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Review Roundup: Kara Young and Mallori Johnson in Aleshea Harris's IS GOD IS

by Josh Sharpe — May 14, 2026

Reviews are in for Is God Is, Aleshea Harris's new film adaptation of her play starring two-time Tony-winner Kara Young and Mallori Johnson.

Videos: See Kara Young and Mallori Johnson in New Clips From IS GOD IS

by Josh Sharpe — May 1, 2026

Two new clips have been released from Is God Is, Aleshea Harris's film adaptation of her play starring two-time Tony-winner Kara Young and Mallori Johnson.

Photos: Kara Young, Tessa Thompson & More Attend IS GOD IS New York Premiere

by Josh Sharpe — April 28, 2026

The New York premiere of Aleshea Harris's Is God Is was held on Monday at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Photos: Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, & More Attend IS GOD IS Sneak Peek Screening

by Josh Sharpe — April 7, 2026

On Monday, April 6th, a special sneak peek screening and post-reception were held for Aleshea Harris's new film, Is God Is, with stars Kara Young and Mallori Johnson in attendance.

Caissie Levy, Adam Kantor & Jo Lampert To Perform at Jewish Queer Youth Gala

by Josh Sharpe — March 3, 2026

Theater and television stars Caissie Levy, Adam Kantor and Jo Lampert will perform, and comedian and advocate Dana Goldberg will host an upcoming gala supporting Jewish Queer Youth (JQY).

Video: Kara Young Stars in First Trailer for IS GOD IS Film Adaptation

by Josh Sharpe — February 20, 2026

The first trailer has dropped for Is God Is, the new feature adaptation of Aleshea Harris' award-winning play of the same name.

Andrew Rannells, Caissie Levy & More Join Host Committee for JQY Gala

by Josh Sharpe — February 13, 2026

Co-chaired by Duvi Stahler and Rachel Sussman, the host committee includes Tovah Feldshuh, Caissie Levy, Bess Kalb, Judy Kuhn, Joshua Malina, Cristin Milioti, Andrew Rannells, Jeanine Tesori, and Zachary Noah Piser, among others.

Brandon Uranowitz to Receive 2026 Jewish Queer Icon Award

by Josh Sharpe — January 22, 2026

JQY (Jewish Queer Youth) will honor Tony Award-winning actor Brandon Uranowitz with the Jewish Queer Icon Award this March and Tony Award-winning producer Riva Marker with the JQY Trailblazer Award.

Abbey Lee and Owen Teague Will Lead U.S. Premiere of BLACKOUT SONGS

by Stephi Wild — December 9, 2025

American audiences will be introduced to the two-time Olivier-nominated writer Joe White with the U.

Reboot Studios Announces 2024 Funding Recipients To Elevate Diverse Jewish Stories

by A.A. Cristi — August 23, 2024

Reboot Studios has announced the recipients of its 2024 Creator Fund, providing financing support for four cross-platform Jewish media productions.

Video: Watch Denée Benton, Alan Cumming & More In GENIE Holiday Film Trailer Starring Melissa McCarthy

by Michael Major — November 1, 2023

Starring Oscar nominee Melissa McCarthy, the film also features Tony winner Alan Cumming, Tony nominee Denée Benton, and Tony winner LaChanze.

MAESTRO, RUSTIN & More Nominated For 2023 Gotham Awards

by Michael Major — October 24, 2023

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced the nominations for the 33rd Annual Gotham Awards, singling out 20 feature films, 11 series, and 30 performances in ten award categories.

Reboot Studios Joins Producing Team for Alex Edelman's JUST FOR US

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 23, 2023

Reboot Studios has joined the producing team for the Broadway run of Just For Us, the acclaimed one man show about antisemitism from comedian Alex Edelman.

Video: HBO Unveils IS THIS A ROOM Film Adaptation REALITY Trailer Starring Sydney Sweeney

by Michael Major — May 11, 2023

HBO has released the official, full-length video trailer for REALITY, the film adaptation of the 2019 play, 'Is This a Room,' written and directed by Tina Satter.

Video: Watch the IS THIS A ROOM Film Adaptation Teaser Trailer Starring Sydney Sweeney

by Michael Major — April 19, 2023

The film is written and directed by Tina Satter and based on her 2019 play, “Is This A Room,” the film stars Emmy® nominee Sydney Sweeney (HBO’s “Euphoria” and “The White Lotus”) and debuted to rave reviews at the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival.