After playwright Jeremy O. Harris’ hit show Slave Play had its final performance at the Golden Theatre on January 19th, 2020, he was applauded by some for changing the way audiences engaged with Broadway theater — but also found many detractors. Harris had insisted on being a co-producer of the show, made sure to offer more affordable tickets ( $39 rather than the average $124 ), and hosted a “Black Out” performance, which reserved all 804 seats for black students, performers, journalists, and artists. It seemed a shoe-in for Tony accolades, then the coronavirus pandemic shuttered Broadwa y and live performances around the globe. With everything in disarray, it was unclear whether the theater awards would happen due to the protracted season. Related Stories What It Took to Orchestrate 'Bad Romance' for 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' 'The Color Purple' Broadway Musical Revival Gets a Limited-Edition Double Vinyl Set Related Stories Country's 15 … [Read more...] about ‘This Is a Play About Shades’: Jeremy O. Harris Revisits ‘Slave Play’ Script
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‘My Zoe’, ‘Safer At Home’ And ‘The Vigil’ Post To Specialty Box Office; ‘Minari’ Surpasses $250K
Written, directed and starring Julie Delpy, the family drama My Zoe from Blue Fox Entertainment hit theaters this weekend before dropping on VOD on May 25. As the big banner and specialty box office attempt to find its footing as restrictions of the pandemic lift at a cautious glacial pace, the film managed to add some coin to its box office till, earning an estimated $32,506 for its opening weekend in 237 theaters. Also reporting numbers for their opening weekends in the specialty box office space are a pair of thrillers starting with the pandemic-themed feature Safer At Home from Vertical Entertainment. The thriller hit 79 theaters in its debut and banked an estimated $41K — not too shabby. The Vigil , an IFC Films supernatural horror that is steeped in ancient Jewish lore, opened in 55 theaters and earned $25K . Another healthy number for an opening considering the circumstances. Related Story Notes On The Season: Golden Globes Gets The … [Read more...] about ‘My Zoe’, ‘Safer At Home’ And ‘The Vigil’ Post To Specialty Box Office; ‘Minari’ Surpasses $250K
Warner Animation Group Sets Allison Abbate & Chris Leahy As Toppers
Warner Animation Group said today that Allison Abbate and Chris Leahy will take the roles of senior-level creative executives at the animated film production arm of Warner Bros Pictures. Abbate has been named EVP, while Leahy has been named SVP. Toby Emmerich, President and Chief Content Officer, Warner Bros. Pictures, who shares oversight of Warner Animation Group with Courtenay Valenti, President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Pictures, said of the announcement: “Allison and Chris are well known and well respected in the animation community and will be key to expanding our operations at Warner Animation Group. We have ambitious plans for WAG and will rely on Allison and Chris to attract world-class animation talent to help us develop and deliver a robust slate of both animated and live-action/hybrid titles.” Related Story J.J. Abrams To Produce 'Oh, The Places You'll Go!' Movie In Works At Warner Bros Amid Dr. Seuss Ramp-Up Adds Valenti: “Warner … [Read more...] about Warner Animation Group Sets Allison Abbate & Chris Leahy As Toppers