Exclusive: Suzan-Lori Parks, the playwright who won a 2002 Pulitzer Prize for her Topdog/Underdog, will make her on-stage debut this fall in the world premiere Public Theater Off Broadway staging of her Plays For the Plague Year.
Parks’ performance in the production – the complete cast was announced today – will be yet another big moment in the playwright’s Fall season: A Broadway revival of Topdog/Underdog begins previews at the Golden Theatre on Sept. 27.
In the new Plays For the Plague Year, Parks will play a character called “The Writer,” joining other just-announced cast members Leland Fowler, Greg Keller, Orville Mendoza, Kenita Miller, Lauren Molina, Martín Solá, and Pearl Sun.
Directed by Niegel Smith, Plays For the Plague Year will begin a strictly limited three-week engagement on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Public’s Joe’s Pub venue, with an opening night on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The production will run through Sunday,...
Parks’ performance in the production – the complete cast was announced today – will be yet another big moment in the playwright’s Fall season: A Broadway revival of Topdog/Underdog begins previews at the Golden Theatre on Sept. 27.
In the new Plays For the Plague Year, Parks will play a character called “The Writer,” joining other just-announced cast members Leland Fowler, Greg Keller, Orville Mendoza, Kenita Miller, Lauren Molina, Martín Solá, and Pearl Sun.
Directed by Niegel Smith, Plays For the Plague Year will begin a strictly limited three-week engagement on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Public’s Joe’s Pub venue, with an opening night on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The production will run through Sunday,...
- 9/14/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The Green Room 42 in association with The Civilians, is proud to present Michael Friedman's The State of The Union Songbook to benefit The Civilians Michael Friedman Legacy Fund on Election Night, Tuesday, November 6, for two shows at 700 Pm and 930 Pm. The cast will include Jill Sobule, Jaime Cepero, Julian Fleisher, Kristolyn Lloyd, Nick Blaemire, Lauren Molina, Michael Winther, Conor Ryan, Wayne Pretlow, Johnny Shea, and Robbie Sublett, who will serve as the host for the evening, in addition to other names to be announced.
- 11/2/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The infamous Skivvies team up for their Green Room 42 return by popular demand in their well-miss Sunday Brunch Party. Known for their hit duo act that has toured the country stripping down music with Broadway guests, Lauren Molina and Nick Cearly are at the forefront of the cabaret industry. Come brunch, celebrate Easter, April Fool's day, and have a mimosa...
- 10/31/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
On Sunday, the Drama Desk Award-winning musical Desperate Measures announced that it would be wrapping up it's Off-Broadway transfer run at New World Stages later this month on Sunday, Oct. 28. In an Instagram post, one of the show's stars, Lauren Molina, confirmed the sad news, but encouraged fans to come and see this fun, original show before it closes in two weeks.
- 10/14/2018
- by Matt Tamanini
- BroadwayWorld.com
The infamous Skivvies team up for their Green Room 42 return by popular demand in their well-miss Sunday Brunch Party. Known for their hit duo act that has toured the country stripping down music with Broadway guests, Lauren Molina and Nick Cearly are at the forefront of the cabaret industry. Come brunch, celebrate Easter, April Fool's day, and have a mimosa...
- 9/20/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Around a decade after she originated the role ofReginaCandi in Rock Of Ages, Lauren Molina returns to New World Stages for another fun and funny musical romp. Having been with Desperate Measures since it began, Molina has gotten to throughlydevelop the hilarious Bella Rose. As the life of the party in Desperate Measures, we sat down with Molina to talk about the new Off-Broadway musical.
- 8/20/2018
- by David Clarke
- BroadwayWorld.com
This week the series continued with special performance from the cast of Phantom Of The Opera Ben Crawford, Ali Ewoldt, Jay Armstrong Johnson Desperate Measures Lauren Molina, Conor Ryan On A Clear Day You Can See Forever Stephen Bogardus, Melissa Errico, John Cudia, Florrie Bagel, William Bellamy, Rachel Coloff, Peyton Crim, Caitlin Gallogly, Matt Gibson, Daisy Hobbs, Craig Waletzko Beautiful Kara Lindsay, Ben Jacoby, Sara Sheppard, Gabrielle Elisabeth, Salisha Thomas, Yasmeen Sulieman, Alex Hairston.
- 7/22/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
This week's performers will include Phantom Of The Opera Ben Crawford, Ali Ewoldt, Jay Armstrong Johnson Desperate Measures Lauren Molina, Conor Ryan On A Clear Day You Can See Forever Stephen Bogardus, Melissa Errico, John Cudia, William Bellamy, Rachel Coloff, Peyton Crim, Caitlin Gallogly, Matt Gibson, Daisy Hobbs, Craig Waletzko Beautiful Kara Lindsay, Ben Jacoby, Sara Sheppard, Gabrielle Elisabeth, Salisha Thomas, Yasmeen Sulieman, Alex Hairston...
