Jessica Green

THE SECOND BEST SCHOOL SHOOTING to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026

Alice Stanley Jr.'s darkly comic play THE SECOND BEST SCHOOL SHOOTING heads to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, produced by Jessica Green Harrison, Matthew Lillard, and Adam McKay, exploring gun violence trauma through the eyes of teenage survivors.

The CW Network to Launch Its New Season in January 2021
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 14, 2020

The CW Network will officially launch its new season in January 2021 with its regularly scheduled series line-up, while loading up Fall 2020 with fresh original and acquired scripted series and alternative programming, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The CW Network.

Black Media Story Summit Texas To Be Held November 18 in Houston
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2019

Black Public Media, the Houston Cinema Arts Society, and the Austin Film Society are pleased to announce the co-presentation of the Black Media Story Summit Texas during the 11th annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival on Monday, November 18.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Is Coming to the Maryland Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2019

Totem Pole Playhouse's national award-winning production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is coming to the Maryland Theatre for the first time this December 6, 7 and 8th for four performances only. Totem Pole's production of the holiday classic was recognized for the second year in a row as a 'Best of the Best' Award Winner by the American Bus Association (A.B.A.) which named the critically-acclaimed stage adaptation as one of the top 10 entertainment events in the United States.

Trey Edward Shults To Open 2019 Houston Cinema Arts Festival with WAVES
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 23, 2019

The Houston Cinema Arts Society is pleased to announce that Trey Edward Shults will open the 2019 Houston Cinema Arts Festival with a screening of his highly-anticipated new film Waves at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston on Thursday, November 14. 

New Houston Cinema Arts Society Announces New Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2019

Houston Cinema Arts Society has announced that Jessica Green will assume the role of Artistic Director for the 10-year old Houston Cinema Arts Festival the multi-venue film and arts festival anchored by Museum of Fine Arts Houston that has the distinction of being the only U.S. film festival devoted to films by and about visual, performing, and literary artists. Green will replace outgoing Artistic Director Richard Herskowitz as programmer-in-chief for the acclaimed festival starting with the 11th annual 5-day festival taking place November 14 18, 2019 in addition to special film engagements throughout the calendar year.

Kentucky Shakespeare Announces 2019 SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2019

Kentucky Shakespeare announces the 2019 SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS tour. Their 6-actor, 90-minute production of MACBETH will tour to 28 parks in Louisville, Indiana, and other Kentucky cities this spring, bringing free Shakespeare to neighborhoods April 6-May 25, 2019.

THE RED LOTUS Selected As Official Selection for the Awareness Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2018

The Red Lotus is an official selection at The Awareness Festival. The Red Lotus is a narrative 19min short film with a bone chilling story. Two sisters go away for a weekend to strengthen their relationship and uncover a secret that will bind them for life. Set in a world much like today, The Red Lotus is a tale of strength, women's rights, sisterhood, and the human spirit. Michelle drags her sister Debbie to a yoga retreat only to reveal that there is something much bigger than Vinyasa going on. In her traditional storytelling style, Shara interviewed many women who have had abortions for the source material that inspired the film.

Stephen Kaliski's THE BRIEFLY DEAD Rises Tonight at 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2017

59E59 Theaters welcomes the world premiere of THE BRIEFLY DEAD, written by Stephen Kaliski and directed by Elizabeth Ostler. Produced by Adjusted Realists, THE BRIEFLY DEAD began performances on Thursday, November 16 for a limited engagement through Sunday, December 10. Press Opening is tonight, November 21 at 7:30 PM.

Stephen Kaliski's THE BRIEFLY DEAD to Rise at 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2017

59E59 Theaters will welcome the world premiere of THE BRIEFLY DEAD, written by Stephen Kaliski and directed by Elizabeth Ostler. Produced by Adjusted Realists, THE BRIEFLY DEAD begins performances on Thursday, November 16 for a limited engagement through Sunday, December 10. Press Opening is Tuesday, November 21 at 7:30 PM.

