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New Blues Album 'Back Home' Coming From Wendy and DB
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024

GRAMMY nominated in 2023 for their Chicago homestyle tribute to the blues, Into the Little Blue House, the multicultural, Chicago-based duo Wendy and DB revisits the blues genre with a deep dive into traditional acoustic styles on their sixth family album, Back Home, set for release July 5.

Interview: 'It's Like Romeo and Juliet': Actor Alex Young on Fan Interactions and Staying Cool in Auditions for STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Kat Mokrynski - May 3, 2024

Recently, we had the chance to chat with Alex Young, who plays Virginia Creel, Henry Creel’s mother, in Stranger Things: The First Shadow. We discussed what it has been like being part of the stage version of a beloved television series, how it feels to be taking on a role seen on the screen and some of her favourite characters from the show!

Stage Door Foundation Launches Stage Door Network Theatrical Search Engine
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2024

The Stage Door Foundation has launched The Stage Door Network, an online portal for theatre professionals and resource providers.

Wendy And DB Release INTO THE BLUE HOUSE Out August 19
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2022

A Chicago homestyle tribute to the blues, Wendy and DB's fifth album, Into the Little Blue House, is set for release on August 22, 2022. Though rooted in a blues vocabulary, Into the Little Blue House employs an up-to-date expansion to touch the soul of our time.

VIDEO: Netflix Debuts STRANGER THINGS 4 Volume 2 Trailer
by Michael Major - Jun 21, 2022

Episode 408 will have a run time of 1 hour, 25 minutes and episode 409 will run 2 hours, 20 minutes. The cast features Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield), and more.

VIDEO: Watch STRANGER THINGS Previous Season Recaps Ahead of Season Four Premiere
by Michael Major - May 23, 2022

It’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school hasn't made things any easier. Watch the season one, two, and three recaps now!

VIDEO: Watch the First Eight Minutes of STRANGER THINGS 4
by Michael Major - May 20, 2022

The cast features Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), David Harbour (Jim Hopper), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield), Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers), and more.

VIDEO: Netflix Reveals STRANGER THINGS 4 Volume 1 Trailer
by Michael Major - Apr 12, 2022

Struggling with the aftermath of the Battle of Starcourt, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down.

Photos: First Look at STRANGER THINGS 4
by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2022

The new season will star Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), David Harbour (Jim Hopper), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield), Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers), and more.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, HAMILTON Nominated for KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 3, 2021

'Hamilton' and its creator/star, Lin-Manuel Miranda, have been nominated for Favorite Movie and Favorite Movie Actor at this year's Kids' Choice Awards! 

Chicago Will Receive $15 Million Art, Entertainment and Events Venue Epiphany Center for the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2019

A new multi-space, multi-dimensional 42,000 sq. ft. art, entertainment and events destination, Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S. Ashland Ave., formerly the iconic Church of the Epiphany, will open this winter. One of the largest cultural venues in the city and a designated Chicago landmark, this architecturally significant property has been acquired in a multi-million-dollar transaction by Chicago Developer David Chase; he along with his wife, Kimberly Rachal have lovingly preserved the historic church and its adjacent buildings. The revitalization and renovation project, which houses artifacts from the church originally built in 1885, will feature three unique event spaces, a café, courtyard and other ancillary spaces to support the visual, performing and culinary arts. Epiphany Center for the Arts will once again become a place for the community to congregate, All for the Good of Art, Entertainment and Events.

Netflix Expands Japanese Live Action Programming Growing Local Content Library
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 26, 2019

Netflix showcased a slate of upcoming live action series and films at Netflix Originals Festival held in Tokyo, Japan on 25 June. Since launch in September 2015, Netflix has been growing its library of locally produced stories. Today, an ensemble of cast and creators from Japanese original series and film joined over 280 media attendees in the event which featured 30 upcoming original titles from both Japan and beyond.

VIDEO: Welcome to the Summer of '85 in the STRANGER THINGS Season Three Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 20, 2019

School is out, pool is open. Welcome to summer of '85 in Hawkins.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares A Behind The Scenes Look At the World of STRANGER THINGS
by Macon Prickett - Jun 22, 2018

1984. Hawkins, Indiana. The Upside Down. The Tunnels. All of these elements come to life to create the world of Stranger Things 2. From arcade design to the tunnel design, from the perfect spiky baseball bat to the three muskateers candy wrappers. Every detail of the show is meticulously crafted by a creative team behind the camera. Step inside to meet the minds that create the physical world of Stranger Things and hear from the cast and creators who adore them.

VIDEO: Watch Noah Schnapp Discuss Becoming Will Byers and Netflix's STRANGER THINGS Season 2
by Macon Prickett - Jun 14, 2018

The cast and creators of Stranger Things come together to celebrate the 'season of Schnapp.' Watch to find out how Noah prepared for his thrilling and unforgettable performance in Stranger Things 2. Stranger Things Spotlight is an inside look at the people of Stranger Things who bring the Duffer brothers' vision to the screen.

VIDEO: STRANGER THINGS Characters Bob and Mews Watch from the Right Side Up in this New Season 3 Promo
by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018

Former Stranger Things cast members Bob and Mews watch the series from the right side up in this Netflix digital exclusive! Watch below! 

Francesca Reale Joins Cast of STRANGER THINGS Season 3
by Tori Hartshorn - May 9, 2018

Variety has just reported that HATERS BACK OFF actress Francesca Reale is set to join the cast of the upcoming third season of STRANGER THINGS. She will appear in the recurring role of Heather, a lifeguard at the community pool. Read more about the casting news from Variety here!

VIDEO: Netflix Announces the Start of STRANGER THINGS Season 3 Production
by Macon Prickett - Apr 27, 2018

Netflix has shared a first look at the start of production for Stranger Things season three. Check out the newly released clip below! 

Netflix Announces New Cast Members For STRANGER THINGS Season 3
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 2, 2018

Netflix Announces New Cast Members For STRANGER THINGS Season 3

'Stranger Things' Season Three Probably Won't Premiere Until 2019
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2017

Stranger Things star David Harbour has revealed to Variety that season three of the hit Netflix series probably will not premiere until 2019, the reason being that the show's writers need to work on the script.