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Review: 54 LOVES CAST ALBUMS at 54 Below Is a Love-In
by Rob Lester - Mar 21, 2024


54 Loves Cast Albums. Don't you? Some of the top tracks and deep cuts come to life on stage at 54 Below in yet another of their Broadway celebrations on March 7th. If you love cast albums, you'd likely love 54 LOVES CAST ALBUMS.

54 LOVES CAST ALBUMS Comes to 54 Below Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024


On Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 PM, the second edition of 54 LOVES CAST ALBUMS! will be presented at 54 Below. Learn more about the show here!

Video: Psych Rockers CACTUS FLOWERS Debut 'Dead Moon Rising Video
by Michael Major - Nov 15, 2023


Once again, frontwoman/bandleader Jessica A.M. channels the power of a live volcano through her guitar rig, her tone pouring through your speakers like scorching lava. Meanwhile, her mystical lyrics convey a dreamlike, starry-eyed romanticism spiked with a bite of attitude. Watch the new music video now!

Ghostlight Players Perform DOUBT: A Parable This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2023


The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, Doubt: A Parable, kicks off Ghostlight Players 2023-2024 Season. Learn more about the play and how to purchase tickets here!

MGM+ Renews Sci-Fi Horror Series FROM for Season Three
by Michael Major - Jun 29, 2023


MGM+, a premium linear channel and streaming service, announced that the contemporary sci-fi horror series FROM has been renewed for a 10-episode third season. Created and executive produced by John Griffin (Crater) and executive produced by showrunner Jeff Pinkner (Lost, Alias, Fringe), and director Jack Bender (Lost, Game of Thrones).

Disney Debuts CRATER Film Soundtrack
by Michael Major - May 12, 2023


Crater Original Soundtrack with score composed by Dan Romer ('Luca') and Osei Essed ('Saint X') is out now. Directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez, the coming-of-age sci-fi adventure stars Isaiah Russell-Bailey, Mckenna Grace, Billy Barratt, Orson Hong, Thomas Boyce and Scott Mescudi.

Disney's CRATER to Debut Exclusively on Disney+ in May
by Michael Major - Mar 29, 2023


Directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez, the coming-of-age sci-fi adventure stars Isaiah Russell-Bailey, Mckenna Grace, Billy Barratt, Orson Hong, Thomas Boyce and Scott Mescudi. A 21 Laps Production, the film was written by John Griffin and produced by Shawn Levy, Dan Levine and Dan Cohen.

Wake Up With BWW 10/10: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Opens on Broadway, and More!
by - Oct 10, 2022


Today's top stories include reviews for Death of a Salesman, which opened last night on Broadway. Plus, we took you on the red carpet at the Hudson Theatre for last night's festivities. 

John Griffin Joins Fox's CALL ME KAT in a Recurring Role
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 9, 2022


John Griffin, who originated the role of 'Jason' in the world premiere of the iconic pop opera, BARE, is joining the cast of FOX's 'Call Me Kat' in a recurring role.

How Many Tom Stoppard Plays Have Been Performed on Broadway?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2022


Leopoldstadt marks the 19th production of a Tom Stoppard play to open on Broadway since Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opened 55 years ago. Stoppard has won four Best Play Tony Awards, more than any other playwright in history. What are the 18 other productions of Tom Stoppard plays to open on Broadway? Let's take a look back!

Epix Renews Sci-fi Horror Series FROM For Season Two
by Michael Major - Apr 25, 2022


The series premiere of FROM was EPIX’s most viewed original series premiere in the history of the premium network and current performance analytics track that the entire series is on pace to be EPIX’s second most-watched original behind Emmy winning series Godfather of Harlem, executive produced by and starring Forest Whitaker. 

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Epix's FROM
by Michael Major - Nov 24, 2021


EPIX has released the first trailer for their contemporary sci-fi horror series, From. Starring Harold Perrineau, the cast features Catalina Sandino Moreno, Eion Bailey, Hannah Cheramy, Simon Webster, Ricky He, Chloe Van Landschoot, Shaun Majumder, Corteon Moore, Pegah Ghafoori, David Alpay, Elizabeth Saunders, Elizabeth Moy and Avery Konrad.

EPIX Greenlights Sci-Fi Horror Series FROM
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 12, 2021


From unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town in middle America that traps all those who enter. As the unwilling residents fight to keep a sense of normalcy and search for a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest – including the terrifying creatures that come out when the sun goes down.

The Simple Radicals & Che-val Release Intoxicating Version Of 'White Rabbit'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 5, 2021


John Malkin and John Griffin, of the Chicago-based rock band The Simple Radicals, used to cover 'White Rabbit' in their previous band's live sets, and it never failed to bring the house down.

BBC One Announces Second Series of BAPTISTE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 23, 2020


Produced by award-winning production company Two Brothers Pictures (The Missing, Fleabag, Liar, Cheat) and written by Harry and Jack Williams, filming will begin on a second series of the thrilling drama Baptiste for BBC One, in association with all3media international which is handling international sales.

National Youth Theatre Announces Full Casting For Its 2019 Autumn REP Season Of Three Plays
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2019


The National Youth Theatre (NYT) today announces full casting for its 2019 REP Season which opens this month with the London premiere of Neil Bartlett's adaptation of Great Expectations followed by an Artificial Intelligence-inspired and female-led production of Frankenstein both at Southwark Playhouse (18 October to 30 November). A third production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, will run at the Criterion Theatre (6 December to 17 January 2020) directed by Matt Harrison working in association with Kneehigh. This year's season will also see the NYT REP stage relaxed performances for the first time and features the most number of performances ever in its seven-year history. The 2019 company of 16 actors, aged 18-25, includes newcomers Guy Clark, Ella Dacres, Natalie Dunne, Jordan Ford Silver, Jamie Foulkes, Alice Franziska, Billy Hinchliff, Jadie Hobson, Bede Hodgkinson, Tiwalade Ibirogba Olulode, Julia Kass, Sarah Lusack, Jemima Mayala, Joseph Payne, Sonny Poon Tip, Raj Singh.

Ghostlight Productions Presents THE FANTASTICKS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2019


Ghostlight Productions, kicks off its inaugural season with a new production of the world's longest-running musical, The Fantasticks, a captivating romantic comedy about a boy, a girl, two fathers, and a wall, with performances April 25 -28 at Richmond Town's County Courthouse.

In The Wings Productions Presents ANNIE At Snug Harbor Music Hall
by Julie Musbach - Nov 29, 2018


In The Wings Productions, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tanya Glassman and Executive Producer Adam Glassman, are proud to present the award-winning family favorite Annie, on the Snug Harbor Music Hall stage from November 30 through December 9, 2018.

BWW Review: Phoenix Theatre Presents FUN HOME ~ Ayers, Ferracane, and Wolf Shine
by Herbert Paine - Oct 26, 2018


Phoenix Theatre's production of FUN HOME, directed by Robert Kolby Harper, is perfect in every respect. Superb performances by Rusty Ferracane, Elyse Wolf, Becca Ayers, Olivia Fearey. Runs through December 2nd.

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