Jamie Babbit

Photos: SIX On Broadway Welcomes MY LADY JANE Star Emily Bader
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2024

Prime Video’s My Lady Jane star Emily Bader attended Broadway’s Six in New York and celebrated the show with the ‘Queens’ from the cast - Khaila Wilcoxon, Jasmine Forsberg, Olivia Donalson, Didi Romero, Gabriela Carrillo, and Storm Lever. See photos from her visit!

Cult Film Legends Mink Stole & Peaches Christ to Bring New Tour To NYC & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024

Cult film legends Mink Stole and Peaches Christ are bringing their new cabaret show 'IDOL WORSHIP' to NYC on Feb. 16-17.

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Will Be Broadcast on ABC This January
by Michael Major - Nov 30, 2023

ABC will head into the new year with the exclusive broadcast premiere of the Emmy Award-nominated Hulu Original comedy “Only Murders in the Building.' Check out the broadcast schedule and when to watch Only Murders in the Building on ABC now!

Cast Announced For BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022

Making the perfect dismount into The Turbine Theatre and playing, Megan, our typical, all American, high school senior with a love of cheerleading is Jessica Aubrey (Bedknobs and Broomsticks). Taking on role of True Directions' resident rebel will be Megan Hill (Maria Friedman and Friends - Legacy), as Graham.

BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER Returns To The Turbine in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2022

Back by popular demand, But I'm A Cheerleader: The Musical, which won audiences over with its charm and heart-warming story during its first run in February is back! Casting is yet to be announced, but expect catchy songs, lots of cheers and undeniable fun.

Apple TV+'s SEVERANCE & TED LASSO Lead the Second Annual HCA TV Awards Streaming Nominations
by Michael Major - Jul 7, 2022

Netflix’s pop culture phenomenon, Stranger Things, is part of a three-way tie with the Hulu comedy, Only Murders in the Building, and the Hulu Limited Series, Dopesick with a total of 9 nominations each. Stranger Things has been the talk of social media ever since its season four debut on May 27th.

The Castro Theatre Conservancy Launches 'Save The Castro Theatre'
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2022

Today, the Castro Theatre Conservancy (CTC)—a nonprofit organization—launched “Save the Castro Theatre,” a campaign dedicated to preserving and protecting San Francisco's Castro Theatre as a cultural and entertainment venue for motion pictures and live performances.

VIDEO: Roberta Colindrez, Molly Ephraim & More Star in A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN Series Teaser
by Michael Major - Jun 7, 2022

A League of Their Own evokes the spirit of Penny Marshall's classic, while taking a deeper look at race and sexuality, following the journey of a new ensemble of characters as they carve their own paths towards the field, both in the league and outside of it. The series stars Roberta Colindrez (Fun Home), Molly Ephraim (Into the Woods), and more.

BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER: THE MUSICAL Extends At The Turbine
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2022

After a successful premier in February where it received rave reviews, the 1990s queer- culture classic musical is extending its run at The Turbine Theatre. Following a short closure to make some necessary changes for its future life, But I'm A Cheerleader will run until Sunday 8 May.

Photos: First Look at BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2022

Paul Taylor-Mills & Bill Kenwright, in association with Adam Bialow, by special arrangement with LIONSGATE are presenting But I’m A Cheerleader: The Musical, based on the LIONSGATE motion picture, directed and story by Jamie Babbit and screenplay by Brian Wayne Peterson.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for the World Premiere of BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Feb 9, 2022

Paul Taylor-Mills & Bill Kenwright, in association with Adam Bialow, by special arrangement with LIONSGATE will present But I’m A Cheerleader: The Musical, based on the LIONSGATE motion picture, directed and story by Jamie Babbit and screenplay by Brian Wayne Peterson.

BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER: THE MUSICAL Sets Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2022

Grabbing the pom-poms and playing the high school senior who just loves cheerleading, Megan Williams, will be Alice Croft. The rest of the cast is completed by Oliver Brooks (Dad/Larry), Edward Chitticks (Jared/Rock), Damon Gould (André), Tiffany Graves (Mary Brown), Jodie Jacobs (Mom/Lloyd), Lemuel Knights (Mike), Evie Rose Lane (Graham), Harry Singh (Jalal), Jodie Steele (Kimberly/Hilary), Aaron Teoh (Dolph) and Kia-Paris Walcott (Sinead).

BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER: THE MUSICAL Will Be Performed at the Turbine Theatre in 2022
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2021

 But I’m A Cheerleader: The Musical, based on the LIONSGATE® motion picture, is directed and story by Jamie Babbit and screenplay by Brian Wayne Peterson. First presented as part of MTFestUK 2019, this will be the first fully commissioned musical discovered at the new musical festival, to be presented on stage.

DROP DEAD DIVA Reboot in Development With Josh Berman at CBS
by Michael Major - Sep 16, 2021

The reboot will be a gender-swapped take on the show, called 'Drop Dead Dave'. The series will be written by Josh Berman from 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' and 'Bones'.

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Renewed for Second Season On Hulu
by Michael Major - Sep 14, 2021

From the minds of Steve Martin, Dan Fogelman and John Hoffman comes a comedic murder-mystery series for the ages. Only Murders In The Building follows three strangers (Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez) who share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one.

VIDEO: Comedy Central Releases Official Trailer for AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 2, 2019

 Comedy Central today released the official trailer for the highly anticipated Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, premiering on Wednesday, January 22 at 10:30pm ET/PT.

New York's Leading LGBTQ Film Festival 'Newfest' Announces Full Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2019

New York's leading LGBTQ film festival, NewFest, has announced the full lineup of their 31st annual celebration of the year's best LGBTQ films from around the world. As announced earlier this week, the festival will kick off the festival's 31st edition with the New York premiere of Mike Doyle's Manhattan-set ensemble rom-com SELL BY, featuring an eclectic cast including Scott Evans (Netflix's “Grace and Frankie”), Kate Walsh (ABC's “Grey's Anatomy”), Academy Award-nominee and Emmy Award-winner Patricia Clarkson, Michelle Buteau (Netflix's “Tales of the City”) and Augustus Prew (HIGH-RISE), and will close the festival with the New York premiere of Rodrigo Bellott's award-winning film TU ME MANQUES, which was recently announced as Bolivia's submission for Best International Feature Film selection for the 2019 Academy Awards. 

Comedy Central Announces AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 9, 2019

Comedy Central today announced the official name of the highly-anticipated, Awkwafina-led series: Awkwafina is Nora From Queens. The #1 brand in comedy also announced the slate of predominantly female and diverse directors for the 10-episode series: Emmy® Award-nominated actress/director Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll), Lucia Aniello (Broad City), Jamie Babbit (But I'm a Cheerleader), The Daniels (Swiss Army Man), Steven Tsuchida (Younger) and Anu Valia (The Other Two). Currently in production in New York, Awkwafina is Nora From Queens is slated to premiere on Comedy Central in January 2020.

RUSSIAN DOLL Starring Natasha Lyonne Renewed For Second Season on Netflix
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 12, 2019

According to Deadline, the new Netflix original series RUSSIAN DOLL for a second season. The first season of Russian Doll follows a young woman named Nadia (Natasha Lyonne) on her journey as the guest of honor at a seemingly inescapable party one night in New York City.

Gordon Greenberg Will Direct BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER At MTFestUK
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2019

Gordon Greenberg set to direct 'BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER: THE MUSICAL,' as part of the inaugural MTFestUK, taking place February 18-20. Casting announced.