TV, Film and Stage Producer Scott Robbe Dies at 66
Veteran progressive activist and TV-film-stage producer Scott Robbe died on Sunday, November 21, 2021, according to a statement by Paul Algiers, a longtime friend and the executor of Scott Robbe's estate. Robbe was in hospice care at the home of his sister, Angela, in Hartford, Wisconsin.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for FAUCI Documentary from Disney and National Geographic
The film features former President George W. Bush, Bill Gates, Bono, former national security advisor Susan Rice, National Institutes of Health director Dr. Francis Collins, former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr. Tom Frieden, journalists Laurie Garrett and Apoorva Mandavilli, and key AIDS activists, among others.
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: April 2-8
Gearing up for Live #Ham4Ham to return? Didn't have time to check in on your favorite Broadway stars? Well don't worry BroadwayWorld has rounded up some of the biggest stories from this week from Broadway and beyond with BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures.'
The Theatre Project's MACBETH Begins Performances Tonight
The Theatre Project's new Off-Broadway engagement of Macbeth, produced in association with their 'Exciting and Innovative' rep-company TP&co, runs today, September 5 through October 4, 2014 at The Players Theatre (115 Macdougal Street between West 3rd and Minetta Lane).
Tickets Go on Sale for The Theatre Project's MACBETH, Running This Fall
Tickets are now on sale for The Theatre Project's new Off-Broadway engagement of Macbeth. Produced in association with their "Exciting and Innovative" rep-company TP&co, The Theatre Project presents another classically-driven adaptation from the Shakespearean cannon. The production runs September 5 through October 4, 2014 at The Players Theatre (115 Macdougal Street between West 3rd and Minetta Lane).
The Deer Players Present THE BRINK OF US at South Oxford Space, Now thru 5/17
The Deer Players (Producers Julia Piker and Peter Staley) will present the World Premiere of THE BRINK OF US by Delaney Britt Brewer (Wolves at 59e59) today, April 25-May 17 at South Oxford Space (138 South Oxford Street between Atlantic Ave and Hanson Place, Brooklyn). The production will be directed by Kara-Lynn Vaeni (AliceGraceAnon with New Georges) and feature Daniel Cuff, Tom Kelsey, Starr Kirkland, Annelise Nielsen, Julia Piker, Peter Staley, Zachary J. Smith, and Linda Tardif. The creative team will include Set and Lighting Design by Nick Francone (Vampire Cowboys) with assistance from Rachel Schapira, and Costume Design by Ethan Berube. The production is presented with support from New Georges.
The Deer Players to Present THE BRINK OF US at South Oxford Space, 4/25-5/17
The Deer Players (Producers Julia Piker and Peter Staley) will present the World Premiere of THE BRINK OF US by Delaney Britt Brewer (Wolves at 59e59) April 25-May 17 at South Oxford Space (138 South Oxford Street between Atlantic Ave and Hanson Place, Brooklyn). The production will be directed by Kara-Lynn Vaeni (AliceGraceAnon with New Georges) and feature Daniel Cuff, Tom Kelsey, Starr Kirkland, Annelise Nielsen, Julia Piker, Peter Staley, Zachary J. Smith, and Linda Tardif. The creative team will include Set and Lighting Design by Nick Francone (Vampire Cowboys) with assistance from Rachel Schapira, and Costume Design by Ethan Berube. The production is presented with support from New Georges.
VIDEO: Broadway's Billy Porter and Nick Adams Among Supporters for 'HIV Equal' Campaign
The HIV Equal campaign officially launches at the World Health Clinicians' wellness event on October 26th and includes an exhibition of the first set of photographs featuring Broadway star Nick Adams ('La Cage Aux Folles,' 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert'), Congressman Jim Himes, AIDS and gay rights activist Peter Staley, Tony Award winning actor/singer Billy Porter ('Kinky Boots'), and drag superstar Bianca Del Rio, among many others. Click below to watch a promo video!
Photo Coverage: GLAAD Red Carpet, The Men - Anderson Cooper, Christian Borle, Dan Stevens and More!
GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, hosted the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the New York ceremony on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the New York Marriot Marquis. BroadwayWorld was there for the arrivals, and brings you photos of Vito Russo Award recepient Anderson Cooper, SMASH's Christian Borle, Wesley Taylor and Andy Mientus, Mo Rocca, Nigel Barker, Dan Stevens, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, and more on the red carpet!
BWW Student Center Interviews: Cast of UMass Theater's SUITORS
What I love most about the theatre is the passion the actors have for their work. During my interview with three actors from 'Suitors', it was evident how much they cared about the story they are telling, the characters they are portraying, as well as the people they are working with.
Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 2/11
At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content submitted by our regional contributors from all corners of the globe. Get all your theater news at a glance each Friday with 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'! Click below for the most-read stories for the week of February 11!
VIDEO: Peter Staley Talks HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE on ANDERSON LIVE
In this advance clip from next Monday's edition of 'Anderson Live,' AIDS and gay rights activist Peter Staley and host Anderson Cooper discuss David France's Oscar-nominated documentary How to Survive a Plague as an invaluable educational tool for young LGBT people, as well as an inspiring model for activism and motivating any sort of positive change. The episode will air Monday at 12:00pm EST / 1:00pm PST. Check it out below!
TAG Honors Judith Light with Research in Action Award Tonight
Treatment Action Group (TAG), one of the world's leading AIDS research advocacy organizations, will host its 16th annual Research in Action Awards (RIAA), honoring individuals who have made a significant contribution to AIDS research and activism. 2012 also marks TAG's 20th anniversary.