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From the mind of Aaron Sorkin, creator of The West Wing and screenwriter of The Social Network and Moneyball,
Thomas Sadoski, Fred Armisen, Maura Tierney & More to Celebrate ERS at THE TONIGHT ZOOM WITH JORDAN KLEPPER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 10, 2021
On June 23, Off-Broadway theater company Elevator Repair Service will present The Tonight Zoom with Jordan Klepper A Celebration of Live Theatre (remotely) (and partially pre-taped), a virtual gala hosted by comedian Jordan Klepper (The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, The Daily Show)....
Feminist Comedy STRUT Premieres On Revry TV June 18
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2021
Revry TV's new original series Strut slashes through taboos at every level, from its relatable, sex working ensemble to the female creative team, queer creator, and LGTBQ-heavy crew. ...
Andrew Kober, Jessica Vosk, Janine DiVita and Kahlil Garcia to Reunite for REASONS TO BE PRETTY HAPPY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2021
The Reading Series has announced their next production, completing Neil LaBute's beauty trilogy with REASONS TO BE PRETTY HAPPY, which will now take place on Thursday, April 29th at 8pm (rescheduled from the 30th). The company has previously produced REASONS TO BE PRETTY as well as REASONS TO BE HA...
Andrew Kober, Jessica Vosk, Janine DiVita and Kahlil Garcia to Star in REASONS TO BE HAPPY Benefit Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 24, 2021
The Reading Series, a new virtual benefit series, has announced their next production with Neil LaBute’s REASONS TO BE HAPPY, which will take place on Wednesday, March 31st at 8pm. The company has previously produced REASONS TO BE PRETTY and will complete LaBute’s beauty trilogy with REASONS TO ...
VIDEO: Aaron Sorkin Discusses the Making of THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7
by Sarah Leiber - February 08, 2021
In this exclusive new video, Aaron Sorkin talks about making his historical AFI Awards film The Trial of the Chicago 7, and how it has become even more culturally relevant since its release last year. ...
Andrew Kober, Jessica Vosk, Kahlil Garcia, and Janine Divita Join The Reading Series' REASONS TO BE PRETTY
by Stephi Wild - February 03, 2021
The Reading Series, a new virtual benefit series, has announced the next production in their lineup with Neil LaBute's Tony-nominated play REASONS TO BE PRETTY. ...
NJPAC Presents Jeff Daniels' Virtual Concert
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2021
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) invites you to join Emmy award-winning actor, director, singer/songwriter Jeff Daniels for an intimate virtual concert experience full of original songs, personal stories from his stage and movie career that only he can tell—and plenty of smiles. ...
Bash Doran, Larissa FastHorse, Robert O'Hara, and Alan Poul Join Playwrights Horizons Board
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2021
Playwrights Horizons today announced that four wide-ranging and award-winning artists have joined its Board of Directors: Bash Doran, Larissa FastHorse, Robert O’Hara, and Alan Poul....
NJPAC Presents Jeff Daniels' Virtual Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 18, 2020
New Jersey Performing Arts Center invites you to join Emmy award-winning actor, director, singer/songwriter Jeff Daniels for an intimate virtual concert experience full of original songs, personal stories from his stage and movie career that only he can tell—and plenty of smiles. Stick around fo...
Wharton Center Presents Jeff Daniels 'Alive And Well Enough' Virtual Concert
by Stephi Wild - December 16, 2020
Emmy award-winning and Tony nominated actor, director, singer/song-writer Jeff Daniels returns to Wharton Center's virtual stage on New Year's Eve for TWO livestreamed concert experiences from his home to yours! ...
VIDEO: John Gallagher Jr. & Gillian Jacobs Play 'Sorry, Bye'
by Sarah Leiber - November 02, 2020
The stars of the new horror film, Come Play, play the new game, 'Sorry, Bye,' where they have to pick one item out of a grouping to get rid of forever. ...
VIDEO: Aaron Sorkin Says He's Stressed About The Election on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - October 27, 2020
James Corden connects with Aaron Sorkin a week from the 2020 election, and the two discuss all the variables that will likely keep a winner from being declared on election night. After talking about the importance of credible news media, James asks Aaron about the experience of making 'The Chicago 7...
