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Sal 'The Voice' Valentinetti Releases Holiday Single 'When Christmas Comes to Town'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 6, 2017

Sal 'The Voice' Valentinetti, Long Island native and celebrated crooner from season 11 of America's Got Talent, released an original Christmas single entitled When Christmas Comes to Town. Inspired by Frank Sinatra, Michael Bubl, and Dean Martin, Valentinetti's voice is ideally suited for the holiday season.

Sundance Institute Announces Indie Episodic, Shorts & Special Event Selections For 2018 Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2017

Works selected across the new Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special Events sections of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival were announced today, underlining Sundance Institute's commitment to showcasing bold independent storytelling, regardless of form, format or length.

Sundance Institute Announces Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special event Selections for 2018 Sundance Film Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 4, 2017

Works selected across the new Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special Events sections of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival were announced today, underlining Sundance Institute's commitment to showcasing bold independent storytelling, regardless of form, format or length.

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.

Tracy Letts Comedy SUPERIOR DONUTS to Be Adapted for CBS Pilot
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 10, 2016

Jermaine Fowler will star in a new CBS comedy pilot SUPERIOR DONUTS, based on Tracy Letts 2008 play. Fowler will also serve as a co-exec producer.

Vs. Theatre Company to Stage World Premiere of GUS'S FASHIONS & SHOES
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 8, 2015

Vs. Theatre Company ('Best of the Decade' - LA Weekly) is thrilled to announce that its critically-acclaimed, smash-hit, World Premiere production of GUS'S FASHIONS & SHOES, written and directed by Ron Klier is EXTENDING through THURSDAY, JUNE 25 at Vs. Theatre Company. 5453 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles.

Vs. Theatre's World Premiere of GUS'S FASHIONS AND SHOES Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2015

Fresh off its sold-out run of Itamar Moses' Completeness, the award-winning Vs. Theatre Company ('Best of the Decade' - LA Weekly) continues its tenth anniversary season with the World Premiere of GUS'S FASHIONS & SHOES, written and directed by Ron Klier. Rounding out the season will be the West Coast Premiere of Tracy Letts' adaptation of Anton Chekov's masterpiece, THREE SISTERS. Opening in Winter, 2016.

Vs. Theatre Presents World Premiere of GUS'S FASHIONS AND SHOES, Now thru 5/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2015

Fresh off its sold-out run of Itamar Moses' Completeness, the award-winning Vs. Theatre Company ('Best of the Decade' - LA Weekly) continues its tenth anniversary season with the World Premiere of GUS'S FASHIONS & SHOES, written and directed by Ron Klier. Rounding out the season will be the West Coast Premiere of Tracy Letts' adaptation of Anton Chekov's masterpiece, THREE SISTERS. Opening in Winter, 2016.

Vs. Theatre to Present World Premiere of GUS'S FASHIONS AND SHOES, 4/22-5/30
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2015

Fresh off its sold-out run of Itamar Moses' Completeness, the award-winning Vs. Theatre Company ('Best of the Decade' - LA Weekly) continues its tenth anniversary season with the World Premiere of GUS'S FASHIONS & SHOES, written and directed by Ron Klier. Rounding out the season will be the West Coast Premiere of Tracy Letts' adaptation of Anton Chekov's masterpiece, THREE SISTERS. Opening in Winter, 2016.

Original Cast Reunites Tonight to Record AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY at L.A. Theatre Works
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2014

Ron Livingston, Rosemary DeWitt, Robert Pine and more have joined original Steppenwolf and Broadway cast members in the company of L.A. Theatre Works' recording of Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize-winning play AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY for public radio and digital download. The show runs today, July 10-13 at UCLA's James Bridges Theater.

Ron Livingston, Rosemary DeWitt, Robert Pine and More Join LATW's AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2014

Ron Livingston, Rosemary DeWitt, Robert Pine and more have joined original Steppenwolf and Broadway cast members in the company of L.A. Theatre Works' recording of Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize-winning play AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY for public radio and digital download. The show runs July 10-13 at UCLA's James Bridges Theater.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'F.Z.Z.T' Episode of ABC's MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D
by - Nov 1, 2013

Below, check out the opening scene to next week's episode of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." courtesy of The Huffington Post.

Photo Flash: Old Globe Presents August: Osage County
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 10, 2011

When their father goes missing, the huge, sprawling and completely dysfunctional Weston family reunites and sparks fly.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Old Globe's AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2011

Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for Tracy Letts' award-winning play, August: Osage County. Directed by Obie Award winner Sam Gold, the dark comedy will run in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, May 7 - June 12. Preview performances run May 7 - May 11. Opening night is Thursday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are currently available by subscription only. Single tickets will go on sale on Sunday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park. Check out photos of the cast below!

SUPERIOR DONUTS and BC/EFA to ring the NYSE Closing Bell 12/28
by BWW News Desk - Dec 28, 2009

Superior Donuts and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) will ring the closing bell at The New York Stock Exchange on Monday, December 28, 2009. A live webcast of The The Closing Bell (beginning at 3:59 p.m.) will be available on the homepage of nyse.com.

SUPERIOR DONUTS and BC/EFA to ring the NYSE Closing Bell 12/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 23, 2009

Superior Donuts and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) will ring the closing bell at The New York Stock Exchange on Monday, December 28, 2009. A live webcast of The The Closing Bell (beginning at 3:59 p.m.) will be available on the homepage of nyse.com.

Photo Coverage: SUPERIOR DONUTS Greets Francisco Hernandez and Family
by Monica Simoes - Dec 8, 2009

On October 16, Francisco Hernandez Jr. went directly from school to the subway and spent the next 11 days riding from borough to borough with nothing but a metrocard, $10, and a schoolbag. Hernandez, a thirteen year-old who suffers from Asperger's Syndrome (a form of autism that can lead to eccentric behavior and isolation), had gotten in trouble at school and was afraid to go home for fear of being punished. After an 11 day search involving the boy's parents, the New York City transit authority, police and even the Mexican Consulate, Hernandez was found at the Coney Island station stop by a transit police officer.

SUPERIOR DONUTS to Play Last Performance on January 3
by Robert Diamond - Nov 30, 2009

The critically acclaimed Broadway production of Steppenwolf's SUPERIOR DONUTS is announcing its limited run through January 3rd, 2010 only. Tickets are currently on sale through Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200.

The New York Times Profiles SUPERIOR DONUTS' Jon Michael Hill
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 17, 2009

The headliners of Broadway's Superior Donuts, now playing at The Music Box Theater, have been billed as stage and screen vet Michael McKean and the play's scribe, Tracey Letts, of Pulitzer Prize fame for her recent August: Osage County. Yet, The New York Times reveals that immersed in the shows ensemble is another star in Jon Michael Hill, a big name in the Chicago theater scene (where Donuts originated), though relatively unknown to the New York and L.A. worlds.

SUPERIOR DONUTS Host 'Superior Night,' 11/10
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2009

From superior namesakes to superior pastry chefs to superior audiences, Superior Donuts will be filled with 'superior companies' for the first ever Superior Donuts' 'Superior Night on Broadway' on Tuesday, November 10th at 7 pm at The Music Box Theatre. Superior Donuts has invited 'Superior' companies and donut shops/cafes from all over the tri-state area to attend the show and meet the cast following the show.