VIDEO: See the Stars of 'CURIOUS INCIDENT', COME FROM AWAY, FUN HOME and More at Mirvish's 2017-18 Season Launch Event
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2017

On September 25, 2017, the 2017/2018 Mirvish Subscription Season Launch Event took over the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Subscribers and media guests were privy to some of the great things ahead for this season of top-notch Toronto theatre. Click below to watch highlights from the event!

West End's ANNIE Replaces MURIEL'S WEDDING in Toronto; FUN HOME Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2017

David Mirvish today announced three new productions to the 2017-18 lineup, a change to one show in the main series and the casting for two locally produced shows in the Off-Mirvish series.

Kentucky Shakespeare Sets Dates for 2017 JULIUS CAESAR in the Parks Tour
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2017

Kentucky Shakespeare has announced the fourth annual SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS tour.  Their 6-actor, 85-minute production of JULIUS CAESAR will tour to 23 area locations this spring, bringing free Shakespeare to local neighborhoods March 25-May 19, 2017. 

Flux Premieres Adam Szymkowicz's Gender-Bending Tale of Robin Hood, MARIAN, Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2017

Flux Theatre Ensemble presents the world premiere of Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood by Adam Szymkowicz (Clown Bar, Ubu, Pretty Theft) tonight, January 28, through February 11 at the New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher Street, Ste. 1E, New York, NY 10014).

Flux to Premiere Adam Szymkowicz's Gender-Bending Tale of Robin Hood, MARIAN
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2016

Flux Theatre Ensemble will present the world premiere of Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood by Adam Szymkowicz (Clown Bar, Ubu, Pretty Theft) January 28 - February 11 at the New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher Street, Ste. 1E, New York, NY 10014).

Photo Flash: First Look at PHANTASMAGORIA; OR, LET US SEEK DEATH! at La MaMa
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2016

La MaMa presents the world premiere of Phantasmagoria; or, Let Us Seek Death!, conceived and directed by Obie Award winner Randolph Curtis Rand, written by Chana Porter and puppetry by Benjamin Stuber. Phantasmagoria; or, Let Us Seek Death!, an Eric Borlaug production, runs as part of the 2016 La MaMa Puppet Series now through November 6 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre, located at 66 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and the Bowery in New York City. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: PHANTASMAGORIA; OR, LET US SEEK DEATH! Begins Tonight at La MaMa
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2016

La MaMa presents the world premiere of Phantasmagoria; or, Let Us Seek Death!, conceived and directed by Obie Award winner Randolph Curtis Rand, written by Chana Porter and puppetry by Benjamin Stuber. Phantasmagoria; or, Let Us Seek Death!, an Eric Borlaug production, runs as part of the 2016 La MaMa Puppet Series from tonight, October 20, through November 6 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre, located at 66 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and the Bowery in New York City. Previews begin tonight, October 20, for an October 23 opening. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the show below!

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at PHANTASMAGORIA; OR, LET US SEEK DEATH! at La MaMa
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2016

La MaMa presents the world premiere of Phantasmagoria; or, Let Us Seek Death!, conceived and directed by Obie Award winner Randolph Curtis Rand, written by Chana Porter and puppetry by Benjamin Stuber. Phantasmagoria; or, Let Us Seek Death!, an Eric Borlaug production, runs as part of the 2016 La MaMa Puppet Series from October 20 - November 6 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre, located at 66 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and the Bowery in New York City. Previews begin October 20 for an October 23 opening. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the show below!

'PHANTASMAGORIA' to Premiere at La MaMa This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2016

La MaMa presents the world premiere of Phantasmagoria; or, Let Us Seek Death!, conceived and directed by Obie Award winner Randolph Curtis Rand, written by Chana Porter and puppetry by Benjamin Stuber.

flexCO to Present THE FLYING DOCTOR BY MOLIERE (OVER AND OVER AND OVER)
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 5, 2016

flexCO, a new theater company dedicated to presenting plays in an entirely new, fresh, and relevant way, launches with the world premiere THE FLYING DOCTOR BY MOLIERE (OVER AND OVER AND OVER), adapted from Moliere by the new theater company flexCO and directed by Michael Doliner. THE FLYING DOCTOR BY MOLIERE (OVER AND OVER AND OVER) begins performances on Wednesday, June 8 for a limited engagement through Saturday, July 2.