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Cast and Creative Teams Announced for SLEEPER & ROUGH TRADE at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2023

The Tank has announced additional casting and creative for their Spring World Premiere Core Productions, sleeper and Rough Trade.

Wayne Brady, Jordin Sparks & More Join DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 31
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2022

Wayne Brady, Jordin Sparks, and more will be joined by a Real Housewife, a Bachelorette and a drag queen superstar, and more in season 31 of Dancing With the Stars. Fan-favorite pro dancers Mark Ballas and Louis van Amstel will also make a return to the ballroom. Check out the complete list of contestants and their professional partners below!

Nashville Community Mourns The Untimely Passing Of Actor/Producer/Writer/Voiceover Artist LAQUITA JAMES
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 21, 2021

Members of the theater, film and voice-over communities in Nashville and beyond are still reeling from the news of the passing of LaQuita James, one of the region’s most prolific and best-loved artists, who was found dead in her home last Thursday, June 17. Her cause of death remains unknown, but she is thought to have died from natural causes, according to those close to her.

Speakers Announced For International Workshop On Coastal Biocultural Restoration
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2021

Hawaiʻi organizers will host a virtual workshop taking place May 13-17 to develop project ideas and define priorities for innovation and application of biocultural restoration on coasts and waterways.

GLAAD's Spirit Day Sends United Message of Support and Acceptance to LGBTQ Youth
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 15, 2020

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced participants wearing purple or going purple online today for Spirit Day in a united stand against bullying and show of support for LGBTQ youth.

Sundance Institute Announces Inaugural Cohort of Women at Sundance | Adobe Fellowship
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 10, 2020

Sundance Institute announced today the 11 artists selected for its first-ever Women at Sundance | Adobe Fellowship, designed to meaningfully support women artists creating bold new work in film and media, with a priority on filmmakers from historically underrepresented communities.

Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Raises Over $6.4 Million To Help End The AIDS Epidemic
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 10, 2020

The 28th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards® Viewing Party with Netflix's Queer Eye Fab Five: Bobby Berk, Tan France, Karamo, Antoni Porowski and Jonathan Van Ness raised over $6.4 million for the global effort to end AIDS. The gala, which took place on Sunday, February 9 at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles was generously supported by Presenting Sponsors IMDb, Walmart and Neuro Drinks and the Event  Hosts Heidi Klum, Diane Lane, Eric McCormack and Billy Porter.

JOKER and THE MANDALORIAN Publicity Campaigns Win Top Honors at The 57th Annual ICG Publicists Awards
by Abigail Charpentier - Feb 7, 2020

The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) Publicists today announced winners of its 57th Annual ICG Publicists Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. JOKER (Warner Bros. Pictures) won the top honors for the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Motion Pictures Publicity Campaign, presented by Director Paul Feig (Ghostbusters). THE MANDALORIAN: Season 1 (Disney+) won the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Television Publicity Campaign, presented by actor Jason Lewis (Sex in the City). This year's luncheon, which traditionally occurs the week leading up to the Academy Awards®, was chaired by Tim Menke and co-chaired by Sheryl Main. More than 800 industry leaders attended, including guild members, Hollywood public relations and marketing executives, producers, studio and network executives, celebrities and press.

Photo Flash: Take a Look at New Photos From Disney's THE LION KING North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2020

The North American Tour of Disney's The Lion King has released new production photos featuring the current cast. Currently at The Aronoff Center in Cincinnati, the tour heads to 14 other cities in 2020 including Milwaukee, South Bend, Toledo, Omaha, Denver, Tempe and Costa Mesa.

Disney's THE LION KING is Coming to Rochester Broadway Theatre League's Auditorium Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2019

Casting for Disney's The Lion King has been announced for the long-awaited return engagement in Rochester. The Lion King will leap onto RBTL's Auditorium Theatre stage on Thursday, December 19 for a three-week engagement through Sunday, January 5.

