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"Slam Frank," a provocative new musical that reimagines Anne Frank's story to satirize progressive politics and media, is extending through the end of 2025. The off-Broadway show, which has …
"Christy," a sports drama about Christy Martin, has drawn rave reviews for Sydney Sweeney's transformative performance as the former professional boxer who endured triumph and tragedy …
"Picnic at Hanging Rock: The Musical," an adaptation of Joan Lindsay's eerie novel, will begin performances on Dec. 16 at the Greenwich House Theatre (27 Barrow Street) for a strictly limite…
Charlie Plummer, Stephen Graham, Toni Collette, Isabela Merced, Maisy Stella and Sir Anthony Hopkins will star in "Ibelin," the story of a man with a degenerative muscular disease who enjoye…
Iliza Shlesinger wrote and stars in "Chasing Summer," an upcoming romantic dramedy directed by award-winning filmmaker Josephine Decker. The filmmakers say the picture will provide a "contem…
Fusion Entertainment has added writer and director Elliot Tuttle to its roster of management clients. The move follows the debut of Tuttle's provocative feature debut "Blue Film," which prem…
The marquees on Broadway will remain illuminated after the musicians union announced it had reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, averting a strike that would have severely impact…
Stacey Gross, a perky meteorologist who uses a thermos of Prosecco and a stream of peppy banalities as crutches, has been taking audiences on an emotional roller coaster ever since "Weather …
Cinetic, the talent management and media advisory company known for its work with indie auteurs, has signed screenwriter and bestselling author Gabriel Sherman. Sherman, whose work often exp…
Jamie Bell, Cosmo Jarvis and Thomasin McKenzie will travel back to 14th century England for Paul Greengrass' "The Uprising." The historical epic is set during the Peasants' Revolt and stars …
Magnolia Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to "Maddie's Secret." The film is a John Early production in every sense. It was written, produced, and directed by the comedian, who also appears …
Elliot Tuttle knew that "Blue Film," the fictional story of a camboy who reconnects with a former high school teacher who was fired for sexually assaulting a student, was going to be divisiv…
Fan favorites from the "RuPaul's Drag Race" franchise are coming out for Adam Shankman's upcoming action-comedy feature film. Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Latrice Royale, Marcia …
Jason Bateman should start brushing up on his legalese. The "Ozark" mastermind will direct "The Partner," an adaptation of John Grisham's novel, with Tom Holland in talks to star as a junior…
"For years, people have asked me, 'What's your dream role?'" Kristin Chenoweth says. "'Is it "Hello, Dolly!"? Is it "Gypsy"?' And I've always responded, 'It hasn't been written yet.'" She pa…
Every week, James L. Nederlander performs his version of "Undercover Boss." He dons a baseball cap and sunglasses and stands in line, looking like a typical tourist as he waits to get into "…
They partied with Napoleon and Socrates, foiled murderous robots from the future and outwitted Death himself. Now Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, who played metalhead slackers in three "Bill &…
Academy Award winner Rami Malek is set to star in Ira Sachs' forthcoming film "The Man I Love." Set in the vibrant era of late '80s New York, "The Man I Love" is a described as a "musical fa…
It's a "Thor" reunion. Sir Anthony Hopkins' upcoming memoir, "We Did Ok, Kid," will be narrated by Hopkins' friend and Marvel director Kenneth Branagh, bringing together two acting titans. B…
Row K Entertainment, the newly launched theatrical distribution company, is filling out its core team. It has appointed three senior executives " Mo Rhim will join as chief revenue officer, …
Marc Shaiman, the composer and lyricist behind "Hairspray" and "South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut," will look back on five decades on Broadway and in Hollywood in his new memoir "Never …
"Let the Good Times Roll: A New Orleans Gumbo" is planning a Broadway bow after opening last month at Arizona's Phoenix Theater Company. The new musical was conceived and written by Tony Awa…
"44 " The Musical," a political satire that features music, lyrics and book by former Obama campaign staffer Eli Bauman, has announced the cast for its New York run. The show will feature T.…
Wavelength has hired producer Stacey Reiss as its new head of film, scripted and unscripted. The company's credits include Daniel Minahan's narrative feature "On Swift Horses," which s…
Cate Blanchett will star in "Sweetsick," a new film about a woman who has the ability to see what people need most in life. Alice Birch will write and direct in her feature directorial de…