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Photo Coverage: WOMEN SHAPING THE FUTURE Brunch Partnered with LDV Hospitality's Scarpetta in NYC
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 23, 2019

On Wednesday, March 20th, Rolling Stone hosted an exclusive brunch, presented by the Amazon Prime Original HANNA, and in partnership with LDV Hospitality's Scarpetta Restaurant, at the Altman Building in New York City, NY to celebrate their 'Women Shaping the Future' issue.

INDIA PALE ALE and THE NICETIES Enter Final Two Weeks of Performances
by Julie Musbach - Nov 6, 2018

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of India Pale Ale, written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Will Davis, and New York premiere of The Niceties, written by Eleanor Burgess and directed by Kimberly Senior, are now playing their final two weeks of performances. Both plays must close on Sunday, November 18th atMTC's New York City Center - Stage I and Stage II (131 West 55th Street).

Photo Flash: INDIA PALE ALE Celebrates Opening Night
by Julie Musbach - Oct 24, 2018

India Pale Ale is now playing at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of INDIA PALE ALE?
by Julie Musbach - Oct 24, 2018

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of India Pale Ale, written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Will Davis, celebrated opening night yesterday evening. Let's see what the critics had to say.

MTC's INDIA PALE ALE Opens Tomorrow
by Julie Musbach - Oct 22, 2018

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of India Pale ale, written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Will Davis, will celebrate opening night tomorrow at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). The new play began performances on Tuesday, October 2.

Photo Flash: Lauren Yee and Jaclyn Backhaus Receive 2018 Horton Foote Prize
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2018

Yesterday, October 15th at The Lotos Club (5 East 66th Street, New York City), the 2018 recipients of the biennial Horton Foote Prize, were celebrated for excellence in American theater. The 2018 Prize for Outstanding New American Play, presented to a work produced in the 2016-17 or 2017-18 seasons, was awarded to Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee. The 2018 Prize for Promising New American Play, presented to a previously unproduced work, was awarded to India Pale Ale by Jaclyn Backhaus.

Photo Flash: First Look at MTC's INDIA PALE ALE
by Julie Musbach - Oct 9, 2018

India Pale Ale is now in previews ahead of a Tuesday, October 23 opening at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

INDIA PALE ALE Begins Previews Tomorrow At MTC
by Julie Musbach - Oct 1, 2018

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of India Pale Ale, written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Will Davis, begins performances tomorrow at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). The new play will celebrate opening night on Tuesday, October 23.

Alok Tewari, Lisa Banes, and More Cast in MTC's Latest INDIA PALE ALE and THE NICETIES
by Julie Musbach - Aug 27, 2018

MTC announces casting for the first two 2018-2019 New York City Center productions: India Pale Ale, the world premiere by Jaclyn Backhaus, and The Niceties, the New York premiere by Eleanor Burgess, in association with Huntington Theatre Company and McCarter Theatre Center.

Kate Shindle, Barbara Walsh, Alex Brightman and More Added to Vassar's Powerhouse Season
by Julie Musbach - Jun 26, 2018

Vassar & New York Stage and Film have announced additional casting for the highly anticipated 34th Powerhouse Season in Poughkeepsie, NY, which is currently running through Sunday, July 29.

Leading Talent and Global Stars to Descend on the City for this Year's Toronto International Film Festival
by Emily Bruno - Aug 22, 2017

The Toronto International Film Festival® today revealed the hundreds of special guests and talent that will attend the Festival this September.

Amazon Prime Video to Be Exclusive Premium Subscription Home for CBS's SALVATION
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 28, 2017

CBS announced today a content licensing agreement with Amazon for the Network's new summer series SALVATION. The serialized suspense thriller follows a tech superstar and an MIT grad student who bring a Pentagon official a staggering discovery - that an asteroid is just six months away from colliding with Earth.

2017 IRNE Awards Winners Announced - Shoshana Bean, Mark Rylance, SCOTTSBORO BOYS and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 25, 2017

The 21st Annual IRNE Awards ceremony was held last night in the Ballroom of the Holiday Inn Brookline/Boston. 

CBS Announces Summer Premiere Dates Including Live-Action Game Show CANDY CRUSH
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 16, 2017

CBS today announced its summer schedule, including the new event series SALVATION, the new live-action game show CANDY CRUSH, the third season of ZOO, based on James Patterson's #1 bestselling novel, and the return of the summer sensation BIG BROTHER.

HBO to Debut New Comedy Series HIGH MAINTENANCE, Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2016

Providing a glimpse into the homes and routines of eccentric New Yorkers, the comedy series HIGH MAINTENANCE explores the private lives of these unique individuals through a common thread: their weed deliveryman.

HBO to Debut New Comedy Series HIGH MAINTENANCE, 9/16
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 8, 2016

Providing a glimpse into the homes and routines of eccentric New Yorkers, the comedy series HIGH MAINTENANCE explores the private lives of these unique individuals through a common thread: their weed deliveryman.

BWW REVIEW: Teen Dreams Are as Empty as the Calories in MILK LIKE SUGAR
by Jan Nargi - Feb 26, 2016

There's not much hope for the girls at the center of MILK LIKE SUGAR, Kirsten Greenidge's Obie Award-winning play about teenagers seeking fulfillment through pregnancy. Though the writing can be cliched at times, portrayals and direction are truthful. Thanks to excellent performances throughout, the memory of each of the play's imperfect characters will linger.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Trailer, Go Behind-the-Scenes with Huntington's MILK LIKE SUGAR
by Stage Tube - Feb 3, 2016

The Huntington Theatre Company presents the Obie Award-winning drama MILK LIKE SUGAR by Huntington Playwriting Fellow Kirsten Greenidge (Luck of the Irish) and directed by Huntington Associate Producer M. Bevin O'Gara (Becoming Cuba). Performances continue now through February 27, 2016 in the Roberts Studio Theatre in the South End / Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA. Below, check out the trailer and go behind-the-scenes with the cast and creative team of MILK LIKE SUGAR!

Photo Flash: First Look at Jasmine Carmichael and More in Huntington's MILK LIKE SUGAR
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2016

The Huntington Theatre Company presents the Obie Award-winning drama MILK LIKE SUGAR by Huntington Playwriting Fellow Kirsten Greenidge (Luck of the Irish) and directed by Huntington Associate Producer M. Bevin O'Gara (Becoming Cuba). Performances continue now through February 27, 2016 in the Roberts Studio Theatre in the South End / Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Local Playwright Kirsten Greenidge's MILK LIKE SUGAR Begins Tonight at Huntington
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2016

The Huntington Theatre Company will present the Obie Award-winning drama MILK LIKE SUGAR by Huntington Playwriting Fellow Kirsten Greenidge (Luck of the Irish) and directed by Huntington Associate Producer M. Bevin O'Gara (Becoming Cuba). Performances begin today, January 29 and continue through February 27, 2016 in the Roberts Studio Theatre in the South End / Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA.