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VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Viola Davis Stars in New Movie CUSTODY by James Lapine, Airing Tonight on Lifetime


Golden Globe winner Viola Davis executive produces and stars in CUSTODY, set to make its debut on Lifetime tonight, March 4 at 8pm ET/PT.

VIDEO: First Look - Viola Davis Stars in New Lifetime Movie CUSTODY by James Lapine


Golden Globe winner Viola Davis executive produces and stars in CUSTODY, set to make its debut on Lifetime on Saturday, March 4 at 8pm ET/PT.

OTHERBODY Studio Recording, Featuring MISS SAIGON's Nicholas Christopher, Out Today


Today, February 1, the studio recording of Ryan Scott Oliver and Nessie Nankivell's OTHERBODY, A BRIEF MUSICAL ALLEGORY is available on all streaming platforms. The politically resonant short musical stars Nicholas Christopher.

Vinyl Edition of THE LAST FIVE YEARS Film Soundtrack Available Today!


Sh-K-Boom Records just released a special Limited Edition 2-LP vinyl version of THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), the musical companion to the hit RADiUS-TWC film. The Last Five Years soundtrack - available in a limited first pressing of 1,000 individually numbered units - is available online and in stores. To purchase, visit: www.sh-k-boom.com/lastfiveyearsvinyl.

Vinyl Edition of THE LAST FIVE YEARS Film Soundtrack to be Released Next Month


Sh-K-Boom Records has announced the release of a special Limited Edition 2-LP vinyl version of THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), the musical companion to the hit RADiUS-TWC film. The Last Five Years soundtrack - available in a limited first pressing of 1,000 individually numbered units - will be online and in stores Friday, November 20. For a limited time only, the vinyl album set is currently available as an exclusive from the label's website at www.sh-k-boom.com/lastfiveyearsvinyl.

Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan-Led THE LAST FIVE YEARS Movie Hits Theaters, VOD Today


RADiUS will premiere THE LAST 5 YEARS, Richard LaGravenese's (BEHIND THE CANDELABRA) big screen adaptation of the 2002 Off-Broadway musical by Tony Award winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown, in theaters and on VOD today, February 13, 2015. Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan ('Smash') star in LaGravenese's highly anticipated film. THE LAST 5 YEARS celebrated its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this fall.THE LAST 5 YEARS will celebrate its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, September 7th at 8:30PM at the Ryerson Theater.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Celebrates Premiere of THE LAST FIVE YEARS Movie!


Tony-winning composer Jason Robert Brown's much-loved stage musical The Last Five Years gets the big screen treatment in The Last Five Years- a dynamic, achingly romantic new film from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Richard LaGravenese (The Fisher King) and starring Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick (Into the Woods, Pitch Perfect) and Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, 'Smash'). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the NYC premiere of the film, which was held at the show's original home, the Minetta Lane Theatre. Check out more photos from inside the special night below!

Photo Coverage: Broadway's Best Returns to Minetta Lane Theatre to Celebrate NYC Premiere of THE LAST FIVE YEARS!


Tony-winning composer Jason Robert Brown's much-loved stage musical The Last Five Years gets the big screen treatment in The Last Five Years- a dynamic, achingly romantic new film from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Richard LaGravenese (The Fisher King) and starring Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick (Into the Woods, Pitch Perfect) and Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, 'Smash'). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the NYC premiere of the film, which was held at the show's original home, the Minetta Lane Theatre. Check out photos from inside the special night below!

THE LAST FIVE YEARS Film Soundtrack to be Released in February


Sh-K-Boom Records has announced the release of THE LAST FIVE YEARS (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK), the musical companion to the eagerly anticipated RADiUS-TWC film. THE LAST FIVE YEARS (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) will be available beginning Tuesday, February 10; The Last Five Years arrives in theatres and VOD on Friday, February 13.

Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan-Led THE LAST FIVE YEARS Movie to Hit Theaters, VOD on Feb 13


RADiUS has just announced that it will premiere THE LAST 5 YEARS, Richard LaGravenese's (BEHIND THE CANDELABRA) big screen adaptation of the 2002 Off-Broadway musical by Tony Award winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown, in theaters and on VOD on February 13, 2014. Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan ('Smash') star in LaGravenese's highly anticipated film. THE LAST 5 YEARS will celebrate its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, September 7th at 8:30PM at the Ryerson Theater.