- 7/19/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
This week's performers will include Phantom Of The Opera Ben Crawford, Ali Ewoldt, Jay Armstrong Johnson Desperate Measures Lauren Molina, Conor Ryan On A Clear Day You Can See Forever Stephen Bogardus, Melissa Errico, John Cudia, William Bellamy, Rachel Coloff, Peyton Crim, Caitlin Gallogly, Matt Gibson, Daisy Hobbs, Craig Waletzko Beautiful Kara Lindsay, Ben Jacoby, Sara Sheppard, Gabrielle Elisabeth, Salisha Thomas, Yasmeen Sulieman, Alex Hairston...
- 7/19/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
This week's performers will include Phantom Of The Opera Ben Crawford, Ali Ewoldt, Jay Armstrong Johnson Desperate Measures Lauren Molina, Conor Ryan On A Clear Day You Can See Forever Stephen Bogardus, Melissa Errico, John Cudia, William Bellamy, Rachel Coloff, Peyton Crim, Caitlin Gallogly, Matt Gibson, Daisy Hobbs, Craig Waletzko Beautiful Kara Lindsay, Ben Jacoby, Sara Sheppard, Gabrielle Elisabeth, Salisha Thomas, Yasmeen Sulieman, Alex Hairston...
- 7/17/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Beginning performances at New World Stages 340 West 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, for an open-ended engagement beginning May 30 with opening night set for June 13, Desperate Measures features Gary Marachek Eleanor as Father Morse, Lauren Molina Rock of Ages as Bella Rose, Sarah Parnicky Show Boat at Houston Grand Opera as SusannaSister Mary Jo, Conor Ryan 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert' as Johnny Blood, Peter Saide Skin Tight as Sheriff Green, Nick Wyman Les Miserables as Governor von Richterhenkenpflichtgetruber and Anthony Festa, Celia Hottenstein, and Tom Souhrada.
- 6/4/2018
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
Beginning performances at New World Stages 340 West 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, for an open-ended engagement beginning May 30 with opening night set for June 13, Desperate Measures features Gary Marachek Eleanor as Father Morse, Lauren Molina Rock of Ages as Bella Rose, Sarah Parnicky Show Boat at Houston Grand Opera as SusannaSister Mary Jo, Conor Ryan 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert' as Johnny Blood, Peter Saide Skin Tight as Sheriff Green, Nick Wyman Les Miserables as Governor von Richterhenkenpflichtgetruber and Anthony Festa, Celia Hottenstein, and Tom Souhrada.
- 5/11/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Off Broadway Korean-pop musical “Kpop” topped the nominations for the 2018 Lucille Lortel Awards, snagging nine nominations for the annual awards for Off Broadway fare.
“Kpop,” which Ars Nova (“Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812”) produced in association with Ma-Yi Theater Company and Woodshed Collective, led a list of musical nominees that also included “Bella: An American Tall Tale” (six nominations) and “The Lucky Ones” (five.) The top-nominated play was “Mary Jane” (six nominations), the Amy Herzog play that premiered at New York Theatre Workshop in a staging that starred Carrie Coon (who’s nominated for an acting award).
Special awards will be given to Eve Ensler, for the lifetime achievement award; Michael Friedman, the late composer who will be inducted into the Lortel’s Playwrights’ Sidewalk; and Wp Theater, for body of work.
The full list of the 33rd annual Lucille Lortel Awards nominations follows. Winners will be announced...
“Kpop,” which Ars Nova (“Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812”) produced in association with Ma-Yi Theater Company and Woodshed Collective, led a list of musical nominees that also included “Bella: An American Tall Tale” (six nominations) and “The Lucky Ones” (five.) The top-nominated play was “Mary Jane” (six nominations), the Amy Herzog play that premiered at New York Theatre Workshop in a staging that starred Carrie Coon (who’s nominated for an acting award).
Special awards will be given to Eve Ensler, for the lifetime achievement award; Michael Friedman, the late composer who will be inducted into the Lortel’s Playwrights’ Sidewalk; and Wp Theater, for body of work.
The full list of the 33rd annual Lucille Lortel Awards nominations follows. Winners will be announced...
- 4/4/2018
- by Gordon Cox
- Variety Film + TV
New York is the city that never sleeps, and with so many events and activities each week across all five boroughs, it can be hard to know what’s actually worthwhile. Here are the events New York City actors should have on their radars this week. Broadway gender bends for a good cause.Broadway Backwards, the annual fundraiser that sees many of Broadway’s brightest perform songs from roles of the opposite gender, returns to the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 2. The event, produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids, will feature a lineup this year that includes Lea Salonga, Ethan Slater, Betsy Wolfe, Andrea Martin, Titus Burgess, Martha Plimpton, Taylor Trensch, and others. Funds raised benefit both Broadway Cares as well as NYC’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. (Tickets start at $85) Celebrate the Easter in your undies.What better way to kick off your Easter Sunday than...
- 3/30/2018
- backstage.com
On February 15 930pm the infamous Skivvies team up for their Green Room 42 return by popular demand in 'Hit Singles.' Known for their hit duo act that has toured the country stripping down music with Broadway guests, Lauren Molina and Nick Cearly are at the forefront of the cabaret industry. With love songs and breakup ballads, The Skivvies will deliver a celebration of singles, on Feb 15th National Single Appreciation Day. Don't cry at home without a Valentine-- Eat free chocolate and celebrate the badass that you are...
