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Cast Revealed For Final Week of The Blank Theatre's 31st Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023

Casting has been announced for the final week of The Blank Theatre’s 31st Annual Young Playwrights Festival.  Learn more here!

Photos: Inside the WORLD'S BEST Disney+ Premiere With Thomas Kail, Christopher Jackson & More
by Michael Major - Jun 14, 2023

Check out photos from the Gold House VIP New York City Screening of the Disney+ Original Movie “World’s Best,” an all-new hip-hop musical comedy adventure, produced by the director of “Hamilton.' Produced by Thomas Kail, attendees also included Christopher Jackson, Alex Lacaimore, and more.

Video: Disney+ Drops WORLD'S BEST Musical Movie Trailer From FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Team
by Michael Major - May 31, 2023

Produced by Thomas Kail, who directed the Broadway smash “Hamilton” and produced and directed the 2020 film version, and Kate Sullivan, the film reunites Kail and Ambudkar who first collaborated as director and performer, respectively, of the improvisational hip-hop comedy musical group Freestyle Love Supreme. Watch the video trailer now!

Thomas Kail's WORLD'S BEST Musical Film to Premiere on Disney+ in June
by Michael Major - Apr 24, 2023

Co-written, co-executive produced and starring Utkarsh Ambudkar (“Ghosts,” “Free Guy”), who co-wrote the film’s original songs, this Disney+ Original Movie reunites Thomas Kail and Ambudkar who first collaborated as director and performer, respectively, of the improvisational hip-hop comedy musical group Freestyle Love Supreme.

Disney Announces Talent Showcase in Honor of 20 Year ABC Partnership
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2021

Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcase has served as a launching pad for new artists, previous members include Lupita Nyong'o, Chadwick Boseman, Ali Stroker, Ginda Rodriguez, Carrie Ann Inaba, Jesse Williams, Alexandra Shipp, Meghan Markle, and more.

WATCH: Lea Salonga, David Henry Hwang and Hoon Lee Urge Support of #StopAsianHate in Digital Video Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2021

Today, Jess McLeod, Eric Keen-Louie, and Lauren Yee announced the launch of a celebrity digital video campaign aimed at raising awareness about the dramatic rise in hate crimes against the Asian American community.

ABC Talent and Casting Will Present Annual ABC Discovers: Talent Showcases Virtually
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 2, 2020

For the first time in its 19-year history, ABC Talent and Casting will present its annual ABC Discovers: Talent Showcases virtually, as part of the company’s legacy and commitment to create powerful opportunities to discover, nurture, and recognize talent.

VIDEO: Douglas Recounts His Harrowing Night at Poppy's on SINGLE PARENTS
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 28, 2020

Miggy (Jake Choi) put Douglas (Brad Garrett) on the spot, cornering him into spending the night at Poppy's apartment. Poppy loved it, but Douglas privately recounts the 'horrors' he faced during the experience to Miggy.

Being a Parent Is Hard on an All-New Episode of ABC's SINGLE PARENTS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 31, 2019

When the smooth-talking ladies' man, Xander (Hayes MacArthur), from Angie's one night stand turns out to be connected to the group in an unexpected way, she starts spiraling. Douglas is forced to confront some family issues with a little help from Poppy. Meanwhile, Will attempts to teach Miggy how to work on his disciplining skills as a parent, but Sophie, Rory and Graham make it anything but easy on him on an all-new episode of “Single Parents,” WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6 (9:31-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (TV-PG, DLS) Episodes can also be viewed the next day on ABC.com, the ABC app and Hulu.

The 18th Annual ABC DISCOVERS: LOS ANGELES Talent Showcase to Be Presented Wednesday, Oct. 16
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 16, 2019

ABC Talent and Casting will present the 2019 ABC Discovers: Los Angeles Talent Showcase on WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16, at the El Portal Theatre for the Performing Arts in North Hollywood, California. Part of Walt Disney Television's ongoing commitment to creating opportunities for undiscovered talent, the showcase features selected participants performing in a one-night showcase for casting directors, talent agents, managers and other industry professionals. In addition, the selected showcase actors are awarded a one-year mentorship with executives from the ABC Casting Department. As part of the mentorship, the showcase actors will be offered on-camera workshops specifically for them to further hone their craft and auditioning skills. Talent will also have access to various ABC executives.

