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Photos: Inside the MAESTRO Premiere at the New York Film Festival Spotlight Gala at David Geffen

Last night, October 2nd 2023, MAESTRO had its New York Premiere. In attendance were producers Kristie Macosko Krieger, Fred Berner and Amy Durning, and co-writer Josh Singer. Leonard Bernstein's children, Jamie, Alex, and Nina Bernstein, were also in attendance. Check out the photos from the premiere now!

Photo: New Poster Released For Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein Biopic MAESTRO

Netflix has released an all new poster for Maestro, the upcoming Leonard Bernstein biopic starring, co-written, and directed by Bradley Cooper, set to be released next month. Check out the photo here!

MAXINE'S BABY: THE TYLER PERRY STORY to Premiere at AFI Festival

MAXINE’S BABY: THE TYLER PERRY STORY, directed by Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz, grants the audience unfettered access to the inner world of Tyler Perry, whose story has never fully been told, as he becomes a father and a media mogul with a mission to pave his own road to the top. The film is a profound lesson on remembering where you came from.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In on Bradley Cooper's MAESTRO

Maestro, the Leonard Bernstein film starring Bradley Cooper, who also co-wrote and directed the feature, opened at the Venice Film Festival this weekend. Check out what the critics had to say!

Photos: See Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in New MAESTRO Film Stills

Netflix has debuted new photos from Maestro, the new Leonard Bernstein film starring Bradley Cooper, who also co-wrote and directed the feature. Check out the photos below, which include a new behind-the-scenes shot of Cooper on the set of the film.

Video: Watch Bradley Cooper Play Leonard Bernstein in MAESTRO Film Teaser

Netflix has unveiled the teaser trailer for Maestro, the new Leonard Bernstein film starring, written, and directed by Bradley Cooper. Maestro is Cooper's second film following A Star Is Born and also stars Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, Sarah Silverman, Josh Hamilton, Scott Ellis, Gideon Glick, Miriam Shor, and more. Watch the video now!

Wake Up With BWW 7/26: First Look at BACK TO THE FUTURE and THE SHARK IS BROKEN, and More!

Top stories: Get a first look at Back to the Future and The Shark is Broken, plus Rachel Bloom will bring her one-woman show off-Broadway this fall, and more!

Bradley Cooper's MAESTRO to Premiere at Venice Film Festival

Maestro, the Leonard Bernstein biopic starring Bradley Cooper, will premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Directed by Cooper, the film also stars Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer, and Maya Hawke. The film is produced by Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Bradley Cooper, Fred Berner, and Amy Durning.

Photos: First Look at Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in Netflix Biopic MAESTRO

All new photos have been released of Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in the all new Netflix biopic, Maestro.

Matt Bomer In Talks To Join Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein Biopic MAESTRO

Matt Bomer will reportedly play one of Leonard Bernstein's lovers. He joins the previously announced Bradley Cooper, who will direct and play Bernstein, and Carey Mulligan, who will play Felicia Montealegre, Bernstein's wife. Cooper will also write the script with Josh Singer.

Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein Biopic MAESTRO to Begin Filming in May

Bradley Cooper has confirmed that his upcoming Leonard Bernstein biopic, Maestro, is set to begin filming in May. Cooper will direct and star in the upcoming film, also featuring Carey Mulligan as Felicia Montealegre, Bernstein's wife. Bernstein has conducted works such as West Side Story, Peter Pan, Candide, Wonderful Town, On the Town, and more.

PLAYING ON AIR Announces Summer Season Featuring Tonya Pinkins, Julie Halston, Condola Rashad and More

Audio drama podcast Playing on Air has announced its August 2020 mini-season, featuring four favorite short plays. After a successful spring season, Playing on Air brings back four audio gems.

Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, & Todd Phillips to Produce Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein Film at Netflix

Netflix has acquired all rights to Bradley Cooper's untitled Leonard Bernstein film, according to Deadline.  Cooper will direct, star in and produce the film from the script he co-wrote with Josh Singer. Cooper has been working closely with Bernstein's children, Jamie, Alexander and Nina, for the past two years on the film.

Performances Begin Tomorrow For Keen Company's NY Premiere Of SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY

Performances begin tomorrow, Tuesday February 26th, for the New York premiere of  Surely Goodness and Mercy, a truly Keen story about an exceptional boy living a troubled life in Newark, NJ who does a good deed for an often unnoticed person.   Sarita Covington, Jay Mazyck, Brenda Pressley, Courtney Thomas, and Cezar Williams star under Jessi D. Hill's direction.

Julian McMahon to Star in CBS Spinoff FBI: MOST WANTED

Julian McMahon will star in Dick Wolf's FBI spinoff, FBI: Most Wanted, for CBS, according to Deadline. McMahon will lead the backdoor pilot for FBI: Most Wanted, which will air as an episode of FBI in the spring. 

Keen Company Announces Cast for NY Premiere of SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY

Today Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein announced the cast for the New York premiere of  Surely Goodness and Mercy, a truly Keen story about an exceptional boy living a troubled life in Newark, NJ who does a good deed for an often unnoticed person.   Sarita Covington, Jay Mazyck, Brenda Pressley, Courtney Thomas, and Cezar Williams will star under Jessi D. Hill's direction. The design team includes Lee Savage (scenic), Nicole Wee (costumes), Devorah Kengmana (lighting), and Sadah Espii Proctor (sound).

FBI Spinoff Gets Backdoor Pilot, Series Commitment At CBS

CBS has ordered a spinoff for its freshman drama series FBI, from Dick Wolf. CBS has commissioned a backdoor pilot for FBI: Most Wanted, which will air as an episode of FBI in the spring, according to Deadline. The project currently has a series commitment.

Paramount Pictures Closes Deal for Leonard Bernstein Biopic Starring Bradley Cooper

According to Variety, Paramount Pictures and Amblin Partners have finalized a deal to secure the music and life rights from Leonard Bernstein's estate, with Bradley Cooper in talks to direct, produce, and star in a biopic about the legendary composer.

Bradley Cooper To Direct and Star in Upcoming Leonard Bernstein Biopic

Deadline has reported that Paramount Pictures and Amblin will co-finance Bernstein, a film about iconic composer Leonard Bernstein that Bradley Cooper will star in and direct. Cooper will also write the script with Josh Singer, who shared the Best Original Screenplay Oscar with Tom McCarthy for Spotlight. Cooper is producing with Fred Berner, Amy Durning, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Steven Spielbergand Martin Scorsese.

Live Recording of Three Short Plays featuring Sam Waterson, Estelle Parsons, John Patrick Shanley, & Alan Zweibel to Benefit PLAYING ON AIR

Each play recorded for public radio and podcast will be followed by a conversation with its playwright, cast and director led by Playing on Air's founder and artistic director, Claudia Catania.