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“Under the Sycamores” is BorderLight's first commissioned work and premiered as part of BorderLight's 2021 Virtual Fringe Festival, which included over 30 digital and remote-access theatre, video, and audio-based works. 

It is with great shock and sadness that Cleveland Play House shared the news of the passing of Managing Director Kevin Moore. On Saturday, October 24th, Kevin tragically died possibly due to a pulmonary embolism or heart attack. He was 59 years old.

Today, BET+ and Tyler Perry Studios announced that the new original series TYLER PERRY'S BRUH will launch on Thursday, May 7 exclusively across all platforms.

On the heels ofBET's new original series, “Tyler Perry's The Oval” claiming the #1 spot as the new scripted series for general market P18-49, P2+ for ALL of cable TV,* Tyler Perry expands his content offerings with two new original series for the network's premium streaming service BET+, “Tyler Perry's Bruh” and “Tyler Perry's Ruthless.” The first series to complete production, “Tyler Perry'sBruh,” produced by Perry exclusively for BET+, examines the world of dating, career, and friendship in a present-day society for a group of 30-something-year-old college friends. The second series currently in production, “Tyler Perry's Ruthless,” will serve as a spin-off to the popular linear series “Tyler Perry's The Oval.” The new one-hour drama follows a young woman named Ruth into the dark underworld of a fanatical religious cult. “Tyler Perry's Bruh” and “Tyler Perry's Ruthless” are written, directed and executive produced by Tyler Perry. Michelle Sneed will also serve as Executive Producer of the series for Tyler Perry Studios.

The Green Room 42 presents 'LOOK WHAT WE MADE,' an evening of contemporary musical theatre by the graduating class of New York University's **Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, Cycle 26. For one night only, these writers will present songs from their new musicals. From folk to pop to post-classical electronica, these phenomenal artists have you covered. Join us as we celebrate their post-graduate debut!

ER alum Goran Visnjic has been cast as a series regular in the new CBS drama series EXTANT from Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television and CBS Television Studios.

'THE DARK I KNOW', winner of the 2013 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival National Musical Theater Award, takes the stage next week at the Midtown International Theatre Festival. Starring Sabina Petra (recently Mrs. Potts in the Beauty and the Beast national tour) and Noah Parets* (recently Billy Elliot in the National Broadway tour Billy Elliot the Musical), this much anticipated, award-winning musical comes to life for six performances at the June Havoc Theater July 21-August 4.

The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF)'s fourteenth season will include a slate of full-length plays and musicals, as well as Short Subjects. The Festival will run from July 15 to August 4, 2013, at the June Havoc Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 1st floor; the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 1st floor; the Main Stage Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 4th floor; and the Jewel Box Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 4th floor.

The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF)'s fourteenth season will include a slate of full-length plays and musicals, as well as Short Subjects. The Festival will run from July 15 to August 4, 2013, at the June Havoc Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 1st floor; the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 1st floor; the Main Stage Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 4th floor; and the Jewel Box Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 4th floor. Tickets are $15 for short plays and $18 for longer plays. Tickets are available at www.midtownfestival.org. The Festival also offers various group discounts and package passes, good for full-length and short plays.

The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) has announced the lineup of full-length plays and musicals for its fourteenth season, running from July 15 to August 4, 2013 at the June Havoc Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 1st floor; the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 1st floor; the Main Stage Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 4th floor; and the Jewel Box Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 4th floor. Tickets are $15 for short plays and $18 for longer plays. Readings are free. Tickets will be available in May at www.midtownfestival.org or by phone at 866-811-4111. The Festival also offers various group discounts and package passes, good for full-length and short plays.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts previously announced national awardees for outstanding work from the regional festivals that were held January 8 through March 3, 2013. Individual awardees and a representative from each of the outstanding productions will travel to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. for an expenses-paid trip to participate in the 45th annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), today, April 15-20, 2013.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced national awardees for outstanding work from the regional festivals that were held January 8 through March 3, 2013. Individual awardees and a representative from each of the outstanding productions will travel to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. for an expenses-paid trip to participate in the 45th annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), April 15-20, 2013.

Be sure to catch John Watts in NYC when he plays the following, with more to be announced shortly.

John Watts is set to release new material in honor of 9/11.

John Watts is set to release new material in honor of 9/11.

Manhattan Theatre Source writers reflect the 2000-2009 zeitgeist with InGENIUS 2010 Short Play Festival. The festival will close on January 31.

Manhattan Theatre Source writers reflect the 2000-2009 zeitgeist with InGENIUS 2010 Short Play Festival. The festival opens Thursday, January 21st, 2010. Week 1 runs from January 21st - 24th and Week 2 is January 27th - 31st.

Thespian Production presents a showcase of four original one act plays January 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 2010 at Turtle Shell Theater.

Manhattan Theatre Source writers reflect the 2000-2009 zeitgeist with InGENIUS 2010 Short Play Festival. The festival opens Thursday, January 21st, 2010. Week 1 runs from January 21st - 24th and Week 2 is January 27th - 31st.