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HAMNET, THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE, & More Nominated for Gotham Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2025

Hamnet, The Testament of Ann Lee, Familiar Touch, and more have received nominations for the 35th edition of The Gothams. Other highlights include nominations for Ethan Hawke and Andrew Scott for their performances as Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers in Blue Moon.

Annie Baker's THE ANTIPODES is Coming to The American Classics Theater This April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025

NYU's The American Classics Theater will bring Annie Baker's The Antipodes to the Dean's Conference Room at the Tisch School of the Arts in New York City.

Sundance Film Festival Announces 2023 Additional Films to the Lineup
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2023

The latest feature films world premiering at the upcoming Festival include: Beyond Utopia, playing in the U.S. Documentary Competition section; Earth Mama, Flora and Son, and Past Lives, playing in the Premieres section; and Stephen Curry: Underrated, playing in the Special Screenings section. Check out more information now!

Interview: Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Amy Rice on Documenting Broadway's Return In BROADWAY RISING
by Michael Major - Dec 23, 2022

Jessr Tyler Ferguson and Amy Rice have documented the return of Broadway through the documentary Broadway Rising. BroadwayWorld sat down with Rice and Ferguson to discuss how the documentary originall came about, the current state of Broadway, and what they hope people take away from the film.

VIDEO: Producer Kevin McCollum Talks Broadway's Financial Return in BROADWAY RISING Documentary Clip
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2022

A new clip from the Broadway Rising documentary has released a new clip featuring producer Kevin McCollum. The video features footage from McCollum's offices as general tickets go on sale for SIX and Doubtfire on May 10, 2021 after it was announced that Broadway would be reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Exclusive: First Look at the BROADWAY RISING Documentary Trailer & Poster
by Michael Major - Nov 4, 2022

Get an exclusive first look at Broadway Rising, the acclaimed doucmentary that follows the return to Broadway after the COVID-19 pandemic. The film is produced by Tony Award-winners Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Take Me Out, Modern Family) and Justin Mikita (Oklahoma!). Watch the new video trailer and check out the poster now!

BROADWAY RISING Documentary Acquired By Vertical Entertainment
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022

Documentary 'Broadway Rising', which chronicles the reopening of Broadway after the 2020 shutdown due to COVID-19, has been acquired by Vertical Entertainment for North American, United Kingdom, and Ireland distribution rights.

Photos: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Bernadette Peters & More Walk the Red Carpet for 'Broadway Rising' Premiere
by Team BWW - Jun 14, 2022

Broadway flocked to the 2022 Tribeca Festival or the premiere of BROADWAY RISING, which tells the inspiring journey back to the stage and the toll of the pandemic on the Broadway community after a historic closure. Check out photos from the special evening!

BROADWAY RISING Documentary to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
by Michael Major - Apr 22, 2022

The feature length documentary follows subjects from all areas of the Broadway community to paint a full picture of the strength and diversity of the people on the stage and behind the scenes & their resilience, hope and dedication of being part of Broadway’s reopening. the documentary was produced by Justin Mikita, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more.

Films from SLAVE PLAY's Jeremy O. Harris, Julie Taymor & More Join Line-Up at Sundance Film Festival
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 4, 2019

The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent feature films selected across all categories for the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. The Festival hosts screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort, from January 23a?"February 2, 2020. The Sundance Film Festival is Sundance Institute's flagship public program, widely regarded as the largest American independent film festival and attended by more than 120,000 people and 1,300 accredited press, and powered by more than 2,000 volunteers last year.

Creative Arts Emmy Awards Winners Announced; FREE SOLO, LEAVING NEVERLAND, Norman Lear, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2019

Last night the Creative Arts Emmy Awards were presented!

ONCE UPON A RIVER Premieres as Centerpiece Film at Bentonville Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 9, 2019

Filmmaker Haroula Rose, who has directed, produced and had her original music featured in projects like FRUITVALE STATION, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, STILL ALICE and LOST AND FOUND, makes her feature directorial debut with the stirring dramatic tale, ONCE UPON A RIVER, Bentonville's Centerpiece Selection. Rose also wrote the screenplay. 

2018 Sundance Film Festival SCIENCE FAIR Wins First Ever Festival Favorite Award
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 31, 2018

2018 Sundance Film Festival SCIENCE FAIR Wins First Ever Festival Favorite Award

2018 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED
by Robert Diamond - Jan 28, 2018

After 10 days and 123 feature films, the 2018 Sundance Film Festival's Awards Ceremony took place last night, with host Jason Mantzoukas emceeing and jurors presenting 28 prizes for feature filmmaking in Park City, Utah.

Offscreen at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival: Panels and Events
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2018

Offscreen at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival: Panels and Events

Offscreen at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival: Panels and Events
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 11, 2018

Offscreen at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival: Panels and Events

2018 Sundance Film Festival Feature Films Announced
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 29, 2017

Sundance Institute showcases bold, independent storytelling at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, beginning with today's announcement of feature films selected across all categories. The Festival hosts screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort, from January 18 28.

Patricia Arquette Starring in Comedy Produced by Singer/Songwriter Haroula Rose
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 17, 2016

Singer-songwriter/screenwriter/director/producer Haroula Rose along with Mary Ann Marino, Sam Bisbee, and Joshua Blum will produce the coming-of-age independent comedy'Permanent' starring Patricia Arquette and Rainn Wilsonare.

COP CAR, Starring Kevin Bacon, Comes to Digital HD, On-Demand & DVD Today
by Movies News Desk - Sep 29, 2015

A corrupt small-town sheriff is on the hunt for two runaway kids who took his car on a joy ride in Cop Car, an unnervingly funny thriller now available on Digital HD and On Demand, and debuting on Blu-ray TM and DVD today, September 29, 2015

COP CAR, Starring Kevin Bacon, Coming to Digital HD, On-Demand & DVD 9/29
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 10, 2015

A corrupt small-town sheriff is on the hunt for two runaway kids who took his car on a joy ride in Cop Car, an unnervingly funny thriller now available on Digital HD and On Demand, and debuting on Blu-ray TM and DVD on September 29, 2015