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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Welcomes New Cast Members and Celebrates Its 200,001st Audience Member
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2022

Changes are afoot at The Play That Goes Wrong, which welcomes three new cast members to the production now playing at New World Stages starting tonight. Adam Petherbridge will take over the role of Max, reprising the role he played on the national tour, Trevor Braun joins as Dennis, and Clyde Voce makes his Off-Broadway debut as Jonathan.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead & Xochitl Gomez Set For URSA MAJOR Film
by Michael Major - Aug 30, 2022

URSA MAJOR is set on an earth-like planet, where a mother (Winstead) and daughter (Gomez) fight for survival while hiding from a group of hunters. With the added threat of an imminent and deadly storm, Natalie - now a teenager - begins questioning her mother, Charlie, about who they are, how they got here, and what they need to do to survive.

WESTWORLD Season Four Soundtrack Out Today
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2022

The official Westworld Playlist featured all the music from Westworld: Season 4 along with Djawadi’s imaginative musical choices from previous seasons, including incredible versions of tracks originally performed by artists such as The Rolling Stones, Kanye West, The Weeknd, Amy Winehouse, Nirvana, Guns ‘N Roses, among many others.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Off-Broadway Welcomes New Cast Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2022

The long running hit, The Play That Goes Wrong has a whole lotta changes going on and is celebrating a few milestones. It plays at New World Stages. Beginning Monday July 25, Chris Lanceley takes over the role of Chris Bean, Chris French goes on as Jonathan, and Russell Mernagh temporarily joins the company in the role of Max until August 22.

Joe Purdy Releases 'Desert Outtakes Volume 1: Folk-Slinger'
by Michael Major - Jun 10, 2022

Recorded on a tape machine between 2019-2020 in a desert landscape near Joshua Tree in California, ‘Folk-Slinger’ was self-produced and features seven original songs, all of which are outtakes from Purdy’s recent full-length album ‘Coyote.’ Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

FestivalSouth to Open in June With THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022

FestivalSouth will open June 2 with a special engagement of the Tony and Olivier Award-winner, The Play That Goes Wrong. The Hub City Players present this hysterical comedy about a 1920s murder mystery, that as the title suggests, goes wrong – very, very wrong!

The Crystal Method Releases 'The Trip Out' Album
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2022

The Trip Out, released today on Ultra Records, has pioneering American electronic act The Crystal Method (Scott Kirkland) looking to the future and embarking on collaborations with some of today’s most exciting and musically diverse artists. The album features the lead single “Watch Me Now” featuring Koda & VAAA. Watch the new music video now!

Ireland's Róisín O Announces Sophomore Album 'Courageous'
by Michael Major - Mar 29, 2022

Like so many artists the world over, acclaimed Irish singer Róisín O watched as her plans for 2020 turned to dust in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and ensuing lockdowns. As weeks turned to months, she used the down time to rethink her musical trajectory and return to the solo work she had once left behind.

Issa Rae to Receive Visionary Award at 2022 Producers Guild Awards
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2022

The Visionary Award honors producers across television, film or new media who share inspiring, uplifting stories that add unique value to society and culture. Past recipients include: Octavia Spencer, Kenya Barris, Ava DuVernay, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner’s Plan B Entertainment.

RuPaul Releases New Album 'Mamaru'
by Michael Major - Jan 7, 2022

The album features the lead single, 'Blame It on the Edit.' Also features new dance tracks 'Catwalk' featuring Skeltal Ki, 'Smile', and 'Who Is She.' RuPaul currently stars in 'RuPaul's Drag Race' franchise and 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars', which are produced by World of Wonder Productions. Listen to the full album now!

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG in Chicago Is Extending By Popular Demand
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2022

The producers of the international hit comedy THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG are pleased to announce the Chicago production, featuring a cast of local Chicago actors, will extend its limited engagement by nine weeks through April 3, 2022 at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St.) to a total run of 16 weeks.

Award-Winning Mentalist and Magician Paul Draper to Perform for the Holladay Arts Council
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2021

For many years, Draper has returned to Holladay to perform his show for free in the place where he discovered his love for magic. Sheryl Gillilan, executive director of the Holladay Arts Council, is excited that Draper continues to return to his hometown to perform.

Casting Announced for Chicago Production of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2021

The producers of the international hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong have announced the cast for a Chicago production coming to the Windy City for a limited seven-week engagement.

RuPaul Will Executive Produce QUEEN OF THE WORLD Drag Singing Competition
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2021

RuPaul has been announced as executive producer of the new drag singing competition series, 'Queen of the World'. Vanessa Williams, Leona Lewis, Trixie Mattel, and Michelle Visage were previously announced to judge the competition

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate 1,234 Performances in New York This Friday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2021

The Play That Goes Wrong will celebrate its 1,234th Performance in New York on the Tony Award-winning set this Friday, October 29th at 8:00PM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). At the time of performance, The Play That Goes Wrong will have played 27 previews and 745 performances on Broadway and 9 previews and 453 performances Off-Broadway.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Announces Cast for New York Return
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2021

The producers of the international hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong have announced the cast for the New York production, which will resume performances on the Tony Award winning set at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on Friday, October 15, 2021.

Tickets to Go On Sale for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2021

Broadway In Chicago has announced tickets for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG will go on sale Wednesday, October 13. The Tony Award-winning hit comedy returns to Chicago in a limited seven-week engagement starting December 14, 2021 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut).

RuPaul Charles Scores Scripted Deal With Sony Pictures Television
by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2021

The Emmy-winner will produce under the banner name RuCo productions. The company will produce material that will tell queer, character-driven stories, that are centered around RuPaul’s signature brand of positivity, empowerment, humor, and music. The new deal will result in dramas, comedies, and new animated projects.

Stage and Screen Actor Michael K. Williams Dies at 54
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2021

Williams is best known for playing Omar Little on the HBO drama series The Wire and Albert 'Chalky' White on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. He is also known for his role as Jack Gee, husband of Bessie Smith, in the HBO telefilm biopic Bessie.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for New Showtime Series UFO!
by Sarah Leiber - Jul 21, 2021

Directed by Mark Monroe (Icarus) and Paul Crowder (Riding Giants), the series is a co-production by Bad Robot and Zipper Bros Films.

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