Tony Todd

Photos: World Theatrical Premiere For THE ACTIVATED MAN, Honoring Tony Todd, Held in Beverly Hills
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

The world theatrical premiere of The Activated Man was held last week at the Laemmle Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills. Check out photos from the event here!

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play FENCES by August Wilson is Coming to Shakespeare & Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2023

Experience the emotional depth and powerful storytelling of August Wilson's Fences at Shakespeare & Company. Follow the struggles of Troy Maxson as he navigates dreams, regrets, and a longing for a different life. Don't miss this Pulitzer Prize-winning play, part of Wilson's acclaimed American Century Cycle. Get your tickets now!

Random Acts to Launch Season of Festivals This Month Featuring RED RIBBONS OF LOVE & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2023

Random Acts will launch a season of festivals on Saturday, June 10th, with a celebratory event at the Flat Iron Arts Building in Wicker Park.

Finn Wittrock, Reed Birney & More to Star in Shakespeare & Company's 46th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023

Shakespeare & Company has announced the casts for their 46th Season Thieves of Love. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Random Acts Of Terror Festival Will Launch With GHOSTWRITTEN Starring Jay Duplass
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2023

Random Acts celebrates Halfway to Halloween with the return of the Random Acts of Terror Festival, launching April 15th at the New 400 Theatre and streaming online through April 22. Opening night will include the premiere of Ghostwritten starring Jay Duplass and Orange is the New Black's Maria Dizzia.

Hugo Armstrong, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste, and More to Star in TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at CTG
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2023

Originally performed solo by Smith, “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” has been reimagined for a cast of five performers. Thirty years after its world premiere, Center Theatre Group will celebrate the West Coast premiere of the revised production by giving away 1,000 tickets to Angelenos.

Cast Announced For THE FIRST DEEP BREATH At Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2023

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of The First Deep Breath, written by Lee Edward Colston II (Roost, Fargo) and directed by Steve H. Broadnax III (Thoughts of a Colored Man, The Hot Wing King).

VIRAL Horror Film Adds Additional Screenings In St. Charles and Oak Park
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2022

Due to popular demand, Campana Pictures and Random Acts have announced two final advanced screenings of the horror feature VIRAL in addition to the previously announced dates in Chicago.

Sadieh Rifai, Steve Peebles, and Kieran Cronin Join VIRAL Horror Film
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2022

Campana Pictures and Random Acts have announced that Sadieh Rifai, Steve Peebles, and Kieran Cronin have joined the sprawling ensemble of the horror feature VIRAL. Sneak peek screenings across Chicagoland continue through Halloween.

Campana Pictures And Random Acts to Premiere Horror Film VIRAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2022

Campana Pictures and Random Acts will premiere VIRAL, a premiere horror film starring Shannon Leigh Webber (Scary Stories: Dark Web), Jessica Arden Napier (Stranger Things, Halloween Kills), and Jeff Award winner Deanna Reed Foster (Shining Girls, Widows).

Tickets On Sale For Random Acts & Sophia Lucia's FREAK SHOW CABARET Live
by Grace Cutler - Aug 20, 2022

Buy tickets now for FREAK SHOW CABARET live!

Random Acts Celebrates Christmas in July With DIE HARD
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022

Random Acts has announced the upcoming premiere of 'Home Movies: Die Hard,' set for July 25 at 7:00pm. 'Home Movies' is an ongoing series featuring professional actors recreating a Hollywood film from home in one take.

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Presents August Wilson's FENCES
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022

August Wilson's groundbreaking Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award- winning drama Fences opens at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, the professional theatre on the campus of DeSales University. The show previews July 27 and 28, opens on July 29 and runs through August 7 on the Main Stage at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts.

Jeff Hilliard Releases New Satirical Single 'Abandon'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2022

Jeff Hilliard has released his newest musical and visual marvel 'Abandon,' a satire of the 80's metal ballads about being ghosted after a one night stand, when one party thought more of it than the other.

Industry Reading Of Tennyson Bardwell's New Play GLASS HOUSES Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2022

A stage reading of Tennyson Bardwell's new play Glass Houses will be held at The Players Theatre on June 21st on 115 MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village at 7pm.

Random Acts Announces “Red Riding Hood” Premiere and More Upcoming Projects
by Marissa Tomeo - May 22, 2022

After reaching 75 countries and over one million screens, Random Acts has announced the first wave of projects for the rest of 2022. Up next is a Home Movies presentation of 'Red Riding Hood,' in which professional actors recreate a Hollywood film from home in one take.

Tim Realbuto Joins New Thriller WEREWOLF GAME
by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2022

Hollywood icons Tony Todd (the original “Candyman”), Bai Ling (“The Crow”), and Robert Picardo (“Star Trek: Voyager”) will star in the upcoming social media themed horror film “WEREWOLF GAME.” Joining them are the also previously announced Lydia Hearst (“Z Nation”) and Teala Dunn (“Are We There Yet?”). 

Tony Todd Returns to Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival to Star in August Wilson's FENCES
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2022

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival announces veteran stage, film, and television actor Tony Todd will return to play the role of Troy Maxson in August Wilson’s Fences. The Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play will open this summer at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts at DeSales University in Center Valley, PA.

The Makers' Ensemble to Present Four New Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2022

The Makers' Ensemble will presents their first-ever SHORT PLAY FEST. Produced by Founding Artistic Director Dante Green and Associate Artistic Director Camille Pileggi, four Curated Directors lead a work in progress showing of four new plays by four dynamic Emerging Playwrights.

Lionsgate Releases CANDYMAN: DAY OF THE DEAD on Blu-Ray
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2022

Based on the characters created by acclaimed horror writer Clive Barker, this film stars Donna D’Errico (“Baywatch,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “9-1-1”), Robert O’Reilly (“Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”), and Tony Todd (Candyman, The Crow, “The Flash”). Check out the new bonus features on Blu-Ray now!