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BWW Interview: Adam DeCarlo, Tommy Beardmore & Robin Lord Taylor of SKELETONS

by Stephen Mosher — February 3, 2021

Don't Tell Mama's Adam DeCarlo took advantage of the lockdown to work on a new movie, right on the heels of releasing one into the film festival circuit.

Oscar Winners, Industry Legends, and More to Lead HollyShorts Film Festival 2020 Official Panels & Conversations

by A.A. Cristi — November 5, 2020

Ahead of the 16th annual HollyShorts Film Festival, the organizers behind the Oscar®-Qualifying festival have announced their official panel lineup.

TV: Christopher Jackson Performs 9/11 Tribute Medley at the US Open

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 11, 2020

Christopher Jackson performed a moving medley for this year's U.

Christopher Jackson Will Perform For the US Open's 9/11 Tribute

by Stephi Wild — September 10, 2020

The US Open will present its annual 9/11 tribute on Friday, which will feature Hamilton star Christopher Jackson.

VIDEO: Watch Nick Cordero 'One of the Great Ones' Memorial Tribute

by Robert Diamond — September 6, 2020

In honor and celebration of Nick's memory, over 150 of his friends, colleagues, and family from all over the world came together to sing the song that will keep Nick in our hearts forever 'One of the Great Ones' from A Bronx Tale.

Tribeca Announces 2020 Short Film Lineup

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 5, 2020

The 19th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced its 2020 Shorts Program lineup.

Tribeca Film Festival Announces Lineup, Featuring Hugh Jackman's BAD EDUCATION & Pete Davidson's THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 3, 2020

The 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today unveiled its feature film lineup.

Linda Eder, Alice Ripley, David Yazbek Ft. Lilli Cooper and More are Heading to Feinstein's/54 Below This Month

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 2, 2020

This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

WAITRESS Will Celebrate 1500 Performances On Thanksgiving Day

by Stephi Wild — November 26, 2019

Broadway's Waitress will celebrate its 1500th performance on Thanksgiving, Thursday November 28, 2019.

Photo Flash: First Look at Rehearsal Photos For THE BOY IN THE DRESS at Royal Shakespeare Company

by Stephi Wild — November 21, 2019

Production images for the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) new musical The Boy in the Dresshave now been released.

Katharine McPhee and Drew Gehling to Host WAITRESS Cast Album Karaoke on December 2

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 15, 2019

Katharine McPhee and Drew Gehling will host the show's hugely popular 'Cast Album Karaoke' program following the 7 PM performance on Monday, December 2nd at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

BWW Interview: Rufus Hound Talks THE BOY IN THE DRESS

by Rona Kelly — November 12, 2019

Catching up with actor Rufus Hound, he takes us through the development of The Boy in the Dress: from tears early on at hearing the songs for the first time, to tech week and getting into the theatre.

Katharine McPhee Will Return to WAITRESS on Broadway for Final Weeks

by Nicole Rosky — October 31, 2019

The producers of the hit musical, Waitress, announced today that Katharine McPhee will lead the company as Jenna for the final weeks of the Broadway run.

Barcelona Dance Company Speaks Out On Being Barred From Performing At The Los Angeles Theatre Center By Immigration Officers

by Juan Michael Porter II — October 16, 2019

José Luis Valenzuela reveals how he learned about Marta Carrasco's detainment by Homeland Security, the background story of their collaboration, and how Los Angeles Theatre Company is recovering from the cancellation of 'Perra de Nadie'.