- 1/31/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Skivvies are Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley, award-winning NYC actormusicians doing stripped down versions of eclectic covers and comedic, genre-hopping mashups. Not only are the arrangements stripped down - cello, ukulele, glockenspiel, melodica - but the Skivvies literally strip down to their underwear to perform. Back by popular demand, the duo appeared at Feinstein's54 Below for two shows on January 14th and 20th.
- 1/21/2018
- by Stephanie Wild
- BroadwayWorld.com
Bww TV: Joe Iconis, Caissie Levy & More Get Ready to Celebrate the Holidays at Feinstein's/54 Below!
The stars align this holiday season at Feinstein's54 Below Drama Desk nominated Robert Creighton December 14 Drama Desk nominated, and Kleban Prize and Jonathan Larson Award Winning songwriter Joe Iconis December 15-17 Feinstein's54 Below New Year's Eve headliner Caissie Levy December 31 and The Skivvies Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley January 14 amp 20all stopped by Broadway's favorite cabaret venue to preview their upcoming shows.
- 12/13/2017
- by TV - Press Previews
- BroadwayWorld.com
by Nathaniel R
Before we plunge into the deep end of movie awards season, which tends to consume our every waking moment from right now through Oscar night each year, a wee theater break.
Though we love movies with all our hearts, the one thing live-action movies don't really have an equivalent of is the grand theatrical tradition of the musical comedy. I'm talking inspired silliness as goddamn raison d'etre. I recently fell hard for Desperate Measures, a hilarious wild west riff on Shakespeare's Measure for Measure. The show has now been extended three times at the York Theatre in Manhattan and will close on New Year's Eve so get to it! (The York specializes in helping develop new musicals and I'm happy to call attention to this noble cause as a bonafide fanatic of the genre.)
I sat down recently to talk to with two of the musical's stars,...
Before we plunge into the deep end of movie awards season, which tends to consume our every waking moment from right now through Oscar night each year, a wee theater break.
Though we love movies with all our hearts, the one thing live-action movies don't really have an equivalent of is the grand theatrical tradition of the musical comedy. I'm talking inspired silliness as goddamn raison d'etre. I recently fell hard for Desperate Measures, a hilarious wild west riff on Shakespeare's Measure for Measure. The show has now been extended three times at the York Theatre in Manhattan and will close on New Year's Eve so get to it! (The York specializes in helping develop new musicals and I'm happy to call attention to this noble cause as a bonafide fanatic of the genre.)
I sat down recently to talk to with two of the musical's stars,...
- 11/27/2017
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Yee Haw Get out your fancy undies For one night only, the hot musical duo The Skivvies Lauren Molina Bella Rose in The York's current production of Desperate Measures and Nick Cearley will team up with the cast of the new hit Off-Broadway musical Desperate Measures, and more, for the most outrageous, feel-good 'undie-rock' concert that The York Theatre can hold.
- 10/24/2017
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Yee Haw Get out your fancy undies For one night only, the hot musical duo The Skivvies Lauren Molina Bella Rose in The York's current production of Desperate Measures and Nick Cearley will team up with the cast of the new hit Off-Broadway musical Desperate Measures, and more, for the most outrageous, feel-good 'undie-rock' concert that The York Theatre can hold.
- 10/18/2017
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Broadway performer Lauren Molina honors Nick Sissa with an original song composed by Kathie Lee Gifford and David Friedman The Man Who Answered the Call.
- 9/22/2017
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Judy Kaye, Julia Murney, James Snyder, Erin Mackey, Mara Davi, Nicholas Barasch, Lauren Molina, Alexandra Silber, Ryan Vona, Peter Saide, and other surprise guests are scheduled to perform at the third annual Broadway's Got Guts benefit in honor of the late, great Nancy Lamott.
- 9/15/2017
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley, otherwise known as the Skivvies,are singersactorsmusicians that perform stripped down arrangements of eclecticcovers and eccentric originals.This 'undie-rock,' comedy-pop duo don't just strip down their musical arrangements, they literally strip down to their underwear to perform their distinctive mashups and eccentric originals for cello and ukulele, with touches of glockenspiel, melodica, and a surprising array of under-used instruments.
- 4/25/2016
- by Marissa Sblendorio
- BroadwayWorld.com
Squeals of delight and blood-curdling screams of fright fill Cleveland Play House's Allen Theatre, and that's partially due to Joey Taranto. The Centennial Season continues with a humorous and heartfelt production of Little Shop Of Horrors now through February 7, led by Ari Butler Seymour, Lauren Molina Audrey, and Taranto as the dentist with a mean-streak, Orin, as well as other various roles.
- 1/22/2016
- by Nicole Rosky
- BroadwayWorld.com
Beloved Tony-winning star of stage and screen Laura Benanti is once again proving what she is Broadway's favorite 'Superwoman' with the release of her new single, 'I Like Musicals.' Not only does the hilarious Benanti sing the song, but she also wrote its music and lyrics, and is backed up by The Skivvies, Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley, who also provided the arrangement. The trio teamed up last year for the Theatre Etiquette Instructional song 'Look Up.'...
