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Christopher Durang & Stephen Sultan to be Honored at Primary Stages' Annual Gala, 11/11
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 5, 2013


Primary Stages has announced that their annual Gala will take place Monday, November 11, 2013 at The Edison Ballroom (240 W. 47th Street). The event will honor Tony Award-winning playwright Christopher Durang and President of the General Counsel at Dramatists Play Service, Stephen Sultan. The Gala Chairs are Catherine Adler and HBO. The Tony nominated star of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Kristine Nielsen, will offer a tribute to Mr. Durang. Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley will offer a tribute to Mr. Sultan. The evening will feature performances by Rachel DeBenedet (Catch Me If You Can, Addams Family), Alan Paul (Grease, Oliver!, Manhattan Transfer), Michele Ragusa (Urinetown, Ragtime, A Class Act, Adrift in Macao), and Alton F. White (The Color Purple, The Lion King, Ragtime).

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Internment' Episode of AMC's THE WALKING DEAD
by - Nov 4, 2013


On the next episode of AMC's THE WALKING DEAD titled "Internment", assorted enemies pressure Rick and the group; the survivors and the prison may reach a breaking point.

ROOSTER ROOM, FEATHERS & TEETH and ANOTHER WORD FOR BEAUTY Join Goodman's 2013 New Stages Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2013


Goodman Theatre announces the complete line-up for its 2013 New Stages festival, this year celebrating Latino playwrights. Three staged readings-The Rooster Room by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegria Hudes, Feathers and Teeth by Charise Castro Smith and Another Word for Beauty by Jose Rivera-complement the previously-announced two fully-staged workshop productions, The Upstairs Concierge by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz and The Solid Sand Below by former Goodman Theatre Playwrights Unit member Martin Zimmerman.

VIDEO: Three Clips from 'Indifference' Episode of THE WALKING DEAD
by - Oct 28, 2013


On the next episode of AMC's THE WALKING DEAD titled "Indifference", the supply mission faces hurdles; the situation at the prison worsens. The series airs Sundays at 9/8c on AMC. Check out three sneak peeks below!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Isolation' Episode of AMC's THE WALKING DEAD
by - Oct 21, 2013


On the next episode of THE WALKING DEAD titled "Isolation", a group leaves the prison to search for supplies; the remaining members of the group deal with recent losses.

VIDEO: First Look - Behind-the-Scenes of AMC's THE WALKING DEAD Season 4
by - Oct 16, 2013


On Sunday, AMC premiered the fourth season of their hit drama series THE WALKING DEAD. Today the network shares a behind-the-scenes look at what's ahead for the series airing Sundays at 9/8c on AMC. Check it out below!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Check Out What's Ahead on AMC's THE WALKING DEAD
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 14, 2013


Below, check out promos and sneak peeks for upcoming episodes of the new season of AMC's THE WALKING DEAD. Also, watch as the cast and crew take you behind the scenes of the disaster at the Big Spot.

Yale Rep's MARIE ANTOINETTE Now in Previews at Off-Broadway's Soho Rep
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 11, 2013


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE continues to support MARIE ANTOINETTE by David Adjmi, commissioned by Yale Rep, now in previews at Off-Broadway's Soho Rep.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Co. to Present East Coast Premiere of APPROPRIATE, 11/4-12/1
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 25, 2013


Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is pleased to announce the East Coast premiere of Appropriate, an audacious comic drama written by native Washingtonian Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Liesl Tommy (Eclipsed). Jacobs-Jenkins' brazen reimagining of the classic Southern family drama will continue Woolly's season-long excavation of the secrets that lie beneath America's sunny exterior.

Primary Stages' THE MODEL APARTMENT Begins Previews Tomorrow Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2013


Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24, Primary Stages continues its 29th season with a new production of their acclaimed 1995 OBIE Award-winner, The Model Apartment, by Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies (Shipwrecked!, Time Stands Still, Dinner with Friends, Sight Unseen). Directed by Evan Cabnet (A Kid Like Jake at Lincoln Center Theater,The Performers on Broadway), the production will feature Mark Blum (The Assembled Parties and Gore Vidal's The Best Man on Broadway), Diane Davis (Old Acquaintance on Broadway, Regrets Only at MTC), two-time Obie Award-winner Kathryn Grody (The Marriage of Bette & Boo, Top Girls, A Mom's Life), and Hubert Point-Du Jour (Angels in America and The Brother/Sister Plays Off-Broadway). The Model Apartment runs through November 1 at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters. Opening night is Tuesday, October 15 at 7PM.

