Additional castmembers have joined the Austin-based production of the highly-anticipated, 'From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series,' premiering in Q1 2014 on El Rey Network, the new 24-hour English-language cable network.
Looks like The Roundabout Theatre Company is looking to 'play ball!' following a reading last week of a new play titled STEINBRENNER!, adapted from sportswriter Bill Madden's 2010 book, 'Steinbrenner: The Last Lion of Baseball,' according to the New York Post's Michael Riedel.
Sundance Institute announced today the films from the 2014 Sundance Film Festival that will each screen in one of nine independent theaters in cities across the country on January 30 as part of the Sundance Film Festival USA initiative.
Boasting a magnificent slate of actors and highly original design, Gallery's Equus is stampeding on stage tonight, December 7th. Developing a reputation for high-production value among black box theatres, the story of Alan Strang, the boy who has explosively blinded six horses, sets a new standard. Equus is quite a part of the New Gallery, not your same old theatre.
The celebrated Irish actor Gabriel Byrne, who was brought up a strict Catholic and trained for the priesthood, discusses Pope Francis in a thoughtful radio interview with Michael Des Barres airing today, describing the pontiff's recent acts of humility as empty gestures that won't fundamentally change the Catholic Church.
Sundance Institute announced today the films selected for the U.S. and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary Competitions and the out-of-competition NEXT <=> section of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, January 16-26 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.
Dead Writers Theatre Collective has announced the Chicago Premiere of Michael Bloom's adaptation of Jane Austen's EMMA, presented for a limited run April 18- May 25, 2014 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. Click here to purchase tickets online, or call the box office at 773.327.5252
On the heels of last week's start of production in Austin, El Rey Network today announced the newest cast members of the highly-anticipated, 'From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series,' premiering in Q1 2014 on the new English-language cable network.
Riding the successes of Blithe Spirit and The Pajama Game, the Gallery Players presents Equus as the next production of its 47th Season. Alred Gingold* (Manhattan Theatre Club, Metropolitan Playhouse), leads the cast in the behemoth role of Martin Dysart. Joining him are Dean Thomas and Adelind Horan as Alan Strang and Jill Mason, respectively, in their Gallery premieres. Gallery alumni Rosalind Ashford* (Gallery: History Boys) and Greg Horton* (Gallery: A Man of No Importance; NYIT 2012 Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role) will appear once again as Dora and Frank Strang. After leading The History Boys to success last season, Mark Gallagher will again direct aided by Choreographer Christiana Axlesen. The production will be brought to life under Set Designer Young Jaung, Costume Designer Tony Johnson, Lighting Designer Scott Borowka, Sound Designer Jacob Subotnick, Props Designer Sara Slagle, and Production Stage Manager Kathleen Parker. The cast includes J.B. Alexander, Ryan Arthur, Victoria Bundonis*, Brandon Johnson, Kadeem Melvin, Chris Negron, Ryan Pater, and Lindsay Timmington. *Actors appearing courtesy of Actors Equity Association.
'Meet the Press with David Gregory" is offering viewers a rare opportunity to see inside the story of JFK's rise to the presidency in a new half-hour special entitled, "MTP Remembers: JFK - The Presidential Campaign."
Co-authors Susan Sloate (of Mount Pleasant, SC) and Kevin Finn (of East Windsor, NJ), contend intelligence agents involved with anti-Castro Cuban groups set up a network to steal weapons from military bases and transport them to a CIA station in Miami, where they would eventually be used to invade Cuba again. These rogue groups planned to murder JFK and blame his death on a convenient patsy cleverly set up as a Communist sympathizer.
El Rey Network in association with FactoryMade Ventures, today announced the production start of 'From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series,' the first scripted original to air on Robert Rodriguez's new genre-busting cable network set to debut this December. Based on his cult classic film of the same name, the supernatural crime saga, hour-long series (which will premiere on El Rey Network in Q1 2014) began filming in Austin this week with Rodriguez set to direct the first two installments.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, execs are revisting former favorites for the role, including TRUE BLOOD's Alexander Skarsgard and THE FALL's Jamie Dornan. Others being considered are Theo James and Christian Cooke. Garrett Hedlund, a one-time front-runner for the role, is now out of play, having signed on for Angelina Jolie's UNBROKEN.
Universal Pictures has just confirmed to Variety that Charlie Hunnam who was to star in the upcoming film version of FIFTY SHADES OF GREY has dropped OUT of the picture, citing the old reliable reason of 'scheduling conflicts' with his FX Series, SONS OF ANARCHY. Hunnam was recently seen on the big screen in the sci-film Pacific Rim.
Deadline reports that Jennifer Ehle has signed on for the upcoming FIFTY SHADES OF GREY movie. She will join Dakota Johnson and Charlie Hunnam in the film adaptation of EL James' bestselling, steamy book series, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.
American Theatre magazine, published by Theatre Communications Group (TCG), has released its annual October 'Season Preview' issue, featuring the Top 10 Most-Produced Plays list. Based on the 2013-14 seasons reported by TCG's Member Theatres in Theatre Profiles, the Top 10 list omits holiday themed shows (such as The Santaland Diaries and A Christmas Carol) as well as works by Shakespeare. The issue also features articles on successful playwright and actor relationships, musical adaptations of Shakespeare, and Robert Schenkkan's two plays based on the life of President Lyndon Johnson.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN by Lorraine Hansberry is gearing up for its run at Stageworks Theatre at Grand Central at Kennedy in Tampa, Fla., beginning October 3, opening October 4 and running through the 20th. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!
Dead Writers' Theatre Collective continues their Concert Staged Reading Series with Oscar Wilde's Lady Windermere's Fan, directed by Artistic Director Jim Schneider. Attend the reading of the work that made Oscar Wilde an overnight sensation as two of Chicago's finest actresses, Collective members Bonnie Hilton & Joanna Riopelle, take on the iconic role of Mrs. Erlynne, with Megan Delay in the title role of Lady Windermere.
Laurence Luckinbill, Tony Award-nominated actor, author and Abingdon Theatre Company Honorary Board Member, reads his new one-man show ABRAHAM in the June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street) tonight, September 16 at 7:00pm. All tickets are $25 and include a wine reception following the reading. Proceeds benefit Abingdon's upcoming 21st Season and its mission to develop and produce new plays by American Playwrights.
Best-selling author E.L. James has finally revealed who will take on the lead role of 'Anastasia' in the big screen adaptation of her steamy novel, 'Fifty Shades of Grey.'
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