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MARY POPPINS RETURNS, CRAZY RICH ASIANS Among HUMANITAS Prize Nominees

Fifty-eight film and television writers have been named finalists for The 44 th Annual HUMANITAS Prize, it was announced today by HUMANITAS Executive Director Cathleen Young and President Ali LeRoi. The writers are nominated for their work in the 30-minute Comedy, 60-minute Drama, Children's Teleplay, Independent Feature Film, Drama Feature Film, Comedy Feature Film, Family Feature Film and Documentary categories. The HUMANITAS Prize was created to honor film and television writers whose work inspires compassion, hope, and understanding in the human family.
NewFest 2018 Announces Full Lineup For Their 30th Anniversary

Following the announcement of their Opening Night Film, Yen Tan's award-winning AIDS drama 1985, NewFest today announced the full lineup of their 30th annual celebration of the year's best LGBT films from around the world. The program of more than 140 narrative features, documentaries, episodic series and shorts runs from October 24-30 at the SVA Theatre, Cinépolis Chelsea, and The LGBT Community Center in New York City.
Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival Announces 2018 Award Winners

Outfest - the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization promoting equality by creating, sharing, and protecting LGBTQ stories on the screen - has announced the award winners of its 2018 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival, presented by HBO. 
Utah Film Center Celebrates 15 Years of DAMN THESE HEELS

Utah Film Center announced today the films selected for the 15th annual Damn These Heels Film Festival and new elements to the festival for film lovers, filmmakers and all storytellers. Damn These Heels will run July 20 - 22, 2018 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center and is a festival for all that explores LGBTQ issues, ideas, and art through independent, documentary, and foreign films from around the world. Passes and tickets are now on sale on the Utah Film Center's website. Additional titles will be announced on the website leading up to the Festival.
2018 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival Announces Complete Lineup

Celebrating its 36th Anniversary, Outfest - the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization promoting equality by creating, sharing, and protecting LGBTQ stories on the screen - today announced the complete programming lineup for the 2018 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival presented by HBO. The nation's leading LGBTQ festival will be held July 12-22, 2018.
SXSW Film Festival Announces 2018 Features And Opening Night Film A QUIET PLACE

The South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals announced the features lineup and opening night film for the 25th edition of the Film Festival, running March 9-18, 2018 in Austin, Texas. The acclaimed program draws thousands of fans, filmmakers, press, and industry leaders every year to immerse themselves in the most innovative, smart and entertaining new films of the year.
Photo Flash: First Look at New Rock Musical ABSOLUTE at Toquet Hall

Brett Steinberg's new rock musical ABSOLUTE played Toquet Hall in Westport, Conn., last month, running June 26-28, 2015. The production featured a full cast of theatre majors and artists working together to put on the show independently. Scroll down for a first look at the cast onstage!
STAGE TUBE: Watch New Rock Musical ABSOLUTE at Toquet Hall - In Full!

Brett Steinberg's new rock musical ABSOLUTE played Toquet Hall in Westport, Conn., last month, running June 26-28, 2015. The production featured a full cast of theatre majors and artists working together to put on the show independently. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you the entire musical - in full!
New Rock Musical ABSOLUTE Heads to Toquet Hall This Weekend

Brett Steinberg's new rock musical ABSOLUTE is coming to Toquet Hall in Westport, Conn., this weekend, June 26-28, 2015. The production features a full cast of theatre majors and artists working together to put on the show independently. 
New Rock Musical ABSOLUTE Heads to Toquet Hall Next Month

Brett Steinberg's new rock musical ABSOLUTE is coming to Toquet Hall in Westport, Conn., next month, running June 26-28, 2015. The production features a full cast of theatre majors and artists working together to put on the show independently. 
TV: Chatting with Travis Wall, Stafford Arima, and the BARE Cast on Coming Out Day- Plus a Performance!

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the whole gang and you can check out what they had to say about the special day below. Also, catch a special performance of 'Role of a Lifetime' by Jason Hite, who plays 'Jason' in the show!
STAGE TUBE: BARE Cast Shares Coming Out Stories

On National Coming Out Day, Thursday, October 11th at 10:30am, this unparalleled coalition will host an event at The Snapple Theater Center (210 West 50th Street, 3rd floor). Hosted by the producers of BARE, speakers will include former NHL star Sean Avery on behalf of Athlete Ally; activist Fiona Dawson on behalf of HRC; Executive Director Brent Childers & LGBT and women's rights advocate Roberta Sklar on behalf of Faith in America and James Clementi & Executive Director Steven Guy on behalf of the Tyler Clementi Foundation, as well as BARE director Stafford Arima and choreographer Travis Wall. They will share their personal experiences, speak about their individual organizations and their collaboration with BARE, and together share the message of equality for all. This special event will also include a performance from BARE.
Photo Coverage: BARE Cast Celebrates National Coming Out Day!

On National Coming Out Day, Thursday, October 11th at 10:30am, this unparalleled coalition will host an event at The Snapple Theater Center (210 West 50th Street, 3rd floor). Hosted by the producers of BARE, speakers will include former NHL star Sean Avery on behalf of Athlete Ally; activist Fiona Dawson on behalf of HRC; Executive Director Brent Childers & LGBT and women's rights advocate Roberta Sklar on behalf of Faith in America and James Clementi & Executive Director Steven Guy on behalf of the Tyler Clementi Foundation, as well as BARE director Stafford Arima and choreographer Travis Wall. They will share their personal experiences, speak about their individual organizations and their collaboration with BARE, and together share the message of equality for all. This special event will also include a performance from BARE.

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