Interview: Ben Edlin And Deborah Aquila on TH IR DS at Zephyr Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Sep 18, 2024
Given the divisive political climate in our country right now, when I heard about the new play TH IR DS being presented at the Zephyr Theatre, I decided to speak with Co-Story Creator/Playwright/Actor Ben Edlin and Co-Story Creator and Multi-award-winning Casting Director Deborah Aquila about the creation of such a timely piece of theatre.
Review: TH IR DS at Zephyr Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Sep 11, 2024
TH IR DS is the world premiere of a new dystopian drama, a messy play with a lot of interesting things on its mind.
TH IR DS Comes to the Zephyr in Hollywood This Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024
In an alternate timeline of American history in which the Civil War was never fought, America stands divided into three separate countries: The Union, The Confederate, and The Pacific States of America.
Starz Picks Up Comedy Pilot RUN THE WORLD to Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 30, 2020
Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), today announced it has given an eight-episode series order for 'Run the World.' The half-hour comedy is created and written by Leigh Davenport (The Perfect Find, untitled Wendy Williams biopic) who will executive produce with showrunner Yvette Lee Bowser (Lionsgate's 'Dear White People,' 'Living Single') and Lionsgate Television, where Bowser's SisterLee Productions is under an overall deal. Millicent Shelton ('black-ish,' 'P-Valley') directed the pilot.
BWW Exclusive: The Story of How RENT Came to Be
by Jeffrey Kare - Jan 27, 2019
Tonight, FOX will air their third live musical production. Following in the footsteps of Grease and A Christmas Story, the network will be presenting Jonathan Larson's Rent, a rock musical that is loosely based on Giacomo Puccini's 1896 opera, La boheme. The story follows a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in New York City's East Village in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.
Young Actor's Theatre Camp Announces It's 2018 Summer Season Master Class Instructors!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2018
Founding Directors, Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth, have announced the all-star summer line up for The Young Actors' Theatre Camp 17th SEASON, which will include TV, Broadway, and Film's most inspirational Actors, Dancers, Singers, Choreographers, Producers, and Directors! This is a sensational summer season not to be missed!
The CW Cancels VALOR After First Season
by Tori Hartshorn - May 8, 2018
According to Deadline, The CW has officially cancelled VALOR. The show will not be returning for a second season. Read more about it form Deadline here.
Comedy Duo Satirize Path to Stardom in HOW TO GET FEATURED ON DEADLINE
by Julie Musbach - Apr 9, 2017
Acting/writing duo Jacquelyn Zook and Artie O'Daly are set to release How to Get Featured on Deadline, a six-episode sketch series based on their popular internet short of the same name. The series satirizes the manufacturing of a star, as a fame-hungry actress convinces a Deadline editor to write articles about her self-made rise to fame. New episodes are produced by Cap Gun TV (Teachers) and directed by Alex Fendrich (Second City, Bobby & Iza - NBC Playground). Episodes will release weekly on Thursdays via the show's website, with first new episode live Thursday, April 13. Pilot episode is live now at: https://youtu.be/i32TqyoXDZs
BWW Review: UMPO MEAN GURLZ - Perfectly Wicked Entertainment!
by Gil Kaan - Feb 17, 2017
UMPO's continues its winning recipe for a raucous evening of laughs and musicality with its latest production THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY OF MEAN GURLZ. Take one part cult film favorite. Separate out the funny situations accenting them with witty, new lines. Add hit pop songs, repurposed to advance the original film plotline. And top it all off with a very talented, triple-threat cast. And what you have is a very tasty WOW!
Michael Thomas Grant Joins Cast of EMOJILAND: LIVE IN CONCERT
by Tyler Peterson - May 4, 2016
Michael Thomas Grant will be stepping into the role of Skull in the highly anticipated EMOJILAND: LIVE IN CONCERT, premiering at Rockwell Table & Stage in Los Angeles next week. Grant replaces the previously announced Matt Magnusson, who left the company due to an "unforeseen professional conflict."
Video: EMMA HUNTON and THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY OF CLUELESS
by Aimee Curameng - Sep 21, 2015
Emma Hunton (Wicked, Next to Normal, Spring Awakening) recently took to the Rockwell stage, performing songs ranging from Fleetwood Mac's 'Go Your Own Way' to Radiohead's 'Creep.' Guest stars included Glee's Lindsay Pearce and Dear John Hughes' Michael Thomas Grant. Grant is currently performing alongside Hunton in 'The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Clueless,' playing now through October 2nd at Rockwell Table and Stage. Hunton honored her Broadway roots with a performance of Spring Awakening's 'Touch Me.'