White House Criticizes ‘Theater Kid’ Senator Jon Ossoff
Several officials from the White House expressed strong criticism toward President Donald Trump on Monday, following remarks made by Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), who has recently withdrawn his chief of staff. During an Atlanta event on Sunday, Ossoff, a one-term senator in a competitive race for re-election, accused Trump of being more interested in renovating […]
Alamo Drafthouse plans to revive the famous Hollywood dome theater
Sony is on the verge of resurrecting one of Hollywood’s cherished cinematic venues. The entertainment powerhouse, which acquired Alamo Drafthouse in 2024, is allegedly in discussions to reopen the long-shuttered Cinerama Dome along with the nearby ArcLight Hollywood. Reports suggest this news comes from Deadline. The iconic site has remained closed since the pandemic struck […]
A luxury movie theater in Southern California unexpectedly shuts down after 35 years.
It’s the end of an era for one of Southern California’s upscale movie theaters, as the iPic Theater in Pasadena has announced its closure after 35 years of operation. The theater chain, known for its luxurious offerings, made this decision as part of its bankruptcy restructuring, despite earlier assurances that it would keep serving popcorn. […]
Tennessee theater employee Mary Ellen Eron, 85, gets $146K from strangers for retirement after video goes viral
An 85-year-old movie theater worker in Tennessee was taken by surprise when a group of kind-hearted individuals joined together to gift him $146,000 to enhance his retirement experience. Mary Ellen Elon was spotted maneuvering heavy trash bags and a cleaning cart while working her shift at a cinema in Maryville, Tennessee. A video capturing this […]
Electrical fire will cause the Broadway theater hosting ‘The Book of Mormon’ to remain closed until May 17.
The Book of Mormon Temporarily Closed for Repairs Broadway’s famous musical, “The Book of Mormon,” is shutting down until May 17th for necessary repairs after a fire incident. The show had to be put on hold following the event. All performances are canceled until Sunday, May 17th. Those who have purchased tickets for the affected […]
Theater Teacher in NYC Given Sentence for Large Collection of Child Abuse Material
New York City Drama Teacher Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse Material A drama teacher from New York City has been sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison after being arrested for possessing over 1,000 images and videos related to child sexual abuse. Some of the victims were as young as 6 years old. […]
New York City theater instructor receives 12.5-year prison sentence for child pornography.
New York City Teacher Sentenced for Child Exploitation A drama teacher from New York City has been sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison after authorities discovered over 1,000 disturbing images and videos depicting child sexual abuse of kids as young as six. Anthony Michael Souza, 38, had a chilling collection that included […]
Quixote reducing its theater business activities in LA
Major Downsizing in Hollywood Studio Services A significant player in Hollywood’s infrastructure scene is undergoing a substantial downsizing, resulting in job cuts and the closure of essential parts of its studio services. This development highlights ongoing strains within the economy, particularly in Los Angeles and California. Hudson Pacific Properties is shuttering most of its Quixote […]
Local DIY theater closed by Hollywood’s cease-and-desist following ‘Wild Robot’ showing
Backyard Movie Theater in Boston Shut Down by Hollywood Studio A DIY movie theater in Boston faced closure due to unauthorized film screenings, with the situation escalating following a screening of the animated movie “Wild Robot.” This prompted the owner, Matt Schumann, to receive a cease-and-desist letter from Swank Motion Pictures, which handles licensing for […]
Broadway star complains about not being acknowledged on a flight with theater kids
Laura Benanti’s Humbling Plane Experience Laura Benanti, a Tony Award-winning Broadway performer, shared a surprising encounter on a flight recently, where a group of theater kids failed to recognize her. In a video posted on X, she mentioned that roughly 83 percent of the passengers on her flight were teenagers involved in theater, yet not […]