With dozens of castings announced and new projects coming down the pipeline each week across television, film, and theater, it can be near-impossible to keep up. Luckily, Backstage is here t…
“Hidden Figures” has inspired a State Department education program. After screening the film at almost 80 locations overseas, a new publicly funded exchange program called #…
New York is the city that never sleeps, and with so many events and activities each week across all five boroughs, it can be hard to know what’s actually worthwhile. Here are the event…
When everything in a movie is going right, that tends to mean something terrible is lurking the the shadows waiting to strike. For the couple in “Mother!”, played by Academy Awar…
“Novitiate,” the convent-set period drama written and directed by Maggie Betts, already has swarming Academy buzz. Starring “The Leftovers” actor Margaret Qualley as …
The New York Comedy Festival has announced the first round of its lineup, featuring a number of big-name comedians and podcasts, including Chris Hardwick, Kevin Smith, Nick Offerman, and Ili…
Steve Martin is coming back to Broadway and he’s bringing with him a slate of A-list talent from all realms of the industry. Most notable is the comedian Amy Schumer, who won an Emmy A…
Hello! Welcome back to our roundup of news from stage and screen. Some things might have slipped under your radar in the last week but don’t fear, Backstage is your eye in the skies, p…
Somewhere in the grind, it’s always good to remind yourself that you’re in Hollywood. (Yes, even if you live in the Valley. Still counts, okay?) Your locale means opportunities t…
With dozens of castings announced and new projects coming down the pipeline each week across television, film, and theater, it can be near-impossible to keep up. Luckily, Backstage is here t…
“In the Envelope: An Awards Podcast” features interviews with award-winning actors and other creatives. Join host and Awards Editor Jack Smart for a front row seat to the industr…
New York is the city that never sleeps, and with so many events and activities each week across all five boroughs, it can be hard to know what’s actually worthwhile. Here are the event…
It’s a big, bright, beautiful world, thanks to today’s casting roundup! A California production of “Shrek the Musical” is currently casting all principal roles, inclu…
Joseph David-Jones is a Kentucky-born up-and-comer well worth keeping an eye on. After breakout roles as Hollis in the “Divergent” film series and as country-pop crooner Clayton …
Whether you’ve been on the beach and are itching to get back to class or are feeling your best and ready to leap into auditions, we’ve got plenty of classes, workshops, and casti…
Ok class, time to concentrate. London is ready, waiting for you to throw aside that script and venture into the big city and enjoy yourself. You never know what opportunities await unless yo…
Mandy Patinkin is joining “Great Comet,” but people are pretty pissed about it.The actor, who has not had a lead role in a musical since 2000, will play Pierre from Aug…
New York is the city that never sleeps, and with so many events and activities each week across all five boroughs, it can be hard to know what’s actually worthwhile. Here are the event…
With dozens of castings announced and new projects coming down the pipeline each week across television, film, and theater, it can be near-impossible to keep up. Luckily, Backstage is here t…
A raucous first trailer has been released for “Suburbicon,” the George Clooney-directed feature that will star Oscar winners Matt Damon and Julianne Moore. In addition to directi…
Willkommen, nonunion performers! An upcoming North American tour of “Cabaret,” the classic John Kander and Fred Ebb tuner, will hold an open casting call for non-Equity talent wh…
Hello and welcome to our weekly roundup of what’s casting. This time around we have a long list of stage opportunities from around the U.K., and it seems like Christmas has come early.…
With dozens of castings announced and new projects coming down the pipeline each week across television, film, and theater, it can be near-impossible to keep up. Luckily, Backstage is here t…
Disney has an Aladdin (and Jasmine and Genie). After a long, public search to cast its live-action “Aladdin,” Disney announced Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, and Will Smith…
New York is the city that never sleeps, and with so many events and activities each week across all five boroughs, it can be hard to know what’s actually worthwhile. Here are the event…