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ANNE FRANK, A Musical Opens Off-Broadway This September Photo ANNE FRANK, A Musical Opens Off-Broadway This September
by Stephi Wild - August 06, 2019

The cast of 'ANNE FRANK, a musical', based on Anne Frank's life will feature 12 artists on stage to recreate Anne Frank's life filled with the touching music and lyrics written by Jean Pierre Hadida. This production marks the U.S Off-Broadway Premiere of this successful French musical which will be ...
FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE Announces 'This Is Not a Game: The Game' Photo FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE Announces 'This Is Not a Game: The Game'
by Tori Hartshorn - May 16, 2018

TBS' Emmy(R) Award-winning late-night series FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE is pleased to announce it is gamifying* the 2018 midterm elections. Samantha Bee, who totally knows what coding means, is working with some of the best minds in SILICON VALLEY to develop the non-partisan This is Not a Game: ...
Sundance Institute: Over Half a Million Dollarsto Groundbreaking Documentary Projects Photo Sundance Institute: Over Half a Million Dollarsto Groundbreaking Documentary Projects
by Tori Hartshorn - May 18, 2018

More than $585,000 in targeted grants will support a global crop of independent nonfiction storytellers, Sundance Institute announced today. 57% of the supported projects are helmed by women, and 48% are from outside the U.S.; 34% of grantees are first-time feature filmmakers. This cohort is one of ...
Original Stars of AVENUE Q Return For 15 Special Performances For 15th Anniversary Photo Original Stars of AVENUE Q Return For 15 Special Performances For 15th Anniversary
by Julie Musbach - June 12, 2018

The Tony Award winning Best Musical Avenue Q will mark its 15th anniversary with 15 special performances at New World Stages (340 W. 50 St.) from July 18 to 29, 2018....
Vocalist Julie Benko Releases Debut Album; Celebrates Tomorrow at the cell Photo Vocalist Julie Benko Releases Debut Album; Celebrates Tomorrow at the cell
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017

Spellbinding songstress Julie Benko, who most recently appeared in Broadway's Fiddler on the Roof, the 25th Anniversary Broadway and national touring companies of Les Mis rables, and the national tour of Spring Awakening, steps into the spotlight with today's release of her debut album, 'Introducing...
Review Roundup: CATS Hits The Big Screen - See What The Critics Are Saying! Photo Review Roundup: CATS Hits The Big Screen - See What The Critics Are Saying!
by A.A. Cristi - December 18, 2019

Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless classic, CATS, hit the big screen this week! Reviews are rolling in for the highly-anticipated adaptation - let's see what the critics are saying!...
The AMAs Announce Hosts for RED CARPET LIVE Photo The AMAs Announce Hosts for RED CARPET LIVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 04, 2018

dick clark productions today announced "AMAs Red Carpet Live presented by Security Benefit," the official pre-show for the "2018 American Music Awards." Jessie James Decker, Scott Evans, AJ Gibson, Erika Jayne, Laura Marano and Zach Sang will host. The two-hour pre-show will stream LIVE from Microso...
Alan Cumming, Michael Urie to Attend the Paley Center's LGBTQ+ Television Tribute Photo Alan Cumming, Michael Urie to Attend the Paley Center's LGBTQ+ Television Tribute
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 01, 2019

The Paley Center for Media today announced that it will honor the LGBTQ+ community, and the television series that broke barriers, shattered stereotypes, and brought audiences together at The Paley Honors: Tribute to LGBTQ+ Achievements in Television on the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Stonew...
BALLOON BOY to Premiere at New Writers Series at The Green Room 42 this Month Photo BALLOON BOY to Premiere at New Writers Series at The Green Room 42 this Month
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2017

BALLOON BOY: THE MUSICAL, a new musical featuring book, music and lyrics by 19-year-old Billy Recce, will be presented as part of the New Writers Series at The Green Room 42 for one night only, featuring a cast of Broadway and Off-Broadway favorites....
December Shows Announced at City Winery Chicago Photo December Shows Announced at City Winery Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - November 30, 2017

City Winery has announced its December lineup of musical acts. See the full list below!...
Chris Pine to Star in TNT's Drama Series ONE DAY SHE'LL DARKEN Photo Chris Pine to Star in TNT's Drama Series ONE DAY SHE'LL DARKEN
by Caryn Robbins - October 13, 2017

Turner's TNT has set additional principal cast to the new six-episode drama series ONE DAY SHE'LL DARKEN. Chris Pine (Wonder Woman, Star Trek) executive produces and stars as Jay Singletary, a former Marine-turned-hack-reporter/paparazzo. T...
The 2018 TCA Award Winners Include THE AMERICANS, ANTHONY BOURDAIN'S PARTS UNKNOWN an Photo The 2018 TCA Award Winners Include THE AMERICANS, ANTHONY BOURDAIN'S PARTS UNKNOWN and More
by TV News Desk - August 06, 2018

