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Latest News on The Weinstein Company:
Meet the Cast of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Beginning Previews Tonight! (Oct 31, 2023)
CUNY Dance Initiative Announces 5 World Premieres By NYC Choreographers (Jan 9, 2020)
VIDEO: Ewan McGregor Talks About Being Mistaken for Jesus on CONAN (Jan 9, 2020)
Meet the Cast of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Beginning Previews Tonight! (Oct 31, 2023)
CUNY Dance Initiative Announces 5 World Premieres By NYC Choreographers (Jan 9, 2020)
VIDEO: Ewan McGregor Talks About Being Mistaken for Jesus on CONAN (Jan 9, 2020)
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Revival of a Play
The Weinstein Company, A View from the Bridge
winner
The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Revival
The Weinstein Company, Our Town
winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Musical
Weinstein Live Entertainment, Billy Elliot, The Musical
winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Play
The Weinstein Company, God of Carnage
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Revival of a Musical
The Weinstein Company, West Side Story
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Special Theatrical Event
The Weinstein Company, You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush
winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Play
The Weinstein Company, August: Osage County
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Play
The Weinstein Company, Rock 'n' Roll
winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Revival of a Play
The Weinstein Company, Boeing-Boeing
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Play
The Weinstein Company, Frost/Nixon
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VIDEO: Ewan McGregor Talks About Being Mistaken for Jesus on CONAN
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-01-08 21:05:14
VIDEO: AMERICAN SON's Kerry Washington Discusses Her Road to Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning
by Stephi Wild - 2018-10-07 17:39:53
IN THE HEIGHTS Creators Quiara A. Hudes & Lin-Manuel Miranda Ask to Remove Musical from The Weinstein Company
by BWW News Desk - 2017-10-12 17:26:35
VIDEO: First Look - Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen Star in WIND RIVER
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-05-25 13:29:32
VIDEO: First Look - Elle Fanning, Nat Wolff & More in Animated Film LEAP!
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-12 09:10:00
VIDEO: First Look - Michael Keaton Stars as McDonald's Founder Ray Kroc in THE FOUNDER
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-01-16 07:42:31
VIDEO: First Look - Michael Keaton Stars as McDonald's Founder Ray Kroc in THE FOUNDER
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-12-20 12:46:04
IN THE HEIGHTS Adaptation Set to Get Underway This Spring; Lin-Manuel Miranda to Appear?
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-09-27 10:17:13
VIDEO: First Look - Michael Keaton Stars as McDonald's Ray Croc in THE FOUNDER
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-21 11:58:24
TV: Zendaya Performs 'Neverland' at Weinstein Company's Pre-Oscars Dinner
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-02-29 15:10:42
VIDEO: Intense New Clip of Jake Gyllenhaal in Boxing Drama SOUTHPAW
by Movies News Desk - 2015-04-30 20:16:59
News
VIDEO: Ewan McGregor Talks About Being Mistaken for Jesus on CONAN
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 9, 2020
After a fan gave his religious mother a picture of Ewan in his Jedi robes, she displayed it in their home thinking it was a picture of Jesus.
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 9, 2020
After a fan gave his religious mother a picture of Ewan in his Jedi robes, she displayed it in their home thinking it was a picture of Jesus.
Stampede & Steel Springs Pictures to Produce Feature Film ALICE from Krystin Ver Linden
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 17, 2019
Greg Silverman's Stampede and Peter Lawson's Steel Springs Pictures announced today that they will produce and co-finance the feature film ALICE, which Krystin Ver Linden will direct from her original screenplay. The film will mark Stampede's second feature to go into production and the first feature made under Peter Lawson's Steel Springs Pictures banner. Filming is due to commence in Louisiana in early 2020.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 17, 2019
Greg Silverman's Stampede and Peter Lawson's Steel Springs Pictures announced today that they will produce and co-finance the feature film ALICE, which Krystin Ver Linden will direct from her original screenplay. The film will mark Stampede's second feature to go into production and the first feature made under Peter Lawson's Steel Springs Pictures banner. Filming is due to commence in Louisiana in early 2020.
Hulu Sets Premiere Date for UNTOUCHABLE
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 17, 2019
The inside story of the meteoric rise and shocking fall of movie titan Harvey Weinstein, UNTOUCHABLE reveals how Weinstein acquired and deployed his formidable power over decades, exploring both the method and the collateral damage of his alleged abuses. Ursula Macfarlane's documentary begins by giving context to the scandal and chronicling the rise and domination of Miramax and The Weinstein Company.
