Friday, February 2, 2024

Musical Adaptation Of Bestseller ‘The Interestings’ In Works With ‘Waitress’ Composer Sara Bareilles And Playwright Sarah Ruhl by Greg Evans

Waitress composer Sara Bareilles and Pulitzer finalist playwright Sarah Ruhl are teaming up on a stage musical adaptation of Meg Wolitzer’s bestselling 2013 novel The Interestings. Bareill…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:24AM
Thursday, May 11, 2023

Video: HBO Unveils IS THIS A ROOM Film Adaptation REALITY Trailer Starring Sydney Sweeney

HBO has released the official, full-length video trailer for REALITY, the film adaptation of the 2019 play, 'Is This a Room,' written and directed by Tina Satter. The film stars Emmy nominee…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM
Thursday, April 20, 2023

Today on Broadway: Thursday, April 20, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

Reviews for ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong,’ Malloy’s ‘Witches’ to Debut This Fall, ‘Is This A Room’ Adaptation to Premiere in May “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Fri…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM
Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Teaser Trailer Released for Reality Starring Sydney Sweeney by Margaret Hall, Raven Brunner

The film is an adaptation of the play Is This A Room?, which played Broadway in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

REALITY Starring Sydney Sweeney Premieres This May on HBO Max

Emmy nominee Sydney Sweeney will star in HBO's Reality, based on Tina Satter's play Is This a Room.

SOURCE: Theatrely at 12:05PM

Video: Watch the IS THIS A ROOM Film Adaptation Trailer Starring Sydney Sweeney

The film is written and directed by Tina Satter and based on her 2019 play, “Is This A Room,” the film stars Emmy® nominee Sydney Sweeney (HBO’s “Euphoria” and “The White Lotus�…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM
Friday, February 3, 2023

16 Shows to See Off Broadway in February - Catch Oscar Isaac, Parker Posey, Kara Young, a new Suzan-Lori Parks' musical and more by Raven Snook

Catch Oscar Isaac, Parker Posey, Kara Young, a new Suzan-Lori Parks' musical and more February may be the shortest month of the year, but it's bursting with exciting new Off-Broadway shows. …

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Saturday, October 1, 2022

James Baldwin—Live on Stage in His Own Words - Why three different companies have turned his historic conversations into theatre by Raven Snook

Why three different companies have turned his historic conversations into theatre --- The spirit of legendary author and activist James Baldwin has long haunted New York City stages, whether…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Friday, June 10, 2022

Today on Broadway: Friday, June 10, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

“Come from Away” to Close, Jodie Cromer to Make Broadway Debut, ‘Is This A Room’ Inspired Film to Star Sydney Sweeney “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podca…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM
Thursday, June 9, 2022

Is This A Room-Inspired Movie Adaptation in the Works by Raven Brunner

Sydney Sweeney will lead the movie with stage actors Josh Hamilton and Marchánt Davis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

Euphoria's Sydney Sweeney to Star in Film Adaptation of Is This A Room by Caitlin Moynihan

Euphoria's Sydney Sweeney will star in a film adaptation of Tina Satter’s Is This A Room, according to Deadline. The play bowed at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre in the fall of 2021. The scrip…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

Tina Satter's IS THIS A ROOM to Be Adapted Into New Film Starring Sydney Sweeney

Tina Satter's Is This A Room, which premiered on Broadway in 2021, will be adapted into a new film. The new film will star Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney as Reality Winner. The cast is also…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM
Monday, May 16, 2022

Six and Kimberly Akimbo Lead 2022 Drama Desk Nominations by Caitlin Moynihan

Nominations have been announced for the 66th Annual Drama Desk Awards, honoring the best in Broadway, off and off-off-Broadway theater in the 2021-22 season. George Takei announced the nomi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Drama Desk Award Nominations 2022: 'SIX' and 'Kimberly Akimbo' Lead the Pack - Which of your favorites made the list? by Raven Snook

Theatre's return season has been triumphant and rocky. Because of COVID-19, schedules are constantly changing, not just for individual productions but for theatre awards, too. Traditionally,…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Monday, May 9, 2022

Tony Award Nominations 2022: 'A Strange Loop,' 'MJ,' 'Paradise Square' Lead the Pack - The complete list of nominees for Broadway's return season by Raven Snook

