THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Virtual Gala Now Available for On Demand Streaming
A who's who of stage, screen, and music stars came together virtually last night to help The 24 Hour Plays celebrate its milestone 20th Annual Broadway Gala. Hugh Dancy, Rachel Dratch, Carly Hughes, Gillian Jacobs and Bebe Neuwirth were among the incredible talents who teamed up to write, rehearse, produce, and perform six original plays in 24 hours. The performance was entirely LIVE and streamed in living rooms around the world!
Adirondack Film Festival Announces Full Slate of Films and Guests
The 3rd Annual Adirondack Film Festival, presented by the Adirondack Theatre Festival has announced its full slate of films and special guests. This year's lineup includes more than 100 films shown in one weekend (October 18-21) across 6 venues in Downtown Glens Falls. To open the festival, AFF will feature RADIUM GIRLS – shot in the Glens Falls and Lake George area, this marks the premiere screening for the area.
Urban Arts Partnership To Host 2018 Benefit, AMPLIFIED In New York City
Urban Arts Partnership (UAP), NYC's leading education non-profit, will host its annual gala, "AmplifiED" on April 16, 2018 at The Ziegfeld Ballroom. Co-hosted by Mike Yard and multiple Emmy Award-winner Rory Albanese, leading contributors for The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, the star-studded event will include celebrity talent, dedicated New Yorkers fighting inequality in public education and musical performances by Actress and Singer, Alex Newell (Glee) and Broadway Performer, Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple) who will be headlining.
Starz Renews 50 Cent's POWER for Second Season
Starz announced today a season two pick up of 'Power,' the New York-based drama starring Omari Hardwick. Creator, showrunner and executive producer Courtney Kemp Agboh and fellow executive producers Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, Mark Canton, David Knoller and Randall Emmett will return for the sophomore season. Production is set to begin on the 10-episode second season in and around New York, as well as at its home base at Steiner Studios in Brooklyn this September.
Starz to Premiere POWER on 6/7
Starz announced today that its highly anticipated new original series 'Power' will debut on Saturday, June 7th at 9pm ET/PT with the release of Executive Producer Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson's new music video for 'Big Rich Town.' The single, which was created specifically for the show and will serve as the main title theme, is performed by 50 Cent and features never before seen footage from the New York based crime drama from Emmy(R) nominated writer Courtney Kemp Agboh. Starz also released the official key art for the series.
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: November 16 - 22
Highlights this week include 24 Hour Broadway, the opening of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder and The Commons of Pensacola, as well as Chicago's 17th birthday!
Photo Coverage: James McAvoy, Natalie Dormer, Taran Killam & More Take Part in 2013 24 HOUR PLAYS
Montblanc presented the 13th annual performance of The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway earlier this week. An annual benefit event produced by the 24 Hour Company and Freestyle Picture Company for Urban Arts Partnership, The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway attracts some of entertainment's biggest names as they join forces to participate in an extreme rite of theater: writing, directing, and performing 6 original short plays, all in just 24 hours. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos below!
Zachary Levi, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Julia Stiles & More Set for 24 HOUR PLAYS Today
Montblanc announced today the 13th annual performance of The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway will be held in New York City onToday, November 18, 2013. An annual benefit event produced by the 24 Hour Company and Freestyle Picture Company for Urban Arts Partnership, The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway attracts some of entertainment's biggest names as they join forces to participate in an extreme rite of theater: writing, directing, and performing 6 original short plays, all in just 24 hours. Proceeds from the evening's performance will support Urban Arts Partnership, NYC's largest arts educational organization, in their efforts to close the achievement gap in our city's underserved public schools. Tickets can be purchased through http://www.smarttix.com with special access packages available through www.citiprivatepass.com.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Zachary Levi, Julia Stiles & More Set for 24 HOUR PLAYS on 11/18
Montblanc announced today the 13th annual performance of The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway will be held in New York City onMonday, November 18, 2013. An annual benefit event produced by the 24 Hour Company and Freestyle Picture Company for Urban Arts Partnership, The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway attracts some of entertainment's biggest names as they join forces to participate in an extreme rite of theater: writing, directing, and performing 6 original short plays, all in just 24 hours. Proceeds from the evening's performance will support Urban Arts Partnership, NYC's largest arts educational organization, in their efforts to close the achievement gap in our city's underserved public schools. Tickets can be purchased through http://www.smarttix.com with special access packages available through www.citiprivatepass.com.
Adam Bock, Rachel Dratch and More Set for THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: NATIONALS Panels, Beg. Tonight
Actors, writers and directors know that to succeed in theater, it is necessary to master the art of survival. Tonight, August 7, and August 8 and 10, the 24 Hour Company in partnership with The New School for Drama will explore artistic survival in its many forms, with two panel discussions, as well as the undertaking of one of theater's greatest challenges, The 24 Hour Plays.
Adam Bock, Rachel Dratch and More Set for THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: NATIONALS Panels, 8/7-8
Actors, writers and directors know that to succeed in theater, it is necessary to master the art of survival. On August 7, 8 and 10, the 24 Hour Company in partnership with The New School for Drama will explore artistic survival in its many forms, with two panel discussions, as well as the undertaking of one of theater's greatest challenges, The 24 Hour Plays.