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Full Cast Announced For RAGTIME at Pasadena Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2019

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, will transform the historic theater with an all new version of Ragtime: The Musical as it returns to Los Angeles more than two decades after its premiere at the Shubert Theatre. With 21 actors and a 16-piece orchestra, this is one of the most ambitious productions in the Playhouse's recent history.

Center Theatre Group Offers Spanish Language Open Captioning For VALLEY OF THE HEART
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2018

Center Theatre Group will offer Spanish-language translations of the 8 p.m. performance of Luis Valdez's "Valley of the Heart" on Friday, December 7 at the Mark Taper Forum. Each show will be performed in English with Spanish translations running simultaneously on open caption screens. Audience members wishing to view the open captions should request to be seated in the captioning area when purchasing tickets.

Photo Flash: VALLEY OF THE HEART At Mark Taper Forum Celebrates Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2018

Center Theatre Group's production of 'Valley of the Heart' celerbated its opening night! See photos from the event below.

Luis Valdez's VALLEY OF THE HEART Opens At Taper
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2018

Currently in previews, Center Theatre Group's production of "Valley of the Heart" will open on November 7 at 8 p.m. at the Mark Taper Forum. Written and directed by Luis Valdez ("Zoot Suit") and presented in association with El Teatro Campesino, the production will run through December 9, 2018.

Performances Begin For VALLEY OF THE HEART At Mark Taper Forum
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2018

Performances for Center Theatre Group's production of "Valley of the Heart" will begin on October 30 at the Mark Taper Forum. Written and directed by Luis Valdez ("Zoot Suit") and presented in association with El Teatro Campesino, the production will run through December 9, 2018. The opening will be on Wednesday, November 7 at 8 p.m.

Rehearsals Have Begun For Luis Valdez's VALLEY OF THE HEART At Taper
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2018

Rehearsals have begun for Center Theatre Group's production of "Valley of the Heart," which is written and directed by Luis Valdez ("Zoot Suit"). Presented in association with El Teatro Campesino, the production will play at the Mark Taper Forum October 30 through December 9, 2018. The opening will be on Wednesday, November 7.

York Theatre Company Presents MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2018

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and rediscovery of musical gems from the past, presents the Off-Broadway premiere of the acclaimed new musical Midnight at The Never Get, with book, music, and lyrics by Mark Sonnenblick, co-conceived by Sam Bolen, by arrangement with Visceral Entertainment and Mark Cortale Productions.  Directed by Max Friedman, with choreography by Andrew Palermo, and music direction/arrangements by Adam Podd, the cast will feature Sam Bolen, Jeremy Cohen, and Jon J. Peterson.  Performances begin Tuesday, October 2, 2018 for a limited engagement through Sunday afternoon, November 4, 2018 at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue). Opening Night is Thursday evening, October 11, 2018 at 6:45 p.m. 

HBO Documentary Films Acquires U.S. TV Rights to THE COLD BLUE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 27, 2018

HBO Documentary Films has acquired U.S. TV rights to THE COLD BLUE from Paul G. Allen's Vulcan Productions. Directed by Erik Nelson (“Dreams with Sharp Teeth,” “A Gray State”), the film takes an inside look at the daily life of men of the Eighth Air Force, who flew mission after deadly mission in World War II. The film features newly restored 4K footage and outtakes, shot by director William Wyler (Oscar® winner for “The Best Years of Our Lives,” “Ben-Hur” and “Mrs. Miniver”) for his 1944 documentary “The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress.”

Cast Announced For Luis Valdez's VALLEY OF THE HEART At The Taper
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2018

Center Theatre Group has announced the cast for "Valley of the Heart," which is written and directed by Luis Valdez ("Zoot Suit"). Presented in association with El Teatro Campesino, the production will play at the Mark Taper Forum October 30 through December 9, 2018. The opening will be on Wednesday, November 7.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Get A First Look At OKLAHOMA at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
by Alan Henry - Sep 12, 2018

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts' production of Oklahoma! The 75th Anniversary Denver production is directed by Artistic Director Chris Coleman in his DCPA directorial debut. Check out the video below!

LGBT Dystopian Film To Shoot In September
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2018

Theater and film meet when the LGBT dystopian tale 'Hiding in Daylight' starts filming in September in New York State. Playwright Gregory G. Allen wrote the story as both a one act play and a screenplay. After filmmaker Cheryl Allison read the script, she knew she wanted to make the film. Casting has been announced with Gerald McCullouch, Judy McLane, Julee Cerda, and Gary Hilborn starring in the ensemble piece. Allison's film company WOW Films and Allen's company ASD Media & Entertainment have co-produced the upcoming short with producer Carina Rush and Allison will direct. It will hit the festival circuit in 2019.

VIDEO: Watch a Trailer For OKLAHOMA! at Denver Center for the Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2018

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) presents Oklahoma! The 75th Anniversary Denver production is directed by Artistic Director Chris Coleman in his DCPA directorial debut. Oklahoma! runs September 7-October 14 at the Stage Theatre. For tickets or more information, visit https://www.denvercenter.org/tickets-events/oklahoma/.

PBS Names Multifaceted Television Executive Perry Simon as New Programming Chief
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 31, 2018

PBS Names Multifaceted Television Executive Perry Simon as New Programming Chief

Seattle Art Fair And Gagosian Announce Chris Burden's Scale Model Of The Solar System
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2018

The Seattle Art Fair, presented by AIG, is pleased to announce an additional installation by legendary conceptual artist Chris Burden has been added to this year's on-site programming. Presented by Gagosian, Burden's 1983 work Scale Model of the Solar System invites fairgoers and the local Seattle community on a fun, artistic scavenger hunt around the city. The artwork will be on view during the fair's run from August 2-5 at CenturyLink Field and beyond. 

Seattle Art Fair Announces Acquisition Gift To Frye Art Museum
by Julie Musbach - Jul 20, 2018

The Seattle Art Fair, presented by AIG, is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Frye Art Museum, which will expand the Museum's permanent collection and further the Fair's engagement with Seattle's cultural community year-round.

DCPA Theatre Company Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For OKLAHOMA!
by Julie Musbach - Jul 16, 2018

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is proud to announce full casting and creative team for the Theater Company's production of Oklahoma! The 75th Anniversary Denver production will be directed by Artistic Director Chris Coleman in his DCPA directorial debut.

Community Conversation To Host LGBT Dystopian Play In July
by Julie Musbach - Jul 11, 2018

Community Conversation presented by Change the Perception has covered numerous issues each month. Gay Pride may have been in June, but at the July 23 meeting LGBT will be the topic with a reading of Gregory G. Allen's 'Hiding in Daylight': a dystopian play about life after a gay purge. Dallas actors will read the one act play and then open up the floor for a discussion. Please be advised the work is for mature audiences.

VIDEO: See the Brand New Trailer for the Hulu Dance Documentary BALLET NOW
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2018

See the newly released trailer for the new Hulu dance documentary. Ballet Now!

Seattle Art Fair Announces 2018 Exhibitor List
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2018

The Seattle Art Fair, presented by AIG, is proud to announce the exhibitor list for its fourth edition. This year's Seattle Art Fair will take place August 2 - 5 2018 at the CenturyLink Field Event Center.

Playwright Responds To Current Climate With Futuristic Cautionary Tale
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2018

Playwright Gregory G. Allen will have the NJ premiere of his one act play Hiding in Daylight presented as part of the Take Pride, Bloomfield! series happening in Bloomfield, NJ on Saturday, May 19th at 3pm. This program runs January through June, 2018 at the Bloomfield Library and was made possible by an Incubation Grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

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