News and Features
Starz's freshman drama "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" has halted series production due to star Andy Whitfield being dia... More »
Two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro may soon take on the role of iconic U.S. football coach Vince Lombardi in a fi... More »
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Public Theater's Going Public Campaign was cause for celebration Tuesday morning... More »
Features
2010 Garland Awards for Excellence in Southland Theater
We are thrilled to announce the 2010 Garland Awards, voted on by the Los Angeles theater critics of Back Stage. More »
Bigelow's Oscars Will Change Hollywood, Slowly
"Hurt Locker" director Kathryn Bigelow wrapped her fingers around that little golden man called Oscar on Sunday and cracked one of Hollywood's glass ceilings, but truly shattering it may take more time. More »
In the Right Direction
As the ambiguous saying goes, "It takes all kinds." When it comes to directors, it seems Olivia Williams has worked with all kinds. More »
'Unexpected' Stardom
Shiri Appleby began her acting career at the tender age of 3, starring in cheery commercials for breakfast cereals and fast-food chains. More »
News
'Anna Nicole' Opera to Premiere Next February
The world premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's "Anna Nicole" will be presented by the Royal Opera next Feb. 17, starring Dutch soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek as the late Playboy playmate. More »
Hollywood East or Migrant Camp?
"Hollywood East" isn't the most imaginative nickname that Massachusetts' burgeoning film and television industry could have been tagged with, but the Bay State media have made it stick. More »
Lincoln Center Festival Sets Lineup
New York's Lincoln Center Festival announced on March 10 the lineup for its 2010 installment, scheduled to take place July 7–25. More »
Charlie Sheen Returning to Work Tuesday
Charlie Sheen is expected to return to work on CBS' "Two and a Half Men" on Tuesday, according to his publicist. More »
Bulletins
Are You a Wii Fitness Buff?
Are you an actor who has used a video game (such as Wii Fit or Dance Dance Revolution) on the Wii or other gaming sys... More »
Spotlights
Long Day's Journey…To Study Abroad
Back Stage recently spoke with eight acting students who have trained abroad. Their diverse stories provide an overvi... More »
Editorials
Life as a Character Actor
People ask, "Why do you like doing so many different characters?" I always answer, "Why wouldn't you?" That's why you... More »
Who Got the Part
Irene Park
After working for four years in New York for "corporate America," Irene Park decided to return to Los Angeles and pur... More »
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