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Emmy Winning Kevin Spirtas Joins Cast of GRT’s MY SPIRITS SOAR
by Emmy Rice - Sep 7, 2025

Emmy winning actor Kevin Spirtas has joined the cast in the role of Sir Simon, in The Group Rep’s haunting new musical romance, MY SPIRITS SOAR, a contemporary take on a beloved short story in the music style of Broadway-Pop, running September 26th through November 2nd at The Group Rep Theatre in North Hollywood, California.

Photos: First look at MTVarts' AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD
by Jerri Shafer - May 1, 2024

This is the heroic and true story of children coming of age in Terezin, the “Jewish city” established by the Nazis near Prague as a way station before the death camps. In the face of unspeakable horror, these children use their determination and creativity to build lives filled with hope and beauty — playing, studying, making art, and writing an underground newspaper — all at the peril of being executed.

TADA! Youth Theater Presents EVERYTHING ABOUT CAMP (ALMOST), July 13- July 29
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023

TADA! Youth Theater presents Everything About Camp (almost), July 13, 2023, through July 29, 2023.

TADA! Youth Theater Announces 2023 Season In New York City
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2022

The Drama Desk award-winning TADA! Youth Theater has announced its 2023 season which includes two original musicals Princess Phooey in February 2023 and Everything About Camp (Almost) in July 2023. Performances are one-hour long, affordable, fun-filled musicals that are perfect for family audiences of ages 3 and above.

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).

BWW Review: A NIGHT WITH KEVIN SPIRTAS at The Green Room 42 Puts The Leading Man At The Musical Mic, Where He Belongs
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 30, 2022

Kevin Spirtas joined podcaster Patrick Oliver Jones for an in-depth talk about the business of acting, and some special musical offerings.

The Green Room 42 Presents A Night With Kevin Spirtas
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2022

​​​​​​​Emmy Award Winner and Broadway actor Kevin Spirtas sits down with host Patrick Oliver Jones (Why I'll Never Make It Podcast) for a first-ever live interview at Broadway's The Green Room 42 on January 28th at 9:30 pm. It will be an evening of conversation and song delving into the struggles he has faced as both an actor and producer.

Kevin Moore Will Retire As Artistic Director of The Human Race Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2021

The Human Race Theatre Company announces that Artistic Director, Kevin Moore, will retire from the company that he helped to found in June, 2022 – at the end of his 36th year in leadership at Dayton's premier professional theatre company.

RILEY'S UNFORGETTABLE SCHOOL PROJECT Premieres on Amazon Prime
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 31, 2020

The producers of the multi-Emmy Award winning series After Forever will release a documentary-style special “Riley's Unforgettable School Project” on December 30, 2020 on Amazon Prime Video.

Digital Drama Series, After Forever, Releases Docu-style Special RILEY'S UNFORGETTABLE SCHOOL PROJECT
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 31, 2020

The producers of the multi-Emmy Award winning series After Forever will release a documentary-style special “Riley's Unforgettable School Project” on December 30, 2020 on Amazon Prime Video.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, November 13- with Nikki Renée Daniels, Sierra Boggess and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2020

Today (November 13) in live streaming: Nikki Renee Daniels visits Backstage Live, the Next On Stage Finale, and so much more!

Human Race Presents Virtual Reading Of GARDEN POLITICS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2020

The Human Race Theatre Company, Dayton's premier professional theatre company, is excited to announce a virtual reading of a play by Michael Slade, Garden Politics, will be made available on the streaming platform Broadway On Demand from November 13 - 18, 2020.

Emmy Winning Digital Drama Joins OUTFEST Worldwide Live Watch Party
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2020

On Saturday, June 27th After Forever Season 2 joins Outfest's inaugural United in Pride digital film festival for a live virtual watch party starting at 4:30PM PST at unitedinpridefest.com.

AFTER FOREVER Receives 6 Daytime Emmy Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2020

Season 2 of After Forever, has been nominated for 6 Daytime Emmy Awards. This follows its history-making first season's 5 Emmy wins including Outstanding Digital Drama Series; making it the most Emmy-awarded LGBT-themed Drama Series on any platform.  Both seasons of After Forever stream via Amazon Prime Video.

Digital Drama Series Returns For Season 2 On Amazon
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2020

Season 2 of After Forever picks up 6 months after Season 1 ended. Brian (2019 Emmy Award winner, Kevin Spirtas) is dating David (Mike McGowan) with whom he was set up at the end of Season 1 by his late husband's parents, Frannie and Carl (2019 Emmy Award nominee Anita Gillette, and Lenny Wolpe).

Five-Time Emmy Winning AFTER FOREVER Premieres Season Two
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 25, 2020

A standing room crowd gathered for a Season 2 Premiere launch last week at The Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre including Sam Harris, Bill Brochtrup, Lawrence Zarian, Gregory Zarian, Todd Sherry, Christopher J Hanke, Nick Adams, and Tony Award winning producer for Dear Evan Hansen, Scott Mauro.

BWW Interview: Anita Gillette of CHAPTER 3! at Birdland
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 19, 2019

Show Business legend Anita Gillette returns to Birdland with her new show Chapter 3! after a summer away doing some Agatha Christie in Ogunquit.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and More Win 2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards - Full List!
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2019

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the winners of the 46th Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The gala was held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Southern California.

WRITER'S GUILD AWARDS Unveils 2019 Nominations
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 7, 2018

The 2019 Writer's Guild Awards nominations have been unveiled. The 2019 Writers Guild Awards will be handed out Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Beverly Hilton. See the full list of nominees below!

Main Theme From Hit Digital Series AFTER FOREVER 'My Forever' Now Available on iTunes
by Julie Musbach - Jun 6, 2018

"My Forever," the main title theme from the hugely popular digital series After Forever, is now available on iTunes. The song, written by Craig Martin DeSilva and performed by emerging artist Lio Nicol, perfectly captures the essence of the series about true love, loss, and new beginnings. The song was recorded at Temple Base Studios in Los Angeles and engineered at the renowned Conway Studios by Ben Sedano. Composer DeSilva provides background vocals.