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Video: Ryan McCartan Takes First Bow in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

Ryan McCartan has officially taken over the role of Jay Gatsby in the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby. He took his first bow on January 21, 2025. Check out video of McCartan's first curtain call here!

Ryan McCartan to Play Jay Gatsby in THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

Ryan McCartan will play the enigmatic Jay Gatsby in the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby. Learn more about McCartan who takes over for Jeremy Jordan and the production, and see how to purchase tickets.

Broad Street Players Brings FEFU AND HER FRIENDS To The James Ward Mansion This August
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2024

Catch the Broad Street Players' production of María Irene Fornés' FEFU AND HER FRIENDS at the James Ward Mansion in Westfield, NJ, this August 15-17. Experience a unique exploration of women's lives in 1935 New England.

Mark Povinelli Will Star In THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY at the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

The world premiere of The Return of Benjamin Lay will bring to life the revolutionary mind and the remarkable tale of an utterly impossible man, for a limited four-week run at the Finborough Theatre this summer. 

Peacock Announces Political Thriller THE INDEPENDENT Starring Jodie Turner-Smith & More
by Michael Major - Oct 26, 2022

Peacock has announced The Independent, a Relativity Media film from Park Pictures, Anonymous Content and NEXT Productions. The film follows a young journalist who discovers a conspiracy involving a U.S. Presidential candidate that could change the election and the fate of the country. Watch a first look video clip now!

ROCK OF AGES CONCERT Now To Feature Pre-Show Hosted By Randi Zuckerberg, Willam and Tom Lenk
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2021

Additional details have been announced for the one-night only, bi-coastal livestream jamfest Rock of Ages: All-Star Reunion Concert tomorrow night, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 8:00PM ET. All ticket purchasers will have the option of watching the concert live and/or on demand for an additional 24 hours through Monday, April 26.

Tickets On Sale Now For Hennepin Theatre Trust's ROCK OF AGES Reunion Concert
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2021

Rock of Ages, the 30th longest running show in Broadway history, will play a one-night only, bi-coastal livestream jamfest Rock of Ages: The All-Star Reunion Concert on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 7 p.m. (CT), available exclusively on the premium streaming platform Stellar.

ROCK OF AGES to Stream All-Star Reunion Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2021

Broadway Producers Matthew Weaver, Scott Prisand, and Joan Grande with Diamond Dog Entertainment have announced the five-time Tony Award-nominated musical Rock of Ages will play a one-night only, bi-coastal livestream jamfest Rock of Ages: All-Star Reunion Concert on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 8:00PM ET.

UW Drama Presents FEFU AND HER FRIENDS By María Irene Fornés
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2018

Professor Valerie Curtis-Newton directs an all-female cast in Maria Irene Fornes' Fefu and Her Friends. Fornes, who passed away October 31st at the age of 88, was the winner of nine Obie Awards, including the award for sustained achievement. She has been called "the most important American playwright you've never heard of," and "influential beyond measure." This iconoclast, beloved teacher and mentor to some of contemporary theatre's most exciting writers, is the subject of the new documentary The Rest I Make Up. She is considered by many to be the mother of U.S. Latinx Theatre. This year marks a national celebration of her work, Celebrando Fornes/Celebrating Fornes.

Mattel Launches Theatrical Film Division
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 7, 2018

Mattel, Inc. (MAT) today announced the creation of Mattel Films, a new division of the Company focused on developing and producing motion pictures based on the Company's iconic and globally-recognized franchises. Academy Award-nominated producer Robbie Brenner has been appointed to lead Mattel Films as Executive Producer, reporting to Ynon Kreiz, Mattel's Chairman and CEO.

Kevin Hart and Lionsgate Announce New Programming Slate for Laugh Out Loud Network
by Macon Prickett - Jun 19, 2018

Laugh Out Loud, the comedy brand and multi-platform network founded by the world's top comedian Kevin Hart in partnership with global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B),  announced today an expanded slate of original programming that builds on the network's rapid growth since launching last summer.

Old Globe Opens Season with World Premiere of HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL
by Julie Musbach - Feb 9, 2018

The Old Globe today announced that its 2018-2019 Season will kick off with the world premiere of the new musical Heart of Rock and Roll, inspired by the songs of Huey Lewis and the News, featuring a book by Jonathan Abrams and story by Tyler Mitchell and Jonathan Abrams. It will be directed by Gordon Greenberg with choreography by Lorin Latarro and music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations by Brian Usifer. Heart of Rock and Roll will bepresented by special arrangement with Tyler Mitchell, W. Leo Kiely, Bill Kiely, Whitney Kiely Moehle, and Tamar Climan. Mr. Lewis released a brief video to Rolling Stone about the show (with a surprise guest cameo)-click here to see for yourself!

Nicole Kidman Joins Meryl Streep in Supporting The Writers Lab
by Julie Musbach - Feb 1, 2018

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) and IRIS are pleased to announce that Academy Award, Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winning actor Nicole Kidman has joined Meryl Streep in supporting The Writers Lab.

Dance and Choreography Agency MSASouth to Launch in Atlanta This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2017

McDonald /Selznick Associates (MSA), the global leader in dance and choreography representation, will launch its southern branch, MSASouth, in Atlanta, Georgia this Fall.

Joe Quenqua Joins 42West As Managing Director
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2017

Long-time Disney communications executive and PR agency veteran Joe Quenqua has joined 42West as a Managing Director based in its Los Angeles office. Overseeing teams on both coasts, Joe will expand the company's offerings deeper into the filmed and digital content space as well as live events. The announcement was made today by 42West co-CEOs  Leslee Dart, Amanda Lundberg, and Allan Mayer.

VIDEO: Ashley Tisdale Covers Britney Spears Classic 'Toxic'
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 1, 2017

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL alum Ashley Tisdale covered the Britney Spears classic 'Toxic' along with her husband Chris French accompanying on guitar.

Brooklyn Museum Announces Seven New Members To Board of Trustees
by Molly Tracy - Jan 20, 2017

In a time of innovative growth, the Brooklyn Museum is pleased to announce that its Board of Trustees has elected seven new members: Sarah Arison, Andrew Cogan, Karen Kiehl, Joel Mallin, Victoria M. Rogers, Ellen N. Taubman, and Susan Weber.

Creator and Producer Fabrizio Boccardi's Reinvention of the Supernatural Genre in Media Sparks Curiosity
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2017

Completed for King Midas World Entertainment through a license provided by Boccardi, DARK LIGHT: DAWN will be published in North America by Macmillan Publishing Group in August 2017.

Robert DeNiro to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Sarajevo Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 8, 2016

Preeminent Actor, director and producer Robert De Niro, two-time Academy Award® winner, five-time Academy Award® nominee and Golden Globe® winner, will receive the first Honorary Heart of Sarajevo - Lifetime Achievement Award for his extraordinary contribution to the art of film

Organic Beverage Aloe Gloe Receives Investment From The Coca-Cola Company
by Marina Kennedy - Jun 25, 2016

L.A. Aloe LLC, makers of a fast-growing line of certified organic aloe water beverages called Aloe Gloe, today announced an investment from the Venturing & Emerging Brands (VEB) unit of The Coca-Cola Company.