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Sketch Comedy Web Series THE WRITERS ROOM to Host Premiere Party At Young Ethel's Photo Sketch Comedy Web Series THE WRITERS ROOM to Host Premiere Party At Young Ethel's
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 28, 2024

Explore the creative process behind THE WRITERS ROOM, a new sketch comedy web series, at its premiere party at Young Ethel's, featuring stand-up, improv, and music performances. Learn how to attend. ...


Nicole Kassell Boards as Lead Director on Sister's Darkly Comic Series THE BABY Photo Nicole Kassell Boards as Lead Director on Sister's Darkly Comic Series THE BABY
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 09, 2020

Sky and HBO have today announced that DGA and Emmy Award winner Nicole Kassell (Watchmen, The Leftovers) will board the Sky/HBO co-production The Baby as lead director....


THE WRITERS ROOM Comes to 54 Below This Month Photo THE WRITERS ROOM Comes to 54 Below This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024

Join Actor Therapy New Works (ATNW) and Very Intense Productions at 54 Below for a night in The Writers Room! Committed to bringing New Work to the stage, this concert will feature new musical theatre songs written by inspiring emerging writers and composers. Come support and celebrate Broadway’s wo...


INTO THE WOODS & More Lead Los Angeles' July 2023 Theater Top Picks Photo INTO THE WOODS & More Lead Los Angeles' July 2023 Theater Top Picks
by BWW Staff - July 05, 2023

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. July 2023's top picks include Into The Woods, Strew, and more!...


VIDEO: Nicole Kidman Talks Not Being 'Strong Enough' to Sing on Broadway Photo VIDEO: Nicole Kidman Talks Not Being 'Strong Enough' to Sing on Broadway
by Michael Major - December 08, 2021

While on Andy Cohen's Sirius XM Radio show, Nicole Kidman was asked if she would ever perform in a Broadway musical. Although she has sung in movie musicals like The Prom and Moulin Rouge, Kidman stated that her voice is not strong enough to sustain a Broadway run. Watch the full interview clip now!...


What You Need to Know About the World Premiere of PROXIMITY at Lyric Opera of Chicago Photo What You Need to Know About the World Premiere of PROXIMITY at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 21, 2023

See details about the world premiere of Proximity at Lyric Opera of Chicago!...


FUN HOME opens TheaterWorks Hartford's 22/23 Season Photo FUN HOME opens TheaterWorks Hartford's 22/23 Season
by Grace Cutler - August 20, 2022

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero, has announced details for its upcoming 2022–2023 season which is filled with great music, captivating stories, and world-class writing....


Soho Theatre Announces Soho Six, Record Verity Bargate Award Submissions, Three New O Photo Soho Theatre Announces Soho Six, Record Verity Bargate Award Submissions, Three New On Demand Plays, and Masterclasses
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2020

The Soho Theatre has announced  Soho Six, Record Verity Bargate Award submissions, plus new on-demand plays and masterclasses....


Geffen Playhouse Selects Playwrights For The Writers' Room 2020/2021 Cycle Photo Geffen Playhouse Selects Playwrights For The Writers' Room 2020/2021 Cycle
by Stephi Wild - August 03, 2020

Geffen Playhouse today announced its selection of six local writers to participate in the third cycle of The Writersa?? Room, a forum for engagement and collaboration between Los Angeles playwrights. The participants for 2020/2021 are Meghan Brown, Diana Burbano, Donald Jolly, Matthew Paul Olmos, T....


Interview: Christine Lakin's Ever Revolving Around CINDY's THE DISCO BALL Photo Interview: Christine Lakin's Ever Revolving Around CINDY's THE DISCO BALL
by Gil Kaan - October 03, 2023

Last year’s Garry Marshall Theatre production of Cindy & The Disco Ball returns reincarnated as Cindy & The Disco Ball: The Musical opening October 7, 2023. Both Joseph Leo Bwarie and Christine Lakin reprise their co-directorial roles of this retro retelling of the classic Cinderella story. Christin...


Inevitable Foundation Launches Pipeline Program Photo Inevitable Foundation Launches Pipeline Program
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 21, 2021

Disabled screenwriters who have gone through programs from Inevitable Foundation’s Pipeline Partners are encouraged to reach out to their contact at their respective organization who will then refer them to the Screenwriting Fellowship with a priority application. ...


Review: WRECKING BALL at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Photo Review: WRECKING BALL at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
by Ana-Brit Asplen - October 20, 2023

The team at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company knows how to produce a successful play from all standpoints. Whether you’re a television enthusiast, a writer, a person who has to work with others in a professional setting, or someone who has a desire to stand up for what’s right, Wrecking Ball can be app...


Parity Productions Announces Commission Award Winners and More! Photo Parity Productions Announces Commission Award Winners and More!
by A.A. Cristi - November 12, 2021

Theatre production company Parity Productions, the only New York theatre company that ensures that they fill at least 80% of the creative roles on their own productions—playwrights, directors, and designers—with women, trans, and gender-expansive artists and offers free tools to encourage the rest o...


