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Video: Kara Young Stars in First Trailer for IS GOD IS Film Adaptation
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2026

The first trailer has dropped for Is God Is, the new feature adaptation of Aleshea Harris' award-winning play of the same name. The movie marks Harris's feature directorial debut and stars two-time Tony winner Kara Young and Mallori Johnson. Watch it now.

Andrew Rannells, Caissie Levy & More Join Host Committee for JQY Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026

Co-chaired by Duvi Stahler and Rachel Sussman, the host committee includes Tovah Feldshuh, Caissie Levy, Bess Kalb, Judy Kuhn, Joshua Malina, Cristin Milioti, Andrew Rannells, Jeanine Tesori, and Zachary Noah Piser, among others.

Brandon Uranowitz to Receive 2026 Jewish Queer Icon Award
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026

JQY (Jewish Queer Youth) will honor Tony Award-winning actor Brandon Uranowitz with the Jewish Queer Icon Award this March and Tony Award-winning producer Riva Marker with the JQY Trailblazer Award.

Abbey Lee and Owen Teague Will Lead U.S. Premiere of BLACKOUT SONGS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025

American audiences will be introduced to the two-time Olivier-nominated writer Joe White with the U.S. premiere of his Olivier-nominated play Blackout Songs.

Reboot Studios Announces 2024 Funding Recipients To Elevate Diverse Jewish Stories
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2024

Reboot Studios has announced the recipients of its 2024 Creator Fund, providing financing support for four cross-platform Jewish media productions.

Video: Watch Denée Benton, Alan Cumming & More In GENIE Holiday Film Trailer Starring Melissa McCarthy
by Michael Major - Nov 1, 2023

Starring Oscar nominee Melissa McCarthy, the film also features Tony winner Alan Cumming, Tony nominee Denée Benton, and Tony winner LaChanze. They are joined by Marc Maron and Luis Guzmán. This Christmas comes a holiday fairytale comedy about a genie, a man, and landing one last chance. Watch the video trailer now!

MAESTRO, RUSTIN & More Nominated For 2023 Gotham Awards
by Michael Major - Oct 24, 2023

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced the nominations for the 33rd Annual Gotham Awards, singling out 20 feature films, 11 series, and 30 performances in ten award categories. The nominations were announced live from Cipriani Wall Street by Jeffrey Sharp, award-winning film producer and the Executive Director of The Gotham.

Reboot Studios Joins Producing Team for Alex Edelman's JUST FOR US
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2023

Reboot Studios has joined the producing team for the Broadway run of Just For Us, the acclaimed one man show about antisemitism from comedian Alex Edelman.

Video: HBO Unveils IS THIS A ROOM Film Adaptation REALITY Trailer Starring Sydney Sweeney
by Michael Major - May 11, 2023

HBO has released the official, full-length video trailer for REALITY, the film adaptation of the 2019 play, 'Is This a Room,' written and directed by Tina Satter. The film stars Emmy nominee Sydney Sweeney (HBO's 'Euphoria' and 'The White Lotus') and previously debuted to rave reviews at the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival.

Video: Watch the IS THIS A ROOM Film Adaptation Teaser Trailer Starring Sydney Sweeney
by Michael Major - Apr 19, 2023

The film is written and directed by Tina Satter and based on her 2019 play, “Is This A Room,” the film stars Emmy® nominee Sydney Sweeney (HBO’s “Euphoria” and “The White Lotus”) and debuted to rave reviews at the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival. Watch the video trailer for the new film now!

Aaron Lazar, Christiane Noll, Sarah Beth Pfeifer & More to Star in FUN HOME at TheaterWorks Hartford
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2022

TheaterWorks Hartford will open its 2022-2023 season with Fun Home. The cast for Fun Home includes Broadway veterans Aaron Lazar as Bruce, Christiane Noll as Helen, and Sarah Beth Pfeifer.

FUN HOME opens TheaterWorks Hartford's 22/23 Season
by Grace Cutler - Aug 20, 2022

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero, has announced details for its upcoming 2022–2023 season which is filled with great music, captivating stories, and world-class writing.

TheaterWorks Hartford Shares 2022-2023 Season Lineup
by Marissa Tomeo - May 29, 2022

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero, is excited to announce its upcoming 2022–2023 season. Rob said 'This season, we’re focusing on plays that we hope inspire our audiences to come see LIVE theater. Great music, captivating stories, and world-class writing – these stories are uplifting, powerful … and will engage us all in important conversations. We’re particularly excited that they are written by four female playwrights representing the best and most important voices in American theater. These plays tell our stories.'

SLAVE PLAY Announces Digital Lottery in Partnership with Lucky Seat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2021

Slave Play, the ground-breaking work by Tony Award nominee Jeremy O. Harris under the direction of Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara, announced its digital lottery in partnership with Lucky Seat. The strictly limited return engagement of Slave Play is now in previews ahead of a Thursday, December 2 opening night at the August Wilson Theatre.

Photos: SLAVE PLAY Unveils 'The Wilson Lounge' for First Preview
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2021

Preview performances begin tonight at 8 PM for the return of Slave Play, the ground-breaking work by Tony Award- nominee Jeremy O. Harris under the direction of Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara, ahead of a Thursday, December 2 opening night at the August Wilson Theatre. 

Complete Cast Announced for SLAVE PLAY's Broadway Return
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2021

Complete casting has been announced for the return Broadway engagement of Jeremy O. Harris' Slave Play at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). Joining the production are Devin Kawaoka as Dustin and Jonathan Chad Higginbotham as Phillip. They join returning original Broadway and NYTW cast members.

SLAVE PLAY Will Return to Broadway for Limited Eight Week Engagement At The August Wilson Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2021

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Slave Play will return to Broadway beginning later this fall. The return engagement, directed by Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara, will begin performances Tuesday, November 23 ahead of an official opening night of Thursday, December 2 for a strictly limited eight-week engagement through Sunday, January 23, 2022.

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Announces it Will Not Open in the West End in 2021
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2021

The previously announced West End production of Sunday in the Park with George has announced that it will not open in 2021.

VIDEO: SLAVE PLAY Script Revisited in Jeremy O. Harris' 'Notes on Style'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2021

A new video has been released from Slave Play, and its playwright, Jeremy O. Harris, called 'Notes on Style.'

SLAVE PLAY and Jeremy O. Harris Launch The Golden Collection, Comprised of 15 Plays By Black Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2020

Playwright Jeremy O. Harris has announced the launch of The Golden Collection, composed of 15 plays by prominent Black playwrights including Slave Play, which has received a historic 12 Tony Award nominations more than any other play in Broadway history.