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Sony Pictures Sets Release Dates for the GRUDGE Reboot & GREYHOUND Starring Tom Hanks
by Macon Prickett - Apr 6, 2018


According to Variety, Sony Pictures has set Tom Hanks war drama “Greyhound,” for an April 5, 2019, release, and dated its “Grudge” reboot on Aug. 16, 2019.

Black Button Eyes Productions' Announces 2018-19 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2018


Black Button Eyes Productions is pleased to announce its 2018-19 season, kicking off late this summer with the world premiere of NIGHTMARES AND NIGHTCAPS: The Stories of John Collier, a non-musical adaption of British author and screenwriter John Collier's phantasmagoric short stories. Written and directed by Producing Artistic Director Ed Rutherford, the production will feature choreography by Derek Van Barham and star Kevin Webb with additional casting to be announced.

Elizabeth Banks Set To Star In Upcoming James Gunn-Produced Horror Flick
by Macon Prickett - Mar 7, 2018


According to Variety,  Elizabeth Banks has signed on as the lead in new horror film produced by James Gunn, director of Guardians of the Galaxy and the H Collective.

5-Star Theatricals Announces THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by Julie Musbach - Mar 1, 2018


5-STAR THEATRICALS (formerly Cabrillo Music Theatre) continues its 2017-2018 season with the Thousand Oaks premiere of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Peter Parnell (based on the Victor Hugo Novel and songs from the Disney film), musical direction by Dan Redfeld, choreography by Michelle Elkin and directed by Misti B. Wills. THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME opens on Friday, April 20, 2017 and runs through Sunday, April 29, 2018at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.

SNATCHERS Ordered For Second and Third Season By Verizon
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 5, 2018


SNATCHERS Ordered For Second and Third Season By Verizon

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine- featuring Lesli Margherita!
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - Jan 22, 2018


BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway alum Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her new show Little Known Facts. Ilana's unique brand of celebrity interview, 'Podcast Verite,' is unfiltered, raw, honest and uniquely funny.

PHOTO: Keith David Stops by ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2017


Actor and director Keith David stopped by Once on This Island this week, and post for a photo backstage with some cast members. The photo was posted to the show's Twitter account. Check it out here!

Lesli Margherita Returns To Bucks County Playhouse With One-Woman Show
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2017


Olivier Award winner and Broadway star Lesli Margherita (Matilda, Dames at Sea, Zorro), Adelaide from Bucks County Playhouse's blockbuster production of Guys and Dolls, returns to New Hope with a brand-new concert, This Broad's Way, Saturday, January 20 at 8:00 p.m. Margherita is appearing at the Playhouse as part of the Winter Visiting Artists Series.

Original Stars Danny Elfman, Catherine O'Hara and Ken Page to Perform Live at THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS Screening Tonight in Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2017


Pumpkin King Danny Elfman is coming to Barclays Center in Brooklyn tonight and tomorrow, December 6 and 7, to perform his legendary role of Jack Skellington in a very special screening, with the music performed live by a full orchestra and choir, of Disney's timeless holiday classic, 'Tim Burton'S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS.'

Motion Picture Sound Editors to Honor Kathryn Bigelow with Filmmaker Award
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 27, 2017


The Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) today announces that it will honor Kathryn Bigelow with its annual Filmmaker Award.

EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL to Bring Cult Tale to Newnan Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017


This Halloween, Newnan Theatre Company will be full of rock and roll, bloody zombies, heroic store clerks, and Kandarian demons in NTC's production of Evil Dead: The Musical.

EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL to Bring Cult Tale to Newnan Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2017


This Halloween, Newnan Theatre Company will be full of rock and roll, bloody zombies, heroic store clerks, and Kandarian demons in NTC's production of Evil Dead: The Musical.

EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL Opens 10/20 at Barnstormer Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2017


Based on Sam Raimi's 80s cult classic films, EVIL DEAD tells the tale of 5 college kids who travel to a cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force. And although it may sound like a horror, it's not! The songs are hilariously campy and the show is bursting with more farce than a Monty Python skit.

Starz Serves Up Another Ash-Kicking Dose of ASH VS EVIL DEAD, 2/25
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 5, 2017


Grab your chainsaws and watch out for Deadites because the grooviest show on TV returns in all its Ash-kicking splendor with more grisly battles, ghoulish banter and more blood-drenched fun than ever.

Original Stars Danny Elfman, Catherine O'Hara and Ken Page to Perform Live at THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS Screening in Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2017


Pumpkin King Danny Elfman is coming to Barclays Center in Brooklyn on December 6 and 7 to perform his legendary role of Jack Skellington in a very special screening, with the music performed live by a full orchestra and choir, of Disney's timeless holiday classic, 'TIM BURTON'S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS.'

Beyond Fest, STXfilms and SR Media Announce TRIPLE THREAT: A NIGHT WITH JACKIE CHAN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2017


In honor of Jackie Chan's epic return to the big screen on Friday, October 13th in STXfilms' THE FOREIGNER, Beyond Fest have partnered with STXfilms, a division of STX Entertainment, and SR Media, to present a very special triple bill featuring an uber-rare, in-person Q&A with the legend himself, the Cannonball, Jackie Chan.

Photo Flash: EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL Returns to Out of Box Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2017


Evil Dead the Musical returns to Out of Box Theatre after a sell-out run last October. Sam Raimi's cult classic is an 'All Guts, All Glory' musical interpretation of Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness features songs like 'All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Kandarian Demons,' 'Ode to an Accidental Stabbing,' and 'Do the Necronomicon.' This musical is not for the faint of heart, but is sure to leave your screaming with laughter.

Upcoming Theater Auditions in the Nashville Area 7/27/17
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jul 27, 2017


Looking for a challenging role or to embark upon a new onstage adventure? Here is the latest audition information to come to the BroadwayWorld Nashville newsdesk.

Upcoming Nashville Theater Auditions (7/20/17)
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jul 20, 2017


Looking for a challenging role or to embark upon a new onstage adventure? Here is the latest audition information to come to the BroadwayWorld Nashville newsdesk.

Wolfbane's EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL Returns Groovier Than Ever
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2017


Wolfbane Productions, a professional, outdoor theatre company, in association with Jamerson Building Supply and Williams Collision Center, is thrilled to announce the return of 'Evil Dead: the Musical!'

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