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[Off-Broadway, 1979]
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Robert Ramirez Named New Head of Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama

Robert Ramirez has been named the new head of the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, effective August 1. Ramirez joins CMU from the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Texas at Austin (UT), where he served as professor and chair.
ADG Announces Nominations for 26th Annual ADG Awards

West Side Story and The Tragedy of Macbeth were nominated for Best Period Feature Film. In the Heights was nominated for Best Contemporary Feature Film. Encanto was nominated for Best Animated Feature Film. Only Murders in the Building and Schmigadoon! were nominated for Best Half Hour Single-Camera Series. Check out the full list of nominations.
AVENGERS: ENDGAME, PARASITE, ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD, and More Win ADG Awards; Full List!

The Art Directors Guild announced winners of its 24th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards in 11 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, February 1, 2020.
PARASITE, THE IRISHMAN Among Nominees for Art Directors Guild 24th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards

The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) has announced nominations for the 24th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards in theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos and animation features. Winners will be honored at the 2020 Awards at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Today's announcement was made by Art Directors Guild President Nelson Coates, ADG, and Awards Producer Scott Moses, ADG.
Leslie Odom, Jr. To Deliver Carnegie Mellon Commencement Address

Leslie Odom, Jr., the Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor and singer best known for his role in the Broadway musical 'Hamilton,' will deliver the keynote address at Carnegie Mellon University's 122nd Commencement at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 19, in the university's Pittsburgh campus.
Art Directors Guild Announces Nominations for 23rd Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards

 The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) has announced nominations for the 23rd Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards in theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos and animation features. Winners will be honored at the 2019 Awards, themed "Landscape of the Imagination," on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. Today's announcement was made by Art Directors Guild President Nelson Coates, ADG, and Awards Producer Scott Moses, ADG.
24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards By the Numbers

24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards By the Numbers
Art Directors Guild Announces Nominations for 22nd Annual Excellence In Production Design Awards

The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) has announced nominations for the 22 nd Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards in theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos and, for the first time, animation features.
Derek McLane, Santo Loquasto, David Korins Among Nominees for 2017 Art Directors Guild Awards; Full List

The Art Directors Guild has announced nominees for 21st annual Excellence in Production Design Awards, featuring 11 categories in theatrical motion pictures, TV, commercials and music videos.
THE MARTIAN, THE OSCARS Among Winners of Art Directors Guild Awards; Full List

The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) tonight announced winners of its 20th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards, in 11 categories of film, television, commercials and music videos during a black-tie ceremony at The Beverly Hilton.
THE WIZ LIVE's Derek McLane Among Nominees for 20th Art Directors Guild Awards; Full List

In the television category of Awards or Event Special, Tony Award winner Derek McLane received two nominations, including his work as production designer for the 2015 OSCARS and NBC's THE WIZ LIVE.
22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Announces Distinguished Creative Team

Executive Producer Kathy Connell announced the team that will create and implement this year's 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which will be simulcast live on TNT and TBS on Saturday, Jan. 30,
Montana Repertory Theatre's THE GREAT GATSBY Opens Tonight

Montana Repertory Theatre, the professional theatre-in-residence in the School of Theatre & Dance at The University of Montana, is pleased to announce the opening of its forty-seventh consecutive national touring season with the production of The Great Gatsby by Simon Levy. The Great Gatsby will play in Missoula for a limited run prior to the national tour, which begins in February and travels the country through April.
Montana Repertory Theatre to Present THE GREAT GATSBY, Opening 1/23

Montana Repertory Theatre, the professional theatre-in-residence in the School of Theatre & Dance at The University of Montana, is pleased to announce the opening of its forty-seventh consecutive national touring season with the production of The Great Gatsby by Simon Levy. The Great Gatsby will play in Missoula for a limited run prior to the national tour, which begins in February and travels the country through April.
21st Annual SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS Announces Distinguished Creative Team

Executive Producer Kathy Connell announced the team that will create and implement this year's 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which will be simulcast live on TNT and TBS on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. (ET) / 5:00 p.m. (PT) from the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center.
Christopher Nolan to Receive the Cinematic Imagery Award

Christopher Nolan will receive the prestigious Cinematic Imagery Award from the Art Directors Guild (ADG) at its 19th Annual Art Directors Guild's Excellence in Production Design Awards, it was announced today by ADG Council Chairman John Shaffner and Awards Producers Dave Blass and James Pearse Connelly. Comedian Owen Benjamin will host the black-tie ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, set for January 31, 2015.
CBS Leads All Networks with 47 EMMY AWARD Nominations

CBS led the broadcast networks this morning with 47 Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 66th Primetime Emmy Award nominations for the 2013-2014 season.
BREAKING BAD, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE Among Art Directors Guild Nominees; Full List Announced

Today the Art Directors Guild (ADG) announced nominations in 10 categories of Production Design for theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials and music videos competing in the Art Directors Guild's 18th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, TONY AWARDS Among Art Directors Guild Nominees; Full List Announced

Today the Art Directors Guild (ADG) announced nominations in 10 categories of Production Design for theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials and music videos competing in the Art Directors Guild's 18th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards
Creative Team Set for 20th Annual SCREEN ACTORS GUILD Awards

Executive Producer Kathy Connell vividly remembers the 14 months leading up to the inaugural Screen Actors Guild Awards® ceremony.

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