Jamie Forshaw Tapped as Executive Producer of MWM Live
The theater veteran most recently served as VP of production for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group. In his new role, he will oversee MWM Live’s slate of stage productions with an emphasis on expanding the division’s work on Broadway.
Paul F. Tompkins, Kirsten Vangsness, and Angela Kinsey Join ‘Voyage to the Stars’ Podcast
Angela Kinsey, Harvey Guillén, Erinn Hayes, Jesse Cox and Phil LaMarr round out new additions to the series.
‘Hadestown’ Tickets Sizzle After Show Wins Eight Tony Awards
“Hadestown,” the jazz-inflected show that took home eight awards, including best musical, grossed nearly $1.3 million for the week ending this past Sunday, according to industry trade group the Broadway League.
A hack-‘n’-slash ode to pinball
The Creature in the Well from developer Flight School Studio is an indie game that is an ode to pinball. But it looks nothing like the silver ball.
Tony Awards: 'Hadestown' Wins Best Musical, Tops With 8 Wins
Heading into the show, Hadestown — which follows the mythical quest of Orpheus to overcome Hades — earned the most nominations, with 14. The musical won a total of eight categories.
Building the 'War Remains' Stage
A time lapse of the team builds out the War Remains stage in its full 650 square foot glory. Each detail is handcrafted to perfectly match and immerse the audience with the virtual experience.
This Week in Comedy Podcasts
Voiced by the spot-on cast of Colton Dunn, Felicia Day, Steve Berg, and Janet Varney, this semi-improvised narrative lampoons every science-fiction trope ever troped … and has a great time doing it.
Aretha Franklin Estate Joins Nat Geo’s ‘Genius’ Installment
It was announced at TCA in February that the upcoming season of Genius would be devoted to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, who died in August at age 76.
Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield to Star in Tammy Faye Pic for Fox Searchlight
Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield are on board to star in the Fox Searchlight biopic ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’.
‘Hadestown’ Leads Tony Award Nominations
‘Hadestown’ led the Tony nominations Tuesday morning, winning nods in 14 categories.
Immersive WWI Hellscape Comes to Tribeca Film Fest
War is coming to Tribeca Film Festival, specifically World War I delivered through an immersive experience that combines the technology of virtual reality, haptic feedback, and special effects with the physical sets of a theater and voice talents of a famed podcaster.
A Sneak Peek Inside the Broadway Mounting of Hadestown
Broadway is about to travel down to Hadestown, after audiences have patiently waited for the original musical to have a second life after its 2016 New York Theatre Workshop debut.
Millie Bobby Brown & Filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu Tackling 'The Thing About Jellyfish'
Gigi Pritzker and Rachel Shane of MWM Studios, Bruna Papandrea and Reese Witherspoon are producing the adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Ali Benjamin.
'Chained' Is A Groundbreaking Exploration Of Immersive Intimacy - And Now It's Expanding
On paper, the relationship between immersive theatre and virtual reality seems clear, but few experiences have been able to harness the intersection of the two mediums in practice. Immersive theatre provides the intimacy and agency of real-world interactions, while VR allows for experiences that transcend reality and the portability of mass distribution.
Why Tribeca Is XR's Most Important Festival
The Festival will present a one-of-a-kind collaboration with popular historian/podcaster Dan Carlin and MWM Immersive that transports attendees to a WWI battlefield with stunning realism in War Remains.
Future of Storytelling Pop-Up VR Arcade Is Coming to Manhattan
The Victorian era VR experience incorporates live actors, who improvise to create a unique story for each and every participant.