Review Roundup: MESSY WHITE GAYS Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
Messy White Gays, a brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, is now officially open Off-Broadway! Messy White Gays stars Drew Droege, Derek Chadwick, James Cusati-Moyer, Aaron Jackson, Drew Reilly, Matt Steele, and Pete Zias.
Photos: Drew Droege, Derek Chadwick and More in MESSY WHITE GAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of Messy White Gays, a brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege. In Messy White Gays, Drew Droege—the sharp-penned and quick-witted diarist of the contemporary homosexual—shines a harsh overhead light on the pores of White Gaydom.
Discovery Channel Announces New Series DIRTY MUDDER TRUCKERS
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 10, 2019
On your mark, get set, GO! Discovery Channel is taking viewers inside the not-so-secret world of underground truck racing for the ultimate adrenaline rush in the brand-new series, DIRTY MUDDER TRUCKERS. Chuck Davis, Chris Ledford and Matt Steele founded 'Trucks Gone Wild' in 2005 with small bogging and truck pull down events in the Central Florida area. These events have evolved into fierce, thrilling competitions with the baddest drivers and trucks out there. In this all-new series, the Dirty 7 - a crew of top racers in Central Florida - get down and dirty in The Pit facing challengers from around the country and pushing their machines to the limit. DIRTY MUDDER TRUCKERS premieres Monday, May 27th at 10pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel.
Jake Busey, Matt Steele, Nicole Sullivan, and Marissa Jaret Winokur Will Star In DIVOS! A High School Comedy
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2018
Jake Busey (The Predator, Netflix's Stranger Things, Hulu's freakish, Showtime Network's Ray Donovan), Matt Steele, Nicole Sullivan (Netflix's Disjointed, Netflix's Girlboss, ABC's Black-ish, FOX's MADtv), Marissa Jaret Winokur (HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hairspray), Jayson Bernard (Halloweed, Family Values), Jason Stuart (The Birth of a Nation, Tangerine), and newcomer Timothy Brundidge will star in DIVOS!, a high-school comedy written by Matt Steele, and directed Ryan Patrick Bartley, in his feature directorial debut.
Jake Busey, Matt Steele, Nicole Sullivan, and Marissa Jaret Winokur to Star in DIVOS!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 31, 2018
Jake Busey (The Predator, Netflix's Stranger Things, Hulu's freakish, Showtime Network's Ray Donovan), Matt Steele, Nicole Sullivan (Netflix's Disjointed, Netflix's Girlboss, ABC's Black-ish, FOX's MADtv), Marissa Jaret Winokur (HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hairspray), Jayson Bernard (Halloweed, Family Values), Jason Stuart (The Birth of a Nation, Tangerine), and newcomer Timothy Brundidge will star in DIVOS!, a high-school comedy written by Matt Steele, and directed Ryan Patrick Bartley, in his feature directorial debut.
Brand New Heavies Featuring N'Dea Davenport to Play Select American Cities During Summer 2016 Tour
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 24, 2016
Brand New Heavies featuring N'Dea Davenport will be playing select American dates this summer showcasing brand new music to be released in 2016 and 2017. The band plan to release and EP of new material, entitled TBNHND (Ear Music/Edel) as well as the sequel to The Heavy Rhyme Experience Vol. I originally released in 1992. The album featured collaborations with Guru of Gang Starr, Grand Puba, Main Source, and The Pharcyde to name a few and Brand New Heavies will be recording the next volume in New York City next month, announcing collaborators soon. This batch of new music follows 2014's Sweet Freaks.
Brand New Heavies Set U.S. Summer Tour Dates
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2016
Brand New Heavies featuring N'Dea Davenport will be playing select American dates this summer showcasing brand new music to be released in 2016 and 2017. The band plan to release and EP of new material, entitled TBNHND (Ear Music/Edel) as well as the sequel to The Heavy Rhyme Experience Vol. I originally released in 1992. The album featured collaborations with Guru of Gang Starr, Grand Puba, Main Source, and The Pharcyde to name a few and Brand New Heavies will be recording the next volume in New York City next month, announcing collaborators soon. This batch of new music follows 2014's Sweet Freaks.
Nominations Announced for 2nd Annual STAGE RAW AWARDS; Ceremony Held This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2016
The answer to last year's question of whether the digital arts venture STAGE RAW could bring back its awards ceremony celebrating the best of LA's up-to-99-seat theaters, the answer is YES. STAGE RAW is pleased to announce the SECOND ANNUAL STAGE RAW LOS ANGELES THEATER AWARDS, championing the best work of 2015 in L.A.'s still-embattled theaters of up to 99-seats.
GREASE Helmer Barry Pearl Directs Broadway Vets in POP! THE MUSICAL, Opening Tonight at Hollywood Fringe
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2015
The Hollywood Fringe Festival's 2015 season includes the world premiere of POP! THE MUSICAL, an '80s themed musical with an exciting original score from the Los Angeles based writing duo of twin brothers Geoffrey and Sam Rose (aka Roze Broze) and directed by award winning director Barry Pearl, most familiar to worldwide audiences for portraying 'Doody' in Paramount's now cult classic film "Grease."
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast - GREASE Helmer Barry Pearl Directs POP! THE MUSICAL at Hollywood Fringe
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2015
The Hollywood Fringe Festival's 2015 season includes the world premiere of POP! THE MUSICAL, an '80s themed musical with an exciting original score from the Los Angeles based writing duo of twin brothers Geoffrey and Sam Rose (aka Roze Broze) and directed by award winning director Barry Pearl, most familiar to worldwide audiences for portraying 'Doody' in Paramount's now cult classic film 'Grease.' Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!
GREASE Helmer Barry Pearl to Direct Broadway Vets in POP! THE MUSICAL at Hollywood Fringe
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2015
The Hollywood Fringe Festival's 2015 season includes the world premiere of POP! THE MUSICAL, an '80s themed musical with an exciting original score from the Los Angeles based writing duo of twin brothers Geoffrey and Sam Rose (aka Roze Broze) and directed by award winning director Barry Pearl, most familiar to worldwide audiences for portraying 'Doody' in Paramount's now cult classic film “Grease.”