The Television Critics Association (TCA) celebrated the top programs and performances of the 2017-2018 television season tonight at the 34TH Annual TCA Awards ceremony. The invitation-only event at The Beverly Hilton hotel, was emceed by writer, producer, and TV personality Robin Thede, host of the ...
Photo Flash: Rita Moreno, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally & More Attend the 43rd Annual Photo Photo Flash: Rita Moreno, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally & More Attend the 43rd Annual Gracie Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2018

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) handed out the 43rd Annual Gracie Awards at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Host Lisa Joyner led the evening which included the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Rita Moreno by Norman Lear and a special perform...
Critically Acclaimed Film MARSHALL to Return to Theaters Nationwide Photo Critically Acclaimed Film MARSHALL to Return to Theaters Nationwide
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2017

Open Road Films/Global Road Entertainment will bring MARSHALL, the critically acclaimed film starring Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad, Kate Hudson, Sterling K. Brown, Dan Stevens, Keesha Sharp and James Cromwell back to theaters nationwide beginning this Friday, December 1, 2017....
RENT 20TH Anniversary Tour, Wynonna & The Big Noise, Paula Poundstone and More Take C Photo RENT 20TH Anniversary Tour, Wynonna & The Big Noise, Paula Poundstone and More Take Center Stage at The Smith Center This Winter
by Emily Bruno - November 03, 2017

Continuing to bring the best of music, theater and dance to Southern Nevada, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced today that single tickets are now on sale for dozens of winter shows, with additional titles going on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 10. This lineup of more than 60 sh...
Fertility Fest Announces 2019 Programme Photo Fertility Fest Announces 2019 Programme
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2019

Fertility Fest, the only arts festival devoted entirely to the subject of the science of making babies and modern families, is now in its third year. This latest, expanded edition of Fertility Fest runs from 23 April - 18 May and is presented in association with the Barbican as part of the 2019 seas...
Alan Cumming, Michael Urie to Attend the Paley Center's LGBTQ+ Television Tribute Photo Alan Cumming, Michael Urie to Attend the Paley Center's LGBTQ+ Television Tribute
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 01, 2019

The Paley Center for Media today announced that it will honor the LGBTQ+ community, and the television series that broke barriers, shattered stereotypes, and brought audiences together at The Paley Honors: Tribute to LGBTQ+ Achievements in Television on the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Stonew...
The Smith Center For The Performing Arts Announces Events February - March 2018 Photo The Smith Center For The Performing Arts Announces Events February - March 2018
by A.A. Cristi - December 15, 2017

The Smith Center For The Performing Arts has announced events February - March 2018. See the full lineup below!...
TBS Greenlights Two Additional Seasons of FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE Photo TBS Greenlights Two Additional Seasons of FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2018

Television's fastest growing late night show and ad supported television's #1 late night show among young adults has been renewed for two new seasons by TBS. The Emmy Award-winning FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE will return Wednesday, February 7 in its usual timeslot at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT)....
Coral Springs Center for the Arts Announces Concerts and Shows for February & March Photo Coral Springs Center for the Arts Announces Concerts and Shows for February & March
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 06, 2020

The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is rocking away in February and March with 14 concerts and shows celebrating legendary musicians, comedians, and more. The state-of the-art performing arts center is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive. Tickets for all concerts and shows are now available for pu...
Angela Rye and Kevin 'Coach K' Lee to Be Honored at A3C's Welcome to ATL Reception Photo Angela Rye and Kevin 'Coach K' Lee to Be Honored at A3C's Welcome to ATL Reception
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2017

To kick off the 13th annual hip-hop music festival and conference, ChooseATL and A3C will host their official Welcome to ATL Reception, at the Toyota Music Ballroom in Atlanta, GA on October 4th, 2017....
Sundance Institute Names Latest Nonfiction Grantees Photo Sundance Institute Names Latest Nonfiction Grantees
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 26, 2019

Sundance Institute today named the global cohort of independent nonfiction film projects that comprise its latest Documentary Fund Grantees, including specialized grants administered by The Kendeda Fund and the Stories of Change Fund....
SXSW 2019 Unveils Keynotes, Adds Elizabeth Banks, Aidy Bryant As Featured Speakers, a Photo SXSW 2019 Unveils Keynotes, Adds Elizabeth Banks, Aidy Bryant As Featured Speakers, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 12, 2019

With SXSW 2019 just around the corner, we are excited to reveal five Keynotes as well as more Featured Speakers across 25 Tracks of curated Conference programming....
Liev Schreiber to Narrate PBS's Global Series CIVILIZATIONS Photo Liev Schreiber to Narrate PBS's Global Series CIVILIZATIONS
by Caryn Robbins - January 18, 2018

Today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, PBS announced that acclaimed film, theater and television actor Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan, Spotlight, The Manchurian Candidate) will narrate its series, which tells the story of art from the dawn of human history to the present day - for the ...
The 32nd Annual Virginia Film Festival Announces Lineup Photo The 32nd Annual Virginia Film Festival Announces Lineup
by Abigail Charpentier - September 25, 2019

The 32nd Annual Virginia Film Festival will feature a deep and diverse program of more than 150 films, including some of the hottest titles on the festival circuit today, and an array of special guests from throughout the industry, and from across the globe. This year's lineup includes award-winning...




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