GREY GARDENS to Open at Big Noise Theatre Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024
Big Noise Theatre is opening their 2024 season with GREY GARDENS: THE MUSICAL (book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Michael Korie) next week in Des Plaines, IL., right outside of Chicago. Get all the production information here!
Playhouse on Park's COMEDY NIGHT Series Continues Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2023
Come to Playhouse on Park for 90 minutes of laughs on Saturday, June 24th, 2023 at 8pm. Mike Geeter is set to headline, with a feature by Sandy Ehlers. BYOB! Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. Tickets are $20, all seats reserved.
Black Box PAC Hosts a New Years Eve Celebration and Stand Up Special
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2019
Ring in the New Year with a stand up special! This night of comedy will feature three headliners: Sandy Ehlers, John McClellan, and Chip Ambrogio. Black Box PAC and J. Irwin Productions, the team that brought Gilbert Gottfried and Uncle Floyd stand up specials to Bergen County, are excited to present this fun and comedic New Years Eve night! This event will kick off a series of high level comedy acts at Black Box PAC in 2020, brought to you through their partnership with J. Irwin Productions.
New Houston Cinema Arts Society Announces New Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2019
Houston Cinema Arts Society has announced that Jessica Green will assume the role of Artistic Director for the 10-year old Houston Cinema Arts Festival the multi-venue film and arts festival anchored by Museum of Fine Arts Houston that has the distinction of being the only U.S. film festival devoted to films by and about visual, performing, and literary artists. Green will replace outgoing Artistic Director Richard Herskowitz as programmer-in-chief for the acclaimed festival starting with the 11th annual 5-day festival taking place November 14 18, 2019 in addition to special film engagements throughout the calendar year.
The 17th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Announces Juried Awards
by Macon Prickett - Apr 27, 2018
The 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, announced the winners of its competition categories at the awards ceremony this evening, sponsored by Chloe Wine Collection, at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Top honors went to Diane for the Founders Award for Best U.S. Narrative Feature, Smuggling Hendrix for Best International Narrative Feature, and Island of the Hungry Ghosts for Best Documentary Feature. The Festival awarded $145,000 in cash prizes. Tribeca runs through April 29, 2018.
The 17th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Announces 2018 Juries
by Macon Prickett - Apr 16, 2018
The Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced the members of ten juries, which reflect the tone and texture of the annual cultural showcase, which celebrates storytelling in film, television, virtual reality, music and games. The jurors will be tasked with honoring the new works of emerging and established members of the creative community with unique art awards and cash prizes as they present their works at the annual Festival. Mirroring the breadth of Tribeca's programming, the team of jurors include acclaimed filmmakers, award-winning actors, noteworthy producers, and cultural leaders. The Festival takes place April 18-29 in New York City.
The Barn Players to Host GREY GARDENS Talkback with Documentary Cast Member
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 30, 2017
On the evening of Today, September 30th, The Barn Players will be welcoming Jerry Torre, an actual cast member from the Grey Gardens documentary. Audience members may stay to participate in a post-show talkback with Mr. Torre, whose memory is also reimagined as a character in the award-winning musical.
The Barn Players to Host GREY GARDENS Talkback with Documentary Cast Member
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2017
On the evening of Saturday, September 30th, The Barn Players will be welcoming Jerry Torre, an actual cast member from the Grey Gardens documentary. Audience members may stay to participate in a post-show talkback with Mr. Torre, whose memory is also reimagined as a character in the award-winning musical.