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 17, 2019
The inside story of the meteoric rise and shocking fall of movie titan Harvey Weinstein, UNTOUCHABLE reveals how Weinstein acquired and deployed his formidable power over decades, exploring both the method and the collateral damage of his alleged abuses. Ursula Macfarlane's documentary begins by giving context to the scandal and chronicling the rise and domination of Miramax and The Weinstein Company.
51Fest Announces Inaugural Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 27, 2019
51Fest, presented by Women in the World and IFC Center, today unveiled the lineup for the inaugural event. Celebrating the voice, vision and stories of the female majority through compelling screenings and conversations, all by or about women, the first annual 51Fest will be held July 18-21 in New York City.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 27, 2019
51Fest, presented by Women in the World and IFC Center, today unveiled the lineup for the inaugural event. Celebrating the voice, vision and stories of the female majority through compelling screenings and conversations, all by or about women, the first annual 51Fest will be held July 18-21 in New York City.
Milly Thomas's DUST to Make US Premiere at NYTW in August
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2019
Following award-winning, sell out runs in London, Dust, a new play written and performed by Milly Thomas and directed by Sara Joyce, will make its American Premiere as part of New York Theatre Workshop's New Door at NYTW in the Fourth Street Theatre (79 East 4th Street).
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2019
Following award-winning, sell out runs in London, Dust, a new play written and performed by Milly Thomas and directed by Sara Joyce, will make its American Premiere as part of New York Theatre Workshop's New Door at NYTW in the Fourth Street Theatre (79 East 4th Street).
Azuka Theatre Presents World Premiere Of BOYCOTT ESTHER
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2019
Azuka Theatre presents the world premiere of Boycott Esther by Philadelphia playwright Emily Acker. In an urgent response to the #metoo movement, Acker's new work chronicles the aftermath of a young woman's career once her boss, a Hollywood mogul, becomes enmeshed in a workplace sexual misconduct scandal. In a world where information is spread and opinions are formed in the click of a mouse, this hilarious drama begs the pressing question, what is our collective capacity for forgiveness? Boycott Esther is directed by Azuka Artistic Associate Maura Krause and stars Alison Ormsby (Esther), Alexandra Espinoza (Mary) and Steven Rishard (Barry Bloom). This new work runs from May 1 to May 19, with opening night set for Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 7:00pm. Azuka continues its pay-what-you-decide model for this show where audiences are invited to experience the art on stage and pay based on the value of their experience after. For reservations, visit azukatheatre.org. Boycott Esther runs 90 minutes with no intermission and is recommended for audiences 13+.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2019
Azuka Theatre presents the world premiere of Boycott Esther by Philadelphia playwright Emily Acker. In an urgent response to the #metoo movement, Acker's new work chronicles the aftermath of a young woman's career once her boss, a Hollywood mogul, becomes enmeshed in a workplace sexual misconduct scandal. In a world where information is spread and opinions are formed in the click of a mouse, this hilarious drama begs the pressing question, what is our collective capacity for forgiveness? Boycott Esther is directed by Azuka Artistic Associate Maura Krause and stars Alison Ormsby (Esther), Alexandra Espinoza (Mary) and Steven Rishard (Barry Bloom). This new work runs from May 1 to May 19, with opening night set for Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 7:00pm. Azuka continues its pay-what-you-decide model for this show where audiences are invited to experience the art on stage and pay based on the value of their experience after. For reservations, visit azukatheatre.org. Boycott Esther runs 90 minutes with no intermission and is recommended for audiences 13+.
Disney On Ice Presents FROZEN To Perform At H-E-B Center At Cedar Park
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2018
Feld Entertainment, Inc., the worldwide leader in producing live touring family entertainment, brings the Academy Award winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney's Frozen, to life. Disney On Ice presents Frozen will stop in the Austin area May 8-12, 2019 with eight performances at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2018
Feld Entertainment, Inc., the worldwide leader in producing live touring family entertainment, brings the Academy Award winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney's Frozen, to life. Disney On Ice presents Frozen will stop in the Austin area May 8-12, 2019 with eight performances at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.