ABC DISCOVERS: NEW YORK TALENT SHOWCASE to Take Place Today
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 17, 2019

ABC Talent and Casting will present the 2019 ABC Discovers: New York Talent Showcase, TUESDAY, SEPT. 17, at the New World Stages – Stage 2, in New York City. Part of Walt Disney Television's ongoing commitment to creating opportunities for undiscovered talent, the showcase features selected participants performing in a one-night showcase for casting directors, talent agents, managers and other industry professionals. In addition, the selected showcase actors are awarded a one-year mentorship with executives from ABC Casting. As part of the mentorship, the showcase actors will be offered on-camera workshops specifically for them to further hone their craft and auditioning skills. Talent will also have access to various ABC executives.

2019 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Festival Announces Line-Up
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 12, 2019

Celebrating its 37th 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 2019 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival, presented by HBO. The nation's leading LGBTQ festival will be held July 18-28, 2019.

Adam Brody To Guest Star On ABC's SINGLE PARENTS, Opposite Wife Leighton Meester
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 27, 2019

According to The Hollywood Reporter, actor Adam Brody is set to guest star on SINGLE PARENTS. Brody will play the role his real-life-wife, Leighton Meester's, ex-husband. Read more about the news from The Hollywood Reporter here!

ABC Gives SINGLE PARENTS a Full Season Order
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 17, 2018

Hit freshman comedy “Single Parents” has been given a full-season order, Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, announced today.

Photo Flash: POSE Star Billy Porter Hosts DIVERSITY X DESIGN, A Benefit for DIFFA
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2018

On Saturday night in Los Angeles, Billy Porter ("POSE," "American Horror Story: Apocalypse") hosted DIVERSITY x DESIGN, an Emmy season soiree celebrating diversity, inclusion and representation on television. Presented by BOOM Events, the evening benefitted DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, the national non-profit organization that raises awareness and grants funds to organizations that provide treatment, direct care services, preventive education programs and advocacy for individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS. 

VIDEO: Check Out the Official Trailer of ABC's New Series SINGLE PARENTS, Starring Leighton Meester & Taran Killam
by Tori Hartshorn - May 16, 2018

A group of dysfunctional single parents lean on each other as they raise their kids, look for love, and ultimately realize survival is only possible with the help of each other. This ensemble comedy follows a group of single parents as they lean on each other to help raise their 7-year-old kids and maintain some kind of personal lives outside of parenthood.

ABC Unveils 2018-19 Prime-Time Schedule
by Tori Hartshorn - May 15, 2018

Coming on the heels of a tremendously successful 2017-18 season that boasts the No. 1 show on television ("Roseanne"), the No. 1 new drama ("The Good Doctor") and the No. 1 reality show launch ("American Idol"), ABC is set to announce a stellar slate of programming for the 2018-19 season. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall in New York City.

ABC Reveals 2018 - 2019 Primetime Schedule Including THE ALEC BALDWIN SHOW, ROSEANNE, THE GOOD DOCTOR, & More
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018

Coming on the heels of a tremendously successful 2017-18 season that boasts the No. 1 show on television ("Roseanne"), the No. 1 new drama ("The Good Doctor") and the No. 1 reality show launch ("American Idol"), ABC is set to announce a stellar slate of programming for the 2018-19 season. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall in New York City.

ABC Discovers Announces 16th Annual Los Angeles Talent Showcase
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 10, 2017

ABC Talent and Casting presented the 2017 ABC Discovers: Los Angeles Talent Showcase at the El Portal Theatre for the Performing Arts in North Hollywood, California.

Photo Flash: Opening Night of Lucas Kavner's CARNIVAL KIDS, Presented by Lesser America
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 16, 2014

The World Premiere of Lucas Kavner's (Fish Eye with Colt Coeur/HERE Arts Center; Love Money at Ars Nova) Carnival Kids, directed by Stephen Brackett and presented by Lesser America, opened at the TBG Theatre (312 West 36th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue) on Monday, June 9th. The production, which has already received a New York Times Critics Pick, will run through Saturday, June 28th. Tickets ($18; $15 students) may be purchased online at www.lesseramerica.com.box-office or by calling 212-868-4444.