THE INHERITANCE Playwright, Matthew López, Signs Overall Deal with Amazon Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 01, 2020
The Inheritance playwright, Matthew Lopez, has signed an overall deal with Amazon Studios....
VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Talks About Playing James Comey on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - September 24, 2020
To compensate for the height difference between him and six-foot, eight-inch tall FBI Director James Comey, Jeff Daniels wore two-inch lifts and just acted the rest. The new mini-series 'The Comey Rule' premieres this Sunday on Showtime....
Olivia Munn Joins ALEPPO
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 23, 2020
Olivia Munn has joined the cast of 'Aleppo,' the story of a Syrian refugee and a UN journalist. ...
PAM CHEN PROMOTED TO VICE PRESIDENT/NEWS DIRECTOR OF ABC7/KABC-TV LOS ANGELES
by Robert Diamond - August 18, 2020
Pam Chen has been named vice president/news director of ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles, announced today by Cheryl Fair, president and general manager of the station, to whom she will report....
Wharton Center Presents Jeff Daniels Virtual Concert
by Stephi Wild - August 10, 2020
Join Emmy award-winning and Tony nominated actor, director, singer/song-writer Jeff Daniels on Friday, August 28, 2020, at 8:00pm, for an intimate concert experience full of original songs, personal stories from his stage and movie career that only he can tell - and plenty of smiles. Following the...
Jeff Daniels Talks About His New Film GUEST ARTIST, The Difference Between Film and Theatre, and More!
by Stephi Wild - July 22, 2020
Jeff Daniels is starring in the new film Guest Artist, based on Daniels play of the same name. He recently chatted with Salon about the film, his feelings on theatre vs. film, and much more!...
Janine DiVita and Kahlil Garcia Join Play Reading Fridays' RED LIGHT WINTER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 21, 2020
Previously announced Ashley Loren (Moulin Rouge!; Jekyll & Hyde) will no longer star as Christina in Play Reading Fridays' production of 'Red Light Winter' benefiting The Actors Fund. Ms. Loren had to leave the production due to a last minute family emergency....
Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Jeff Daniels and Brendan Gleeson in THE COMEY RULE
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 17, 2020
SHOWTIME has announced that the new limited series THE COMEY RULE, starring Jeff Daniels (The Newsroom) as former FBI Director James Comey and Brendan Gleeson (Mr. Mercedes) as President Donald J. Trump, will premiere on back-to-back nights in late November....
VIDEO: National Geographic Releases the Trailer for BARKSKINS
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 28, 2020
National Geographic released a first look trailer of the network's upcoming limited series BARKSKINS during the National Football League (NFL) Draft on Saturday, April 25 on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network....
L.A. Theatre Works to Stream LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART For Free Through April In Honor of Terrence McNally
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 30, 2020
L.A. Theatre Works will offer free streaming access to its recording of Lips Together, Teeth Apart from now through the end of April as a posthumous tribute to playwright Terrence McNally, who died on March 24....
Focus Features Announce Release Dates for KAJILLIONAIRE and COME PLAY
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 10, 2020
Focus Features will release KAJILLIONAIRE on Friday June 19, 2020 and COME PLAY on Friday, July 24, 2020 domestically in North America....
Pia Chaozon Barlow Named SVP, Marketing for HBO Max Originals
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 23, 2020
Pia Chaozon Barlow has been named Senior Vice President of Program Marketing for HBO Max, it was announced today by Chris Spadaccini, Chief Marketing Officer of WarnerMedia Entertainment and Direct-to-Consumer, to whom she will report. It is a homecoming of sorts for Chaozon Barlow, who was respon...
WESTWORLD Returns March 15 on HBO
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2020
The Emmy winning drama series WESTWORLD returns for its eight-episode third season SUNDAY, MARCH 15 (9:00-10:10 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. A dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the birth of a new form of life on Earth, the show was created for television by Jonathan Nol...
