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SERIESFEST Set For This May in Denver
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024

SeriesFest, the esteemed international festival and non-profit organization dedicated to elevating emerging and underrepresented voices in episodic storytelling, has announced the full lineup for SeriesFest: Season 10.

Video: Watch James Pickens Jr. on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2024

Catch the latest episode of THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW featuring guest star James Pickens Jr. Stay tuned for an engaging conversation and exciting revelations. Watch videos from the episode now!

Video: Watch Offset on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Mar 8, 2024

Catch the latest on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW as Offset discusses overcoming his vices and meeting Whitney Houston. Tune in for an engaging conversation and more. Tune in to watch Wolfgang Puck show Jennifer which appetizers and desserts he serves at the Governors Ball. Watch the videos from the episode!

Photos: Richard Kind and James Pickens Jr. Star In A TAILOR NEAR ME At The New Jersey Repertory Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2023

The New Jersey Repertory Company, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch, is thrilled to present the world premiere of Michael Tucker's (LA Law, Radio Days) comedy A Tailor Near Me, directed by James Glossman. Starring Tony Nominee Richard Kind (East New York; Curb Your Enthusiasm) and James Pickens, Jr. (Grey’s Anatomy; X-Files). See photos from rehearsal!

Art Directors Guild Announces Winners of Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 6, 2022

The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) announced winners of its 26th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards in 13 categories of film, television, commercials, music videos and animation features, during a black-tie dinner gala at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on Saturday night, March 5, 2022. 

VIDEO: Disney+ Shares THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 14, 2022

The series features the voices of Keke Palmer, Billy Porter, Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Paula Jai Parker, JoMarie Payton, Cedric the Entertainer, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Chance the Rapper, Normani, Leslie Odom Jr, Tiffany Haddish, Lena Waithe, Anthony Anderson, Gabrielle Union, Debbie Allen, Tina Knowles, Al Roker, and more.

ABC Orders New Season of GREY'S ANATOMY
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2022

ABC Entertainment has ordered season 19 of the iconic and longest-running primetime medical drama series “Grey’s Anatomy” starring Ellen Pompeo. In the upcoming season, the record-breaking Shondaland franchise will explore the ever-expanding world of modern medicine through the eyes of beloved returning and new characters

VIDEO: Disney+ Shares PROUD FAMILY Reboot Trailer
by Michael Major - Nov 12, 2021

It’s time to get loud with the Prouds in the trailer debut for “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.” The new series, based on the Disney Channel series from the 2000s, will feature some of music and entertainment's biggest names, including Keke Palmer; Lizzo; Lil Nas X; Chance the Rapper; Normani; Leslie Odom Jr.; & Tiffany Haddish.

WATCH: John Leguizamo, Chandra Wilson, Ann Curry & More Star in New COVID-19 PSAs: 'This is Your Shot'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2021

Today, The Creative Coalition and The Creative Coalition’s National Blue Ribbon Task Force to Stem COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy released their latest PSAs featuring actor Wilson Cruz (“Star Trek: Discovery”), Emmy Award-winning journalist Ann Curry (“Today Show,” “NBC News”), SAG Award-winning actor Jon Huertas (“This Is Us”), and more.

The Caucus Awards Honors Reese Witherspoon & Lauren Neustadter With Producers Award
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 8, 2021

The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors is thrilled to announce the final honorees for the 2021 Caucus Awards - Academy Award®, Golden Globe, and Emmy winner Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine’s President of Film and Television Lauren Neustadter (Little Fires Everywhere) will receive the Producers of the Year Award. 

The Cleveland Orchestra Announces Details of 41st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2021

Today, The Cleveland Orchestra announced details of its 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. In the Orchestra’s 41st year of offering music to celebrate and reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. King, it will provide a variety of ways for guests to honor him in the safety of their homes from January 14 through early February.

Cleveland Orchestra January And February 2021 Severance Hall Performances Postponed
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2020

Today, The Cleveland Orchestra announced that due to the ongoing pandemic, and an abundance of caution to maintain the health and safety of musicians, staff, guests and volunteers, the Orchestra will not have any audiences in Severance Hall in January and February as originally planned.

VIDEO: STATION 19 and GREY'S ANATOMY Dedicate Seasons to Essential Workers
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 8, 2020

'This season, our work is dedicated to the healthcare workers who put their lives on the line every day to try to save ours,' said Krista Vernoff, showrunner and executive producer.

ABC Announces Fall Scripted Drama Series Premiere Dates
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 17, 2020

Today, ABC announced premiere dates for its scripted drama series slate, rounding out the network’s fall schedule. Dates for unscripted and comedy series were previously announced.

Berkshire Playwrights Lab and Theater5Alliance Aim to Keep Live Theater Alive Through Partnership
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2020

With theaters dark nationwide, Berkshire Playwrights Lab moved to the digital realm through two partnerships: Off the Cuff with The Berkshire Museum and Keeping Live Theater Alive with the Theater5Alliance.

Laguna Playhouse Raises Over $300,000 During Virtual Gala Event
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2020

Laguna Playhouse announced today that their virtual gala, held August 29, 2020, brought in over $320,000. The live stream of the event will be online to view through Tuesday, September 29 at lagunaplayhouse.com.     

Laguna Playhouse To Hold Its 2020 Annual Gala Virtually Featuring Alfred Molina, Joe Mantegna, Tony Shalhoub, and More
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2020

Laguna Playhouse announced today that they will be hosting their annual gala virtually on Saturday, August, 29, 2020 starting at 7:00pm.

THE X-FILES Theme Song Gets Lyrics in New Cast Video
by Kelle Long - Aug 21, 2020

The cast of The X-Files, including David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, have reunited virtually to record a special version of the showa??s famous theme tune - with lyrics, for the first time - to benefit the World Central Kitchen.

New Jersey Local and Regional Theaters Form #Theatre5Alliance
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2020

Five theater organizations today announced the formation of the #theatre5alliance to bring the arts to people's homes and to highlight the importance of keeping local theater alive and thriving. 

THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION CONCERT WITH THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA to Air Nationally on Public Television
by Abigail Charpentier - Dec 12, 2019

American Public Television (APT), a leading syndicator of top-rated programming to the country's public television stations, selected ideastream's production, “The Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Concert with The Cleveland Orchestra,” for national distribution. Stations across the United States have the opportunity to select the program for broadcast beginning in January 2020. In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Northeast Ohio audiences can watch the local broadcast of the program Sunday, January 19 at 6 p.m. and Monday, January 20 at 10 p.m. on WVIZ/PBS ideastream.