CHICK FLICK THE MUSICAL to Premiere This Fall in Chicago
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 1, 2016
Grab your friends and head out for an evening of humor, heart, and harmony as Chick Flick the Musical comes to The Royal George Theatre Cabaret, 1641 N. Halsted Street in Chicago. This uniquely female-positive new musical begins previews November 1, and opens November 10 for an open run.
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA's Lucas Hedges to Star in YEN at MCC Theater
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2016
MCC Theater announced today that breakout actor Lucas Hedges -- whose performance opposite Casey Affleck in the film festival favorite Manchester by the Sea, written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan, is garnering rave reviews ahead of its November 18 theatrical release -- will lead the cast of the American premiere of YEN, Anna Jordan's Bruntwood Prize-winning play, directed by MCC alum Trip Cullman.
AMC to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of 'Fearfest' This October
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 11, 2016
To mark the 20th anniversary of AMC FearFest, one of TV's longest-running annual thematic programming celebrations, the network will offer the largest collection of horror and genre film titles in its history.
The Florentine Opera to Premiere SISTER CARRIE This Fall
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 7, 2016
Milwaukee, WI -- The Florentine continues to craft its seasons with a blend of imaginatively staged classic operas and important new American works. The nation's sixth oldest opera company will launch the 83rd Season with the world premiere of SISTER CARRIE, a new work by the two-time Grammy Award-winning creators of Elmer Gantry.
The Wooster Group Founder Receives 2016 Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2016
The Gish Prize Trust today announced that Elizabeth LeCompte, founding member and director of the internationally acclaimed experimental theater company The Wooster Group, has been selected to receive the 23rd annual Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize.
TNT Orders Pilot for Original Hour-Long Drama HINGES
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 26, 2016
TNT, a division of Turner, has ordered a pilot for HINGES from John Wells Productions, which is being produced in association with Warner Horizon Television and Turner's Studio T.
Southwark Playhouse Announces Full Casting for SIDE SHOW
by Liz Cearns - Sep 14, 2016
Full casting is announced today for Broadway musical Side Show, which will receive its UK Premiere in a brand new production at Southwark Playhouse, opening on Wednesday 26 October with previews from Friday 21 October.
ALL THE WAYS TO SAY I LOVE YOU with Judith Light Extends at MCC Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2016
MCC Theater has announced a one-week extension-now through October 16, 2016 - for the first production of its 30th Anniversary Season, All the Ways to Say I Love You, a new play by Neil LaBute, directed by Leigh Silverman and starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Judith Light in a one-woman tour de force.