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Broad Street Players Brings FEFU AND HER FRIENDS To The James Ward Mansion This August

Catch the Broad Street Players' production of María Irene Fornés' FEFU AND HER FRIENDS at the James Ward Mansion in Westfield, NJ, this August 15-17. Experience a unique exploration of women's lives in 1935 New England.

Photos: First Look at the English Language Premiere of REBECCA

Richard Carson, Lauren Jones and Kara Lane head the cast for the eagerly anticipated English language premiere of the critically acclaimed musical ‘Rebecca’. Check out all new photos here!

Video: Watch Lauren Jones and Kara Lane Sing 'Mrs. de Winter Is Here' from REBECCA

The English language premiere of Rebecca is coming soon to Charing Cross Theatre and we have a first look! In this video, watch as Lauren Jones (2nd Mrs. de Winter) and Kara Lane (Mrs. Danvers) record 'Mrs. de Winter Is Here' at The Umbrella Rooms.

Video: Richard Carson and Lauren Jones Perform 'Through the Night' From English-Language Premiere of REBECCA

An all new video has been released from the English language premiere  of REBECCA at Charing Cross Theatre. The video features Richard Carson as Maxim de Winter  and Lauren Jones as Second Mrs de Winter singing 'Through the Night', featuring Pianist Tom Knowles.

Photos: First Look at the Cast of REBECCA at Charing Cross Theatre

Richard Carson, Lauren Jones and Kara Lane  head the cast for the eagerly anticipated English language premiere of the critically acclaimed musical ‘Rebecca’. Check out all new photos of the cast here!

Richard Carson, Lauren Jones and Kara Lane Will Lead English Language Premiere of REBECCA

Richard Carson, Lauren Jones and Kara Lane will lead the cast for the eagerly anticipated English language premiere of the critically acclaimed musical ‘Rebecca’. Performances run 4 September to 18 November at Charing Cross Theatre.

The Hideout At Gallow Green Returns To The Mckittrick Hotel Next Week

The McKittrick Hotel, home of Sleep No More, announced the seasonal return of its winter rooftop, The Hideout at Gallow Green. The mountainside chalet-inspired bar and restaurant will open just in time for the holiday season on November 16.

Review Roundup: LES MISERABLES Launches New National Tour

The new National Tour of Les Miserables launched earlier this month in Cleveland. Read the reviews for Les Miserables here!

Stars Hit The Town In Westfield On Friday October 4

The Westfield International Film Festival encourages artists of all ages to chase their dreams.  The festival seeks to honor those who pursue their passions.  As such, three young filmmakers, actors, and content creators will be honored as 2019 Westfield International Film Festival 'Rising Stars.'

Celebrity Guests Kat Graham and Andrea Navedo Will Be Honored At Westfield IFF

The Westfield International Film Festival will be honoring two inspirational women on October 5, 2019. Actress and new director, Andrea Navedo of the CW's 'Jane the Virgin' will receive the festival's honor of this year's 'Woman in Film.' Actress, Kat Graham, best known for her role as Bonnie Bennett on the CW's 'The Vampire Diaries' will receive the festival's honor of this year's 'Humanitarian in Film'.

SELL BY to Premiere at 7th Annual Westfield International Film Festival

“Sell By,” the directorial debut of writer and director, Mike Doyle will mark its New Jersey premiere at the annual Gala Celebration of the Westfield International Film Festival on Friday, October 4, 2019.

BWW Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at WA Opera

Stephen Sondheim's musical retelling of the gruesome tale of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street hasn't lost its appeal in the 40 years since it opened on Broadway, and a sold-out season at His Majesty's Theatre by WA Opera is the proof in the blood pudding.

The McKittrick Hotel's Rooftop Lounge, The Lodge, Announces Weekend Brunches

The McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27th Street, NYC), home of Sleep No More, announces the addition of weekend brunch at The Lodge at Gallow Green. The hotel's winter rooftop hideaway opened for the season back in December and will introduce Saturday and Sunday brunch service on February 23.

Vicky Grout, Grace Savage, Dr Suzi Gage And The Secret Barrister Announced For London's First Off-Grid Culture Club

Lost Lectures announce the first wave of speakers for 'The Electrograph', a series of unique events that aim to spark minds and bring imagination to life this October. Opening the industrial doors to a disused power plant, the collective are hosting an off-grid culture club that will illuminate the very best of the city with world class talks and performances from the likes of Vicky Grout, Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris, Grace Savage, The Secret Barrister, Anna Ginsburg, Kamal Ahmed and many more. Running from 4th October, tickets are available now at lostlectures.com/events/electrograph/

New VR Comedy Short SHADY FRIEND Stars Minka Kelly, 'Weird Al' Yankovic

Principal photography has wrapped on the VR comedy short SHADY FRIEND starring Nick Kocher (former writer, “Saturday Night Live”), Nick Rutherford (Brigsby Bear, former writer, “Saturday Night Live”) Minka Kelly (The Roommate, “Friday Night Lights”) and 'Weird Al' Yankovic. The film, which is produced by Positron and Ralph Smyth Entertainment, is the first multisensory VR experience incorporating immersive and interactive VR, scents, motion, and haptics created from the ground-up for the Positron Voyager®. SHADY FRIEND was shot on the Z CAM V1 Pro and K1 Pro with 360 and volumetric filming taking place in Los Angeles, CA.

Westfield International Film Festival Brings Indie Film Downtown With Movies At The Mansion

Anybody can go to a movie theater to watch a film, but the Westfield International Film Festival is bringing movies to the mansion with its sixth season at the James Ward Mansion in downtown Westfield from September 20 - 23, 2018! The festival will span a four day weekend and will include Q&A sessions with actors and filmmakers, networking opportunities, and red carpet parties.

Winners Announced For The Non-Televised Categories For The 49th NAACP Image Awards

The winners of the 49th NAACP Image Awards in the non-televised categories were announced during a gala dinner celebration that took Sunday, January 14, 2018, at the Pasadena Conference Center the event was hosted by The Real's Adrienne Houghton, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai and Tamera Mowry-Housley.

2017 Rahway International Film Festival to Host Opening Gala This Today

The Rahway International Film Festival (RIFF), presented by Big Dreams & Silver Screens, will open its fifth annual celebration today, September 22, 2017.

Movies at the Mansion! Rahway International Film Festival Sets Fall Lineup at New Venue

Celebrating its 5th Anniversary, the Rahway International Film Festival has relocated to Westfield, New Jersey, taking root at the stunning James Ward Mansion. The move comes at the heels of their ongoing transition to the new 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Big Dreams & Silver Screens Inc.

2017 Rahway International Film Festival to Host Opening Gala This Friday

The Rahway International Film Festival (RIFF), presented by Big Dreams & Silver Screens, will open its fifth annual celebration on Friday, September 22, 2017.