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Audra McDonald, Sheryl Lee Ralph & More SAG-AFTRA Members Urge Congress to End Hair Discrimination & Pass CROWN Act
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2022

Among the members who signed the statement of support for the CROWN Act are Audra McDonald, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kerry Washington, and dozens of other performers. In the letter, members assert, “Discrimination based on hair style or texture is a destructive practice that has alienated and caused irreparable harm to Black Americans.” 

The New Works Virtual Festival Begins Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2020

The first-ever New Works Virtual Festival kicks off tonight! Every evening from December 5th - 25th of 2020 at 8PM EST/5PM PT, the New Works Virtual Festival will stream video readings of 20 new scripts of non-musical pieces (19 plays, 1 teleplay) as well as an 21st (a 'Christmas Special') featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members.

New Works Virtual Festival Announces Final Plays And New Dates
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2020

The New Works Virtual Festival will stream 20 new non-musical scripts every day from December 4th - 24th of 2020 (19 plays, 1 teleplay) featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members. A 21st piece will be selected from holiday-themed submissions to be streamed on December 25th.

New Works Virtual Festival Announces New Plays And Dates
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2020

The first ever New Works Virtual Festival will stream video readings of 20 new non-musical scripts (19 plays, 1 teleplay) featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members.

Santino Fontana, Eva Noblezada and More Announced for New Works Virtual Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2020

Filming via Zoom has begun for New Works Virtual Festival. From Sunday October 25th to Saturday the 31st, the NWVF will stream video readings of 20 new scripts of non-musical pieces (19 plays, 1 teleplay) featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members. 4 new play scripts have been announced by the team.

Five Titles Announced For The Actors' Fund's New Works Virtual Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2020

From Sunday October 25th to Saturday the 31st, the New Works Virtual Festival will stream video readings of 20 new scripts featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members.

Marc Kudisch and More Will Lead SOMETHING'S COMING, New Play on the Making of WEST SIDE STORY, Kicking Off The New Works Virtual Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2020

The New Works Virtual Festival, now scheduled to take place from Sunday October 25th to Saturday the 31st, will stream video readings of 20 new scripts featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members.

VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer For BLOOD BOUND!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2019

Get your first good scare for the New Year with the highly-anticipated release of Richard LeMay's supernatural horror Blood Bound, on Demand this January.

Film Mode Entertainment Announces the World Market Premiere of BLOOD BOUND
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 17, 2017

Just off the heels of an extremely successful run at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Clay Epstein's Film Mode Entertainment is thrilled to announce the World Market Premiere of BLOOD BOUND starring EDEN BROLIN (BEYOND) daughter of multiple award-winning actor Josh Brolin

VIDEO: Ana Villafane, Sergio Trujillo and More Talk Value in R.Evolucion Latina's 'Faces of Broadway,' Episode 2
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2017

R. Evolucion Latina continues to celebrate and inspire with the motto 'Dare to go Beyond.' In this second episode of 'Faces of Broadway' they explore the question of being valuable. See what Broadway Artists had to say as they explored their relationship to their art and their humanity in the video below!

VIDEO: R.Evolucion Latina Highlights Latinx Performers in FACES OF BROADWAY Series - Episode 1
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2017

R.Evolucion Latina has just released the first episode of its new video series 'Faces of Broadway,' featuring current and past performers, choreographers, and musicians from the New York stage. RL's series highlights the stories, backgrounds and heritage of latino performers - artists that are revolutionizing the industry with the passion and commitment to stand together for change. Click below to check it out!

Broadway AM Report, 10/27/2016 - FALSETTOS, DEAD POETS SOCIETY and More!
by Jessica Khan - Oct 27, 2016

Today's big news: FALSETTOS opens on Broadway, so be sure to check back later for our Review Roundup!

Wolfe Releasing Acquires Gay Coming-of-Age Family Drama AKRON
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 17, 2016

Wolfe Releasing announced today that it has acquired gay coming-of-age family drama AKRON, ahead of its upcoming screenings at the Frameline LGBTQ Film Festival.

Christopher Renshaw to Direct CARMENCITA JONES Industry Reading Later This Month
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 16, 2015

On the 26th March, Drama Desk Winner and Tony Award Nominee Christopher Renshaw (The King and I, Taboo, We Will Rock You) will direct a private industry reading of CARMENCITA JONES at the Roundabout Rehearsal Rooms on 45th Street, New York.

BWW Reviews: SCR Stages World Premiere Musical CLOUDLANDS, Ends 5/6
by Michael L. Quintos - Apr 30, 2012

Despite an intriguing premise and a lovely-sounding score delivered by a brilliant cast, CLOUDLANDS--the stirring but jumbled new Adam Gwon/Octavio Solis musical now having its commissioned World Premiere production at South Coast Repertory through May 6--just doesn't quite wow your socks off. Though it has the beginnings for a good stage piece, overall, it's a fairly thoughtful musical marred by its own well-meant aspirations.

Photo Flash: South Coast Rep's New Musical CLOUDLANDS Now on Stage
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2012

Love, secrecy and their consequences are the subject of Cloudlands, a new SCR-commissioned musical drama by Octavio Solis and Adam Gwon, directed by Amanda Dehnert. See photos of the production, which opened last night, April 20, below!

South Coast Repertory Presents New Musical CLOUDLANDS, Opens April 20
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 27, 2012

Love, secrecy and their consequences are the subject of Cloudlands, a new SCR-commissioned musical drama by Octavio Solis and Adam Gwon, directed by Amanda Dehnert.

STAGE TUBE: First Look - Trailer for WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 1, 2011

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN is coming to theaters in limited release on December 9th. The thriller drama is directed by Lynne Ramsay and stars Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly and Ezra Miller.

Amas MT Presents NELLIE BEEZER'S MELTING POT FOLLIES Reading, 10/12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2010

Amas Musical Theatre will present free staged readings of NELLIE BEEZER'S MELTING POT FOLLIES OF 1922, a new musical written by Phillip George and Kathy Griffith, with additional material by Gerard Alessandrini and David Caldwell. The readings, also directed by Phillip George, will take place on Monday, October 11th at 6:00pm, and Tuesday, October 12th at 3:00pm and 7:00pm, at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Avenue (10th Floor).

Amas Musical Theatre Presents NELLIE BEEZER'S MELTING POT FOLLIES OF 1922, 10/12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2010

Amas Musical Theatre and their Six O'Clock Musical Theatre Lab will present NELLIE BEEZER'S MELTING POT FOLLIES OF 1922, October 11 and 12.