Brendan Fraser

Photos: Inside the 2025 Academy’s Governors Awards with Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Lopez & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025

On November 16, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences celebrated the Academy’s 16th Governors Awards in Hollywood, with attendees that included Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Lopez, Hugh Jackman, Amanda Seyfried, and more. Take a look at photos here.

A Complete Guide to the Plays of Samuel D. Hunter
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 2, 2025

Samuel D. Hunter’s plays have quietly shaped contemporary American drama. Known for their compassionate look at working-class lives in his native Idaho, Hunter’s works explore faith, loneliness, community, and redemption with remarkable empathy. Hunter (finally) just made his Broadway debut in 2025 with Little Bear Ridge Road, now running at the Booth Theatre.

DC Premiere of A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Comes to Mosaic Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Mosaic Theater Company will present the DC premiere of A Case for the Existence of God, a deeply moving and critically acclaimed play by MacArthur Genius Samuel D. Hunter. Directed by Danilo Gambini.

Jordan Fisher, Leslie Uggams, & More to Narrate Disney's 2025 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2025

Broadway alums Jordan Fisher, Leslie Uggams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more will serve as 2025 narrators for Disney World's annual Candlelight Procession in EPCOT.

24th Annual San Diego International Film Festival Reveals 2025 Slate
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025

The San Diego International Film Festival has unveiled its lineup for the 34th season, running from October 15 to 19. This year, the theme is 'Where Culture, Coast and Cinema Collide,' and features 108 titles in Gala, Narrative, Documentary, Spotlight and Short Selections.

Listen: MARK WILLIAM: IF I CAN DREAM Album Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025

Yellow Sound Label has released Mark William: If I Can Dream, recorded live at The Green Room 42. Learn more about the album and get a first listen to If I Can Dream here!

Jocelyn Bioh, Samuel D. Hunter, and Audrey Choi Join DGF Board of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025

Playwrights Jocelyn Bioh and Samuel D. Hunter and multi-sector leader Audrey Choi have joined the Dramatists Guild Foundation Board of Directors. Learn more here!

Sydney Chandler and Takehiro Hira Cast in Sci-Fi Dramedy ANIMA
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 17, 2025

ANIMA, a bold new comedy-drama with a sci-fi edge, has just been announced, starring Sydney Chandler and Takehiro Hira. The movie is currently in production.

SEVEN DEVILS PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE Unveils 2025 Playwrights And Event Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025

Amidst a national funding crisis, Seven Devils Playwrights Conference will return to McCall, Idaho June 2-14 to celebrate its 25th year with a powerful lineup of new plays and events.

Tubi's BREAKING BEAR Animated Series Casts Brendan Fraser, Josh Gad, & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 8, 2025

Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Annie Murphy, Elizabeth Hurley, and Tony nominee Josh Gad will lend their voices to the adult animated series, Breaking Bear, at Tubi.

Meet the Cast of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain begins previews tonight at the Booth Theatre on Thursday, March 20, 2025 ahead of a Monday, April 14 opening night. Meet the cast of John Proctor is the Villain here!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2025

Earlier this week, Cirque du Soleil arrived in New York City as the first stop of its North American tour of LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. This visit marks the return of the Big Top at Randall's Island since 2016. Check out photos from opening night here.

Paul Sparks to Replace Brendan Fraser in GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

Paul Sparks has joined Samuel D. Hunter’s Grangeville, a Signature-commissioned world premiere directed by Jack Serio. Sparks replaces Brendan Fraser. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Comes to the Stage at The Ed Asner Family Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2024

Thanks to The Ed Asner Family Center, Hollywood's iconic IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE film script was reanimated! TEAFC hosted its 4th annual theatrical fundraising benefit this past weekend.

Ken Urban's DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY To Premiere At New Downtown Venue East Village Basement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2024

Danger and Opportunity, a new play by award-winning playwright Ken Urban, will premiere in March 2025 at a new downtown venue, East Village Basement. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Jessica Chastain, Brendan Fraser, & Bryan Cranston Join David Mamet-Penned Film ASSASSINATION
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 29, 2024

Tony Award nominee Jessica Chastain, Brendan Fraser, and Tony-award-winner Bryan Cranston are all set to star in Assassination, the mystery thriller film from director Barry Levinson and playwright David Mamet and Sam Bromell.

Josh Gad, Titus Burgess & More to Narrate Disney's 2024 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2024

Josh Gad, Neil Patrick Harris, Whoopi Goldberg, Titus Burgess, and more will serve as 2024 narrators for Disney World's annual Candlelight Procession in EPCOT. Each night in Epcot throughout the holiday season, a celebrity narrator tells the story of Christmas. Check out the full lineup of narrators now!

Chris Messina & Damian Lewis Join David Haig's PRESSURE Film
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2024

Actors Chris Messina and Damian Lewis have joined the cast of Pressure, the upcoming screen adaptation of David Haig's play. In the film, they will play Colonel Irving P. Krick and British Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery, respectively.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 12, 2024
by - Sep 12, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Brendan Fraser to Star in Samuel D. Hunter's GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2024

Signature Theatre will present Samuel D. Hunter’s Grangeville, a Signature-commissioned world premiere directed by Jack Serio starring Brendan Fraser and more.