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BLACK HOLE WEDDING Set for Planet Connections Festivity, Now thru 7/10
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2015

The Planet Connections Theatre Festivity presents Black Hole Wedding, a new musical fueled by shimmying electrons, with script and lyrics by Katherine Brann Fredricks and script and music by Paul Edward Nelson. Katherine Brann Fredricks directs a cast of eleven including Tommy Alsip*, Hadley Cronk*,...


Most Polite Productions Presents WOMEN & CHILDREN, Now thru 7/9
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2015

Most Polite Productions presents Women & Children, a tale of snow globes, secrets, friendship and love. Written and directed by Michael Boothroyd, Women & Children will be presented at The Paradise Factory tonight, June 17th at 7:45pm, Sunday, June 21st at 2pm, Tuesday, June 23rd at 9:30pm, Wednesda...


Update: THE DAY SHALL DECLARE IT Extended Through 7/31
by Louisa Brady - June 18, 2016

After the sold-out and award-winning success of The Day Shall Declare It in 2015, Wilderness returns to the Los Angeles Arts District to remount its immersive, site-specific theatre experience, opening Tuesday, May 10, 2016 and running through Sunday, June 19, 2016. [UPDATE: The show has been extend...


TV Exclusive: Watch a Clip from RSC's OTHELLO; Opens in Theatres on 9/23
by TV - On the Road - September 08, 2015

Beginning September 23, the Royal Shakespeare Company's acclaimed production of Shakespeare's Othello will play in select movie houses across North America. The production, which opened to rave reviews at the RSC's home in Stratford-upon-Avon, was filmed for 'Live from Stratford-upon-Avon,' the RSC ...


New Play D!CKHEAD to Run 4/14-17 at Paradise Factory
by Tyler Peterson - March 28, 2016

DICKHEAD, a bold new play by Dave Cash, is set for its debut run April 14-17 at The Paradise Factory. Set in a boxing ring with play-by-play commentary by a team of sports announcers, DICKHEAD presents an unflinching and irreverent look into the inner workings of one man's mind as he battles the dem...


RIVER MONSTERS Returns to Animal Planet in April
by Tyler Peterson - March 02, 2016

Freshwater detective, biologist and extreme angler Jeremy Wade has spent three decades traveling the world's waterways in search of man-eaters that lurk beneath the surface of rivers and lakes in some of the most inhospitable locations in the world. Now, Jeremy will use his unparalleled knowledge to...


PUNK GRANDPA Set for Planet Connections Theatre Festivity This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2015

Over a magical weekend, the family outcast at five and three-quarters year old Laura and her Grandpa connect with a unique sense of humor and a reckless, abandoned approach to life. Through family stories, photos and film footage the audience is brought into this dynamic and uplifting tale of a man ...


Cupcake Lady Productions to Present IMAGINARY FRIENDS! at Planet Connections Theatre Festivity
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - June 10, 2016

Cupcake Lady Productions is set to perform an original multimedia show entitled Imaginary Friends! in the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity (planetconnections.org), opening Friday, June 17th at 8:30pm. The production is a combination of stand up comedy, filmed comedic sketches, and short plays th...


BWW Blog: Meggie Cansler - Superheroes in Love and Fantastical Family Night Rehearsals
by Guest Blogger: Meggie Cansler - August 01, 2015

As one glorious concert ends, another rehearsal process has begun in full swing! Our cast of 'Fantastical Family Fun Night' has been at it rehearsing all week! This show has some goodies in it such as a fantastic tap routine to Step in Time, a groovy Jackson Five Medley, and I get to sing some Disne...


New NYC-Based Web Series HISTORY Begins Filming
by Tyler Peterson - June 02, 2016

'History' is a six-episode scripted web series that explores the relationships, friendships and the sexual and gender politics of young gay men in New York City....


BLIZZARD: A LOVE STORY Premieres Tonight at Planet Connections Theatre Festivity
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2015

Lifedream Productions is pleased to present Melissa Skirboll's new one-act play, Blizzard: A Love Story in its world premiere at the Paradise Factory in New York, as part of the 7th annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. Helmed by the award winning director LORI KEE, this production stars GARY...


Penny Jackson Joins Playwrights For A Cause Lineup at Atlantic Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - May 02, 2016

The final writer for the annual Playwrights for a Cause benefit is Penny Jackson, and her play is BEFORE. The event will be Sunday, July 24th at 7:30 pm at the Atlantic Theatre (Linda Gross Theater), 336 West 20th Street, NYC 10011....


