Sunday Special: From the Screen to the Boards - This Season's Movie Stars on Broadway
by BWW Special Coverage
- Nov 16, 2014
From Broadway debuts to stage veterans, this season is swarming with big screen stars. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you the backstory on this year's film-to-stage transplants. Scroll down to learn more, and be sure to let us who you're most excited to see on the Great White Way, plus which actors you'd like to make the leap!
Paul Giamatti & Damian Lewis to Lead Showtime Pilot BILLIONS
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 24, 2014
Today, SHOWTIME announced that Oscar nominee and Emmy(R) and Golden Globe winner Paul Giamatti (Cinderella Man) and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Damian Lewis (Homeland) have been cast in the lead roles of the complex, contemporary drama pilot BILLIONS. Written and executive produced by Brian Koppelman and David Levien and Andrew Ross Sorkin, BILLIONS is a fictional drama that takes a forensic look at the world of high finance by tracking the approaching collision between two titanic figures - the hard charging, whip-smart U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhodes (Giamatti), and the brilliant, ambitious hedge fund king, Bobby 'Axe' Axelrod (Lewis). Acclaimed director Neil Burger (The Illusionist, Divergent, Limitless) has signed on to direct the drama pilot, which will be filmed in New York in early 2015.
BWW Review: BIRDMAN Is a Remarkable Fever Dream Worthy of Both Stage and Screen
by Matt Tamanini
- Oct 24, 2014
Full disclosure, I like most everything that I see; be it on stage, on TV, or on film. I tend to appreciate the vision required to complete such a complicated project, the artistry to craft a new work, and the creativity to bring it to life. However, while I like the majority of shows and movies that I watch, I love very few. I wanted to preface my review with that because, simply put, I loved BIRDMAN. The experience of seeing this dark comedy is as close to the rush of seeing a Broadway show as any film that I can ever remember seeing, including those actually based on Broadway shows. BIRDMAN is an acting, directing, and cinematographing triumph that is sure to be rewarded throughout the upcoming awards season.
THE BRIGHTNESS OF HEAVEN Begins Previews Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 16, 2014
VH Theatrical Development Foundation proudly announces the Off-Broadway premiere of THE BRIGHTNESS OF HEAVEN, a new play by acclaimed author Laura Pedersen, directed by Ludovica Villar-Hauser. THE BRIGHTNESS OF HEAVEN will be performed tonight, October 16th through Sunday, December 14th at the Cherry Lane Studio Theatre (38 Commerce Street, Manhattan). The Press Opening is Sunday, October 26th, 2014 at 3PM.
PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME! Plays the T.Schreiber Theatre, Now thru 11/22
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 15, 2014
A young man looks toward the future even as he finds himself remembering the past in Brian Friel's comedic drama Philadelphia, Here I Come!, presented by T. Schreiber Theatre at 151 West 26th Street on the 7th floor. Directed by Jake Turner, Philadelphia, Here I Come! will run from today, October 15 through November 22 with performances Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm.
Photo Coverage: BIRDMAN Broadway Industry Screening
by Walter McBride
- Oct 14, 2014
The new film of BIRDMAN or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance is a black comedy that tells the story of an actor (Michael Keaton) - famous for portraying an iconic superhero - as he struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself. To celebrate the film, a screening was held on Monday night for members of the Broadway community. (The film's Broadway scenes were shot at the St. James Theatre).
Chuck Palahniuk to Make Stop Albuquerque on Book Tour, 10/27
by Matt Smith
- Oct 2, 2014
ALBUQUERQUE— On October 27th, at 7:00 PM, Bookworks and the University of New Mexico English Department and Creative Writing Program welcome Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk to the University of New Mexico Student Union Building for an event promoting the release of his new Doubleday novel Beautiful You.
THE PEOPLE VS LARRY FLYNT Set for Reel Law Series, 10/9
by Tyler Peterson
- Sep 30, 2014
The Bijou Theatre and Koskoff, Koskoff, & Bieder present The People Vs Larry Flynt, as a part of the Reel Law Series. The film is showing on Thursday, October 9th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $12 general admission and $10 for students/seniors, price includes one drink and pastry.
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