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Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce & More to Reunite for VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE


Bartlett Sher will direct a staged reading of Christopher Durang’s Tony Award-winning play VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, featuring original cast members. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Cole Escola's OH, MARY! to be Presented at the Lucille Lortel Theatre This January


A limited Off-Broadway engagement will be presented of Oh, Mary!, a new and ridiculous comedy written by and starring Cole Escola (in their Off Broadway debut), the award-winning, viral writer and comedian known for “Search Party,” “The Other Two,” and more.

Video: Watch Cynthia Erivo in the Trailer For Anthony Chen's Powerful Drama DRIFT


Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner Cynthia Erivo stars in the trailer for Drift, Anthony Chen's powerful new drama. The film also stars Alia Shawkat, Ibrahima Ba, Honor Swinton Byrne, Zainab Jah, Suzy Bemba, and Vincent Vermignon. Erivo has also written and performed an original song for the film, 'It Would Be,' which can be heard in the video now!

SCAVENGERS REIGN Animated Series to Premiere on Max in October


In this expansion of the 2016 animated short film “Scavengers,” SCAVENGERS REIGN follows several groups of survivors as they attempt to navigate a way off this strange planet where the laws of physics as we know them do not apply. Watch the new video trailer now!

Learn All About THE THANKSGIVING PLAY's Unconventional Journey to Broadway


The Thanksgiving Play has made its way to the Broadway stage! The play had an unconventional trajectory, with several regional productions, readings, and workshops, as well as a unique online production during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about The Thanksgiving Play and its journey to Broadway below! 

Ruth Negga, Katy Davis & More to Star in 2022-23 Transatlantic Commissions Program Readings


Irish Repertory Theatre and Fishamble: The New Play Company announced additional casting for the west coast dates for the inaugural readings of their first collaboration, the 2022-23 Transatlantic Commissions Program.

Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance to PRESENT GET TOUGH, GET BAAD! This Month


BAAD! Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance will present GET TOUGH, GET BAAD!, an annual series of films and events celebrating queer power, diversity, defiance, strength, and visibility. The series was initiated in 2010 to take a stand against violence and to counter negative and victimized images of queer people in the media from a wave of homophobic attacks in the Bronx and New York City that year.

Photos: Pharrell Williams, Chloë Sevigny & More Celebrate W Magazine's 50th Anniversary


Check out new photos of Jeremy Strong, Emily Ratajkowski, Chloë Sevigny, Mark Ronson & Grace Gummer, Karlie Kloss, Christy Turlington Burns, Grace Burns, J. Smith Cameron, Meadow Walker, Simon Rex, Harris Reed, Huma Abedin, Dianna Agron, Justin Theroux, Jack McCollough, Lazaro Hernandez, Ziwe Fumdoh, Jemima Kirke, Geena Davis, and more.

VIDEO: HBO Releases SEARCH PARTY Final Season Trailer


Joining the cast this season as recurring guest stars are Kathy Griffin, John Waters, Aparna Nancherla, Angela Trimbur, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, Greta Titelman, Joe Castle Baker, Larry Owens and Michelle Badillo. Returning recurring guest stars include Jeffery Self and Clare McNulty. Watch the new trailer now!

VIDEO: Nicole Kidman Talks Becoming Lucille Ball on CBS SUNDAY MORNING


The cast of Being With the Ricardos sat down on CBS Sunday Morning to talk about the creation of the upcoming film. The principal cast of the film includes Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, Nina Arianda, and J.K. Simmons. Watch Kidman discuss working with Aaron Sorkin to become Lucille Ball in a new clip now!

VIDEO: Kathy Griffin Talks Joining SEARCH PARTY Series on THE VIEW


Kathy Griffin appeared on The View this morning to discuss her role in HBO's Search Party. Griffin, who recently overcame lung cancer, guest stars in the upcoming season. In the new season, Dory enters a very public business partnership with charismatic tech billionaire Tunnel Quinn (Jeff Goldblum) on the other side of her near-death experience.

Amazon Shares New BEING THE RICARDOS Poster


Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) are threatened by shocking personal accusations, a political smear and cultural taboos in Aaron Sorkin's behind-the-scenes drama Being the Ricardos. The cast also features Jake Lacy, J.K. Simmons, and Nina Arianda. Check out the new poster and watch the official trailer now!

VIDEO: Nicole Kidman Channels Lucille Ball in the BEING THE RICARDOS Trailer


Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) are threatened by shocking personal accusations, a political smear and cultural taboos in Academy Award®-winning writer and director Aaron Sorkin’s behind-the-scenes drama Being the Ricardos. The cast also includes Jake Lacy, J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale, and Alia Shawkat.

HBO Max Announces Final Season of SEARCH PARTY


Joining the cast this season are recurring guest stars Kathy Griffin, John Waters, Aparna Nancherla, Angela Trimbur, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, Greta Titelman, Joe Castle Baker, Larry Owens and Michelle Badillo. Returning recurring guest stars include Jeffery Self and Clare McNulty.

VIDEO: Watch Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball in Amazon's BEING THE RICARDOS Trailer


'Being the Ricardos', a new film from Amazon starring Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball and Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz. The biopic was written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Linda Lavin, and John Rubinstein are also featured. Watch the trailer for the highly-anticipated film now!

Kristen Bell Joins Bebe Neuwirth, Da'Vine Joy Randolph in ULTRA CITY SMITHS


The series hinges on an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of fictional metropolis Ultra City’s most famous magnate (Smith).

Tony Winners Linda Lavin & John Rubinstein Join Aaron Sorkin's BEING THE RICARDOS


In addition, 'Arrested Development' stars Tony Hale and Alia Shawkat have joined the cast.

Meryl Streep, Carla Gugino, Mary-Louise Parker & More Join 'Spotlight on Plays' Spring Season


The spring “Spotlight on Plays” series will soon welcome six celebrated, award-winning actresses. Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn & SAG nominee Carla Gugino will star in Watch on the Rhine, Emmy Award winner Kathryn Hahn will star in The Sisters Rosenweig, Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will star in Ohio State Murders, Tony Award winner Mary-Louise Parker will star in The Baltimore Waltz and Academy Award winner Meryl Streep will star in Dear Elizabeth.

Bobby Cannavale, Keanu Reeves, Debbie Allen, Phylicia Rashad & More Announced for Upcoming SPOTLIGHT ON PLAYS Shows


Watch the trailer and find out how to watch the first two plays in the spring “Spotlight on Plays” series which will premiere with Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play on Thursday, March 25 and Pearl Cleage’s Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous on Thursday, April 9.

Kevin Kline, Phylicia Rashad, Bobby Cannavale & More Will Take Part in Broadway's Best Shows SPOTLIGHT ON PLAYS Spring Season


Jeffrey Richards has just announced Broadway’s Best Shows, a home for entertaining, engaging content, long form features and exclusive access to Broadway’s Best, will continue its “Spotlight on Plays” series this spring on Thursday, March 25, 2021 to benefit The Actors Fund.

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