Showtime Is Developing Series Based on the Life of Lena Horne
by Nicole Rosky - July 08, 2020 According to The Hollywood Reporter, Showtime is currently developing limited series based on the life of stage and screen star Lena Horne. Horne's granddaughter, Jenny Lumet, is set to write and executive produce the project, titled Blackbird: Lena Horne and America....
VIDEO: Meryl Streep, Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Laura Dern Star in LITTLE WOMEN
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 13, 2019 Sony Entertainment has released the first trailer for Little Women. Writer-director Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird) has crafted a Little Women that draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott, and unfolds as the author's alter ego, Jo March, reflects back and forth on her fictiona...
Revolt Announces New Documentary FROM PAIN TO POWER: A REVOLT SPECIAL
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 22, 2020 Today, REVOLT announced its presentation of a new captivating documentary that takes a close look at the passionate struggle for social equality happening today, and the robust grassroots efforts propelling the movement forward....
BWW Exclusive: Get a Sneak Peek of Patrick Page on LAW & ORDER: SVU
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 24, 2020 Hadestown's Patrick Page will guest star on the March 26 episode of NBC's Law & Order: SVU. In the episode, a ballerina discovers she's been secretly videotaped for a pornographic website....
The Upstart Crow Presents AS YOU LIKE IT
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2019 'All the world's a stage' in Shakespeare's enduring and endearing tale of family, friendship, humor and melancholy. The court is in turmoil. The old duke and followers take refuge in the enchanting Forest of Arden to 'fleet the time away carelessly, as they did in the golden world.' When the duke's ...
MusicaNova Orchestra Postpones Spring Concerts
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2020 MusicaNova Orchestra announced today it is postponing its next three concerts....
THE VOICE Ties As #1 Show Of The Week For March 4-10
by Tori Hartshorn - March 12, 2019 NBC has finished #2 among the Big 4 networks in primetime ratings for the week of March 4-10 in adults 18-49 and all other key demographics (including a tie in men 18-34), according to “live plus same day” viewership figures from Nielsen Media Research....
Park Avenue Armory Cancels DEEP BLUE SEA
by A.A. Cristi - March 17, 2020 In light of the circumstances involving COVID-19, the March 13 Governor's ban on public gatherings over 500 people, and the New York State order requiring that all gatherings of more than 50 people be canceled, Park Avenue Armory has canceled all performances of Deep Blue Sea, originally scheduled t...
12th Annual Playwrights Retreat Now Underway: Dedicated To Robert Blacker
by A.A. Cristi - September 09, 2019 Eight distinguished Canadian theatre artists have arrived in Stratford for the Festival's 12th annual Playwrights Retreat. Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino and Bob White, the Director of the Foerster Bernstein New Play Development Program, are delighted to welcome: Katherine Cullen, Sina Gilani, Fa...
NJSO Presents Debussy's La Mer, Prélude à L'après-midi D'un Faune
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019 The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Debussy's La mer and Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune alongside Britten's Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, March 7-10. Ingrid Fliter performs Mendelssohn's First Piano Concerto; Jun Markl conducts....
Spencer Cancels Performances of RAT PACK SHOW and THE HIT MEN
by Stephi Wild - March 13, 2020 Due to recommendations from the CDC and state authorities, the Spencer Theater has CANCELED both the March 14 a?oeRat Pack Showa?? and March 21 a?oeTHE HIT MEN.a??...
Wagner's Epic DER RING DES NIBELUNGEN Returns To The Met In March
by A.A. Cristi - January 29, 2019 The Metropolitan Opera will present Richard Wagner's four-part masterwork Der Ring des Nibelungen in performances March 9-May 11, 2019. This season's performances are the first time the Met has presented the inventive Robert Lepage staging in six seasons and are the only complete Ring cycles to be ...
Season One of PRODIGAL SON Now Available for Streaming on HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 02, 2021 PRODIGAL SON season one stars Tom Payne, Lou Diamond Phillips, Halston Sage, Aurora Perrineau, Frank Harts, Keiko Agena, with Bellamy Young and Michael Sheen. ...
Sharon Osbourne Departs THE TALK Amidst Racism Allegations
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2021 Sharon Osbourne has officially departed the daytime talkshow, The Talk, after facing accusations of racism earlier this month....
RATINGS: THE VOICE Is The #1 Most-Watched Alternative Series For The Week Of April 6-12
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 14, 2020 NBC has tied for #2 in the key adult 18-49 demographic for the primetime ratings week of April 6-12, averaging a 0.7 rating in adults 18-49 and 4.6 million viewers overall, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research....
New Adaptation Of LITTLE WOMEN Opens In October At Sierra Madre Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2019 Christian Lebano has written his own stage adaptation of Little Women specifically for this production. It combines a cast of established professionals in the adult roles, with emerging young performing artists from California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley in the roles of the March Sisters...
Lin-Manuel Miranda to Guest Star on BROOKLYN NINE-NINE
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2019 Lin-Manuel Miranda will guest star on the NBC comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine, according to Entertainment Weekly....
LITTLE WOMEN Soundtrack is Available Now for Preorder
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 15, 2019 Sony Music announces the release of LITTLE WOMEN (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) with music by Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and GRAMMY® Award-winning composer ALEXANDRE DESPLAT. Available for preorder now, the album will be available in digital, CD and vinyl formats beginning Friday, December...
Elm Street Updates Programming Amidst Coronavirus Concerns
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2020 Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) escalating to a national state of emergency, Elm Street Cultural Arts Village has announced an update to their regularly-scheduled programming effective March 13th. The March 13th-22nd production run of Helvetica by Will Coleman has been cancelled, spring classes for ch...
The Upstart Crow Presents AS YOU LIKE IT
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2019 'All the world's a stage' in Shakespeare's enduring and endearing tale of family, friendship, humor and melancholy. The court is in turmoil. The old duke and followers take refuge in the enchanting Forest of Arden to 'fleet the time away carelessly, as they did in the golden world.' When the duke's ...
Film Movement Partners with HeadCount on Voter Registration Campaign
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 22, 2020 It’s Britain, late-1970s. The country is deeply divided over immigration. The National Front, a far-right and fascist political party, is gaining strength....
Music Changed the World in WHITE RIOT, Rubikah Shah's Timely Doc
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 16, 2020 Britain, late-1970s. The country is deeply divided over immigration. The National Front, a far-right and fascist political party, is gaining strength. ...
Broadway & Beyond Will Host Event for Stage Managers of Color- Registration Ends Saturday!
by Stephi Wild - March 25, 2021 Broadway & Beyond: Access for Stage Managers of Color has just announced its next event aimed at providing opportunity, education, and vital industry connections for stage managers of color....
Showtime Is Developing Series Based on the Life of Lena Horne
by Nicole Rosky - July 08, 2020 According to The Hollywood Reporter, Showtime is currently developing limited series based on the life of stage and screen star Lena Horne. Horne's granddaughter, Jenny Lumet, is set to write and executive produce the project, titled Blackbird: Lena Horne and America....
HBO to Debut New Edition of THE SHOP: UNINTERRUPTED
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 02, 2020 An all-new edition of the unscripted series THE SHOP, UNINTERRUPTED from HBO Sports and UNINTERRUPTED, starring Maverick Carter and featuring a diverse lineup, debuts SATURDAY, MARCH 7 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Joining Carter will be NFL superstar quarterback, NFL MVP and Super B... |