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Dark Comedy GRAVY, with Sutton Foster, Dule Hill & More, to Hit Theaters & DVD in October
by Tyler Peterson - August 14, 2015

This All Hallows Eve, dare to indulge in a late night of gluttony filled with unhinged humor, carnivorous terror and high camp spills. From the vivid imagination of renowned actor-writer-producer-director James Roday comes the wickedly-fun horror comedy GRAVY, opening in cinemas (Los Angeles and New...


BAFTA to Reveal Newest Breakthrough Stars of Film & TV This October
by Caryn Robbins - September 29, 2014

A cross-industry jury of leading figures from film, television and games industries met at the headquarters of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), 195 Piccadilly in London, to decide which talented newcomers will be named this year's BAFTA Breakthrough Brits, in partnership with...


BREAKING NEWS: Kate Baldwin, Jason Danieley to Star in Broadway-Bound CAN-CAN Revival at Paper Mill; Full Cast Announced
by Caryn Robbins - August 13, 2014

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) is proud to open its 2014-2015 season with a Broadway-bound, world-class revival of Can-Can starring Kate Baldwin as Pistache and Jason Danieley as Aristide....


Caps Lock Theatre to Stage Site-Specific 'MRS. MAYFIELD'S FIFTH-GRADE CLASS' in the East Village, 1/15-2/1
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2015

Mariah MacCarthy (Doric Wilson Independent Playwright Award, NYtheatre.com's 2012 'Person of the Year') reunites with director Leta Tremblay (The Foreplay Play) on their site-specific hit Mrs. Mayfield's Fifth-Grade Class of '93 20-Year Reunion, this time set in an East Village apartment....


New Opera Libretto Adapted from Ray Bradbury's THE HALLOWEEN TREE Gets ALT Reading Today
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2015

Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of American Lyric Theater (ALT), present the company's libretto workshop and upcoming presentation of THE HALLOWEEN TREE today, October 30, 2015, will feature actors Glenn Seven Allen, Etai Benson, Daniel T. Curran, Jesse Geguzis, Emma Grimsley, Conor Gu...


BBC America Sets DOCTOR WHO Spin-Off, Adele Special & More
by Tyler Peterson - January 08, 2016

BBC America made a series of announcements at today's TCA including:...


Broadway-Bound CAN-CAN Begins Tonight at Paper Mill
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2014

Paper Mill Playhouse will open its 2014-2015 season with a Broadway-bound, world-class revival of Can-Can starring Kate Baldwin as Pistache and Jason Danieley as Aristide. Can-Can will play the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from tonight, October 1 through October 26, 2014. The official press opening...


BBC America to Premiere BAFTA-Nominated Series PREY, 2/25
by Caryn Robbins - February 03, 2016

The gripping BAFTA-nominated series, PREY, plays out as two three-part stories that straddle two intense cases - with down-but-not-out Detective Sergeant...


Caps Lock Theatre to Stage Site-Specific 'MRS. MAYFIELD'S FIFTH-GRADE CLASS' in the East Village, 1/15-2/1
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2015

Mariah MacCarthy (Doric Wilson Independent Playwright Award, NYtheatre.com's 2012 'Person of the Year') reunites with director Leta Tremblay (The Foreplay Play) on their site-specific hit Mrs. Mayfield's Fifth-Grade Class of '93 20-Year Reunion, this time set in an East Village apartment....


Agatha Christie's PARTNERS IN CRIME Makes U.S. Premiere On Acorn TV, 9/3
by Caryn Robbins - July 09, 2015

Following the U.S. Premieres of Brenda Blethyn's return in the smash hit British series Vera and the BAFTA Award-winning comedy Detectorists, Acorn TVpresents the U.S. Premiere of Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime...


Cast Set for ALT Reading of New Opera Libretto Adapted from Ray Bradbury's THE HALLOWEEN TREE
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2015

Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of American Lyric Theater (ALT), announced today that the company's libretto workshop and upcoming presentation of THE HALLOWEEN TREE on Friday, October 30, 2015, will feature actors Glenn Seven Allen, Etai Benson, Daniel T. Curran, Jesse Geguzis, Emma G...


Showtime Acquires Rights to Documentary PLAY IT FORWARD
by Caryn Robbins - June 10, 2015

Showtime Networks Inc. has acquired the rights to PLAY IT FORWARD, an intimate portrait on the life, family and career of legendary NFL tight end and future Hall of Fame inductee Tony Gonzalez, and his relationship with his older brother Chris...