HOPELESS Set for Planet Connections Theatre Festivity
by Tyler Peterson - June 16, 2015

The Dare Tactic announces the premiere of HOPELESS, written and directed by Vinny Eden Ortega, as part of the 6th Annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, June 15th through July 12th at the Paradise Factory....


BLIZZARD: A LOVE STORY Premieres Tonight at Planet Connections Theatre Festivity
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2015

Lifedream Productions is pleased to present Melissa Skirboll's new one-act play, Blizzard: A Love Story in its world premiere at the Paradise Factory in New York, as part of the 7th annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. Helmed by the award winning director LORI KEE, this production stars GARY...


Bugsy Malone Returning to the Lyric Hammersmith in Summer 2016
by Tyler Peterson - December 11, 2015

Bugsy Malone re-opened the Lyric Hammersmith in April 2015 following a multi-million pound redevelopment and the creation of the Reuben Foundation Wing. It was the UK's first professional stage production of Bugsy Malone in over a decade....


Cast of the Donmar Warehouse's LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES Featured in New Audiobook
by Tyler Peterson - January 28, 2016

A brand new audio adaptation delving into Choderlos de Laclos' infamous novel of seduction, intrigue and revenge, Les Liaisons Dangereuses - starring the cast of the current sold-out London theatre production at the Donmar Warehouse, including Elaine Cassidy (The Paradise), Janet McTeer (The Honoura...


BWW Review: JACK & JILL Spar For Love at Santa Monica Playhouse
by Don Grigware - February 08, 2016

In Jack & Jill, playwright Jane Martin introduces us to a fictitious contemporary couple, both from previous failed marriages, who meet, have a reluctant affair, replete with doubts and insecurities, and eventually tackle marriage. At the very top they are skeptical about love and commitment - at le...


RSC Live to Bring OTHELLO to US Cinemas Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - August 26, 2015

Beginning September 23, the Royal Shakespeare Company's acclaimed production of Shakespeare's Othello will play in select movie houses across North America.  The production, which opened to rave reviews at the RSC's home in Stratford-upon-Avon, was filmed for "Live from Stratford-upon-Avon," the RSC...


Collider Theater Will Launch with LOVE, SEX AND DEATH IN THE AMAZON This October
by Nicole Rosky - September 01, 2015

Robert Murphy and Jean Randich announce the launch of their brand new theater company, Collider Theater, with the world premiere production of Love, Sex and Death in the Amazon opening October 10 and running through October 31, 2015 at The Paradise Factory at 64E4 in the East Village....


WHEN THE PARTY'S OVER to Play Planet Connections Theatre Festivity
by Tyler Peterson - June 17, 2015

WHEN THE PARTY'S OVER, written by Glory Kadigan and directed by Eric Mercado, is presented as part of the 7th Annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. ...


Investigation Discovery Premieres New Series JUDGMENT DAY: PRISON OR PAROLE? Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 22, 2016

Investigation Discovery today announced a premiere date for JUDGMENT DAY: PRISON OR PAROLE?, an original miniseries directed and executive-produced by Peabody and Emmy Award-winning documentarian, Joe Berlinger....


ITV Axes JEKYLL AND HYDE Following Complaints That It Was Too Violent
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2016

Charlie Higson's reboot of the classic horror thriller JEKYLL AND HYDE has been axed by ITV after a single season...


Horowitz, Morisseau, Nwandu, Shanley and Taylor Set for PLAYWRIGHTS FOR A CAUSE This July
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2016

The annual PLAYWRIGHTS FOR A CAUSE benefit will be Sunday, July 24th, beginning at 7:30 pm at the Linda Gross Theater, 336 West 20th Street, NYC 10011. The special performance will include six original plays....


Immersive THE DAY SHALL DECLARE IT Returns to LA in May
by Tyler Peterson - April 13, 2016

After the sold-out and award-winning success of The Day Shall Declare It in 2015, Wilderness returns to the Los Angeles Arts District to remount its immersive, site-specific theatre experience, opening Tuesday, May 10, 2016 and running through Sunday, June 19, 2016. The internationally acclaimed phy...


Photo Flash: First Look at NIX at Planet Connections
by Tyler Peterson - June 24, 2016

The Planet Connections Theatre Festivity presents NIX, a new musical adaptation of Hamlet driven by a muscular, vulnerable heroine, putting herself in harm's way for justice.  After receiving the PCTF Award for outstanding lyrics, & nominations for Outstanding, Direction, Script & Production in 2015...






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