Sense8 (a play on the word sensate /?s?nse?t/, meaning aware) is an upcoming American science fiction drama series created, co-written and co-directed by The Matrix trilogy creators Andy and Lana Wachowski. Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski will executive produce and co-write the series, which will be streamed on Netflix in June 5, 2015. The series revolves around eight strangers from different parts of the world who suddenly become mentally and emotionally linked and it will explore the themes of identity, sexuality, gender, persecution, bigotry, and fear.
Netflix Takes a Look Back at 2017 - A Year In Bingeing!
by Caryn Robbins - December 11, 2017
Netflix takes a look back at the shows we watched (and watched again) that defined our year. What a difference a year makes. We learned how to launder money (Ozark) and profile serial killers (MINDHUNTER)....
North Texas Theatres Convene Artists Town Hall with Laura T. Fisher
by A.A. Cristi - November 29, 2017
In an effort to do better, and in response to the recent thoughtful discussion that has taken place specifically regarding inappropriate conduct in the North Texas theatre community, Theatre Communications Group (TCG) Member Theatres of North Texas have worked together to convene an Artist To...
Yale Rep to Present Nambi E. Kelley's Stage Adaptation of NATIVE SON
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2017
Yale Repertory Theatre presents NATIVE SON, the critically acclaimed new play by Nambi E. Kelley adapted from the iconic American novel by Richard Wright, directed by Seret Scott, November 24 December 16 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, November 30....
Netflix Announces New Series MESSIAH from Mark Burnett & Roma Downey
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2017
Netflix, the world's leading Internet entertainment service, will bring MESSIAH, an epic suspenseful drama exploring the lines among religion, faith and politics, to its members around the globe in 2019....
Filmmaker Tom Tykwer Named Jury President of Berlin International Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - November 02, 2017
With German director, screenwriter, film composer, and producer Tom Tykwer serving as Jury President, the International Jury will decide who will receive the Golden Bear and Silver Bears of the 2018 Berlinale Competition....
All-Female Cast Announced for Les Enfant Terribles' INSIDE PUSSY RIOT
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2017
An exciting all-female cast have been announced for Inside Pussy Riot the new immersive theatre show from Les Enfants Terribles, the creators of Olivier nominated hit Alice's Adventures Underground, Bird&Carrot (Brodsky/Baryshnikov) and Pussy Riot's co-founder Nadya Tolokonnikova....
Yale Rep to Present Nambi E. Kelley's Stage Adaptation of NATIVE SON
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
Yale Repertory Theatre presents NATIVE SON, the critically acclaimed new play by Nambi E. Kelley adapted from the iconic American novel by Richard Wright, directed by Seret Scott, November 24 December 16 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, November 30....
Cast Announced for THE SLAVES OF SOLITUDE at Hampstead Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2017
Hampstead Theatre presents the world premiere of Nicholas Wright's The Slaves of Solitude directed by Jonathan Kent....
Eva Green Joins Cast of Astronaut Action Film PROXIMA
by Julie Musbach - September 10, 2017
According to Syfy Wire, actress Eva Green has joined the cast of Alice Winocour's upcoming film PROXIMA. Green's character is an astronaut preparing for a rigorous year in space; she must struggle through the intensive training process whilst battling emotional pain at separating from her young daug...
Janet Ulrich Brooks Crowned Queen for Chicago Premiere of THE AUDIENCE, Begining Tonight at TimeLine Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2017
TimeLine Theatre Company presents the first production of its 2017-2018 season-the Chicago premiere of THE AUDIENCE by Peter Morgan, directed by TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling, and featuring TimeLine Company Member Janet Ulrich Brooks in the central role of Queen Elizabeth II, Aug...
Sam Shepard's SIMPATICO, Starring Michael Shannon, Finds Full Cast at McCarter
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2017
Buried secrets, blackmail, and false identities race onto the stage in this hard-driving tragicomedy about the slippery netherworld of thoroughbred racing from Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist Sam Shepard....
BWW Review: APOLOGIA, Trafalgar Studios
by Marianka Swain - August 03, 2017
Back in 2009, Alexi Kaye Campbell followed up his bold first play The Pride with Apologia, which takes the well-trodden path of a fraught family reunion where past grievances stalk the present. If more conventional, it's still an enjoyable combination of big ideas, sharp comedy and a pervading sense...
APOLOGIA Leads August's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - August 02, 2017
London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a starry drama to musical revivals and family-friendly fun, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews…...
BWW Interview: Freema Agyeman Talks APOLOGIA, Sense8 And The Female Doctor
by Marianka Swain - July 20, 2017
Freema Agyeman rose to fame with roles on TV shows like Doctor Who, Torchwood, Law and Order: UK and Sense8. Now, she's making her West End debut in black comedy Apologia at Trafalgar Studios, alongside Stockard Channing and Laura Carmichael. The play begins previews on 29 July....
Janet Ulrich Brooks Crowned Queen for Chicago Premiere of THE AUDIENCE at TimeLine Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2017
TimeLine Theatre Company announces the first production of its 2017-2018 season-the Chicago premiere of THE AUDIENCE by Peter Morgan, directed by TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling, and featuring TimeLine Company Member Janet Ulrich Brooks in the central role of Queen Elizabeth II, Au...
