Photos: Ife Olujobi's JORDANS Celebrates Opening Night at the Public Theater
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 25, 2024
The Public Theater celebrated opening night of the world premiere of JORDANS written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus and Creatives Rebuild New York artist-in-residence Ife Olujobi and directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White. Check out photos from the big day here!
Keen Company and Working Theater Bring FISH to the Stage in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024
Keen Company and Working Theater will present the world premiere of Kia Corthron’s Fish. Directed by Adrienne D. Williams, Fish is a frank, funny, and fearless new play about the everyday people who make up America’s education system.
VIDEO: Netflix Shares SEX/LIFE Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - Feb 13, 2023
The series stars Sarah Shahi (Billie Connelly), Mike Vogel (Cooper Connelly), Adam Demos (Brad Simon), and Margaret Odette (Sasha Snow). The cast also includes Cleo Anthony (Kam), Craig Bierko (Mick), Darius Homayoun (Majid), Dylan Bruce (Spencer is Cooper's brother), Jonathan Sadowski (Devon), and more. Watch the video trailer now!
Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces Casting For Marathon Of One-Act Plays
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2022
Ensemble Studio Theatre (EST) has announced complete casting for the 38th Marathon of One-Act Plays, which will be fully comprised of work from artists who identify as Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC). This year's selection of eleven plays was curated by Co-Artistic Directors Mike Lew (Teenage Dick) and Colette Robert (Behind the Sheet). Ten plays will be presented across two different series from Sunday October 16 through Sunday November 13 at EST.
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for AS YOU LIKE IT at the Delacorte Theater
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 31, 2022
The Public Theater presents its Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Public Works' AS YOU LIKE IT, running through Sunday, September 11 at The Delacorte Theatre. The production opened just last night and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big event. Check out photos from the red carpet arrivals.
Craig Bierko & More Join Netflix's SEX/LIFE Season Two
by Michael Major - Feb 28, 2022
Netflix has announced he new and returning members for season two of Sex/Life. The series is is the story of a love triangle between a woman, her husband, and her past that takes a provocative new look at female identity and desire. Craig Bierko, Cleo Anthony, Darius Homayoun, Dylan Bruce, Wallis Day join the cast.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of CULLUD WATTAH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2021
Written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Candis C. Jones, Cullud Wattah follows three generations of Black women living through the Flint Water Crisis. The world premiere began preview performances in The Public's Martinson Hall on Tuesday, November 2 and officially opened last night, Wednesday, November 17.
ATX Television Festival Announces Final Season 10 Programming
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 20, 2021
The series is created by Steve Conrad ('Perpetual Grace Ltd.'), who will join the all-star cast for a Q&A and first look at the series. 'Ultra City Smiths' premieres July 22 on AMC+. Additional panelists will be confirmed at a later date.
New Federal Theatre Celebrates Women's History Month With Readings
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2021
On March 13 and 20, 2021 New York's New Federal Theatre (NFT) will present 'New Federal Theatre Celebrates Women's History Month,' a retrospective readings series in which significant plays from the '80s on generational issues in Black women's lives will be recreated by noted actors and directors. The readings will be free and accessible from NFT's website, https://www.newfederaltheatre.com. Donations will be gratefully accepted.
Lauren Molina Joins Robert Cuccioli, Claybourne Elder, Santino Fontana & More for MAN & SUPERMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2020
Monday November 16th (at 8pm) will offer a performance of Shaw's rarely performed Man & Superman, adapted and directed by David Staller, featuring Robert Cuccioli, Claybourne Elder, Santino Fontana, Nikki M. James, Christine Toy Johnson, Rob McClure, Lauren Molina, and more. Ms. Molina replaces the previously announced Margaret Odette.