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Emily Swallow & Geoffrey Arend to Star in Newest Audio Play From L.A. Theatre Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

Emily Swallow and Geoffrey Arend head the cast of the newest addition to the L.A. Theatre Works catalogue of state-of-the-art audio theater. Learn more and listen to the play now!

Joel McHale & Beck Bennett Lead OFFICE RACE Film on Comedy Central With Kelsey Grammer & More
by Michael Major - Aug 3, 2023

Starring Beck Bennett (Saturday Night Live), Joel McHale (Animal Control), alongside Kelsey Grammer (Frasier), Kylie Bunbury (Big Sky), Erinn Hayes (A Christmas Story Christmas), Geoffrey Arend (500 Days of Summer), Katlyn Carlson (iCarly), and Matt Richards (That Damn Michael Che), Karolena Theresa (You Hurt My Feelings),

L.A. Theatre Works' Audio Theater Adaption Of THE SUN ALSO RISES Launches This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2022

L.A. Theatre Works, the world's leading producer of audio theater, has commissioned and recorded an audio adaptation by the BBC's Kate McAll of The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway.

L.A. Theatre Works to Present Audio Theater Adaption of THE SUN ALSO RISES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022

L.A. Theatre Works has commissioned and recorded an audio adaptation by the BBC’s Kate McAll of The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway.

L.A. Theatre Works' 'Family Collection' Offers Five Plays for Parents and Kids
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2020

Best known as the world's leading producer of state-of-the-art audio recordings of contemporary and classic plays, L.A. Theatre Works has put together a package of five productions that can be enjoyed by listeners of all ages.

CBS Announces The 20 Performers Participating In The 2020 Showcase
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 6, 2020

CBS today announced the 20 performers participating in the 2020 SHOWCASE, which will begin its run of six shows on Jan. 14 at the El Portal Theatre in Los Angeles.

Sebastian Arcelus, Jenny Bacon, Julia Coffey And Lynette Freeman Headline Preview Reading Of NOVEL: An Audio Drama Series
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2019

Midtown Direct and Triple Birch Media present an exclusive preview reading of NOVEL: An Audio Drama Series, created by Aimee Parrott and William Bienes.

CBS Renews Six More Dramas and Two News Programs For 2019-2020
by Tori Hartshorn - May 9, 2019

CBS announced today that it has renewed six more drama series and two news programs for the 2019-2020 broadcast season. SEAL TEAM, S.W.A.T., MADAM SECRETARY, BULL, HAWAII FIVE-0 and MACGYVER will return to the CBS lineup next season, along with longstanding primetime news shows 60 MINUTES and 48 HOURS. With these pickups, CBS has now renewed 18 series for next year.

CBS Announces the 21 Performers for the 2019 CBS DIVERSITY SKETCH COMEDY SHOWCASE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 3, 2019

CBS today announced the 21 performers participating in the 2019 CBS DIVERSITY SKETCH COMEDY SHOWCASE which will begin its run of six shows on Jan. 15 at the El Portal Theatre in Los Angeles.

CBS Announces the Creative Team for THE 2019 CBS DIVERSITY SKETCH COMEDY SHOWCASE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 18, 2018

CBS today announced the director, head writer, assistant director and the newly created writers' room for the 2019 CBS DIVERSITY SKETCH COMEDY SHOWCASE.

Madeleine Albright, Hillary Clinton, & Colin Powell to Guest Star On the MADAM SECRETARY Season 5 Premiere
by Macon Prickett - Jul 24, 2018

CBS announced today that former secretaries of state Madeleine Albright, Hillary Clinton and General Colin Powell will guest star in the fifth season premiere of MADAM SECRETARY to be broadcast Sunday, Oct. 7 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. They filmed their scenes on Wednesday, July 11, during the first week of production of the critically acclaimed series' upcoming season.

Urban Arts Partnership To Host 2018 Benefit, AMPLIFIED In New York City
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2018

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.

L.A. Theatre Works Records Ayad Akhtar's DISGRACED
by Julie Musbach - Mar 27, 2018

Disgraced - Ayad Akhtar's controversial Pulitzer Prize and Obie Award-winning drama has become one of the most passionately discussed plays in the world. Amir Kapoor is a brilliant, successful Muslim American attorney who has turned his back on his faith in order to thrive in post-9/11 Manhattan.

American Political Drama Series 'Madam Secretary' to Premiere on WE tv Starting 3/7 at 7PM
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 21, 2018

American Political Drama Series 'Madam Secretary' to Premiere on WE tv Starting Wednesday, March 7 at 7PM

CBS Announces 21 Performers Participating in 2018 Diversity Comedy Showcase
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 3, 2018

CBS today announced the 21 performers participating in the 2018 CBS DIVERSITY COMEDY SHOWCASE which will begin its run of six shows on Jan. 23 at the El Portal Theatre in Los Angeles.

Norbert Leo Butz Joins Cast of Midtown Direct Rep Reading of FEAR
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2017

Midtown Direct Rep (MDR) is delighted to present its second reading of its 2017-1018 staged reading series, Theater at The Woodland, with a presentation of FEAR, written by Matt Williams and directed by Mark Armstrong. This event will be performed for one night only on Sunday, December 3rd at 7:00pm at The Woodland (60 Woodland Rd. Maplewood, NJ), where MDR is the resident theater company. The reading is $20 (advance purchase), $25 (if purchased at the door) and open to the public. Student/Senior discounts are also available. Tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite by clicking the link HERE.

Grace Parra & Stephen Guarino Named Co-Directors for 2018 CBS Diversity Comedy Showcase
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 6, 2017

CBS today announced the co-directors and the head writers for the 2018 CBS DIVERSITY COMEDY SHOWCASE. Grace Parra ( The Nightly Show ) and Stephen Guarino (I'M DYING UP HERE) will co-direct with Nahreen Tarzi and Chris Eckert serving as the head writers. All four are previous participants of the CBS showcase.

Tony Winner Sara Ramirez Joins Cast of CBS's MADAM SECRETARY
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 24, 2017

CBS announced today that Sara Ramirez has joined the cast of MADAM SECRETARY as a series regular. Ramirez will be introduced in the episode to air Sunday, Nov. 19 (10:30-11:30 PM, ET/10:00-11:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Billy Porter, Renee Elise Goldsberry and Norm Lewis Set for Reading of SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR in NJ
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017

Midtown Direct Rep (MDR) launches its 2017-18 reading series, Theater at The Woodland, with a free presentation of SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR, a new play with music, written by Rob Zellers, directed by Billy Porter, with music supervision by Zane Mark and musical direction by Darryl Ivey. 

Eric Bogosian, Steven Boyer and More Join Story Pirates Benefit in NYC
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2017

The Story Pirates, a national arts integration education organization, announces its annual The Story Pirates Benefit Shows on Saturday, May 13th 2017 at 5 Angels Theater (789 10th Ave).