Pride Films and Plays Announces New Leadership
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2020
The Board of Directors of Pride Films and Plays has voted to bring new leadership to the company, effective immediately. Artistic Associate Donterrio Johnson will be elevated to the position of Artistic Director, with JD Caudill and Robert Ollis continuing on as Artistic Associates.
Peppermint to Host IT GETS BETTER: A DIGITAL PRIDE EXPERIENCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2020
The It Gets Better Project, a leading LGBTQ+ nonprofit organization serving LGBTQ+ youth, announced today 'It Gets Better: A Digital Pride Experience.' The three day digital Pride event will bring together a diverse slate of talent across genres, including fitness, lifestyle, fashion & beauty, gaming, music and drag performances.
Frameline44 Pride Showcase to Take Place in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2020
In celebration of San Francisco Pride Weekend, Frameline announced today that it will host Frameline44 Pride Showcase Thursday, June 25 through Sunday, June 28, 2020.
Pride Films and Plays' ALL THAT HE WAS Announces 'Fundraiser Fridays'
by Sarah Hookey - Aug 15, 2019
Pride Films and Plays has announced that $5 of each ticket sold for each Friday 8pm performance of ALL THAT HE WAS, the Jeff-recommended musical that opened on Monday August 12, will go toward one of four Chicago-area charities that provides services and advocacy for those impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts Announces its 2019 Festival Lineup
by Julie Musbach - Jun 25, 2019
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts (www.usdan.org), one of the preeminent nonprofit arts day camps in the country, today announced the Festival lineup for its 2019 Season, which kicks off on July 2. Curated by Usdan's Festival Artistic Director Jonathan Shmidt Chapman, the 2019 program consists of student performances as well as 14 different professional acts, representing genres from classical and pop music to dance, poetry, musical theater, and more.
The Ringwald Presents GAY4DETROIT Play Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2019
After 11 years, The Ringwald has retooled their annual Gay Play Series (GPS) into Gay4Detroit, a new all-inclusive gay arts celebration! Gay4Detroit's premiere weekend events will all perform at The Ringwald Theatre June 28-July 1, 2019. Aside from the four nightly events, Gay4Detroit will also feature lobby artwork from some of the area's hottest artists!
FRESH&CO Celebrates Pride Month With Special Menu and Donations to NYC Pride
by Marina Kennedy - Jun 7, 2019
fresh&co, the healthy fast-casual franchise recognized by New Yorkers for its chef-inspired, locally-sourced and seasonal menus is excited to announce its new movement to honor Pride Month, including new menu items, a mobile Pride Truck, and social media contest aimed at spreading love to everyone.
Pride Films and Plays Announces Full Cast for Harvey Fierstein's CASA VALENTINA
by Sarah Hookey - May 15, 2019
Full casting has been announced for Pride Films and Plays' Chicago Premiere of CASA VALENTINA, by Harvey Fierstein, one of the giants of gay writing and stagecraft of our time. CASA VALENTINA, which premiered on Broadway in 2014, was nominated for that season's Tony Award® for Best Play. Pride Films and Plays Artistic Associate Michael D. Graham will direct.
Broadway Inspirational Voices, Peter Entin, Joseph Blakely Forbes, and More Will Receive The 2019 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2019
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that they will present the 2019 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry Broadway Inspirational Voices founded by Michael McElroy; Peter Entin, retired Vice President of Theatre Operations for the Shubert Organization; Joseph Blakely Forbes, Founder and President, Scenic Art Studios, Inc. and FDNY Engine 54, Ladder 4, Battalion 9.
Porchlight Closes 'Lost' Musicals Series with MINNIE'S BOYS
by Julie Musbach - Apr 3, 2019
Porchlight Music Theatre's final production in its 2018 - 2019 'lost' musicals in staged concert series is Porchlight Revisits Minnie's Boys, with book by Groucho Marx's son Arthur Marx and Robert Fisher, music by Larry Grossman and lyrics by Hal Hackady with direction and choreography by Christopher Pazdernik and musical direction by Christie Chiles Twille. Porchlight Revisits Minnie's Boys is presented for three performances Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, March 23 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street.
Meet the Cast of INK- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - Apr 2, 2019
MTC's INK begins previews tonight, April 2 prior to a Wednesday, April 24 opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!
The Playwrights Realm Celebrates 10th Anniversary of INK'd Festival Of New Plays, April 15-18
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2019
The Playwrights Realm announces the 10th Anniversary INK'D Festival of New Plays (April 2019), the annual showcase of new works by The Realm's Writing Fellows. Over the past decade, the festival has introduced audiences to a diversity of fresh perspectives on theater's ability to address the world around it-and has proven to be an indispensible launching pad for the voices driving the future of playwriting.
Jeannie Seely Performs At The Fifth Annual Nashville Senior Christmas ShinnDig
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2018
Country music royalty and a fifty-one year member of the Grand Ole Opry, Jeannie Seely, took the stage on Friday, December 14 at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena for the Fifth Annual Nashville Senior Christmas ShinnDig for a very special performance of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas." Seely also joined Tim Atwood on his performance of "Something About that Name". Performers in addition to Seely and Atwood included Kathie Lee Gifford, Charlie McCoy, Julie Roberts, Matt Bagher, Paul Allen Coon and Sarah Martin.
Trinity Rep Announces Record-Setting Production Of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2018
Trinity Repertory Company's 2018-19 Season opener, Pride and Prejudice, recently ended a successful run, playing to sold out audiences and over 90% capacity. The comedy, which ran October 4 through November 4 was the highest-selling comedy produced by the organization since The Odd Couple in the 2009-10 Season. The production was also notable for playing to higher paid capacity than any show since The Completely Fictional - Utterly True - Final Strange Tale of Edgar Allan Poe in the 2010-11 Season. More than half of the Pride and Prejudice public performances sold out. Adapted from the Jane Austen novel by Kate Hamill, this production was directed by Birgitta Victorson. The cast included resident acting company members Angela Brazil, Janice Duclos, Rebecca Gibel, Rachael Warren, and Joe Wilson, Jr. They were accompanied on stage by guest actors Richard Donelly, Shelley Fort, and Katie Croyle.