Taylor Hackford News

Designers Behind BLACK PANTHER and More Join THE WIZ; Full Design Team Announced!

by Stephi Wild — January 31, 2023

The design team has been announced for the all-new production of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz.

Jason Graae and David Turner Will Lead MAX AND WILLY'S LAST LAUGH Reading at Mosaic Theater's Catalyst New Play Festival

by Nicole Rosky — January 18, 2023

Co-authored by Conor Duffy and Jake Broder, Max & Willy’s Last Laugh is based on the true story of entertainers Max Ehrlich and Willy Rosen, who for 18 months performed the funniest cabaret in Europe to ensure their safety at the Westerbork Transit Camp during World War II.

Hershey Felder in CHOPIN IN PARIS is Coming to Laguna Playhouse in January

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 22, 2022

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE has announced that pianist and actor Hershey Felder will present his musical masterpiece as he portrays Monsieur Chopin in CHOPIN IN PARIS.

HERSHEY FELDER AS GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE is Coming to Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts in March

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 16, 2022

Virtuoso pianist/actor/playwright/ producer Hershey Felder will return to the Bay Area for a strictly limited engagement of his acclaimed work, Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone, part of a limited farewell tour of a character performed live more than 3000 times throughout the world.

HERSHEY FELDER AS GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE to Have Dallas Premiere at the Music Hall at Fair Park

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 14, 2022

Hershey Felder As George Gershwin Alone will make its Dallas Premiere on Sunday, January 26, 2023 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

Cinema Audio Society To Honor Alejandro González Iñárritu With Filmmaker Award At 59th Annual CAS Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 29, 2022

Alejandro González Iñárritu will receive the Cinema Audio Society's Filmmaker of the Year honor at the 59th CAS Awards on Saturday, March 4, at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown hotel.

Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight!

by Stephi Wild — September 17, 2022

Previews begin, September 17, for the 17-week engagement of Death of a Salesman.

HERSHEY FELDER: CHOPIN IN PARIS Bay Area Premiere to be Presented at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley in August

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 6, 2022

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will stage the Bay Area Premiere of Hershey Felder’s musical play Hershey Felder: Chopin in Paris.

Photos: Sara Bareilles Performs at Roundabout Gala Honoring Chita Rivera

by Jennifer Broski — March 8, 2022

Just last night, Roundabout Theatre Company honored the great Chit Rivera at its 2022 Gala 'Paint the Town' at the Ziegfield Ballroom in New York City.

Porchlight to Present Hershey Felder's DANTE AND BEATRICE IN FLORENCE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 19, 2021

Porchlight Music Theatre is partnerIng with Hershey Felder Presents - Live from Florence and its second season of productions.

Hershey Felder & The Wallis Present Seven World Premiere Live Streamed Musical Films

by A.A. Cristi — November 17, 2021

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts announces seven world premiere live streamed musical films produced by HERSHEY FELDER PRESENTS – LIVE FROM FLORENCE, including Dante & Beatrice in Florence, Mozart and Figaro in Vienna, The Verdi Fiasco, The Assembly, Chopin in Paris, The Crazy W

Ridley Scott to Receive the Cinema Audio Society Filmmaker Award

by Michael Major — November 1, 2021

Ridley Scott, one of the world’s foremost directors and producers, is most known for his work on films such as Thelma & Louise, Alien, Black Hawk Down, and Blade Runner.

COLCOA French Film & Series Festival Announces Program Lineup

by A.A. Cristi — October 15, 2021

During a press conference held today, Taylor Hackford, director, Board member of the Franco-American Cultural Fund and COLCOA Program Committee member, announced the opening film of the 25th Annual COLOCA French Film and Series Festival will be the North American Premiere of writer/director/autho

Hershey Felder Presents – Live From Florence Announces 2021-2022 Season

by Stephi Wild — October 1, 2021

Hershey Felder Presents – Live From Florence is pleased to announce a 2021-2022 season of new musical and dramatic films, to be produced in Europe and broadcast for American audiences.

TheatreWorks to Reopen October 2021 With LIZARD BOY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 27, 2021

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will resume in-person performances when it launches its previously announced 51st season, featuring eight plays and musicals presented October 2021 through August 2022, kicking off with the new indie folk-rock musical Lizard Boy.

Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald & André De Shields to be Honored by The Theatre World Awards, Hosted Online by BroadwayWorld

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 23, 2021

The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors announced today, as a departure from the annual awards ceremony, will present a one-night only virtual event to honor Broadways best with a Special Gala Award Benefit to help raise funds for the prestigious Theatre World Awards.