The Colling Media Snapshot Survey was conducted on October 19-20, 2020 and canvassed 550 adults 18+ from throughout the United States. The study's purpose was to determine to what extent the pandemic has changed attitudes and behaviors about patronizing movie theaters, subscribing to streaming video services and purchasing gaming consoles. Top findings of the … [Read more...] about Bad News for Movie Theater Industry: Moviegoers May Not Return After Pandemic
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ATM Productions Fall Theater Festival Celebrates Theater’s Grand Dames
ATM Productions today announced that its Fall Theater Festival will celebrate theater's underrepresented "Grand Dames"—strong, mature female artists who seldom play leading roles despite the majority of this demographic in the population of performers, directors and playwrights and patrons. The festival thus continues the ATM tradition of inclusivity for all. ATM puts the … [Read more...] about ATM Productions Fall Theater Festival Celebrates Theater’s Grand Dames
“If the Fates Allow: A Hadestown Holiday Album” to Be Released November 20
Sing It Again Records and Broadway Records have announced that If The Fates Allow: A Hadestown Holiday Album, will be released digitally and on CD on Friday, November 20. Pre-orders for the album are now being accepted at www.broadwayrecords.com or on Amazon at https://amzn.to/30OFQza. If The Fates Allow: A Hadestown Holiday Album offers both solace and celebration as we … [Read more...] about “If the Fates Allow: A Hadestown Holiday Album” to Be Released November 20
Cinemark to Give Away 1,000 Private Watch Parties for the Ultimate In-Theatre Halloween Experience
Cinemark Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s largest and most influential movie theatre companies, is celebrating the spookiest time of the year by giving away 1,000 Private Watch Parties – putting big screams on the big screen this Halloween. The Private Watch Party giveaway begins Friday, Oct. 9 at 10:31 a.m. CT at www.cinemark.com or the Cinemark app. A Cinemark … [Read more...] about Cinemark to Give Away 1,000 Private Watch Parties for the Ultimate In-Theatre Halloween Experience
The Beacon Jams to Stream Exclusively on Twitch Every Friday From October 9 Through November 27
Trey Anastasio and MSG Entertainment present The Beacon Jams, an eight-week virtual residency to be streamed for free exclusively on Twitch, live from New York City’s historic Beacon Theatre every Friday at 8:00 pm ET from October 9 through November 27. The Beacon Jams performances will have no live audience and will feature acoustic and electric performances as well as … [Read more...] about The Beacon Jams to Stream Exclusively on Twitch Every Friday From October 9 Through November 27
Hiking the Divide to Unite Presents a Conversation with “Allegiance” Cast Members – to Benefit the Actors Fund
e2e Treks - Hiking the Divide to Unite, a group bringing access and awareness of climate and culture through documentaries, podcasts and showcases of artists and Native communities, is proud to announce a special streaming event benefitting The Actors Fund, “How History, Location and Adversity Inform, Inspire and Influence Theatre” with various cast and creative team … [Read more...] about Hiking the Divide to Unite Presents a Conversation with “Allegiance” Cast Members – to Benefit the Actors Fund
Cast of “Cats” Reunites Nearly 35 Years Later for “With Love, Now and Forever! cats4covidrelief” Benefit for Broadway Cares COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund
Nearly 35 years after their first performance, the touring cast of CATS (National 3) has reunited for a very special virtual theatrical event, WITH LOVE, NOW AND FOREVER! CATS4COVIDRELIEF, a fundraiser for the Broadway Cares Covid-19 Emergency Assistance Fund, which supports The Actors Fund. This special event will premiere Friday, October 23 at 8 PM ET / … [Read more...] about Cast of “Cats” Reunites Nearly 35 Years Later for “With Love, Now and Forever! cats4covidrelief” Benefit for Broadway Cares COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund
Broadway on Demand Launches “Broadway Access Pro” – Broadway Master Classes and Training
Broadway On Demand, the theater-focused streaming platform, announces the launch of Broadway Access Pro, a subscription service dedicated to individuals interested in taking master classes and training courses from Broadway’s most celebrated creators, launching on September 21st. https://get.broadwayaccess.com/pages/pro Broadway Access Pro provides … [Read more...] about Broadway on Demand Launches “Broadway Access Pro” – Broadway Master Classes and Training
Wild Weekend Planned for Int’l Wild Bunch Film Fest in Willcox Arizona, Oct 2/4
The 5th Annual Int'l Wild Bunch Film Festival kicks off Friday Oct 2nd with independent film screenings at the Willcox Historic Theatre 134 N Railroad Ave, Willcox, AZ at 3pm until 10pm. Saturday's screening times are from 11:30am to 10:00pm, and Sunday's times are 10am to 2:45pm. Some films that were submitted include actors Val Kilmer, Pat Boone, Diane Ladd, Ed … [Read more...] about Wild Weekend Planned for Int’l Wild Bunch Film Fest in Willcox Arizona, Oct 2/4
Mailer Tuchman Media Launches “DieRy” Monologue Challenge for Aspiring Actors to Aid in The Actors Fund’s COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Today, Mailer Tuchman Media, in collaboration with The Actors Fund, launched the #DieRyMonologueChallenge, a social media contest for aspiring actors, tied to the release of the production company’s latest film DieRy, a thriller set in the modern day of social media, which premieres August 25 on iTunes/AppleTV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play and Vimeo. DieRY follows influencer … [Read more...] about Mailer Tuchman Media Launches “DieRy” Monologue Challenge for Aspiring Actors to Aid in The Actors Fund’s COVID-19 Relief Efforts