RATINGS: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Premiere Grows Ten Percent
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Oct 6, 2020
The 46th season premiere of “Saturday Night Live” has grown by +10% in adults 18-49 and +6% in total viewers in “live plus same day” “official national” ratings that include out-of-home viewing, increasing versus the preliminary “fast official' ratings released on Sunday by Nielsen Media Research.
Jacob's Pillow Expands Virtual Programs and Welcomes Artists Back to Site for Fall Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Oct 2, 2020
Jacob's Pillow has announced its fall season including commissions, community artist partnerships, and COVID-19-compliant Pillow Lab residencies. With the aim of continuing to support artists and bring powerful, relevant work to audiences while prioritizing health and safety, these virtual events take place from October through December.
Dancing Times Magazine Celebrates 110 Years This Month
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 29, 2020
1910 saw George V ascend to the throne, the trial and execution of Dr Crippen, the publication of EM Forster's Howard's End and the birth of Alice Marks, later Alicia Markova, the country's first prima ballerina. It also witnessed the establishment of the Dancing Times, the first independent magazine devoted solely to dance.
FIAF Announces Programs with Melissa Errico & Adam Gopnik, Molière in the Park and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Sep 24, 2020
This fall the French Institute Alliance Française, New York's premier French-language center, will continue to present a line-up of thought-provoking cross-cultural virtual events, featuring an array of world-renowned artists, writers, thinkers, and presenters from across film, live music, theater, performance, animated storytelling, and more.
BWW News: Syracuse Stage Announces Revised and Re-envisioned 2020/2021 Season
by Natasha Ashley
- Sep 16, 2020
Syracuse Stage has announced plans for adjustments to the 2020/2021 season in order to address the continuing impact of the Covid-19 virus.
Three previously announced plays will be replaced in the six show season. The Cold Read Festival of New Plays returns with additional enhanced experiences. A series of community focused performances and conversations will be added and subscribers will be given access to a series of special interviews and behind the scenes looks guided by Syracuse Stage artistic leadership.
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Presents FOLKSBIENE LIVE!: WELCOME TO OUR SUKE/SUKKAH
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Sep 15, 2020
This October, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (Folksbiene)-led by Zalmen Mlotek, Artistic Director, and Dominick Balletta, Executive Director-presents Folksbiene! LIVE: 'Welcome to Our Suke/Sukkah', a four-day festival of family-friendly performances during Chol Hamoed (the intermediary days of Sukkos) from October 5th to 8th.
52nd Annual Equity Jeff Awards Nominations Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Sep 15, 2020
The Jeff Awards has announced the nominees for the 52nd annual awards for theater excellence that include 142 theater artists across 30 artistic and technical categories. The awards will be presented in an online program on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 7:00PM.
BWW Interview: Margo Seibert Talks New EP INFLUENCE | SEARCHER
by David Clarke
- Sep 4, 2020
Today, Margo Seibert and collaborator Alan Steven Hewitt have released their stunning new EP INFLUENCE | SEARCHER. The EP features two new songs, both recorded and mastered remotely during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and showcases impressive and sincere artistry coupled with timely and poignant messages. To get the inside scoop on the EP, we chatted with Seibert about the thrilling EP and how she'll be donating all its proceeds to The Actor's Fund for Covid Relief and The Loveland Foundation.
Primary Stages Announces Virtual Fall Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Sep 2, 2020
PRIMARY STAGES has announced its Fall 2020 Virtual Season. The Foundation Series will revisit the work of some of Primary Stages' family of artists, including The Tribute Artist by Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Award winner Charles Busch and The Night Watcher by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Charlayne Woodard.
Nick Robinson Joins Margaret Qualley in MAID
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Aug 28, 2020
Deadline reports that 'Love, Simon' star Nick Robinson has joined 'Maid,' the upcoming Netflix dramedy series. Margaret Qualley was announced as the female lead earlier this week.
Margaret Qualley Joins MAID Netflix Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Aug 27, 2020
Deadline reports that actress Margaret Qualley will star in 'Maid,' a new Netflix dramedy series from producers John Wells and Margot Robbie.
Aurora Theatre Company Presents THE FLATS World Premiere Audio Drama
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 26, 2020
Aurora Theatre Company kicks off its 29th season with the original World Premiere Audio Drama THE FLATS, jointly written by playwrights Lauren Gunderson, Cleavon Smith, and Jonathan Spector (Eureka Day). Artistic Director Josh Costello (Exit Strategy, The Importance of Being Earnest, Eureka Day, Detroit) directs this new story that speaks directly to our present moment in all its complexity.
I AM A DANCER Documentary Comes To Blu-ray For The First Time Next Month
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 21, 2020
Available on Blu-ray for the First Time in North America, this Golden Globe nominee for 'Best Documentary Film' features prima ballerinas Margot Fonteyn, Carla Fracci, Lynn Seymour and Deanne Bergsma; BD bonus features includes interviews with Terese Capucilli, Skylar Brandt and a 16-Page booklet.
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