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The British Academy Film Awards, London’s equivalent of the Academy Awards, celebrated and spread the love among many of the year’s buzziest films Feb. 12. The 70th annual BAFTAs…
Today’s notices for kids offer a two-for-one musical opportunity! “Who Am I: A Christmas Lullaby” is casting young talent for several roles in both a stage and on-screen pr…
Clear your throat and repeat: “The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.” In case that wasn’t clear, a regional production of the Lerner and Loewe musical “My Fair…
The Directors Guild of America handed out their 2017 awards to some of Hollywood’s most accomplished and promising visionaries Feb. 4. There may be only five slots for directors at the…
The 28th annual Producers Guild Awards honored the best producers of film, television, documentaries, and beyond in a Jan. 28 ceremony at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton Hotel. Hollywood&r…
Theater is built on the foundation of sharing ideas. Enter TEDxBroadway, an ideal marriage between a platform dedicated to “ideas worth spreading” and Broadway, the epicenter of …
In today’s Backstage casting notices, a (quite timely) new musical about Ellis Island will hold an open casting call for nonunion talent. We also have another brand new musical seeking…
Cheryl Boone Isaacs, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, was joined by Oscar winners Brie Larson, Jennifer Hudson, and more to announce the nominees for the 89th an…
The art of casting film, television, and theater got the recognition it deserves Jan. 19 at the Casting Society of America’s 32nd Annual Artios Awards, recognizing the industry’s…
Fans and actors took to Twitter yesterday to celebrate #nationalswingday, but what exactly is a Broadway swing? While many actors dream of landing a spot at the top, some may end …
Diversity and inclusion are the words on everyone’s lips, from the Academy to the Golden Globes—and, increasingly, the New York stage. The Theater Subdistrict Council is putting …
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“The parts of Mia that I related to were going on audition after audition and walking into a room where everybody’s kind of…
As the Broadway mega hit “Hamilton” takes over the city of Chicago, so, too, does its acclaimed Off-Broadway counterpart, “Spamilton.” The satirical take on the Found…
Today in Backstage casting, lead and supporting roles are sought for a short film about struggling artists (a subject for which you may be able to draw from real-life experience!). We also h…
Awards season kicks into high gear today with the announcement of the film nominees for the 2017 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards. The U.K. equivalent of the Academy Awards…
The Clive Barnes Foundation handed out top honors to some of New York City’s finest theater and dance artists today. Hosted at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theatre by Michael Ri…
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s 74th annual Golden Globe Awards honored both entertainment veterans and newcomers Jan. 8 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, in a cerem…
In this week’s roundup of notices you may have missed, we’ve got opportunities spanning genres and mediums: a feature film, a union production of a Neil Simon drama, and even a V…
Backstage held its final Facebook Live interview of 2016 on Dec. 19 with actors Drew Droege and Michael Urie. Droege, whom many will know from his viral Chloë Sevigny parody YouTube vid…
This one will appeal to theater nerds, the “Star Wars”-obsessed, and everyone in between. Casting is underway for “The Princess is a Jedi,” a six-episode musical come…
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“Frozen”If you still can’t “Le…
Today in Atlanta notices, you have the chance to get involved in “Manifesto,” a scripted series from executive producer Kevin Spacey.
The drama seeks male and female talent…
It’s nearly Christmas, but before you succumb to an eggnog stupor, check out today’s casting roundup consisting of four awesome on-camera opportunities, including an upcoming bud…
Dreaming of some warmer weather and laughs this holiday season? Writer and star Jason Segel’s 2008 hit comedy “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” may be worth a revisit. Not only d…
Today’s casting roundup includes four fantastic commercial opportunities, one of which is a Disney spot paying $1,000/day! Check them all out below and then get ready to break out thos…
