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Photos: The Stars Arrive at Opening Night of Alex Edelman's JUST FOR US
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 28, 2023

Obie Award-winning writer & performer Alex Edelman is making his Broadway debut with his award-winning solo show JUST FOR US. Directed by Adam Brace, the show will play a limited engagement through Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Hudson Theatre. Check out photos of the stars arriving at opening night!

Carrie-Anne Moss, Jodie Turner-Smith & More to Lead New STAR WARS Series THE ACOLYTE on Disney+
by Michael Major - Nov 7, 2022

Joining Amandla Stenberg (“The Hate U Give”) are Lee Jung-jae (“Squid Game”), Manny Jacinto (“Nine Perfect Strangers”), Dafne Keen (“His Dark Materials”), Jodie Turner-Smith (“Queen & Slim”), Rebecca Henderson (“Inventing Anna”), Charlie Barnett (“Russian Doll”), Dean-Charles Chapman (“1917”) and Carrie-Anne Moss (“The Matrix”).

Play-Turned-Film NORA HIGHLAND About Queer Casting Is Now Streaming On Revry.TV
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2022

Adapted from the play of the same name, NORA HIGHLAND follows the casting process of a notable gay character in an upcoming Broadway revival and explores the phenomenon of straight performers being lauded for their work in queer roles.

Freeform Renews Critically Acclaimed SINGLE DRUNK FEMALE for Second Season
by Michael Major - Apr 26, 2022

Freeform has renewed breakout comedy “Single Drunk Female,” starring Sofia Black D’Elia and Ally Sheedy, for a second season. Additionally, the young adult brand ordered wanderlust dramedy “While You Were Breeding,” based on the memoir from Kristin Newman (“Only Murders in the Building”), to series.

VIDEO: Hulu Shares SEX APPEAL Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2022

In this hilarious teen comedy, Avery Hansen-White explores that there's more to sex, and love, than mechanics. Relationships require both head and heart. The cast includes Mika Abdalla, Jake Short, Mason Versaw, Paris Jackson, Margaret Cho, Fortune Feimster, Rebecca Henderson, Tate Hanyok, Hayden Szeto, and Artemis Pebdani.

VIDEO: Sofia Black-D'Elia & Ally Sheedy in Freeform's SINGLE DRUNK FEMALE Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2022

In addition to Sofia Black-D'Elia (“Your Honor,” “The Mick”) and Ally Sheedy (“Psych,” The Breakfast Club),“Single Drunk Female” stars Rebecca Henderson (“Russian Doll”), Sasha Compère (“Love Life”), Lily Mae Harrington (“Some Freaks”) and Garrick Bernard (staff writer on Star Trek: Lower Decks). Watch the new trailer now!

Photos: Hulu Shares First Look at Original Film SEX APPEAL
by Michael Major - Dec 7, 2021

In this hilarious teen comedy, Avery Hansen-White doesn’t do things she isn’t excellent at. So when her long-distance boyfriend hints at wanting to take their relationship to the next level, she employs her oldest friend, Larson, as a test subject. The cast features Mika Abdalla, Mason Versaw, Paris Jackson, Margaret Cho, and Fortune Feimster.

IFC FILMS Nabs Modern-Day Whodunnit WEREWOLVES WITHIN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 25, 2021

The ensemble cast includes Sam Richardson (VEEP, DETROITERS), Milana Vayntrub (THIS IS US), George Basil (CRASHING), Sarah Burns (BARRY), Michael Chernus (TOMMY/CBS), Catherine Curtin (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK), and Wayne Duvall (THE HUNT).

THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT Postpones Sixth Edition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2021

At this time of national trauma and unrest, The Homebound Project has decided to temporarily postpone the Sixth Edition of its online theater initiative, which was scheduled to stream online January 13–17, 2021.