- 1/15/2016
- by Matt Tamanini
- BroadwayWorld.com
There are few story premises so perfect in their simplicity as "what do we do with this dead body?" It's a foundation for countless different outcomes. Do you call the cops? Do you hide the evidence? Do you try to frame someone else? Do you show it off? Do you pretend it never happened? Those and many more questions are the driving force behind the new indie thriller Body. It's out on Dgitial HD today and it's our pleasure to premiere a clip from the movie. But not just any clip! This is the moment when things start to really go south for three unlucky ladies (played by Helen Rogers, Alexandra Turshen, Lauren Molina). But before we get to the clip, here's the official synopsis. "A darkly funny and twisted journey taking place entirely on one...
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- 12/29/2015
- by Peter Hall
- Movies.com
Merry Christmas Eve, weirdos! The folks over at Oscilloscope have let us open a present early --- an exclusive clip from the horror film, Body. The holiday-themed flick has been playing select theatres for a few weeks, and is due to premiere on VOD on December 29th.Having seen the film at the 2015 Stanley Film Festival, I can attest that there are some squirmy scenes and a very icky-and-hilarious moment with genre stalwart Larry Fessenden, who plays the hapless caretaker. What starts off as a normal night becomes a pretty messed up situation when some co-eds (played by Helen Rogers, Alexandra Turshen, and Lauren Molina) get into much more trouble than they anticipated. Here's the synopsis:a darkly funny and twisted journey taking place entirely on...
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- 12/24/2015
- Screen Anarchy
The holidays are all about joy and togetherness and goodwill toward man and all of that, but sometimes you need a break from all that sweetness. Sometimes, you need a nasty little thriller like Body to cut through all that holiday cheer. Directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, Body follows three college students (Helen Rogers, Alexandra Turshen, and Lauren Molina) who […]
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- 12/22/2015
- by Angie Han
- Slash Film
Body
Written & Directed by Dan Berk & Robert Olsen
USA, 2015
Body is a taught psychological-thriller that doesn’t so much re-invent the ‘one crazy night’ genre so much as skew it for modern sensibilities. There aren’t any scares here, but Dan Berk and Robert Olsen deliver a treatise on self-absorption that is horrifying, nonetheless. It’s rare to find this level of rich subtext in such a modest genre picture. Lively and entertaining, Body is a nice change of pace if you’re looking for something slightly more sinister this holiday season.
It’s Christmas Eve, and Mel (Lauren Molina), Holly (Helen Rogers), and Cali (Alexandra Turshen) are back home from school and bored out of their minds. They’ve tortured their younger brother, titillated old boyfriends, and tormented their dorky parents. Now it’s time for some real fun! Cali has a rich uncle who lives out in the ‘burbs.
Written & Directed by Dan Berk & Robert Olsen
USA, 2015
Body is a taught psychological-thriller that doesn’t so much re-invent the ‘one crazy night’ genre so much as skew it for modern sensibilities. There aren’t any scares here, but Dan Berk and Robert Olsen deliver a treatise on self-absorption that is horrifying, nonetheless. It’s rare to find this level of rich subtext in such a modest genre picture. Lively and entertaining, Body is a nice change of pace if you’re looking for something slightly more sinister this holiday season.
It’s Christmas Eve, and Mel (Lauren Molina), Holly (Helen Rogers), and Cali (Alexandra Turshen) are back home from school and bored out of their minds. They’ve tortured their younger brother, titillated old boyfriends, and tormented their dorky parents. Now it’s time for some real fun! Cali has a rich uncle who lives out in the ‘burbs.
- 12/15/2015
- by J.R. Kinnard
- SoundOnSight
Three college-age women on holiday break decide to abandon a quiet evening of Scrabble and pot-smoking when party girl Cali (Alexandra Turshen) insist they crash at her rich uncle’s vacant McMansion. There they ring in Christmas Eve with golf cart joyrides and various other liquor-soaked shenanigans, until the suspect Holly (Helen Rogers) discovers they’ve actually broken into a stranger’s home, more specifically that of an Asian family Cali babysat for once upon a time. Before they can leave the scene of their innocent crime, they’re discovered by a groundskeeper (played by horror filmmaker, Larry Fessenden, who, based on his acting resume, loves a good victim role), and an ensuing scuffle leaves him prone and unresponsive at the bottom of the stairs. The story then shifts into a study of group power dynamics when the trio, with Cali as their dominating lead, decides to make the scene look like an attempted rape,...
- 12/11/2015
- by Amanda Waltz
- The Film Stage
Body
Written & Directed by Dan Berk & Robert Olsen
USA, 2015
Body is a taught psychological-thriller that doesn’t so much re-invent the ‘one crazy night’ genre so much as skew it for modern sensibilities. There aren’t any scares here, but Dan Berk and Robert Olsen deliver a treatise on self-absorption that is horrifying, nonetheless. It’s rare to find this level of rich subtext in such a modest genre picture. Lively and entertaining, Body is a nice change of pace if you’re looking for something slightly more sinister this holiday season.
It’s Christmas Eve, and Mel (Lauren Molina), Holly (Helen Rogers), and Cali (Alexandra Turshen) are back home from school and bored out of their minds. They’ve tortured their younger brother, titillated old boyfriends, and tormented their dorky parents. Now it’s time for some real fun! Cali has a rich uncle who lives out in the ‘burbs.
Written & Directed by Dan Berk & Robert Olsen
USA, 2015
Body is a taught psychological-thriller that doesn’t so much re-invent the ‘one crazy night’ genre so much as skew it for modern sensibilities. There aren’t any scares here, but Dan Berk and Robert Olsen deliver a treatise on self-absorption that is horrifying, nonetheless. It’s rare to find this level of rich subtext in such a modest genre picture. Lively and entertaining, Body is a nice change of pace if you’re looking for something slightly more sinister this holiday season.
It’s Christmas Eve, and Mel (Lauren Molina), Holly (Helen Rogers), and Cali (Alexandra Turshen) are back home from school and bored out of their minds. They’ve tortured their younger brother, titillated old boyfriends, and tormented their dorky parents. Now it’s time for some real fun! Cali has a rich uncle who lives out in the ‘burbs.
- 12/11/2015
- by J.R. Kinnard
- SoundOnSight
Reviewed by Jonathan Weichsel
MoreHorror.com
Body is written and directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen. The film stars Helen Rogers, Alexandra Turshen, and Lauren Molina.
Body is a thriller about three grown women who break into the mansion where one of them babysits in order to drink all the liquor and party while the family that lives there is on vacation. After they accidentally kill the groundskeeper, the three girls spend a long time debating whether to get rid of the body or call the police. They decide on a compromise in which they will lie to the police and say that the groundskeeper tried to rape one of them and that they killed him in self defense, but before they can put their plan into action they realize that the groundskeeper isn't actually dead, but is only paralyzed with a broken neck. The three girls then proceed...
MoreHorror.com
Body is written and directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen. The film stars Helen Rogers, Alexandra Turshen, and Lauren Molina.
Body is a thriller about three grown women who break into the mansion where one of them babysits in order to drink all the liquor and party while the family that lives there is on vacation. After they accidentally kill the groundskeeper, the three girls spend a long time debating whether to get rid of the body or call the police. They decide on a compromise in which they will lie to the police and say that the groundskeeper tried to rape one of them and that they killed him in self defense, but before they can put their plan into action they realize that the groundskeeper isn't actually dead, but is only paralyzed with a broken neck. The three girls then proceed...
- 12/10/2015
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Read More: Watch: First Trailer For Christmas Eve Thriller 'Body' An exclusive clip has been released for upcoming holiday-themed thriller "Body." The film stars Alexandra Turshen, Helen Rogers and Lauren Molina as three young girls who end up with a dead body on their hands and must decide how to proceed. Home for the holidays, Holly, Cali and Mel grow bored with family time and head to Cali's uncle's house to party on their own. As it turns out, Cali was telling quite the white lie, and the house really belongs to an out-of-town family she used to babysit for. Watch the above clip to see the confrontation that begins the night of extreme tension and eventual violence. "Body" will be released by Oscilloscope Laboratories in theaters on December 11 and On Demand on December 29. Read More: Watch: First Trailer For Ghoulish Christmas Horror Comedy ‘Krampus’ with Adam Scott,...
- 12/7/2015
- by Ryan Anielski
- Indiewire
*full disclosure: an online screener of this film was provided by Oscilloscope Laboratories. **there are major spoilers in this review. Directors/writers: Dan Berk and Robert Olsen. Cast: Helen Rogers, Alexandra Turshen, Lauren Molina and Larry Fessenden. Directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen's Body is set for an upcoming December release. The film involves a girl's night out, that leads to violence. Full of tension and conflict, Body is a decent thriller, which asks a few moral questions. Unfortunately, the mostly amoral trio of female characters are unwilling to make the right decisions. This lack of morality leads to bigger and bigger problems. And, Body has some connections with recent news stories, at American universities. Here, feminist delusions over rape culture and false rape accusations seep into the film's narrative. Relevant and controversial, Body is an entertaining watch, with the film asking viewers how they would act. Parties often...
- 11/27/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The Christmas holiday is fast approaching, which means that the temptation to go hard on the eggnog will be difficult to resist. But as the upcoming thriller "Body" warns, holiday season hijinks can go too far, and put you in a fight for your life. Fair warning. Read More: Slamdance Review: Thriller Tries To Hide The 'Body' Debuting earlier this year at the Slamdance Film Festival, the film from directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen stars Helen Rogers, Alexandra Turshen, Lauren Molina, and Larry Fessenden. The story follows three young women looking for some fun on Christmas Eve, who wind up with a dead body on their hands, and that's just the start of their troubles as they spent the night trying to survive. Here's the official synopsis: A darkly funny and twisted journey taking place entirely on one unforgettable Christmas Eve, Body revolves around a trio of...
- 11/13/2015
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
The revamped The X-Files series doesn't air until January of next year, but we are getting a look at some more teaser images to hold us over until then. Also: a trailer for Body, Mystery Science Theater 3000 Kickstarter details, a Bang Bang Baby release announcement, and TeeFury's ugly Christmas sweaters.
The X-Files Series: "David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reprise their iconic roles as Agent Fox Mulder and Agent Dana Scully in the upcoming event series which will encompass a mixture of stand-alone investigative episodes and those that further the original show’s seminal mythology. In the opening episode, Mulder and Scully take on a case of a possible alien abductee. The all-new episodes will feature appearances by guest stars, including Joel McHale (“Community”), Robbie Amell (“The Flash”), Lauren Ambrose (“Dig,” “Six Feet Under”), Annabeth Gish (“The Bridge”), Annet Mahendru (“The Americans”), Rhys Darby (“Flight of the Conchords”), Kumail Nanjiani...
The X-Files Series: "David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reprise their iconic roles as Agent Fox Mulder and Agent Dana Scully in the upcoming event series which will encompass a mixture of stand-alone investigative episodes and those that further the original show’s seminal mythology. In the opening episode, Mulder and Scully take on a case of a possible alien abductee. The all-new episodes will feature appearances by guest stars, including Joel McHale (“Community”), Robbie Amell (“The Flash”), Lauren Ambrose (“Dig,” “Six Feet Under”), Annabeth Gish (“The Bridge”), Annet Mahendru (“The Americans”), Rhys Darby (“Flight of the Conchords”), Kumail Nanjiani...
- 11/11/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
The Huntington Theatre Companyopensits 2015-2016 season with the Tony Award-winning musical A Little Night Music, Stephen Sondheim's most romantic and popular work, led by Tony and Olivier nominee Haydn Gwynne, as well as Broadway's Stephen Bogardus and Lauren Molina. Huntington Artistic Director Peter DuBois after all the terrible things I do Smart People Rapture, Blister, Burn and Becky Shaw directs. Performances run throughOctober 11, 2015 at the Avenue of the Arts Bu Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below...
- 9/15/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Huntington Theatre Companyopens its 2015-2016 season with the Tony Award-winning musical A Little Night Music, Stephen Sondheim's most romantic and popular work, led by Tony and Olivier nominee Haydn Gwynne, as well as Broadway's Stephen Bogardus and Lauren Molina. Huntington Artistic Director Peter DuBois after all the terrible things I do Smart People Rapture, Blister, Burn and Becky Shaw will direct. Performances will run tonight, September 11, throughOctober 11, 2015 at the Avenue of the Arts Bu Theatre.
- 9/11/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
A trailer for the thriller the Body was released in early January. Now, an official poster is available, for this mysterious film. The graphic shows three women as the three wise monkeys (hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil). Each hovers above a corpse. And, the film will see release, in the United Kingdom, in October. As well, the film stars: Helen Rogers, Alexanadra Turshen and Lauren Molina. A preview for the film's looming launch is hosted here. The film takes place on Christmas Eve. On this day, three young women break into a wide estate. They enjoy everything the property has to offer, until a groundskeeper comes to investigate. Now, the mistletoe and eggnog is forgotten in favour of a brutal club and blood. Arthur (Larry Fessenden) likes his lawns well manicured and undisturbed. A North American release is scheduled for the Winter, Q4. A more specific...
- 9/3/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Not all horror movies have ghosts or zombies or monsters or masked murderers hacking up teenagers. Sometimes, horror movies just find regular people in terrible circumstances and watch as things heat up, like ants put under a magnifying glass in the sun. That’s the case in Body, the feature debut from the writing/directing team of Dan Berk and Robert Olsen and a solid four character thriller and a welcome surprise this year.
Three friends, Holly (Helen Rogers), Mel (Lauren Molina) and Cali (Alexandra Turshen) are hanging out on Christmas Eve. They’ve eaten too much, they’ve smoked a little weed and now they’ve gotten bored. Cali suggests they go over to her rich uncle’s house, which is empty for the holidays. They head over and drink some more and goof around a little. Then a man (Larry Fessenden) shows up and surprises them. There is an accident.
Three friends, Holly (Helen Rogers), Mel (Lauren Molina) and Cali (Alexandra Turshen) are hanging out on Christmas Eve. They’ve eaten too much, they’ve smoked a little weed and now they’ve gotten bored. Cali suggests they go over to her rich uncle’s house, which is empty for the holidays. They head over and drink some more and goof around a little. Then a man (Larry Fessenden) shows up and surprises them. There is an accident.
- 8/29/2015
- by Patrick Bromley
- DailyDead
Stars: Helen Rogers, Alexandra Turshen, Lauren Molina, Adam Cornelius, Larry Fessenden | Written and Directed by Dan Berk, Robert Olsen
Body sees three girlfriends head out for a wild night during the Christmas holidays, but their jaunt is about to turn deadly. Cali suggests they crash her rich uncle’s mansion since he’s out of town and soon they’re partying the night away. However there’s something Cali hasn’t told her BFFs – namely that they’ve actually jut broken into the place without permission! Soon their part is rumbled by the mansion’s groundskeeper (played by modern horror cinemas equivalent of Christopher Lee, one Mr. Larry Fessenden) who takes a dive down the stairs at the hands of one of the girls. Soon the fear of possible reprisals finds the terrified trio embarking on a course of action from which there is no return.
