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American Playwriting Foundation Forms New Award in Honor of Philip Seymour Hoffman
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 30, 2015


The American Playwriting Foundation, established to make annual grants to new American plays, announced today The Relentless Award, the largest annual cash prize in American theater awarded to a playwright in recognition of a new play. Established in honor of Philip Seymour Hoffman and his pursuit of truth in the theater, The Relentless Award will honor an unproduced play with $45,000, laying the groundwork for the future of American Theater. The American Playwriting Foundation is now open for submissions, and the deadline is July 10, 2015. Three finalists and one winner will be announced on October 2, 2015.

HBO to Debut New Comedy Series TOGETHERNESS, 1/11
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 4, 2014


Created by Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass & Steve Zissis, TOGETHERNESS is the TV debut as a writing team of brothers Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass.

The Gamm Welcomes Oliver Dow as New Managing Director
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 28, 2014


The board of directors of The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) is pleased to announce the hiring of Oliver Dow as Managing Director, effective November 3.

LOVENESS, a New Play by Craig 'muMs' Grant, Comes to FringeNYC, 8/10-23
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 24, 2014


Craig 'muMs' Grant (actor, writer, poet and LAByrinth Theater Co. member) and V. Steinberg Productions, in association with The Present Company as part of the 18th Annual New York International Fringe Festival, present the World premiere of 'muMs' second play LOVENESS: I WILL ONLY LOVE YOU ONCE, directed by Jill DeArmon (co-founder Developing Artists Theater Company, former Managing Director LAByrinth Theater Co.) at Fringe Venue #17 - The Players Theater (115 MacDougal Street, between West 3rd and Bleecker) in Manhattan.

Ellen Burstyn Leads THE CHERRY ORCHARD at The Actors Studio, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2014


The Actors Studio previously announced that Academy Award, Emmy and Tony Award winner Ellen Burstyn will lead the cast in a new staging of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard (translated by Jean-Claude van Itallie) at The Actors Studio (432 West 44th Street) today, July 10-21, 2014.

Ellen Burstyn to Lead THE CHERRY ORCHARD at The Actors Studio, 7/10-21; John Gould Rubin Directs
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2014


The Actors Studio has announced that Academy Award, Emmy and Tony Award winner Ellen Burstyn will lead the cast in a new staging of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard (translated by Jean-Claude van Itallie) at The Actors Studio (432 West 44th Street) on July 10-21, 2014, Thursdays-Mondays only.

Judy Reyes, Ana Maria Polo & Andrea Legarreta to Join Cast of LOS MONOLOGOS DE LA VAGINA this Summer
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2014


Los Monologos de la Vagina, now in an acclaimed and unprecedented Spanish language engagement at its original off-Broadway home, today announced the production's summer of stars at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street).

FOX Shifts New Drama Series RAKE to Saturday Nights
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 1, 2014


Deadline.com, the show will move for the second time to Saturday nights.

BWW Photo Special: Remembering Phillip Seymour Hoffman
by Walter McBride - Feb 3, 2014


As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, Oscar, Tony and multi-award winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead from suspected drug overdose on Sunday afternoon at his apartment in Manhattan's West Village. Beloved by audiences, and colleagues, we are sad to bring you more photos from throughout his career.

BWW Photo Special: Philip Seymour Hoffman
by Robert Diamond - Feb 2, 2014


Very sad news today in the theatre world: Oscar, Tony and multi-award winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead from suspected drug overdose on Sunday afternoon at his apartment in Manhattan's West Village. Beloved by audiences, and colleagues, we are sad to present a photo flashback of BroadwayWorld.com's 10 years of photo coverage of this one of a kind talent.

FOX to Unleash Super February Blitz with 'Massive' TV Events
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 30, 2014


This February, FOX dominates with massive television events, huge guest stars and all-new episodes, including the year's biggest, boldest and coldest night of television, SUPER BOWL XLVIII

FAST & FURIOUS 6 Roars Into the Holiday Season on Blu-ray/DVD Today
by Movies News Desk - Dec 10, 2013


The latest blistering addition to one of Hollywood's greatest action-movie franchises, Fast & Furious 6, roars into the holiday season as the unbeatable choice for 'Highest-Octane action yet!'

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of IATI Theater's LIGHT OF NIGHT Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2013


IATI Theater has announced the World Premiere of Light of Night, written by Cecilia Copeland and directed by Mariana Carreño King. Light of Night will run for only 12 performances at IATI Theater (64 East 4th Street). Performances began Tuesday, October 10th and continue through Sunday, October 27th. All performances will be in English. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

Cecilia Copeland's LIGHT OF NIGHT Makes World Premiere at IATI Theater, Now thru 10/27
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2013


IATI Theater has announced the World Premiere of Light of Night, written by Cecilia Copeland and directed by Mariana Carreño King. Light of Night will run for only 12 performances at IATI Theater (64 East 4th Street). Performances begin tonight, October 10th and continue through Sunday, October 27th. All performances will be in English.

FAST & FURIOUS 6 Roars into the Holiday Season on Blu-ray/DVD, 12/10
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 3, 2013


The latest blistering addition to one of Hollywood's greatest action-movie franchises, Fast & Furious 6, roars into the holiday season as the unbeatable choice for 'Highest-Octane action yet!'

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