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Breaking: Stockard Channing Will Reprise Role in APOLOGIA in Roundabout's Fall Season
by Julie Musbach - Mar 26, 2018


New York City staple Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced that Tony & Emmy Award winner Stockard Channing will return to the New York stage in the Off-Broadway premiere of APOLOGIA, by Alexi Kaye Campbell (The Pride). APOLOGIA will be directed by three-time Obie Award winner Daniel Aukin (Bad Jews, Skintight). Channing returns to the role of "Kristin" in Apologia following an acclaimed run in London's West End in 2017.

WOMEN IN THE WORLD Announces Participants for Annual Summit!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2018


Today, Tina Brown Live Media and Women in the World announced the initial lineup of participants for the 9th annual Women in the World Summit held at Lincoln Center in New York City.  This year's Summit will open at the David H. Koch Theater on Thursday, April 12 and run to Saturday, April 14.

Meet the Cast of THE ICEMAN COMETH- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - Mar 23, 2018


The Iceman Cometh begins previews tonight at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

New Dramatists To Honor Denzel Washington At Annual Spring Luncheon
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2018


New Dramatists, Tony Honor recipient and the nation's premier playwright development laboratory, will honor Tony and Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington at its 69th Annual Spring Luncheon tribute.

Hillary Clinton & Viola Davis Among 9th Women in the World Summit Headliners
by Macon Prickett - Mar 15, 2018


According to the Hollywood Reporter, Hillary Clinton, Viola Davis, and Ronan Farrow will headline the 9th Women in the World Summit in New York. 

Roundabout Underground's BOBBIE CLEARLY Begins Previews Tomorrow
by Julie Musbach - Mar 7, 2018


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) is pleased to present the New York premiere of Bobbie Clearly by Alex Lubischer, directed by Will Davis. This is the second play in Roundabout Underground's expanded two-play season, following Too Heavy for Your Pocket by Jireh Breon Holder this fall.

Photo Coverage: Go Inside the 90th Annual Academy Awards Hosted By Jimmy Kimmel!
by Macon Prickett - Mar 5, 2018


For the second consecutive year, late-night talk show favorite Jimmy Kimmel returned to host Hollywood's most celebrated night. The 90th Academy Awards®, produced by Oscar®-nominated Michael De Luca and Emmy®-nominated Jennifer Todd, was broadcast live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California.

Photo Coverage: The Stars Arrive at the 90th Annual Academy Awards
by Macon Prickett - Mar 4, 2018


Check out the stars take the red carpet at the 90th Annual Academy Awards. 

2018 MPTF 'Night Before' Host Committee Members Amy Adams, Leonardo Dicaprio, Gal Gadot, Greta Gerwig, Sam Rockwell and More Attend 16th Annual Fundraiser in Support of
by Robert Diamond - Mar 4, 2018


A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 3 rd, 2018 for the 16 th annual 'Night Before' party to benefit MPTF. Funds raised during the legendary evening will be used to support MPTF in providing social services and financial assistance to the entertainment community, as well as it's renowned retirement community and innovative programs for seniors and those who care for them. The organization impacts thousands of people each year who have committed their lives to a career in entertainment. The annual event raised $5 million last night, totaling just over $80 million in the event's history.

Viola Davis and Lupita Nyong'o To Play Onscreen Mother and Daughter in Upcoming THE WOMAN KING
by Macon Prickett - Mar 2, 2018


According to the Hollywood Reporter, Oscar Winners Viola Davis and Lupita Nyong'o will play onscreen mother and daughter in TriStar Pictures' THE WOMAN KING

Jodi Picoult and Lorin Latarro to Lead Talkback at WAITRESS For Women's History Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2018


The producers of Broadway's Waitress announced that following the performance on Tuesday, March 6 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult will join Waitress choreographer Lorin Latarro in conversation at a talkback to kick off the hit musical's month-long campaign celebrating Women's History Month.

Roundabout's AMY AND THE ORPHANS Opens Tonight
by Julie Musbach - Mar 1, 2018


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO), is thrilled to present the world premiere of Amy and the Orphans by Lindsey Ferrentino, directed by Scott Ellis. The cast includes Vanessa Aspillaga as "Kathy," Mark Blum as "Jacob," Jamie Brewer as "Amy," Diane Davisas "Sarah," Josh McDermitt as "Bobby" and Debra Monk as "Maggie."

No Longer Unsung: Meet the Cast of LOBBY HERO- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - Mar 1, 2018


Lobby Hero begins previews tonight at Second Stage's Hayes Theater. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

Anna Camp and Thomas Sadoski to Star in BELLEVILLE at Pasadena Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Feb 26, 2018


Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, announces a new Hitchcock-style drama Belleville by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winner Amy Herzog.  Performances run from Wednesday, April 18 to Sunday, May 13; the press opening is April 22. 

Essence Shares Behind The Scenes Of Thursday's Crossover Of SCANDAL & HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER on ABC
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 26, 2018


Essence Shares Behind The Scenes Of Thursday's Crossover Of SCANDAL & HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER

Oscars Experts Break Down Everything Fans Need to Know to Become the Ultimate Insider in New Digital Series From ABC and the Academy
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 26, 2018


Oscars Experts Break Down Everything Fans Need to Know to Become the Ultimate Insider in New Digital Series From ABC and the Academy

ABC and the Academy to Present Ultimate Insider into the Oscars in New Digital Series
by Macon Prickett - Feb 26, 2018


“The Oscars Insider,” a five-part daily digital series from ABC and The Academy, is now live with the first episode on Oscar.com and www.facebook.com/TheAcademy. New episodes will appear each day through March 2. Sponsored by Walmart, “The Oscars Insider” is hosted by ESPN sports and pop culture commentator Adnan Virk and features:

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer and More Join List of Presents for 90th Annual Academy Awards
by Macon Prickett - Feb 21, 2018


Producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced 10 more presenters for the 90th Oscars telecast. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, “The Oscars” will air live Sunday, March 4, on The ABC Television Network.

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