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2016 Tribeca Film Festival Announces Short Film Selections

by Caryn Robbins — March 9, 2016

The 15th annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, today announced its lineup of 72 selected short films, 45 are world premieres and 53 are in competition at the Festival.

Photo Flash: Clare Barron and Sarah DeLappe Receive American Playwriting Foundation's 2015 Relentless Awards

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 2016

Last night, the American Playwriting Foundation, established to make annual grants to new American plays, awarded its two female winners The Relentless Award, the largest annual cash prize in American theater.

Gina Gionfriddo's World Premiere CAN YOU FORGIVE HER? Begins Next Month at Huntington

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2016

The Huntington Theatre Company presents the world premiere of CAN YOU FORGIVE HER? by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Gina Gionfriddo (Becky Shaw and Rapture, Blister, Burn) and directed by Huntington Artistic Director Peter DuBois (A Little Night Music and Smart People).

DVR Alert: HBO Airs Documentary BECOMING MIKE NICHOLS Tonight

by TV News Desk — February 22, 2016

With disarming candor, wry wit and sharp self-deprecation, Nichols delivered a master class on his craft in what would be his last in-depth interviews, for BECOMING MIKE NICHOLS, debuting TONIGHT, FEB.

BWW Feature: Theatre Stars, Letts, Linklater, Magnussen, More in Oscar-Nominated THE BIG SHORT

by Allison Pichowicz — February 24, 2016

Did you see the Oscar Award nominated film THE BIG SHORT? Could you have sworn you recognized a few faces from recent productions.

2cents Theatre Extends DEN OF THIEVES Through 2/21

by Tyler Peterson — February 4, 2016

2Cents Theatre, the producers of the critically-acclaimed productions of the hit musicals Rent and Fugitive Songs is thrilled to announce that their smash-hit, critically-acclaimed production of DEN OF THIEVES, written by 2015 Pulitzer Prize winning author Stephen Adly Guirgis and directed by Eric A

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2 Arrives on Digital HD, Blu-ray This March

by Caryn Robbins — January 27, 2016

Suzanne Collins' best-selling book trilogy comes to a thrilling resolution in THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2, arriving on Digital HD March 8 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack + Digital HD, DVD + Digital, and On Demand March 22

TV: Marc Platt Reveals the Strategy Behind Making GREASE: LIVE a Hit

by Nicole Rosky — January 23, 2016

The countdown begins! In just weeks, FOX will transport viewers back to Rydell High for GREASE: LIVE, airing January 31 (7PM ET live/PT tape-delayed).

Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures Developing DOG DAY AFTERNOON for the Stage; Stephen Adly Guirgis Will Write

by Nicole Rosky — January 7, 2016

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Variety to Honor Will Smith, '10 Directors to Watch' & More at Palm Springs Film Fest

by Caryn Robbins — December 28, 2015

Variety will present two-time Academy Award nominee Will Smith with theCreative Impact in Acting Award, presented by Mercedes-Benz,which celebrates his scope of work

HBO to Debut Documentary BECOMING MIKE NICHOLS, 2/22

by Caryn Robbins — December 17, 2015

With disarming candor, wry wit and sharp self-deprecation, Nichols delivered a master class on his craft in what would be his last in-depth interviews, for BECOMING MIKE NICHOLS, debuting MONDAY, FEB.

Williamstown Theatre Festival Now Accepting Applications for 2016 Training Program

by Tyler Peterson — December 14, 2015

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced that WTF is now accepting applications for their prestigious training programs for the 2016 Season.

Tampa Repertory Theatre to Present TRUE WEST

by Tyler Peterson — December 14, 2015

Tampa Repertory Theatre will present Sam Shepard's bracing comedy True West at Studio 120 on the University of South Florida campus January 7 through 24, 2016.

2Cents Theatre's DEN OF THIEVES Opens in January

by Tyler Peterson — December 9, 2015

2Cents Theatre, the producers of the critically-acclaimed productions of the hit musicals Rent and Fugitive Songs is thrilled to present DEN OF THIEVES, written by 2015 Pulitzer Prize winning author Stephen Adly Guirgis and directed by Eric Augusztiny.

VIDEO: Patina Miller Shares MOCKINGJAY Cover of 'The Hanging Tree' in Time for Part 2 Premiere

by TV News Desk — November 19, 2015

Stage and screen star Patina Miller took to Twitter today to share a clip of her covering 'The Hanging Tree', a tune from THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1.

Linda Emond and More Join Ralph Fiennes in Old Vic's THE MASTER BUILDER; Headed to Broadway Next Fall!

by Jessica Khan — November 19, 2015

David Hare's new adaptation of Ibsen's THE MASTER BUILDER has rounded out its company, led by Ralph Fiennes, for its winter run at The Old Vic, and Broadway actress Linda Emond is among the new additions to the cast.

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2 Coming to IMAX Theaters 11/20!

by BWW News Desk — November 20, 2015

IMAX Corporation and Lionsgate today announced that The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, the next installment of the global blockbuster “Hunger Games” franchise, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released in IMAX® 3D theaters domestically for the film's Nov

Labyrinth Theater Sets 17th Annual Barn Series Lineup; Performances Begin 11/30

by Tyler Peterson — November 19, 2015

Labyrinth Theater Company has announced the line-up for the 17th Annual Barn Series, the award-winning company's free play reading series.

WAKE UP with BWW 11/9/2015 - SCHOOL OF ROCK Is Now in Session!

by Jessica Khan — November 9, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: SCHOOL OF ROCK is now in session on Broadway, LOST GIRLS opens off-Broadway and more!