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Bharat Rang Mahotsav Inaugurated at National School of Drama
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

The Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) 2025, recognized as the world’s largest theatre festival, flagged off  at the National School of Drama (NSD) premises in Mandi House, New Delhi.
Video: Danny DeVito Stars in New Clip of A SUDDEN CASE OF CHRISTMAS
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 21, 2024

Just in time for cozy holiday viewing, the heartwarming new film A SUDDEN CASE OF CHRISTMAS, starring Danny DeVito, Andie MacDowell, Wilmer Valderrama and Lucy DeVito, will be coming to select theaters and all major digital platforms on November 7th and on DVD November 19th. Watch a new clip!
EBONY MCQUEEN Musical Film in the Works From Dave Stewart; Sharon D. Clarke to Star
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 13, 2024

Dave Stewart, known for his work in the rock band Eurythmics, is penning the lyrics for new songs for a feature musical based on his life. Tony Award nominee Sharon D. Clarke will play the title character.
New British Rom-Com Film Comes to Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023

The producers of the new British import film, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, have a knack for funny, heart-warming romantic comedies.
Lily James, Emma Thompson & More Star in WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? Film Coming to Theaters in May
by Michael Major - Mar 15, 2023

What’s Love Got to Do with It? stars Emmy Award nominee Lily James (Pam & Tommy), Shazad Latif (Star Trek: Discovery), Shabana Azmi (Halo), Academy Award® and BAFTA winner Emma Thompson (Matilda), Sajal Aly (Yakeen Ka Safar), Asim Chaudhry (Black Mirror: Bandersnatch), Jeff Mirza (Eternals) and Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan as himself.  
Contra Costa Civic Theatre Announces The Cast Of CAMELOT
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2022

A brand-new version of a timeless legend takes the stage September 9 through October 9 as Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) presents Lerner and Loewe's royal masterpiece, Camelot. Winner of four Tony awards in its original production, CCCT's production features an eight-person ensemble cast in the iconic tale of Arthur and his Knights, and the ill-fated romance between Lancelot and Guenevere.
Actress Suchitra Krishnamoorthi Presents DRAMA QUEEN Refreshed- New Delhi And Gurugram, 4 & 5 June
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2022

The Musical play Drama Queen refreshed is all set to revive theatrical experiences for audiences, as Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, the multifaceted film actor, writer, singer and painter stages her solo play in the National Capital Region.
Expo 2020 Dubai Launches WHY? THE MUSICAL, Created by Shekhar Kapur
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2022

 Expo 2020 Dubai is launching a landmark musical spectacle, directed by world-renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, with music by Academy and Grammy award-winning musical composer A.R. Rahman, that will premiere at Al Wasl Plaza in January 2022.
Lily James, Shazad Latif & Emma Thompson Will Star in WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 2, 2020

Lily James, Shazad Latif, and Emma Thompson will star in the upcoming romantic comedy 'What's Love Got To Do With It?'
Cleveland Public Theatre and Teatro Público de Cleveland Will Present MARISOL by José Rivera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2019

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) and Teatro Público de Cleveland (TPC) have announced updated plans for the 2019/2020 Season Spanish Language production. CPT and TPC will present Marisol, by José Rivera, translated by Aurora Lauzardo y Waldemar Burgos, and directed by Julia Rosa Sosa. The play will be performed in Spanish with English subtitles and will run March 5 a?" 21 in CPT's historic Gordon Square Theatre.
Rhys Ifans Is Atticus Finch In West End's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Marianka Swain - Nov 28, 2019

Producers Scott Rudin, Barry Diller and Sonia Friedman Productions today announced that Rhys Ifans will play the iconic role of Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, the new play by Aaron Sorkin based on Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, directed by Bartlett Sher, which will open in London's West End in 2020. Further casting will be announced.
Casting Announced For ON BEAR RIDGE At Sherman Theatre and Royal Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2019

Casting is today announced for the National Theatre Wales and Royal Court Theatre co-production of On Bear Ridge by award-winning writer Ed Thomas (House of America and Gas Station Angel, Royal Court; HinterlandY Gwyll BBCS4CNetflix). Royal Court Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone (The Cane and Cyprus Avenue, Royal Court) and Ed Thomas will co-direct this semi-autobiographical story about the places we leave behind, the indelible marks they make on us, and the unreliable memories we hold onto.
Filmmaker Aditya Vikram Sengupta's Second Feature, 'JONAKI' To Make Its World Premiere At The Rotterdam Film Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2018

After his internationally acclaimed debut, 'LABOUR OF LOVE', director Aditya Vikram Sengupta's next Bengali language feature 'JONAKI' makes its world premiere at the 47th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. An Indo French Singaporean co-production, the film will be screened in the Bright Future Section of IFFR 2018 to be held between 24th January and 4th February.
TNT's WILL to Bring Modern Elizabethan Marketplace to Life During Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 13, 2017

TNT's new drama WILL is sponsoring The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park during the final performances of Julius Caesar on June 17-18 at the Delacorte Theater in Manhattan's Central Park.
VIDEO: First Look - TNT Hath Bestowed a Greenlight on New Shakespeare-Inspired Drama WILL
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2016

TNT has ordered 10 episodes of WILL, a brand new drama that tells the wild story of young William Shakespeare, played by newcomer Laurie Davidson.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Temptress' Episode of A&E's DAMIEN
by - Apr 6, 2016

See what’s to come on the next new episode of DAMIEN titled 'Temptress.' The episode airs Monday, April 11th 10/9c on A&E following 'Bates Motel.'
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Some Want Him Dead on Next Episode of A&E's DAMIEN
by - Mar 16, 2016

Below, check out a promo for the next episode of DAMIEN, airing Monday, March 21st on A&E.
A&E Premieres New Season of BATES MOTEL, New Drama Series DAMIEN Tonight
by TV News Desk - Mar 7, 2016

A&E Network presents the season four return of the critically acclaimed drama, 'Bates Motel,' starring Vera Farmiga in her Emmy nominated role as 'Norma Bates' alongside the brilliant Freddie Highmore as 'Norman.'
TNT Drama Pilot 'WILL' to Chronicle Early Years of William Shakespeare
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 9, 2016

TNT wants to present the early years of the Bard in a new drama pilot to be titled WILL.  
A&E to Premiere New Season of BATES MOTEL, New Drama Series DAMIEN, 3/7
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 7, 2016

A&E Network presents the season four return of the critically acclaimed drama, 'Bates Motel,' starring Vera Farmiga in her Emmy nominated role as 'Norma Bates' alongside the brilliant Freddie Highmore as 'Norman.'

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