Article | By Andrew Gans | January 6, 2025
Paul Sparks Replaces Brendan Fraser in Samuel D. Hunter's Grangeville Off-Broadway
Jack Serio will direct the Signature Theatre world premiere from The Whale playwright.
Article | By Andrew Gans | September 11, 2024
Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith Will Star in Samuel D. Hunter's Grangeville Off-Broadway
Jack Serio will direct the Signature Theatre world premiere from The Whale playwright.
Article | By Talaura Harms | February 6, 2024
See Jesse Williams Discover a Swedish Musician in His Ancestry in Finding Your Roots
The 10th Anniversary Season of the documentary series is currently running on PBS.
Article | By Meg Masseron | March 13, 2023
The actor won for The Whale, which is based on the hit play by Samuel D. Hunter.
Article | By Andrew Gans, Vi Dang | March 7, 2023
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Tony and Oscar Winners?
Celebrate the upcoming Academy Awards with this Playbill quiz.
Article | By Margaret Hall | February 27, 2023
Brendan Fraser, Sally Field, Jessica Chastain, More Honored at SAG Awards
The 29th Annual film and TV honors were held February 26 in Los Angeles.
Article | By Margaret Hall | January 24, 2023
Stephanie Hsu, Angela Bassett, Austin Butler, More Net Oscar Nominations
Theatrical talent continues to loom large over the 2023 Awards season.
Article | By Margaret Hall | January 19, 2023
Matilda, Viola Davis, Martin McDonagh, and More; Broadway Looms Large in 2023 BAFTA Nominations
The competition, which is the British equivalent of the Academy Awards, honored a bevy of Broadway talent.
Article | By Talaura Harms | January 18, 2023
How Samuel D. Hunter’s Own Battle With Self-Loathing Inspired The Whale
He addresses the critics of his play-turned-film and explains why it's not a cynical work.
Article | By Margaret Hall | January 17, 2023
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Brendan Fraser, Daniel Radcliffe, More Win Critics Choice Awards
The 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards winners were filled with theatre luminaries.
Article | By Margaret Hall | January 12, 2023
See Who's Starring in Samuel D. Hunter's A Bright New Boise Off-Broadway
The dark comedy is part of Hunter's Premiere Residency at Signature Theatre.
Article | By Margaret Hall | January 11, 2023
Stephanie Hsu, Viola Davis, Austin Butler, More Score 2023 SAG Award Nominations
Ashley Park and Haley Lu Richardson announced the nominations for the 29th Annual SAG Awards January 11 via Instagram Live.
Article | By Margaret Hall | December 22, 2022
Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About The Whale Film, Starring Brendan Fraser?
The psychological drama is based on Samuel D. Hunter's 2012 Off-Broadway play of the same name.
Article | By Leah Putnam | December 15, 2022
Darren Aronofsky Wants to Bring a Black Swan Musical to Broadway
The Whale director is working on plans to turn the Oscar-nominated film into a stage work.
Article | By Talaura Harms | December 12, 2022
Jeremy Pope, Hugh Jackman, Jessica Chastain, More Nominated for Golden Globes
The awards ceremony will be televised on NBC January 10, 2023.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | November 8, 2022
Watch the Trailer for The Whale, Adapted From Samuel D. Hunter's Play
Broadway alums Brendan Fraser and Sadie Sink co-star in the story about a 600-pound man reconnecting with his teenage daughter.
Article | By Playbill Staff | December 3, 2021
Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: December 3
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Article | By Dan Meyer | January 11, 2021
Samuel D. Hunter Writing Movie Adaptation of The Whale
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | March 10, 2018
7 Times Scenes From Broadway Movie Musicals Found Their Way Into Other Movies
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