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The Segal Theatre to Present Evening Celebrating Linda Chapman & Jim Nicola of NYTW on Thursday

On Thursday, April 27th at 6:30pm, The Segal Theatre will present an evening celebrating the work of Linda Chapman and James C. Nicola at the legendary New York Theatre Workshop.

Interview: Director Leigh Silverman's Always SEARCHING FOR INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE & Beyond

Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner’s re-imagined The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe has opened at the Mark Taper Forum to audience and critics’ raves. Leigh Silverman directs this one-woman show starring Saturday Night Live’s Cecily Strong. I got to chat with Leigh while she was making her way home amidst the hustle and bustle of the New York City streets.

BWW Review: THE CHRONICLES OF BEEBO BRINKER at Desert Ensemble Theater

Pulp fiction got its name from the low-quality, pulpy paper the stories were printed on, not the content. However, 'pulp' became synonymous with trashy, back alley reading punctuated with cheap sensationalist thrills, fast-paced plot lines and bad writing. Tell that last bit to John Lange (aka Michael Crichton), Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and Dashiell Hammett (The Thin Man, and Sam Spade) who have all had off-shoot careers in pulp.

Desert Ensemble Theatre Announces 11th Season and New Home at Palm Springs Cultural Center

Learn more about the full season here, which includes The Beebo Brinker Chronicles, Artificial Morality, Salty, and All This Intimacy.

New York Theatre Workshop Announces Retirement of Associate Artistic Director Linda S. Chapman

New York Theatre Workshop announced today that Associate Artistic Director Linda S. Chapman will retire at the end of the year following 25 years with the company. Chapman joined the company in 1995 and has served as an instrumental curator, advocate and collaborator.

VIDEO: Showtime Releases First Look of ENEMIES: THE PRESIDENT, JUSTICE & THE FBI

As the ongoing clashes between the Trump administration, the Department of Justice and the FBI continue to make headlines, SHOWTIME will premiere a new documentary series from Oscar and Emmy award-winning director Alex Gibney. ENEMIES: THE PRESIDENT, JUSTICE & THE FBI will provide an in-depth look into the long history of conflict between American presidents and the FBI. The four-part documentary series will premiere its first episode on SHOWTIME on Sunday, November 18 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.  

SHOWTIME to Premiere ENEMIES: THE PRESIDENT, JUSTICE & THE FBI, a New Documentary Series

As the ongoing clashes between the Trump administration, the Department of Justice and the FBI continue to make headlines, SHOWTIME will premiere a new documentary series from Oscar and Emmy award-winning director Alex Gibney. ENEMIES: THE PRESIDENT, JUSTICE & THE FBI (working title) will provide an in-depth look into the long history of conflict between American presidents and the FBI. The four-part documentary series will premiere its first installment on SHOWTIME on Sunday, November 18 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The announcement was made today by David Nevins, President and CEO of Showtime Networks Inc. at the Television Critics Association's Summer Press Tour.

La Jolla Playhouse Announces Projects for 2018 DNA New Work Series

La Jolla Playhouse is pleased to bring back for a sixth year its acclaimed new play development initiative, the DNA New Work Series, a weekend of readings of new works, taking place March 22 - 25, 2018 in the Playhouse's Rao and Padma Makeneni Play Development Center. Tickets for the DNA New Work Series are free but reservations are required by calling (858) 550-1010 or visiting LaJollaPlayhouse.org.

SHEEN'S CEO/Publisher Mrs. Kimberly Chapman and Editor in Chief Sammi Haynes Attends 1st Annual LOL Comedy Honors

On Thursday August 27th, Hidden Agenda Productions presented the 1st Annual LOL Comedy Honors in historical Harlem, NY. 

Photo Flash: Get A First Look at MAMMA MIA! at The Ogunquit Playhouse

The Ogunquit Playhouse kicks off its 85th Anniversary Season with the international smash hit Mamma Mia!, dazzling audiences on stage from May 17 to July 1.

Bridge Rep and Playhouse Creatures Team for Emily Mann's MRS. PACKARD

After the acclaimed LIBERTINE, Bridge Rep and Playhouse Creatures are teaming up for Emily Mann's MRS. PACKARD, inspired by true events.

BWW Review: TARZAN at Centennial High School

Students from Mountain View, Eagle and Centennial High Schools have joined together to bring us TARZAN. Directed by Centennial Drama Teacher, Machaela Burt, this Tarzan rendition is the stage musical based on the Disney film.

Third U.S. Delegation Travels to 2017 Santiago a Mil Festival

The Global Theater Initiative (GTI), a partnership between Theatre Communications Group (TCG) and The Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics (The Lab), is organizing its third delegation to the Santiago a Mil Festival from January 17-22, 2017.

BWW Review: Sumptuous Feast for All Senses with Williams Project GLASS MENAGERIE

Tennessee Williams' 'The Glass Menagerie' is a tough piece to pull off with all its emotion and meaning in tact but luckily new to town company The Williams Project is more than up to the task. Add into that some down home cookin' from the folks at Cafe Nordo and you've got yourself an evening to satisfy all your senses.

Full Cast Set for Midtown Direct Rep's Staged Reading of BLINK

Midtown Direct Rep (MDR) concludes its 2015-16 Theater in the Loft series at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) with a staged reading of BLINK, written by Kate Moira Ryan and directed by Mark Armstrong.

MDR to Host Staged Reading of Kate Moira Ryan's BLINK

?Midtown Direct Rep (MDR) concludes its 2015-16 Theater in the Loft series at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) with a staged reading of BLINK, written by Kate Moira Ryan and directed by Mark Armstrong. The staged reading will be performed for one night only on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 7pm at SOPAC (One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ, 07079). The reading is $15 and open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at the SOPAC box office, www.sopacnow.org, or by calling 973-313-ARTS (2787). For direct link to purchase tickets, please Click Here.

ACT Theatre Releases 2014 State of the Theatre Report

A Contemporary Theatre and Executive Director Carlo Scandiuzzi and Artistic Director Kurt Beattie are pleased to announce that Colin Chapman has been elected as the new President of the Board of Trustees. Chapman's two-year term of service was approved at the annual meeting on December 12, 2013. Outgoing President Charles Sitkin will now assume the role of Chairman. Several new members who have recently joined the board and are listed below.

Dennis Chapman Releases THE AUTUMN MARINE

For author and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Dennis Chapman, the Vietnam War changed his entire perception on life and taught him lessons and skills he never dreamed of. In his new biographical novel, 'The Autumn Marine' (published by iUniverse), Chapman shares his personal experiences with future generations and soldiers through the story of a young soldier.

BWW Reviews: Pentacle's FALL FURTHER II at Citigroup Theater

As I sat in the half filled house at the Citigroup Theater to watch Pentacle's Fall Further II, I could not help buzzing with excitement from the success of last year's show, and Pentacle's reputation at hosting such exciting and diverse performances. Unfortunately, I started to feel my excitement waning as the evening progressed. There were a few standout performances and moments that were sometimes upstaged by unclear artistic direction and technical issues.

Apothetae Theater's THE PENALTY Premieres at Dixon Place Tonight

Dixon Place and The Apothetae Theater present the world premiere musical of Clay McLeod Chapman's The Penalty for 6 weekend performances only beginning tonight, June 14 at 7:30. With music by Nature City of Oklahoma's Robert M. Johanson (Life and Times) and direction by Kris Thor (Blackout, Diving Normal), this production brings together a dream team of rising talent currently experiencing significant milestones in their respective careers. The Penalty is also the debut production of The Apothetae theater, a New York based company founded by and for actors and theater professionals with physical disabilities.