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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.

REELZ Announces Summer and Fall 2017 Programming Slate ft. 5 New Series
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 17, 2017

ELZ today announced original programming for summer and fall 2017 including five new original series, new episodes of three returning viewer favorites and a never-before-seen Elvis special hosted by Natalie Morales.

Heath Ledger, River Phoenix & More Are Focus of New Reelz Series UNDER THE INFLUENCE
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2017

REELZ today announced new original series UNDER THE INFLUENCE premieres Today, July 7, 2017 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT. A celebrity scandal can be the undoing of even the shiniest Hollywood star.

Heath Ledger, River Phoenix & More Are Focus of New Reelz Series UNDER THE INFLUENCE
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 28, 2017

REELZ today announced new original series UNDER THE INFLUENCE premieres Friday, July 7, 2017 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT. A celebrity scandal can be the undoing of even the shiniest Hollywood star.

VIDEO: First Look - Spike TV Airs Documentary I AM HEATH LEDGER, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2017

I AM HEATH LEDGER The 90-minute documentary premieres on Spike today, May 17 at 10:00pm ET/PT, following its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 23.

VIDEO: First Look - Spike TV Airs Documentary I AM HEATH LEDGER, 5/17
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 4, 2017

I AM HEATH LEDGER The 90-minute documentary premieres on Spike on Wednesday, May 17 at 10:00pm ET/PT, following its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 23.

Julien's Auctions Announces Ledger, Monroe, Streisand Items Among Hollywood Legends
by Julie Musbach - Mar 27, 2017

Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house to the stars, has announced its highly anticipated Hollywood Legends auction to take place on Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29, 2017 in Los Angeles. This year's Hollywood event will offer collectors and fans the chance to peek inside the lives of some of Hollywood's most famous action heroes and leading ladies.

Tribeca Film Festival Announces Tribeca TV 2017 Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 23, 2017

The 2017 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced the lineup for the second annual television festival, Tribeca TV, featuring a mix of world premieres of some of the most talked-about new series/

BWW Profile: Oscar-Nominated Michelle Williams Of MANCHESTER BY THE SEA Makes Her Mark in Independent Film
by Jeffrey Walker - Feb 25, 2017

From BAYWATCH to BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN and beyond, actress Michelle Williams is making her mark in film. Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for a role with relatively little screen-time in MANCHESTER BY THE SEA. As Randi Chandler, wife of protagonist Lee Chandler - played by Casey Affleck - she was able to make a strong impression displaying the couple's complex relationship with just a handful of scenes.

Freeform Announces 'Boss Girls' Two-Day Programming Event Focusing on Girl Power
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 16, 2016

I am woman, hear me roar! Freeform is rolling into the new year with a two-day “Boss Girls” programming event, featuring fierce females channeling their inner warrior princesses.

Santa Barbara Film Fest to Honor LA LA LAND's Emma Stone & Ryan Gosling
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 18, 2016

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced today that Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling will be presented with the 2017 Outstanding Performers of the Year award

Black Swan State Theatre Company Presents LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, a Stage Adaptation by Jack Thorne, Based on the Novel and Film by John Ajvide Lindqvist
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2016

A deeply moving and enigmatic tale of friendship - of promises made and bonds sealed in blood.

Black Swan State Theatre Company Presents SWITZERLAND by Joanna Murray-Smith
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2016

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

Black Swan State Theatre Company Presents ENDGAME by Samuel Beckett
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2016

Four characters locked up in a refuge. Is it the end? Much is at stake.

Black Swan State Theatre Company & Queensland Theatre Present ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID'S CITY by Michael Gow
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2016

Faced with loss, do we rage against the universe, search for connection or hope for an epiphany?

Black Swan Announces 2017 Season and Creative Shifts
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 10, 2016

After celebrating the company's 25th birthday in 2016, we look to the future, while at the same time acknowledge those who have made a significant impact on the company. We fondly farewell our Artistic Director of nine years Kate Cherry, who has programmed the majority of the 2017 season. We are thrilled to honour our Founding Artistic Director Andrew Ross who will direct the rarely seen and engaging absurdist classic - Beckett's Endgame, and welcome our new Artistic Director Clare Watson making her directorial debut with the Swedish romantic horror Let the Right One In.

Black Swan Brings Molière's TARTUFFE to the Heath Ledger Theatre
by Liz Cearns - Sep 22, 2016

Black Swan State Theatre Company & Queensland Theatre will next month present a WA Premiere of Moliere's Tartuffe - The Hypocrite in a new version by Justin Fleming from Sat 22 October to Sunday 6 November in the Heath Ledger Theatre at State Theatre Centre of WA.

MAN IN THE RING to Make World Premiere at the Court Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2016

Court Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert, presents the World Premiere of Man in the Ring by Michael Cristofer, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell.

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