Steven Shainberg's RUPTURE Opens Theatrically Nationwide & On VOD 4/28
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2017 Award-winning, iconoclastic writer/director Steven Shainberg builds upon the S&M roots of his indie film sensation, 2002's extraordinary kink masterpiece SECRETARY with the disturbing sci-fi and horror storytelling of his new film, RUPTURE....
Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Groff and Brian d'Arcy James Wear GLAAD Pins at 2017 Tony Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017 GLAAD, the world's largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, today applauded celebrities for standing with LGBTQ and other marginalized communities at the 71st Annual Tony Awards. Tina Fey, Jonathan Groff, Cynthia Erivo, and Brian d'Arcy James were among celebrities wearing GLAAD's '&' pins at the ...
Tony Winner Derek McLane to Return as OSCARS Production Designer; Full Production Team Announced
by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2017 Producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced eight key members of the production team for the 89th Oscars®, which will air live on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, on ABC. It was previously announced that Glenn Weiss would be returning as director for his second consecutive year.... 
SPETTACOLO to Screen in New York Opening September
by Julie Musbach - August 03, 2017 Once upon a time, villagers in a tiny hill town in Tuscany came up with a remarkable way to confront their issues: they turned their lives into a play. Every summer, their piazza became their stage and residents of all ages played a part – the role of themselves. Monticchiello's annual tradition has... 
Film Independent Announces 2018 Screenwriting Lab Participants
by Macon Prickett - May 02, 2018 Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards and LA Film Festival, is pleased to announce the seven screenwriters selected for its 20th annual Screenwriting Lab. This intensive four-week workshop is designed to facilitate each writer's unique vo... 
YoungArts to Honor MOONLIGHT's Tarell Alvin McCraney with 2018 Alumni Award
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2017 On Saturday, January 13, 2018, the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) will honor Tarell Alvin McCraney - Academy Award-winning playwright, 1999 YoungArts Winner in Theater and YoungArts master teacher - with the 2018 Arison Alumni Award at the organization's annual Backyard Ball on the YoungA... 
Emmy-Award Winner James Cromwell Cast in Starz Original Spy-Fi Thriller Series COUNTERPART
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2018 Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), announced today that Emmy(R)-winner and Oscar(R)-nominated actor James Cromwell ('American Horror Story,' Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, 'The Young Pope') has been cast in a recurring guest role as 'Yanek' for season two of the STARZ Original series ... 
PBS Series POV Announces 31st Season Including BILL NYE: SCIENCE GUY, DARK MONEY, & More
by Macon Prickett - April 11, 2018 The creative, fighting spirit is alive and well in 2018. The newest slate of documentary films from PBS television series POV arrives this June with a lineup of empowering and moving stories about the strength of art and activism. From scientists setting out to save the planet to hip-hop artists car... 
Tony Nominee Andrew Rannells to Star in Showtime Comedy Pilot BALL STREET
by Caryn Robbins - September 07, 2017 Today, SHOWTIME announced the pilot order for the new half-hour comedy series BALL STREET, starring Emmy® nominated and Golden Globe winning actor Don Cheadle (HOUSE OF LIES) and two-time Tony® Award nominee and Grammy winner Andrew Rannells (Girls, The Intern).... 
Sundance Institute Announces Fellows for Two Focused Intensives
by Tori Hartshorn - March 15, 2018 Sundance Institute Announces Fellows for Two Focused Intensives... 
Sundance Now's New Original THIS CLOSE Set To Premiere On Valentine's Day On Premium Streaming Service
by Tori Hartshorn - December 04, 2017 Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium video streaming service announced today that its new original relationship dramedy, This Close will premiere on Valentine's Day Wednesday, February 14. The news comes on the heels of the series' acceptance into the 2018 Sundance Film Festival as part of the Fe...
Cast Set for SOJOURNERS and HER PORTMANTEAU in Rep at NYTW
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2017 New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) has announced casting for NYTW Usual Suspect Mfoniso Udofia's SOJOURNERS and HER PORTMANTEAU, presented in repertory and directed by NYTW Usual Suspect and former NYTW 2050 Fellow Ed Sylvanus Iskandar....
