Review: OSAKA COMIC CON 2025 - HIGHLIGHTS FROM JAPAN’S STAR-STUDDED POP CULTURE FESTIVAL
by Ayaka Ozaki
- May 15, 2025
OSAKA COMIC CON 2025: Held annually during Japan’s Golden Week since 2023, OSAKA COMIC CON is the Osaka counterpart to TOKYO COMIC CON, which began in 2016. This major celebration of American comics, movies, and pop culture welcomed its third edition this year. A star-studded lineup of ten celebrities appeared, including Nicolas Cage (“Ghost Rider”), Mackenyu (“One Piece”), Edward Furlong (“Terminator 2”), Emily Rudd (“One Piece”), Sung Kang (“Fast & Furious” series), Mads Mikkelsen (“Mufasa: The Lion King”), Hugh Dancy (“Hannibal”), Daniel Logan (“Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones”), Christina Ricci (“The Addams Family” series), and Bill Skarsgård (“IT” series). Through stage events, autograph sessions, and photo ops, fans had the chance to interact with their favorite stars. The event’s PR ambassador was NMB48, and the main hosts were Yuichi Nakamaru and IMALU.
Ken Burns’s THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Sets PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe
- Jan 9, 2025
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding and its eight-year War for Independence, will premiere on Sunday, November 16.
Arliss Howard & Gracie McGraw Join Marisa Tomei in BABE
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Sep 12, 2024
The New Group has revealed the complete cast for Jessica Goldberg’s Babe including Arliss Howard, Gracie McGraw and Marisa Tomei. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
NYCBallet's 2024 Fall Season Opens This Month
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 5, 2024
New York City Ballet’s 2024-25 Season will begin with a four-week Fall Season that will open on Tuesday, September 17 with a program consisting of works by NYCB’s Co-Founding Choreographers George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, including Balanchine’s Tschaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2 and Duo Concertant, and Robbins’ Glass Pieces.
JOB's Peter Friedman on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild
- Aug 5, 2024
Peter Friedman made his Broadway debut in 1972, and has since gone on to appear on the stage and screen in many notable roles. To celebrate his return to the Broadway stage, we're taking a look back on some of Friedman's career highlights!
New York City Ballet Announces 2024 Fall Fashion Gala
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 12, 2024
The New York City Ballet's 2024 Fall Fashion Gala will feature world premiere ballets and stunning costumes by renowned designers, blending the worlds of fashion and dance in an unforgettable evening.
Harlem Stage Kicks Off 40th Anniversary with 2023 Gala
by Stephi Wild
- May 19, 2023
Harlem Stage holds its 2023 gala on June 5. Taking place at the landmark Harlem Stage Gatehouse (150 Convent Avenue), the event kicks off the organization’s year-long 40th anniversary celebration, which will feature performances from many of the celebrated artists whose careers the organization has helped to launch, and will provide a platform for today’s most compelling emerging artists to break through.
Photos: THIS BEAUTIFUL FUTURE Opens Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas
- Sep 22, 2022
Written by Rita Kalnejais and directed by Jack Serio, This Beautiful Future is a story of young love set during World War II. This Beautiful Future will now play Cherry Lane Theatre for six weeks only, through October 30, 2022. The production officially opened last night. Check out photos from the opening night celebration!
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