SAFE's Southern Dance and Performing Arts Company Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST This Month
Join the Beast (Michael Giddens), Belle (Celia Blanchard), Gaston, Le Fou (Michael Vick), Lumiere (Joseph McDonald), Mrs. Potts (Janie Giddens), Chip (Anna Theilacker), Cogsworth (Keeghan Messer), Babette (Allison Terrell), and friends as they embark on a grand journey filled with adventure, cheer, and learning to love.
Young People's Theatre Presents THE CODE by Rachel Aberle
Young People's Theatre will present Green Thumb Theatre's The Code - an impactful production about the effects of social media on personal relationships. Written by award-winning playwright Rachel Aberle, and recommended for ages 13 & up, The Code will be presented in the Studio November 27 to December 14, 2018.
Young People's Theatre Announces Eye-Poppin' New Season
Artistic Director Allen MacInnis and Executive Director Nancy J. Webster are delighted to reveal the 2018/19 playbill at Young People's Theatre (YPT). The new season will feature eight outstanding shows on two stages, including two world premieres, a Broadway musical and a timely adaptation of a Greek classic. This year YPT is exploring the notion of kids fixing things for themselves, and ultimately making change in their world.
Starz Greenlights Four New Docuseries that Will Explore Criminal Justice System
Starz President and CEO Chris Albrecht announced today the network is adding unscripted programming to its larger portfolio of STARZ Originals by greenlighting four new docuseries that explore the criminal justice system, a youth sports program, the world of fashion and the legacy of hip-hop music on American culture.
Ella Purnell Boards Starz Scripted Drama Series SWEETBITTER as 'Tess'
Starz announced today that Ella Purnell (Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Never Let Me Go, Kick-Ass 2, Maleficent) has been cast in the lead role of 'Tess' for SWEETBITTER, the recently greenlit, straight-to-series drama for STARZ, based on Stephanie Danler's national best-selling novel.
Starz Developing New 'Black Samaurai' Series Starring Common
Starz announced today it is developing the action-drama series under the working title 'Black Samurai' with Jerry Bruckheimer Television starring Academy Award(R) winner Common (John Wick 2, Suicide Squad, Selma), who will also executive produce under his Freedom Road Productions banner. Wu-Tang Clan's RZA (Kill Bill 1 & 2, American Gangster, 'Gang Related') and Mitchell Diggs will also executive produce for Wu Films.
Starz to Develop New Drama Series SWEETBITTER Based on Best-Selling Book
Starz announced today it is developing the half-hour drama series SWEETBITTER, based on the national best-selling book of the same name written by Stephanie Danler, who has also written the script for the first episode. Plan B Entertainment tapped Stu Zicherman ('The Americans,' 'The Affair,' 'Six Degrees') to develop the script with Danler, and both will serve as executive producers along with Plan B.
Friday 5 (+1): Pull Tight Players' VANYA, SONIA... 'And Them'
Led by a trio of veteran Nashville-area actors - Dan Zeigler, Pat Street and Lynn Yates - the quartet of eponymous characters is completed by Ryan Chavez Richmond, who is quickly making a name for himself (and gaining more than a little notoriety along the way) on local stages. The four of them are joined by Jeanne Valcarcel Drone as Cassandra and Nikki Gavin as Nina in Durang's rollicking comedy that is sure to make you laugh uproariously one moment and bring tears to your eyes in the next.
Starz Greenlights Documentary Film NUDE About Treats! Magazine Founder
Starz announced today that it has greenlit the documentary film, “NUDE” from Director and Producer Anthony B. Sacco (DGA Award Winner for the STARZ Original series “The Chair”) and Producer Josh Shader (Television Critics Association Award Winner for “The Chair”) following treats! magazine founder Steve Shaw and photographer David Bellemere's NU Muses project.
Young People's Theatre to Present STILL/FALLING
Young People's Theatre (YPT) presents the Green Thumb Theatre production of Still/Falling, a brand new work by Rachel Aberle. Rachel brings her distinctive brand of wit and emotional range to this story of a teenager who appears to have it all -- but is falling apart inside. This moving play speaks to every teen whose depression and anxiety has been brushed off as 'rebellion' or 'teen angst'. Still/Falling will be presented in The Studio from November 22 to December 9.
Starz & 50 Cent Extend Overall Deal; Team Up to Develop Superhero Drama
Starz today announced it has extended Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson's exclusive premium overall deal. Starz and Jackson, an Executive Producer for the hit series “Power,” are also developing “Tomorrow, Today,” based on a screenplay penned by Jackson, on which he will serve as Executive Producer.
Young People's Theatre Sets 2016-17 Season
Artistic Director Allen MacInnis and Executive Director Nancy Webster are pleased to announce the 2016/17 Season at Young People's Theatre (YPT), a year that marks the return of two of YPT's most popular musicals, both based on children's literature classics: SeussicalTM and Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach.
Young People's Theatre Presents Green Thumb's TAGGED, Beginning Tonight
Young People's Theatre welcomes Green Thumb Theatre and their production of tagged by acclaimed Canadian playwright Dave Deveau. Peer pressure and online popularity take centre stage in this timely and important play about responsibility in social media. tagged will be presented in the Studio from tonight, April 21 to May 8.