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Lifetime Sets Monday, January 14 for the Television Premiere of SIDELINED
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 29, 2018


Sidelined, the acclaimed, original short documentary film, will have its television premiere on Lifetime on Monday, January 14 at 10pm ET/PT.

Al Roker Bids Farewell to the WAITRESS Diner Sunday, November 18
by Julie Musbach - Nov 16, 2018


Al Roker will play his final performance in the Broadway smash Waitress this Sunday evening November 18. He made his Broadway debut as 'Joe' in the show in October and will pass the pie to June Squibb, when 'Joe' turns to 'Josie' on Tuesday November 20. Waitress producer Barry Weissler said, 'We have loved having Al join the 47th Street's most popular pie shop. He has brought so much joy to the cast, crew and audience.'

27th Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Announces this Year's Award Winners
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 29, 2018


The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF), presented by Mountain Valley Spring Water, announced today the winners for this year's festival.  Awards were given to films in the U.S. Documentary, International, Sports, Southern and Short Feature categories as well as an Audience Award for overall documentary at the festival.

Photo Coverage: Al Roker Takes First Bows In WAITRESS
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 6, 2018


TODAY Show weather anchor Al Roker made his Broadway debut as 'Joe' in Waitress last night, October 5. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos below!

Review Roundup: Bess Wohl's Darkly Comic AMERICAN HERO Opens IAMA Season
by Alan Henry - Oct 3, 2018


IAMA Theatre Company opens its 2018-19 season with a darkly comic celebration of the power of teamwork and unity to overcome adversity. James Eckhousedirects the Los Angeles premiere ofAmerican Hero, opening Sept. 21 in aPasadena Playhouse guest production at the Carrie Hamilton Theatre. Performances will continue through Oct. 21, with low-priced previews beginning Sept. 15.

WAITRESS Will Go Pink For Third Year In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2018


The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress announced today that for the third year running they will be supporting the Susan G. Komen Greater NYC during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this October.  

VIDEO: Stars Turn Out to Help BC/EFA Raise Over $900,000 at the 2018 Broadway Flea Market
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2018


Broadway's most sensational onstage and offstage stars, passionate fans, avid collectors and animated bidders celebrated the biggest day for Broadway fans on Sunday, September 30, 2018, as the 32nd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction raised $906,825 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Photo Coverage: All The Stars Come Out For The 2018 Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Oct 1, 2018


Yesterday, September 30, the heart of NYC's theatre district housed what fans like to call 'Broadway Christmas,' otherwise known as the 32nd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Miss the big day or just want to relive it? BroadwayWorld was there, and you can check out all of the photos below!

Who Knows What You'll Find! A Guide to the 2018 Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2018


The heart of NYC's theatre district will be filled with Broadway stars, fans and unmissable theatrical treasures this Sunday, September 30, 2018, for the 32nd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Bess Wohl's AMERICAN HERO Gets LA Premiere at Pasadena Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2018


IAMA Theatre Company opens its 2018-19 season with a darkly comic celebration of the power of teamwork and unity to overcome adversity. James Eckhouse directs the Los Angeles premiere ofAmerican Hero, opening Sept. 21 in aPasadena Playhouse guest production at the Carrie Hamilton Theatre. Performances will continue through Oct. 21, with low-priced previews beginning Sept. 15.

Photo Flash: WAITRESS Celebrates 1000 Performances
by Julie Musbach - Sep 20, 2018


May we all be so lucky! Waitress recently celebrated their remarkable 1000th performance, check out the photos below!

The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Announces Feature and Short Film Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 20, 2018


The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF), presented by Mountain Valley Spring Water, announced today the official selections for this year's short and feature documentary lineups. This year's festival will include additional categories including U.S., International, Southern Stories, Sports, as well as a spotlight on films Made in Arkansas. Now approaching its 27th year, HSDFF is the longest running all-documentary festival in North America and is Academy Award®-Qualifying in the Documentary Short Subject Category.

Photo Flash: Bess Wohl's Darkly Comic AMERICAN HERO Opens IAMA Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2018


IAMA Theatre Company opens its 2018-19 season with a darkly comic celebration of the power of teamwork and unity to overcome adversity. James Eckhousedirects the Los Angeles premiere ofAmerican Hero, opening Sept. 21 in aPasadena Playhouse guest production at the Carrie Hamilton Theatre. Performances will continue through Oct. 21, with low-priced previews beginning Sept. 15.

Stars of MEAN GIRLS, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and More Among Lineup for Broadway Flea Autograph Table & Photo Booth
by Julie Musbach - Sep 18, 2018


More than 80 legendary, emerging and beloved Broadway and Off-Broadway stars are ready to take photos, sign autographs and meet their biggest fans on Sunday, September 30, at the 32nd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish Comes to Teaneck!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2018


Black Box Studios & The Black Box Performing Arts Center, in conjunction with The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, presents a special fundraiser for The Teaneck Chamber of Commerce's Cultural Arts Committee: The Yiddish Fiddler on the Roof: A Backstage View of the Current Smash Hit!

IAMA's 2018-19 Season of Premieres Features Partnerships With Pasadena Playhouse, Latino Theater Company
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2018


IAMA Theatre Company will present three premieres and forge new partnerships in 2018-19, the company's 11th season.

Al Roker Will Make His Broadway Debut In WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2018


Waitress is serving up another fresh face at the diner! Beloved TODAY show weather anchor Al Roker will make his Broadway debut as "Joe" from October 5-November 11.

Photo Coverage: Leslie Odom, Jr., Cynthia Erivo, and More Visit Nicolette Robinson Backstage After WAITRESS Debut
by Walter McBride - Sep 5, 2018


Many familiar faces visited Robinson following her debut performing last night, including her husband Leslie Odom, Jr., Cynthia Erivo, Anthony Ramos, Patina Miller, and more! Check out the photos below!

The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Announces Films for 2018 Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 4, 2018


The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF), presented by Mountain Valley Spring Water, announced today that HILLBILLY (d. Ashley York& Sally Rubin) will open the 27th annual festival in Hot Springs, Arkansas. HSDFF, the longest running all documentary film festival in North America, will celebrate its 27th season on October 19th-27th.

3 Plays Come to The Carrie Hamilton Theatre Of Pasadena Playhouse This Fall!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2018


Tickets on sale today for three plays in the Carrie Hamilton Theatre of the Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, this fall. The Los Angeles premiere of Bess Wohl's darkly comic American Hero, a Pasadena Playhouse Guest Production from IAMA Theatre Company, directed by James Eckhouse performs September 15 to October 31 (press opening September 21).  Next, The USC School of Dramatic Arts and Pasadena Playhouse continue their exciting partnership by presenting two productions for the School's MFA in Acting program at the Carrie Hamilton Theatre: Detroit 67 by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Gregg T. Daniel November 8-10, and The Receptionist by Adam Bock, directed by Andi Chapman November 16-17.

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