Production Begins on BBC America's INTRUDERS Starring Mira Sorvino
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2014

Production is underway in Vancouver British Columbia for BBC AMERICA's new original series Intruders, starring celebrated British actor John Simm and Oscar(R) winner Mira Sorvino....


Caps Lock Theatre Stages Site-Specific 'MRS. MAYFIELD'S FIFTH-GRADE CLASS' in the East Village, Now thru 2/1
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015

Mariah MacCarthy (Doric Wilson Independent Playwright Award, NYtheatre.com's 2012 'Person of the Year') reunites with director Leta Tremblay (The Foreplay Play) on their site-specific hit Mrs. Mayfield's Fifth-Grade Class of '93 20-Year Reunion, this time set in an East Village apartment....


HBO to Premiere Series STATE OF PLAY: FIRST LADIES, Today
by Casey Judge - December 08, 2014

HBO Sports and executive producers Peter Berg and Sarah Aubrey team up again for the innovative topical series STATE OF PLAY, continuing with FIRST LADIES on TUESDAY, DEC. 9 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO....


VIDEO: History's New Military Docu-Series LIVE TO TELL Premieres Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 10, 2016

HISTORY will premiere the new docu-series LIVE TO TELL, from executive producer Peter Berg (Lone Survivor) and his non-scripted shingle Film 45....


Rose Theatre Kingston to Stage London Premiere of BERYL
by Tyler Peterson - January 08, 2016

Today Rose Theatre Kingston in association with West Yorkshire Playhouse announces the London premiere of BERYL, Maxine Peake's critically-acclaimed play celebrating the life of sporting legend Beryl Burton - the greatest woman on two wheels. BERYL was nominated for best new play at the Manchester T...


TV: Full Cast Announced in West End's HANGMEN - First Trailer Released!
by Christina Mancuso - October 30, 2015

Full casting has today been announced for the West End run of the Royal Court Theatre's production of Hangmen. ProducersRobert Fox, Matthew Byam Shaw for Playful Productions and Royal Court Theatre Productions are delighted to announce that Andy Nyman will play Syd, Craig Parkinson will take on the ...


THE AUDIENCE, Starring Helen Mirren, to Bring the Crown to Broadway Next Spring
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014

The Daily Mail writes that THE AUDIENCE, starring Helen Mirren, is on its way to Broadway. The production, helmed by Stephen Daldry and written by Peter Morgan, will begin previews in February 2015 for a March opening. Based on Stephen Frears acclaimed film, THE AUDIENCE played a sold-out run at the...


DI AND VIV AND ROSE Opens at the Vaudeville Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2015

Hampstead Theatre's critically acclaimed production Di and Viv and Rose opens at the Vaudeville Theatre tonight 29 January 2015. Anna Mackmin returns to direct Amelia Bullmore's funny and insightful comedy about female friendship. Tamzin Outhwaite* reprises her role as Di and will be joined by Saman...


Agatha Christie's PARTNERS IN CRIME Makes U.S. Premiere On Acorn TV Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 03, 2015

Following the U.S. Premieres of Brenda Blethyn's return in the smash hit British series Vera and the BAFTA Award-winning comedy Detectorists, Acorn TVpresents the U.S. Premiere of Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime...


Cast Set for ALT Reading of New Opera Libretto Adapted from Ray Bradbury's THE HALLOWEEN TREE
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2015

Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of American Lyric Theater (ALT), announced today that the company's libretto workshop and upcoming presentation of THE HALLOWEEN TREE on Friday, October 30, 2015, will feature actors Glenn Seven Allen, Etai Benson, Daniel T. Curran, Jesse Geguzis, Emma G...


Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy to Reprise Roles in SKYLIGHT on Broadway This Spring!
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2014

This spring, Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy will reprise their critically acclaimed West End performances when the hit London production of David Hare's Skylight, directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Stephen Daldry, comes to Broadway. The production played to sold-out houses when it opened in the W...


Photo Coverage: Rebecca Luker, Gabriella Pizzolo, Bradley Dean & More Take Bows in THE SECRET GARDEN Benefit!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - January 12, 2016

Friends in Theater Company and State of Play Productions' THE SECRET GARDEN, a Broadway benefit for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, presented the first of two sold-out performances last night, January 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lucille Lortel Theater. The fully staged production, directed/choreographed by ...


HISTORY Teams with Peter Berg on Special Military Forces Docu-Series
by Caryn Robbins - March 10, 2015

HISTORY® has teamed up with Director Peter Berg (Lone Survivor) and his non-scripted shingle Film 45, to give viewers a rare look into the U.S. Special Forces....






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