Barry Levinson News

TIFF Co-Heads Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente announced today additional TIFF programming for audiences to enjoy as part of TIFF 2020.

Billy Porter  performed 'For What It's Worth' to conclude Day 1 of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

Billy Porter performed a live virtual rendition of a?oeFinally Readya?? for the NYC Pride 2020 TV special. 

Award-winning composer Christopher Young, writer Robert Greene and director Alexandria Bombach are Tom Needham's guests on this Thursday's SOUNDS OF FILM.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has announced its newly created virtual audition intensive. Developed and led by Arena Stage's Community Engagement department, the online intensive prepares students and artists ages 16-22 for careers in theater with group and private coaching sessions in audition techniques.

Today Hulu announced a straight-to-series order for Dopesick from Emmy Award-winning writer Danny Strong (Empire, RECOUNT, GAME CHANGE).

Billy Porter took to Instagram to issue a fashion challenge to his followers with the instructions: Be creative!

Billy Porter will voice the character of Desmond on tonight's episode of The Simpson's!

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has joined the cast of 'Sheela,' a new film from Amazon Studios. Barry Levinson directs from Nick Yarborough's script.

Philly's biggest rock band turns it on again in POPS Rocks Phil Collins, March 6-8, 2020.

Lewis Black returns to the Van Wezel by popular demand on Saturday, February 8 at 8 p.m. with his a?oeIt Gets Better Every Daya?? tour! The a?oeking of the rant,a?? known for his comedic yelling, has performed across the world throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada and the U.S., garnering critical acclaim as a stand-up comedian, actor and author.

The Emmy, Tony and Grammy winner stars in the new movie a?oeLike a Bossa?? with Tiffany Haddish and Salma Hayek.

The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is rocking away in February and March with 14 concerts and shows celebrating legendary musicians, comedians, and more. The state-of the-art performing arts center is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive. Tickets for all concerts and shows are now available for purchase by calling the Box Office at 954-344-5990 or by going online to www.TheCenterCS.com.

The Coral Springs Center for the Arts blasts into 2020 with 11 fun, fabulous and frequently family friendly concerts and shows in January and February. The state-of the-art performing arts center is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive. Tickets for all concerts and shows are now available for purchase by calling the Box Office at 954-344-5990 or by going online to www.TheCenterCS.com.

The Barrow Group, under the leadership of Co-Artistic Directors Seth Barrish and Lee Brock and Executive Director Robert Serrell, will present the world premiere 17 Minutes, a spellbinding new play by Scott Organ (Phoenix) that takes an intimate look at how gun violence reverberates across a community. Directed by Seth Barrish (Director of Mike Birbiglia's The New One), 17 Minutes is scheduled to run at The Barrow Group Mainstage Theatre (312 West 36th St) from January 10 through February 15 with an opening set for January 22.

Actor, author and critically acclaimed stand-up comedian Lewis Black returns to the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), located at 425 Fawell Blvd. on the campus of College of DuPage, Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 8 p.m. There will also be a live streaming a?oeTHE RANT IS DUEa?? post-show Q&A. This engagement that is part of Black's a?oeIT GETS BETTER EVERY DAYa?? Tour. This show is recommended for mature audiences.

Lewis Black returns to the Van Wezel by popular demand on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 8 p.m. with his a?oeIt Gets Better Every Daya?? tour! The a?oeking of the rant,a?? known for his comedic yelling, has performed across the world throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada and the U.S., garnering critical acclaim as a stand-up comedian, actor and author.

Signature Theatre announced today the full cast and creative team for A Chorus Line with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban and book by James Kirkwood Jr. & Nicholas Dante. A Chorus Line will run from October 29, 2019 - January 5, 2020 in Signature Theatre's intimate MAX Theatre and will be directed by Signature Theatre Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (Signature's Passion, Billy Elliot) and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Denis Jones (Broadway's Tootsie, Signature's Crazy for You).

After James Corden asked Billy Porter about acting in his first sex scene, Kirsten Dunst recalled her first kiss, which many think was with Brad Pitt in 'Interview with a Vampire.' Turns out, Kirsten's experience was on a school field trip in a dark elevator. Watch the video below!