Kerry Washington Talks to CBS SUNDAY MORNING About Learning to Speak Up for Herself
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 5, 2018
Actor Kerry Washington is on a hot streak. After earning raves for her work in the TV series “Scandal,” Washington is now preparing for a meaty role on Broadway. But success wasn't a sure thing, and Washington learned early she had to speak up for herself to get what she wants, she tells Michelle Miller in an interview for CBS SUNDAY MORNING to be broadcast Sunday, Oct. 7 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 5, 2018
Actor Kerry Washington is on a hot streak. After earning raves for her work in the TV series “Scandal,” Washington is now preparing for a meaty role on Broadway. But success wasn't a sure thing, and Washington learned early she had to speak up for herself to get what she wants, she tells Michelle Miller in an interview for CBS SUNDAY MORNING to be broadcast Sunday, Oct. 7 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.
THE UPSIDE Starring Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston Gets January Release Date
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 7, 2018
The comedy-drama, The Upside, staring Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, and Nicole Kidman will get a January 11th release date, according to Variety.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 7, 2018
The comedy-drama, The Upside, staring Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, and Nicole Kidman will get a January 11th release date, according to Variety.
Nicole Kidman In Talks To Join Roger Ailes Movie FAIR AND BALANCED As Gretchen Carlson
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 1, 2018
Nicole Kidman In Talks To Join Roger Ailes Movie As Gretchen Carlson
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 1, 2018
Nicole Kidman In Talks To Join Roger Ailes Movie As Gretchen Carlson
Brief 7/26: HEAD OVER HEELS Opens, BE MORE CHILL Begins Previews, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2018
Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Head Over Heels officially opens on Broadway tonight, Be More Chill begins previews off-Broadway, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2018
Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Head Over Heels officially opens on Broadway tonight, Be More Chill begins previews off-Broadway, and more!
PROJECT RUNWAY Returns To Its Original Home on Bravo Media For 17th Season
by Macon Prickett - May 14, 2018
Bravo Media announced today as part of the NBCUniversal Upfront at Radio City Music Hall that the iconic fashion competition series, 'Project Runway,' has made its way back to its original home. Bravo launched 'Project Runway' in 2004 where it continued airing through 2008, and now returns for Season 17. The show joins Bravo's diverse slate of programming and its expansion of seven nights a week of original series in primetime.
by Macon Prickett - May 14, 2018
Bravo Media announced today as part of the NBCUniversal Upfront at Radio City Music Hall that the iconic fashion competition series, 'Project Runway,' has made its way back to its original home. Bravo launched 'Project Runway' in 2004 where it continued airing through 2008, and now returns for Season 17. The show joins Bravo's diverse slate of programming and its expansion of seven nights a week of original series in primetime.
Rights to IN THE HEIGHTS Film Return from Weinstein Company to Quiara Alegría Hudes and Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Julie Musbach - Apr 5, 2018
According to Deadline, the upcoming IN THE HEIGHTS film was able to successfully remove itself from the control of The Weinstein Company before it went into bankruptcy.
by Julie Musbach - Apr 5, 2018
According to Deadline, the upcoming IN THE HEIGHTS film was able to successfully remove itself from the control of The Weinstein Company before it went into bankruptcy.
Madison Square Garden Company Names Victoria Parker Executive Vice President of MSG Productions
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 8, 2018
The Madison Square Garden Company today announced that respected entertainment executive Victoria Parker has been named executive vice president of MSG Productions, effective March 12. Ms. Parker joins the Company after serving as the head of creative strategy for Verizon's Oath Studios.
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 8, 2018
The Madison Square Garden Company today announced that respected entertainment executive Victoria Parker has been named executive vice president of MSG Productions, effective March 12. Ms. Parker joins the Company after serving as the head of creative strategy for Verizon's Oath Studios.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has The Weinstein Company been nominated for?
Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A View from the Bridge, Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for Our Town, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Billy Elliot, The Musical, Best Play (Tony Awards) for God of Carnage, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for West Side Story, Best Special Theatrical Event (Tony Awards) for You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush, Best Play (Tony Awards) for August: Osage County, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Rock 'n' Roll, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Boeing-Boeing and Best Play (Tony Awards) for Frost/Nixon.
What awards has The Weinstein Company won?
The Weinstein Company has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for Our Town, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Billy Elliot, The Musical, Best Play (Tony Awards) for God of Carnage, Best Play (Tony Awards) for August: Osage County, and Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Boeing-Boeing.
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