McKay George News

The Casting Directors’ Guild has announced the winners for the 2024 CDG Casting Awards. Check out the full list of winners here, as well as photos from the night!

The Jewish Partisan Educational Foundation (JPEF) announces its 2023 Gala, Inspire! Fighting Antisemitism: The Legacy of Defiance, Monday, November 13, 5:30-8:30 pm EST, 583 Park Avenue, New York City.

Film, Theater and TV talks at 92Y in January will feature Kelli O'Hara, Brian Cox, Jon Stewart, the cast of Belfast and more! 

Critically-acclaimed actor Jeremy Irons will discuss his new film, Munich: The Edge of War, as well as his career, in a Monday, January 17 interview with 92Y Reel Pieces moderator Annette Insdorf. The interview, which is free with registration, will be broadcast live on 92Y's website at 5 pm ET.

Marquee TV, the streaming service showcasing the world’s best dance, opera, theater and music on demand returns with its Summer Shorts film festival. Enjoy over 30 short films from renowned organizations including LA Opera, The Washington Ballet, San Francisco Dance Film Festival, Platform Presents, Scottish Ballet and more. The films will be available free on Marquee TV throughout August.

Marquee TV's annual Summer Shorts Festival will return this August. Marquee TV has curated its second edition of the Summer Shorts Festival to highlight dance, opera, and theatre, celebrating new short films from established arts organisations as well as unique short form projects from independent artists. 

On 12 June we launched Series Two of CHATTERBOX - an online and interactive interview series which gives young people and youth theatres the chance to interact with renowned artists and industry leaders.

According to the Daily Mail, Matthew Warchus's musical adaptation of his comedy film PRIDE is 'a long way off and may not happen at all, but if it does, it'll surface late in 2016 or 2017.'

The New York Times just revealed a video of director Matthew Warchus narrating a scene from new comedy film PRIDE, which centers on a group of gay rights activists who raised money to help families affected by the miners' strike in 1984. In the scene, the miners host a dance at their community hall and hilarity ensues when Jonathan (Dominic West) takes to the dance floor. Check out the clip HERE!

A musical adaptation of the U.K. comedy film PRIDE is currently in the works from Matthew Warchus

October is packed with over 50 local productions opening on DC area stages. In fact, after the month is over, the writers of Maryland Theatre Guide, where I am the Editor and a columnist, will have reviewed over 80 shows, concerts and cabarets.