Already short enough at just over 70 minutes,...
Body sees three girlfriends head out for a wild night during the Christmas holidays, but their jaunt is about to turn deadly. Cali suggests they crash her rich uncle’s mansion since he’s out of town and soon they’re partying the night away. However there’s something Cali hasn’t told her BFFs – namely that they’ve actually jut broken into the place without permission! Soon their part is rumbled by the mansion’s groundskeeper (played by modern horror cinemas equivalent of Christopher Lee, one Mr. Larry Fessenden) who takes a dive down the stairs at the hands of one of the girls. Soon the fear of possible reprisals finds the terrified trio embarking on a course of action from which there is no return.
Already short enough at just over 70 minutes,...
- 8/28/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
In two weeks, vampires, cannibals, Halloween frights and more will grace the screen at the Muvico Theater in Rosemont, Illinois for Bruce Cambell's Horror Film Festival. Now a telekinetic kid and and an apocalypse have joined the killer lineup, as both June and JeruZalem will make their U.S. premieres at the festival.
Press Release: "Chicago, Illinois (August 6, 2015) – The second annual Bruce Campbell Horror Film Festival presented by Wizard World, running August 20 – 23 at the Muvico Theater in Rosemont, Illinois (9701 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont), is proud to announce the addition of two more films to the already bursting schedule.
June, starring Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers) and Kennedy Brice (The Walking Dead), tells the story of nine-year-old June (Brice), who has been shuffled in and out of foster homes for years. Though she tries to be good, no matter where she goes a trail of chaos and terror seems to follow.
Press Release: "Chicago, Illinois (August 6, 2015) – The second annual Bruce Campbell Horror Film Festival presented by Wizard World, running August 20 – 23 at the Muvico Theater in Rosemont, Illinois (9701 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont), is proud to announce the addition of two more films to the already bursting schedule.
June, starring Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers) and Kennedy Brice (The Walking Dead), tells the story of nine-year-old June (Brice), who has been shuffled in and out of foster homes for years. Though she tries to be good, no matter where she goes a trail of chaos and terror seems to follow.
- 8/6/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
One month from now, Bruce Cambell's Horror Film Festival will take over the Muvico Theater in Rosemont, Illinois and they've announced killer lineup that includes Tales of Halloween, a screening of Fright Night with a Q&A from Tom Holland, and Eli Roth introducing Cannibal Holocaust:
"Chicago, July 22, 2015 – The second annual Bruce Campbell Horror Film Festival presented by Wizard World, running August 20 – 23 at the Muvico Theater in Rosemont, Illinois (9701 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont), promises thrills, chills, guests and surprises to Chicago’s legions of horror fans. The four-day event, programmed by The Awesome Fest, will coincide with Wizard World Chicago and offers convention-goers and ticket holders a chance to sit back, relax, and lose their minds.
“You can have your rom-coms, your indie darlings and your blockbusters,” remarks Bruce Campbell. “I’ll take a good old-fashioned horror movie any day or night of the week!”
“With this program we...
"Chicago, July 22, 2015 – The second annual Bruce Campbell Horror Film Festival presented by Wizard World, running August 20 – 23 at the Muvico Theater in Rosemont, Illinois (9701 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont), promises thrills, chills, guests and surprises to Chicago’s legions of horror fans. The four-day event, programmed by The Awesome Fest, will coincide with Wizard World Chicago and offers convention-goers and ticket holders a chance to sit back, relax, and lose their minds.
“You can have your rom-coms, your indie darlings and your blockbusters,” remarks Bruce Campbell. “I’ll take a good old-fashioned horror movie any day or night of the week!”
“With this program we...
- 7/22/2015
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
That'll Play Podcast with Matt Candela and John Nuzzi welcome Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina of The Skivvies - the NYC musical duet that performs 'stripped down arrangements of eclectic covers and eccentric originals'. And, oh yea...they perform in their underwear Nick and Lauren discuss how they turned a simple idea into a YouTube sensation, and how acting backgrounds help fuel their thrilling stage performances. Plus, The Skivvies perform a couple of their hits, and Tam Hansson returns in an attempt to fill Matt's shoes as John's guest host. Have we seen the last of Matt...
- 6/9/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
A Slamdance Film Fest invitee and with a future Stanley Film Festival (3rd edition looks stellar) playdate locked up, Dan Berk and Robert Olsen’s well-received directorial debut has managed to find major support from the Oscilloscope folks. Starring Helen Rogers, Alexanadra Turshen, Lauren Molina and legendary Larry Fessenden, Body could possibly become a stocking stuffer for horror enthusiasts as it will receive a theatrical release later this year.
Gist: An idyllic Christmas holiday turns deadly when best friends Holly, Cali, and Mel break into a local mansion they believe to be unoccupied. But they quickly realize they’re not alone in the house, and in a moment of panic become embroiled in a grisly murder. The three girls self-destruct as they try to figure out what to do with the dead body in the living room.
Worth Noting: The directing pair have wore the producer’s hat on Chadd Harbold’s Revenge for Jolly!
