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2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!

2025 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025

Nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced. This year’s awards, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess, will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball  Check out the full list here!

THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY Comes to Quintessence
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

Pennsylvania history will come to life in The Return of Benjamin Lay by playwright, screenwriter and poet Naomi Wallace and University of Pittsburgh Distinguished Professor of Atlantic History, Marcus Rediker.

Companion Exhibition, Quaker Affinity Night, and Creative Team Talkback Set For THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY at Sheen Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025

The award-winning London production of THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY is coming to the Sheen Center. Following the Sunday, March 16 matinee performance, the show will host a talkback with the full creative team entitled, “Performing Resistance.”

THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY Comes to the Sheen Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY comes to the Sheen Center For Thought And Culture next year. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out how to get tickets here!

Review: THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY, Finborough Theatre
by Louise Penn - Jun 16, 2023

A pub theatre in Earl's Court turns into a Quaker Meeting House for Naomi Wallace and Marcus Rediker's intriguing play The Return of Benjamin Lay, which takes the true story of a farmer, sailor, and abolitionist who stands just 4 feet tall and makes his passion for equality universal.

Guest Blog: Marcus Rediker and Naomi Wallace, Creators of THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY, on Bringing His Amazing Story to the Stage
by Naomi Wallace & Marcus Rediker - Apr 26, 2023

The Return of Benjamin Lay has its origins in protest. We were scheduled to give a plenary lecture at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt in Berlin on the theme, “What Comes after Nations?”. We decided to end our talk by having an actor dressed as Benjamin Lay come onto the stage to disrupt the proceedings by challenging the audience about their complicity with inequality and oppression.

Mark Povinelli Will Star In THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY at the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

The world premiere of The Return of Benjamin Lay will bring to life the revolutionary mind and the remarkable tale of an utterly impossible man, for a limited four-week run at the Finborough Theatre this summer. 

Finborough Theatre Announces New Season
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 16, 2023

Artistic Director Neil McPherson introduces the new season

Photos: The Hollywood Museum Honors Fran Drescher, Michael Feinstein & Geri Jewell At The Launch Of The 2022 REAL TO REEL Exhibit
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2022

The Hollywood Museum has announced its 2022 salute to the LGBTQ+ community's contributions to the entertainment industry, it will once again present its ninth (due to the pandemic) annual 'Real to Reel: Portrayals and Perceptions of LGBTQ+ in Hollywood” exhibit in partnership with Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell (CD-13).

Richard Skipper Celebrates David S. Zimmerman On Facebook Live On May 4
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2020

Richard Skipper and  David S. Zimmerman are sitting down for an intimate chat to discuss how the coronavirus has affected David and his advice to many in the business AND they will be responding to your comments/questions. Imagine a?oeInside the Actor's Studioa?? but with Richard Skipper's own personal style. 

John Penotti and Phil Lord to Mentor 2019 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Winners
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 25, 2019

Easterseals Southern California announced new additions to its lineup of mentors for the annual Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, the entertainment industry's premiere disability inclusion film competition. Academy Award-winning writer, director and producer Phil Lord (“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” “The Lego Movie,” “21 Jump Street”) and producer and President of SK Global John Penotti (“Crazy Rich Asians”) will provide mentorship to the film competition's winners for Best Director and Best Film, respectively.

Neil Gaiman & Clive Barker Present One-Act Plays at L.A. SCI FEST 2015, Now thru 5/31
by Pat Cerasaro - May 7, 2015

Science fiction superstars present one-act plays!

Neil Gaiman & Clive Barker To Present One Act Plays At L.A. SCI FEST 2015, 5/7-31
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 7, 2015

Science fiction superstars present one-act plays!

Geri Jewell Among THE ART OF ENGAGEMENT Participants at the U.N, 7/19
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 21, 2013

Geri Jewell joined the list of participants at the United Nations on Friday, July 19 at the U.N's North Lawn Building, for 'The Art of Engagement' for an entertaining approach to building awareness about persons with disabilities.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Nat Faxon Guest Stars on NBC's ARE YOU THERE CHELSEA? 2/15
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2012

On the February 15th episode of the NBC comedy ARE YOU THERE CHELSEA? entitled 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying', actor Nat Faxon guest stars.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Nat Faxon Guest Stars on NBC's ARE YOU THERE CHELSEA? 2/15
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 13, 2012

On the February 15th episode of the NBC comedy ARE YOU THERE CHELSEA? entitled 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying', actor Nat Faxon guest stars.

STAGE TUBE: MIRROR MIRROR's Lily Collins Gives Sneak Peek of Upcoming Film
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 26, 2012

In a just released featurette from the upcoming film MIRROR MIRROR, the movie's star Lily Collins (Snow White) explains what we can expect to see in this re-imagining of the classic Snow White tale, as well as some new footage.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - NBC's ARE YOU THERE, CHELSEA? Premiering Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 11, 2012

NBC's new comedy ARE YOU THERE, CHELSEA? will premiere on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 8:30/7:30c. The show stars Chelsea Handler, Laura Prepon, Mark Povinelli and Lauren Lapkus.

'That '70's Show' Stars to Reunite on NBC's ARE YOU THERE, CHELSEA?
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 26, 2011

As first reported on TVguide.com, stars from the hit show 'That '70's Show' will be reuniting for an upcoming episode of NBC's new comedy ARE YOU THERE, CHELSEA? The comedy's lead actress, Laura Prepon, will once again share the stage with former '70's co-star Wilmer Valderrama.