Elvis Nolasco

ROBERTO CLEMENTE: A DIAMOND WITHIN to Open After Health-Related Casting Change
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026

Plowshares Theatre Company's world premiere production in Detroit has rescheduled its opening after actor Monrico Ward stepped down due to health challenges following a serious aneurysm. Augustus Williamson will take over all three of Ward's roles.

ROBERTO CLEMENTE: A DIAMOND WITHIN To Have World Premiere at Marlene Boll Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

Elvis Nolasco, known for Apple TV+'s Manhunt, has been cast as Roberto Clemente in Plowshares Theatre Company's world premiere of ROBERTO CLEMENTE: A DIAMOND WITHIN at the Marlene Boll Theatre in Detroit.

Interview: Pedro Antonio Garcia Makes a Strong Case for a Real-Life WITNESS ROOM
by Gil Kaan - Mar 11, 2024

The Whitefire Theatre world premieres Pedro Antonio Garcia’s The Witness Room March 23, 2024. Whitefire Theatre’s artistic director Bryan Rasmussen directs the cast of: Tricia Small, Dave Baez, Louie Liberti and Mitch Rosander. Pedro found time from preproduction to answer a few of my queries.

Dominican Artists Collective to Lead TOOLS FOR AN ARTIST IN PROCESS Masterclass Series at NYTW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022

New York Theatre Workshop announced today Tools for An Artist in Process, a masterclass series created by Dominican Artists Collective (DAC), one of NYTW’s Companies-in-Residence and produced in partnership with Oye Group (Modesto Flako Jimenez, Founder/Artistic Director; Kevin Torres, Managing Director).

Hernando Umana And Cory Wade To Perform At S.T.A.R. Theater's 30th Anniversary Benefit Performance
by Julie Musbach - Jun 10, 2019

S.T.A.R. Theater is celebrating 30 years of using theater to educate young people about sex, sexuality, gender, and all things adolescence with a benefit performance featuring special performances by Hernando Umana and Cory Wade on  Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 6:00 at The Beacon School522 W. 44th Street New York, NY

Kevin Hart's NIGHT SCHOOL to Make New York Premiere at Urbanworld Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2018

The 22nd Annual Urbanworld Film Festival (www.urbanworld.org), presented by AT&T's The Humanity of Connection along with founding partner HBO, presented its 2018 festival slate today. The slate of 69 official selections and 7 spotlight selections represent inclusion beyond ethnicity. The annual showcase of diverse culture and sensibility will be experienced in Manhattan September 19-23, 2018 at AMC Empire 25 on 234 West 42nd Street.

Kevin Hart's NIGHT SCHOOL to Make New York Premiere at Urbanworld Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 28, 2018

The 22nd Annual Urbanworld Film Festival (www.urbanworld.org), presented by AT&T's The Humanity of Connection along with founding partner HBO, presented its 2018 festival slate today. The slate of 69 official selections and 7 spotlight selections represent inclusion beyond ethnicity. The annual showcase of diverse culture and sensibility will be experienced in Manhattan September 19-23, 2018 at AMC Empire 25 on 234 West 42nd Street.

Tony Winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson Joins OWN's DAVID MAKES MAN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 27, 2018

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the addition of five new cast members to the ensemble of its upcoming lyrical drama "David Makes Man," the television debut from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney ("Moonlight"). Additionally, four directors have been tapped to helm episodes of the premiere season of the series which is produced by Warner Horizon Scripted Television.

BWW Review: Powerhouse Performances in Book-It's BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO
by Jay Irwin - Apr 22, 2018

Book-It Repertory Theatre has once again brought to life another gripping tale, this time with Junot Diaz's, "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao", as adapted and directed by Elise Thoron. And as gripping as the tale is what makes it even more riveting are the powerhouse performances from the over 20 characters inhabiting the stage at the Center House Theatre throughout the evening creating the beautiful, funny, dangerous and heartbreaking world. Oh, and did I mention all of the over 20 characters are being played by one lone, amazing actor, Elvis Nolasco?

