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Sense8 (a play on the word sensate /?s?nse?t/, meaning aware) is an upcoming American science fiction drama series created, co-written and co-directed by The Matrix trilogy creators Andy and Lana Wachowski. Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski will executive produce and co-write the series, which will be streamed on Netflix in June 5, 2015. The series revolves around eight strangers from different parts of the world who suddenly become mentally and emotionally linked and it will explore the themes of identity, sexuality, gender, persecution, bigotry, and fear.

Netflix Announces Additional Casting for CURSED Photo Netflix Announces Additional Casting for CURSED
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 04, 2019

Devon Terrell (Barry), Gustaf Skarsgård (Westworld, Vikings), Daniel Sharman (Fear the Walking Dead, Medici), Peter Mullan (Ozark), Lily Newmark (Pin Cushion), Shalom Brune-Franklin (The State, Our Girl), Sebastian Armesto (Poldark, Broadchurch), Emily Coates (Flack), Catherine Walker (Versailles, T...


NATIVE GARDENS to Tour to 4 Community Partner Venues Photo NATIVE GARDENS to Tour to 4 Community Partner Venues
by A.A. Cristi - June 08, 2018

The Globe is happy to announce that the Globe for All Tour will continue to bring shows to the community in 2018, with support provided by Theatre Forward's Advancing Strong Theatre grant program. Following the Globe engagement of Karen Zacarias's hilarious comedy directed by Edward Torres, Native G...


Adam Shapiro and Scandal's Katie Lowes Join the Company of WAITRESS Tonight! Photo Adam Shapiro and Scandal's Katie Lowes Join the Company of WAITRESS Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - July 17, 2018

We're getting some fresh faces in the diner! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Katie Lowes ('Scandal') and actor/director Adam Shapiro (Steve Jobs) will join the company of Waitress tonight, July 17 in the roles of Dawn and Ogie, respectively. This real-life married couple will both make thei...


Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Announces Cast of THE CAKE Photo Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Announces Cast of THE CAKE
by Julie Musbach - March 08, 2018

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, announces the Midwest premiere of The Cake by Bekah Brunstetter, directed by Lauren Shouse, and featuring RTE Founders Tara Mallen and Keith Kupferer, RTE Member Krystel McNeil, wi...


Netflix Announces New Series MESSIAH from Mark Burnett & Roma Downey Photo Netflix Announces New Series MESSIAH from Mark Burnett & Roma Downey
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2017

Netflix, the world's leading Internet entertainment service, will bring MESSIAH, an epic suspenseful drama exploring the lines among religion, faith and politics, to its members around the globe in 2019....


Marga Gomez' Brings LATIN STANDARDS to Borderlands Theater Photo Marga Gomez' Brings LATIN STANDARDS to Borderlands Theater
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2018

Between vivid portrayals of characters from 1960's Manhattan to present day San Francisco, Marga Gomez ponders the ballads (or Latin Standards) penned by her late father Willy Chevalier: a comedian/producer/entrepreneur and composer of dance tunes steeped in jealousy and obsession....


Yale Rep to Present Nambi E. Kelley's Stage Adaptation of NATIVE SON Photo Yale Rep to Present Nambi E. Kelley's Stage Adaptation of NATIVE SON
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2017

Yale Repertory Theatre presents NATIVE SON, the critically acclaimed new play by Nambi E. Kelley adapted from the iconic American novel by Richard Wright, directed by Seret Scott, November 24 December 16 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, November 30....


Connecticut Repertory Theatre Announces Cast Of Terrence Mann-Directed MAMMA MIA! Photo Connecticut Repertory Theatre Announces Cast Of Terrence Mann-Directed MAMMA MIA!
by A.A. Cristi - May 01, 2019

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) announces casting for the first production of the 2019 Nutmeg Summer Series: "Mamma Mia!," the Tony Award-nominated musical based on the songs of ABBA.  The cast includes Broadway actors Jessica Hendy (Broadway's "Cats," "Aida"), Jennifer Cody (Broadway's "Shrek",...


Cast Announced For J'OUVERT At Theatre503 Photo Cast Announced For J'OUVERT At Theatre503
by Julie Musbach - May 07, 2019

Nicole Lecky (Superhoe, Royal Court Theatre; C4's Fresh Meat, Channel 4; SENSE8, Netflix), Annice Boparai (17, The Vaults; Trojan Horse, Edinburgh) and Yvette Boakye (Girls, UK tour and Soho Theatre; Heroine & Kanye The First, HighTide Festival) will bring to life J'Ouvert, the debut play from one o...


New Comedy KING OF CUBA By Cristina García Opens At Berkeley City Club Photo New Comedy KING OF CUBA By Cristina García Opens At Berkeley City Club
by Stephi Wild - June 25, 2018

King of Cuba, a new comedy by award-winning writer Cristina Garcia, opens with a press night on Saturday, July 21, and runs through August 19 (previews July 19 & 20) at the historic Berkeley City Club. The summer adventure of the Central Works 2018 season King of Cuba, is developed by Ms. Garcia in ...


Terrence Mann & Liz Larsen to Lead SWEENEY TODD Concert in Connecticut Photo Terrence Mann & Liz Larsen to Lead SWEENEY TODD Concert in Connecticut
by Julie Musbach - May 22, 2018

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) announces the casting for the second production of the 2018 Nutmeg Summer Series: 'Sweeney Todd: A Musical Thriller in Concert', a Tony-Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London. Peter Flynn directs....


