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Angela Lansbury & Dana Ivey to Lead Benefit Reading of British Comedy LETTICE AND LOVAGE for The Acting Company
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 25, 2016


Angela Lansbury and Dana Ivey will head an all-star cast in the staged reading of the beloved British comedy, Lettice and Lovage, a benefit for The Acting Company, to be held one night only, Monday, June 13, at 7 PM, at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, it was announced this afternoon.

HBO to Debut CONFIRMATION, Starring Kerry Washington, Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2016


HBO Films' CONFIRMATION stars Kerry Washington (Emmy® and Golden Globe nominee for “Scandal”; “Django Unchained,” “Ray”), Wendell Pierce (

HBO to Debut New Drama CONFIRMATION, 4/16; Kerry Washington Stars
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2016


   HBO has confirmed the debut date for CONFIRMATION, with the HBO Films drama scheduled to debut SATURDAY, APRIL 16 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

Gabriel Ebert, Michael Urie & More Set for The Acting Company's Reading of Wilde's AN IDEAL HUSBAND
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 15, 2016


The Acting Company will continue its 2016 John McDonald Salon Series with a reading of Oscar Wilde's beloved comedy An Ideal Husband on Monday, April 18th at 7 PM at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at the West Side YMCA, 10 W. 64th Street, New York, NY. Single tickets are $35 and include a post-show reception with the cast. The performance is sold out. For waitlist information, call (212) 258-3111 or visit www.theactingcompany.org. 

HBO to Debut CONFIRMATION, Starring Kerry Washington, 4/16
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 28, 2016


HBO Films' CONFIRMATION stars Kerry Washington (Emmy® and Golden Globe nominee for “Scandal”; “Django Unchained,” “Ray”), Wendell Pierce (

VIDEO: Kerry Washington Stars as Anita Hill in New Trailer for HBO's CONFIRMATION
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 4, 2016


HBO will deubt CONFIRMATION on SATURDAY, APRIL 16 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Check out the trailer for the film below!

Kevin Kline and Nina Arianda Lead Reading of Noel Coward's PRESENT LAUGHTER Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2016


The Acting Company continues its 2016 John McDonald Salon Series with a reading of Noel Coward's charming comedy PRESENT LAUGHTER tonight, February 22nd at 7 PM at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at the West Side YMCA, 10 W. 64th Street, New York, NY. The reading, set to star Tony winners Kevin Kline and Nina Arianda, is sold out.

Kevin Kline and Nina Arianda to Lead Reading of Noel Coward's PRESENT LAUGHTER
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2016


Just announced, The Acting Company will continue its 2016 John McDonald Salon Series with a reading of Noel Coward's charming comedy PRESENT LAUGHTER on Monday, February 22nd at 7 PM at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at the West Side YMCA, 10 W. 64th Street, New York, NY. The reading, set to star Tony winners Kevin Kline and Nina Arianda, is already sold out!

VIDEO: First Look - Kerry Washington Portrays Anita Hill in HBO's CONFIRMATION
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 12, 2016


Below, check out a first tease for HBO's CONFIRMATION, debuting SATURDAY, APRIL 16.

HBO to Debut New Drama CONFIRMATION, 4/16; Kerry Washington Stars
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 2, 2016


   HBO has confirmed the debut date for CONFIRMATION, with the HBO Films drama scheduled to debut SATURDAY, APRIL 16 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2 Arrives on Digital HD, Blu-ray This March
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 27, 2016


Suzanne Collins' best-selling book trilogy comes to a thrilling resolution in THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2, arriving on Digital HD March 8 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack + Digital HD, DVD + Digital, and On Demand March 22

Dana Ivey to Direct WASTE for The Acting Company
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 18, 2016


The Acting Company (Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) will launch its 2016 John McDonald Salon Series with a reading of Harley Granville-Barker's controversial British drama Waste on Monday, January 25th at 7 PM at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at the West Side YMCA, 10 W. 64th Street, New York, NY. Single tickets are $35 and include a post-show reception with the cast. Series subscriptions are also available. Purchase at www.theactingcompany.org or call (212) 258-3111.

Kerry Washington, Jennifer Hudson & More to Star in HBO Film's CONFIRMATION
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 8, 2016


The film details the explosive 1991 Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination hearings, which brought the country to a standstill and forever changed the way we think about sexual harassment, victims' rights and modern-day race relations.

VIDEO: Patina Miller Shares MOCKINGJAY Cover of 'The Hanging Tree' in Time for Part 2 Premiere
by TV News Desk - Nov 19, 2015


Stage and screen star Patina Miller took to Twitter today to share a clip of her covering 'The Hanging Tree', a tune from THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1. Check it out below!

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2 Coming to IMAX Theaters 11/20!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2015


IMAX Corporation and Lionsgate today announced that The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, the next installment of the global blockbuster “Hunger Games” franchise, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released in IMAX® 3D theaters domestically for the film's November 20th rollout.

VIDEO: Watch Two All-New Clips from THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2
by - Nov 4, 2015


Two ALL-NEW clips from THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2 have just been released. "Old Friends," features Katniss [Jennifer Lawrence] revealing her plan to Johanna[Jena Malone], and "Real," features Katniss and Peeta [Josh Hutcherson] in a moment of reality.

Final Issue of THE HUNGER GAMES In-World Fashion Magazine 'Capitol Couture' Out Now
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 29, 2015


From the beginning, Capitol Couture, The Hunger Games' in-world fashion magazine, has captivated fans with beautiful images, editorial detailing real-world couture (through the lens of the film's world) and exclusive content from The Capitol.

VIDEO: Watch THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY ­PART 2 'Epic Finale' TV Spot
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 28, 2015


Her story has captivated the world. Now, join Katniss Everdeen [Jennifer Lawrence] in the Epic Finale of The Hunger Games franchise, THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2.

Michael Riedel Talks New Book RAZZLE DAZZLE and More at The Old Globe Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2015


The Old Globe will present a free, one-night-only event, Barry Edelstein In Conversation with Michael Riedel, tonight, October 22 at 6:00 p.m.

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