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Netflix's BLACK RABBIT Adds Academy Award Winner Troy Kotsur, Robin de Jesus, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2024


Netflix has announced new additions to the cast of Black Rabbit, the upcoming limited series starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman. Among those joining are Academy Award-winning actor Troy Kotsur, Robin De Jesus, Abbey Lee, and Odessa Young. The series follows the owner of a New York City hotspot (Law) who allows his turbulent brother (Bateman) back into his life and opens the door to escalating dangers that threaten to bring down everything he's built.

DEAD OUTLAW, STEREOPHONIC & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024


Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.

Playhouse on Park, in Collaboration with Charter Oak Cultural Center, Will Host Hartford Jewish Playwriting Contest
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024


In collaboration with Charter Oak Cultural Center and the Jewish Plays Project, Playhouse on Park is hosting the 8th Annual Hartford Jewish Playwriting Contest.

Charter Oak Cultural Center and Playhouse on Park Join to Host Jewish Playwriting Contest 2024
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024


In collaboration with Charter Oak Cultural Center and the Jewish Plays Project, Playhouse on Park is hosting the 8th Annual Hartford Jewish Playwriting Contest.

OUR CLASS Enters Final Week of Performances at Brooklyn Academy Of Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024


New Yorkers have only one more week to see Our Class, the award-winning play by Tadeusz Słobodzianek, currently running at Brooklyn Academy of Music. Learn how to purchase tickets!

OUR CLASS Extended Through February 11 At Brooklyn Academy Of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024


'Our Class' extends its run at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Fisher Fishman Space until February 11. Don't miss this captivating production.

Photos: First Look at OUR CLASS at Brooklyn Academy of Music
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


All new production photos have been released from Our Class, the award-winning play by Tadeusz Słobodzianek, currently running at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Fisher (Fishman Space) for its New York premiere. Check out the photos here!

Video: The Company of OUR CLASS At Brooklyn Academy of Music Meets the Press!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2023


Our Class, the contemporary, award-winning play by Tadeusz Slobodzianek and directed by Ukrainian-born, Jewish director Igor Golyak will see a completely new production and its New York premiere at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) beginning January 12. The cast and creative team of the play met the press this week and BroadwayWorld correspondent Richard Ridge was on hand to chat with the cast! See video of our visit to the rehearsal room!

OUR CLASS To Be A Featured Production At Under The Radar Festival 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023


'OUR CLASS' is set to make its New York premiere at BAM as a featured production at the Under the Radar Festival 2024. Don't miss this exciting play!

Full Cast Set for OUR CLASS at BAM Starring Alexandra Silber, Richard Topol & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023


Our Class, the award-winning play by Tadeusz Słobodzianek, which will premiere at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) for its New York premiere in January, has revealed its cast. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Alex Boniello, Damon J. Gillespie, and More Will Lead Industry Presentation of THE WAY OUT
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023


The Way Out will host an industry presentation this week. Directed by Dave Solomon, the cast includes Gus Birney, Alex Boniello, Sebastian Delascasas, Damon J. Gillespie, Chris Gray and Elizabeth Teeter.

Photos: Inside Royal Family Production's Sweet Sixteen Kick-Off Gala
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023


Go inside Royal Family Production’s Sweet Sixteen Kick-Off gala, where they previewed their upcoming productions for their sixteenth season. The event was held October 2nd at their Times Square location with Kathleen Chalfant (Tony nominee, Angels in America) as host for the evening. Check out photos here!

Photos & Video: Brian Stokes Mitchell, Julia Lester & More On Display in The Fifth Avenue Portrait Collection by Alexa Meade
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2023


The Fifth Avenue Portrait Collection, a massive public art exhibit by artist Alexa Meade, spanning 180 feet long, is now on display in the heart of New York City on Fifth Avenue and 44th Street. See photos!

Video: STARZ Shares SHINING VALE Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - Sep 13, 2023


“Shining Vale,” stars Emmy Award® nominee Courteney Cox (“Friends,” “Cougar Town”), Academy Award® nominee and Emmy Award® winner Greg Kinnear (As Good as It Gets, “The Kennedys”) and Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino (“Hollywood,” “The Expecting”). Watch the video trailer now!

Video: How Alexa Meade Is Turning Broadway Stars Into Works of Art
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 31, 2023


Ever wonder what you'd look like as a two-dimensional painting? Well, wonder no more! In this video, watch as Alexa Meade paints BroadwayWorld's very own Richard Ridge and chats about giving Broadway stars like Amber Gray, Derek Klena, Drew Gehling, Gus Birney, and more a 2-D makeover!

SHINING VALE to Return For Season Two in October on STARZ
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2023


STARZ announced that the horror comedy “Shining Vale,” starring Emmy Award® nominee Courteney Cox (“Friends,” “Cougar Town”), Academy Award® nominee and Emmy Award® winner Greg Kinnear (As Good as It Gets, “The Kennedys”) and Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino (“Hollywood,” “The Expecting”), will return for season two.

Photos: Alexa Meade Paints Amber Gray, Derek Klena, Drew Gehling, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2023


All new photos have been released of Broadway stars artist Alexa Meade has painted, including Amber Gray, Derek Klena, Drew Gehling, Gus Birney, Matthew Sims Jr., Tony Award-winner Tom Kitt, and producer Eva Price.

Watch Ellie Kemper & Luke Grimes in HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS; Now Available on Netflix
by Michael Major - Jul 27, 2023


Happiness For Beginners, starring Ellie Kemper and Luke Grimes, is now streaming on Netflix. Join Helen as she embarks on an adventure of self-discovery while hiking the Appalachian Trail with a group of quirky strangers. Based on the beloved novel by Katherine Center, watch the video trailer and start streaming now on Netflix.

Bill Irwin and Jacob Ming-Trent to Join Eden Espinosa & More at WTF Cabaret
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2023


Don't miss the incredible lineup featuring Bill Irwin and Jacob Ming-Trent, joining Eden Espinosa and more at the highly anticipated WTF Cabaret. Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary performances and talent on display.

Eden Espinosa, Alison Pill, Asmeret Ghebremichael & More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2023


Williamstown Theatre Festival has revealed the lineup for the WTF Cabaret, a cabaret series curated in partnership with Tony Award nominee and Festival mainstay Christopher Fitzgerald. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

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