SHOWTIME Orders Comedy Series WORK IN PROGRESS Photo SHOWTIME Orders Comedy Series WORK IN PROGRESS
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 30, 2019

SHOWTIME has ordered an eight-episode season of the new half-hour comedy series WORK IN PROGRESS, created by Abby McEnany and Tim Mason. McEnany stars in the series, expected to premiere later this year. Mason directed the pilot. Lilly Wachowski (The Matrix, Sense8) will co-write the first season an...


Rivendell Announces Extension of THE CAKE Photo Rivendell Announces Extension of THE CAKE
by A.A. Cristi - May 04, 2018

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core will add four performances to the run The Cake by Bekah Brunstetter, directed by Lauren Shouse, and featuring RTE Founders Tara Mallen and Keith Kupferer, RTE Member Krystel McNeil,...


Netflix's SENSE8 Finale Launches Globally on June 8 Photo Netflix's SENSE8 Finale Launches Globally on June 8
by Macon Prickett - April 24, 2018

Personal lives are pushed aside as the cluster, their sidekicks, and some unexpected allies band together for a rescue mission and BPO take-down in order to protect the future of all Sensates....


Filmmaker Tom Tykwer Named Jury President of Berlin International Film Festival Photo Filmmaker Tom Tykwer Named Jury President of Berlin International Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - November 02, 2017

With German director, screenwriter, film composer, and producer Tom Tykwer serving as Jury President, the International Jury will decide who will receive the Golden Bear and Silver Bears of the 2018 Berlinale Competition....


All-Female Cast Announced for Les Enfant Terribles' INSIDE PUSSY RIOT Photo All-Female Cast Announced for Les Enfant Terribles' INSIDE PUSSY RIOT
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2017

An exciting all-female cast have been announced for Inside Pussy Riot the new immersive theatre show from Les Enfants Terribles, the creators of Olivier nominated hit Alice's Adventures Underground, Bird&Carrot (Brodsky/Baryshnikov) and Pussy Riot's co-founder Nadya Tolokonnikova....


THE WALKING DEAD Season Three Available on DVD Today Photo THE WALKING DEAD Season Three Available on DVD Today
by Macon Prickett - March 13, 2018

Deception can be your deadliest enemy when Season 3 of “Fear the Walking Dead” – the companion series to the #1-rated cable series “The Walking Dead” – arrives on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD March 13 from Lionsgate. As society collapses around them, the families must come together to survive t...


Netflix Announces New Anthology Series, HISTORIA DE UN CRIMEN Photo Netflix Announces New Anthology Series, HISTORIA DE UN CRIMEN
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 28, 2018

Netflix, the world's leading internet entertainment service, announced today Historia de un Crimen, a new scripted crime anthology series that will tackle notorious controversial crimes that have rocked countries for decades, generated social turmoil and triggered charges of corruption and a search ...


Berkeley Rep Announces Final Casting For A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 Photo Berkeley Rep Announces Final Casting For A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2018

Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced final casting for A Doll's House, Part 2, written by Lucas Hnath and directed by Les Waters, which begins previews on Thursday, September 6 and runs through Sunday, October 21. Individual tickets begin at $30 ($15 if you're under 35) and can be purchased on...


Adam Shapiro and Scandal's Katie Lowes Will Join the Cast of WAITRESS Photo Adam Shapiro and Scandal's Katie Lowes Will Join the Cast of WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - July 11, 2018

We're getting some fresh faces in the diner! Katie Lowes ('Scandal') and actor/director Adam Shapiro (Steve Jobs) will join the company of Waitress on July 17 in the roles of Dawn and Ogie, respectively. This real-life married couple will both make their Broadway debuts in the show, and will get to ...


THE FAVOURITE, SCHITT'S CREEK Among Nominees for the GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS Photo THE FAVOURITE, SCHITT'S CREEK Among Nominees for the GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 25, 2019

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today the nominees for the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards live from the Sundance Film Festival. The 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards are presented by Delta Air Lines, Gilead, and Ke...


VIDEO: Netflix Releases LOST IN SPACE Full Trailer Photo VIDEO: Netflix Releases LOST IN SPACE Full Trailer
by Macon Prickett - March 06, 2018

Lost in Space is a Netflix Original dramatic and modern reimagining of the classic 1960's science fiction series. Set 30 years in the future, colonization in space is now a reality, and the Robinson family is among those tested and selected to make a new life for themselves in a better world. But wh...


Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with SQUARE ROUNDS at Finborough Theatre Photo Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with SQUARE ROUNDS at Finborough Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - August 30, 2018

This autumn, Proud Haddock will bring Tony Harrison's lyrical play Square Rounds to the Finborough Theatre for its first UK production in nearly 30 years since its rediscovery. This all-female ensemble cast will star Gracy Goldman (Sense8, Netflix; Doctor Who, BBC1; Richard II, RSC), Letty Thomas (T...


Route 66 Theatre Company Presents I'M GONNA PRAY FOR YOU SO HARD Photo Route 66 Theatre Company Presents I'M GONNA PRAY FOR YOU SO HARD
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2018

Ella is a precocious and fiercely competitive actress whose sole aim in life is making her famous playwright father, David, proud. Over the course of a boozy evening, Ella and David deliberate over whether to read the reviews of her Off-Broadway debut...and things unravel from there. Halley Feiffer'...


Casting Announced For SQUARE ROUNDS by Tony Harrison Photo Casting Announced For SQUARE ROUNDS by Tony Harrison
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2018

In a new production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the rediscovery of Tony Harrison's Square Rounds in its first UK production for nearly 30 years opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 4 September 2018 (Press Nights: Thursday, 6 September and Friday, 7 ...






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