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High School Drama: Hillsboro High School's Tim Russell
by Jeffrey Ellis - Oct 30, 2018


Hillsboro High School's Tim Russell is deep into tech week with his castmates for their upcoming production of Bertolt Brecht's The Causasian Chalk Circle, which opens Thursday night, November 1, and is presented by The Hillsboro Players under the direction of Will Butler and Kristin Moon.

I AM RICHARD PRYOR Documentary Coming to Paramount Network
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 12, 2018


“I Am Richard Pryor,” a glimpse into the life of a revolutionary stand-up, will be produced for Paramount, according to Variety.

Join Conversation Four With IN THE NEXT ROOM And The World Premiere Of XENIDES
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2018


In the final pairing for the year CONVERSATION 4: Girls just want to have fun - we embrace the feminine and look at the roles and representation of women across a century.

Huntington Announces Casting For MAN IN THE RING
by Julie Musbach - Sep 19, 2018


The colorful and complex true story of six-time world champion prizefighter Emile Griffith is told in Man in the Ring, a new play written by Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Cristofer, directed by Michael Greif, and presented by the Huntington Theatre Company from Nov. 16 to Dec. 22, 2018 at the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts.  Imbued with the warmth of Griffith's character and the joyful music of his childhood home, Man in the Ring chronicles Griffith's sweeping life story, from his humble beginnings in the Virgin Islands to his passionate love affairs and the tragedy that changed his life.

2019 Black Swan State Theatre Company Announces 'Where The Heart Is' Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2018


Following a successful debut season in 2018, artistic director Clare Watson continues her daring, imaginative programming. In 2019 the company explores 'Where the Heart Is' about family, and in particular, the myriad of Australian families. Clare sees the programme as 'a collection of characters and stories that explore belonging. 'It asks us what it means to be a citizen and belong to a community."

Paramount Network Presents I AM PAUL WALKER Premiering Today, August 11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2018


Paramount Network Presents I AM PAUL WALKER Premiering Today, August 11

BWW Review: God, That's Good! - Marcia P. Hoffman School for the Arts Presents Stephen Sondheim's Dark Masterpiece SWEENEY TODD at Ruth Eckerd Hall
by Peter Nason - Jul 27, 2018


It may not be everyone's taste, but that doesn't stop it from being the greatest musical yet written.

Paramount Network Presents I AM PAUL WALKER Premiering Saturday, August 11
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 17, 2018


Paramount Network Presents I AM PAUL WALKER Premiering Saturday, August 11

Join Black Swan This Winter For Conversation Two With ASSASSINS And THE EVENTS
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2018


Join Black Swan State Theatre Company for Conversation Two as the company enlivens the winter months of June and July, with the multiple Tony Award-winning musical Assassins , music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman, directed by Roger Hodgman (As You Like It, Twelfth Night) from 16 June to 1 July in the Heath Ledger Theatre.

Casting Announced for FOR KING AND COUNTRY At Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2018


Game of Thrones' EUGENE SIMON, Casualty's LLOYD EVERITT and England is Mine's ADAM LAWRENCE have been cast in For King and Country coming to Southwark Playhouse from 28 June.

Michelle Williams Set to Star Opposite Julianne Moore In AFTER THE WEDDING Remake
by Macon Prickett - Apr 19, 2018


Michelle Williams will star opposite Julianne Moore in the remake of the Danish film “After the Wedding,” sources tell Variety.

Let the Conversations Begin with Black Swan's First Mini-Festival Pairing
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2018


Our greatest Australian classic and a hilarious cutting edge, new American play sit side by side in the month of May. Ray Lawler's Summer of the Seventeenth Doll, is a beautiful 1950's drama of love and homecoming. Set in working class Melbourne, this classic is directed by Adam Mitchell and is paired with the subversive and gender bending American kitchen sink drama, HIR by Taylor Mac (24 Decade History of Popular Music), directed by Zoe Pepper.

Rosie Waterland Adds Second Sydney Comedy Festival Show By Popular Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2018


Frontier Comedy are thrilled to announce that author, podcaster and comedian Rosie Waterland has added a second Sydney Comedy Festival show by popular demand - before the festival has even begun!

Paramount Network Presents 'I Am MLK Jr.,' A Documentary Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 7, 2018


Paramount Network Presents 'I Am MLK Jr.,' A Documentary Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

VIDEO: Paramount Releases Official Trailer For Upcoming Documentary I AM MLK JR.
by Macon Prickett - Mar 7, 2018


Paramount Network and award-winning filmmaker Derik Murray have joined forces for a new, original documentary on the life and legacy of our country's legendary statesman, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Premiering, Wednesday, April 4 (9:00-10:30pm ET/PT), “I Am MLK Jr.” on the 50th Anniversary of his tragic assassination, tells the story and celebrates the life of this American icon from an engaging contemporary perspective structured around seminal events of the Civil Rights Movement.

Shangela Is Coming To Australia
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2018


Clock the hair, clock the mug, clock the nails, clock my skirt. Clock the bag, clock the shoes, now punch the clock, it's time to werk! Shangela is SHOOK! and she's on her way down under to tell ya'll about it. That's right baby, she's the spitfire from the Haus of Edwards and she's bringing her fabulous, brand new, one woman show to a theatre near you.

Paramount Network to Premiere a New Documentary on Paul Walker This Summer
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 27, 2018


Paramount Network has joined forces with Network Entertainment and award-winning filmmaker Derik Murray for a never-before-seen comprehensive look at the life and tragic death of popular actor Paul Walker.

Paramount Network To Premiere A New Documentary On Paul Walker This Summer
by Macon Prickett - Feb 27, 2018


Paramount Network has joined forces with Network Entertainment and award-winning filmmaker Derik Murray for a never-before-seen comprehensive look at the life and tragic death of popular actor Paul Walker.

Frontier Comedy Brings World Class Laughs To Perth Comedy Festival
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2018


Frontier Comedy announce eight world class shows for the 2018 Perth Comedy Festival. There's something for everyone; from online superstars Alex Williamson, Neel Kolhatkar & Rosie Waterland; to critically acclaimed gems Alice Fraser & Amos Gill; cult hit Pauly Fenech; to international comedy icons Jonathan Pie (UK) and Shawn Wayans (US)!

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.

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