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EPIX Greenlights PUNK Docuseries
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 10, 2018


Premium network EPIX has greenlit Punk, a four-part docuseries from executive producer John Varvatos.  Varvatos brings his passion and deep connection to the roots of the PUNK movement to the series, partnering with filmmaker Derik Murray's Network Entertainment to produce the quintessential story of punk.  The series is currently in production, and will premiere on EPIX on March 11, 2019 at 10 PM. 

Photo Flash: First Look at IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO SHOW At Vagabond Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2018


The Vagabond Theatre Company (VTC) presents its Second Annual Holiday Spectacular: It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show.

Epix Presents Docuseries ELVIS GOES THERE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 28, 2018


Premium network EPIX® continues to amplify its original slate, adding to its scripted greenlights with the docuseries Elvis Goes There.  Premiering Monday, February 4, 2019 at 10pm, the four-episode, one-hour series follows renowned journalist Elvis Mitchell as he travels with A-list filmmakers and actors to places of inspiration around the world with unprecedented access, exploring how each location shaped their work and identity. 

BWW Review: CHRISTMAS IN BABYLON Unpacks Family Dynamics With Comedy At The Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
by Kelsey Lawler - Nov 26, 2018


The stakes are always higher and the timeline is always tighter at holiday time. What results in 'Christmas in Babylon' are lessons in forgiving others, forgiving yourself, and moving forward - lessons that, for some reason, we are all more willing to embrace at this most wonderful time of the year.

VTC Announces Cast for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Live Radio Play
by Julie Musbach - Oct 29, 2018


The Vagabond Theatre Company (VTC) is thrilled to introduce the cast of their Second Annual Holiday Spectacular: It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show.

The Vagabonds Present IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2018


Come join The Vagabonds for our Second Annual Holiday Spectacular It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

EPIX Greenlights Comedy Docuseries UNPROTECTED SETS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 16, 2018


Premium television network EPIX has greenlit an all-new original docuseries Unprotected Sets, which will premiere Friday, October 5 at 11 PM ET/PT.  From executive producers Wanda Sykes and Page Hurwitz (Push It Productions), Barry Poznick, President of MGM's Unscripted Television and MGM Television, the series will take a raw, unfiltered look at stand up through the eyes of the funniest up and coming comedians from across the country.  The series will shoot in Portland, San Diego, Washington, D.C., Minneapolis and Atlanta.   Hurwitz will be the series showrunner.

Photo Flash: Meet The Cast Of ANNIE at Danbury's Musicals At Richter
by Alan Henry - Jul 30, 2018


Musicals at Richter (MAR), continues its 34th season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, with Martin Charnin and Charles Strouse's ebullient musical 'Annie,' playing July 27 through August 11. Staged on the grounds of the Richter Arts Center in Danbury, performances take place outdoors under the stars Friday through Sunday evenings at 8:00 p.m., with additional specially discounted performances on Thursday, August 2 and 9.

ANNIE Lights Up Stage At Danbury's Musicals At Richter July 28-August 11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2018


Musicals at Richter (MAR), continues its 34th season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, with Martin Charnin and Charles Strouse's ebullient musical 'Annie,' playing July 27 through August 11. Staged on the grounds of the Richter Arts Center in Danbury, performances take place outdoors under the stars Today through Sunday evenings at 8:00 p.m., with additional specially discounted performances on Thursday, August 2 and 9.

ANNIE Lights Up Stage At Danbury's Musicals At Richter July 28-August 11
by Julie Musbach - Jul 18, 2018


Musicals at Richter (MAR), continues its 34th season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, with Martin Charnin and Charles Strouse's ebullient musical 'Annie,' playing July 27 through August 11. Staged on the grounds of the Richter Arts Center in Danbury, performances take place outdoors under the stars Friday through Sunday evenings at 8:00 p.m., with additional specially discounted performances on Thursday, August 2 and 9.

