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Review: POTUS at ACT Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Sep 13, 2024

Dear Readers, there is nothing like live theater, especially when it all comes together. And even though Selina Fillinger’s hilarious play “POTUS or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive”, currently playing at ACT, cannot claim that it ALL came together (especially last night, but we’ll get to that), what did come together was comedy gold even with (and sometimes including) that little hiccup.

ACT Contemporary Theatre Extends Season Opener POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2024

ACT Theatre has announced the comedic play POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE, running from September 7 to September 29.

World Premieres & More Set for ACT Contemporary Theatre 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024

Seattle's ACT Contemporary Theatre has unveiled its 2024/25 Season, showcasing five innovative contemporary productions. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Oldcastle Theatre Company to Present THE TURN OF THE SCREW By Jeffrey Hatcher
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2021

Opening September 3 at Bennington Performing Arts Center is Oldcastle Theatre Company's final production of the season, THE TURN OF THE SCREW by Jeffrey Hatcher, from a story by Henry James.

Oldcastle Theatre Company Announces its 49th Season
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2021

Oldcastle Theatre Company, the professional theatre company in residence at the Bennington Performing Arts Center has announced their 49th season of professional theatre with presenting sponsor Bennington Tennis Center!

Catalina Film Festival Honors Academy Award-Winner Mira Sorvino
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 25, 2019

he five-day Catalina Film Festival (CFF) celebrates its 9th annual festival in coastal sister cities with iconic and historic film venues. The continued partnership with Long Beach connects the island festival's experience to the mainland Sept. 25-29, 2019, bookending CFF with 'launch' and 'landing' premieres, parties and panels Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday in Long Beach. Catalina Island will play host to CFF Friday and Saturday, with Festival-chartered cruises to and from the Queen Mary Terminal daily. 

Celebration Presents STILL AT RISK as Part of Celebrating New Works Series
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2019

CELEBRATION presents, as part of its Celebrating New Works reading series, Still At Riskby Tim Pinckney, directed by Brad Griffith and performing one night only on Tuesday, August 20th at 7:30pm at The West Hollywood City Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd in West Hollywood. 

VIDEO: Check Out All New Trailer For STUCK Starring Heather Matarazzo & Joel McHale
by Tori Hartshorn - May 20, 2019

Darby finds herself in trouble with the law, and is sentenced to house arrest. Now she must serve 30 days in the home she used to share with her ex-boyfriend, that he now shares with his new fiancée.

Artemis Women In Action Film Festival Announces its 2018 Winners
by Macon Prickett - Apr 3, 2018

What seemed like an impossible task, the Artemis Women In Action Film Festival (AWIFF) has chosen the winners from its staggering number of entries this year. Filmmakers who featured strong female characters entered this cause célèbre from around the world, an increasing record for the fast-rising festival, geared to honor female action and empowerment heroes to movie enthusiasts everywhere. With films about women overcoming great odds, saving lives, stopping wars, and other socially relevant themes, every film in the festival, ranging from dramas to documentaries offers their audiences something unique and engaging.

Winners Announced for LMGI Awards Show; THE REVENANT and SICARIO Among Winners
by Louisa Brady - Apr 24, 2016

The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) announced the winners of its 3rd Annual Location Managers Guild International Awards tonight. The event honored the outstanding and creative international contributions of location professionals and film commissions in seven categories of film, television and commercials. The black-tie awards ceremony took place at the Alex Theatre in Glendale before an audience of 500, including LMGI members, industry executives and press. Location Manager David Doumeng served as host.

ABC's FRESH OFF THE BOAT & Panda Express to Celebrate Chinese New Year
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 8, 2016

ABC's “Fresh Off the Boat” and Panda Express, America's favorite Chinese restaurant, are joining together to celebrate Chinese New Year and encourage viewers and guests alike to join in on the celebration.

Photo Flash: APPROPRIATE Celebrates Opening at Mark Taper Forum with Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Bradley Whitford, Suzanne Cryer and More
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2015

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' razor-edged new comedy APPROPRIATE opened this weekend on October 4 and continues through November 1, 2015, at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

First Trailer For Play-Based Web Series KITTENS IN A CAGE
by Pat Cerasaro - Feb 20, 2015

A new Kickstarter-funded web series is ready to be revealed!

Circle X Theatre Co. Premieres AT SOME POINT IN THE PROCESS OF THE END OF THE WORLD Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2015

Circle X Theatre Co. is thrilled to announce the world premiere solo performance, AT SOME POINT IN THE PROCESS OF THE END OF THE WORLD, created by LA Weekly Award-winner for Solo Performance Casey Smith and Jennifer A. Skinner, performed by Casey Smith and directed by Jennifer A. Skinner.

Circle X Theatre Co. to Premiere AT SOME POINT IN THE PROCESS OF THE END OF THE WORLD, 2/20-3/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2015

Circle X Theatre Co. is thrilled to announce the world premiere solo performance, AT SOME POINT IN THE PROCESS OF THE END OF THE WORLD, created by LA Weekly Award-winner for Solo Performance Casey Smith and Jennifer A. Skinner, performed by Casey Smith and directed by Jennifer A. Skinner.

Photo Flash: First Look at Matrix Theatre's WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT..., Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2013

When a group of actors gathers to give a presentation on a distant genocide, they realize that summaries are not enough. In their attempt to delve into history, they struggle with stereotype, fear and their own personal histories, uncovering the potential for brutality in all of us. Joseph Stern and The Matrix Theatre Company present the West Coast premiere of a brave, chilling and very funny new work by Jackie Sibblies Drury. 'We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South-West Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915' opens today, June 8. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Matrix Theatre Presents WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HERERO OF NAMIBIA..., Beginning 6/8
by Kelsey Denette - May 6, 2013

When a group of actors gathers to give a presentation on a distant genocide, they realize that summaries are not enough. In their attempt to delve into history, they struggle with stereotype, fear and their own personal histories, uncovering the potential for brutality in all of us. Joseph Stern and The Matrix Theatre Company present the West Coast premiere of a brave, chilling and very funny new work by Jackie Sibblies Drury."We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South-West Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915" opens on June 8.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's Season Premiere of ABC's SCANDAL
by - Sep 27, 2012

On tonight's season premiere of ABC's SCANDAL titled White Hat's Off', Quinn's identity is finally revealed, and the more the Pope & Associates team learn about her past, the more they realize she could be their biggest scandal yet. Get a sneak peek below!

Annex Theatre Presents WOMEN IN PERIL, 4/29-5/20
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2011

Annex Theatre serves up a saucey satire of the Lifetime television genre in a new late night show WOMEN IN PERIL written by Joel Steinpreis & Craig Trolli and directed by Jason Sharp.

Annex Theatre Presents THE GREAT HAPPINESS MACHINE, 5/2-18
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2011

Annex Theatre collaborates with Puppet This and presents THE GREAT HAPPINESS MACHINE, May 2nd through May 18th, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8pm. Tickets are $10 on Brown Paper Tickets - Tickets in Advance or at the door. TPS/Military/Seniors/Student tickets are $5.