VIDEO: Anna Kendrick Sings in First Clip from THE LAST 5 YEARS Movie!


The first clip has been released from THE LAST 5 YEARS movie, which premiered this weekend at the Toronto International Film Festival!

Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan-Led THE LAST FIVE YEARS Movie Gets Valentine's Day 2015 Release


RADiUS is proud to announce one of the first major acquisitions of the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival, with North American rights to THE LAST 5 YEARS, Richard LaGravenese's (BEHIND THE CANDELABRA) big screen adaptation of the 2002 Off-Broadway musical by Tony Award winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown. Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan ('Smash') star in LaGravenese's highly anticipated film. THE LAST 5 YEARS will celebrate its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, September 7th at 8:30PM at the Ryerson Theater.

InDepth InterView: Richard LaGravenese On Writing/Directing THE LAST FIVE YEARS Film, Plus BEHIND THE CANDELABRA, Two New TV Series & More


Today we are talking to a multi-talented creative force who has had a hand in crafting a wide range of memorable and vivid characters over the course of his career as both a screenwriter and a director - the earnest and energetic Richard LaGravenese. Detailing the finer points of his forthcoming stage-to-screen iteration of Jason Robert Brown's beloved cult musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan, LaGravenese traces the development of the project from his earliest inspiration through to the final finished film, now awaiting distribution. Additionally, LaGravenese opens up about the casting process and reformatting of the piece for the cinematic medium, as well as previews some of the standout moments we can anticipate when the film is finally released - musical, dramatic, stylistic and otherwise. Besides all about THE LAST FIVE YEARS, LaGravenese also discusses his screenplay for the recent rapturously-received HBO Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra and reacts to its international success, as well as shares thoughts on the cast and the script as it was realized on film by director Steven Soderbergh. Plus, LaGravenese offers us the exclusive 411 on his upcoming currently untitled CW TV series, directed by Taylor Hackford, and sheds some light on his contributions to Angelina Jole's new film UNBROKEN, as well as previews his forthcoming WE TV project coming up later this year, too. All of that, a look back at P.S. I LOVE YOU and more in this expansive conversation with a noted modern entertainment master.

BroadwayWorld Looks Ahead to 2014: 14 Things We Can't Wait For!


For the past week, BroadwayWorld has been counting down the final days of 2013 with video tributes to our 13 favorite musical moments of this year. Now that the ball has dropped and 2014 has officially arrived, we shift gears and look ahead to what is to come in 2014. Below, we count-up to the 14 theatrical events of 2014 that we are most excited for!

Photo Flash: THE LAST FIVE YEARS Wraps Filming in New York City!


Academy Award and Tony Award nominated actress Anna Kendrick and Tony Award and Grammy Award nominated Jeremy Jordan ('Smash,' Joyful Noise) star in the film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's acclaimed musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS, written and directed by Academy Award nominee Richard LaGravenese. Below, check out a final photo of the cast on set in New York City where they finished filming today, July 16!

Photo Flash: More of Anna Kendrick on LAST FIVE YEARS Set!


Academy Award and Tony Award nominated actress Anna Kendrick and Tony Award andGrammy Award nominated Jeremy Jordan ('Smash,'Joyful Noise) will star in the film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's acclaimed musical The Last 5 Years to be written and directed by Academy Award nominee Richard LaGravenese. Kendrick just Instagramed another pic of the cast on set and you can check it out below!

More Details Revealed for LAST 5 YEARS Film Adaptation


Lucky Monkey Pictures and Sh-K-Boom Records announced today Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan (“Smash,”Joyful Noise) will star in the film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's acclaimed musical The Last 5 Years.

The Kitchen Presents THE GOLDEN VEIL, Now thru 6/16


From tonight May 31 through June 16, 2012, The Kitchen presents the National Theater of the United States of America's The Golden Veil. The Golden Veil is written and directed by the NTUSA's Normandy Sherwood and James Stanley, respectively.

The Kitchen to Present THE GOLDEN VEIL, 5/31-6/16


From May 31 - June 16, 2012, The Kitchen presents the National Theater of the United States of America's The Golden Veil. The Golden Veil is written and directed by the NTUSA's Normandy Sherwood and James Stanley, respectively.

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