EPIX Sets Premiere Date for THE CONTENDER, Reveals 16 Fighters Vying for the Champion Belt
by Macon Prickett - Jun 27, 2018


Premium pay television network EPIX® has announced the 16 fighters who will be facing off with one another for the championship belt on the revival of boxing franchise series The Contender this fall. The highly anticipated 12-episode season, from MGM Television and Paramount Television, will premiere on EPIX on Aug. 24, 2018 at 10 PM ET/PT.

Academy Award Winner John Ridley Joins EPIX Series GODFATHER OF HARLEM, Joining Forest Whitaker
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 19, 2018


Multi-award winning writer-director John Ridley (American Crime) has signed on to direct the first episode of the EPIX(R) original series, Godfather of Harlem, created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, starring and executive produced by Oscar(R) winner Forest Whitaker.

Academy Award Winner John Ridley Joins Epix Series GODFATHER OF HARLEM Produced by ABC Signature Studios
by Macon Prickett - Jun 19, 2018


Multi-award winning writer-director John Ridley (American Crime) has signed on to direct the first episode of the EPIX® original series, Godfather of Harlem, created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, starring and executive produced by Oscar® winner Forest Whitaker.

EPIX Greenlights Drama Series PENNYWORTH, DC Origin Story of Batman's Best Friend
by Tori Hartshorn - May 16, 2018


Premium cable network EPIX(R) announced today a straight-to-series greenlight of the DC origin story PENNYWORTH, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, executive producer/writer Bruno Heller (Gotham, The Mentalist, Rome) and executive producer/director Danny Cannon (Gotham, CSI series).

Epix Greenlights Batman Prequel Series PENNYWORTH
by Macon Prickett - May 16, 2018


Premium cable network EPIX® announced today a straight-to-series greenlight of the DC origin story PENNYWORTH, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, executive producer/writer Bruno Heller (Gotham, The Mentalist, Rome) and executive producer/director Danny Cannon (Gotham, CSIseries).

Forest Whitaker To Star In New Epix Scripted Drama GODFATHER IN HARLEM
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 25, 2018


According to The Hollywood Reporter, Forest Whitaker has signed on to star in the new straight-to-series scripted drama GODFATHER IN HARLEM. The new EPIX show got a 10 episode order. In addition to starring in, Whitaker will also executive produce. Read more about the news from The Hollywood Reporter here!

Photo Flash: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Comes to TheatreWorks This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2018


On Friday, May 4 TheatreWorks New Milford will premiere Mel Brooks' Zany movie-turned-musical musical, Young Frankenstein.The curtain rises at 8:00 p.m. every Friday and Saturday and 2:00pm on some Sundays through June 2.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Comes to TheatreWorks New Milford
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2018


 On May 4, TheatreWorks New Milford will open their first musical of the season, Young Frankenstein by Mel Brooks.

EPIX Captures Espionage Drama DEEP STATE
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 16, 2018


Premium cable network EPIX, an MGM company, today announced the premiere of DEEP STATE, the eight-episode espionage drama produced by Fox Networks Group Europe & Africa. Starring the critically-acclaimed actor Mark Strong, and Game of Thrones' Joe Dempsie, the gritty new drama is set to premiere on Sunday, June 17 at 9pm. Co-created, directed and written by Matthew Parkhill (Rogue) DEEP STATE is a grounded, visceral thriller, moving between the deeply personal story of a family man fighting to escape his past and the violent, dark excesses of government and global corporate power.

EPIX To Premiere Espionage Drama DEEP STATE June 17
by Macon Prickett - Mar 16, 2018


Premium cable network EPIX, an MGM company, today announced the premiere of DEEP STATE, the eight-episode espionage drama produced by Fox Networks Group Europe & Africa. Starring the critically-acclaimed actor Mark Strong, and Game of Thrones' Joe Dempsie, the gritty new drama is set to premiere on Sunday, June 17 at 9pm. Co-created, directed and written by Matthew Parkhill (Rogue) DEEP STATE is a grounded, visceral thriller, moving between the deeply personal story of a family man fighting to escape his past and the violent, dark excesses of government and global corporate power.

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