J.J. Abrams News

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

Jake Gyllenhaal is coming to the small screen in a forthcoming legal thriller. Presumed Innocent, based on the novel by Scott Turow, will see its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival in New York during June 5-16. Presumed Innocent is an eight-episode limited series starring and executive produced by Jake Gyllenhaal, hailing from David E. Kelley and executive producer J.J. Abrams, and is based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Scott Turow.

Sara Bareilles is returning to the Hollywood Bowl like never before. The Waitress star announced that she will playing her own songs at an August concert at the iconic venue. However, she will be joined by the Hollywood Bowl orchestra to play reimagined versions of her music. The career-spanning performance will be conducted by Thomas Wilkins.

Get the scoop on Y'ALL SWEET TEA, the viral brand loved by celebrities like Si Robertson and Brenda Gantt. Find out why this new tea company is making waves in the entertainment industry.

Playwright Christopher Durang is the recipient of The Dramatists Guild's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Learn more about Durang and about the award!

 Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!

Keen Company announces new block of tickets for GLORY DAYS benefit concert featuring Jordan Dobson, Derek Klena, Colton Ryan, and George Salazar. One-night-only event at Symphony Space.

Sara Bareilles and Pulitzer Prize finalist and Sarah Ruhl will team up for a new musical - The Interestings – based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Meg Wolitzer.

The full cast has been revealed for the world premiere of Ryan Drake’s you don’t have to do anything, directed by Ryan Dobrin and produced by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Heroes of the Fourth Turning and Corsicana playwright Will Arbery.

Past recipients of the Golden Eddie include Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino, Kathleen Kennedy, Christopher Nolan, Lauren Shuler Donner, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Guillermo del Toro, Vince Gilligan, J.J. Abrams, Nancy Meyers, Martin Scorsese, Norman Jewison, Robert Zemeckis, George Lucas, and the Sundance Institute, among others.

Complete casting has been announced for Keen Company's upcoming benefit concert of Glory Days by Nick Blaemire and James Gardiner. Find out who is joining the cast here!

Renowned Las Vegas mentalist Paul Draper elected to leadership council of The Magic Circle. Paul Draper becomes the first American to serve at the highest level in the world's most famous magic society.

Varèse Sarabande celebrates the 20th anniversary of Michael Giacchino's iconic score for 'Lost: Season One' with a first-ever vinyl release. The 2-LP edition features notes from J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, Carlton Cuse, Bryan Burk, and composer Michael Giacchino.

Ryan Drake’s you don’t have to do anything will make its world premiere at HERE, February 8–23.

The Play That Goes Wrong will welcome back alum Matt Harrington returning to the role of Chris Bean, as Chris Lanceley takes over as Robert tomorrow night at New World Stages. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Get a glimpse of the celebrities who attended the opening night of GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! including Jimmy Fallon, Debra Messing, Bryan Cranston, and more.

This winter, the festive season wouldn't be complete without a Bristol Old Vic spectacular. From 23 Nov–6 Jan, the Theatre will be lit up with a modern reimagining of Arabian Nights from writer Sonali Bhattacharyya. Find out who is in the cast here!

Madison Wells Live will present a private industry reading of Locker Room Talk, a new play by Meghan Kennedy, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in New York City.

Due to popular demand, tickets are now on sale through April 28, 2024 for  The Play That Goes Wrong at New World Stages! Find out how to get tickets for the new dates here!

Emmy and Tony Award winner Billy Crudup will reprise his award–winning role in David Cale’s Harry Clarke, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre (2015 Addison St., Berkeley) November 15–December 23, 2023.