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Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh Join Cast for UK Reading of RIGHT BEFORE I GO
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.

Seth Rudetsky and Christine Taylor to Join RIGHT BEFORE I GO at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

The Tank has added two more performances of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, Right before I go. Seth Rudetsky and Christine Taylor will join the cast. Learn more!

Patrick Page, Peppermint and More to Star in Stan Zimmerman's RIGHT BEFORE I GO at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025

The Tank has revealed the casts for a limited four performance run of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, Right before I go. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For Zimmerman's RIGHT BEFORE I GO at Curtis Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2025

Playwright/Director, Stan Zimmerman has set his cast for a special one night performance of his suicide awareness play, Right Before I Go. Learn more about the show here!

2025 Virginia Thespian Festival to Produce Stan Zimmerman's RIGHT BEFORE I GO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2024

The 2025 Virginia Thespian Festival will produce Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, Right Before I Go., as part of their All-State Experience. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Winners Announced at Property Masters Guild Inaugural MacGuffin Awards
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 15, 2024

The Property Masters Guild (PMG) have announced the winners of the inaugural PMG MacGuffin Awards, the only awards show to celebrate the significant artistic achievements of Property Masters.

Cumberland Theatre to Present SIDEWAYS This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024

The Cumberland Theatre will continue its 36th season with SIDEWAYS, a comedy-drama based on the 2004 film. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Go Inside the LOLA Premiere with Nicola Peltz Beckham and Casamigos
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 4, 2024

On Saturday, February 4th, at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, Casamigos celebrated with Nicola Peltz Beckham at the premiere of her directorial debut, Lola. Check out photos from the event here!

LA FEMME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Promotes Diversity & Inclusion Since 2005 Launches 2023 Film Fest Live And Virtual
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2023

The 19th Annual LA Femme International Film Festival (LAFIFF) presents a diverse lineup of films, shorts, documentaries, and music videos. The festival features industry panels and special screenings, including 'Not Another Church Movie' and 'Rebel Hearts.' Don't miss this celebration of women creators in media.

Video: Netflix Gets 'OBLITERATED' with Official Trailer Debut for New Action-Comedy Series
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2023

The series regulars are Shelley Hennig, Nick Zano, C. Thomas Howell, Kimi Rutledge, Paola Lázaro, Terrence Terrell, Alyson Gorske, and Eugene Kim. Recurring is Carl Lumbly, David Costabile, Lindsey Kraft, Costa Ronin, Tobias Jelinek, and Minnie Mills, with guest stars Lori Petty, Virginia Madsen, Clive Standen, and more. Watch the video trailer!

Mammoth Film Festival To Open With North American Premiere Of Abel Ferrara's PADRE PIO, Starring Shia LeBeouf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2023

The Mammoth Film Festival has announced its opening night film, Padre Pio, starring Shia LeBeouf, a film by Abel Ferrara, marking its North American festival premiere debut.

MAMMOTH FILM FESTIVAL Set For Takeoff March 2-6, 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2023

Mammoth Film Festival  has emerged as one of the fastest growing festivals in the world. This year's edition takes place March 2-6, 2023 and is one of the most highly anticipated destination festivals on the calendar for filmmakers and film lovers globally. 

Mammoth Film Festival Unveils First Round Of 2023 Program Featuring Over 80 Films
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2023

The highly anticipated Mammoth Film Festival, taking place from March 2 to 6, 2023, has announced the first round of this year's robust program.

Netflix Adds Guest Stars to Action-Comedy Series From COBRA KAI Creators, OBLITERATED
by Michael Major - Oct 5, 2022

Additional guest stars joining the cast include Virginia Madsen (Joy, Sideways) as “Marge,” Lori Petty (Station Eleven, Orange is the New Black) as “Crazy Susan,” Keston John (Avatar: The Way of Water, The Good Place)as “Mr. Dugan,” Clive Standen (Taken, Vikings) as “Liam,” and Ivan G’vera (The Defeated, Freud) as “Vlad.” 

Virginia Madsen Joins Six-City East Coast Tour Of Suicide Awareness Play RIGHT BEFORE I GO
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2022

Virginia Madsen, Academy Award nominee from the hit movie 'Sideways', has been added to the east coast tour of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, 'Right Before I Go', highlighting the raw struggles of people in all walks of life that have died by suicide.

A Concert Of Songs From SIDEWAYS: The Musical Will Be Performed at Buena Vista Winery
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2021

Offering audiences a sneak peak of author Rex Pickett's hilarious new musical, these two alfresco concerts will take place on the grounds of the Winery's historic property in Sonoma with performances by four of Broadway's brightest new stars including Devin Archer (Miss Saigon), Audrey Cardwell (Falsettos; Bright Star), Nicholas Edwards (Frozen; Last 5 Years) and Emily Goglia (Grease, Live!; STAGES).

BWW Interview: Dennis Hensley MISMATCHing & Working With Divas
by Gil Kaan - Sep 17, 2020

Dennis Hensley's long-running THE MISMATCH GAME has reinvented itself to the new normal of ZOOM for two weekend nights, September 26 and 27, 2020. Dennis shared some history of his charitable project, produced pre-pandemic on the stages of the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Dennis dons his hosting polyesters as Gene Rayburn.

The CW Network to Launch Its New Season in January 2021
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 14, 2020

The CW Network will officially launch its new season in January 2021 with its regularly scheduled series line-up, while loading up Fall 2020 with fresh original and acquired scripted series and alternative programming, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The CW Network.

Kathleen Marshall To Direct And Choreograph SIDEWAYS: THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2019

Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Kathleen Marshall will join novelist/librettist Rex Pickett and composer Anthony Leigh Adams in collaborating on the development of Sideways: The Musical. 

DTLA Film Festival Announces 2019 Slate, Featuring Quentin Tarantino Documentary
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 18, 2019

The 11th annual DTLA Film Festival, which is set to run from October 23rd -27th at Regal L.A. LIVE, announced today its full feature film lineup and select award recipients. A total of 38 feature-length movies – evenly divided between narrative and documentary - are slated to screen, with the majority making their World Premiere, West Coast Premiere, US Premiere, Los Angeles Premieres, and all eligible for awards.