The Toronto International Film Festival Announces First Look at 2018 TIFF Industry Conference
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 16, 2018 The Toronto International Film Festival® announced today a first look at the 2018 TIFF Industry Conference. The six-day event, taking place September 7–12 during the Festival, will inspire and incite discussions for creative and business entrepreneurship, while examining the role independent filmmak... 
Chicago Philharmonic Summer Internship Provides Arts Experiences For High School Students
by A.A. Cristi - August 08, 2018 For the first time ever, The Chicago Philharmonic Society is hosting four diverse students from Chicago high schools in an internship program supported by the Illinois Arts Council Agency's Summer Youth Employment in the Arts. In addition to providing real world office and arts administration work a... 
Legendary Music Producer, Arranger And Composer Benjamin Wright To Appear With The Philly POPS
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2018 L.A.-based arranging and composing phenomenon Benjamin Wright will perform with The Philly POPS and his all-star band of musicians on October 20, 2018 at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in the show, Experience Benjamin Wright, a Heritage Music Group production.... 
Steppenwolf Announces Cast For Young Adults Upcoming Show
by Julie Musbach - October 17, 2018 Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) announced full casting for its upcoming production of We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South West Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915 by Jackie Sibblies Drury, co-directed by Hallie... 
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network June 2018 Highlights
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand – and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in original scripted and unscripted programming and attracts sup... 
Common Signs Overall Deal with Lionsgate Television
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 24, 2018 Lionsgate Television signs overall deal with Common, according to Variety. The new agreement has Common developing new series projects for the studio through his Freedom Road Productions.... 
RANDOM ACTS OF FLYNESS A Subversive Look at Contemporary American Life from Artist Terence Nance, Debuts 8/3 on HBO
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2018 RANDOM ACTS OF FLYNESS, a new late-night series from artist Terence Nance ('An Oversimplification of Her Beauty'), kicks off its six-episode season FRIDAY, AUG. 3 (midnight-12:30 a.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by other episodes subsequent Todays at the same time. The show explores evergre... 
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Dreamworks' KUNG FU PANDA: THE PAWS OF DESTINY
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 01, 2018 Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny follows the adventures of four energetic panda kids: Nu Hai, Bao, Jing, and Fan Tong. After they stumble upon a mystical cave beneath Panda Village, the friends accidentally absorb the chi of ancient and powerful Kung Fu warriors known as the Four Constellations. B... 
Lena Waithe And Greg Berlanti To Be Honored By The Trevor Project
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2018 The Trevor Project today announced that Emmy Award-winning screenwriter, producer, and actor Lena Waithe; Writers Guild of America Award, Directors Guild of America Award, and Golden Globe Award-nominated writer, director, and producer Greg Berlanti; and Managing Partner of global consulting firm Mc... 
Peabo Bryson Announces Twenty-First Studio Album STAND FOR LOVE Available On August 3
by Macon Prickett - May 11, 2018 Today, the legendary recording artist, Peabo Bryson, is pleased to announce his highly-anticipated twenty-first studio album, 'Stand For Love,' will be released August 3, 2018. The album, which is immediately available for pre-order includes instant downloads of Peabo's recently released hit single ... 
Taiwan Philharmonic Performs San Francisco Debut Following Triumphant 2016 U.S. Debut
by A.A. Cristi - October 09, 2018 'One of Asia's best' (Los Angeles Times), the Taiwan Philharmonic finishes their 2018 North American tour with a flourish at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco on November 5 at 8:00 PM. The orchestra, led by Maestro Shao-Chia Lu, returns two years after their highly acclaimed United States debut ... 
Griffin Theatre Welcomes Nine New Ensemble Members
by A.A. Cristi - October 30, 2018 Griffin Theatre Company Artistic Director William Massolia today announced the addition of nine new ensemble members: Isa Arciniegas, Larry Baldacci, Peter Byrne, Jermaine Hill, Nicole Laurenzi, Ryan McBride, Rochelle Therrien, Jason VonRohn and Scott Weinstein. Additionally, Griffin is pleased to a...
Jory Vinikour And The Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players Unearth Harpsichord Masterpieces In Hyde Park
by Julie Musbach - April 26, 2018 The Chi Phil Chamber Players join spectacular virtuoso Jory Vinikour on May 5 2018 in a harpsichord extravaganza with musical selections from traditional Bach to Chicagoan composer William Ferris to Indiana University Jacobs School of Music professor Juan Orrego Salas. Headlining the program is a ra... 
