One of the American theater's seminal writers, Adrienne Kennedy captures the Black experience in America in the 20th century with a trademark embrace of symbolism, lyricism, and mythic figures. In this world premiere production, Etta and Ella Harrison are talented academics on the Upper West Side – as well as sisters and rivals.
Since its launch, Brunson and Abbott Elementary have garnered a slew of awards season wins and nominations. In 2022, the critically acclaimed series was nominated for seven Primetime Emmy® Awards, winning three. Quinta received three Emmy nominations including one in the Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series category.
Yale Repertory Theatre will start the second half of its 2022–23 season with Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles by Luis Alfaro, directed by Laurie Woolery, March 10–April 1 at the University Theatre.
New Jersey Repertory Company “NJRep,” located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch, will present Robin Gerber's new play THE SHOT, April 6 – 23, 2023 in its Studio Theatre. THE SHOT will star Emmy nominee and Broadway alum Sharon Lawrence (Cabaret, Fiddler on the Roof).
Gary Perez has joined the cast of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, directed by Austin Pendleton. Mr. Perez assumed the role of Lieutenant Caro on January 20, 2023.
The Emelin Theatre continues its eminent FILM CLUB series beginning Feb 1 with a slate of five critically acclaimed, pre-release films.
The 61st season of Free Shakespeare in the Park at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park will feature the classic drama HAMLET, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon and featuring Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood (Slave Play, Public Works’ As You Like It) in the title role.
Throughout the month of January, Queens Public Library will be honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – whose birthday is January 15 – by deepening the public's understanding of his life and words through book recommendations, and events, both virtual and in-person, including author talks, musical and theatrical performances, storytimes, crafts and movie screenings.
ABC has ordered an embedded pilot episode of “The Good Doctor” called “The Good Lawyer,” from Sony Pictures Television and ABC Signature. Kennedy McMann (“Nancy Drew”) is set to guest star as Joni DeGroot. Emmy® Award-winning Felicity Huffman (“American Crime”) is set to guest star as Janet Stewart.
Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Releasing has announced the acquisition of writer/director Gabriel Martins’ MARS ONE. As Brazil’s selection for the 95th Academy Awards International Feature Film, MARS ONE will debut on select screens and on Netflix. ARRAY Releasing has acquired distribution rights in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and. more.
The Obie-Award winning The Fire This Time Festival has announced the four playwrights – Kendra Augustin, Kim Brockington, Jahquale Mazyck and James Anthony Tyler – who will be developing work in the 5th cycle of its New Works Lab program.
Robin Gerber’s play The Shot, directed by Michelle Joyner, has proven to be the hot ticket as part of the 2022 United Solo Festival; it will add a performance on will Tuesday, November 1 at 8 PM (after adding two shows previously).
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which held its second annual gala tonight, raised $10 million to support the museum’s access, education, and programming initiatives. Check out photos of Rebel Wilson, Glenn Close, Tilda Swinton, Colman Domingo, Joe Jonas, Selena Gomez, Julia Roberts, Diana Ross, and more at the event!
Madeleine L’Engle’s Newbery Medal-winning classic novel, A Wrinkle in Time, will be adapted for the musical stage for the first time ever – in a production by an award-winning creative team.
Robin Gerber’s play The Shot, directed by Michelle Joyner, will get a New York presentation as part of the 2022 United Solo Festival, starring multi-award-winning actress Sharon Lawrence. Performances begin on October 27.
They will join the women previously announced to receive Crystal Awards—”Abbott Elementary” creator Quinta Brunson, “The Woman King” director Gina Prince-Bythewood, and “Don’t Worry Darling” writer and director Katie Silberman and Olivia Wilde—as well as Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award recipient Michaela Coel.
Kentucky to the World (KTW), in collaboration with Kentucky Performing Arts, proudly presents a unique family-friendly program on Sunday, Oct. 23, featuring a dynamic combination of musical performances, audience participation and conversation with Harry Pickens, Hannah Drake, Ben Sollee, and Emily Bingham as part of the Republic Bank Foundation Speaker Series.
The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson begins previews tonight, September 19, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre for its 17-week engagement. Meet the cast bringing this play back to Broadway!
Previews begin, September 17, for the 17-week engagement of Death of a Salesman. Meet the cast bringing this iconic play to life!
The romantic anthology drama “Cherish the Day,” starring Joy Bryant and Henry Simmons, will air following “Queen Sugar,” now in its final season, making for a Tuesday night of two great television dramas. The first season of “Cherish the Day” ranked #1 in its time period across all of cable with Black women, households, and total viewers.
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