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THE INDIAN DETECTIVE, Starring Russell Peters, Premieres 12/19 on Netflix Worldwide Photo THE INDIAN DETECTIVE, Starring Russell Peters, Premieres 12/19 on Netflix Worldwide
by Tori Hartshorn - November 20, 2017

Following today's announcement by Netflix, THE INDIAN DETECTIVE, a four-part comedy-drama series starring international comedy sensation Russell Peters, award-winning actor Anupam Kher (The Big Sick, Silver Linings Playbook), the iconic William Shatner (Star Trek), Christina Cole (Suits, Casino Roya...
Theaterworks Hartford to Stage NEW WORK FESTIVAL Photo Theaterworks Hartford to Stage NEW WORK FESTIVAL
by Marissa Tomeo - May 03, 2022

TheaterWorks Hartford is thrilled to present the 2022 edition of its New Work Festival. This free festival, running May 16–22, explores and celebrates new voices in American Theater. With workshops, a panel discussion, and talk-backs—both in-person and online—the New Work Festival strengthens Theate...
Syfy Greenlights Two New Series, THE SURREALTOR and DAY OF THE DEAD Photo Syfy Greenlights Two New Series, THE SURREALTOR and DAY OF THE DEAD
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 28, 2020

SYFY announces the pickup of two new co-productions - the 10-episode THE SURREALTOR, produced by Blue Ice Pictures, and DAY OF THE DEAD, a 10-episode series based on George A. Romero's classic film and produced by Cartel Entertainment. Both are expected to air on SYFY in 2021....
BROOKYLN NINE-NINE Star Chelsea Peretti to Star in Upcoming Comedy SPINSTER Photo BROOKYLN NINE-NINE Star Chelsea Peretti to Star in Upcoming Comedy SPINSTER
by Macon Prickett - June 06, 2018

According to Variety, 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' star Chelsea Peretti is set to star as the lead of the independent comedy feature 'Spinster.'...
Sideshow Theatre Company Announces New Artistic Leadership Photo Sideshow Theatre Company Announces New Artistic Leadership
by A.A. Cristi - August 18, 2020

Sideshow Theatre Company's longtime artistic director Jonathan L. Green announced he will step down this fall after helming the company for 13 years. Green will be succeeded by ensemble member and artistic director elect Regina Victor, with ensemble member Justin J. Sacramone serving as the company'...
Armand Leo Joins Blue Ice Pictures as Executive Vice President Photo Armand Leo Joins Blue Ice Pictures as Executive Vice President
by Macon Prickett - May 03, 2018

Lance Samuels, President of Blue Ice Pictures is pleased to announce that veteran executive, Armand Leo, has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Production and Creative Affairs. Leo comes to Blue Ice Pictures with a strong background in film and television from his tenure at eOne where...
Goodman Theatre Announces 2020/2021 Playwrights Unit Photo Goodman Theatre Announces 2020/2021 Playwrights Unit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 28, 2020

Goodman Theatre's commitment to new work and commissioning emerging artists continues as four Chicago-based writers are announced as the 2020/2021 Playwrights Unit....
THE INDIAN DETECTIVE, Starring Russell Peters, Premieres 12/19 on Netflix Worldwide Photo THE INDIAN DETECTIVE, Starring Russell Peters, Premieres 12/19 on Netflix Worldwide
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2017

Following today's announcement by Netflix, THE INDIAN DETECTIVE, a four-part comedy-drama series starring international comedy sensation Russell Peters, award-winning actor Anupam Kher (The Big Sick, Silver Linings Playbook), the iconic William Shatner (Star Trek), Christina Cole (Suits, Casino Roya...
VIDEO: First Look - Heather Headley, Anthony Ramos in Netflix's SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT Photo VIDEO: First Look - Heather Headley, Anthony Ramos in Netflix's SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT
by Caryn Robbins - October 12, 2017

Miss Nola Darling returns in Spike Lee's first series, an update of the visionary Oscar -nominated writer-director's SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT. She's Gotta Have It will debut globally on Netflix on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017....
Season Three of OWN's Hit Megachurch Drama GREENLEAF Set For Two-Night Premiere This Photo Season Three of OWN's Hit Megachurch Drama GREENLEAF Set For Two-Night Premiere This August
by Tori Hartshorn - June 04, 2018

Season Three of OWN's Hit Megachurch Drama GREENLEAF Set For Two-Night Premiere This August...
Higher Ground Announces Netflix-Exclusive Project Slate Photo Higher Ground Announces Netflix-Exclusive Project Slate
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 30, 2019

Priya Swaminathan and Tonia Davis, co-heads of Higher Ground Productions, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's production company in partnership with Netflix, today announced the company's initial slate of upcoming projects. The content encompasses a wide range of fiction and non-fiction sign...
Season Two of Lifetime's Drama MARY KILLS PEOPLE Premieres Tonight Photo Season Two of Lifetime's Drama MARY KILLS PEOPLE Premieres Tonight
by TV News Desk - March 12, 2018

