CWP 2026 Benefit
Broadcast news
MONDAY, April 13, 2026
7:00 PM
The Sanctuary at
St. Paul & St. Andrew
Doors open @ 6:30 PM
A staged reading benefit of the screenplay of Broadcast News, by James L. Brooks, directed by Tony-nominated director Sheryl Kaller and starring Josh Charles, Matt Dillon, & Marisa Tomei and featuring Danny Bernardy, Charles Everett, Ilana Levine, Michael Mastro, Marc Shaiman, Jonathan Marc Sherman, Jason Tam, Deanna Tarraza, Christine Taylor, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams and more renowned artists! The reading will be followed by an audience talkback with the cast led by 12-time Emmy Award winning host of “On Stage”on NY1, Frank DiLella.
Ambitious news producer Jane finds herself in the midst of a love triangle between fellow reporter and best friend Aaron, and charming new anchor Tom. Jane finds herself struggling to stay true to herself, and to the hard truths she reports.
There are no economic barriers to attendance at CWP. Pay what you can tickets are available for students and community members with financial need.