The complete list of nominees for Broadway's return season --- Earlier this morning, Broadway favorites Adrienne Warren and Joshua Henry announced the 2022 Tony Award nominees on YouTube, an…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Friday, April 15, 2022

What's It Like Designing Costumes for Three Shows at Once? - Three-time Tony nominee Toni-Leslie James on her very busy return season by Ayanna Prescod

Three-time Tony nominee Toni-Leslie James on her very busy return season --- Toni-Leslie James didn't just make it as a costume designer. The self-taught Broadway vet and Yale School of Dram…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Thursday, December 9, 2021

Tonys Administration Committee Announces First Set of Rulings for the 2021-2022 Season by Broadway.com

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met on December 8 to confirm the eligibility status of 12 Broadway productions for the 2021-2022 season. This was the first time the committee met to…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM
Saturday, November 27, 2021

Is This A Room Ends Broadway Run November 27 by Talaura Harms

The play, constructed from the transcript of Reality Winner's FBI interrogation, opened at the Lyceum Theatre October 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Thursday, November 25, 2021

#16 – ‘Revival Red’ is on the Music Man Marquee by Automatic Episode Import

Follow @BwayPodNetwork on Twitter. Find co-hosts on Twitter at @AyannaPrescod, @CLewisReviews, and @TheMartinAcuna. Tickets for Is This A Room and Dana H. playing in rep at the Lyceum Theatr…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 12:00AM
Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Emily Davis and Deirdre O'Connell Talk About Documentary Theatre and Getting It Right by Talaura Harms

The two actors are now starring in Is This A Room and Dana H. in rep at the Lyceum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Monday, November 22, 2021

Offscript: Real Talk With Deirdre O’Connell and Emily Davis by American Theatre Editors

The stars of 'Dana H' and 'Is This a Room' talk about their approach to 2 very different but similarly challenging real-life characters.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:17PM
Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Broadway: What's Closed, Canceled or Rescheduled? - All the changes to the Broadway lineup due to COVID-19 by Raven Snook

Which shows are reopening when during the 2021-2022 season  --- When Broadway theatres shuttered due to the COVID-19 crisis on March 12, 2020, they vowed to reopen in a month. That did not …

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Tuesday, November 9, 2021

‘Is This A Room’ Q&A: Director Tina Satter On A Changing Broadway, Last-Minute Reprieves & Hoping For A Visit From Reality Winner by Greg Evans

Last week, a Twitter meme gave New York theater its best tickle in ages: With news that the brilliant, unconventional and decidedly non-parade-like plays Is This A Room and Dana H. had been …

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00AM
Monday, November 8, 2021

Broadway sound designers break new barriers by Caitlin Huston

On Broadway, the field of sound design has long been dominated by men and lacking in diversity.  But this season, sound designer Twi McCallum made her Broadway debut with “Chicken & B…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:00AM
Friday, November 5, 2021

Today on Broadway: Friday, November 5, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

BREAKING NEWS: WICKED MOVIE CASTING!!!!!! ‘Dana H.”, “Is This A Room” Extend!  “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines o…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM
Thursday, November 4, 2021

Broadway is off to a shaky start, but a last-minute reprieve for two acclaimed plays lifts spirits by Peter Marks

Anemic ticket sales initially led producers to cancel “Is This a Room” and “Dana H.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:18PM
Wednesday, November 3, 2021

After Announcing an Early Closing Date, Is This A Room and Dana H. Extends Two Additional Weeks by Caitlin Moynihan

There is now an extra two weeks to see Tina Satter's Is This A Room and Lucas Hnath's Dana H. at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre. After announcing that the productions would close on Novemb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:36PM

DANA H. and IS THIS A ROOM Will Play an Additional Two Weeks on Broadway

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Broadway productions of Is This a Room and Dana H., which were previously set to conclude performances next week at the Lyceum Theatre, will extend f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36PM

Acclaimed Broadway Plays ‘Is This A Room” & ‘Dana H.’ Get Two-Week Reprieves Due To Ticket Demand by Greg Evans

The critically acclaimed Broadway plays Is This A Room and Dana H. have been given two-week reprieves by ticket-buyers: Recently-announced early closing dates have been rescinded due to incr…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:15PM

‘Is This a Room,’ ‘Dana H.’ extend past Broadway closing notice by Caitlin Huston

“Is This a Room” and “Dana H.” will now play two weeks past their initial closing notice, producers announced Wednesday.  The plays, which are running in repertory at the Lyceum The…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:15PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards