Today we’re launching a new series: Dream Casting, or Why Producers and Casting Directors Should Listen to Us and Mount These Sure-to-be Successful Productions of Beloved Musicals or Books with Stars from the Stage and Screen. Today’s dream production: Meredith Willson‘s The Music Man, which has held a sacred spot in the heart of American musical theater since its Broadway debut in 1957. Since then, it’s had a much-loved Hollywood adaptation in 1962 (starring Robert Preston and Shirley Jones), a 2003 televised production (starring a miscast Matthew Broderick and a perfect Kristin Chenoweth), and a 2000
If you haven’t heard of the magic that is Netflix’s newest television sensation, Stranger Things, then you may have been living under a rock. Created by the Duffer brothers (Matt and Ross), it is part science fiction, part horror, and part friendship adventure story. Stranger Things is the type of show that grabs you from the start with its remixed 80s music, the throwback ambiance, and the biting-nails-moments. In short, in a small Indiana town in 1983, 12-year-old Will Byers goes missing so his friends decide to secretly search for him while Chief
Privacy is, seemingly, not truly possible in today’s digital world in James Graham and Josie Rourke’s new play from London, aptly called, Privacy. Privacy is about a young male writer (played by Daniel Radcliffe) who has recently come out of a relationship. It makes him question how he relates to people and how the internet makes us relate (or not). Without giving any spoilers, we delve into the world of “Big Brother is watching” and learn some creepy facts about technology, what governments do, and what hackers can do. If you see
What do you think of when you hear the name Bret Easton Ellis? Probably the cult classics: American Psycho and The Rules of Attraction. But, the best-selling author will soon make his directorial debut with the new original thriller series, The Deleted. And, we can’t wait. But, leave it to Fullscreen Media to add to the excitement by announcing the star-studded cast. Earlier this year, it was announced via social media that Vine superstar Nash Grier would lead the series. And this week, Fullscreen Media announced additional casting news. Joining