Nicolas Bearde Releases 6th Jazz Album In Celebration of Nat King Cole's Centenary
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 19, 2019

San Francisco-based vocalist, Nicolas Bearde recently released “I Remember You: the Music of Nat King Cole”, embellished by a group of outstanding musicians to rave reviews from critics and jazz audiences worldwide.

WildAid Honors Lupita Nyong'o With Special Guest Djimon Hounsou At Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2019

WildAid, the global conservation organization leading the fight to end the illegal wildlife trade, held its annual fundraising gala, a?oeA Night in Africa,a?? on Saturday, November 9 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o and CEO of Angermeyer Cruises, Fiddi Angermeyer were honored as this year's Wildlife Champions for their partnerships with WildAid in support of the organization's message, 'Poaching Steals From Us All.a?? Gala sponsors included Elegance Brands Inc., Chantecaille, Moon Hollow Estate, and Kelleher International, all of whom support WildAid in its mission of wildlife conservation.

Casting Has Been Announced For Disney's THE LION KING At North Charleston PAC
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2019

Casting has been announced for Disney's The Lion King at North Charleston Performing Arts Center's stage on Wednesday, December 4 for a two-week engagement through Sunday, December 15.

A Celebration Of E. Katherine Kerr Announced At Playwrights Horizons
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2019

Friends, colleagues, and students of the highly regarded and much loved actor, teacher, writer, and director E. Katherine Kerr will gather on Monday, September 30, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. at Playwrights Horizons Peter Jay Sharp Theater to celebrate her life.

BWW Review: Murfreesboro Little Theatre's Heartfelt FUN HOME is Gone Too Soon
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 23, 2019

It should come as no surprise that Fun Home, therefore, that the aforementioned Broadway hit featuring music by Jeanine Tesori, with book and lyrics by Lisa Kron based upon Bechdel's graphic novel, is one of my favorite works in the canon of contemporary American Musical Theater. What some readers might find surprising, however, is that I fell absolutely and deeply in love with the show once over, thanks to a production from, of all places, Murfreesboro Little Theatre, where the show completes its much-too-brief run today with its 2 p.m. matinee.

BWW Preview: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Stan Jenson - Mar 21, 2019

Palm Canyon Theatre presents SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, a delightful adaptation of the 1998 film, for one weekend only. Not to be missed!

BWW Review: Desert Theatreworks' THE SOUND OF MUSIC is Not to be Missed
by Audrey Liebross - Dec 12, 2018

Desert Theatreworks' THE SOUND OF MUSIC is a must-see, with great acting, singing, staging, and technical production.

First Night's Top Ten of 2018 Announced in Nashville Tonight
by Jeffrey Ellis - Dec 11, 2018

In anticipation of the gala 30th anniversary celebration of The First Night Awards, Tennessee's best and brightest in live theater were revealed tonight as First Night's Top Ten of 2018 - reviewer and critic Jeffrey Ellis' annual recognition for theater in the Volunteer State - were announced during a Facebook Live presentation from Nashville.

BWW Review: There is No Better Place to Experience the Joyful Noise of the Holidays than at Penumbra Theatre's Annual Celebration BLACK NATIVITY
by Jill Schafer - Dec 7, 2018

There truly is no better place to experience the 'joyful noise' of the holiday* season than at Penumbra Theatre's annual production of BLACK NATIVITY. Despite it being a 30+ year #TCTheater holiday institution, this is only my second time seeing the show. If you've never seen it before, you need to add it to your holiday theater rotation to experience the pure joy radiating from the stage. And if you have seen it before, you know just how heart-warming and life-affirming it is. This 80-minute theater/ music/ dance/ poetry experience continues through December 23, so there's plenty of time to get to St. Paul.

Ryan Murphy Launches Initiative to Vote Out Anti-LGBTQ Politicians
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 3, 2018

Variety reports that Ryan Murphy will ride the blue wave.