Lauderdale Outshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2019

Acclaimed actor Haaz Sleiman will be honored with a Vanguard Award at the 11th Annual Fort Lauderdale Edition of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival. This award, presented by the Festival to a member of the LGBTQ+ community, recognizes notable individuals in entertainment for their contributions in helping to tell LGBTQ+ stories, as well as exemplifying outstanding leadership and support of community equality, representation, and education. Previous Vanguard winners include Gloria and Emilio Estefan and Fred Rosser (aka WWE Superstar Darren Young). Sleiman will receive the award on Sunday, October 20, at 8 p.m. during the Closing Night Awards Party at Nu River Landing (511 SE 5th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale).
Robert De Niro, Mariah Carey Honored At 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards In New York
by Louisa Brady - May 15, 2016

GLAAD, the world's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, honored Robert De Niro, Mariah Carey, and the best in film, television, and journalism at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Waldorf Astoria New York on Saturday. Jennifer Lawrence, Aziz Ansari, Connie Britton, Diane Sawyer, Caitlyn Jenner, Tamron Hall, Noah Galvin, Andrew Rannells, Andreja Peji?, and Jason Biggs were among the special guests. Recording artists Alex Newell and Bebe Rexha, as well as the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Fun Home performed at the event hosted by Emmy Award-winning actress Laverne Cox. The 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards are presented by Delta Air Lines, Hilton, Ketel One Vodka, and Wells Fargo.
Photo Coverage: Inside the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards!
by Robert Diamond - May 4, 2014

GLAAD Media Award recipients were announced in 16 of this year's 29 media categories at the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, presented nationally by Ketel One Vodka, Wells Fargo, and Hilton Worldwide, and locally by Delta Air Lines and Bud Light, at the Waldorf Astoria New York on Saturday night.
New BWW Series: TRANSLATING SPORTS: Sports Headlines for Theater Fans
by Matt Tamanini - Aug 23, 2013

Growing up, I had three passions, theatre, sports, and pro wrestling; today, in my inaugural “Translating Sports” column, I am going to discuss all three. Now, I can either look at this as the culmination of all of my childhood hopes and dreams, or as if my tastes and maturity level has not progressed since I was 12-years-old. I will let you determine which after reading the column.
Syfy Launches WWE NXT 'Catch-Up On The Competition', April 6
by TV News Desk - Apr 2, 2010

To keep fans up-to-date on the gripping new reality series WWE NXT, Syfy will launch a weekly 'catch-up on the competition' episode beginning Tuesday, April 6, at 9PM (ET/PT).

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