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SOMETHING ROTTEN! Comes to The Barn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

The Barn Theatre in Montville, NJ will conclude their 96th Season with the 10-time Tony nominated musical Something Rotten, a hilarious parody of the theater world, from Shakespeare to modern musicals.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW New Jersey Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW New Jersey Awards; YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, MEDEA, NENAproductions Theater Project & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; THE PROM, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, Surflight Theatre & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Varèse Sarabande Celebrates 20th Anniv. Of Michael Giacchino's Iconic Score For 'Lost: Season One' With Vinyl Release
by Michael Major - Dec 5, 2023

Varèse Sarabande celebrates the 20th anniversary of Michael Giacchino's iconic score for 'Lost: Season One' with a first-ever vinyl release. The 2-LP edition features notes from J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, Carlton Cuse, Bryan Burk, and composer Michael Giacchino.

BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards December 5th Standings; THE PROM Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BEEHIVE Comes to the Barn Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2023

The Barn Theatre will present the second production of its 96th season: Beehive, The 1960’s Musical. Directed by Leslie Silverman, musically directed by Jack Bender, and choreographed by Donna Bialkin. Created by Larry Gallagher. 

MGM+ Renews Sci-Fi Horror Series FROM for Season Three
by Michael Major - Jun 29, 2023

MGM+, a premium linear channel and streaming service, announced that the contemporary sci-fi horror series FROM has been renewed for a 10-episode third season. Created and executive produced by John Griffin (Crater) and executive produced by showrunner Jeff Pinkner (Lost, Alias, Fringe), and director Jack Bender (Lost, Game of Thrones).

The Barn Theatre To Present A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2023

The Barn Theatre, Montville, NJ will present the hilarious musical comedy A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

FLY BY NIGHT to Open at Old Library Theatre This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2022

Fly By Night will perform Friday October 21, Saturday October 22, Friday October 28, Saturday October 29 at 8:00 and Sunday October 23, Sunday October 30 at 2:00.

Epix Renews Sci-fi Horror Series FROM For Season Two
by Michael Major - Apr 25, 2022

The series premiere of FROM was EPIX’s most viewed original series premiere in the history of the premium network and current performance analytics track that the entire series is on pace to be EPIX’s second most-watched original behind Emmy winning series Godfather of Harlem, executive produced by and starring Forest Whitaker. 

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Epix's FROM
by Michael Major - Nov 24, 2021

EPIX has released the first trailer for their contemporary sci-fi horror series, From. Starring Harold Perrineau, the cast features Catalina Sandino Moreno, Eion Bailey, Hannah Cheramy, Simon Webster, Ricky He, Chloe Van Landschoot, Shaun Majumder, Corteon Moore, Pegah Ghafoori, David Alpay, Elizabeth Saunders, Elizabeth Moy and Avery Konrad.

EPIX Greenlights Sci-Fi Horror Series FROM
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 12, 2021

From unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town in middle America that traps all those who enter. As the unwilling residents fight to keep a sense of normalcy and search for a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest – including the terrifying creatures that come out when the sun goes down.

THE OUTSIDER Season One is Available Now on Digital and on Blu-Ray/DVD This June
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 9, 2020

 Believe the unbelievable! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release the murder crime mystery series The Outsider: The Complete First Season on Blu-ray and DVD on June 9, 2020 and is priced to own at $29.99 SRP ($34.99 in Canada) for the DVD and $39.99 SRP ($44.99 in Canada) for the Blu-ray which includes a Digital Copy (US Only). The Outsider: The Complete First Season is also available to own on Digital via purchase from all major digital retailers today.

THE OUTSIDER Will Premiere New Episodes
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 12, 2020

Holly (Cynthia Erivo) makes a calculated attempt to help a volatile but conflicted Jack (Marc Menchaca), while their whereabouts are tracked by Ralph (Ben Mendelsohn) and Alec (Jeremy Bobb). After she's confronted by town gossip on her first day back at work, Glory (Julianne Nicholson) considers Howie's (Bill Camp) suggestion on how to secure her family's financial future. 

Tickets Are Now on Sale for ANN and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2020

Pasadena Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman has announced the on -sale of tickets for the Los Angeles premiere of Ann - written by and starring Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein from May 27 to June 28, 2020, and a new production of Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun with book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields, directed by Sarna Lapine, from July 28-August 23, 2020.

Cynthia Erivo Stars in New HBO Drama Series THE OUTSIDER
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 12, 2019

Based on Stephen King's bestselling novel of the same name, THE OUTSIDER is a new drama series that explores the investigation into the gruesome murder of a local boy and the mysterious force surrounding the case.

Holland Taylor Will Star in L.A. Premiere of ANN at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2019

Pasadena Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman announces the Los Angeles premiere of Ann - written by and starring Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein from May 27 to June 28, 2020, and the on-sale of tickets for The Father, written by Florian Zeller and starring Alfred Molina, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Jessica Kubzansky, from February 5 to March 1, 2020.

New HBO Drama Series THE OUTSIDER Debuts January 12, 2020
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 17, 2019

Based on Stephen King's bestselling novel of the same name, THE OUTSIDER is a new drama series that explores the investigation into the gruesome murder of a local boy and the mysterious force surrounding the case.

Stephen King's THE INSTITUTE Will Be Developed as a Limited Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 11, 2019

Deadline reports that David E. Kelly and Jack Bender will adapt Stephen King's 'The Institute' for television. The show will be produced by Spyglass Media Group in their first ever television acquisition.