David Alpert News

Heart On Sleeve Productions (Johnnie Moore Hawkins, Executive Producer) is delighted to present the world premiere of The Apple Boys: A Barbershop Quartet Musical, a one-of-a-kind musical that propels the uniquely American art form of the barbershop quartet into the stratosphere. Hilarious and heart-warming, The Apple Boys features a book by writer and performer Jonothon Lyons, music and lyrics by 2017 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Ben Bonnema (Adult Swim's Peter Panic, Boys Who Tricked Me), and is directed by David Alpert (If/Then, The Trip to Bountiful). Performances will begin November 30 and run through December 23 at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue) with an opening on December 9.

AMC released today a new “The Walking Dead” trailer for the remainder of the first half of season 9, airing Sundays at 9pm ET/PT. 

AMC has announced the first projects in development from Chief Content Officer Scott M. Gimple for The Walking Dead Universe. A series of AMC Studios Original Films, starring Andrew Lincoln and written by Gimple, are planned to continue the story of Rick Grimes, with the first expected to begin production as early as 2019.

The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) will honor Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning actress Victoria Clark, NYMF Board Member Jill Jaysen and Tony Award-winning producers Frankel, Viertel, Baruch, Routh Group at its 2018 Gala on Sunday, November 11 at the Edison Ballroom in Midtown Manhattan (240 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036).

Nat Geo WILD announced today the greenlight of Dead by Dawn, a new six-part series that brings horror to nature. From Skybound Entertainment (creators of 'The Walking Dead') and Love Productions, Dead by Dawn is the first-ever horror nature series. This genre-bending series showcases the horror that is reality in the wild when the sun goes down. Each episode offers its own unique twist on horror, inspired by classic, modern and cult classic films, and uses innovative storytelling techniques to infuse suspense, tension and eeriness into the terrifyingly real stories of life in the wild ... after dark.

Cast members of The Apple Boys: A Barbershop Quartet Musical are scheduled to make several high-profile appearances on October 31 as part of New York City's 45th Annual Village Halloween Parade. At 9:30 AM, The Apple Boys will appear on Fox 5 TV's 'Good Day New York,' singing an original song. At 7:45 PM, The Apple Boys will perform outside the landmarked Jefferson Market Library as Basil Twists' iconic 14-foot spider descends the clocktower.

According to TVGuide, Andrew Lincoln's final episode of The Walking Dead is approaching, and to show his gratitude for all of the support from the fans and the media, he penned a heartfelt letter, which was shared with ComicBook.com.

AMC released today the brand new opening credit sequence for season nine of “The Walking Dead.” Watch the sequence below! Regarding the stunning opener, executive producer and showrunner Angela Kang commented: “The opening credit sequence is indicative of the new look and feel to the world this season and we wanted to give a nod to the show's graphic novel origins. As we jump into a new chapter of the story, we wanted to present something fun and fresh for our viewers to reflect the changing landscape, where nature will be playing a bigger role. While our survivors work to rebuild and adjust to the crumbling infrastructure, the threat of the dead is constantly looming. And true to the spirit of our show, there are Easter Eggs for the fans to find if they're looking close!” 

The 11th annual Living for Today benefit concert, featuring a lineup of  Broadway favorites who this year will be singing their favorite Kander and Ebb tunes, takes place October 1 at 7:00 PM at Joe's Pub.

Heart On Sleeve Productions Presents the World Premiere Of The Apple Boys: A Barbershop Quartet Musical, November 30 - December 23

AMC released today the official key art, synopsis and select gallery images from the highly-anticipated new season of “The Walking Dead,” premiering Sunday, October 7 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

AMC released today a series of new images from the highly-anticipated season nine opener of “The Walking Dead,” premiering Sunday, October 7 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

On Sunday, August 5th, Autumn Hurlbert (Something Rotten!, Legally Blonde), made her solo cabaret debut at Broadway's Supper Club, Feinstein's/54 Below. 

Autumn Hurlbert (Legally Blonde, Nobody Loves You, Something Rotten!) will make her solo debut at Feinstein's/54 Below this Sunday, August 5th, 2018, at 7:00pm.

AMC Renews Popular Original Series BETTER CALL SAUL, FEAR THE WALKING DEAD and MCMAFIA

Netflix is redeveloping the scripts and re-casting the new horror/fantasy series Locke & Key for a 10 episode season developed by Carlton Cuse, Aron Eli Coleite and Meredith Averill.

Plagued by demons since childhood, Kyle is on a journey to find answers – but what he uncovers could mean the end of life as we know it.

The suspense-horror series OUTCAST returns for its ten-episode second season FRIDAY, JULY 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on CINEMAX. Continuing to probe the mystery of what lies behind the town of Rome's supernatural manifestations, and why they are drawn to Kyle, the show explores how people cope with extreme circumstances while protecting the ones they love. OUTCAST is created and executive produced by Robert Kirkman ('The Walking Dead') and based on the Skybound/Image comic title by creator Robert Kirkman and artist Paul Azaceta.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Autumn Hurlbert (Legally Blonde, Nobody Loves You, Something Rotten!) on Sunday, August 5th, 2018, at 7:00pm.

Autumn Hurlbert (Legally Blonde, Nobody Loves You, Something Rotten!) will make her solo concert debut at Feinstein's/54 Below on Sunday, August 5th, 2018, at 7:00pm.