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Daily Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Tom Hanks returning to the stage in new Off-Broadway production
Bang Showbiz | Los Angeles Tom Hanks is to star in an off-Broadway play he has co-written. The Oscar-winning star will be making a return to the stage for the first time since his 2013 Broadway debut in 'Lucky Guy' - for which he was nominated for a Tony Award - when he appears in 'This World of Tomorrow' at the 550-seat theatre The Shed in New York City. The production will premiere on 30 October and run for eight weeks until 21 December, and is described as a blend of romance and history with a dash of science fiction. The story follows a lonely scientist from the future who travels back in time to find love at the 1939 World's Fair in Queens and will feature a cast of 10 to 12 actors, with some taking on multiple roles. The 'Forrest Gump' actor said in a statement: 'To explore the themes of love and yearning, and the struggles of Today as we carry with us the eternal memories of the Past, in such a place as The Shed, strikes me as a one-of-a-kind experience not unlike the World's Fair of 1939.'
UPI
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Famous birthdays for May 22: Bernie Taupin, Johnny Gill
Entertainment News // 13 hours ago Tom Hanks co-wrote, will star in 'This World of Tomorrow' May 21 (UPI) -- "Castaway" and "Forrest Gump" actor Tom Hanks will take the stage at The Shed in Manhattan in "This World of Tomorrow" beginning Oct. 30.
Perth Now
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Tom Hanks returning to the stage in new Off-Broadway production
Tom Hanks is to star in an off-Broadway play he has co-written. The Oscar-winning star will be making a return to the stage for the first time since his 2013 Broadway debut in 'Lucky Guy' - for which he was nominated for a Tony Award - when he appears in 'This World of Tomorrow' at the 550-seat theatre The Shed in New York City. The production will premiere on 30 October and run for eight weeks until 21 December, and is described as a blend of romance and history with a dash of science fiction. The story follows a lonely scientist from the future who travels back in time to find love at the 1939 World's Fair in Queens and will feature a cast of 10 to 12 actors, with some taking on multiple roles. The 'Forrest Gump' actor said in a statement: "To explore the themes of love and yearning, and the struggles of Today as we carry with us the eternal memories of the Past, in such a place as The Shed, strikes me as a one-of-a-kind experience not unlike the World's Fair of 1939." Tom has been working with The Shed to develop the play over the last year and he co-wrote 'This World of Tomorrow' with James Glossman, his collaborator on 2022's stage piece 'Safe Home', which was also based on stories from the 'Elvis' star's 2017 book 'Uncommon Type'. Kenny Leon will direct the production and is "excited" to work with the writers. He said in his own statement: "I'm excited to collaborate with the remarkable Tom Hanks on his and James Glossman's new play at The Shed this fall. "It will be a joy to experience Tom leading the cast on stage in this time-traveling adventure of the limitless power of love and the distance one is willing to go for it. "This story explores a fascinating tale of the echoes of past generations, the often-surprising collisions between them, and what is carried forward with an authentic humour I can't wait to bring to life in the Griffin Theater." Tickets for 'This World of Tomorrow' go on sale 24 July, with a Shed member presale from 15 July.
The Guardian
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Tom Hanks to co-write and star in off-Broadway play
Tom Hanks is set to co-write and appear in an off-Broadway play. The Oscar winner will bring The World of Tomorrow to the Shed's Griffin Theatre in New York in October through December. Based on his short stories, Hanks will play a scientist from the future in search of true love who keeps returning to the same day in 1939 at the World's Fair in Queens. 'To explore the themes of love and yearning, and the struggles of today as we carry with us the eternal memories of the past, in such a place as the Shed, strikes me as a one-of-a-kind experience not unlike the World's Fair of 1939,' Hanks said in a statement. Hanks will co-write with James Glossman. The play will be directed by the Tony award winner Kenny Leon who recently took on Othello for Broadway with Denzel Washington starring. 'It will be a joy to experience Tom leading the cast on stage in this time-traveling adventure of the limitless power of love and the distance one is willing to go for it,' Leon said. 'This story explores a fascinating tale of the echoes of past generations, the often-surprising collisions between them, and what is carried forward with an authentic humor I can't wait to bring to life in the Griffin Theatre.' Hanks has previously been nominated for a Tony for his role in 2013's Lucky Guy, a newsroom drama written by Nora Ephron. The actor, who won two Oscars for his performances in Philadelphia and Forrest Gump, was last seen on screen in Robert Zemeckis's Here. He will also appear in Wes Anderson's new film The Phoenician Scheme and will reprise the role of Woody in Toy Story 5.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pros and cons of Los Angeles Sparks taking South Carolina's Sania Feagin in 2025 WNBA Draft
South Carolina women's basketball forward Sania Feagin was selected by the Los Angeles Sparks with the 21st overall pick in the second round of the 2025 WNBA Draft on April 14. Feagin was there live in the audience at The Shed at Hudson Yards in Manhattan, New York, sitting at a table with her mother, Sherri, her younger brother and her aunt and uncle. Advertisement Coach Dawn Staley and the South Carolina coaching staff were there as well to support Feagin. Feagin was the third South Carolina player to be taken in the draft, joining Te-Hina Paopao (No. 18, Atlanta Dream) and Bree Hall (No. 20, Indiana Fever). Feagin started every game this season for the Gamecocks, who lost to UConn in the national championship game on April 6. She averaged 8.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game and shot a team-high 60% from the field this season. The positives for South Carolina's Sania Feagin Feagin is a proven winner. She spent four years under Staley, one of the most accomplished coaches, and she came out of the program as one of the most successful players. Advertisement She made four Final Fours, is a four-time SEC regular-season champion, a two-time national champion and finished with a 144-7 overall record. That experience will be a huge asset when she joins her new teammates and in a new program. Her crisp short jumper separates her as a versatile shooter and she can hit 3-pointers, which expands her usage as a forward. Feagin runs the floor well and has good court vision, joining quick guards in a pick-and-roll game, and sees taller players for dump-off passes. She can play on-ball defense and keep up with faster guards. She averaged 1.5 blocks per game this season. She grew into a leader and more confident player, so if that carries into the next level, she will flourish at the right time. She's coachable, and Staley praised her work ethic and passion all season. The concerns for South Carolina's Sania Feagin Feagin is a bit undersized at 6-foot-3, and her rebounding sometimes suffers against taller players. Advertisement Coaches and scouts might look at her scoring average of 8.1 points a game this season and wonder if she can produce at a higher clip. As a rookie, she likely will have fewer minutes on the court than what she had as a senior at South Carolina. Final thoughts Staley said that Feagin has always been one of her most talented post players, with skill, drive and heart, which translate to dominance on the court. She has the offensive talent and defensive effort to compete in the WNBA, and if she can build on the success she had at South Carolina, she could have a long professional career. Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at lkesin@ and follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @Lulukesin This article originally appeared on Greenville News: LA Sparks pick South Carolina's Sania Feagin in 2025 WNBA Draft