Original Cast Member Jason Gray Returns to BYUtv's STUDIO C Photo Original Cast Member Jason Gray Returns to BYUtv's STUDIO C
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 20, 2020

Family entertainment network BYUtv today announced that original 'Studio C' cast member Jason Gray will return to the fan-favorite sketch comedy show in fall 2021....


Ojai Playwrights Conference Announces 2020 Season Featuring 15 Online Plays Photo Ojai Playwrights Conference Announces 2020 Season Featuring 15 Online Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 22, 2020

Ojai Playwrights Conference has announced a series of online, intimate artistic residencies and programs designed for 2020 circumstances, continuing for the 23rd season the work of developing new plays and providing support for diverse writers both emerging and established....


Neal Street Productions Announces Recipients Of New Screenwriters Bursary Photo Neal Street Productions Announces Recipients Of New Screenwriters Bursary
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2021

Neal Street Productions today reveals the five recipients of its previously announced screenwriters bursary scheme aimed at supporting and training emerging Black, Asian and ethnic minority screenwriters....


Chain Theatre Announces WHAT PASSES FOR COMEDY As Next Production, Beginning October Photo Chain Theatre Announces WHAT PASSES FOR COMEDY As Next Production, Beginning October 28
by A.A. Cristi - September 15, 2022

The critically-acclaimed Chain Theatre has announced the world premiere production of G.D. Kimble's WHAT PASSES FOR COMEDY, directed by Chain Managing Director Rick Hamilton. ...


VIDEO: Watch Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball in Amazon's BEING THE RICARDOS Trailer Photo VIDEO: Watch Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball in Amazon's BEING THE RICARDOS Trailer
by Michael Major - October 19, 2021

'Being the Ricardos', a new film from Amazon starring Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball and Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz. The biopic was written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Linda Lavin, and John Rubinstein are also featured. Watch the trailer for the highly-anticipated film ...


Geffen Playhouse Launches 2021/2022 Cycle Of 'The Writers' Room' Playwrights Group Photo Geffen Playhouse Launches 2021/2022 Cycle Of 'The Writers' Room' Playwrights Group
by Stephi Wild - July 16, 2021

Applications for the program are now open to all playwrights who currently reside in Los Angeles. The submission deadline is 9:00 p.m. PDT August 16, 2021. Learn more here!...


Noor Theatre Announces Heather Raffo, Sylvia Khoury, And Sahar Jahani As Part Of The Photo Noor Theatre Announces Heather Raffo, Sylvia Khoury, And Sahar Jahani As Part Of The Second Pop Collab COHORT
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2020

Writers Sahar Jahani (Ramy, 13 Reasons Why, Just One Night), Sylvia Khoury (Selling Kabul, Power Strip, Against the Hillside), and Heather Raffo (Noura, 9 Parts of Desire) will comprise Noor Theatre's second Artists Advancing Cultural Change Cohort in partnership with Pop Culture Collaborative to de...


Life Jacket Theatre Company Launches New Writers Room To Support Emerging LGBTQ+ Play Photo Life Jacket Theatre Company Launches New Writers Room To Support Emerging LGBTQ+ Playwrights In NYC
by A.A. Cristi - November 19, 2024

Life Jacket Theatre Company launched the WRITERS ROOM, a program supporting emerging LGBTQ+ playwrights in NYC. The initiative invites applications for its inaugural cohort, running March to May 2025....


Kendra Augustin, Kim Brockington, Jahquale Mazyck & James Anthony Tyler Join The Fire Photo Kendra Augustin, Kim Brockington, Jahquale Mazyck & James Anthony Tyler Join The Fire This Time Festival New Works Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 28, 2022

The Obie-Award winning The Fire This Time Festival has announced the four playwrights – Kendra Augustin, Kim Brockington, Jahquale Mazyck and James Anthony Tyler –  who will be developing work in the 5th cycle of its New Works Lab program....


The Paley Center for Media Announces Schedule for the 28th Annual Paley International Photo The Paley Center for Media Announces Schedule for the 28th Annual Paley International Council Summit
by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2022

The Paley Center for Media announces the agenda and speaker lineup for its 28th Annual Paley International Council Summit “Forging New Horizons: The Next Era for Media.” Taking place Tuesday, November 8 and Wednesday, November 9, the Summit will be live and in-person for the first time in three year...


 Baltimore Center Stage Announces All Black Women Cast and Artistic Team for THE GLOR Photo Baltimore Center Stage Announces All Black Women Cast and Artistic Team for THE GLORIOUS WORLDOF CROWNS, KINKS AND CURLS
by Stephi Wild - February 17, 2021

Baltimore Center Stage has announced the cast and artistic team for the world premiere of The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls, the first offering of the Mainstage Series. The play will be delivered solely virtually.  ...


BWW Interview: Rachel Bloom Talks New Book, Bullies, Musical Theatre, and Adam Schles Photo BWW Interview: Rachel Bloom Talks New Book, Bullies, Musical Theatre, and Adam Schlesinger
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 30, 2020

Ahead of the release, Rachel spoke to BroadwayWorld about some of the book's highlights - including a chapter on bullies, a chapter on musical theatre, and a dedication to the late songwriter Adam Schlesinger....






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