Dan Algrant

Interview: Playwright Emma Sheanshang on Putting Her Personal Experiences Into THE FEARS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2023

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with playwright Emma Sheanshang as she discusses her play The Fears, currently running at Off-Broadway at at The Pershing Square Signature Center.

Photos: Debra Messing, Steve Buscemi, Crystal Lucas-Perry and More Turn Out For THE FEARS Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2023

Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Steven Soderbergh (sex, lies, and videotape, Traffic, Erin Brockovich), makes his New York City theatrical producing debut with the World Premiere of The Fears, a new play by Emma Sheanshang. See photos from opening night!

Photos: First Look at Maddie Corman, Kerry Bishé & More in THE FEARS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023

Get a first look at photos of The Fears at Pershing Square Signature Center.

Casting Announced For THE FEARS, Produced By Steven Soderbergh Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2023

Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Steven Soderbergh has announced casting for the World Premiere of The Fears, a new play by Emma Sheanshang (Every Girl Gets Her Man, Greetings from Tim Buckley), and directed by Dan Algrant (“Sex and the City,” People I Know). 

THE FEARS, A New Play By Emma Sheanshang, Will Premiere Off-Broadway in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2023

Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Steven Soderbergh will make his New York City theatrical producing debut with the World Premiere of The Fears, a new play by Emma Sheanshang, and directed by Dan Algrant. Five-time Tony Award winner John N. Hart Jr. serves as Executive Producer.

Christopher Walken, Lenny Kravitz Sign on for LITTLE ROOTIE TOOTIE
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 1, 2013

Deadline reports that Christopher Walken And Lenny Kravitz will co-star in LITTLE ROOTIE TOOTIE from writer/director Dan Algrant. Grammy winner composer Terence Blanchard will score original music for the film.

Tribeca Film, Focus World Team Acquire U.S. Rights to GREETINGS FROM TIM BUCKLEY, Starring Penn Badgley
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 10, 2012

Tribeca Film, the distribution label of Tribeca Enterprises, and Focus World, the alternative distribution initiative owned and operated by Focus Features, have teamed to acquire U.S. rights to Greetings from Tim Buckley, a captivating exploration of two generations of musicians - Tim and Jeff Buckley. The film spotlights a powerhouse lead performance by Penn Badgley as Jeff Buckley.

A SONG FOR MARION to Close Toronto Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 14, 2012

The Toronto International Film Festival® announces the addition of 3 Galas and 18 Special Presentations, including 8 World Premieres, to its slate. The Festival will close with Paul Andrew Williams' A SONG FOR MARION, starring Vanessa Redgrave and Terence Stamp.

Oscar And Tony Award Winner Pacino Will Star As 'Herod' In New 'Mary' Film
by Charlie Piane - Aug 6, 2009

Al Pacino is set to star as 'Herod' in the upcoming film 'Mary, Mother of Christ.' The multi-award winning actor will star alongside Camilla Belle, Al Pacino, Peter O'Toole, Julia Ormond and Hollywood newcomer Diogo Morgado, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Al Pacino Set to Star in HBO's 'KERVORKIAN'
by Eddie Varley - May 26, 2009

Variety reports that Al Pacino is set to star in the upcoming HBO film, 'Kervorkian' about right-to-die champion Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Barry Levinson is set to direct the film, which will revolve around Kervorkian's construction of his infamous 'Mercy Machine,' his first assisted suicide in the early 1990s and the resulting media frenzy.

Al Pacino to Receive AFI Life Achievement Award
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2006

Eight-time Oscar-nominee and two-time Tony Award-winner Al Pacino has been selected by the American Film Institute's (AFI) Board of Trustees to receive the 35th AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor for a career in film, it was announced today by Sir Howard Stringer, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees