Working Title News

A&E has greenlit the four-hour documentary series, “The Chicano Squad” (working title), chronicling a groundbreaking team of bilingual patrol officers plucked from their beats and suddenly promoted to Detectives to form the first all-Latin homicide unit dedicated to tackling Houston’s soaring rate of Latin homicide cases in 1979.

The BBC's historic Maida vale Studios have been sold to a partnership between Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, and Hans Zimmer and Steven Kofsky.

OPERA America has announced grants to five opera companies to support the commissioning of new works by women composers as part of OPERA America's Opera Grants for Women Composers program. The program, supported generously by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, promotes the development of new works by women and raises the visibility of women writing for the operatic medium.

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater presents the world premiere of The Pickleball Wars, by Kevin Rice, directed by Daisy Walker. Performances run Tuesdays through Saturdays, August 11 to September 9 at 8 p.m. Preview performances at 7:30 p.m. on August 9 and 10 are discounted and open to the public. 

Hulu has announced a series order of “Untitled Wayne Brady & Family Project” (working title) from Fremantle and A Wayne & Mandie Creative, the joint production company founded by Wayne Brady and Mandie Taketa. The season will consist of eight episodes.

Experience the mesmerizing darkwave rendition of The Cure's 'All I Want' by Atlanta-based band Now After Nothing. Discover their unique take on the beloved track and get a glimpse into their upcoming EP.

In August, Fells Point Corner Theatre (FPCT) will kick off its 36th season with a production of ten short plays portrayed by ten actors and directed by five directors. The ninth annual 10x10x10 Short Play Festival is the theatre's most popular offering and stages a broad collection of hilarious and compelling brand-new plays by local playwrights.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the roster of new musicals for their 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27, 2023, at New World Stages.

The KDA Creative Corps (KDACC) recently announced that Dance Camera West (DCW) has been awarded a $225,000 grant to create the VISIBILITY: SELF REFLECTIONS dance film project, which will be funded through May 2024.

Kristin Scott Thomas (Electra, Darkest Hour) and Lily James (All About Eve, Pam & Tommy) will star in the world premiere of Lyonesse, a searingly funny and passionate new play by Penelope Skinner (The Village Bike, Fresh Meat) directed by Ian Rickson (Jerusalem, Uncle Vanya). 

PCPA has announced its 2023-2024 season filled with Christmas joy, musicals, comedies, folklore, and historical stories. Join in this season for performances, play readings, and community outreach as we honor the legacy PCPA has created on the Central Coast and carry it forward into the 60th season.

Gibney Center has revealed the 2023-24 presentation season, featuring Gibney Center debuts of VIM VIGOR, 2nd Best Dance Company, and Rosy Simas Danse, plus more.

Actor's Express continues its 35th anniversary season with the critically acclaimed rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch with music and lyrics by Stephen Trask and book by John Cameron Mitchell.

Yangtze Repertory Theatre has revealed the newest members of Project YZ, the company’s AAPI Artist Residency program.

Universal has shifted the premiere date for the second part of the Wicked movie to a month earlier than its original release date. Wicked stars Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Ethan Slater as Boq, Marissa Bode as Nessarose, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard.

Antipodes Theatre Company has announced the lead artists and collaborators who will be participating in the fourth annual Winter Lab for bold work and new ideas, taking place 19 June - 1 July, 2023.

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and the Unicorn Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for The Tempest re-imagined for everyone aged six and over, revised and directed by Jennifer Tang. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Peter Allen…. Clint Holmes. The music of the Aussie showman presented by the Vegas showman at 54 Below.

The work of Jessy Tomsko to be featured in Women of The Wings: A Celebration of Female Musical Theatre Writers Volume 6 - this July at 54 Below.

Blue-collar music veteran, John Vento has announced the release of his highly anticipated album, 'Brick By Brick,' on May 19th, 2023. The album has been in the making for three years and is a true testament to Vento's passion and dedication to his craft.