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Alex Young, Alan Cox, Ryan Kopel and More to Star BLUFF, a New Musical for Radio
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2021


Bluff is a madcap romp through a surreal universe in which everyone lies about everything all of the time. Everyone that is apart from Alec who has been raised 'honest'. As he desperately tries to navigate what is real and what is not, It becomes clear that he must come to terms with his own dark secret, as the world starts to unravel around him. 

Full Cast Announced For New Musical ST ANNE COMES HOME
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2020


Willow Walk Productions today announce the full cast for new musical St. Anne Comes Home written and composed by Jack Miles, which returns to the Actors' Church, following a sell-out run this summer.

Iris Theatre Announces Winter Season 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2020


Following the announcement this week that Iris Theatre, the resident theatre company of the Actors' Church in Covent Garden, is one of the twelve new beneficiaries of Sir Ian McKellen's 80th Birthday tour, Paul-Ryan Carberry, Artistic Director, today announces its winter season 2020.

The Flynn Cancels All Main Stage Productions Through the End of 2020
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2020


The Flynn today announced that it will hold no performances in its 1,411-seat theater through December 31, 2020, due to COVID-19 operating restrictions regarding the safety of large gatherings. This affects all Flynn presentations and rental events previously scheduled during this time period.

Science Channel Presents DEAD SEA SCROLLS: THE DOOMSDAY PROPHECY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 10, 2020


Two thousand years ago, hundreds of Jewish rebels defied the mightiest empire in the world and turned history on its head

Science Channel Announces New Season of UNEARTHED
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 30, 2019


Science Channel's signature archaeology series that digs up the deepest secrets of history's great civilizations, UNEARTHED, is returning with new episodes beginning Sunday, November 3 at 9 p.m. More than just scientific investigations, the series uses explosive animation to unearth the hidden stories of iconic monuments and tackles the mysteries behind them. Among the sites explored during the new season are the Tower of Babel, in which the UNEARTHED was granted unique access to rarely seen sites in Iraq.

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Partners with Grand Isle Resort & Spa for the 'Pigs of Paradise World Tour'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 14, 2019


The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) will travel to Grand Isle Resort & Spa on Great Exuma, Bahamas for an enjoyable weekend of film showings, taking place July 4 – 7 to celebrate the arts. The FLIFF Exuma Film Festival is Pigs of Paradise's third stop in the world tour, which began in Cannes in May and concludes with London in September. 

GREASE Returns To London With An All New Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2018


From humble beginnings as a rough Off-Broadway workshop to the glitz of Broadway and Hollywood, Grease The Musical is nothing short of a global phenomenon. Centre Stage London brings this celebrated musical back to London with an all new cast!

WEST SIDE STORY Comes to Bishopsgate Institute; Pre-Show Talk And Exclusive Performance Announced
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2018


Following two rounds of highly-competitive the cast for Bishopsgate Institute's production of West Side Story can now be announced.

Photo Flash: First Look at CARMEN HIGH at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 5, 2016


By Bridget Stucker 'Hey, Carmen, you're so fine...!' This week, while the Festival Theater in Edinburgh indulges the opera lover with the classic bel canto opera, Norma, a group of young, singing-actors give opera a facelift over at Spotlites International.

Stephanie Vlahos' CARMEN HIGH Will Play at Edinburgh Fringe Festival Next Week
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 29, 2016


The 69th annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival will begin next week in Scotland. Opening up the Spotlites International Theatre in their new location at the corner of Hanover Street in the beautiful building of the Royal Society of Edinburgh is a new musical called, Carmen High. Carmen High is conceived and directed by Stephanie Vlahos, based on the Bizet opera, Carmen. Carmen High is a theatrical mash up of opera, hip hop, original songs, and classical music that reinvents the opera of Carmen as the real American high school experience told through the authentic voices of gifted teenage performers.

Saatchi Gallery Partners with Hyatt Regency London Opens INTO THE WOODS Exhibit Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2015


LONDON (August 2015) - Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill is delighted to celebrate its association with London's leading contemporary art gallery, Saatchi Gallery, with the launch of a new exhibition titled 'Into the Woods'. This special exhibition will be on display from 25 September and showcases the recent work of eight UK-based artists: Jonny Briggs, Grant Foster, Aly Helyer, Tom Howse, Nicholas Johnson, Emily Morey, Juliette Losq and Tom Shedden.

