Jonathan Banks News

There would be far fewer complaints about having too many revivals on Broadway if they were all done the way the Mint Theater Company does them.  Under artistic director Jonathan Banks, each piece mounted in their intimate space has an interesting story behind it, usually that of a forgotten playwright or a rarely-produced piece by someone few associate with writing plays.  Their productions define the most positive aspects of museum-quality theatre, with visuals and interpretations that take you back to the time when the play was contemporary, rather than dressing the play in a manner that forces it to relate to contemporary times.

AMC announced today that 'Breaking Bad,' the Emmy(R) Award-winning and critically lauded drama series from acclaimed writer/producer/director Vince Gilligan has been renewed for a 16 episode order that will conclude the series. Production on all episodes of the final order will commence in early 2012.

On Sunday, July 17th, during the premiere of season four of 'Breaking Bad,' AMC is sneaking a first-look video from the upcoming season of 'The Walking Dead.'

On Sunday, July 17th, during the premiere of season four of 'Breaking Bad,' AMC is sneaking a first-look video from the upcoming season of 'The Walking Dead.'

Viewers can relive the darkest and most dangerous season yet when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment brings Breaking Bad: The Complete Third Season to Blu-ray™ and DVD on June 7th -- just prior to the start of the show's fourth season.

AMC announced today, from the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, CA, that the cast and crew of AMC's Emmy(R) Award-winning and highly acclaimed original drama series 'Breaking Bad' returns to Albuquerque, NM on Thursday, January 13 to begin production on season four. From acclaimed writer/producer/director Vince Gilligan, the series follows the story of a desperate man who turns to a life of crime to secure his family's financial security. Season four consists of 13, one-hour episodes and is set to debut on AMC in summer 2011.

Today the Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced its nominees for outstanding achievement in television, radio, news, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2010 season. AMC's award-winning original series 'Mad Men,' 'Breaking Bad,' and 'The Walking Dead' were all honored:

AMC announced today the renewal of its Emmy(R) Award-winning and critically acclaimed drama series 'Breaking Bad' for a fourth season, continuing the network's momentum in delivering the best original storytelling on television. From acclaimed writer/producer/director Vince Gilligan ('The X-Files'), the series follows the story of a desperate man who turns to a life of crime to secure his family's financial security. 'Breaking Bad's' first two seasons awarded Bryan Cranston the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, which marked the only time an actor from basic cable has ever been recognized with back-to-back Emmy Awards.

AMC premieres the final Season Three episode of its Emmy(R) Award-winning drama, 'Breaking Bad' with limited commercial breaks. The season finale, 'Full Measure,' is written and directed by series creator Vince Gilligan, marking his first time behind the camera since the series' award-winning pilot episode.

AMC premieres the final Season Three episode of its Emmy(R) Award-winning drama, 'Breaking Bad' with limited commercial breaks. The season finale, 'Full Measure,' is written and directed by series creator Vince Gilligan, marking his first time behind the camera since the series' award-winning pilot episode.

On May 17, 2010 Versatile Broadway performer John Bolton, Tony award-winning actor Jim Dale, renown musical conductor Aaron Gandy and Tony Walton, Jennifer Evans, Kevin Cahoon, Jessica Grove, Noah Racey and Annika Boras partook in The Theatre Museum's 2010 Awards Ceremony. The Awards Gala, which took place at the New York Players Club, was directed by Tony Walton. Aaron Gandy served as Musical Director.

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Friday, March 6, 2009.

The Mint Theatre revives Rachel Crothers' 1937 comedy/drama spoofing religious fads