Veteran Actor Rodger McDonald to Perform in THE JANE AUSTEN SOIREE
by Gigi Gervais
- Dec 4, 2021
A theater fixture in the Sacramento area for over 27 years, veteran director & actor, Rodger McDonald will grace the stage at the Lincoln Civic Auditorium on December 11 as the uniquely eccentric characters Sir Walter Elliot & Admiral Croft in Placer Repertory Theater’s performance of Persuasion featured at holiday event the Jane Austen Soiree.
BWW Interview: TICK, TICK… BOOM!'s Isaac Robinson-Smith On His BOOMing Career
by Gil Kaan
- Nov 15, 2021
Upnext Productions’ of Jonathan Larson’s TICK, TICK… BOOM! will open November 21st at The Atlas Space at Thymele Arts. Clint Foley directs the cast of Isaac Robinson-Smith, Mandie Hittleman and Christopher Fishburne. Isaac opened up to me about his history with Upnext Productions and his thriving career.
AS GOOD AS GOLD Will Be Performed at Theatre 40 Next Month
by Stephi Wild
- Aug 16, 2021
The cast of As Good As Gold includes Marie Broderick and Landon Beatty (both recently seen in Theatre 40's production of Taming the Lion), Wendy Hammers, David Westbay, Nicola Victoria Buck, Chance Denman and Michael P. McDonald.
Classical Theatre Company Announces 2021-22 Season
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 29, 2021
Classical Theatre Company has announced the lineup for its 2021-2022 Mainstage Season. As the only professional theatre company in the State of Texas that solely produces classical drama on a year-round basis, CTC only produces plays that are 100 or more years old.
BETTY WHITE'S PET SET The Complete Series Will Be Available on DVD
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Dec 16, 2020
BETTY WHITE’S PET SET, a long-unseen series created by and starring the sitcom legend, will make its debut on digital platforms and DVD on February 23, 2021. Celebrating the show’s 50th anniversary, BETTY WHITE’S PET SET will be released by MPI Media Group in partnership with Darren Wadyko Media and Albets Enterprises.
San Francisco Mime Troupe Presents A RED CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Nov 11, 2020
Dec.11, 2020 will mark another premiere and the first time the SFMT presents a Holiday Audio offering with a SFMT worker's take on the Dicken's classic in A Red Carol. A Red Carol will be broadcasting on select public radio station and available online beginning Dec. 11, 2020.
Billy Porter and More Join Season Two of THE TWILIGHT ZONE
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 12, 2020
CBS All Access has announced casting for season two of The Twilight Zone, according to Variety. Broadway and screen favorite Billy Porter has joined the cast, along with Morena Baccarin, Colman Domingo, Ethan Embry, Jenna Elfman, Tavi Gevinson, Tony Hale, Abbie Hern, Gillian Jacobs, Sophia Macy, Joel McHale, Chris Meloni, Jimmi Simpson and Daniel Sunjata.
BWW Review: Carol Burnett at the Tilles Center
by Nicholas Pontolillo
- Nov 12, 2019
Carol Burnett is one of the last living legends of Hollywood; she is the epitome of comedy. As a critic, this was a career highlight for me. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I'd be in the same room with one of my heroes. On October 23, Ms. Burnett honored Long Island by appearing at the Tilles Center for 2 sold-out performances of her one-woman show: Carol Burnett: An Evening of Laughter and Reflection.
Jordan Peele to Receive John Schlesinger Britannia Award For Excellence In Directing
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Sep 11, 2019
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) is pleased to announce that writer, director, producer Jordan Peele, whose films Us and Get Out have created a new genre of socially-conscious horror, will receive The John Schlesinger Britannia Award for Excellence in Directing. He joins previously announced honorees Jane Fonda, who will receive the Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film Presented by Cunard, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who will receive the Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year, Jackie Chan, who will receive the Albert R. Broccoli Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment, and Steve Coogan, who will receive the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy Presented by Jaguar Land Rover.
Emmy-winning American Comic Actor Arte Johnson Has Passed
by Marianka Swain
- Jul 4, 2019
On behalf of the Gisela Johnson and the Johnson family, we are informing you that Emmy winning comedic actor, Arte Johnson has passed at 1:45am, July 3rd, 2019. There are no services planned. His ashes will be taken to his home away from home in HI, were a private ceremony will be held.
ADG Film Society Presents CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 20, 2019
We are not alone. The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) Film Society's 2019 Screening Series will present the Oscar -winning classic CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977) and pay tribute to its Oscar-nominated Production Designer Joe Alves, ADG, at the Egyptian Theatre on Sunday, June 23 at 5:30 pm. Following the screening, Mr. Alves will explore the making of Close Encounters and behind-the-scenes challenges including creating the massive alien ships, moderated by Thomas A. Walsh, ADG, Production Designer and ADG Film Society Co-chair. The annual 2019 Screening Series Production Design: Designers On Design, highlighting the work of renowned Production Designers and their creative collaborations, is in association with American Cinematheque.
ADG Film Society Presents CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH THE THIRD KIND On 6/23
by Tori Hartshorn
- May 30, 2019
“We are not alone.” The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) Film Society's 2019 Screening Series will present the Oscar®-winning classic CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977) and pay tribute to its Oscar-nominated Production Designer Joe Alves, ADG, at the Egyptian Theatre on Sunday, June 23 at 5:30 pm. Following the screening, Mr. Alves will explore the making of Close Encounters and behind-the-scenes challenges including creating the massive alien ships, moderated by Thomas A. Walsh, ADG, Production Designer and ADG Film Society Co-chair. The annual 2019 Screening Series “Production Design: Designers On Design,” highlighting the work of renowned Production Designers and their creative collaborations, is in association with American Cinematheque.
BWW Interview: Grace Jasmine Talks THE MASHER To Be Produced at the Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Don Grigware
- May 30, 2019
Grace Jasmine writes in a variety of genres. With 47 nonfiction books in print, she decided to return to her first love, writing for theater. She sat down to talk with us about her work The Masher about to open as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
I love your logo. It looks so eerie, like the child from Les Mis turned inside out. I love bizarre tales. How did you get started writing in this style? Is this your first play for the Fringe Festival?
THE TWILIGHT ZONE Will Host a Series of Post-Show Q&As
by Stephi Wild
- May 10, 2019
The West End production of The Twilight Zone, currently running at the Ambassadors Theatre, continues to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the original and iconic CBS television series by Rod Serling with a series of special post-show Q&A's.
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