Book-It to Face Fear with Love in THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO
by Julie Musbach - Mar 20, 2018

Starting next month, Book-It Repertory Theatre is hosting Literature to Life/Young Audiences of New York to present a stage adaptation of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. This 2008 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel written by Junot Diaz was adapted and directed for the stage byElise Thoron and will be performed by Elvis Nolasco ("American Crime", "She's Gotta Have It"). This collaboration across the coasts is the first time Book-It has hosted another company in its 28-year history.

AMERICAN CRIME Actor Takes Stage for Adaptation of Junot Díaz Novel
by Julie Musbach - Jan 24, 2018

Repertory Theatre is hosting Literature to Life/Young Audiences of New York to present a stage adaptation of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. This Pulitzer Prize-winning 2008 novel written by Junot D az was adapted and directed for the stage by Elise Thoron and will be performed by Elvis Nolasco from the Emmy-winning ABC show American Crime. This collaboration across the coasts is the first time Book-It has hosted another company in its 28-year history.

Book-It Repertory Theatre Announces Fifth Title for the 2017-18 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2017

Book-It Repertory Theatre is proud to announce its 2017-2018 season. Book-It has been adapting great literature into great theatre for 28 years and will produce five mainstage shows and three school-touring shows.

Book-It Repertory Theatre Announces 2017-2018 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2017

Book-It Repertory Theatre is proud to announce its 2017-2018 season. Book-It has been adapting great literature into great theatre for 28 years and will produce five mainstage shows and three school-touring shows.

2017 Sundance Film Festival Awards Celebrate Global Independent Creative
by Julie Musbach - Jan 29, 2017

After 10 days, 119 feature films and three feet of snow, an evening of humor and humanity marked the 2017 Sundance Film Festival's Awards Ceremony, with host Jessica Williams emceeing and jurors presenting 27 prizes for feature filmmaking in Park City, Utah. Honorees, named in total below, range from sharp comedies to provocative and timely documentaries and represent new achievements in global independent storytelling. Human stories prevailed across categories, with Grand Jury Prizes awarded to Dina (U.S. Documentary), Last Men in Aleppo (World Documentary), I don't feel at home in this world anymore. (U.S. Dramatic) and The Nile Hilton Incident (World Dramatic). Chasing Coral, showcased in the Festival's environmental program The New Climate, won an Audience Award in the U.S. Documentary category.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - The Answers Are Coming On the Next AMERICAN CRIME
by - May 1, 2015

On the next episode of ABC's AMERICAN CRIME, revelations from Aubry's recent statements have far-reaching implications as new and damaging allegations against Matt Skokie's role in the incident come to light.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Carter Supporters on the March on Next AMERICAN CRIME
by - Apr 17, 2015

On "Episode Eight" of ABC's AMERICAN CRIME, as news of Aliyah's organized march for Carter's cause spreads, tensions and emotions within the community rise.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Regina King Guest Stars on Next AMERICAN CRIME
by - Mar 27, 2015

On "Episode Five" of the new ABC drama AMERICAN CRIME, soon after Carter is released from bail, he and Aubry reunite. In a desperate attempt to keep him from facing trial and possible execution, she cuts his ankle bracelet and forces him to make a run for the Canadian border.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Regina King Guest Stars on Next AMERICAN CRIME
by - Mar 20, 2015

On the next episode of ABC's AMERICAN CRIME, Russ and Barb's youngest son, Mark (guest star David Hoflin), arrives in Modesto in support of his estranged parents.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Episode Two' of New ABC Drama AMERICAN CRIME
by - Mar 6, 2015

In "Episode Two" of the new ABC drama AMERICAN CRIME, thirty-six hours have passed and reality is starting to sink in for all sides.

Nine New Shows Ordered from ABC Studios for 2014-15 Season
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2014

ABC Studios had another banner development year with nine new shows ordered to series.