Following a ground-breaking first season and named one of the most critically acclaimed shows of 2017, Lifetime's compelling and provocative drama series MARY KILLS PEOPLE about an ER doctor who serves as an angel of death helping people die with dignity, returns March 12...
HONEY BEE Will Be Released on VOD Nov. 10 Photo HONEY BEE Will Be Released on VOD Nov. 10
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 15, 2020

Syndicado, an international film and television distribution company, is releasing HONEY BEE on all major VOD platforms starting Nov. 10 including Amazon, inDemand, iTunes, Google, Vimeo and Vudu. ...
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for GREENLEAF Season Five Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for GREENLEAF Season Five
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 12, 2020

OWN has released the trailer for season five of its hit drama “Greenleaf!”...
Stamptown Comedy Night Returns This Week Photo Stamptown Comedy Night Returns This Week
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2020

A raunchy, chaotic and full-on fringe experience, Stamptown Comedy Night is a late-night variety show featuring the best alternative performance on the international scene. ...
Stamptown Comedy Night Returns This Week Photo Stamptown Comedy Night Returns This Week
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2020

A raunchy, chaotic and full-on fringe experience, Stamptown Comedy Night is a late-night variety show featuring the best alternative performance on the international scene. ...
William Electric Black Reverses Races in THE WHITES Photo William Electric Black Reverses Races in THE WHITES
by Julie Musbach - October 08, 2019

James Baldwin wrote in 1962, 'The brutality with which Negroes are treated in this country simply cannot be overstated, however unwilling white men may be to hear it. In the beginninga?'and neither can this be overstateda?'a Negro just cannot believe that white people are treating him as they do; he...
Video: Tina Fey, Erika Dickerson-Despenza & More Honored at 2023 PEN America Literary Photo Video: Tina Fey, Erika Dickerson-Despenza & More Honored at 2023 PEN America Literary Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 03, 2023

Watch video of Tina Fey and more being honored at the 2023 PEN America Literary Awards!...
Review: BLACK NATIVITY at Karma In Partnership With Cleveland Play House Photo Review: BLACK NATIVITY at Karma In Partnership With Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - December 04, 2023

What did our critic think of BLACK NATIVITY at Karma In Partnership With Cleveland Play House? Langston Hughes, the author of BLACK NATIVITY, now on stage at the Allen Theatre, in a joint production between Karamu, the country’s oldest black producing theater and the Cleveland Play House, the nation...
Barrington Stage Announces INTO THE WOODS & Five World Premieres for 2019 Season Photo Barrington Stage Announces INTO THE WOODS & Five World Premieres for 2019 Season
by Alan Henry - February 08, 2019

Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in the Berkshires (Pittsfield, MA) under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, announced today its 25th Anniversary season, which will feature four world premieres, including the new musical from BSC's Musical Theatre Lab, Fall S...
Patti LaBelle Lands Recurring Role On OWN's GREENLEAF Photo Patti LaBelle Lands Recurring Role On OWN's GREENLEAF
by Tori Hartshorn - February 26, 2018

According to Deadline, Patti LaBelle is set to star in a recurring role on the second season of OWN's GREENLEAF. She will play a motivational, Christian speaker named Maxine Patterson. Read more about from Deadline here!...
Frank Morrone Joins Cinema Audio Society Board Of Directors As Secretary Photo Frank Morrone Joins Cinema Audio Society Board Of Directors As Secretary
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 20, 2019

The Cinema Audio Society welcomes returning Board Member Frank Morrone to the CAS Board of Directors and to the position of Secretary. ...
Barrington Stage Announces INTO THE WOODS & Five World Premieres for 2019 Season Photo Barrington Stage Announces INTO THE WOODS & Five World Premieres for 2019 Season
by Alan Henry - February 08, 2019

Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in the Berkshires (Pittsfield, MA) under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, announced today its 25th Anniversary season, which will feature four world premieres, including the new musical from BSC's Musical Theatre Lab, Fall S...
Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsals of Shakespeare Theatre Company's RICHARD THE THIRD Photo Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsals of Shakespeare Theatre Company's RICHARD THE THIRD
by Alan Henry - February 05, 2019

After his hit production of King Charles III, David Muse returns to Shakespeare Theatre Company to direct Shakespeare's Richard the Third, a mesmerizing chronicle of the megalomaniac's rampage to the throne. The production will play at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW) from February 5-March 10, 2...
Photo Flash: NATIVE SON Adaptation Gets Southern California Premiere at Antaeus Photo Photo Flash: NATIVE SON Adaptation Gets Southern California Premiere at Antaeus
by A.A. Cristi - April 18, 2018

Andi Chapman directs the Southern California premiere of Nambi E. Kelley's visceral, groundbreaking stage adaption of Richard Wright's racially charged novel, Native Son, for Antaeus Theatre Company. Wright's iconic novel about oppression, freedom and justice comes to life on stage at the Kiki & Dav...




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