BOYS WILL BE BOYS to Have US Premiere at 59E59 Theaters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2020
59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director), will welcome the world premiere of BOYS WILL BE BOYS, written by Melissa Bubnic and directed by Lily Dorment.
The 11th Annual DTLA Film Festival Announces Award Winners
by Abigail Charpentier - Oct 28, 2019
The 11th annual DTLA Film Festival, running October 23rd -27th at Regal L.A. LIVE, announced today its lineup of award recipients for 2019. Select winners include PUSHOUT: THE CRIMINALIZATION OF BLACK GIRLS IN SCHOOLS, directed by Jacoba Atlas for the Audience Favorite Award; AMERICAN WOMAN for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress; QT8: THE FIRST EIGHT for Best Director and Best Documentary and a Special Remembrance Award for Robert Forster; JOSIE & JACK picked up Best Screenplay and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for William Fichtner; and Hong Chau has won Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in AMERICAN WOMAN.
DTLA Film Festival Announces 2019 Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2019
The 11th annual DTLA Film Festival, running October 23rd -27th at Regal L.A. LIVE, announced today its lineup of award recipients for 2019. Select winners include PUSHOUT: THE CRIMINALIZATION OF BLACK GIRLS IN SCHOOLS, directed by Jacoba Atlas for the Audience Favorite Award; AMERICAN WOMAN for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress; QT8: THE FIRST EIGHT for Best Director and Best Documentary and a Special Remembrance Award for Robert Forster; JOSIE & JACK picked up Best Screenplay and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for William Fichtner; and Hong Chau has won Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in AMERICAN WOMAN.
Black Box Acting Announces New Ownership
by Julie Musbach - Dec 20, 2018
Black Box Acting, Chicago's premier actor training program, today announced a change in ownership. Andrew Cutler, Amanda Fink and Eric Gerard will succeed co-founders and longtime co-owners Audrey Francis and Laura Hooper. Black Box will remain at its current headquarters at 2625 W. North Ave. near Chicago's Logan Square, Wicker Park and West Town neighborhoods. Francis and Hooper will remain active in the organization.
2016 Recipients Announced for New York Innovative Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2016
On Monday, September 26, 2016, The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization who for the past 12 years has been dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2016 recipients at its annual awards ceremony, The IT Awards. Hosted by a crowd favorite, Jason Kravits and directed by award winning director and sound designer, DeLisa White the ceremony took place from 7pm to 10pm at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College.
SEX AROUND THE CITY, THE WALKING TOUR OF SHAME Postpones Its Opening
by Liz Cearns - Sep 22, 2016
Mora Theatre regretfully announced the postponement of this fall's most exciting theatre experience, Sex Around The City, The Walking Tour of Shame today. Due to unforeseen circumstances the proposed Midtown show's September/ October run will be revised and new dates will be announced soon.
2016 New York Innovative Theatre Nominees Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2016
On Monday, August 8, 2016, The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization who for the past 12 years has been dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2016 nominees at its annual event, The IT Party, celebrating 12 years and thousands of nominees at 42West. Scroll down for the full list of nominations!
CRUMBLE, One-Woman Play in Kitchens Throughout NYC, Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2015
Back by popular demand, after a sell-out run of performances in London, Northern Ireland and New York in 2012, Mora Theater are back with fresh performances of CRUMBLE in New York this summer celebrating the play's 10 year anniversary!
CRUMBLE, One-Woman Play in Kitchens Throughout NYC, Begins 6/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2015
Back by popular demand, after a sell-out run of performances in London, Northern Ireland and New York in 2012, Mora Theater are back with fresh performances of CRUMBLE in New York this summer celebrating the play's 10 year anniversary!
Photo Flash: First Look at GIDION'S KNOT, Opening Tonight at Profiles Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2014
Profiles Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary Season with the Midwest premiere of Gidion's Knot by Johnna Adams, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus and featuring Amy J. Carle and Laura Hooper. The production runs now through March 9, 2014 at The Alley Stage, 4147 N. Broadway. The press opening is tonoight, January 25 at 8:00pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
CUPID & PSYCHE to Open 2/13 at The TBG Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 20, 2014
Turn to Flesh Productions presents the world premiere of Cupid & Psyche: A New Play in Blank Verse written and directed by Emily C. A. Snyder running at The Barrow Group Theatre beginningFebruary 13th. The cast features James Parenti, Erin Nelson, Laura Hill, Gwen Sisco, Parker Madison, Stanley Burturla, Laura Iris Hill, Kelly Zekas, Patrick Marran and Jon Adam Ross.
Profiles Theatre Presents Midwest Premiere of GIDION'S KNOT, Now thru 3/9
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2014
Profiles Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary Season with the Midwest premiere of Gidion's Knot by Johnna Adams, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus and featuring Amy J. Carle and Laura Hooper. The production runs tonight, January 17 - March 9, 2014 at The Alley Stage, 4147 N. Broadway. Please note the new opening date: The press opening is Saturday, January 25 at 8:00pm.
Profiles Theatre to Present Midwest Premiere of GIDION'S KNOT, 1/17-3/9
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 10, 2014
Profiles Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary Season with the Midwest premiere of Gidion's Knot by Johnna Adams, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus and featuring Amy J. Carle and Laura Hooper. The production runs January 17 - March 9, 2014 at The Alley Stage, 4147 N. Broadway. Please note the new opening date: The press opening is Saturday, January 25 at 8:00pm.
Photo Flash: New Production Shots from Step Up's HOLIDAZE
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2013
'Tis the season! Step Up Productions presents HoliDaze, a gift-wrapped line-up of original Christmas one-acts showcasing the dysfunctional chaos and joyous celebration the holidays bring. HoliDaze features works by Lisa Dillman, Tate Geborkoff, Nambi E. Kelley, Joshua Rollins and Steve Simoncic and plays now through December 22, 2013 at The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has new images of the cast onstage below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Step Up Productions' HOLIDAZE
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2013
'Tis the season! Step Up Productions presents HoliDaze, a gift-wrapped line-up of original Christmas one-acts showcasing the dysfunctional chaos and joyous celebration the holidays bring. HoliDaze features works by Lisa Dillman, Tate Geborkoff, Nambi E. Kelley, Joshua Rollins and Steve Simoncic and plays now through December 22, 2013 at The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!