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HOUSE OF CARDS Adds Cody Fern As Series Regular
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 8, 2018


Cody Fern (War Horse, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: AMERICAN CRIME Story) joins Golden Globe winner and Emmy Award nominee Robin Wright, as well as Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear, Michael Kelly, Jayne Atkinson, Patricia Clarkson, Constance Zimmer, Derek Cecil, Campbell Scott and Boris McGiver in the upcoming sixth and final season.

Australian Actor Cody Fern Joins Upcoming Season of HOUSE OF CARDS As Season Regular
by Macon Prickett - Feb 8, 2018


Cody Fern (War Horse, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story) joins Golden Globe winner and Emmy Award nominee Robin Wright, as well as Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear, Michael Kelly, Jayne Atkinson, Patricia Clarkson, Constance Zimmer, Derek Cecil, Campbell Scott and Boris McGiver in the upcoming sixth and final season.

Allison Janney & Margot Robbie to Receive Outstanding Performers of the Year Award at Santa Barbara Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 19, 2018


The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) announced today that Critics' Choice Award winners Allison Janney and Margot Robbie will be honored with the 2018 Outstanding Performers of the Year Award

Royal Court's HANGMEN Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2018


Atlantic Theater Company's Hangmen begins previews tonight, January 18th and will open Monday, February 5th for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 4th, 2018 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street).

The Actor's Hub Brings Four Shows With Four Men Over Four Weeks
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2018


FOUR men performing four shows across four weeks including one focusing on the impact of a coward punch make up The Actors' Hub offering 4x4x4 at this year's Fringe World. All directed by Amanda Crewes at their East Perth headquarters, the actors are performing a different show each night: Know Your Enemy, One Punch Wonder, Pool (no water) and Why?

Spike TV Premieres New Documentary I AM SAM KINISON, Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2017


Sam Kinison, the audacious, charismatic, bawdy, fearless, raw and immense talent changed the face of comedy. The life of the legendary comedic pioneer will be celebrated in the original documentary I AM SAM KINISON, debuting on Spike TV today, December 19 at 10:00pm ET/PT.

Kieran Gould-Dowen to Premiere HOLD ME, I BEG YOU
by Julie Musbach - Dec 3, 2017


A man can change his stars. A quote popular to any fan of Heath Ledger's A Knight's Tale, and a quote British writer and director Kieran Gould-Dowen from Thatcher's Boy Theatre has seized 2017 with.

Spike TV Premieres New Documentary I AM SAM KINISON, 12/19
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 1, 2017


Sam Kinison, the audacious, charismatic, bawdy, fearless, raw and immense talent changed the face of comedy. The life of the legendary comedic pioneer will be celebrated in the original documentary I AM SAM KINISON, debuting on Spike TV on Tuesday, December 19 at 10:00pm ET/PT.

Judy Garland Costumes and More Up for Auction Today in Los Angeles
by Movies News Desk - Nov 17, 2017


Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house, has announced its highly anticipated event Icons & Idols: Hollywood AND MORE to take place today, November 17, 2017 at their pop up auction gallery 805 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, California and live online.

Royal Court's HANGMEN Casts U.S. Premiere at Atlantic Theater
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017


Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting for the US premiere of the Olivier Award-winning Royal Court Theatre production of Hangmen, written by Academy Award winner Martin McDonagh and directed by Olivier Award nominee Matthew Dunster.

INSPIRING WONDERSTRUCK features Nine Films Selected by Brian Selznick
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2017


Brian Selznick's books, including Wonderstruck and The Invention of Hugo Cabret, are cabinets of wonder, drawing us into their magical tales with child-eyed awe. Both novels drew upon cinematic influences for both story and visual style. On the occasion of the new movie adaptation of Wonderstruck, directed by Todd Haynes, Museum of the Moving Image will present the screening series Inspiring Wonderstruck, featuring some of the movies that inspired both the book and the movie, from October 13 through 22, 2017. On October 14, during the opening weekend of the series, the Museum will present a preview screening of Wonderstruck with Selznick, production designer Mark Friedberg, and costume designer Sandy Powell in person, followed by a book signing with Selznick.

SENIOR MOMENTS Returns for First National Tour in 2018
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2017


After two smash-hit Sydney seasons, the hilarious comedy revue Senior Moments is back for its first national tour from February 2018, with the legendary John Wood and Max Gillies now joining Benita Collings and Geoff Harvey in the senior theatrical sensation.

Judy Garland Costumes and More Up for Auction in Los Angeles
by Movies News Desk - Sep 21, 2017


Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house, has announced its highly anticipated event Icons & Idols: Hollywood AND MORE to take place on November 17, 2017 at their pop up auction gallery 805 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, California and live online.

Black Swan State Theatre Company Announces 2018 Season Conversations
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2017


Black Swan State Theatre Company is excited to present the 2018 season, the first that embodies the vision of Artistic Director Clare Watson. 

Rio Tinto Renews Black Swan State Theatre Sponsorship for 2018 - 2019
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2017


In 2017, Black Swan celebrates 26 years of producing world class theatre for Western Australian audiences. For 20 of those years Rio Tinto has been by our side. The partnership began in September 1998 with a vision to bring WA's predominantly Perth focused arts industry to the Pilbara, and since then, Rio Tinto has increased their support at critical points in the Black Swan's development.

Black Swan State Theatre Company Presents SWITZERLAND by Joanna Murray-Smith
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2017


When using words for weapons, how far do you go before it cuts too deep?

Black Swan State Theatre Company Presents SWITZERLAND by Joanna Murray-Smith
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2017


When using words for weapons, how far do you go before it cuts too deep?

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN Play Will Get London Workshop This Month
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 2, 2017


A new stage adaptation of BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, which was previously set to open in the West End in 2016, is finally moving forward. This week marks the start of a London workshop of the new play.

Regional Roundup 7/28: WEST SIDE STORY at the Lyric Theatre, MAMMA MIA! at The Gateway, and SOMETHING ROTTEN in Kansas City!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jul 28, 2017


BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature West Side Story, Mamma Mia!, Something Rotten, and More!

BWW Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN at Starlight Theatre
by Alan Portner - Jul 26, 2017


Dust off your willing suspension of disbelief. Starlight Theatre transforms into Elizabethan London in the year 1595. The play is 'Something Rotten.' William Shakespeare has not authored his 38 famous plays and 150 sonnets. By masquerading as patron to the struggling Bottom Brothers from Cornwall, the Bard has purloined their ideas and most of their dialog lock, stock, and couplet.

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