Gist: An idyllic Christmas holiday turns deadly when best friends Holly, Cali, and Mel break into a local mansion they believe to be unoccupied. But they quickly realize they’re not alone in the house, and in a moment of panic become embroiled in a grisly murder. The three girls self-destruct as they try to figure out what to do with the dead body in the living room.
Worth Noting: The directing pair have wore the producer’s hat on Chadd Harbold’s Revenge for Jolly!
- 4/22/2015
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
Three young ladies enter a supposedly secluded mansion to celebrate Christmas Eve in style, but their carefree cheer gives way to holiday horror when they realize they're not alone in Dan Berk and Robert Olsen’s Body, which has just been acquired for North American distribution by Oscilloscope Laboratories:
Press Release -- "(New York, NY) April 22, 2015 — Oscilloscope Laboratories announced today that it has acquired North American rights to Dan Berk and Robert Olsen’s Body, the critically acclaimed thriller, which first premiered at The Slamdance Film Festival and most recently played in competition at the Florida Film Festival. It will next be seen in early May at the esteemed genre showcase The Stanley Film Festival. Oscilloscope plans a theatrical and digital release later this year.
A darkly funny and twisted journey taking place entirely on one unforgettable Christmas Eve, Body revolves around a trio of college co-eds whose dalliance...
Press Release -- "(New York, NY) April 22, 2015 — Oscilloscope Laboratories announced today that it has acquired North American rights to Dan Berk and Robert Olsen’s Body, the critically acclaimed thriller, which first premiered at The Slamdance Film Festival and most recently played in competition at the Florida Film Festival. It will next be seen in early May at the esteemed genre showcase The Stanley Film Festival. Oscilloscope plans a theatrical and digital release later this year.
A darkly funny and twisted journey taking place entirely on one unforgettable Christmas Eve, Body revolves around a trio of college co-eds whose dalliance...
- 4/22/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Jacob Langfelder presents The Skivvies... Bite Me The undie-rock comedy-pop duo of Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley The Skivvies, will continue their 42West monthly residency this spring with an all-star line up of guest artists from the worlds of Broadway, Television and Film. The concert takes place Monday, April 13, 2015 at 42West, which is located at 514 West 42nd Street. www.42WestNY.comevents.
- 4/6/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
We’re going back to the Overlook Hotel! Okay fine, it’s technically one of the three “Overlook Hotels” related to Stephen King’s classic novel, The Shining, but for our money it’s the coolest due largely to the Stanley Film Fest. This year’s fest will be its third incarnation after debuting in 2013. We attended and loved that inaugural weekend, and while we missed last year’s festivities their latest announcement has us excited to return to Estes, Co later this month. The lineup includes twenty feature films consisting of festival favorites (The Final Girls, The Treatment, The Invitation, Deathgasm and We Are Still Here to name a few) and three world premieres (Sun Choke, Some Kind of Hate and the highly intriguing-sounding Director’s Commentary: The Terror of Frankenstein). They’re also screening five older films including the likes of David Cronenberg’s Shivers, Roman Polanski’s Repulsion and the eternally awesome Re-Animator which...
- 4/2/2015
- by Rob Hunter
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Earlier this week, we gave you details on first wave of special experiences and events taking place at the 2015 Stanley Film Festival. We now have details on their impressive slate of features, short films, and additional special events, including screenings of The Final Girls, Deathgasm, Stung, The Invitation, and We Are Still Here.
We're teaming up with the festival for live coverage and special opportunities for Daily Dead readers, so be sure to check back all month for contests, features, and more.
"April 2, 2014 (Denver, Co) - The Stanley Film Festival (Sff) produced by the Denver Film Society (Dfs) and presented by Chiller, announced today its Closing Night film, Festival lineup and the 2015 Master of Horror. The Festival will close out with The Final Girls. The film, directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson, is the story of a young woman grieving the loss of her mother, a famous scream queen from the 1980s,...
We're teaming up with the festival for live coverage and special opportunities for Daily Dead readers, so be sure to check back all month for contests, features, and more.
"April 2, 2014 (Denver, Co) - The Stanley Film Festival (Sff) produced by the Denver Film Society (Dfs) and presented by Chiller, announced today its Closing Night film, Festival lineup and the 2015 Master of Horror. The Festival will close out with The Final Girls. The film, directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson, is the story of a young woman grieving the loss of her mother, a famous scream queen from the 1980s,...
- 4/2/2015
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The Skivvies the undie-rock comedy-pop duo of Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley just kicked off their monthly residency at 42West with Splashdance- featuring an all-star line up of guest artists from the worlds of Broadway, Television and Film. The first concert took place last night, with guest stars James Carpinello Rock of Ages, Phillipa Soo Hamilton, Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Adam Kantor Rent, Next to Normal Jessica Vosk The Bridges of Madison County, Nikka Graff Lanzarone Chicago, Natalie Tenenbaum, Ephraim Sykes Motown, Newsies, Memphis, Zak Resnick Piece of my Heart, Mamma Mia, Robyn Anderson, and many more.Check out highlights from the concert below...
- 3/17/2015
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
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