Francois Battiste News

Interview: Danielle Moné Truitt and THE PIANO LESSON at Two River Theater

by Marina Kennedy — September 3, 2026

Two River Theater kicks off their 2026/2027 Season with August Wilson's The Piano Lesson directed by Francois Battiste.

THE PIANO LESSON At Two River Theater Announces Cast And Creative Team

by Marissa Faith Curley — August 15, 2026

Rehearsals have begun for Two River Theater’s upcoming production of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama The Piano Lesson, directed by Francois Battiste (Hospice at Illinois State University, Broke-ology at B-Street Theater).

Video: André Holland Returns to the Boxing Ring in THEY FIGHT Trailer

by Josh Sharpe — June 8, 2026

Disney’s Andscape has debuted the trailer for its new film, They Fight, starring André Holland, Wendell Pierce, and Samira Wiley.

Broadway-Aimed LOCH NESS Will Make World Premiere at Two River Theater In 2027; Full Season Revealed

by Stephi Wild — March 25, 2026

The Broadway-aimed new musical Loch Ness will premiere as part of Two River Theater's 2026/2027 season from March 10 – April 4, 2027.

Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip of Apple's THE SAVANT with Jessica Chastain

by Josh Sharpe — September 19, 2025

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the series premiere of “The Savant,” starring and executive-produced by Tony nominee Jessica Chastain.

Video: Jessica Chastain Stars in Official Trailer for THE SAVANT Series

by Josh Sharpe — August 26, 2025

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for “The Savant,” the upcoming limited series starring Tony nominee Jessica Chastain.

Photos: First-Look at Jessica Chastain in Crime Thriller Series THE SAVANT

by Josh Sharpe — July 23, 2025

Apple TV+ has unveiled a first-look at “The Savant,” the upcoming limited series starring Tony nominee Jessica Chastain.

Interview: Antonisia (Nisi) Collins of MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD at Children's Theatre Company

by Joe Sarafolean — February 20, 2025

Read our interview with Antonisia (Nisi) Collins of MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD at Children's Theatre Company.

Video: Watch a New MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD Trailer

by Michael Major — February 19, 2025

Audiences and press have been loving 'Milo Imagines the World', watch a new trailer for the show now! See the video now! The musical is based on the book by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson.

Photos: MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD At Children’s Theatre Company

by A.A. Cristi — February 7, 2025

Children’s Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and creative team for the CTC-commissioned new musical Milo Imagines the World, which will run from February 4-March 9, 2025 on the UnitedHealth Group Stage.

Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces 2025 Schedule For BROKE-OLOGY All Free Community Tour

by A.A. Cristi — February 6, 2025

Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced the 2025 tour schedule of KCRep for All, a FREE community tour bringing Broke-ology to Kansas City community centers, public libraries, and non-profit organization spaces.

Photos: In Rehearsal for MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD At Children’s Theatre Company

by A.A. Cristi — January 9, 2025

Children’s Theatre Company's new musical Milo Imagines the World, will run from February 4-March 9, 2025 on the UnitedHealth Group Stage.

Cast Set For MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD at Children’s Theatre Company

by Stephi Wild — January 3, 2025

Children’s Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and creative team for the CTC-commissioned new musical Milo Imagines the World, which will run beginning next month.

Photos: HERE WE ARE Cast Signs Copies of the Cast Recording at the Museum of Broadway

by Bruce Glikas — October 10, 2024

The original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed new musical, is now available on vinyl and streaming! In celebration of the vinyl release, the all-star original cast signed copies of the album at the Museum of Broadway yesterday, October 9.