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Did you pray for another Broadwaysted episode this week Did I just 'state' the obvious Well, your prayers are answered we're pouring 'Another Round' with Church amp State's star Rob Nagle and Playwright Jason Odell Williams We're drinking cider and chatting about the hilarious new play Church amp State playing now at New World Stages and their road from the West Coast to Off-Broadway. We reflect on the career of M. Night Shyamalan, talk about why we love real Southern women, and Game Master Kimberly introduces a new game, 'Lights of Broadway Show Cards Debate.' We also discover that Jason has a killer British accent and yes, we even get a little real when discussing the core issues of Church amp State. We had a blast having 'Another Round' with Jason and Rob, so y'all should grab tickets to see Church amp State at New World Stages...

Lead producer Charlotte Cohn will present a staged reading of Jason Odell Williams' new play, Church amp State, for one night only on Monday, April 4th at 7pm at The Cell Theatre 338 W 23rd Street. Proceeds from the reading will benefit Sandy Hook Promise. Ian Kahn George Washington on AMC's Turn, Hard Love, Enron will lead the cast, which also includes Beth Hylton, Judy Jerome, and Andy Talen. Gregg Wiggans directs TV's Smash. For reservations, email churchandstatetheplaygmail.com.

The hit romantic comedy Handle With Care, a Critics' Pick from the New York Times, which calls it 'A Hilarious and Heartwarming Romantic Comedy' that 'exudes gobs of comic energy and insight', will conclude its run at the Westside Theatre March 9, 2014, two weeks after its originally announced end date. The play, by Emmy Award nominee Jason Odell Williams is directed by Karen Carpenter 'Love, Loss and What I Wore', will have played 112 performances including 15 previews.

Mmmmmm, warm brisket of beef, sweet peppers and sauteed onions piled on a fresh Kaiser roll with the Carnegie Deli's famous hot cherry peppers on the side to 'heat up' the occasion. Sounds like the newest taste sensation at the acclaimed eatery - The Handle With Care by Carol Lawrence. The Carnegie Deli is probably the most famous 'Jewish Deli' in New York City with the most unbelievably tasty sandwiches anywhere Handle With Care, by Jason Odell Williams, directed by Karen Carpenter, is the NY Times Critics Pick - a Hilarious And Heartwarming Romantic Comedy, now in an open-ended run at the Westside Theatre featuring Carol Lawrence, Charlotte Cohn, Sheffield Chastain and Jonathan Sale Carol Lawrence the original Maria in West Side Story is an Italian girl from the Chicago suburb of Melrose Park, who plays the most adorable 'Jewish' bubbie in this delightful hit show. Her new sandwich sensation...

In response to the terrific word-of-mouth, and demand created by the critical acclaim from The NY Times A Hilarious And Heartwarming Romantic Comedy Jason Odell Williams Has Created Something Special and other reviews, the producers of the hit Off-Broadway production, Handle With Care have opened up a new block of tickets. Tickets for this open-ended production are now available through March 30, 2014.

Making its Off-Broadway debut, Jason Odell Williams' new romantic comedy, Handle With Care, opened last night, December 15th - at The Westside Theatre Downstairs 407 W. 43rd Street - for an open-run engagement. The show began performances December 3, 2013. Featuring Tony Award Nominee and Broadway Legend Carol Lawrence heading an ensemble cast of four including Charlotte Cohn, Sheffield Chastain, and Jonathan Sale, Handle With Care is directed byKaren Carpenter. Check out photos from opening night below...

Making its Off-Broadway debut, Jason Odell Williams' new romantic comedy, Handle With Care, opens today, Sunday, December 15th - at The Westside Theatre Downstairs 407 W. 43rd Street - for an open-run engagement. The show began performances December 3, 2013. Featuring Tony Award Nominee and Broadway Legend Carol Lawrence heading an ensemble cast of four including Charlotte Cohn, Sheffield Chastain, and Jonathan Sale, Handle With Care is directed byKaren Carpenter.

Tony Award Nominee and Broadway legend Carol Lawrence West Side Story heads the ensemble cast of four in the new romantic comedy Handle With Care, by Emmy Award Nominee Jason Odell Williams, directed by Karen CarpenterLove, Loss and What I Wore. Handle With Care comes to New York after successful regional productions across the country. The show will begin previews December 3rd, and opens December 15th.

Universal Pictures and producer Scott Stuber has optioned the film rights to Josh Eells' New York Times Magazine article "Sleepaway Camp For Postmodern Cowboys".

The article covers a competition staged at King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center in Jordan that pits elite international forces against each other in contests to establish supremacy.

America, China, and numerous other countries participated in the session which ultimately turns into one giant bit of bonding.

Meanwhile, Elm Tree Entertainment and Walk the Walk Entertainment have jointly optioned the film rights to the upcoming young adult novel series "Personal Statement" by Jason Odell Williams.

The story follows high school overachiever Emily as she heads to a town rocked by a natural disaster to score the volunteering credit she needs for Ivy League college admissions.

Timothy Schmidt and Steve Hutensky will produce what could potentially be an onscreen trilogy.

Source: Deadline...