Mark Blum, Diane Davis and More Star in Primary Stages' THE MODEL APARTMENT, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2013


Primary Stages continues its 29th season with a new production of their acclaimed 1995 OBIE Award winner, The Model Apartment, by Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies (Shipwrecked!, Time Stands Still, Dinner with Friends, Sight Unseen). Directed by Evan Cabnet (A Kid Like Jake at Lincoln Center Theater, The Performers on Broadway), the production will feature Mark Blum (The Assembled Parties and Gore Vidal's The Best Man on Broadway), Diane Davis (Old Acquaintance on Broadway, Regrets Only at MTC), two-time Obie Award-winner Kathryn Grody (The Marriage of Bette & Boo, Top Girls, A Mom's Life), and Hubert Point-Du Jour (Angels in America andThe Brother/Sister Plays Off-Broadway). The Model Apartment runs tonight, September 24 - November 1 at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters.

Richard Topol Stars as Yogi Berra in Primary Stages' BRONX BOMBERS, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2013


Primary Stages has announced that Richard Topol (Broadway's The Normal Heart, The Merchant of Venice) will assume the role of Yogi Berra in their World Premiere production of Bronx Bombers, written and directed by Tony Award nominee Eric Simonson (Broadway's Lombardi). Due to artistic differences, Joe Pantoliano, initially announced to play the role of Yogi Berra, will not continue with the production. The production has delayed its first performance to tonight, September 20. Opening night remains scheduled for October 8 at 7pm. Bronx Bombers runs through October 19 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street.

Richard Topol to Star as Yogi Berra in Primary Stages' BRONX BOMBERS
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2013


Primary Stages has announced that Richard Topol (Broadway's The Normal Heart, The Merchant of Venice) will assume the role of Yogi Berra in their World Premiere production of Bronx Bombers, written and directed by Tony Award nominee Eric Simonson (Broadway's Lombardi). Due to artistic differences, Joe Pantoliano, initially announced to play the role of Yogi Berra, will not continue with the production. The production has delayed its first performance to Friday, September 20. Opening night remains scheduled for October 8 at 7pm. Bronx Bombers runs through October 19 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street.

Museum of the Moving Image Hosts Preview Screening of MOTHER OF GEORGE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2013


Museum of the Moving Image presents a preview screening of Andrew Dosunmu's Mother of George, a family drama set amidst the Nigerian-American community in Brooklyn, New York. The event, today, September 12, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. will be accompanied by Q&A with Dosunmu moderated by Museum trustee and filmmaker Warrington Hudlin.

VIDEO: First Look - Promo for Season 4 of AMC's THE WALKING DEAD
by - Sep 9, 2013


Something mysterious threatens the safety at the prison. Don't miss the Season 4 premiere of AMC's THE WALKING DEAD, Sun. Oct. 13 at 9/8c. Check out the promo for the new season below!

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Signature Theatre's STOP. RESET.
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Sep 9, 2013


Signature Theatre presents the world premiere of stop. reset., running now through September 29, 2013. Opening was last night, September 8 in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Check out photos from the big event below!

Mark Blum, Diane Davis and More to Star in Primary Stages' THE MODEL APARTMENT; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2013


Primary Stages continues its 29th season with a new production of their acclaimed 1995 OBIE Award winner, The Model Apartment, by Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies (Shipwrecked!, Time Stands Still, Dinner with Friends, Sight Unseen). Directed by Evan Cabnet (A Kid Like Jake at Lincoln Center Theater, The Performers on Broadway), the production will feature Mark Blum (The Assembled Parties and Gore Vidal's The Best Man on Broadway), Diane Davis (Old Acquaintance on Broadway, Regrets Only at MTC), two-time Obie Award-winner Kathryn Grody (The Marriage of Bette & Boo, Top Girls, A Mom's Life), and Hubert Point-Du Jour (Angels in America andThe Brother/Sister Plays Off-Broadway). The Model Apartment runs September 24 - November 1 at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters. Opening night is Tuesday, October 15 at 7PM.

Season 3 of AMC's THE WALKING DEAD Comes to Blu-ray and DVD Today
by TV News Desk - Aug 27, 2013


Today, August 27th, Anchor Bay Entertainment unleashes AMC's original series THE WALKING DEAD: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON on Blu-ray and DVD.

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