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Trinity Theatre Company Will Host 4th Annual NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026

Trinity Theatre Company will present its Fourth Annual NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, featuring staged readings of 9 new plays selected from over 1,000 submissions, performed by San Diego-based artists at Mission Valley Mall.

SMURFS Animated Film Sets Paramount+ Streaming Debut
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 15, 2025

Paramount+ has announced that the animated film SMURFS, featuring Art star James Corden, will arrive on the service on September 16 in the U.S. and Canada.

Video: SMURFS Movie Soundtrack Debuts with 'Higher Love' Music Video Featuring DJ Khaled and Cardi B
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 14, 2025

With the new animated Smurfs movie arriving this summer, the first single and music video from the soundtrack, Higher Love” by DESI TRILL, has just premiered. The video features DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania, and Subhi. Watch it now!

Desi Trill Drops 'Higher Love': The First Single from the SMURFS Movie Soundtrack Featuring DJ Khaled and Cardi B
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 21, 2025

DESI TRILL has released “Higher Love” from Paramount Animation’s SMURFS Movie Soundtrack featuring DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania and Subhi. Listen to the first single off the forthcoming Soundtrack here.

Review: IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN DAYTON at Detty Studios
by Brennan Paulin - Apr 22, 2024

What I am about to share with you is an experience that I hope all theatre-goers in the Dayton area get to experience at some point in their lives. You hope that the next play or musical you attend will provide the entertainment or the emotional journey that all audiences crave.

URINETOWN Comes to Cal State Fullerton This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024

Cal State Fullerton’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present “Urinetown the Musical.” With music by Mark Hollmann and lyrics by Greg Kotis,“Urinetown” is directed by Collette Rutherford, with musical direction by Michelle Do and choreography by Tula B. Strong.

CCAE Theatricals Announces 2024 Rising Stars For 12th Annual Showcase
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 30, 2023

CCAE Theatricals presents the 12th Annual Rising Stars Showcase featuring talented young artists from Southern California. Don't miss this one-night-only event on Sunday, January 14th at 6pm at the Center Theater in Escondido. Hosted by Hannah Huntington and Ruby Huntington.

Swizz Beatz Docu-Series Coming to Hulu in November
by Michael Major - Aug 28, 2023

In “Drive with Swizz Beatz,” hip-hop legend and car collector Swizz Beatz and son Nasir Dean (also known as Note Mercato) visit car-loving destinations, where they’ll examine the area’s distinctive car culture and bring together two otherwise disparate car clubs over a shared love of all things automotive.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; THE PARTY HOP Leads Best Play!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; Lime Arts Productions' THE PARTY HOP Leads Best Play!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

VIDEO: Watch Adrienne Warren & Tonya Pinkins in ABC'S WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Oct 21, 2021

The series is based on the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley, who in 1955 risked her life to find justice after her son Emmett was brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South. Adrienne Warren stars as Mamie Till-Mobley with Tonya Pinkins starring as Alma. Watch the new trailer now!

VIDEO: HBO Max Releases Trailer for Streetwear Competition Series THE HYPE
by Sarah Leiber - Jul 21, 2021

THE HYPE is produced by Scout Productions, the team behind the Max Original ballroom competition series “Legendary” and Emmy®-winning series “Queer Eye.”

HBO Max Orders Streetwear Competition Series THE HYPE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 16, 2021

Every episode will offer unique tips and takeaways about the intricacies of designing, the business of fashion and the savvy to identify the latest trends, while also providing mentorship to the contestants.

ABC Orders Limited Series WOMEN OF THE MOMENT
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 28, 2020

ABC has ordered limited series “Women of the Movement” to debut in 2021, it was announced today by Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment. 

Alicia Keys to Appear in Amazon Original Series REGULAR HEROES
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 7, 2020

Regular Heroes is an eight-episode docuseries highlighting the contributions and personal sacrifices of just some of today's most generous individuals who are going above and beyond to support their communities during the COVID-19 crisis.

ABC Announces Women of the Civil Rights Movement Anthology Series From Jay-Z, Will Smith & Kapital
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 5, 2019

ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke announced today that the network is developing an anthology series “Women of the Movement” (working title).

Sierra Rep Presents GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2019

52 years after the groundbreaking film, Sierra Rep is thrilled to present Todd Kreidler's stage adaptation of the iconic Academy Award-winning film Guess Who's Coming To Dinner. The production poignantly continues SRT's 40th Anniversary Season. Based on the original screenplay by William Rose and directed by Becky Saunders, this charming, clever romantic comedy opens April 26th and runs through May 19th in the East Sonora Theatre.

Cast Announced For Sierra Rep's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2018

Sierra Repertory Theatre will delight it's audiences this summer with Disney's Beauty and the Beast, one of modern musical theatre's biggest hits. Based on the classic 1991 Disney animated film, this theatrical telling celebrates the Academy Award-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and is expanded with soaring new melodies that enchants audiences of all ages. With a book by Linda Woolverton, it's everything to love about the film and more in a stage spectacular. The independent Belle, trapped in her provincial town, finds her life turned upside down when she takes her father's place as a captive in an enchanted castle ruled by an angry Beast. With help from the creatures in the castle and her own kindheartedness, Belle finds the prince inside the Beast and works to break the curse on the mysterious castle and all of its inhabitants. A fantastically enjoyable adventure, this classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters and dazzling production numbers, including: "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song.

Photo Flash: Sierra Rep Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2018

It's hard to believe that in 39 years of operation, Sierra Repertory Theatre has never produced the Bard's tale of Puck and his wild antics involving lovers, actors, and a fairy kingdom turned upside down. Well... hold on to your hat! Or should we say heart? Sierra Rep is finally presenting William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by SRT Producing Artistic Director Scott Viets.

Photo Flash: Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents SHE KILLS MONSTERS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2018

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) stages it's second Studio Theatre production of the 2017-18 season with "She Kills Monsters" by Qui Nguyen. Madeline Sayet will direct. Performances will be held in the Studio Theatre from March 22-31, 2018. For tickets and information, please visit crt.uconn.edu or call (860) 486-2113.