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The Cartel Partners With David Permut on THE GOLDSBORO BROKEN ARROW
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 17, 2021

Dobson’s book follows the formerly classified events that took place in 1961 when four pilots ejected out of a B-52 aircraft carrying two thermonuclear bombs at 9,000 feet after the plane was struck multiple times by lightning and lost a wing.

Lily Rabe to Join Upcoming REMARKABULL PODVERSATION Presented by Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2021

RED BULL THEATER today announced that its offerings will continue on Monday May 3rd at 7:30 PM with a RemarkaBULL Podversation, Exploring CYMBELINE with Lily Rabe. She will join host Nathan Winkelstein, Red Bull’s Associate Artistic Director, for a conversation focused on an essential passage from Shakespeare's Cymbeline.

VIDEO: Billy Porter Delivers the 2021 LGBTQ State of the Union
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2021

Billy Porter once again delivers the LGBTQ State of the Union tomorrow, Tuesday, March 30 at 12pm EST. After a year of tragedy and triumph, he​ reminds us, “We will feel joy again soon,” as he reflects on the past year while looking forward to the one ahead. 

The Creative Coalition Awards $220,000 in Grants to Filmmakers
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 11, 2021

Jenrette will share the story of a young Black girl who goes on a journey to combat obesity and free herself from her family’s “big boned” label. Kessler will explore obesity in comedy and speak to some of today’s biggest comedians about the weight of being overweight.

New Remix of Billy Porter's 'Finally Ready' Out Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2021

A new remix of Billy Porter's 'Finally Ready' has been released today! UK house label, Defected Records released 'Finally Ready' from The Shapeshifters featuring Porter earlier this June. On November 13, they released two new remixes of the track from house music producer, David Penn and Polish production team, Catz and Dogz.

CITY ON A HILL Season Two Will Return to Showtime
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 28, 2021

SHOWTIME will premiere the second season of its one-hour drama series CITY ON A HILL, starring Golden Globe winner and Emmy® nominee Kevin Bacon and Screen Actors Guild® award winner Aldis Hodge, on Sunday, March 28 at 10 p.m.

VIDEO: Christopher Jackson Performs 'The Times They Are a-Changin' at The Creative Coalition's Inaugural Ball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2021

On January 20, 2021, The Creative Coalition brought together leaders from entertainment, media, Congress, and the White House Cabinet and Administration. National and entertainment industry leaders gathered virtually for The Creative Coalition’s famed Inaugural Ball.

Billy Porter Joins NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE With Ryan Seacrest, Lucy Hale
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 8, 2020

dick clark productions and ABC today announced that Emmy, GRAMMY and Tony winner Billy Porter, who hosted the New Orleans festivities for the first time last year, will join Ryan Seacrest and Lucy Hale in Times Square in New York for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021.”

Billy Porter Will Make Feature Directorial Debut on WHAT IF?
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 18, 2020

Tony winner Billy Porter is set to make his feature directorial debut on 'What If?', a coming-of-age story described as a mix between 'Booksmart' and 'Love, Simon!'

VIDEO: Billy Porter Defines What Beauty Means to Him on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 28, 2020

James Corden asks Billy Porter to take part in Late Late Show and Tell, and Billy shares an ashtray his mother made before she lost use of her hands. After, Reggie Watts asks Billy for his definition of beauty.

Billy Porter & Aaron Sorkin Guest on THE LATE LATE SHOW Next Week
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 23, 2020

Billy Porter and Aaron Sorkin will appear on 'The Late Late Show With James Corden' next week! See the full list of guests below.

VIDEO: Billy Porter Talks About The Power of a Star Entrance on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 21, 2020

Billy Porter talks about the protocols the cast and crew of Pose are taking in order to resume filming during the coronavirus pandemic, shares what it's like to work with Beyonce's stylist and reveals how losing the lead role in a middle school production of Oliver Twist helped him discover the power of a star entrance.

TEVYE SERVED RAW To Be Performed At Centenary Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2020

Find out what happens to the beloved characters in Fiddler on the Roof after the musical ends. TEVYE SERVED RAW is an evening of Sholem Aleichem material, with adaptations of his Tevye stories (“What, Me Worthy?” and “Get Thee Gone!”), scenes from his own long-unseen Yiddish stage version, and three of his purely comedic stories, newly adapted (“Strange Jews on a Train,” “The Yiddish Sisyphus” and “A Stepmother’s Trash-Talk”). 

BWW Video: Watch Episode Six of Signature Theatre's THE SIGNATURE SHOW
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 7, 2020

Signature Theatre releases the sixth episode of The Signature Show, a free biweekly half-hour digital experience featuring performances by acclaimed artists, interviews, celebration of new musical voices and memories of Signature’s past and a glimpse into its future. This episode features an interview with recent Helen Hayes Award winners Jeff Gorti and Samantha M. Gershman from A Chorus Line, a discussion with writing team Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler with one of their songs performed by Crystal Mosser, a performance by Claybourne Elder and Brynn O’Malley, the stars of Signature Theatre’s 2015 production of Sunday in the Park with George, and concludes with Signature favorites performing Stephen Sondheim’s “Take Me to the World”. All episodes can be found on Signature Theatre’s YouTube Channel @sigtheatre (YouTube.com/sigtheatre).

Billy Porter Hosted The ACLU's Bill of Rights Gala
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 5, 2020

Billy Porter hosted this Sunday's ALCU Bill of Rights Gala, which consisted of an hour-long program celebrating the work of the ACLU. The event also served as a call to vote.

Oscar Isaac & Jake Gyllenhaal Join THE GODFATHER Making-Of Film
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 30, 2020

Oscar Isaac and Jake Gyllenhaal will take on the roles of Francis Ford Coppola and Robert Evans in 'Francis and The Godfather,' an upcoming film detailing the fight to make 'The Godfather' into a motion picture.

Signature Theatre Releases Fifth Episode Of THE SIGNATURE SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2020

Signature Theatre releases the fifth episode of The Signature Show, featuring a Diner cast reunion, a wig making extravaganza with Anne Nesmith and performances by Inés Nassara, Brent Barrett and Cedric Neal with Kayla Pecchioni, Nova Y. Payton and Shayla Simmons.

BWW Video: Watch Episode Five of Signature Theatre's THE SIGNATURE SHOW
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 24, 2020

Signature Theatre releases the fifth episode of The Signature Show, featuring a Diner cast reunion, a wig making extravaganza with Anne Nesmith and performances by Inés Nassara, Brent Barrett and Cedric Neal with Kayla Pecchioni, Nova Y. Payton and Shayla Simmons. The Signature Show is a free biweekly half-hour digital experience featuring performances by acclaimed artists, interviews, celebration of new musical voices and memories of Signature's past and a glimpse into its future.

Will Poulter Will Star in DOPESICK Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 15, 2020

Deadline reports that Will Poulter has joined the cast of 'Dopesick' on Hulu. The cast also includes Michael Keaton, Kaitlyn Dever and Peter Sarsgaard.

Kaitlyn Dever Joins DOPESICK With Michael Keaton
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 10, 2020

Deadline reports that 'Dear Evan Hansen' movie star Kaitlyn Dever has signed on to 'Dopesick,' a new Hulu limited series starring Michael Keaton.

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