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Stephanie Berry, Anthony Lee Medina & More to Star in THE BANDAGED PLACE Roundabout Underground World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2022

The cast has been announced for the Roundabout Underground world premiere of the bandaged place by Harrison David Rivers. The cast includes Stephanie Berry as “Geraldine Irby,” Jake Ryan Lozano as “Sam Yates,” Sasha Camille Manuel as “Ella Irby,” Anthony Lee Medina as “Ruben Torres,” Jhardon Dishon Milton as “Jonah Irby.”

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for SURFACE Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw
by Michael Major - Jun 27, 2022

The ensemble cast starring alongside Mbatha-Raw includes Oliver Jackson-Cohen (“The Haunting of Hill House”), Stephan James (“If Beale Street Could Talk”), Ari Graynor (“I’m Dying Up Here”), Academy Award-nominee Marianne Jean-Baptiste (“Secrets & Lies”), François Arnaud (“I Killed My Mother”) and Millie Brady (“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”).

Octavia Spencer's Orit Entertainment Partners With ID & discovery+ For Premium Unscripted True Crime Content
by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2022

ID, the leading true crime and justice network, and discovery+ announced today an expansive partnership and dedicated development deal with Octavia Spencer and her production company, Orit Entertainment, and leading producer October Films to develop and produce multiple projects for ID and discovery+, with Spencer set to executive produce.

I DREAMED A DREAMGIRL Starring Emerson Collins and Blake Mciver to Hit the Road This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2022

The stars of four seasons of BRAVO's hit social series 'The People's Couch,' EMERSON COLLINS and BLAKE McIVER EWING are performing together for the first time and launching a national tour of their new live duo musical cabaret nonsense show I DREAMED A DREAMGIRL.

Apple TV+ Announces SURFACE Global Streaming Debut
by Michael Major - Jun 2, 2022

The ensemble cast starring alongside Mbatha-Raw includes Oliver Jackson-Cohen (“The Haunting of Hill House”), Stephan James (“If Beale Street Could Talk”), Ari Graynor (“I’m Dying Up Here”), Academy Award nominee Marianne Jean-Baptiste (“Secrets & Lies”), François Arnaud (“I Killed My Mother”) and Millie Brady (“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”).

VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Zachary Noah Piser and Jessica Phillips Take Part in Mental Health Awareness Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2022

Today, the Child Mind Institute launched Dare to Share — a powerful mental health awareness campaign to reduce stigma and normalize conversations about emotional, social, and psychological wellbeing among youth. The campaign launched in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month.

THE APPROACH Opens At Shakespeare & Company
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2022

Shakespeare & Company presents The Approach by Irish playwright Mark O'Rowe, to be staged at the Company's Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre May 6 through May 29.

Cast Announced For THE APPROACH At Shakespeare & Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2022

Shakespeare & Company has announced the cast of The Approach by Irish playwright Mark O'Rowe, to be staged at the Company's Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre May 6 through May 29.

Meet the Cast of POTUS on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2022

Selina Fillinger's new Broadway comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, officially begins previews tonight, April 14. Meet the cast!

BWW Interview: Khiyon Hursey on Going From HAMILTON to SPIRITED & More
by Michael Major - Apr 5, 2022

BroadwayWorld caught up with Hursey to discuss his journey from working as the music assistant for the Off-Broadway and Broadway productions of Hamilton to Apple TV+'s Spirited movie musical and beyond. He touched on his experiences working on musical movies, stage musicals, and what audiences can expect from him next.

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Stars in ROAR Apple TV+ Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2022

Based on a book of short stories by Cecelia Ahern, the series is the first to be released under “Roar” creators and co-showrunners Carly Mensch and Liz Flahive’s (“GLOW”) overall deal with Apple TV+. The series includes Cynthia Erivo, Nicole Kidman, Issa Rae, Merritt Wever, Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Meera Syal, Fivel Stewart, and Kara Hayward.

Wake Up With BWW 3/9: Olivier Award Nominations, BROADWAY VACATION Pre-Broadway Run, and More!
by - Mar 9, 2022

Today's top stories include the Olivier Award nominations, led by Cabaret. Plus, The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation has announced a pre-Broadway run, more information has been released about the upcoming London production of Newsies, and more!

Photos: First Look at Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds & Octavia Spencer in New Movie Musical SPIRITED
by Michael Major - Mar 8, 2022

“Spirited' is a modern musical rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story “A Christmas Carol' starring Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer. The new film will feature music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, plus newcomers Sukari Jones, Khiyon Hursey and Mark Sonnenblick. Check out the new photos now!

All-Black Female Army Battalion Will Be the Subject of New Musical 6888 From Blair Underwood
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion were given the daunting task of sorting and routed an overwhelming backlog of more than 17 million pieces of mail. Led by Major Charity Adams, their motto was 'No Mail, Low Morale.'

Selina Fillinger's POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Will Open on Broadway This Spring
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 1, 2022

Broadway’s uproarious new comedy about the women in charge of the man in charge of the free world, POTUS begins previews at the Shubert Theatre on Thursday, April 14, 2022, with an official Opening Night of Monday, May 9, 2022, for a limited engagement through Sunday, August 14, 2022.

Angela Bassett Wins 11th NAACP Award
by Marissa Tomeo - Feb 27, 2022

Angela Bassett won the Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series Award last night at the NAACP Awards. This marked her 11th NAACP Award. Last night's award was in recognition of her role as Athena Grant on the FOX's  9-1-1. After receiving the award, Bassett spoke to Extra’s Rachel Lindsay. 

Issa Rae to Receive Visionary Award at 2022 Producers Guild Awards
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2022

The Visionary Award honors producers across television, film or new media who share inspiring, uplifting stories that add unique value to society and culture. Past recipients include: Octavia Spencer, Kenya Barris, Ava DuVernay, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner’s Plan B Entertainment.

Photos: Apple Releases First Look at Cynthia Erivo, Nicole Kidman & More in ROAR
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2022

Based on a book of short stories by Cecelia Ahern, the series is the first to be released under “Roar” and features an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman (“Being the Ricardos”), who also executive produces; Cynthia Erivo; Issa Rae; Merritt Wever; Alison Brie; Betty Gilpin; and Meera Syal, Fivel Stewart and Kara Hayward.  

Producers of TICK, TICK... BOOM!, WEST SIDE STORY & More Nominated for 2022 PGA Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2022

Today, the Producers Guild of America announced nominations in the Motion Pictures and Television categories for the 33rd Annual Producers Guild Awards to be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Fairmont Century Plaza.

Bravo Renews Andy Cohen's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE Through 2023
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2022

The Bravo Clubhouse has become a nightly destination for some of the biggest names in entertainment, politics and pop culture. Guests last year included Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey, Patti LaBelle, Octavia Spencer, Sarah Paulson, Melissa McCarthy, Billy Crystal, Lenny Kravitz, P!NK, Julianne Moore, Mindy Kaling, Jessica Chastain, and more.

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