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2017
TimeLine Theatre Company announces the first production of its 2017-2018 season-the Chicago premiere of THE AUDIENCE by Peter Morgan, directed by TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling, and featuring TimeLine Company Member Janet Ulrich Brooks in the central role of Queen Elizabeth II, Au...
D'Lo to Headline Dixon Place's HOT Festival Next Month
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017
Dixon Place presents the 26th Annual HOT! Festival, the NYC annual celebration of LGBTQ culture. Headlining the festival is D'Lo's solo work TO T, OR NOT TO T, which begins performances today, July 7th at 7:30 PM....
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017
Dixon Place presents the 26th Annual HOT! Festival, the NYC annual celebration of LGBTQ culture. Headlining the festival is D'Lo's solo work TO T, OR NOT TO T, which begins performances today, July 7th at 7:30 PM....
BWW Morning Brief June 30th, 2017 - THE CAKE, GUYS AND DOLLS and More!
by Jessica Khan - June 30, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: Josh Rhodes' GUYS AND DOLLS rolls the dice on Sunday at The Old Globe!...
by Jessica Khan - June 30, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: Josh Rhodes' GUYS AND DOLLS rolls the dice on Sunday at The Old Globe!...
Freema Agyeman, Desmond Barrit, and Joseph Millson Join Stockard Channing in APOLOGIA at Trafalgar Studios
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017
Further casting has been announced for Apologia, which will begin previews on 29th July at Trafalgar Studios. Freema Agyeman will join previously announced Tony and Emmy award winner Stockard Channing in a new production of Olivier Award winner Alexi Kaye Campbell's darkly funny and haunting play ab...
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017
Further casting has been announced for Apologia, which will begin previews on 29th July at Trafalgar Studios. Freema Agyeman will join previously announced Tony and Emmy award winner Stockard Channing in a new production of Olivier Award winner Alexi Kaye Campbell's darkly funny and haunting play ab...
Photo Flash: First Look at Marcia Gay Harden and Brian J. Smith in SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH at Chichester Festival Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2017
Two of America's leading stage and screen actors come to Chichester this summer for Tennessee Williams' SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, directed by Jonathan Kent. Celebrated Oscar and Tony Award-winning actor Marcia Gay Harden makes her UK theatre debut as Alexandra, and Brian J. Smith plays Chance. The produc...
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2017
Two of America's leading stage and screen actors come to Chichester this summer for Tennessee Williams' SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, directed by Jonathan Kent. Celebrated Oscar and Tony Award-winning actor Marcia Gay Harden makes her UK theatre debut as Alexandra, and Brian J. Smith plays Chance. The produc...
D'Lo to Headline Dixon Place's HOT Festival Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2017
Dixon Place presents the 26th Annual HOT! Festival, the NYC annual celebration of LGBTQ culture. Headlining the festival is D'Lo's solo work TO T, OR NOT TO T, which begins performances on Friday, July 7th at 7:30 PM....
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2017
Dixon Place presents the 26th Annual HOT! Festival, the NYC annual celebration of LGBTQ culture. Headlining the festival is D'Lo's solo work TO T, OR NOT TO T, which begins performances on Friday, July 7th at 7:30 PM....
Netflix Cancels SENSE8 After Two Seasons
by Caryn Robbins - June 01, 2017
The Hollywoodreporter.com reports that Netflix's Sense8 has been cancelled after two seasons....
by Caryn Robbins - June 01, 2017
The Hollywoodreporter.com reports that Netflix's Sense8 has been cancelled after two seasons....
VIDEO: Go Deeper! Netflix Shares New Featurette for Season 2 of SENSE8
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2017
Take a deeper look at the second season of Sense8, featuring more action, more heart, more amazing locations, and even more clusters....
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2017
Take a deeper look at the second season of Sense8, featuring more action, more heart, more amazing locations, and even more clusters....
Terrence Mann Will Host CT Critics Circle Awards
by Lauren Yarger - May 13, 2017
Terrence Mann Hosts the 27th annual CT Critics Circle Awards June 26 at the Edgerton Center for the Arts in Fairfield....
by Lauren Yarger - May 13, 2017
Terrence Mann Hosts the 27th annual CT Critics Circle Awards June 26 at the Edgerton Center for the Arts in Fairfield....
SENSE8 Season One Soundtrack Released
by A.A. Cristi - May 05, 2017
WaterTower Music has announced the release of the soundtrack to the first season of Netflix original series, Sense8, the innovative, dramatic thriller created and written by the brilliant and beloved minds of The Wachowskis and J. Michael Straczynski. Sense8 is a powerful series delving into t...
by A.A. Cristi - May 05, 2017
WaterTower Music has announced the release of the soundtrack to the first season of Netflix original series, Sense8, the innovative, dramatic thriller created and written by the brilliant and beloved minds of The Wachowskis and J. Michael Straczynski. Sense8 is a powerful series delving into t...
Photo Flash: First Look - Season 2 of Netflix's SENSE8, Premiering Today
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2017
Become connected and explore the world with us. The sensates invite you to escape into their universe and experience these never before seen visions from season 2....
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2017
Become connected and explore the world with us. The sensates invite you to escape into their universe and experience these never before seen visions from season 2....
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