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La Jolla Playhouse Announces Return to Live Theatre With World Premieres by Charlayne Woodard and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2021


La Jolla Playhouse has announced its return to live, in-person theatre with several exciting upcoming projects. This summer, the Playhouse will offer two on-site events: the Without Walls (WOW) production of A Thousand Ways (Part 2): An Encounter, by 600 Highwaymen, and the 2021 DNA New Works Series.

Theater Stories: SUNDAY IN THE PARK, NEXT TO NORMAL, FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME & More About The Booth Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2021


Today's Theater Stories features the Booth Theatre! Learn about some of the theatre's best-known shows including Sunday in the Park with George, Next to Normal, Freestyle Love Supreme, and many more!

UN DÍA COMO HOY: MAMMA MIA celebraba 1.000 funciones en Broadway
by Cristina Martinez - Mar 4, 2021


Un 4 de marzo de 2004 MAMMA MIA subía el telón por milésima vez en la calle 42 tras su estreno en octubre de 2001 en el Winter Garden Theatre.

Zachary Quinto to Take Part in THE BOYS IN THE BAND Q&A Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2021


Jacob Burns Film Center and Broadway Podcast Network will present Life On Stage: The Boys in the Band Q&A with Zachary Quinto. The live event will be moderated by JBFC Board Member and BPN CEO, Tony Award-winning producer Dori Berinstein on Wednesday, January 13 at 8:00 pm.

VIDEO: Jim Parsons Talks THE BOYS IN THE BAND on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 6, 2021


Jim talks about quarantine dragging on, playing Scrabble on New Year’s Eve, giving up on his pandemic painting hobby, acting in the film adaptation of The Boys in the Band for Netflix, and how many times he expects his husband Todd to come see the plays he is in.

Billy Porter, George C. Wolfe and More Among '101 Black Gay And Queer Men Who Made Impact In 2020'
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 28, 2020


Among the honorees are legendary director George C. Wolfe, Tony and Emmy-award winner Billy Porter, playwright and activist Jeremy O Harris, and more.

2020 AUDELCO Nominations Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020


The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards will occur virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm and will be hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his 'The Huey P. Newton Story' and as Smiley in Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing'!

Nominations Announced For the 2020 AUDELCO 'VIV' Awards - BROADBEND, ARKANSAS, THE WRONG MAN, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2020


AUDELCO has announced the nominees for its 2020 'VIV' Awards, honoring excellence in Black Theatre.

VIDEO: Watch a BOYS IN THE BAND Conversation With Charlie Carver & Playwright Mart Crowley
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 5, 2020


Charlie Carver and the late playwright, Mart Crowley, discuss the history of gay Hollywood, the significance of The Boys in the Band, how far we've come as a community, and how far we still have to go.

VIDEO: See The Cast of THE BOYS IN THE BAND in a Featurette About Playwright Matt Crowley
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 1, 2020


The recent Broadway and Netflix cast of 'The Boys in the Band' comes together to discuss the legacy of the play, and the legacy of playwright Matt Crowley.

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, September 30- with John Lloyd Young, THE BOYS IN THE BAND, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2020


Today (September 30) in live streaming: the premiere of The Boys in the Band, John Lloyd Young visits Backstage Live, and so much more!

VIDEO: Matt Bomer Talks THE BOYS IN THE BAND on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 29, 2020


Matt Bomer talks about reuniting with the Broadway cast of 'The Boys in the Band' for the film adaptation.

VIDEO: Watch Joe Mantello Explain How He Brought THE BOYS IN THE BAND to Life on Screen!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2020


The boys are back! Today, September 30, the cast of the Tony-winning The Boys is the Band is reassembled on Netflix for a new film adaptation of Mart Crowley's masterpiece, helmed by Joe Mantello. Watch as Mantello explains even more about the steps he took in translating the story from the stage to the screen.

VIDEO: Watch Jim Parsons, Michael Benjamin Washington & Brian Hutchison Reassemble to Talk THE BOYS IN THE BAND!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2020


Today, September 30, the cast of the Tony-winning The Boys is the Band is reassembled on Netflix for a new film adaptation of Mart Crowley's masterpiece, helmed by Joe Mantello. Watch Jim Parsons (Michael), Michael Benjamin Washington (Bernard) and Brian Hutchison (Alan) chat even more about the honor of bringing these characters back to life in a new century.

VIDEO: Watch Matt Bomer, Tuc Watkins & Robin de Jesus Reassemble to Talk THE BOYS IN THE BAND!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2020


The boys are back! Tomorrow, September 30, the cast of the Tony-winning The Boys is the Band is reassembled on Netflix for a new film adaptation of Mart Crowley's masterpiece, helmed by Joe Mantello. Watch as Matt Bomer, Robin de Jesús (Emory) and Tuc Watkins (Hank) chat even more about how being a part of the piece has changed their lives.

VIDEO: Watch Zachary Quinto & Charlie Carver Reunite to Talk THE BOYS IN THE BAND!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2020


The boys are back! On Wednesday, September 30, the cast of the Tony-winning The Boys is the Band is reassembled on Netflix for a new film adaptation of Mart Crowley's masterpiece, helmed by Joe Mantello. Watch as Zachary Quinto and Charlie Carver chat even more about the importance of the play and the privilege of getting to continue its legacy.

Review Roundup: THE BOYS IN THE BAND on Netflix
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 25, 2020


The Boys in the Band is coming! On September 30, Netflix will release a new film adaptation of the play by Matt Crowley. 

VIDEO: Watch a Documentary Short About the Making of THE BOYS IN THE BAND, Featuring Zachary Quinto, Jim Parsons, and More!
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 21, 2020


The Boys in the Band film, based on the Mart Crowley play, will officially arrive on Netflix on September 30.

VIDEO: Watch New Trailer for THE BOYS IN THE BAND with Jim Parsons, Matt Bomer & More!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 2, 2020


The boys are back together again! Netflix has dropped the new trailer for the film adaptation of 'The Boys in the Band,' based on the 1968 Tony Award-winning play of the same name. The film is directed by Joe Mantello and produced by Ryan Murphy. Original playwright Matt Crawley wrote the screenplay. It will be released on September 30.

Photo Flash: See the First Photos of Jim Parsons, Matt Bomer, and More in THE BOYS IN THE BAND Movie
by Kelle Long - Aug 21, 2020


Netflix has released the first look at the upcoming BOYS IN THE BAND adaptation. The 1968 play by Mart Crowley was revived on Broadway in 2018 for the 50th anniversary. 

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