Saatchi Gallery Partners with Hyatt Regency London to Present INTO THE WOODS Exhibit, 10/22
by Matt Smith - Oct 2, 2015


LONDON (August 2015) - Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill is delighted to celebrate its association with London's leading contemporary art gallery, Saatchi Gallery, with the launch of a new exhibition titled 'Into the Woods'. This special exhibition will be on display from 25 September and showcases the recent work of eight UK-based artists: Jonny Briggs, Grant Foster, Aly Helyer, Tom Howse, Nicholas Johnson, Emily Morey, Juliette Losq and Tom Shedden.

CULTUS DEORUM Exhibit Opens Today at Saatchi Gallery
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2014


London, UK – Today, 1 October, the Saatchi Gallery will open Cultus Deorum, an exhibition of works by nine contemporary artists, in the Prints & Originals Gallery.

CULTUS DEORUM Exhibit to be Displayed at Saatchi Gallery, 10/1
by Matt Smith - Sep 17, 2014


London, UK – On 1 October, the Saatchi Gallery will open Cultus Deorum, an exhibition of works by nine contemporary artists, in the Prints & Originals Gallery.

PASSIVE CONFLICT Reflects a Story of Conflicts and Struggles During World War II
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 17, 2014


The Island of Jersey is a part of the British Empire, and the Crown's oldest possession. Hitler has to prove to his military and to his country that he can be the first leader to set foot on British soil since William the Conqueror, which was nearly a thousand years ago. Besides, he believes, he can use it as a stepping stone to Britain. The Islands are to be demilitarized and so, Charlie Smith a British Royal Navy Serviceman had to evacuate leaving his family behind.

PASSIVE CONFLICT Recounts Stories of Struggles, Hardship and Survival During World War II
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 17, 2014


The Island of Jersey is a part of the British Empire, and the Crown's oldest possession. Hitler has to prove to his military and to his country that he can be the first leader to set foot on British soil since William the Conqueror, which was nearly a thousand years ago. Besides, he believes, he can use it as a stepping stone to Britain. The Islands are to be demilitarized and so, Charlie Smith a British Royal Navy Serviceman had to evacuate leaving his family behind.

Discovery Channel Debuts 3-Part Series SALVAGE CITY Today
by TV News Desk - Dec 22, 2013


St. Louis has been on the world stage for centuries. But after industry left the city, many of the city's once-thriving factory and warehouse districts became Rust Belt boneyards.

Discovery Channel to Premiere 3-Part Series SALVAGE CITY, 12/22
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 16, 2013


St. Louis has been on the world stage for centuries. But after industry left the city, many of the city's once-thriving factory and warehouse districts became Rust Belt boneyards.

North American Premiere of GRAND GUIGNOL Set for San Francisco's Z Space, 10/30-11/3
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 27, 2013


Andrade Events and Ottoman, Ltd. are proud to announce the North American premiere ofGRAND GUIGNOL, a horror play by Carl Grose, inspired by the Theatre du Grand Guignol and naturalistic horror stage shows that were all the rage in London and Paris in the early 20th century. Directed by Mitchell Altieri, GRAND GUIGNOL will play at Z Space (450 Florida Street, San Francisco) Wednesday, October 30 through Sunday, November 3, 2013. Rife with madness and murders, maiming and mutilation including jaw-dropping special effects and a dose of humor and satire - GRAND GUIGNOL creates the perfect Halloween experience - complete with food and drink - for a bloody good time. Scenery is designed by Charlie Smith, costumes by Thomas Marquez, lighting by Pamela Z. Gray and hair and make-up by Shae Smoot. Performances are Wednesday, October 30 through Sunday, November 3 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. There is a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Seating options for the GRAND GUIGNOL range from "splatter zone" seats to "shock boxes" that feature a VIP experience including a pre-show dinner, unlimited champagne and Grand Guignol signature cocktails. There will be a special Halloween themed package available on October 31 that will include an after party at Inner Mission (2050 Bryant Street, San Francisco). Tickets ($15 to $195) go on sale Tuesday, October 1 and may be purchased at www.GrandGuignolSF.com.

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