Lois Smith News

The New Group has announced additional casting and production dates for David Rabe's Good for Otto, with F. Murray Abraham, Rileigh McDonald, Rosie O'Donnell and Michael Rabe joining, as previously announced, Ed Harris and Amy Madigan in this New York premiere directed by Scott Elliott.

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced its 2017-18 Artists in Residence. 'I started the Artists in Residence program about 25 years ago to provide artistic and financial support to early-career artists, giving them a theatre to call home and to provide peace of mind for a sustainable career,' says Roundabout Artistic Director Todd Haimes. 'Over the years, this program has evolved to include playwrights, mid-career directors and even an entire young company. And while these residencies have allowed us to help cultivate the next generations of theatre leaders, these artists have also become invaluable to me and our audiences, invigorating this institution with fresh voices.'

Actress Lois Smith will appear in person to discuss MARJORIE PRIME and her earlier film work at the Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, October 20-22, 2017.

Jordan Peele's GET OUT tops the nominations for the 2017 GOTHAM AWARDS, Independent Filmmaker Project's annual ceremony honoring indie film. The film was recognized in the categories of Best Feature, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actor for Daniel Kaluuya.

The New Group has announced that Josh Pais joins Cristian DeMeo, David Levi, Moise Morancy, Sadie Scott, Chlo Sevigny and Daniel Sovich in Seth Zvi Rosenfeld's Downtown Race Riot.

Actress Lois Smith will appear in person to discuss MARJORIE PRIME and her earlier film work at the Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, October 20-22, 2017.

More favorites of stage and screen have joined the star-studded line-up for the 17th-Annual 24 Hour Plays on Broadway.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company hosted a warm and heartfelt public memorial celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of ensemble member and former artistic director Martha Lavey, who passed earlier this year at the age of 60. BroadwayWorld has photos from the event below!

The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway announced today that a limited number of $99 tickets are available for year's highly anticipated performance, in collaboration with the theatre ticket app TodayTix. This year's event takes place October 30th, beginning at 8:00pm at the American Airlines Theater in Times Square.

The University of Washington School of Drama, under the leadership of Executive Director Todd London, is announcing several new faculty appointments.

Today, The 24 Hour Plays announced the first round of participants for this year's production on Monday, October 30th, at 8:00pm at the American Airlines Theatre in Times Square.

The River Street Theatre (RST) in Jaffrey, will be presenting the filmed adaptation of the award-winning play, Marjorie Prime this Friday, September 22 (7 pm) and Saturday, September 23 (2 pm & 7 pm).

The New Group has announced complete casting for the world premiere of Seth Zvi Rosenfeld's Downtown Race Riot, with Cristian DeMeo, David Levi, Moise Morancy, Daniel Oreskes, Sadie Scott, Daniel Sovich, and as previously announced, Chlo Sevigny.

From writer/director Greta Gerwig comes LADY BIRD, in theaters November 10th. The all-star cast includes Broadway vets Saoirse Ronan (THE CRUCIBLE), Laurie Metcalf (A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2), Tracy Letts (WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?)

Middlebury Actors Workshop will present Marjorie Prime by Jordan Harrison, first up in 'The Cutting Edge,' an Off-Broadway play reading series, on Sunday, September 10 at 4pm in the Town Hall Theater Byers Studio.

Mark A. Schlegel, aged 57, a longtime resident of Oradell, NJ passed away on Sunday, August 13th. Born in Peoria, Illinois, Mark graduated from Plymouth High School in Indiana, and received a communications degree from DePauw University in 1981.

The Toronto International Film Festival® today revealed the hundreds of special guests and talent that will attend the Festival this September.

Jon Hamm's WALTER PRIME virtual character in the upcoming acclaimed film MARJORIE PRIME has become a reality today.

A Special NYC Screening of Marjorie Prime will be held TOMORROW, Friday, July 21st at 6:45 PM at the Museum of Modern Art. 11 W 53rd St. New York, NY 10019. A Q&A and Reception will follow with Director Michael Almereyda and Lois Smith.

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts held the 26th Annual Summer Gala in Sag Harbor on the Long Wharf on July 15, 2017. The event benefits Bay Street's educational and theatrical programs. The evening included special performances as well as a silent auction, cocktail party, live 'Fantasy Auction,' dinner and dancing.