P. Wilson News

The archives of acclaimed playwright August Wilson are heading to the University of Pittsburgh.

Based on the Marvel comic book series by J.D. Matonti, Christ Matonti, and Julia Coppola.

TISM see sex less in terms of penetration, especially now they can't achieve it. As award-winning author of The Slap, Christos Tsiolkas, said so wisely after TISM explained to him their theories of the intertwined nature of patriarchal hierarchy and the reluctance of cis-gendered males to grasp a less phallocentric conception of pleasure: “Who are you guys? Piss off.”

On October 7-11, an astounding array of 56 performers from Scotland, Canada, Russia, and across the United States are (virtually) coming together to take part in The Marsha??s MarshStream International Solo Fest. Acclaimed as the San Francisco Bay Areaa??s a?oebreeding ground for new performance,a?? The Marsh is thrilled to present a wide-ranging festival line-up that includes an internationally renowned Russian stand-up comedian, musicals, a traditional Indian dance piece, clowning, and much more. As added enticement, with the Vice Presidential Debate happening right before the festival kicks off, the October 7th opening will also include a post-debate discussion with The Marsha??s astute comedian/performers Don Reed and Maureen Langan weighing in about the debate. Further details can be found at www.themarsh.org. BroadwayWorld caught up recently with The Marsha??s Artistic Executive Director/Founder Stephanie Weisman, calling in from the Trinity Alps where shea??s been sheltering away from the Bay Area, and Festival Director Maggie Wilson from her home base in Brooklyn.

WEEZY GOES OUTSIDE is a delightful cine-epiphany about fidelity, love, and eternal life ~ produced by Little y and featuring a sterling performance by Heloise Wilson. One of the Comedy Shorts to be screened at the Coney Island Film Festival and available for virtual screening between September 22nd and October 2nd.

South Street Seaport Museum has announced the release of the Seaport Safety Broadside, created to promote and encourage the practice of CDC-recommended behaviors to slow the spread of COVID-19, such as wearing a mask and remaining six feet apart, within the community.

Stars in The House continued this afternoon (2pm) with Wilson Cruz.

Actress and singer/songwriter Rita Wilson sits down with 'CBS This Morning' co-host Gayle King over video chat for her first interview since her and her husband Tom Hanks' coronavirus diagnosis.

In her first interview since she and her husband Tom Hanks recovered from COVID-19, Rita Wilson tells 'CBS This Morning' co-host Gayle King she's 'feeling great' and is helping others.

Rita Wilson has teamed up with hip-hop group Naughty By Nature for a remix of their song Hip Hop Hooray.

The Actors Fund has teamed with SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, to produce a daily mini-online show, entitled Stars in The House, featuring stars of stage and screen singing and performing live (from home!) on social media to promote support for The Fund's services.

Houston based author/ playwright/ publisher Bryan-Keyth Wilson will offer a free online writing class tonight, March 19, 2020, at 7 pm CST. This online class is for every level and will take writers on a step by step journey to creating their novels, plays or screenplays.

I've often talked about the embarrassment of theatrical riches that we have in Seattle. We have several companies that bring us new works, many of which have made their way on to Broadway. We have a wealth of extremely talented performers who constantly wow us with their gifts. And we have a reputation that brings in talented others to play in our sandbox. But we also have a local connection to one of America's most acclaimed playwrights, August Wilson, and so we get things like the Tony nominated Broadway production of Wilson's a?oeJitneya?? remounting at the Seattle Rep with the Broadway director, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, and several of the Broadway cast.

Geva Theatre Center presents Once, with a book by Enda Walsh; Music and Lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, based on the motion picture written and directed by John Carney and directed by Mark Cuddy, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from February 19 through March 22.

Radar Pictures has secured the rights to Karn Evil 9, the futuristic rock song from Emerson, Lake & Palmer, to develop as a science fiction film. New York Times best-selling author Daniel H. Wilson is writing the script, centered on a society that has drained all its blood with a dependence on technology. Michael Napoliello and Maria Frisk will produce for Radar. The project is being developed with the full cooperation of ELP and its management.

Today, Grammy-winning songwriter Dan Wilson continues his run of monthly single releases with 'Superfan,' his second song release of 2020.

Geva Theatre Center presents Once, with a book by Enda Walsh; Music and Lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, based on the motion picture written and directed by John Carney and directed by Mark Cuddy, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from February 19 through March 22.

For the first time in over a decade, Outfest is expanding beyond its boundaries and its famous Queer brunch as it heads over to Main Street to join its alumni, community and fans of cinema right in the heart of the festival for an entire day of celebration and education with the launch of the Outfest House @ Sundance.

Geva Theatre Center presents Slow Food, by Wendy MacLeod and directed by Skip Greer, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from January 14 through February 9. 

The Phoenix Symphony Board of Directors has selected performing arts industry veteran Suzanne Wilson as the organization's new President and Chief Executive Officer.