Cristin Milioti, Dylan Baker, Christopher Abbott and More Set for Sixth Edition of THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2021

Following its debut on May 6, 2020, The Homebound Project has announced the lineup for a surprise sixth edition airing January 13–17, 2021. Co-creators Catya McMullen and Jenna Worsham, along with their all-volunteer team, have also announced that this online theater initiative brought together 137 artists, and premiered 56 new theater works.

BWW Interview: Ryan Spahn's NORA HIGHLAND Aiming The Spotlight On The Industry's Homophobia
by Gil Kaan - Dec 4, 2020

The Celebration Theatre's program of celebrating new works returns with Ryan Spahn's NORA HIGHLAND airing Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 7:30pm PT on Celebration Theatre's YouTube Channel. NORA HIGHLAND chronicles the casting of a notable gay character in an upcoming Broadway revival, while challenging the phenomenon of straight performers being lauded for their work in queer roles.

Williamstown Theatre Festival to Present its Season in Audio Format on Audible
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2020

Williamstown Theatre Festival and Audible announced today that the 2020 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season will be produced on Audible, the world's largest producer and provider of original spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks.

Williamstown Theatre Festival Has Announced Sanaz Toossi as the 2020 L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award Recipient
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2020

Williamstown Theatre Festival (Mandy Greenfield, Artistic Director) has announced that Sanaz Toossi is the 2020 L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award recipient for her play English. Sanaz receives the $10,000 award as well as the $10,000 Jay Harris Commission to write a new play.

Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces 2020 Season, Including Audra McDonald & Bobby Cannavale-Led STREETCAR & More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2020

BroadwayWorld reported yesterday that a production of A Streetcar Named Desire is headed to Williamstown Theatre Festival this summer, starring Audra McDonald and Bobby Cannavale. Now, Artistic Director Mandy Greenfield has announced the complete 2020 summer season for Williamstown Theatre Festival, which includes four world premiere plays, a world premiere musical, and more.

Photo Coverage: Inside the 2020 Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala, With Laura Benanti, Ashley Park, and More!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 11, 2020

Last night, Williamstown Theatre Festival held its annual gala! Among those in attendance were Laura Benanti, Joshua Boone, Dawn Landes, Kyle MacLachlan, Ashley Park and more.

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet of THE SOUND INSIDE
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2019

The Sound Inside began performances, Saturday, September 14, and officially opened last night, October 17, on Broadway at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). We're taking you to the star-studded red carpet below!

Photo Flash: Company of MCC's MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW Strikes a Pose
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 7, 2019

MCC Theater is currently presenting the New York Premiere production of Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow by Halley Feiffer and directed by Trip Cullman. Previously scheduled for a limited run through August 3, Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow will now play through Saturday, August 17 at the Susan & Ronald Frankel Theater at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space (511 West 52nd Street).

Natasha Lyonne Set To Direct Episodes of SHRILL, HIGH FIDELITY Reboot and Awkwafina TV Series
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 1, 2019

According to Deadline, Natasha Lyonne has been announced to direct a couple of different upcoming projects. She is announced to direct and episode of the upcoming Awkwafina Comedy Central series, an episode of the Hulu original SHRILL, and an episode of Hulu's upcoming reboot of HIGH FIDELITY. 

BWW Review: Halley Feiffer Translates Chekhov into Millennial in MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW
by Michael Dale - Jul 30, 2019

Like Aaron Posner's UNCLE VANYA-inspired LIFE SUCKS, still packing in the disillusioned masses at Theatre Row, the new offering by MCC is more of a freestyle riff on its sullen source material, lifting subtext to the surface in contemporary vernacular and shaving the whole thing down to a quick-paced 90 minutes.

MCC to Host Playwright Panel Featuring Kate Hamill, Lucas Hnath and More
by Julie Musbach - Jul 25, 2019

MCC Theater announces a special panel as part of their a?oeLet's Talka?? series -- a?oeINSPIRED BYa?? a CONVERSATION about the CLASSICS that SPARK the PLAYWRIGHTS OF TODAYa?? a?" on Saturday, July 27 at 5pm at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space.

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