Jim Foley

Feature: KING LEAR at Shakespeare On The Green
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Jul 14, 2025

In Shakespeare’s time, a black flag would be raised over the theatre to indicate a tragedy. Well, a tragedy happened just before Shakespeare on The Green’s production of King Lear was to open. As King Lear himself put it, “Such groans of roaring wind … I never remember to have heard.”

Review: Best Medicine Rep's BLAME IT ON BECKETT
by Andrew White - Mar 16, 2025

Best Medicine Rep’s DC premiere of John Morogiello’s Blame it on Beckett is a hilarious reminder that sometimes, the real dramas play out in the back offices of our beloved regional theaters. 

Contemporary Theater Co Makes it Up on the Spot in BRAVO! AN IMPROVISED MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - Oct 8, 2017

The music soars and the actors all come together for the triumphant finale, which none of them have ever sung before! Everything is created onstage in the moment in the Contemporary Theater Company's fall production, Bravo! An Improvised Musical, playing October 21 November 18.

J. Ralph and Sting To Be Honored by Smithsonian This September
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 30, 2017

This September, two music powerhouses will come together for an unprecedented event at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.

Agape Theatre Announces Cast for BONHOEFFER'S COST
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2017

BONHOEFFER'S COST stars Agape newcomers Cory Grabenstein as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Keoni Ramo as prison guard Klaus Klopstock, Frank Benge as the evil Judge Advocate Rott, Rachel Bremer as Bonhoeffer's fiancee Maria, and TJ Condit as Bonhoeffer's brother-in-law Hans Dohnanyi.  Agape Theatre alum Zach Bond rounds out the cast as Bonhoeffer's brother Klaus.

Photo Flash: SLAMMING DOORS Farce Extends at Contemporary Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2016

The Contemporary Theater Company has announced that its popular show, Slamming Doors, has extended its run with additional performances on September 8 and 9. Scroll down for a look at the cast in action!

Contemporary Theater Company to Present First Full-Length Improvised Farce SLAMMING DOORS
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2016

The Contemporary Theater Company can be counted on for innovative shows, and this summer will not disappoint with their first full-length improvised farce, Slamming Doors, running August 19 through September 3!

FilmRise Acquires Rights to 8 Films From Gravitas Ventures
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 10, 2016

FilmRise announced today that it has acquired the exclusive home media rights to eight films from Gravitas Ventures

VIDEO: HBO Premieres Documentary JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY Tonight
by TV News Desk - Feb 6, 2016

Below, watch the ttrailer for HBO documentary film JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY, debuting tonight, Feb. 6 on HBO.

Gravitas Ventures Acquires Rights to Sundance Winner JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 5, 2016

Following an award-winning showing at the Sundance Film Festival, Gravitas Ventures has acquired U.S. VOD and DVD rights as well as all Canadian rights to “Jim: The James Foley Story.” The pivotal film makes its television debut February 6 on HBO.

VIDEO: First Look - HBO to Premiere Documentary JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY, 2/6
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 20, 2016

Below, watch the ttrailer for HBO documentary film JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY, debuting Saturday, Feb. 6 on HBO.

Nora Ephron Doc Among HBO's Documentary Lineup for First Half of 2016
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 8, 2016

HBO has confirmed a diverse array of timely and thought-provoking documentaries for the first half of 2016, including: MAVIS!, a celebration of music legend Mavis Staples; EVERYTHING IS COPY, a candid portrait of writer and filmmaker Nora Ephron

HBO Acquires Rights to Documentary JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY, Debuting 2/6
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 5, 2016

HBO Documentary Films has acquired the U.S. TV rights to Brian Oakes' powerful documentary JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY, about the life, death and legacy of journalist James Foley, who was murdered by ISIS in 2014, it was announced today.

BWW Features: Art from Chaos at the CTC's 24-HOUR PLAY FESTIVAL
by David De Almo - Jan 28, 2014

The 24-Hour Play Festival is an annual tradition at South Kingstown's Contemporary Theatre Company, where for 9 years, 6 plays are written, cast, staged, teched, and put in front of a live audience in a 24 hour span. I tagged along with one of the productions during this year's festival on January 11th, 2014, to see how it's done.

North Coast Rep Extends THE ODD COUPLE Through May 12
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2013

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon, directed by Andrew Barnicle. The show runs now through May 12, 2013, after a one-week extension!

North Coast Rep's THE ODD COUPLE Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2013

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon, directed by Andrew Barnicle. The show will run in previews tonight, April 10 - 12, 2013 and continues April 13 - May 5, 2013.

North Coast Rep to Present THE ODD COUPLE, 4/10-5/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2013

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon, directed by Andrew Barnicle. The show will run in previews April 10 - 12, 2013 and continues April 13 - May 5, 2013.

BWW Reviews: BLAME IT ON BECKETT - Colony's Hilarious Homage to Theatre
by Don Grigware - Aug 21, 2012

With a fine cast and outstanding direction from Andrew Barnicle, Blame It On Beckett makes hilarious waves at the Colony through September 2.

Colony Theatre Opens West Coast Premiere of BLAME IT ON BECKETT Tonight, 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2012

The Colony Theatre presents the second production of its "Season of Premieres" with the West Coast Premiere Premiere of BLAME IT ON BECKETT, written by John Morogiello and directed by Andrew Barnicle. BLAME IT ON BECKETT opens tonight, Saturday, August 11 at 8:00pm and continues through Sunday, September 2 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street (at Cypress) adjacent to the Burbank Town Center.

Colony Theatre Opens West Coast Premiere of BLAME IT ON BECKETT, 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2012

The Colony Theatre presents the second production of its "Season of Premieres" with the West Coast Premiere Premiere of BLAME IT ON BECKETT, written by John Morogiello and directed by Andrew Barnicle. BLAME IT ON BECKETT will preview on Wednesday, August 8; Thursday, August 9; and Friday, August 10 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, August 11 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, September 2 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street (at Cypress) adjacent to the Burbank Town Center.