National Theatre Unveils Queer Theatre Event Series
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2017 The National Theatre will mark the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales by staging its first Queer Theatre event series from 6th - 10th July 2017.... 
Film Independent Selects Seven Writers For 2018 Episodic Lab
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 08, 2018 Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards and LA Film Festival, announced today the seven writers selected for its second Episodic Lab. The Film Independent Episodic Lab is supported by Lead Artist Development Funder the Time Warner Foundatio...
Steven Shainberg's RUPTURE Opens Theatrically Nationwide & On VOD Today
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2017 Award-winning, iconoclastic writer/director Steven Shainberg builds upon the S&M roots of his indie film sensation, 2002's extraordinary kink masterpiece SECRETARY with the disturbing sci-fi and horror storytelling of his new film, RUPTURE.... 
BLADE RUNNER 2049 to Be Honored at 21st Annual HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - October 19, 2017 dick clark productions announced today that Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson and Cynthia Sikes Yorkin will receive the Hollywood Producer Award for their stunning film BLADE RUNNER 2049... 
Uptown Magazine To Recognize Women in TV and Film At It's Annual Pre-Oscar Gala
by Macon Prickett - February 20, 2018 Uptown Ventures Group, the parent company of UPTOWN Magazine, is proud to announce its celebration of “Women Directors in Television and Film” at its annual, black-tie, invitation-only “Uptown Honors Hollywood” pre-Oscar gala on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Los Angeles. The magazine will be dolin... 
All New All Star Stand-Up Comedy Comes to Bay Street Theater, 12/7
by A.A. Cristi - November 05, 2018 Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce an evening of all new All Star Stand-up Comedy just in time for laughing off the stress of the holidays on Friday, December 7 at 8 pm. Tickets are $30 when purchased in advance and $40 when purchased the day of the event; on ... 
Epix Announces Newest Documentary, THE PANAMA PAPERS
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 09, 2018 Premium network EPIX® has announced its latest original documentary for 2018, The Panama Papers, slated to premiere Monday, November 26 at 9 PM ET. From acclaimed director Alex Winter (Deep Web), Bungalow Media + Entertainment, Trouper Productions and Zipper Bros. Films, The Panama Papers details th... 
Tony Winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson Joins OWN's DAVID MAKES MAN
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 27, 2018 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the addition of five new cast members to the ensemble of its upcoming lyrical drama "David Makes Man," the television debut from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney ("Moonlight"). Additionally, four directors have been tapped to helm episodes of the ... 
An Intrepid Radio Host Takes To The Streets Of New York In ONE OCTOBER
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2018 Filmed entirely in October of 2008, a time when gentrification is rapidly displacing the working and middle classes, Wall Street is plummeting, and then-Senator Barack Obama is making his first presidential bid, ONE OCTOBER is a lyrical time capsule that captures the heart and spirit of New York. Wh...
YoungArts to Honor MOONLIGHT's Tarell Alvin McCraney with 2018 Alumni Award
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2018 On Today, January 13, 2018, the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) will honor Tarell Alvin McCraney - Academy Award-winning playwright, 1999 YoungArts Winner in Theater and YoungArts master teacher - with the 2018 Arison Alumni Award at the organization's annual Backyard Ball on the YoungArts... 
Photo Coverage: June Squibb Takes Her First Bows in WAITRESS
by Jennifer Broski - November 20, 2018 Academy Award nominee June Squibb (Nebraska) has officially joined the company as 'Josie', the role formerly known as 'Joe' in Waitress! Squibb began performances on November 19 and will play through January 6, 2019.... 
A.R.T. Announces C1's WIG OUT At OBERON 4/26 - 5/13
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2018 Company One Theatre (C1), in collaboration with American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) presents, Wig Out! by Tarell Alvin McCraney. Previews begin Thursday, April 26, with press opening on Saturday, April 28 at 7pm. Performances continue through May 13 at OBERON (2 Arrow Street, Cambridge, MA). Tickets... 
First Names Announced For FEST, Film Making Classes and Workshops
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2018 FEST Training Ground is an annual film conference education event that takes place alongside FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival, and hosts more than 30 masterclasses and workshops where the public, upcoming filmmakers and film students from all over the world, attend deluxe training, lectured... |
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