Steep Announces New Ensemble Members
by Julie Musbach - March 29, 2018 Steep Theatre is thrilled to welcome several new members to its ensemble of artists. Nate Faust, Brandon Rivera, Amber Sallis, and Sasha Smith are the newest members of Steep's acting ensemble. Both Faust and Sallis appeared in last year's Earthquakes in London, and Sallis returns to Steep's stage n... 
Taiwan Philharmonic Tours North America Following Triumphant 2016 U.S. Debut
by Alan Henry - October 11, 2018 'One of Asia's best' (Los Angeles Times), the Taiwan Philharmonic embarks on a North American tour this fall stopping in Costa Mesa (10/30), San Diego (10/31), Seattle (11/3), and San Francisco (11/5). The orchestra, led by Maestro Shao-Chia Lü, launches the tour by returning to Segerstrom Center fo... 
National Geographic Announces Mary Shelley As the Subject for Third Season of Scripted Anthology Series GENIUS
by Tori Hartshorn - April 19, 2018 On the eve of the premiere of GENIUS: PICASSO on Tuesday April 24, National Geographic announced today that the third season of its acclaimed scripted anthology series will bring to life the myth maker and towering literary figure Mary Shelley. From Fox 21 Television Studios, the new season will aga... 
Netflix Acquires THE LAST SUMMER Starring Tyler Posey, K.J. Apa, Maia Mitchell, & More
by Macon Prickett - June 08, 2018 Netflix has acquired worldwide film rights to Gulfstream Pictures Production's The Last Summer, an ensemble romantic comedy with an all-star cast of young actors. The film will be directed by Bill Bindley.... 
World Cinema Announces Sales Partnership Of The New SHOWTIME Hotel App On The WorldVue Platform
by Macon Prickett - June 12, 2018 Today, World Cinema, the leading innovator of in-room entertainment technologies, announced a sales partnership with SHOWTIME for distribution sales of the SHOWTIME Hotel App, included with the WorldVue Platform. Through the app, hotels are now able to provide free access to the SHOWTIME service- wh... 
95.5 The Lou Welcomes Gladys Knight With Special Guest Peabo Bryson Live at the Fabulous Fox Theatre 10/19
by Tori Hartshorn - August 06, 2018 Fox Concerts is excited to announce “The Empress of Soul” Gladys Knight with special guest Peabo Bryson will play at the Fabulous Fox Theatre Friday, October 19 at 8:00 p.m.... 
Skylight Music Theatre Names Cast and Creative of FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE
by Julie Musbach - December 26, 2018 Skylight Music Theatre announced the cast and creative team for Five Guys Named Moe, a joyful, jazzy tribute to Louis Jordan, the 1940s rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and bandleader.... 
Showtime Brings THE CHI and New Comedy BLACK MONDAY to 2018 Essence Festival
by Macon Prickett - June 28, 2018 SHOWTIME is bringing its hot new comedy BLACK MONDAY and hit drama THE CHI to 2018 ESSENCE Festival. On Friday, July 6, THE CHI creator and executive producer Lena Waithe will headline a keynote conversation on the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience Stage and will later appear in the Great Hall to discu... 
Review Roundup: What Do The Critics Think About New York Theatre Workshop's THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND?
by Stephi Wild - July 31, 2018 New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) presents the New York Premiere of The House That Will Not Stand by Marcus Gardley (X: Or, Betty Shabazz v. The Nation), directed by NYTW Usual Suspect and Obie Award winner Lileana Blain-Cruz (Red Speedo; Pipeline). The play opened just last night, July 30 at New Yor... 
Showtime Signs Emmy Award Winner Lena Waithe to First-Look Deal
by Macon Prickett - July 24, 2018 Emmy-winning writer and producer Lena Waithe (THE CHI) has signed a first-look deal with SHOWTIME, expanding her relationship with the network that launched her first series as a creator and executive producer. Waithe will work with SHOWTIME on comedy and drama projects that she both writes and prod...
Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players Pay Tribute To Caf Music Traditions
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2019 The Chi Phil Chamber Players are ready to serve up another season of innovative chamber concerts designed for audiences of all ages and backgrounds in 2019, starting with Caf Culture on January 27. This one-of-a-kind concert in a casual venue includes folk-inspired music from around the world. Among... 
Showtime Hit Drama THE CHI Ups Three To Series Regulars
by Tori Hartshorn - July 23, 2018 Fan favorites Shamon Brown Jr. (Papa), Barton Fitzpatrick (Reg) and Michael Epps (Jake) have been upped from guest stars to series regulars for the highly anticipated second season of THE CHI. The hit SHOWTIME drama series is currently in production in Chicago and will return to the network in 2019.... |
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