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Tax Breaks Flourish; So Do Regional Film Markets
Because of state tax incentives enacted in New England and New York, film and TV production is booming in the region.
The little musical that made it big on Broadway will bring down the curtain Jan. 20 after 1,136 performances at Circle in the Square Theatre.
The Summer Play Festival announced today the 16 plays for its fourth season, set to run from July 10 to Aug. 5 on Theatre Row. The festival received more than 1,000 entries.
Scott Wojcik, Senior Casting Director, Casting by Rosen & Wojcik
Imagine that in attempting to assuage the shame of his nation, a German chancellor were to invite six million Jewish people to his country.
For someone who might have been the American Ibsen, James A. Herne has languished in obscurity long enough — since just a few years after his death in 1901.
The unspeakable horrors of the Vietnam War are the subject of many works of art. While there's always room for one more, subject knowledge must be equally matched by artistic expertise.
How do actors get health insurance before they are eligible for it through the unions? Is it through a day job, an individual insurance plan, or something else?
Every once in a while even seasoned theatregoers have to scratch their heads over a playwright's intentions and think, What was that all about? Alas, this is one of those times for me.
Who can resist the lure of the sea? Apparently not Nick Salamone, who has placed his two-act, five-actor gabfest on a particularly small boat.
This Tony-winning 1969 musical is a stirring paean to patriotism, offering an intriguing portrait of political wrangling.
You never know where the next discovery could be hiding, and let's face it: When you're casting children, how much professional experience could they have? So you want to look everywhere and keep all...
All the women SAG nominees for 'Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries' have set the bar very high.
Facing increased competition from neighboring states, New York wants to increase its tax credit benefits to 15 percent.
There are large puppets with visible actor-manipulators, and the scene involves sexual situations and x-rated lyrics with a gay-friendly attitude.
With her vibrant screen presence and mile-wide grin, Karen Allen nearly steals the show from Indiana Jones in the recent franchise-reviving flick.
With states passing film-production incentives and independent moviemakers dwelling in all corners of the country, Back Stage recently investigated the health of five important film markets.
Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has announced the participants in its 2006 Observership Program.
John Altieri, best known for his role as Bob Crewe in the first national tour of Jersey Boys, died May 4. He was 38.
Alicia Silverstone, Mary Steenburgen, and Rebecca Pidgeon will reportedly star in David Mamet's Boston Marriage at Los Angeles' Geffen Playhouse.
Because of state tax incentives enacted in New England and New York, film and TV production is booming in the region.
May 21, 2008 | Back Stage
'Spelling Bee' Sets Jan. 20 Closing
The little musical that made it big on Broadway will bring down the curtain Jan. 20 after 1,136 performances at Circle in the Square Theatre.
November 08, 2007 | Back Stage
Summer Play Festival Picks 16 Plays
The Summer Play Festival announced today the 16 plays for its fourth season, set to run from July 10 to Aug. 5 on Theatre Row. The festival received more than 1,000 entries.
April 25, 2007 | Back Stage
Scott Wojcik, Senior Casting Director, Casting by Rosen & Wojcik
Scott Wojcik, Senior Casting Director, Casting by Rosen & Wojcik
August 14, 2006 | Back Stage
Lebensraum
Imagine that in attempting to assuage the shame of his nation, a German chancellor were to invite six million Jewish people to his country.
December 18, 2006 | Back Stage
Margaret Fleming
For someone who might have been the American Ibsen, James A. Herne has languished in obscurity long enough — since just a few years after his death in 1901.
October 02, 2007 | Back Stage
If Truth Be Known
The unspeakable horrors of the Vietnam War are the subject of many works of art. While there's always room for one more, subject knowledge must be equally matched by artistic expertise.
June 07, 2007 | Back Stage
Eyeing Insurance, Virginia Virgin
How do actors get health insurance before they are eligible for it through the unions? Is it through a day job, an individual insurance plan, or something else?
November 22, 2006 | Back Stage
Gaugleprixtown
Every once in a while even seasoned theatregoers have to scratch their heads over a playwright's intentions and think, What was that all about? Alas, this is one of those times for me.
March 23, 2009 | Back Stage
Sea Change
Who can resist the lure of the sea? Apparently not Nick Salamone, who has placed his two-act, five-actor gabfest on a particularly small boat.
October 02, 2008 | Back Stage
1776
This Tony-winning 1969 musical is a stirring paean to patriotism, offering an intriguing portrait of political wrangling.
February 13, 2008 | Back Stage
How Do You Cast Kids?
You never know where the next discovery could be hiding, and let's face it: When you're casting children, how much professional experience could they have? So you want to look everywhere and keep all...
October 23, 2007 | Back Stage
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
All the women SAG nominees for 'Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries' have set the bar very high.
January 15, 2009 | Back Stage
NY State Continues Movie Push
Facing increased competition from neighboring states, New York wants to increase its tax credit benefits to 15 percent.
February 04, 2008 | Back Stage
In Fest, Puppet-Queers Lend a Hand
There are large puppets with visible actor-manipulators, and the scene involves sexual situations and x-rated lyrics with a gay-friendly attitude.
September 12, 2006 | Back Stage
The Homecoming
With her vibrant screen presence and mile-wide grin, Karen Allen nearly steals the show from Indiana Jones in the recent franchise-reviving flick.
June 16, 2008 | Back Stage
Location, Location, Location
With states passing film-production incentives and independent moviemakers dwelling in all corners of the country, Back Stage recently investigated the health of five important film markets.
November 03, 2008 | Back Stage
TCG Observerships, Travel Grants Announced
Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has announced the participants in its 2006 Observership Program.
March 28, 2006 | Back Stage
'Jersey Boys' Actor Altieri Dies
John Altieri, best known for his role as Bob Crewe in the first national tour of Jersey Boys, died May 4. He was 38.
May 08, 2008 | Back Stage
Silverstone, Steenburgen to Star in 'Boston'
Alicia Silverstone, Mary Steenburgen, and Rebecca Pidgeon will reportedly star in David Mamet's Boston Marriage at Los Angeles' Geffen Playhouse.
December 04, 2005 | Back Stage
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