STRANGER THINGS: THE EXPERIENCE Will Launch in New York and San Francisco in 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2021
After their escape from the Upside Down, fans will be able to explore and interact with Stranger Things' most iconic locations, grabbing a USS Butterscotch sundae at Scoops Ahoy, before trying to knock off MADMAX's high score at the Palace Arcade - all the while avoiding encounters with the Demogorgons in the Upside Down.
American Blues Announces Live May Virtual Events
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2021
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, presents a live, online reading of There's A Clown in My Bubble, written and performed by Ensemble Member Philip Earl Johnson on May 14 at 7pm Central, as part of “The Room” series. Ensemble Member Ian Paul Custer will perform Piano Man, celebrating 50 years of the music of Billy Joel, on Friday, May 21 at 7pm Central as part of “The Garage” series.
2021 River To River Festival Lineup Announced
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 6, 2021
From its origins in the aftermath of 9/11 to the present context of the global pandemic, River To River has long highlighted the fundamental role that creativity in all its forms plays in processes of recovery, resilience and renewal.
Lindsey Kasabian Named Senior Vice President, Casting, Freeform
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 15, 2021
Said Kasabian, “I’ve been so impressed with Tara’s vision for Freeform, so the chance to be a part of it was incredibly exciting. There is an energy to the network of risk-taking and enthusiasm that is palpable and invigorating. I am so grateful to my longtime mentor, Sharon Klein, for this opportunity and to Tara for inviting me to join her on this ride.”
Liquid Stranger Unleashes Ferocious New Single 'The Drill'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 6, 2021
“The Drill” marks Liquid Stranger’s second release of 2021, following his recent remix LP for “Psychonaut', which featured remixes by AstroLizard, Blanke, Hydraulix, Krischvn, LICK, LUZCID, and Mersiv. “The Drill” is out now via the renowned WAKAAN imprint.
BWW Review: San Francisco Opera Presents Virtual DIE WALKUERE
by Maria Nockin - Mar 14, 2021
On the weekend of March 13 and 14, San Francisco Opera streamed its 2018 production of Richard Wagner’s Die Walküre to opera lovers around the world. Director Francesca Zambello moved the story to a modern time in which Wotan was a captain of industry and Hunding was a hunter with a house full of trophies, one of which was his fair-tressed wife.
PW Productions Announces Development of THE INVISIBLE MAN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2021
Theatre producer PW Productions are developing a new stage production of The Invisible Man, created by the Bafta Award-winning Derren Brown and written by the award-winning Barney Norris. The plan is to premiere the new production in the Autumn of 2022 with theatre and booking details to be announced soon.
Jack DeNicola Premieres Stranger Things-Inspired Single 'SHOWTIME'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 4, 2021
DeNicola shares, “‘SHOWTIME’ is only a small glimpse into the new world of music I have been creating with my new team since the beginning of quarantine. This song's inspiration originated from the love my producer and I have for the sound selection and nostalgic qualities found within the soundtrack to Netflix's Original Series, Stranger Things.'
The CW Renews SUPERMAN & LOIS for Season Two
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 2, 2021
'The phenomenal multiplatform debut of SUPERMAN & LOIS, which delivered for us in a big way on both a linear and streaming basis, is a testament to the creativity, hard work and dedication of the talented people who worked tirelessly in front of and behind the camera, especially in this challenging environment,' said Pedowitz.
New York City Center Presents MATTHEW BOURNE'S NEW ADVENTURES FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2021
New York City Center President & CEO Arlene Shuler today announced Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures Festival, a month-long digital festival featuring four of the most beloved New Adventures productions filmed live at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London.
William Hurt, Maude Apatow and More Join the Cast of AMC's PANTHEON
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 18, 2021
Based on a collection of short stories from Ken Liu about Uploaded Intelligence, or, human consciousness uploaded to the 'Cloud,' Pantheon focuses on Maddie (Katie Chang), a bullied teen who receives mysterious help from someone online.
Red Bull Theater Presents a REMARKABLE PODVERSATION with Robert Cuccioli and Laila Robins
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2021
RED BULL THEATER today announced that its offerings will continue on Monday, March 1st at 7:30 PM with a RemarkaBULL Podversation with one of the classical theater’s power couples: Tony nominee Robert Cuccioli and Laila Robins will join host Nathan Winkelstein, for a conversation focused on Shakespeare’s power couple, Antony and Cleopatra.
BWW Blog: I Have a Seri(es)ous Problem
by Student Blogger: Caiti Ho - Feb 15, 2021
I think we can all agree that we have probably watched more series in the past year than we have in our lifetimes. Well, I have at least. Since the one-year anniversary of being home is approaching I thought I would look back on all the shows I have discovered and rediscovered during these troublesome times.
VIDEO: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Creates Theme Songs For BRIDGERTON, STRANGER THINGS, THE OFFICE, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2021
Saturday Night Live wrote opening credits songs for some iconic TV shows, including ‘Bridgerton,’ ‘Queen’s Gambit,’ ‘Stranger Things’, ‘The Office’, ‘Mandalorian’, and ‘Sex And the City’.