Amandla Stenberg Signs on for DEAR EVAN HANSEN Film Adaptation
According to Deadline, film star Amandla Stenberg has joined the cast of Universal Pictures' upcoming Dear Evan Hansen film.
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Wake Up With BWW 7/31: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Adaptation Coming to Disney+, and More!
Today's top stories: an adaptation of Once On This Island is headed to Disney+, The Phantom of the Opera will not close permanently in the West End, and more!
Breaking: Jocelyn Bioh Will Adapt ONCE ON THIS ISLAND for Release on Disney+
Oh gods, oh gods! According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney+ is developing a feature adaptation of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's Once On This Island, with a screenplay by playwright Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) and direction by Wanuri Kahiu.
Kaitlyn Dever In Talks For Film Adaptation Of DEAR EVAN HANSEN
Booksmart star Kaitlyn Dever is currently in talks to play Zoe Murphy, the female lead in the movie musical adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen, according to Deadline.
Michael R. Jackson, Pasek & Paul and More Join ASCAP EXPERIENCE: HOME EDITION
Last week, ASCAP Experience: Home Edition paused its programming in solidarity with the black community and all standing for racial justice.
VIDEO: Kathleen Chalfant, Joe DiPietro and More Celebrate Students in TDF's WENDY WASSERSTEIN PROJECT
The New York City public school students who participated in the TDF Wendy Wasserstein Project this academic year attended a virtual celebration on Monday, June 8 at 4 p.
Dramatists Guild Foundation Announces 2020 Stephen Schwartz and Thom Thomas Award Winners
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) has announced this year's recipients of the Stephen Schwartz and Thom Thomas Awards.
BC/EFA's Emergency Assistance Fund Sends $5 Million to The Actors Fund
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announced today that it has sent $5 million from its COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund to The Actors Fund, ensuring thousands who work in theater and the performing arts receive vital, lifesaving support during and after this devastating pandemic.
VIDEO: WICKED Sends Heartfelt Tribute to Frontline Workers
Wicked has just released a heartfelt new video saluting the frontline workers of the current health crisis, underscored by the show's currents stars, Lindsay Pearce and Ginna Claire Mason.
Broadway Producers Come Together For Another $1 Million Challenge For BC/EFA's Emergency Assistance Fund
A second group of Broadway producers have stepped up to match all new donations up to $1 million
WICKED Film Delayed Indefinitely
Universal Pictures has announced that Illumination's Minions: The Rise of Gru will now be released in theaters next summer, on July 2, 2021.
Disney Retains & Furloughs THE LITTLE MERMAID Film Crew
After previously serving a termination notice, Disney has decided to retain and furlough the crew working on its UK production The Little Mermaid.
NBC to Air JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE on April 12
NBC has announced that it will air Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert starring John Legend and Sara Bareilles on Sunday, April 12!
Dancers Responding to AIDS Launches Relief Campaign to Assist Entertainment Community
Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of BC/EFA has launched a special online fundraising campaign to create an emergency assistance fund.
Broadway Producers Offer $1 Million Challenge Match For BC/EFA's COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund
More than 20 Broadway producers are offering a $1 million challenge match to double the impact of donations to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund.
BWW Review: WICKED at Overture Center
On the same day that Broadway went dark due to coronavirus concerns, the show went on for WICKED in Madison, Wisconsin.
Disney Pauses Production on THE LITTLE MERMAID
Disney has announced that its stopping production on its feature films until this whole coronavirus outbreak blows over, which includes the live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, according to Deadline.
Tony-Winning Best Musical THE BAND'S VISIT to Play Smith Center This Summer
One of the most Tony Award-winning musicals in history, THE BAND'S VISIT is coming to The Smith Center in Las Vegas from June 23-28.
The New York Pops to Honor Nicola M. Heryet, June Freemanzon and Ron Schaefer at 37th Birthday Gala
The New York Pops will additionally honor Nicola M.
THE BAND'S VISIT On Sale February 28 at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce that THE BAND'S VISIT, one of the most Tony Award-winning musicals in history, will be coming to the Fox Cities from May 5 to May 10.
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