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Betty Gilpin to Star in Peacock's Highly Anticipated Drama Series MRS. DAVIS
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2022


Peacock announced today that three-time Emmy Award-nominee Betty Gilpin (GLOW, The Hunt) will star in the leading role of the highly-anticipated drama series MRS. DAVIS, from Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof. Gilpin will play a nun who goes to battle against an all-powerful Artificial Intelligence.

THE BOOMER BOYS MUSICAL Comes To The Ridgefield Playhouse In April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2022


A fun-loving “fat pack” of middle-aged men who realize the best way to deal with getting older is to laugh about it with your friends, will take the stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 8pm. The Boomer Boys Musical navigates everything from the depths of expanding waistlines to the heights of Viagra in their hilarious musical, part of the Teed & Brown Broadway & Cabaret Series.

Couple and Producing/Directing Partners Tom D'Angora and Michael D'Angora Celebrate 20 Years Together
by Marissa Tomeo - Feb 20, 2022


Tom D’Angora and Michael D’Angora, the award winning producing team behind some of off-Broadway’s longest running hits like NEWSical The Musical and Naked Boys Singing, are celebrating a major milestone on February 20th, 2022: the couple's 20th anniversary (10 years married) as a couple and as producing/directing partners. 

SHINING CITY Will Open Off-Off-Broadway This March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2022


Everything's a Six Productions announces their inaugural production of SHINING CITY by Conor McPherson, coming to The Paradise Factory Theater starting on St. Paddy's Day, March 17th, for a limited run.

Bay Street Theater Six-Part Method Acting Workshop Begins March 29
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2022


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts will present a six-week acting methodology workshop with screen and television star Noëlle Parker starting Tuesday, March 29, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor.

Phyllis Yvonne Stickney and Jennifer Leigh Warren Join the Cast of SCHOOL GIRLS at American Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2022


 Legendary stage and film actresses Phyllis Yvonne Stickney and Jennifer Leigh Warren are coming to St. Pete to perform in American Stage’s production of School Girls; or The African Mean Girls Play, running Feb. 2 – Feb. 27, 2022.

VIDEO: Watch Bradley Cooper in the 'Barbra Streisand' Clip From LICORICE PIZZA
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2022


In the clip, Cooper plays Jon Peters, who was then in a relationship with Barbra Streisand. The film also stars Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Benny Safdie, and Maya Rudolph. Watch the new clip now!

Broadway Producers Tom and Michael D'Angora Receive Senate Proclamation for Their Charitable Work Benefiting the LGBTQ+ & Broadway Communities
by Gigi Gervais - Dec 12, 2021


On Sunday, Dec 12th Broadway producers Tom D’Angora and Michael D'Angora were honored by Senator Brad Hoylman with a State Senate Proclamation naming it Tom and Michael D'Angora Appreciation Day in New York State’s 27th Senate District.  

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for LICORICE PIZZA Starring Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2021


Licorice Pizza is the story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. Written and Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film tracks the treacherous navigation of first love.

TIFF Announces Jessica Chastain as Recipient of TIFF Tribute Actor Award
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 5, 2021


Chastain stars in The Eyes of Tammy Faye, an intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker.

Jez Butterworth's JERUSALEM Will Return to the West End in 2022, Starring Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2021


Previewing at the Apollo Theatre from 16 April 2022 with the opening night on 28 April 2022, Jerusalem will run until 6 August 2022.  There will be over 800 seats at £15 or under each week across the house throughout the run with additional education rates of £25 per student ticket. 

Wyclef Jean and Former Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe Discuss Leadership Lessons and Resilience at Nashville Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2021


Last month, Virgin Hotels Nashville hosted three-time Grammy Award-winning rapper, musician and actor Wyclef Jean alongside former Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe and photojournalist Philip Holsinger for 'What Haiti Can Teach the World,' a panel discussion about lessons in leadership from Haiti.

Vinessa Shaw To Lead Masterclass For The International Acting Studio (TIAS)
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2021


Vinessa Shaw (3:10 to Yuma, Hocus Pocus, Eyes Wide Shut, Ray Donovan) will lead a masterclass for the students of The International Acting Studio (TIAS) in Belgrade, Serbia on Monday, April 5th.

Linda Perry Releases Music For The First Time in 15 Years
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 25, 2021


Perry, best known for her groundbreaking song-writing career for artists such as Pink, Adelle, Christina Aguilera, etc. has now set her sights on film and tv lending her musical prowess to two significant documentaries.   

The Creative Coalition Awards $220,000 in Grants to Filmmakers
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 11, 2021


Jenrette will share the story of a young Black girl who goes on a journey to combat obesity and free herself from her family’s “big boned” label. Kessler will explore obesity in comedy and speak to some of today’s biggest comedians about the weight of being overweight.

VIDEO: Soleil Moon Frye Talks About Life After PUNKY BREWSTER on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 24, 2021


Soleil talks about her new deeply personal coming of age Hulu documentary Kid 90.

Stage and Screen Actor Hal Holbrook Dies at 95
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2021


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Hal Holbrook has died at 95 years old.

Music Theatre Of CT Presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020


Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage will continue its 34th Season with It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, just in time for the holiday season.

Sophia Anne Caruso, Damon Daunno, Amber Gray and More Join Virtual Event Celebrating THE LIZ SWADOS PROJECT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2020


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and JOE's PUB will present a free virtual celebration of the new album The Liz Swados Project on Tuesday, November 24 at 8:00 PM Eastern. The event will feature several of the performers who appear on the album, offering singular musical performances and personal insights into Swados' work.

Vertical Entertainment Acquires Worldwide Rights to PAYBACK
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 23, 2020


Vertical Entertainment has acquired the worldwide rights to crime drama Payback. The film marks the feature debut of director Joseph Mensch.

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