Alias Grace News

Women in Entertainment today announced speakers for the first Women in Television Summit, presented in partnership with the Television Academy Foundation. The inaugural Women in Television Summit will focus on stories of success, highlighting those who have challenged the status quo, overcome obstacles, and championed inclusivity within the television industry.

Netflix Orders All-New Original Sci-Fi Drama ANOTHER LIFE

Netflix has ordered a 10 episode sci-fi series Another Life, starring Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica) as an astronaut on a mission to explore alien intelligence.

Coal Mine Theatre closes its highly successful fourth season with the Toronto premiere of Belinda Cornish's award-winning horror-comedy CATEGORY E, directed by Rae Ellen Bodie, April 8-29, 2018 at the Coal Mine, off-off Broadview. Tickets on sale now!

Season tickets are on sale now to the Clarence Brown Theatre's 2018/2019 Season which includes a marvelous collaboration with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, a Margaret Atwood drama, David Sedaris comedy, new history play…and more! Season ticket holders enjoy several exclusive benefits, including free ticket exchanges, priority seating, the opportunity to purchase Lab Theatre and Candide single tickets before they go on sale to the general public, special discounts at selected restaurants, and the inside scoop on special events.

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, announces the Midwest premiere of Cal in Camo by RTE member William Francis Hoffman and directed by RTE memberHallie Gordon. Cal in Camo runs January 5 February 17, 2018, at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N. Ridge Avenue in Chicago.

Over 175 YOUNG PERFORMERS from across Canada will walk the RED CARPET on November 18, 2017 at a sold out 400 seat gala awards event to celebrate youth achievements in screen and stage.

Inspired by the historical true story of convicted murderer Grace Marks and based on the award-winning novel by Margaret Atwood, here's a first look at the new six-hour miniseries ALIAS GRACE teaser video.

Birds of Bellwoods have released 'Let You Go,' the new single from their forthcoming album, VICTORIA, and their first ever music video. The quartet have established themselves as one of Toronto's most unique emerging bands, with 'skilled musicianship and strong vocal harmonies.' (New Canadian Music) The self-released EP, The Fifth, racked up accolades including a 2016 Independent Music Award and an International Songwriting Competition prize.

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, in association with Brian Nitzkin, announces the extension of the world premiere production of Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, adapted for the stage by Jennifer Blackmer, and directed by RTE Co-Founder Karen Kessler.

The League of Chicago Theatres announces two neighborhood pop-up Hot Tix locations: at the Hyde Park Jazz Festival, September 23-24, 2017 and Andersonville Arts Week, October 13-15, 2017.

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, presents the world premiere of Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, adapted for the stage by Jennifer Blackmer, and directed by RTE Co-Founder Karen Kessler. Alias Grace runs now through October 14, 2017, at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N. Ridge Avenue in Chicago. The press opening is Today, September 13. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, announces the world premiere of Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, adapted for the stage by Jennifer Blackmer, and directed by RTE Co-Founder Karen Kessler.

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, presents the world premiere of Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, adapted for the stage by Jennifer Blackmer, and directed by RTE Co-Founder Karen Kessler. Alias Grace runs now through October 14, 2017, at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N. Ridge Avenue in Chicago. The press opening is Wednesday, September 13. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Below, check out the official trailer to the new six part limited series ALIAS GRACE, premiering on Netflix on November 3, 2017.

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, announces the world premiere of Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, adapted for the stage by Jennifer Blackmer, and directed by RTE Co-Founder Karen Kessler.

The League of Chicago Theatres announces the Theatre Today event line-up for the 2017-2018 Chicago theatre season, featuring one World Premiere per month. The Theatre Today events include works created and performed by a diverse range of playwrights and artists at theatres located in nine Chicago neighborhoods.

The League of Chicago Theatres announces the Theatre Thursday event line-up for the 2017-2018 Chicago theatre season, featuring one World Premiere per month. The Theatre Thursday events include works created and performed by a diverse range of playwrights and artists at theatres located in nine Chicago neighborhoods.

Fall 2017 will see Chicago continue to produce some of the most exciting theater in the country. Offerings from the city's more than 250 producing theaters include a range of special fall programming, featuring everything from the latest musicals to highly anticipated world premieres.   

The Toronto International Film Festival® continued today to roll out its bold and ambitious 2017 TIFF Industry Conference programme.